Two men, including journalist Kamran Alvi, were arrested in New Delhi for making offensive statements about Hindu deities and the Maha Kumbh. Alvi's video drew police attention, leading to his arrest. Abhishek Kumar also faced arrest for objectionable social media comments. Both arrests were for actions intended to insult religious beliefs, with cases registered under relevant legal provisions.
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12-year-old Sushila Meena, praised by Sachin Tendulkar, clean bowled former Olympic medallist shooter Rajyavardhan Rathore. Her impressive bowling skills have earned her recognition despite limited training. A video of her action, resembling Zaheer Khan's style, went viral, highlighting her talent and inspiring others. Sushila's dedication showcases emerging young cricketers in India.
In Uttarakhand, former MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion and independent MLA Umesh Kumar clashed with loaded weapons, leading to a violent confrontation. A video shows Champion firing shots and storming Kumar’s office. The incident heightened tension, resulting in Champion's arrest. Their rivalry dates back to 2022 elections, involving verbal exchanges and direct confrontations.
Virat Kohli's strategic on-field guidance helped Mohammed Siraj dismiss Steve Smith on Day 4 of the fourth Test, a crucial moment for India. Kohli advised Siraj to bowl from the wide edge of the crease, leading to Smith's edge to Rishabh Pant. Siraj's double strike, including dismissing Usman Khawaja, kept India in contention.
The Ministry of External Affairs in India summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to express concerns over statements from Bangladesh authorities portraying India negatively. Recent comments by former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, now in exile, have added to the tensions, prompting a formal protest from Bangladesh.
The World Bank has lowered India's GDP growth forecast for FY 2025-26 to 6.3%, citing global economic headwinds and domestic policy uncertainties. The IMF also revised its projection downward to 6.2%. Across South Asia, growth projections have been broadly reduced, with the region expected to grow at 5.8% in 2025.
Air India Express's inaugural Surat-Bangkok flight saw high demand for onboard liquor, especially from passengers from the dry state of Gujarat. The airline had to limit some passengers to two alcoholic beverages to prevent unruly behavior, despite the popularity of Chivas Regal and Bira beer alongside meals and snacks.
A 28-year-old police constable married a 25-year-old woman, a day after she accused him of raping her a second time and threatening her. The previous rape case registered in 2023 is being heard in a court in Mainpuri. A possible agreement between the two led to the marriage.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit near Mandalay, Myanmar, causing extensive damage and reaching Bangkok. The quake, originating from the Sagaing Fault, has resulted in significant fatalities and destruction, with experts predicting aftershocks for months. Myanmar's seismic vulnerability is attributed to its complex fault lines within the Alpide Belt.
A man in Pakistan has been charged with murder for allegedly shooting an administrator of a WhatsApp group after being removed from the chat. The incident occurred in Peshawar, highlighting the dangers of easy access to firearms and weak law enforcement in the region.