The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on Tahir Hussain's plea for interim bail to campaign in assembly elections. Justice Pankaj Mithal dismissed it, while Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah supported it. The matter now goes to Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna. Hussain, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots, has been in custody since March 2020.
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China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, near the Indian border. Estimated to cost $137 billion, this project raises concerns in India and Bangladesh about water flow control, regional stability, and potential flooding risks. Advanced geological explorations ensure safety amid seismic activity.
Distilleries in Tamil Nadu allegedly siphoned off Rs 1,000 crore in collaboration with bottle-making companies through inflated expenses and bogus purchases, as revealed by ED. The funds were paid to Tasmac officials as kickbacks to secure more supply orders and manipulate tenders, leading to high profits.
Abhishek and Abhinandan Lodha have settled their dispute. The dispute was regarding the use of 'Lodha' and 'Lodha Group' brand names. Macrotech Developers will own the 'Lodha' brand. Abhinandan will retain the 'House of Abhinandan Lodha' brand. Both groups will operate independently. The Bombay High Court had appointed a mediator. The mediator helped in resolving the matter.
England's cricket team experienced a disappointing exit from the Champions Trophy after a seven-wicket loss to South Africa. Captain Jos Buttler acknowledged their poor batting performance. England ended with a score of 179 all out. Buttler announced this was his last match as white-ball captain. He reflected positively on winning the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Indian overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda's remarks on China being questioned as a threat drew sharp criticism from the BJP, with accusations of undermining India's sovereignty. BJP leaders demanded Congress clarify its stance, while Congress distanced itself, reaffirming China as an enemy and highlighting Rahul Gandhi's consistent position on China's occupation of Indian territory.
A shocking CCTV footage exposed Ravina and her lover Suresh transporting her husband Praveen's body on a bike after allegedly strangling him. Ravina, a YouTuber, confessed to the murder, which occurred after Praveen discovered her affair. The couple dumped the body in a drain on Dinod Road to avoid suspicion, but investigators uncovered the crime through CCTV footage analysis.
Amid the ongoing investigation into Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case, the accused’s advocate questions claims of his Bangladeshi origin, asserting lack of evidence. Shehzad, living in Mumbai for over seven years, is in police custody. The actor was attacked at his Bandra home and is hospitalized in stable condition. Further details are awaited.
India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in a thrilling final in Dubai. Anand Mahindra praised the team's resilience and fighter spirit in a heartfelt social media post, highlighting their determination and grit.
Two youths from Haryana and Punjab have been kidnapped in Guatemala, prompting their families to seek urgent help from the Indian government. Yuvraj Singh, one of the victims, was traveling to the US through an agent but was held hostage, with kidnappers demanding a $20,000 ransom. A distressing video shows the youths being tortured. Authorities have escalated the matter, and an investigation is underway to take action against those responsible.
Irfan Pathan criticizes Virat Kohli's poor run with the bat since 2020 and questions why he hasn't played domestic cricket in the last 12 years. While acknowledging Kohli's past achievements, Pathan stressed the need for improving technical flaws and questioned the star culture in Indian cricket. Kohli scored just 190 runs in 9 innings during the five-Test series in Australia.