Novak Djokovic's quest for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title was cut short due to an injury during his Australian Open semi-final match against Alexander Zverev on Friday. The Serbian star, who had his upper left leg heavily taped following a quarter-final injury, retired after losing a hard-fought first set 7-6 (7/5) to his opponent.
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A 26-year-old MBA graduate from Hyderabad, working part-time in Washington DC, was fatally shot in a suspected carjacking attempt. Koyyada Raviteja was attacked near a gas station while delivering food. Authorities are investigating the incident, including the possibility of a hate crime. His family seeks help to bring his body back to Telangana for the funeral.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed concern about the declining number of legislative sittings and urged presiding officers to address the issue. He also highlighted the problem of planned disruptions and called for political parties to ensure smooth functioning of legislative assemblies to uphold democratic values.
Pakistan vehemently denied involvement in the Pahalgam attack, attributing it to alleged Indian oppression in J&K and persecution of Muslims. Citing the abrogation of Article 370 and the waqf bill, Pakistan claimed India's actions fueled violence and marginalized minorities.
Leader trapped in Assam's flooded coal mine arrested; dewatering of 340ft-shaft continues with ONGC and Coal India machines. Congress protests illegal coal syndicate, accusing CM Sarma's government of failure, demanding identification and punishment of the syndicate kingpin and support for affected families.
The Los Angeles Lakers are enjoying a six-game winning streak, with strong defensive performances. Rumors indicate they are considering trading for Marcus Smart, a premier defensive guard currently with the Washington Wizards. This move aims to boost their defensive unit and solidify their championship hopes, complementing their offensive stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James.
In Kolkata, brothers Pranay and Prasun Dey, overwhelmed by financial troubles and losses in their family business, planned a suicide pact. Following a car accident that was intended to be fatal, police discovered that the brothers had killed their wives and Prasun's daughter, with Pratip, Pranay's son, surviving the ordeal.
"I had come from a broken home when I was young, and for me to not have succeeded in marriage was something which I really had to look back upon and see how did this go wrong and how did I not see... then I realised why it went wrong and what were the things, and I take responsibility for it," Arjun shared.
Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned on Monday due to disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over economic policy. Her departure came just before she was to present a fall economic update, leaving the government's fiscal strategy uncertain amidst rising inflation and a growing deficit.
President Trump announced retaliatory measures against Colombia, including tariffs and visa restrictions, after Colombia refused to accept two U.S. deportation flights. Colombian President Petro demanded protocols for dignified migrant treatment. The Trump administration has increased immigration enforcement, using military personnel for deportations.