In Baglan taluka, a farmer protested falling onion prices by presenting a garland of onions to Maharashtra fisheries minister Nitesh Rane. The incident occurred at a programme in Chirai village. The farmer was detained briefly by the police. A case was registered against him under section 223 of Bharti Nyaya Sanhita for disobeying an order by a public servant.
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NBA legend Isiah Thomas criticized LeBron James for practicing shirtless before a crucial game against the Houston Rockets, deeming it unprofessional and urging the NBA to fine him. Thomas argued that such behavior diminishes the league's professionalism. However, fans online largely disagreed with Thomas, with some calling him a hypocrite and defending James's pre-game routine.
The BJP is considering appointing two deputy chief ministers in Delhi to represent the city's diverse communities, with a final decision expected after PM Modi's return. A meeting on Sunday will reportedly elect the leader of the House, with several names in contention for the top post, including Parvesh Verma and Vijender Gupta.
Sam Konstas made a memorable Test debut with a brilliant 60 off 65 balls against India, boldly taking on Jasprit Bumrah. His brother Billy revealed a childhood error by their father exposed Sam to high-speed bowling early on. Australia's aggressive approach led them to 311 for six on the first day, with the Konstas family feeling both nervous and blessed.
Bangladeshi national Shariful Fakir has been remanded to judicial custody after a 10-day police custody period for allegedly attacking actor Saif Ali Khan. The Bandra court magistrate cited sufficient evidence against Fakir and deemed an extension unnecessary as the investigation is nearly complete.
A passenger train bound for Puducherry with about 500 passengers had a derailment incident at Villupuram, where one wheel of the MEMU train derailed during shunting. No passengers were injured, and affected passengers were transferred to another train. The derailment briefly affected movement toward Puducherry, but normal services resumed by 8:40am.
A 40-year-old man named Luke Walford was killed by a shark while fishing near Humpy Island, off Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Emergency services reported that the shark bit him on the neck, causing fatal injuries. This incident is part of the ongoing tally of shark incidents in Australia, with more than 250 fatalities recorded since 1791.
An LPG tanker, en route from Gujarat to Uttar Pradesh, collided with a truck on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway after attempting a U-turn. The resulting crash killed 13 people and injured over 30. A special investigation team is probing the cause, focusing on the tanker's safety mechanisms and adherence to regulations for transporting hazardous materials. The tanker driver fled the scene.
Pushpa: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, rakes in Rs 929.85 crore despite a dip in second Monday collections. The film's second weekend saw a surge, crossing Rs 725.8 crore in its first week. The controversy surrounding Allu Arjun's arrest after a fan's death allegedly boosted collections. Trade analysts predict the film may soon hit Rs 1,000 crore mark at the domestic box office.
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 64,156 crore from Indian equity markets this month due to multiple factors including the depreciation of the rupee, rising US bond yields, and the expectation of a weak earnings season. High valuations of Indian equities and global uncertainties have made investors cautious.