Tollywood actor Allu Arjun, on interim bail, is summoned by Chikadpally police regarding a fatal stampede at Sandhya Theatre, which occurred despite the police denying permission to the event. The incident led to one woman's death, while her son remains hospitalized.
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India struggled at 164/5 on day two of the fourth Test against Australia at Melbourne. Jaiswal's run-out and Kohli's exit triggered a collapse. Australia, led by Cummins and Boland, dominated with a 310-run lead. Rohit Sharma's early dismissal added to India's woes. Steve Smith's 140 and Cummins' 49 pushed Australia to 474.
Indian travelers renewing their American B1/B2 visas now face longer wait times as the US reinstates its pre-Covid policy. With wait times still over 400 days in major cities, the visa renewal process has become more cumbersome, affecting travel industry growth and reflecting an increase in in-person interview requirements.
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