Following the tragic stampede in Bengaluru after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory, the BCCI is establishing standard guidelines for post-match celebrations. A three-member committee, led by Devajit Saikia, has been formed to create comprehensive guidelines within 15 days. These guidelines will address crowd control, stadium capacity, emergency protocols, and coordination with local authorities to prevent future incidents.
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Tensions soar as Israel targets Iranian missile sites after Tehran's retaliatory strikes. Two Iranian generals are dead. Israel hit targets near Tehran. Rockets struck residential areas in Israel, causing casualties. The conflict escalates with strikes deep inside Iran. Iran retaliated with missile barrages at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. International calls for calm are growing louder.
Chicago joined a nationwide wave of protests against Trump administration's immigration raids, as over 1,000 demonstrators rallied in the Loop. Protesters marched through downtown, disrupting traffic and demanding an end to deportations. Similar demonstrations are occurring in cities like New York and San Francisco, reflecting growing national anger over immigration enforcement and military involvement.
Caitlin Clark's courtside appearance with Reggie Miller ignited excitement, mirroring the buzz around Paige Bueckers' stellar WNBA performance. Bueckers, returning from injury, scored 35 points, drawing comparisons to Clark and fueling talk of a new rivalry. Their journey from NCAA fame to the WNBA highlights their continued impact, solidifying their status as the league's most exciting duo.
President Trump vowed to replicate aggressive immigration enforcement nationwide, sparking protests and legal challenges, particularly in Los Angeles. He criticized California's leadership, promising to 'liberate' LA, while tensions escalated following ICE raids and troop deployments. Security tightened at schools, and reactions in Congress were divided, with Trump signaling a firm stance against unrest.
A CRPF assistant sub-inspector, Satyaban Kumar Singh, lost his life in an IED explosion in Odisha's Sundargarh district during an area domination exercise near the Jharkhand border. The incident occurred in Saranda forest around 6 am, with suspicion falling on Maoists for planting the device. The operation was initiated following intelligence regarding Maoist activity in the region.
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A Canadian journalist has voiced serious concerns about the growing presence of Khalistani extremists in Canada. This alarming situation unfolds just before the G7 Summit, where Prime Minister Modi has been invited, despite ongoing tensions between India and Canada over the issue of extremism.