Delhi Chief Minister Atishi accuses Haryana's BJP government of deliberately polluting the Yamuna to disrupt Delhi’s water supply before elections. Elevated ammonia levels are cited, which Delhi Jal Board claims supports this allegation. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini refutes the accusations, attributing the crisis to Delhi's mismanagement. The Election Commission seeks a report on the matter.
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Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has temporarily paused demolitions linked to riot accused following a Bombay High Court stay, continuing investigations into property irregularities. Authorities focus on verifying legal ownership and unauthorized constructions. Despite the stay, NMC continues cross-checking records to avoid legal missteps, with future actions pending the court's final verdict.
Six Indian cricketers have played 300 or more ODIs with Virat Kohli joining that club on Sunday, when he faces New Zealand in the Champions Trophy. Sachin Tendulkar leads the list with 463 matches. All players have had significant impacts on India's success in ODI cricket, showcasing remarkable performances throughout their careers.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has strongly criticized the BJP, labeling them as historical and current adversaries of B.R. Ambedkar. This retort followed PM Modi's accusation that Congress spreads "votebank ka virus" by opposing the Waqf Amendment Act.
Pakistan Cricket Board clarifies that Jason Gillespie has received all payments. This follows media reports of alleged unpaid dues. Gillespie reportedly claimed the PCB owes him bonuses. The PCB source states Gillespie did not give the required notice period. Aaqib Javed is now the interim head coach for both formats after Gillespie's and Kirsten's resignations.
Joshua Riibe, the 22-year-old Iowa man who was last seen with Sudiksha Konanki before her mysterious disappearance from the Dominican Republic resort, has now given the cops an ultimatum that he could not be detained by the police any longer. His attorney Beatriz Santana filed a motion in the court Monday that his client could not be detained any longer without being charged.
Severe cold and heavy fog hit Punjab and Haryana, dropping visibility to zero in places like Amritsar and Hisar. Several areas recorded temperatures lower than Shimla. The dense fog reduced visibility significantly, while a slight rise in temperatures is expected over the next three days, with chances of rain in the region.
The Indian government has dismissed a New York Times report alleging Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's involvement in transferring sensitive British technology to Russia as inaccurate and misleading. Officials emphasize that the Indian entity adhered to all international trade obligations and laws, highlighting the need for reputable media to ensure accuracy before publication.
Rain threatens to wash out the final day of the gripping Gabba Test between India and Australia. With a 90% chance of rain and a flood alert issued, a draw appears likely. India, still trailing by 193 runs, showed resilience on Day 4, avoiding the follow-on thanks to crucial knocks from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja.
President Trump criticizes Europe's higher spending on Russian oil and gas compared to supporting Ukraine, highlighting the vast US financial aid to Kyiv. He emphasized the need to stop the conflict, referencing Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's readiness for peace and improved relations with Trump.