A filmmaker's family in New Delhi submitted DNA samples after he disappeared near the Air India crash site in Ahmedabad. His last known location was 700 meters from where the plane crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 270. His wife reported his phone switched off around the time of the crash, and his usual route home was not taken.
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Suspended IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash challenged his suspension over the June 4 Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede, calling it unjust and claiming he was made a scapegoat. The order cited failure in crowd control but lacked specifics on his alleged negligence. Nearly 30 retired IPS officers urged the CM to revoke the suspensions, stating police had warned organisers about safety risks. They argued that real accountability lies with RCB, KSCA, and event organisers, and punitive action should follow... Expand
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Yogeshwari, a girl from rural Tamil Nadu with dwarfism, is set to study aerospace engineering at IIT-Bombay. Coming from a humble background where her mother works as a daily wage labourer, Yogeshwari discovered her passion for science and aerospace engineering through government schemes. Despite initial challenges with JEE-Advanced, she cleared it with her teachers' support.
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19-year-old Indian shooter Suruchi Singh clinched gold in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, surpassing France's Camille Jedrzejewski. This victory marks Suruchi's fourth gold and a hat-trick of individual wins. India's medal tally reached three, placing them fourth. Elavenil Valarivan and Sift Kaur Samra secured bronze medals in separate events.
Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings, surpassing Laura Wolvaardt. The South African batter's recent performance dip in the series against West Indies allowed Mandhana to regain her number one position with 727 rating points.
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Central Railway is investigating the Mumbra tragedy, where four commuters died and ten were injured after falling from or inside local trains. The cause remains undetermined due to lack of clear CCTV footage and conflicting eyewitness accounts. A five-member committee is exploring possibilities like overcrowding, bag interference, and loss of balance.
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