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Goa's Health Minister, Vishwajit Rane, addressed criticism after publicly reprimanding a Goa Medical College chief medical officer. While admitting his tone was excessive and promising to avoid similar approaches, Rane defended his intervention, citing a patient denied care.
The Enforcement Directorate has seized Mysore Urban Development Authority sites. The sites are valued at Rs 100 crore. This action relates to a money laundering case involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The total value of attached properties is now Rs 400 crore. The investigation revealed illegal site allotments through fraudulent means. Bribes were routed via cooperative societies.
Speculations surrounding the AI 171 crash intensify, with a focus on potential electrical system failure in the Boeing 787, which uses electrical systems instead of conventional ones. Pilots are exploring if this contributed after a possible engine failure. While dual engine failures are rare, the 787's reliance on electrical systems prompts scrutiny.
Tensions rise between California and the White House. This follows violent protests in Los Angeles over immigration arrests. The Trump administration plans to deploy Marines. Governor Newsom condemns the move and announces a lawsuit. Protests erupted after ICE arrests. Many claim the arrests targeted peaceful migrants. International figures voice concerns. Chuck Schumer calls for Trump to revoke the order.
In Bengaluru, a Rapido bike taxi captain named Suman was arrested after allegedly slapping a female rider, Priya, who criticized his reckless driving. Priya claimed Suman drove rashly and refused to follow the designated route, leading to an argument when she ended the ride early.
While head coach Gautam Gambhir was away, India’s assistant coaches Sitanshu Kotak, Ryan ten Doeschate, and Morne Morkel took charge of the team for a four-day intra-squad game against India A in Beckenham.
Pakistan's aspirations to lead multiple key UN Security Council terrorism-related committees have been largely unmet, securing only the chairship of the 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee. Other UNSC members rebuffed Pakistan's demands for leadership roles, leading to delays in committee allocations. India views this outcome as a reflection of Pakistan's limited standing and credibility within the UN.
Silver futures reached a record high, driven by strong global cues and optimism from China's retail data, while gold prices corrected due to profit-taking and easing tensions in West Asia. Silver is consolidating gains with potential to rise further, supported by geopolitical uncertainty and inflationary pressures. Gold prices fell as traders assessed the likelihood of a full-scale regional war.
Aakash Chopra addresses the increasing trend of early retirements in international cricket, highlighting financial security as a primary driver. He emphasises that players like Klaasen and Pooran prioritise long-term stability by becoming T20 freelancers. Chopra also criticises cricket boards for lacking empathy and financial support, urging fans to understand these decisions within the context of a cricketer's limited career window.