Facial analysis report confirms that the arrested man, Shariful Fakir, matches the CCTV footage of the intruder who attacked actor Saif Ali Khan. Police, who faced initial doubts due to appearance discrepancies, used forensic testing. Awaited are DNA profiling results to further strengthen the case.
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The Indian stock market has seen a dramatic fall, with BSE Sensex and Nifty50 losing over $1 trillion in market value in four months, driven by domestic economic challenges. Despite this downturn, Morgan Stanley predicts the Sensex to reach 105,000 points by December 2025, citing India's stable earnings growth.
Taiwan reported that seven Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels operated near its territory, with one plane entering its northern ADIZ. This activity continues a pattern of increased Chinese military presence. Regional tensions heighten as Japan and NATO express concerns about China's actions. Taiwan emphasizes its right to self-defence amidst persistent threats.
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The US economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, falling short of expectations. This downturn is attributed to a surge in imports ahead of President Trump's new tariffs and a deceleration in consumer and government spending. While Trump blames Biden, his advisor cites pre-tariff import activities as the cause.
India's long-term skilling mission is showing results, with the country ranked 27th in QS World Future Skills Index, and second in Future of Work. India excels in AI, digital, and green skills adoption, while recommendations include enhancing higher education, industry-academia collaboration, and focusing on emerging technologies for sustained growth.
Bollywood's King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, is set to make his grand debut at the Met Gala 2025, marking a historic moment for Indian representation. He will collaborate with celebrated designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, promising a legendary fusion of Indian craftsmanship and global celebrity. The theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," sets the stage for a night of unparalleled fashion.
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Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticized the National Education Policy, calling it a "saffron policy" designed to promote Hindi over regional languages, particularly Tamil. He claimed the policy neglects reservation and withholds funds from states not adopting NEP. Stalin also accused BJP of trying to increase its influence in parliament and undermining the federal structure.