A UK audit, prompted by Elon Musk and released Monday, reveals that police and councils concealed the Asian ethnicity of grooming gang perpetrators to avoid accusations of racism. The report, led by Baroness Casey, found that official data was flawed and that men of Asian ethnicity were over-represented.
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South Africa secured their first ICC trophy in 27 years, winning the World Test Championship at Lord's. Cricket legends like AB de Villiers and Sachin Tendulkar lauded the team's character and Temba Bavuma's leadership. Aiden Markram's century and his crucial partnership with Bavuma were pivotal in the victory against Australia.
Cheteshwar Pujara playfully trolled Michael Vaughan by presenting him with a framed copy of his incorrect prediction of a 4-0 India whitewash in the 2020-21 Australia Test series. The incident occurred before the first Test between India and England, amusing fellow commentators like Sunil Gavaskar and Harsha Bhogle.
The Kerala High Court has criticized the Union government for its delayed response regarding loan waivers for victims of the July 2024 landslides in Wayanad. The Centre cited the omission of a section in the Disaster Management Act as a reason for its inaction.
Meghalaya police have reconstructed the crime scene of the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case in Sohra, with the accused present. Investigations revealed Sonam's involvement and the roles of Vishal, Anand, and Akash in the murder. Authorities are still searching for a missing machete used in the crime, while Sonam confessed to damaging the victim's phone and being present during the murder.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Calgary for the G7 Summit, marking his first visit to Canada since 2015. He will address the G7 Outreach Session and hold bilateral meetings, potentially including discussions with Canadian PM Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Amidst escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Indian students in Tehran are living in fear, trapped in basements with limited communication. While over 100 students have been evacuated to Armenia, many others desperately await rescue, hoping for evacuation flights facilitated by diplomatic efforts. The Indian Embassy is providing assistance as families back home anxiously await news.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's upcoming Venice wedding is facing strong opposition from local residents and activists. Protests have erupted over concerns that the lavish event is exacerbating overtourism, restricting public access, and straining the environment. Activists argue that the wedding is turning Venice into a playground for the ultra-wealthy, leading to demonstrations and banners displayed across the city.
Arjun Patoliya, 37, tragically died in the AI 171 plane crash, leaving his two young daughters orphaned in London just 18 days after their mother succumbed to cancer. He had traveled to India to fulfill his wife's final wish of having her post-death rituals performed in Gujarat.
Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja during their honeymoon in Sohra, underwent a mental health assessment and was deemed sound. Her brother has been summoned for questioning as the investigation continues. Authorities plan to recreate the crime scene with the five suspects, while Raja's family held a private 'tehrvi' ceremony, grappling with unanswered questions and demanding further investigation.