Mehul Choksi is suing the Indian government and five individuals in London's High Court, alleging his kidnapping from Antigua in 2021 was orchestrated by India's intelligence agency, R&AW, as part of a honeytrap plot to extradite him.
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The Consortium of NLUs has released the third and final CLAT UG 2025 merit list on June 20, 2025, at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Shortlisted candidates must pay the Rs 20,000 confirmation fee by June 23 and complete university fee payment by June 27. The merit list includes NLU-wise closing ranks and candidate details. With no further centralised counselling rounds, remaining admissions may proceed through institute-level counselling at individual NLUs.
Matthew Mott, now coaching Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket, shares his vision for growing cricket in the US. He emphasises building a team-first culture, nurturing local talent alongside international stars, and providing better infrastructure for player development. Mott believes MLC can inspire young Americans and create a sustainable cricket ecosystem, ultimately feeding into the national team.
A Thane court sentenced eight Rohingya Muslims to two years imprisonment and a fine for illegally entering and residing in India without valid documents. The court ordered their deportation to Myanmar after their sentence, emphasizing that UNHCR cards don't grant residency rights in India.
Sonam Raghuvanshi is accused of plotting her husband's murder during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Police investigations reveal she returned to Indore, met her alleged lover, and then resurfaced in Uttar Pradesh, claiming amnesia. Authorities suspect a calculated escape, citing phone records, travel routes, and her behavior as evidence against her claims of trauma and abduction.
The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's order to demolish 17 illegally constructed buildings in Thane, emphasizing the need for decisive action against land encroachment. The court expressed concern about the collusion of the underworld, land mafia, and officials in illegal construction activities.
Gary Kirsten expresses confidence in Shubman Gill's leadership abilities as he embarks on his first full Test captaincy assignment against England. Kirsten highlights Gill's intelligence, dedication, and exemplary training habits as key factors for success. Matthew Hayden acknowledges Gill's potential while noting his limited Test experience in England.
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke cautioned startup founders that while AI coding assistants facilitate initial launches, scaling requires human developers and technical expertise. He highlighted that AI-built startups often lack the complex systems needed to attract significant investment. Dohmke stressed the importance of coding skills and knowing when to leverage AI versus relying on personal abilities for efficient development.
Jake Fraser-McGurk's explosive 88 off 38 balls propelled San Francisco Unicorns to a formidable 219-8. His innings, featuring eleven sixes, ranks second-highest in Major League Cricket. Partnering with Finn Allen (52), Fraser-McGurk's aggressive batting helped Unicorns defeat Los Angeles Knight Riders by 32 runs. The victory moved SF Unicorns to the top of the league table.