PV Sindhu has withdrawn from the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships due to a hamstring injury sustained while training. She announced her extended recovery time on social media. Her absence impacts Team India, aiming to improve on their previous bronze-medal finish. Sindhu recently married businessman Venkata Datta Sai in an intimate ceremony.
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A multi-story building crumbled in Sohana village, Mohali. Two people died. One was a young woman. The other was a man. Rescuers searched for others trapped under debris. The army, NDRF, and state teams helped. Authorities suspect construction work at a nearby site caused the collapse. An investigation is underway.
Congress's mouthpiece, Veekshanam Daily, criticised MP Shashi Tharoor for praising Kerala's startup sector under the Left government, ahead of local elections. The editorial suggested his remarks could harm the party's chances and accused the CPI-M of industrial decline. Tharoor's comments on PM Modi’s US visit were also questioned. The CPI-M used Tharoor's article to challenge UDF claims.
At the Gabba, Rishabh Pant achieved a wicketkeeping milestone, claiming his 150th dismissal by catching Usman Khawaja. This occurred during day two of the third Test between India and Australia. Bumrah quickly took two wickets on the second morning, dismissing openers Khawaja (21) and Nathan McSweeney (9) to leave Australia at 38 for 2.
BJP's Harpreet Kaur Babla was elected as the new mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, thanks to cross-voting by three councillors. She won by a margin of two votes against AAP's Prem Lata. Congress and AAP leaders called for strict action against the cross-voters involved.
Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani highlighted that artificial intelligence will not replace core human traits like empathy, leadership, creativity, and collaboration. Speaking at an AIMA event, he emphasized the importance of developing adaptable skills and predicted significant AI advancements in India in the coming year.
A 21-year-old man, previously involved in trespassing Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's bungalow, was arrested for a Rs 3.90 lakh theft in Bharuch. Ram Swaroop Kushwaha, with an accomplice, conducted a burglary at a retired army jawan's home. The police recovered most stolen items, and both suspects have multiple prior cases against them.
Mohammad Hafeez expressed grief over the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which resulted in the deaths of at least 28 civilians and left over 20 injured, marking it as one of the deadliest incidents since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have strongly condemned the attack. Shah, in particular, delivered a powerful statement asserting the nation's unwavering resolve against terrorism.
The UK has requested sovereign guarantees from India regarding the treatment of extradited individuals, specifically concerning Tihar Jail and potential mistreatment, following the rejection of several extradition requests. Simultaneously, a growing number of Indian students in the US face visa revocations, prompting concern and legal challenges.
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