Bollywood buzzed with news this week! Keerthy Suresh began pre-wedding festivities before her December nuptials, while Shatrughan Sinha reflected on his past relationships with Reena Roy and Poonam Sinha. Saira Banu shared touching memories of Dilip Kumar, and Mahira Khan addressed Shah Rukh Khan trolls.
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Two women lost their lives, and 21 other pilgrims were injured when their bus collided with a truck on the Agra-Kanpur highway. The crash occurred due to the driver falling asleep. The injured have been hospitalized, and a crane is being used to clear the accident site.
The Centre argued before the Supreme Court that its ruling in the Tamil Nadu governor's case doesn't fully resolve the legal dispute between Kerala and its governor. Kerala's counsel claimed the verdict addresses the issue of time limits for presidential reference. The Centre's representatives, however, asserted that certain aspects remain unaddressed and require further examination by the court.
A Uttar Pradesh court has sentenced three men to death for the 1981 massacre of 24 Dalits in Dehuli. The massacre was allegedly to punish Dalit witnesses against upper-caste criminals. Of the 17 accused, 14 died during the trial, while another is absconding. The remaining three, all in their early 70s, were convicted on Tuesday.
Donald Trump has once again targeted Harvard University. He termed it a 'joke' and unworthy of federal funds. Trump criticized Harvard's hiring choices. He mentioned Bill de Blasio and Lori Lightfoot. Trump accused the university of employing 'woke' and 'radical left' individuals. He also referenced the plagiarism allegations against Harvard's president.
Rohit Sharma led India to a historic ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory, securing their second ICC trophy in nine months with a thrilling win over New Zealand. He ended retirement speculations, affirming his intention to continue in the ODI format, leaving fans with an iconic celebration. Their previous triumph came in June 2024 when they defeated South Africa in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados.
India strongly criticised Pakistan at the UN human rights council, branding it a 'failed state' that thrives on instability and survives on international aid. Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi condemned Pakistan's falsehoods, its focus on Kashmir, and alleged human rights abuses, urging Islamabad to address its internal governance issues.
JSW Steel has become the world's highest-valued steelmaker, surpassing a market capitalisation of $30 billion. The company's valuation has outpaced other leading international and Indian steel producers.
NITI Aayog proposes classifying factory worker housing as a separate category to streamline taxes and boost manufacturing. This aims to address housing challenges hindering industrial growth and attract investment. The report suggests zoning changes, affordable utilities, and GST exemptions for eligible units, crucial for achieving India's economic goals and supporting the projected influx of manufacturing jobs.
The Lalit Hotel hosted a grand felicitation ceremony for World Chess Champion D Gukesh and two-time World Rapid Champion Koneru Humpy. Amid celebrations, the All India Chess Federation announced significant cash rewards for the champions and their teams. A memento, the 'Akshayvat' frame, was kept as a backup but ultimately sidelined when the trophies arrived on time.
The Supreme Court, during a hearing on petitions challenging Waqf Act changes, acknowledged some provisions as beneficial but sought clarification on others. Concerns were raised regarding 'waqf by user' property scrutiny and the inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf bodies.