Defence minister Rajnath Singh emphasized unity in governance at Invest Karnataka 2025, urging states and the Centre to cooperate for India's development. He praised Bengaluru's potential in AI and hailed the event as a symbol of cooperative federalism. Singh encouraged investors to believe in India's growth, citing GST as a successful economic reform.
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A tragic video surfaced showing a 25-year-old BPO worker, Shubhada Kodare, being attacked with a cleaver by her colleague in a call center parking lot in Pune. Despite numerous bystanders, no one intervened to save her. The incident has sparked discussions on bystander apathy and the need for enhanced security measures in workplaces.
Ukrainian special forces encountered North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region using self-detonation tactics. Over a dozen bodies were found, with one survivor detonating a grenade. Reports indicate around 11,000 North Korean troops supporting Russia, with a high casualty rate. This involvement increases scrutiny and concerns globally.
The number of Indian nationals awarded a death sentence in the UAE stands at 25. Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, confirmed this in Parliament. The Indian government prioritizes the safety of its nationals abroad and provides assistance to those sentenced. There are 10,152 Indian prisoners in foreign jails including those awaiting capital punishment.
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra sees IPL 2025 as crucial for Rishabh Pant's return to India's T20I squad, playing for Lucknow Super Giants. Pant must perform strongly to shake up the competition, especially against first-choice Sanju Samson. Chopra suggests Pant should focus on strategic batting positions, with significant team changes expected before the T20 World Cup.
Delhi Police filed an FIR against AAP for allegedly posting AI-generated photos and videos of PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on its official X handle. The content, involving AI-deepfake technology, portrayed BJP leaders in a negative light. AAP claims this is BJP's tactic as elections approach, alleging diversion from real issues and accusing BJP of illegal voter manipulation.
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Sameer Rizvi, Delhi Capitals' latest acquisition, recently hammered an unbeaten 201 off 97 balls in an Under-23 match, showcasing his explosive batting prowess honed under MS Dhoni's mentorship during his time at CSK. Rizvi credits Dhoni for improving his power-hitting and mental game. Rizvi acknowledges that he didn’t have the best IPL season with CSK, who splurged Rs 8.4 crore on him during the IPL 2024 mini-auction.
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