Dr. Manmohan Singh's final journey highlighted his dignified presence and transformative impact on India's economy. Mourners gathered to honour the former PM while political tensions emerged over cremation arrangements. Singh's quiet resilience and integrity were remembered by political and public figures alike.
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Indian citizen Binil TB from Kerala died fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine. Ukraine has no confirmation of Indian fighters for Russia. Kyiv claims nations like North Korea and Cuba have been duped into supporting Russia's war. India is urged to assist in returning Ukrainian children forcibly deported by Russia. 12 Indians have died, and 16 remain unaccounted for.
Delhi police arrested the notorious pickpocket and knifer, Deepak, known as 'Potty Badmash', who evaded capture by soiling himself. Equipped with gloves and masks, officers thwarted his attempt near Eidgah Park, uncovering his 'lucky charm' knife and linking him to multiple thefts and knife-related crimes.
England captain Jos Buttler stressed the importance of having families on tours, asserting that it doesn't significantly impact the game. He highlighted the post-COVID realities and the need to share experiences with loved ones. The BCCI's rule now requires prior consent from head coach Gautam Gambhir for changes in family time policy.
Bangladesh High Court reduced the life sentence of Ulfa leader Paresh Baruah to 14 years and five others to 10 years for their attempt to smuggle arms in 2004. The court had earlier commuted their death sentences to life imprisonment. The illegal arms, intended for separatist groups in northeast India, included grenades, rocket launchers, and submachine guns.
Jasprit Bumrah has been advised bed rest at home due to swelling in his back following a long tour of Australia. The exact diagnosis and future course of action will be determined once the swelling subsides. Bumrah’s return to cricket will be carefully managed to avoid aggravating his back issues.
Senior JD(U) leader Mohammed Qasim Ansari resigns, citing the party's support for the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024. Accusing JD(U) of betraying secular principles and violating constitutional rights, he expresses regret over his long association with the party.
NASA's Juno mission revealed that Jupiter's moon, Io, the most volcanic body in our solar system, doesn't possess a global magma ocean. Instead, separate magma chambers fuel its over 400 active volcanoes, solving a 44-year-old mystery. Juno's gravity data, collected during recent flybys, confirms this, impacting our understanding of other moons and exoplanets.
A contentious catch by Ajinkya Rahane off Venkatesh Iyer sparked debate in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. Replays were inconclusive, but the third umpire ruled in favor of the catch, cutting short Iyer's promising innings of 17 runs. Madhya Pradesh posted 174/8, powered by Rajat Patidar's blistering century (108 runs).
Kapil Dev responded calmly and humorously to Yograj Singh's claim about intending to kill him years ago. Yograj's remarks were made during a podcast, accusing Kapil of dropping him from the Indian team. Kapil's composed reaction highlighted his ability to handle controversy gracefully, while Yograj's comments stirred debate on social media.