A Bengaluru automobile executive, Subhash Atul, died by suicide. He left a note and video blaming his estranged wife and in-laws. The wife's family denies involvement. A legal battle over divorce and child custody was ongoing. Atul's family accused Nikita's family of demanding money. Nikita had previously filed a dowry harassment complaint against Atul and his family.
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A Class 12 student from Shivpuri district in MP died by suicide after accusing a teacher of harassment and forcing him to drink alcohol in a video. The victim, Bunty Dhakad, also criticized the education system, warning that more students might face similar issues. Police are investigating the case based on the video evidence.
Cricket legend EAS Prasanna believes lack of team support led to Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement. Ashwin, India's second-highest Test wicket-taker, retired after the Brisbane Test. Prasanna felt Ashwin's overseas omissions impacted his performance. He compared Ashwin to Nathan Lyon, calling them classical spinners. Prasanna expects Ashwin to excel in coaching and mentoring roles.
JPMorgan Chase is mandating a full-time return to the office for its employees to enhance learning, innovation, and company culture. This decision aligns with other major corporations like AT&T and Amazon. While the company's executives believe this change is beneficial, some employees have expressed concerns regarding increased commuting costs and mental health issues.
Double Olympic bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker admitted a mistake in her nomination for the National Sports Awards after being excluded from the Khel Ratna list. Bhaker remains focused on performing for India despite the controversy. She emphasised that winning medals is her goal, not awards. This follows criticism from her coach and father on the selection committee's decision.
Hardik Pandya dismissed Babar Azam during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a fiery delivery. He added a bold "bye-bye" wave, sparking a lot of memes and reactions on social media. The dismissal came at a crucial moment, with Babar's wicket falling at 41 in the ninth over. India entered the match as the favourites.
The US has exempted Indian pharmaceuticals from tariffs amidst President Trump’s broad tariff imposition, recognizing their crucial role in global healthcare. This move reinforces India’s position as a key provider of affordable generic medicines. Leaders highlight the strategic importance of the bilateral trade relationship, with the exemption offering India a chance to enhance its pharmaceutical sector.
Supreme Court is reviewing a controversial speech by Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav, where he allegedly endorsed majoritarian views and made derogatory remarks about a religious minority. The apex court has requested a report from the High Court amidst calls for the judge's impeachment and concerns about judicial impartiality.
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Television stars Eisha Singh and Avinash Mishra made a comeback with their new song Kala Sha Kala. Eisha addressed the trolling she faced post Bigg Boss 18, emphasizing her positivity and self-improvement. Avinash supported her, noting that all contestants experience both criticism and support.