Vivek Ramaswamy, endorsed by Donald Trump and Elon Musk, enters the Ohio gubernatorial race. Ramaswamy promises voters tax abolishments and critiques American culture's mediocrity. He aims to become the third Indian-origin governor in the US, following predecessors Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley.
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The indefinite shutdown by Kuki-Zo groups in Manipur's Kangpokpi district continues to disrupt daily life, following confrontations with security forces over unrestricted movement directives. One protester died, and over 40 were injured, including security personnel. Authorities have intensified security and implemented vehicle patrols along NH-2 to maintain order.
Pakistan faced a setback ahead of the Champions Trophy with a one-sided defeat to New Zealand in the tri-series final on Friday. Former batter Ahmed Shehzad criticized captain Mohammad Rizwan's decisions, aiming at Pakistan's incompetent strategies and team selection. Rizwan’s choice to bat first was particularly questioned.
A massive fire at a firecracker storage godown near Deesa town in Banaskantha district claimed at least 21 lives, with several others injured, many suffering severe burns. The fire caused the building to collapse. Emergency teams are working to retrieve bodies, and the injured are being treated at Deesa government hospital.
A 25-year-old man from Nadia was arrested for harassing his ex-girlfriend, a young bank executive, by sending 300 cash-on-delivery parcels over four months. The woman, who works in Lake Town, filed a complaint after facing distress and e-commerce account blocks. The accused, Suman Sikdar, admitted he did it out of revenge following their breakup.
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 stampede at New Delhi Railway Station's Platform 13-14 has tragically claimed multiple lives, including young children, as families rushed to attend Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Victims' relatives express anger over poor crowd management and the devastating loss of loved ones.
Harbhajan Singh has expressed concerns over the Indian cricket team's decline in Tests and ODIs after their T20 World Cup win in Barbados. He emphasised the need for performance-based player selection over reputation. Singh also urged the BCCI and selectors to take action and give opportunities to promising players like Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sarfaraz Khan.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit near Mandalay, Myanmar, causing extensive damage and reaching Bangkok. The quake, originating from the Sagaing Fault, has resulted in significant fatalities and destruction, with experts predicting aftershocks for months. Myanmar's seismic vulnerability is attributed to its complex fault lines within the Alpide Belt.
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Tension arose in Nanjangud near Mysuru after unidentified miscreants cut off the tail of a bull calf. Youths protested, demanding action and a cowshed. The protest ended when temple authorities agreed to use an elephant shed as a temporary byre. Vets treated the injured calf.