India's foreign minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed the country's commitment to human rights and zero tolerance for terrorism at the 58th session of UNHCR. India actively promotes human rights globally, focusing on capacity building and sustainable development partnerships while firmly opposing terrorism.
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Tremors of magnitude 4.0 hit Northern India early Monday, with Delhi experiencing the quake at 5.36 am and Bihar at 8.02 am. The epicentre was at Jheel Park in Dhaula Kuan, Delhi. Residents reported a loud noise due to the shallow depth of the quake. Delhi, under Seismic Zone IV, faces frequent tremors, and authorities urged caution and reassured citizens.
A 25-year-old man from Agra has been arrested for defrauding a Nainital professor of Rs 47 lakh using a digital house arrest scam. The longest known digital arrest in Uttarakhand, the victim was manipulated over 18 days, transferring funds under the scammer's threats.
In Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, journalist Rakesh Sharma was assaulted and hospitalized while covering a BJP protest against the Pahalgam terror attack. The assault occurred after Sharma questioned state security, leading to accusations of “separatist language” by party activist Himanshu Sharma. Other activists, including Ravinder Singh, Ashwani Sharma, and Manjit Singh, joined in the assault.
Mohammed Siraj, fined by the ICC for his send-off to Travis Head during the Adelaide Test, responded with a brief 'it's all good' when questioned. He then excused himself to head to the gym. Both Siraj and Bumrah skipped Tuesday's practice. The incident stemmed from Siraj's dismissal of Head, with conflicting accounts of their post-wicket exchange later resolved.
Six women from a family, who begged on Delhi streets by day and committed burglaries by night, were nabbed by police along with their e-rickshaw driver, Jorawar. The group stole Rs 10 lakh from a shop, then fled to Rajasthan. Police recovered Rs 3.4 lakh and tools used for the crime. The hunt for the other perpetrators continues.
Private banks like Kotak Bank and RBL Bank are experiencing higher defaults in the microfinance sector. Kotak Bank reported a 10% rise in net profit, but its microfinance arm saw significant losses. Similarly, RBL Bank saw an 86% drop in net profit due to increased provisions for microfinance loans. Industry-wide challenges are anticipated to stabilize in the coming quarters.
Arsenal's Mikel Merino scored twice in the final minutes to secure a 2-0 win over Leicester, narrowing the gap with Premier League leaders Liverpool. Meanwhile, Omar Marmoush's hat-trick led Manchester City to a 4-0 victory against Newcastle. Other notable results included wins for Bournemouth, Everton, and Brentford, while Nottingham Forest and Ipswich faced setbacks.
Team India staged a valiant fightback on Day 4 of the Brisbane Test, averting an innings defeat against Australia. KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja's half-centuries, combined with a crucial partnership between Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep, propelled India to 252/9.
Delhi Capitals' winning streak ended abruptly against Mumbai Indians amidst on-field tension and off-field violence. A fan brawl marred the match, raising concerns about stadium security, while a collision between Karun Nair and Jasprit Bumrah ignited a heated exchange. Adding to Delhi's woes, captain Axar Patel was fined for a slow over-rate, impacting their standing in the league.
The Reserve Bank of India expressed concerns over states' rising spending on subsidies like farm loan waivers and freebies, impacting funds for infrastructure and development. State subsidies have surged, with revenue expenditure exceeding capital outlay in several states. While overall fiscal consolidation efforts are positive, RBI emphasizes the need for prioritizing capital expenditure for long-term growth.