Afghanistan's victory over England has propelled them to just one point shy of Group B leaders South Africa and Australia, setting up a crucial match against Australia. The outcomes of the last two Group B matches will determine the two semifinalists, with the possibility of net run-rate playing a decisive role.
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A 24-year-old NEET aspirant from Gujarat, and a 17-year-old JEE aspirant from Assam, died by suicide in Kota on Wednesday, increasing the student suicide toll in the coaching hub to six in just 22 days. No suicide notes were found, and the reasons behind their actions remain unclear.
A two-and-a-half-year-old girl was raped by a neighbor in Satna town on Thursday. The accused lured the toddler, and after being sexually assaulted, she informed her mother. The family reported the incident, leading to the perpetrator's arrest under the Pocso Act. State Congress president Jitu Patwari criticized the government's response to crimes against women.
Former President Donald Trump mocked Chris Christie amidst reports of mysterious drone sightings. Trump shared an AI-generated meme of Christie receiving a McDonald's Happy Meal via drone, reigniting their feud. The meme, posted on Truth Social, also included Trump's demand for government transparency on the drone issue, threatening to shoot them down.
India condemned the vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman's residence in Dhaka, regrettable as it symbolizes Bangladesh's resistance against oppression. Demonstrators damaged the residence and nearby Awami League offices, set ablaze Wajed Mian's house, and destroyed properties of Sheikh Hasina’s relatives. Hasina urged for justice, emphasizing history's resilience despite the vandalism.
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