England's cricket team experienced a disappointing exit from the Champions Trophy after a seven-wicket loss to South Africa. Captain Jos Buttler acknowledged their poor batting performance. England ended with a score of 179 all out. Buttler announced this was his last match as white-ball captain. He reflected positively on winning the 2022 T20 World Cup.
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Kusuma Nain, a feared dacoit of the Chambal ravines, led a terror reign for over two decades, accused of over 35 crimes including murders and kidnappings. After surrendering in 2004, she turned to spirituality and became a religious preacher in Etawah Jail before passing away recently.
Three delivery men died in a Rajkot building fire caused by a suspected electrical short circuit. The 12-storey Atlantis building had failed to renew its fire safety NOC for a decade. Despite notices from the municipal corporation, no action was taken, raising concerns over fire safety enforcement.
Ravichandran, father of Indian just-retired Ashwin, revealed that his son's sudden retirement stemmed from alleged humiliation within the team. The family was shocked by the decision, believing Ashwin's career had more to offer. Repeated omissions from the playing XI likely fueled Ashwin's retirement, a move his father suggested was emotionally difficult but perhaps inevitable given the circumstances.
Tensions flared in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, during local water society elections. YSRCP MP YS Avinash Reddy was arrested amidst clashes between YSRCP and TDP supporters at the Vemula MRO office. Reddy accused the TDP of pressuring officials to block YSRCP candidates. The ensuing commotion resulted in the injury of several journalists.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's airport upon his return from Hong Kong, following ICC directives for an investigation into his aggressive anti-drug campaign. The ICC is examining potential crimes against humanity during Duterte's tenure as mayor of Davao and president.
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Tensions between Hindu and Islamic outfits over animal sacrifices on Thiruparankundram Hill in Madurai have risen. Police stopped animal sacrifices at Sikandar Badushah Dargah, citing that only prayers are allowed. Ramanathapuram MP K. Navas Kani attempted to address the issue while BJP state president K. Annamalai criticized the MP for provoking Hindus and disrupting religious harmony.