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In the case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, the CBI's FIR in the gold-smuggling racket has left the accused column blank, giving them flexibility in summoning individuals. The DRI suspects a coordinated syndicate between Dubai and India. The ED also raided multiple locations, including Ranya's flat, seizing documents and gadgets, pointing to high-level corruption.
Former cricketers in Pakistan voiced disappointment following their team's early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy. Key figures like Wasim Akram and Rashid Latif criticised the lack of improvement and called for changes in domestic cricket and administration. The exit came amid Pakistan's first major tournament hosting in 29 years, highlighting ongoing issues within the sport.
A 21-year-old software engineer, Aiyaz Shemale, was crushed to death by a truck after his motorcycle hit a pothole in Bhiwandi, resulting in him losing balance. The police have booked the truck driver for negligence following their investigation, although the truck driver fled the scene.
Institutional Shareholder Services recommended Apple investors to vote against eliminating the company's DEI policies, citing sufficient disclosures and no evidence of discrimination.
A Bangladeshi inquiry commission has implicated deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and top officials in approximately 3,500 enforced disappearances. The commission's report unveiled a "systematic design" involving secret detention centers and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). Interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus pledged full support to the ongoing investigation, which is expected to continue for another year.
The UGC announced major changes to the 2025 CUET-UG exam, including reducing subjects to 37, shifting to exclusively computer-based testing, and standardizing exam duration to 60 minutes. Candidates can now choose subjects not studied in Class 12, but are limited to five choices. These revisions aim to streamline the process and address past logistical challenges.
A leaked Karnataka caste census report has ignited controversy, revealing recommendations to increase backward caste reservations to 51%. The report, which has divided the ruling Congress, suggests specific reservation percentages for Muslims, Vokkaligas, and Veerashaiva-Lingayats. Opposition parties criticize the report, while community leaders question its accuracy, prompting a special cabinet meeting to address the contentious findings.
Police in Bareilly have arrested a convicted paedophile, Amit Singh, for kidnapping and repeatedly raping a nine-year-old girl who went missing from a wedding. Singh has a history of sexual crimes against children and had been out on bail. He has been booked for kidnapping and rape under the Pocso Act. The victim has been rescued.
Gujarat is incentivizing electric vehicle adoption with a 5% tax exemption, effectively reducing the tax to 1% until March 2026. Announced by Minister Harsh Sanghavi, this initiative aims to promote eco-friendly mobility and ease the financial burden on EV buyers. Citizens can avail the benefit through the Vahan 4.0 portal.