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Odisha BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan was arrested on Thursday evening for his alleged involvement in the assault on Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahu. Pradhan, identified as the main suspect, was apprehended from Jharpada, bringing the total arrests in the case to six. While denying direct involvement, Pradhan pledged cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
Despite Shreyas Iyer's impressive performances in the ICC Champions Trophy, IPL, and domestic red-ball season, Aakash Chopra suggests a Test call-up isn't imminent. Chopra highlights that players like Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, and Dhruv Jurel are ahead in the queue.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju asserted that only the Dalai Lama has the authority to decide his successor, directly addressing China's claims. This statement follows the Dalai Lama's declaration that the Gaden Phodrang Trust will manage the selection of his reincarnation.
Tragedy struck Pakistan's Swat River as a flash flood swept away a family on a leisure trip, resulting in at least nine fatalities, including children. The victims were caught off guard by the sudden surge in water levels due to heavy upstream rains.
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Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are preparing for the Amarnath Yatra. A mock drill was conducted at Yatri Niwas. This drill tested emergency response for potential disasters. The first pilgrim batch will leave Jammu on July 2. Authorities are ensuring all facilities are ready. Security measures include increased surveillance and highway patrols.
Caitlin Clark is out due to a left groin injury. This happened after a fall in a previous game. The Indiana Fever lost to the Los Angeles Sparks without her. The team is taking a cautious, day-to-day approach. An MRI was conducted. Her absence affects the Fever's offense. The team signed Aari McDonald to help the backcourt.
Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the RSS following Dattatreya Hosabale's call to remove "socialist and secular" from the Constitution's Preamble. Gandhi argues that the RSS opposes the Constitution's emphasis on equality, secularism, and justice, accusing them of seeking to replace it with Manusmriti to disenfranchise the poor.
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