Two men have been arrested in connection with the gangrape of an Israeli tourist and a homestay operator near Hampi's Sanapur Lake, with a third suspect still at large. The incident involved the attackers demanding money before assaulting the victims. One tourist's body was found in a canal, while the survivors are recovering in the hospital.
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India's T20 team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, faces England in a five-match series, beginning in Kolkata. Key players include returning pacer Mohammed Shami, debut vice-captain Axar Patel, and come-backer Sanju Samson. Jos Buttler leads an England team with injured players but includes hopefuls like Jacob Bethell.
BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has countered Congress leader Rashid Alvi's criticism of the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match, emphasizing the separation of politics and sports. Alvi questioned the government's consent for the match with a country tied to terrorism, but Khandelwal expressed confidence in the Indian team's success.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah countered Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's resignation demand, stating Congress would remain in opposition for 15 years. Shah accused Kharge of supporting Congress's distortion of his Ambedkar remarks under Rahul Gandhi's pressure. He highlighted BJP's commitment to Ambedkar's principles and criticized Congress's historical treatment of Ambedkar, citing delayed Bharat Ratna recognition.
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BJP criticizes Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for frequent visits to Vietnam, questioning his fondness for the country. BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad expressed concerns about the trips' timing, including one during a national mourning period. Congress defends Rahul, stating he was there to study Vietnam's economic model.