In Pune's Kondhwa area, a 22-year-old woman was allegedly raped in her home on Wednesday evening by an unidentified man posing as a courier delivery executive. The man gained entry while the woman was alone, claiming to have a delivery. Police are investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage, and have registered a case.
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South Africa's Lhuan-dre Pretorius, a 19-year-old debutant, etched his name in Test cricket history by becoming the youngest player to score 150 runs in an innings against Zimbabwe, surpassing Javed Miandad's 48-year-old record. Pretorius's counterattacking 153, along with Dewald Brevis's quickfire 51, helped South Africa recover from a shaky start.
In Bhubaneswar, a shocking incident occurred where six individuals assaulted BMC Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahu in his office, allegedly over a phone conversation. The attack, which involved dragging and beating Sahu, prompted condemnation from political figures like Aparajita Sarangi and Naveen Patnaik. Police have arrested three individuals, including a BJP corporator, and are investigating further.
Aamir Khan and Genelia D’Souza’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ continues its successful run, earning Rs 2.75 crore on its 14th day, bringing the total to Rs 135.56 crore. Despite a slight dip in occupancy, the film maintains a steady pace, captivating audiences with its heartwarming story and stellar performances. The film now faces competition from the newly released ‘Metro In Dino.’
S. Jaishankar urged the international community to unite against terrorism, emphasizing zero tolerance and accountability. He inaugurated "The Human Cost of Terrorism" exhibition at the UN, showcasing global terror attacks, including the Pahalgam strike. Jaishankar called for exposing state-sponsored terrorism and highlighted the exhibition's tribute to victims, urging the UN to act decisively against this grave threat.
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India's pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah is set to rejoin the team for the third Test against England. The match will be held at Lord's next week. Shubman Gill confirmed Bumrah's return. Bumrah was rested for the second Test as part of workload management. Three changes were made to the team for the second Test.
A drive-by shooting in downtown Chicago claimed the lives of four individuals and left 14 others injured late Wednesday. The incident unfolded outside Artis Lounge on West Chicago Avenue, where an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz was taking place.
Microsoft is planning another round of layoffs within its Xbox division next week, marking the fourth major reduction in 18 months. This decision follows increasing pressure to boost profit margins, particularly after the $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition. The cuts are part of a broader company-wide reorganisation, with thousands of jobs potentially affected across various departments.
India has made substantial strides in social protection, expanding coverage from 22% in 2016 to 64.3% in 2025. Poverty has declined significantly, with a notable reduction in extreme poverty rates.