The UP Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Moradabad police have arrested Ulfat Hussain, a Hizbul Mujahideen-linked terrorist, who has been on the run since 2008. He was earlier arrested in 2002, received bail in 2008, and became a cleric in Moradabad before going into hiding.
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The Supreme Court has stayed an Allahabad HC order that deemed grabbing a minor's breasts and snapping her pyjama string insufficient for rape charges. Justices B R Gavai and A G Masih criticized the HC judgment for insensitivity and a lack of proper legal framework.
The National Anti-Doping Agency (Nada) has expanded its anti-doping programme to include more elite cricketers in 2025. Notable names like Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Shubman Gill are added to the 'Registered Testing Pool' (RTP). Nada's dope control officers will collect urine samples during upcoming matches, ensuring cricketers' compliance with anti-doping regulations.
India and Indonesia are finalizing a $450 million deal for BrahMos supersonic missiles, enhancing bilateral defense cooperation. Indonesian defense officials, led by Navy chief Muhammad Ali, were briefed on the missile's capabilities. This deal follows India's successful BrahMos export to the Philippines and is aimed at countering China's influence in the region.
Gold prices have soared to unprecedented levels, reaching Rs 98,100 per 10 grams in the national capital, fueled by escalating trade tensions between the US and China. This surge is further supported by a weakened US dollar and positive outlooks from major banks, citing inflows into gold-backed ETFs and sustained central bank buying.
The entertainment world is buzzing with news as Ranveer Allahbadia faces cyber officials in Mumbai over controversial content. Meanwhile, Nadia Khan criticizes Hania Aamir's career choices amidst 'Sardaar Ji 3' rumors. Urvashi Rautela's cryptic social media post sparks a potential feud with Tamannaah Bhatia, and Randeep Hooda reflects on past film rejections due to his ego.
Hindenburg's founder Nathan Anderson revealed the decision to investigate Adani Group was driven by 'red flags' noticed in media reports. He firmly supports their findings, which accused Adani of inflating revenue and manipulating stock prices. Anderson dismissed conspiracy theories linking Hindenburg with George Soros and emphasized their control over research.
Sam Konstas made an impressive Test debut for Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, bravely facing Jasprit Bumrah and hitting two sixes. His daring approach and 60-run innings rattled India, leading to on-field exchange with Virat Kohli. Konstas's performance provided Australia with an early advantage, living up to the iconic fixture's expectations.
During the second day of the Brisbane Test, Matthew Hayden criticised Marnus Labuschagne's reaction to Mohammed Siraj's on-field antics. Siraj playfully switched the bails at Labuschagne's end, to which Labuschagne responded by reversing them. Hayden felt Labuschagne should have ignored Siraj, as he was dismissed shortly after for a low score, having faced 55 deliveries.
Union Minister Amit Shah addressed the Rajya Sabha on the 75th anniversary of India's Constitution. He highlighted that both the BJP and Congress amended the Constitution during their respective reigns, with BJP making 22 amendments in 16 years and Congress making 77 in 55 years.