The Hockey Canada sexual assault trial concluded, with Justice Maria Carroccia set to deliver the verdict on July 24. Five NHL players—Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dubé, and Cal Foote—face sexual assault charges from a 2018 incident. The Crown argued the complainant's compliance wasn't consent, while defense attorneys questioned her credibility, alleging regret over the encounter.
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Vadodara police apprehended six individuals attempting to sell ambergris, a rare and valuable substance, in the city. The seized ambergris is estimated to be worth over Rs 1.58 crore. Authorities intercepted the accused in Bil village, discovering the ambergris during a car search.
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Indian Railways is set to introduce significant changes to its passenger reservation system, aiming to enhance passenger comfort. Key improvements include preparing reservation charts eight hours in advance, implementing verified user-only Tatkal ticket bookings with OTP authentication by July 2025, and launching a new passenger reservation system by December 2025.
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