Businessman Gopal Khemka was murdered near Gandhi Maidan in Patna, mirroring the earlier killing of his son, BJP leader Gunjan Khemka, in 2018. Police are investigating the shooting, having recovered a bullet and shell from the scene. The incident has sparked political criticism, with RJD leaders condemning the government's handling of law and order.
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Former Russian transport minister Roman Starovoit allegedly died by suicide with an awarded firearm shortly after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin. His sacking followed significant flight cancellations and delays at Moscow's Sheremetyevo and St Petersburg's Pulkovo airports, reportedly due to Ukrainian drone attacks. Andrey Nikitin has been appointed as the acting transport minister.
Torrential rains and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh have claimed at least 69 lives and caused over Rs 400 crore in damages since June 20. Mandi district is the worst-hit, with homes collapsing and vehicles being swept away. Rescue operations are underway as the IMD forecasts continued heavy rainfall and potential landslides.
A tragic misunderstanding led to a double suicide in Patiala's Pooniwal village, leaving three children orphaned. Manpreet Kaur, facing marital issues, left home with her children after a quarrel. Unbeknownst to her husband, Gurmeet Singh, she died by suicide. Thinking she had eloped, Gurmeet also took his own life, compounding the family's devastation.
The Israeli army reported detecting a missile launch from Yemen aimed at Israeli territory, triggering sirens in southern Israel. Israel's aerial defense systems were activated to intercept the incoming projectile. The IDF communicated the urgent situation via Telegram, emphasizing ongoing efforts to neutralize the threat and protect civilians.
Following finance ministry concerns over declining low-cost deposits, several public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Punjab National Bank, are scrapping minimum balance penalties on savings accounts. This policy shift, influenced by Jan Dhan account data and SBI's earlier move, aims to boost CASA deposits. Banks will now recover costs through alternative fees like debit card charges.
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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.’
Wimbledon witnessed scorching temperatures and thrilling upsets as defending champion Carlos Alcaraz battled to a five-set victory. Numerous seeds fell, including Daniil Medvedev, while British players achieved a historic presence in the tournament. Taylor Fritz's match was controversially halted due to the 11 pm curfew, leaving him frustrated after a remarkable comeback.