US President Donald Trump confirmed that ISIS leader in Iraq, Abu Khadija, was eliminated in a coordinated operation involving US, Iraqi, and Kurdish forces. Trump highlighted the operation as a significant blow to ISIS. The Iraqi leader praised the efforts that led to this crucial victory.
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The family of Congress worker Himani Narwal, found murdered in a suitcase in Rohtak, is demanding the death penalty for the accused. Haryana Police have arrested one suspect and continue to investigate. Himani's mother suspects someone familiar, potentially from their party, due to jealousy over her daughter's political success.
The Nanded court acquitted nine individuals accused of involvement in a 2006 bomb blast that killed two people and injured four, citing the prosecution's inability to prove the explosion was caused by a bomb. The investigating agency's claims were not sufficiently supported by evidence during the trial.
A Delhi court has sentenced former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to two life terms for murdering a Sikh man and his son during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Despite the brutal nature of the crimes, mitigating factors such as Kumar's age and health led the judge to opt for life imprisonment instead of the death penalty. Kumar is already serving another life sentence for similar crimes.
The body of a male fetus was found in the jaws of a stray dog at Doon Hospital. An autopsy will determine whether it was a full-term or premature birth, stillborn, or the result of an unauthorized abortion. The police are investigating the origin and circumstances of the fetus. Hospital authorities confirmed it did not belong to any current patients.
India strongly refuted the Washington Post's claims that the opposition sought $6 million for a plot to impeach Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and also denied any involvement in alleged covert operations in Pakistan. India criticized the newspaper for displaying hostility and questioned the credibility of the newspaper and the reporters.
The Army has initiated an inquiry following allegations that an IGNOU professor was assaulted by troops during a vehicle check in Rajouri district. The professor, Liaqat Ali, reportedly sustained head injuries. The Army claims Ali attempted to seize a soldier's weapon, leading to a scuffle, but assures a thorough investigation and appropriate action if misconduct is proven.
Key allies of US President Donald Trump have urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to either negotiate with Russia or step aside. Suggestions for his resignation come amid concerns that his stance may hinder peace talks, while potential successors like Vitali Klitschko and Valeriy Zaluzhnyi emerge. Could impact Ukraine's political landscape and international support.
Union home minister Amit Shah gifted a guitar to seven-year-old Mizoram singing prodigy Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte after she performed Vande Mataram in Aizawl. Shah expressed his admiration on social media, highlighting her patriotic spirit. Shah's visit also included attending the Assam Rifles' land transfer ceremony to the Mizoram government.
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar criticized Yashasvi Jaiswal's early dismissal in the third Test against Australia, lamenting his poorly executed shot against Mitchell Starc. Jaiswal's attempted flick went straight to a fielder, ending his innings at just four runs. Gavaskar emphasized the need for a more cautious approach, especially after Australia's substantial first innings total.
Irfan Pathan criticizes Virat Kohli's poor run with the bat since 2020 and questions why he hasn't played domestic cricket in the last 12 years. While acknowledging Kohli's past achievements, Pathan stressed the need for improving technical flaws and questioned the star culture in Indian cricket. Kohli scored just 190 runs in 9 innings during the five-Test series in Australia.