Rakshit Ravish Chaurasia, a 23-year-old law student, denied being drunk during a car accident in Vadodara that killed a woman and injured four others. He claimed the accident occurred after his car's airbags deployed suddenly. CCTV footage captured the incident, and Chaurasia has been arrested and booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
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After India’s triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, head coach Gautam Gambhir, known for his serious demeanor, joined Navjot Singh Sidhu in a playful post-match shayari. Sidhu convinced Gambhir to do a bhangra move in celebration. This victory marked India's third Champions Trophy win. This was India's third Champions Trophy triumph, having previously won in 2002 (as joint winners with Sri Lanka) and in 2013.
The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting Detroit Pistons' Malik Beasley to improve their three-point shooting. Beasley, enjoying a career-best season with a 41.8% success rate from beyond the arc, could complement the Lakers' playmakers Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Reuniting with Beasley could enhance their offensive efficiency and boost their championship hopes.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced transformative tax reforms aiming to benefit India's middle class. Key highlights include no income tax for earnings up to Rs 12 lakh, with a simplified tax rate structure. The measures are expected to substantially reduce taxes for the middle class, creating a buzz on social media with various reactions and memes.
A 25-day blackout in Soraha village, Budaun district, ended as a new transformer was installed after the old one was stolen. The villagers, particularly students and farmers, endured freezing nights without electricity. The replacement transformer was fast-tracked following a news report highlighting their plight. Villagers expressed relief as power was restored.
The Supreme Court halted the Delhi high court's order for the Delhi government to sign an MoU with the Centre for the PM-ABHIM scheme. The Delhi government challenged the directive, arguing their healthcare schemes are more effective and that the Centre's scheme would impose a financial burden.
Asian markets faced a sharp decline due to escalating US-China trade tensions. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index significantly dropped. Investors rushed to safer assets like yen and gold. President Trump's tariff hikes on Chinese goods triggered retaliatory measures from Beijing. Wall Street also experienced a major sell-off. Global talks are expected as countries seek to address trade imbalances.
A Special Investigation Team in Mumbai has found 63 more forged records related to illegal construction in Coastal Regulation and No Development Zones, raising the total to 165. The tampered maps enabled unauthorized building on 267 properties. Five people have been arrested, including two retired officials and a contractor, with involvement from various governmental departments.
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