Nehal Modi, brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, has been apprehended in New York by US authorities based on an extradition request from India's ED and CBI concerning the PNB's $1.8 billion fraud. He is accused of money laundering and conspiracy, allegedly assisting in concealing illicit funds and destroying evidence related to the scam.
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Congress has accused the Election Commission (EC) of conspiring to remove two crore voters in Bihar, alleging a focus on migrant workers. This follows opposition parties' meeting with the EC to contest the special electoral list revision. Congress leaders claim the EC anticipates weeding out 20% of voters, a stance they deem a threat to the Constitution and marginalized communities.
Simran Simran, a 24-year-old woman from India, has been reported missing in New Jersey just days after arriving in the US for an arranged marriage. Surveillance footage shows her alone and seemingly waiting, but not distressed.
In Mira Road, suspected MNS members have been booked for allegedly assaulting a sweet shop owner for not speaking Marathi. The incident occurred when the men, reportedly wearing MNS signs, demanded water and an argument escalated over language.
Mitch Marner’s heartfelt farewell to the Toronto Maple Leafs signals a major turning point for the franchise, with his emotional exit interview and past-tense reflections. As free agency inches closer, Marner’s silence on staying and the team’s vague stance on contract talks make one thing clear, Toronto is preparing to move forward without him. The quiet farewell feels less like rumor and more like an accepted reality, with both player and franchise ready for a split.
Elon Musk has officially declared the establishment of the America Party in the United States, responding to a poll conducted on his social media platform X, where a majority voted in favor of a new political entity. Musk stated the party aims to restore freedom and address governmental waste, criticizing the existing two-party system.
India initially dominated Day 3 of the second Test, dismissing key England batsmen early. However, Jamie Smith and Harry Brook launched a stunning counterattack, scoring centuries and shifting the momentum. Their aggressive batting dismantled India's bowling strategy, particularly punishing Prasidh Krishna, whose expensive spell highlighted concerns about India's pace attack.
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi, anticipating he would yield to Trump's tariff deadline amid US trade talks. Piyush Goyal affirmed India's commitment to protecting its national interests, particularly for farmers and industries, during negotiations. While the US seeks tariff reductions on agricultural products, India aims for concessions in labor-intensive sectors like textiles and leather.
An oil drilling ship capsized in the Gulf of Suez near Ras Ghareb, Egypt, resulting in at least four fatalities and four missing crew members. Egyptian authorities reported that 22 workers were rescued and hospitalized after the incident, which involved 30 personnel. The Egyptian navy is assisting in the ongoing search for the remaining missing individuals.
Concerns arose at Edgbaston regarding the unusually short and asymmetrical boundary dimensions for the second Test, with some boundaries seemingly 5-10m shorter than usual. This sparked speculation about whether the adjustments favored England's aggressive batting approach against India's spin attack, reminiscent of the 2019 World Cup controversy when India faced similar boundary issues at the same venue.