A tragic accident occurred in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district. A speeding car carrying wedding attendees crashed into a wall. Nine people died, including the groom. Preliminary investigations suggest the driver's negligence caused the accident. Authorities are investigating the incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed their condolences. Financial assistance was announced for the victims' families.
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Sourav Ganguly lauded Shubman Gill's magnificent 269 against England, calling it an "absolute masterclass" and suggesting No.4 is his ideal Test position. Gill's record-breaking double century propelled India to a massive total, putting them in a commanding position to level the series after losing the opener. Ganguly believes this Test is India's to win.
Akash Deep's remarkable 10-wicket haul against England was made even more poignant by the revelation of his sister's battle with stage three colon cancer. Akhand Jyoti Singh, diagnosed in April 2025, shared how Akash supported her during her treatment while playing in the IPL.
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The government has introduced Unified Waqf Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development Rules 2025, mandating the upload of waqf property details onto the Central Waqf Portal within six months. Mutawallis must provide comprehensive information, with penalties for delays. State governments are required to publish and upload lists of 'auqaf' within 90 days.
In Bhubaneswar, a shocking incident occurred where six individuals assaulted BMC Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahu in his office, allegedly over a phone conversation. The attack, which involved dragging and beating Sahu, prompted condemnation from political figures like Aparajita Sarangi and Naveen Patnaik. Police have arrested three individuals, including a BJP corporator, and are investigating further.
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