Fahim Khan, seen as the mastermind behind the Nagpur riots, was arrested in a pre-dawn raid. The son of a cycle repair shop owner, Khan is linked to the Minorities Democratic Party. His arrest follows the eruption of violence and his complaint against Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad activists.
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A Class 12 student from Shivpuri district in MP died by suicide after accusing a teacher of harassment and forcing him to drink alcohol in a video. The victim, Bunty Dhakad, also criticized the education system, warning that more students might face similar issues. Police are investigating the case based on the video evidence.
PM Modi highlighted India's rapid growth as a certainty in the current global instability during the 'Advantage Assam 2.0' summit. He emphasized the strong potential driven by skilled youth, policy reforms, and infrastructure investments, urging industry leaders to support Assam's economic development, particularly in electronics and semiconductor sectors.
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Prabhsimran Singh's explosive 69 off 34 balls led Punjab Kings to an eight-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2025 clash. Chasing 172, Punjab's aggressive approach was bolstered by Arshdeep Singh's 3/43. Despite Nicholas Pooran's 44, LSG managed only 171/7. Captain Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera ensured the win in just 16.2 overs.
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