Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the first female president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). IOC members voted on Thursday to appoint Coventry, a seven-time Olympic swimming medalist, for an eight-year term, which can be extended for an additional four years. She succeeds Thomas Bach, who steps down after 12 years, and emphasized her commitment to working alongside the six other high-profile candidates she defeated in the election.
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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.
In Kolkata, a Behala family discovered their former maidservant, Purnima Mondal, had stolen gold ornaments after spotting her wearing them in YouTube Shorts. Sanchita Mukherjee, the employer, recognized her jewelry in the videos and alerted the Parnasree police. Mondal was arrested, and the stolen items were recovered.
​The meetings were held in secrecy between US presidential envoy for hostage affairs Adam Boehler and Hamas officials. Israel was not informed of what was discussed at these direct meetings as the Axios report said that Israel learnt "about aspects of the talks through other channels". However, the Trump administration consulted with Israel about the possibility of engaging with Hamas, the report added.
BJP has targeted Congress by spotlighting Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks about former PM Rajiv Gandhi’s academic failures and questioned his competency to lead. Aiyar, a former close aide to Rajiv, suggested his political career was impacted by his association with the Gandhi family.
Opposition parties continued their protests in and outside Parliament over issues like duplicate EPIC numbers, the three-language formula, and delimitation. TMC, Congress, and BJD walked out of Rajya Sabha, while TMC and BJD approached the Election Commission. DMK MPs protested the three-language policy, and Congress MPs from Tamil Nadu joined them.
Senior RSS leader Suresh 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi dismissed the controversy over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, stating it is unnecessary. He emphasized India's inclusiveness, referencing Shivaji Maharaj's historical actions. Raj Thackeray and other leaders echoed these sentiments, advising against interpreting historical events through religious lenses and cautioning against misinformation spreading on platforms like WhatsApp.
Anupam Mittal from Shark Tank India criticized influencer Vijay Nihalchandani's startup, Make My Payment, suggesting a street cart would be a better venture. Other sharks were also unimpressed with the low paying subscriber numbers, questioning the app's viability and revenue model despite Vijay's success as a social media influencer.
Ten years after being forcibly removed from the Delhi Assembly, BJP leader Vijender Gupta has returned as Speaker. His appointment follows the BJP's victory in the 2025 Delhi elections. Gupta, who presides over the same Assembly where he once clashed with marshals, promises responsible conduct and meaningful discussions.
Luigi Mangione has been indicted on 11 counts, including terrorism-related murder, for the shooting death of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson in Manhattan. Prosecutors allege Mangione's act was premeditated and intended to influence government policy. The Ivy League-educated Mangione was apprehended in Pennsylvania after a five-day manhunt and is awaiting extradition to New York.