In Bihar's Purnea district, a horrific incident unfolded where five family members were allegedly murdered and their bodies burned due to suspicions of witchcraft. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the crime, which occurred in Tetma village. The killings may have been triggered by the recent death of a child, leading to accusations of black magic.
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A newly-wed couple from Kolkata was allegedly cheated by a travel agency. They lost Rs 7.6 lakh. The agency cancelled their Europe honeymoon trip just before the wedding. Police are investigating the fraud. Similar scams have occurred recently. Authorities advise caution when booking travel packages. Verify agency credentials and avoid full advance payments. Report suspicious offers to the police.
India made significant changes for the second Test against England, dropping Sai Sudharsan after his underwhelming debut and surprisingly excluding Kuldeep Yadav. Jasprit Bumrah is rested for workload management, leading to Akash Deep's inclusion alongside Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Congress's initiative to distribute sanitary pads with Rahul Gandhi's image in Bihar sparked controversy, drawing criticism from NDA leaders who deemed it an insult to women. The scheme, aimed at promoting menstrual hygiene, faced backlash as opponents questioned the appropriateness of featuring a male figure on sanitary products.
The Election Commission's announcement of a special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar has ignited political controversy ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The EC aims to remove illegal immigrants from voter lists, sparking opposition concerns about the timing and potential disenfranchisement of marginalized communities.
MS Dhoni celebrated his 44th birthday amid fervent wishes, with fans hoping to see him continue in the IPL. Despite age and a knee issue, he led CSK admirably in IPL 2025 after Ruturaj Gaikwad's injury. Recently inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, Dhoni's future in IPL 2026 remains uncertain, hinging on his hunger, fitness, and team requirements.
Following the tragic Pahalgam attack, the Kashmir Police issued an advisory for the 2025 Amarnath Yatra, emphasizing travel in designated convoys from Bhagwati Nagar, Baltal, and Nunwan base camps. Pilgrims are advised to arrive reasonably close to their scheduled yatra date.
Ahead of the crucial second Test at Edgbaston, England captain Ben Stokes has identified Rishabh Pant as a major threat, praising his explosive batting style. Despite holding a 1-0 lead, England remain grounded, naming an unchanged XI. India, meanwhile, aim to rebound after their Leeds defeat, with potential changes in their lineup, setting the stage for a high-stakes encounter.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board’s Yatri Niwas Complex in Baltal, reporting that over 20,000 devotees have already completed the pilgrimage. The third group of 6,411 pilgrims departed from Jammu for the Himalayan shrine as the Yatra proceeds smoothly along both Pahalgam and Baltal routes under tight security.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi achieved a milestone. He scored the second-fastest fifty for India in Under-19 ODIs. He reached the landmark in just 20 balls against England. Rishabh Pant holds the record with an 18-ball fifty. Suryavanshi smashed 86 runs with six fours and nine sixes. He has consistently performed well in the series.
Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly criticized Kiren Rijiju's claim that minorities in India receive more benefits than the majority. Owaisi refuted this statement, highlighting the discrimination and violence faced by Muslims, including instances of lynching, property demolitions, and hate speech.