Boxing legend George Foreman has died at 76. Remembered for his epic bouts with Muhammad Ali and his later business success with the George Foreman Grill, Foreman also made a remarkable comeback to regain the heavyweight title at age 45, securing his place in boxing history.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz in Washington, engaging in discussions that included top officials like External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval. Modi also interacted with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and will meet Tesla CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.
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India chased down Bangladesh's total of 228 with 21 balls remaining in their ICC Champions Trophy opener, despite some mild concern at 144/4. Virender Sehwag dismissed Bangladesh as a serious threat, suggesting that the win could have been swifter if more wickets had been preserved. India secured victory with 21 balls remaining, thanks to a significant partnership between KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, with the latter reaching his century.
India strongly rejected Pakistan's baseless allegations of Indian involvement in the Balochistan train hijack, asserting the world knows Pakistan is the epicenter of global terrorism. India also reaffirmed Jammu & Kashmir as an integral part of India, criticizing Pakistan's cross-border terrorism.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray emphasized the need to prioritize the interests of locals in state's developmental projects to prevent displacement and loss of cultural identity. Speaking at the Vishwa Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, he urged thoughtful land allocation and encouraged Maharashtrians to promote Marathi language and culture.
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Seven passengers from Punjab were shot dead by armed attackers in Barkhan district, Balochistan, while traveling from Quetta to Faisalabad. The assailants stopped the bus, checked identification cards, and executed the victims. Ethnic Baloch separatists, particularly the BLA, are suspected. The incident highlights ongoing ethnic violence and security challenges in the region.
CBI raided the premises of a retired NCLT official in a bribery case involving a legal firm and an NCLT litigant. The firm allegedly demanded Rs 1.5 crore for a favourable order, later reduced to Rs 1 crore. Rs 20 lakh had been paid before the CBI intervened, registering a case and searching involved parties.