Habitat Studio in Mumbai has announced its temporary closure after Shiv Sena workers vandalized the venue over a jibe by comedian Kunal Kamra at Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. An FIR has been registered against those responsible for the vandalism. Kamra had made the remarks during a stand-up performance.
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A 22-year-old man surrendered to police after a shooting spree near Dunkirk, France, that left five dead, including two migrants and two security guards. The attacks occurred in Wormhout and a migrant camp in Loon-Plage. Multiple weapons were found in the suspect's car. Authorities are investigating the motive and have increased security in the area.
The Indian cricket team is arranging their return home after completing their series in Australia, which ended earlier than expected. Players are waiting for ticket availability to depart, with some leaving as early as Monday. The team faced challenges in the series, including key players missing matches and injuries affecting their performance.
Mumbai all-rounder Tanush Kotian is on standby to join India's Test squad in Melbourne as a potential replacement for Ravichandran Ashwin. The 26-year-old off-spinner recently impressed during India A's tour of Australia and shone in the Ranji Trophy, leading Mumbai to victory. While awaiting official confirmation, Kotian's first-class record boasts over 2500 runs and 100 wickets, highlighting his all-round capabilities.
Isro is preparing to launch Mission ShakthiSAT in Sept 2026, featuring 12,000 talented girls from 108 countries. The mission aims to encourage young female participation in space exploration. Selected participants will gather in Chennai to build payloads for scientific experiments. This initiative highlights the potential of untapped talent among young girls worldwide.
Congress MP from Sitapur, Rakesh Rathore, has been arrested on rape charges following a complaint by a woman. The high court had rejected his anticipatory bail plea and directed him to surrender. The woman alleges the MP sexually assaulted her on the pretext of marriage and threatened her into silence.
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Several standout players from the ICC Champions Trophy caught the attention of IPL franchise scouts and owners with their exceptional performances. Cricketers like Ben Duckett, Tom Latham, and Matt Henry, who went unsold in the mega auction last November, now appear as attractive prospects for IPL 2025 replacement signings.
Top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Abu Qatal was gunned down in Jhelum, Pakistan, by unidentified assailants. Qatal, a close aide of LeT founder Hafiz Saeed, was returning from a meeting with a Pakistan Army commander. The attack is believed to be due to infighting within LeT ranks. Qatal was involved in several terror activities, including attacks in J&K.
Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after the drawn third Test against Australia. Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev personally congratulated Ashwin, who shared a screenshot of his call log. Ashwin finished his career as India's second-highest Test wicket-taker and a key figure in their home Test dominance.