The tragic deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau in a drunk driving accident led to legal action against Sean Higgins. Higgins faced multiple charges and rejected a plea deal, opting for trial, highlighting the severe consequences of impaired driving.
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England U19 batter Aaryan Sawant was dismissed in a bizarre fashion during a match against South Africa U19 when a ball deflected off a fielder’s helmet and hit the stumps. The match ended in a thrilling draw with South Africa falling just 22 runs short of the target, with nine wickets down.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent an 80-member National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team to Myanmar for rescue operations in earthquake-hit regions. India also dispatched naval ships and plans to send a field hospital from Agra, underscoring its commitment as a first responder in regional crises.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized Tamil Nadu's CM MK Stalin for removing the rupee symbol from the state budget's logo, labeling it as an act of regional chauvinism. The Tamil Nadu government replaced the symbol to oppose the Centre's three-language policy under NEP, intensifying the ongoing language dispute.
Pakistan hints at India’s involvement in the Balochistan train hijacking, linking attackers to handlers in Afghanistan allegedly sponsored by India. The incident, implicating the Balochistan Liberation Army, left 58 dead and highlights ongoing regional tensions and security issues. Afghanistan rejects Pakistan’s claims, and India is yet to respond to the allegations.
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India's coach Gautam Gambhir emphasized the necessity of honesty for a team in transition mode and called for patience ahead of the decisive Border Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia. Despite inconsistent performances, Gambhir highlighted the promising young talents and the crucial role of performance in securing spots within the team.
PornHub is withdrawing services from Florida, effective January 1, 2025, due to the state's stringent age verification law (HB3). This marks the 13th state where the adult platform has become unavailable. The law mandates government ID-based verification, which PornHub argues is less effective than device-level checks.
Rajnath Singh raised concerns about Khalistani extremists operating on American soil in a meeting with US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard. They discussed enhancing defence and security ties. The talks also highlighted the activities of the banned Sikh For Justice organization. This meeting follows another between national security advisor Ajit Doval and Gabbard focusing on intelligence sharing.
Evangelical Christian pastor Bajinder Singh has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a woman in 2018. He was also fined Rs 1 lakh. The court announced the punishment after convicting him. Singh previously served time for a murder case. The woman expressed satisfaction with the verdict. Other accused persons were acquitted due to insufficient evidence.