Shiv Sena leader Shambhuraj Desai urged prompt action against comedian Kunal Kamra following a parody song targeting deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Sena workers vandalized a Mumbai studio in response, leading to arrests. Desai warned police to act quickly, emphasizing the tension among party workers.
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India's U-19 women's cricket team clinched the inaugural Asia Cup title with a 41-run victory over Bangladesh. Gongadi Trisha's crucial half-century (52 runs) anchored India's 117/7, despite Farjana Easmin's four-wicket haul for Bangladesh. Aayushi Shukla's impressive 3/17, along with other bowlers' contributions, restricted Bangladesh to 76 all out. Trisha's performance earned her the Player of the Match award.
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The Gujarat high court has requested a response from UIDAI regarding Mohammed Mansuri's difficulty in updating his Aadhaar card due to a biometric mismatch. Mansuri's biometrics, recorded during childhood, do not match his current ones, preventing the update of his photograph and birthdate.
President Trump plans to announce 'Liberation Day,' imposing 25% tariffs intended to boost US revenue by $6 trillion over a decade but risking global economic instability. Economists predict a $1.4 trillion global income hit, inflation, and disrupted trade. While some countries like India may gain initially, experts warn of long-term negative impacts.
Before settling down with Becky Lynch, WWE superstar Seth Rollins experienced a series of public romances. His early relationship with Leighla Schultz, a hairstylist and wrestler, ended after a broken engagement. A subsequent relationship with Zahra Schreiber, a fellow NXT wrestler, was marred by leaked photos and her WWE release.
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 100, leading India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy Group A match. The victory, sealed with a boundary, was an emotional moment as Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma watched from the stands. Sharma praised Kohli's contributions to Indian cricket and defended him against critics.
Bhabesh Chandra Roy, a Hindu community leader, was kidnapped from his home in Dinajpur, Bangladesh, and later found dead. Family reports indicate he was abducted by four men on motorcycles and brutally assaulted. India has responded by urging Bangladesh to focus on protecting its minorities, dismissing comments about violence in West Bengal.
Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia were elected unopposed as BCCI secretary and treasurer, succeeding Jay Shah and Ashish Shelar. Shah vacated the secretary post to become ICC chairman, and Shelar became a cabinet minister. Saikia was previously joint secretary and had handled the secretary's duties since December 1. No voting was required for these uncontested posts.
President Trump reaffirmed his tough stance on trade, asserting that no country, particularly China, would escape tariffs. He dismissed claims of exemptions for tech products, clarifying they were reclassifications subject to existing tariffs. Trump vowed to investigate the electronics supply chain, aiming to end perceived trade abuses and restore America's economic strength through new policies.
Two Indian nationals, Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu and Muraleedharan Perumthatta Valappil, were executed in the UAE after the country's highest court upheld their death sentences for murder. Despite diplomatic efforts and mercy petitions, the sentences were carried out. The Indian Embassy provided consular and legal assistance throughout the case.