Asha Bhosle, the iconic singer, was recently the subject of a false death rumour that spread rapidly on social media, originating from a misleading Facebook post. Reputable media outlets quickly debunked the hoax, and Bhosle's son, Anand Bhosle, confirmed that she is alive and well.
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Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has criticized India's team selection for the second Test against England, questioning the exclusion of Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav. Finch expressed surprise at benching Bumrah, considering him the world's best bowler. Shubman Gill cited workload management for Bumrah's absence and the desire for batting depth as reasons for not including Kuldeep.
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Police investigating the murder of businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna have identified the shooter and are tracing his escape. Authorities are exploring connections to a Beur jail inmate and a possible link to a land dispute. The 2018 murder of Khemka's son is also under investigation, leading to jail raids, detentions, and the suspension of jail officials.
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In a brazen act of deceit, a mother-son duo in Ferozepur, Punjab, allegedly sold off a World War II-era airstrip in 1997, colluding with revenue officials. The Punjab and Haryana High Court intervened, leading to an FIR against Usha Ansal and Naveen Chand after a Vigilance Bureau probe confirmed the land belonged to the Indian Air Force.
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