In a tragic incident, 25-year-old tennis player Radhika Yadav was allegedly shot dead by her father at their Gurugram residence on Thursday. Police reports indicate a domestic altercation preceded the shooting, with some media suggesting disapproval of her social media activity as a possible motive. Radhika, a rising star in Indian tennis, held impressive ITF and Haryana doubles rankings.
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Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is returning to Goldman Sachs as a senior advisor, marking a full circle in his career. After serving as Prime Minister during a turbulent period, Sunak will now advise on macroeconomic and geopolitical issues. Notably, his earnings will be donated to the Richmond Project, a charity he co-founded.
In a significant move, Russia has officially recognized the Taliban's leadership in Afghanistan, becoming the first nation to do so since their 2021 takeover. This decision follows Moscow's removal of the Taliban from its list of banned organizations. The Russian foreign ministry has received credentials from the new Afghan Ambassador, signaling enhanced bilateral cooperation.
The U.S. Air Force has suspended its plan to collaborate with SpaceX for hypersonic rocket cargo deliveries from Johnston Atoll due to environmental concerns. Biologists and experts feared the project would endanger numerous seabirds nesting on the remote Pacific wildlife refuge.
The sudden death of actress Shefali Jariwala has sparked an investigation into the cause. A postmortem at Cooper Hospital yielded no immediate answers, prompting further tissue and chemical analysis. Police investigations reveal Shefali fasted before consuming day-old rice and experiencing discomfort. She took medication and received an anti-aging treatment earlier that day.
A devastating explosion ripped through a chemical plant in Telangana's Medak district, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident occurred at the Sigachi Industries facility, with initial investigations pointing to a dryer malfunction as the cause. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities search for those still trapped, while families anxiously await news of their loved ones.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has criticized the team management's decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah for a crucial Test match. Shastri questioned the logic of benching the world's best fast bowler after a week's rest, especially given India's recent Test losses.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis derided Uddhav Thackeray's speech at a joint rally as a 'rudali' act, not a victory celebration. Fadnavis criticised Uddhav for focusing on his government's fall rather than the language issue. He also took dig at Raj Thackeray, who had humorously credited Fadnavis for uniting him and Uddhav on stage. The rally celebrated the rollback of Hindi as a third language in schools.
As the deadline for US-imposed reciprocal tariffs approaches, Indian industry prepares for any outcome from trade talks. CII President Rajiv Memani emphasizes India's commitment to national interests, stating that any agreement must benefit both nations. While a deal could boost sectors like IT and pharma, failure may impact automotive and garment industries, highlighting the need for enhanced competitiveness.
Under gloomy skies, India's youthful team triumphed over England by 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston, securing their first-ever win at the venue. Led by Shubman Gill, with stellar performances from Gill himself and Akash Deep, India proved their mettle despite missing key players like Bumrah and Kohli.