Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins, currently in India for the IPL, calls the country his second home and praises its culture and energy. As a Tourism Australia advocate, he is promoting Australia to Indian fans. He also shared ideas for an ideal Australian vacation for Virat Kohli and addressed media scrutiny in his role.
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Shariful Fakir, an illegal Bangladeshi migrant, was arrested for breaking into actor Saif Ali Khan's residence intending burglary. Due to financial hardship, he planned to rob and escape to Bangladesh. The police reenacted the crime and gathered evidence from various locations, confirming his presence through CCTV footage.
A case has been registered against Infosys co-founder Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan and several others under the Prevention of SC/ST Atrocities Act. Durgappa, a Bovi community member and former faculty at IISc, alleges false implication in a honey trap, dismissal from service, casteist abuse, and threats.
Virat Kohli achieved a new milestone in T20 cricket. He now holds the record for the most half-centuries while batting first. This happened during the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals. Kohli scored 70 runs. RCB reached a total of 205/5. Sandeep Sharma and Jofra Archer took wickets for RR.
Yellowstone National Park, renowned for its geothermal features, poses severe dangers in restricted areas. The tragic death of Colin Scott, who fell into a boiling acidic hot spring while filming, underscores the lethal risks of ignoring warnings. Despite posted signs, some visitors venture off trails, risking severe injuries or fatalities. Authorities urge adherence to the park's safety guidelines.
China is experiencing deflation, with consumer prices dropping by 0.7% and producer prices decreasing by 2.2%. The surplus industrial capacity and reduced consumer spending are contributing to this downturn. Analysts worry that without government intervention, deflationary pressures might persist, impacting business earnings and economic growth.
A 36-year-old woman from Amroha, UP, died by suicide after her pet cat passed away. She kept the dead animal for three days, hoping it would come back to life. The woman, who had been in depression for years, hanged herself with the deceased cat beside her. Her family mentioned she had been deeply attached to the pet.
At least two person was killed when two small planes collided midair near an airport in Tucson, Arizona. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident. This marks the fourth major aviation disaster in North America within a month, following crashes in Toronto, Alaska, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia that resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
A car crashed into a group of people in Munich, resulting in multiple injuries. The police have initiated a large-scale operation in the Dachauer Strasse area to investigate. This incident follows a tragic attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg which claimed six lives, including a 9-year-old boy.