A B-school student in Kolkata was arrested following accusations of drugging and raping a woman psychologist during a counseling session in his hostel room. However, a twist emerged when the woman's father refuted the allegations, claiming police coercion. The student is currently in police custody, while the police are facing non-cooperation from the family.
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Shubman Gill etched his name in cricket history, becoming only the second Indian captain to score centuries in both the first and second Tests in England. Following his 147 at Headingley, Gill's unbeaten 114 at Edgbaston led India to 310/5, showcasing exceptional leadership under pressure.
Ruidoso, New Mexico, faced devastating flash floods, sweeping away homes and stranding residents. Emergency crews performed 85 swift-water rescues as floodwaters submerged roads and entered homes. The Rio Ruidoso surged nearly 19 feet, prompting warnings for residents to seek higher ground. The area, vulnerable due to prior wildfires, experienced even higher floodwaters than last summer, impacting previously unaffected areas.
A gangster's wife's accidental death in Nagpur, linked to an affair with another gang member, ignited a feud within the Ippa gang. Arshad Topi, the lover, is now a target, seeking police protection as the gang seeks revenge, suspecting foul play in the woman's death. Police are on high alert to prevent further violence.
A former aide to Steve Bannon warns Republicans risk losing a significant number of House seats in the 2026 mid-term elections due to the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case files. This could potentially erode the MAGA movement's support. Donald Trump has accused Obama, Biden, and Clinton of creating the 'Epstein Files'.
A convoy of buses carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims met with an accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. The incident occurred on Sunday. At least ten pilgrims sustained injuries. They were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital. The injured are now in stable condition. Damaged buses were replaced and the remaining yatris resumed their journey.
SEBI has banned Jane Street Group from Indian markets. The firm allegedly inflated prices before selling aggressively, profiting from options while retail investors were misled. SEBI is now seizing Rs 4,840 crore in unlawful gains, highlighting concerns about algorithmic trading's impact on the Indian derivatives market.
A preliminary report on the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad reveals a dual engine failure caused by fuel cutoff switches being inexplicably moved. Cockpit recordings capture confusion among the pilots, with one denying responsibility. Despite engine restarts, the plane crashed shortly after takeoff.
Ravindra Jadeja's crucial 89 and his significant partnership with Shubman Gill highlighted India's recovery on Day 2 against England. Jadeja, however, raised eyebrows by breaking BCCI protocols for extra practice, justifying it as vital preparation. He also refuted Ben Stokes' accusation of pitch tampering. With England struggling at 77 for 3, Jadeja hinted at further dominance from India.
The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has challenged the Election Commission's special intensive revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls in the Supreme Court, arguing it could disenfranchise lakhs, particularly from marginalized communities. ADR contends the SIR's documentation requirements disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, as Aadhaar and ration cards are not accepted.