In Bihar's Sheikhpura district, BJP leader Surendra Kewat was fatally shot by unidentified assailants, adding to the escalating concerns over law and order. This incident occurred shortly after the murder of businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna. Tejashwi Yadav, an RJD leader, criticized the NDA government's handling of the situation following the recent violence.
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India plans to tighten control on hospital billing. The National Health Claims Exchange may be jointly supervised by the finance ministry and IRDAI. This aims to reduce inflated treatment costs. The move seeks to make health insurance more affordable. Rising healthcare costs and insurance premiums are major concerns. The government hopes to enhance insurers' bargaining power.
A TMC leader, Razzak Khan, was brutally murdered near his home in Bhangar Chaltaberia on Thursday night. He was shot multiple times and attacked with sharp weapons after returning from a party meeting. Saokat Molla, a Canning East MLA, has accused ISF-backed individuals of the crime, demanding immediate arrests as police investigate the incident, reviewing CCTV footage and questioning locals.
Tensions flared at Lord's during the third Test as Jofra Archer questioned the Dukes ball's condition, reigniting the ball change debate. This followed India's criticism for repeatedly requesting ball changes during England’s innings. Former players like Stuart Broad and Nasser Hussain have voiced concerns over the declining quality and consistency of the Dukes ball, deeming the current situation as unacceptable.
Former Pakistani foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar faced scrutiny defending a man identified as LeT leader Hafiz Abdul Rauf, who led funeral prayers for terrorists killed in India's Operation Sindoor. Khar denied his identity, but the interviewer pointed out a matching US Treasury-listed ID number. Khar then claimed the Pakistani army wasn't defending a US-proscribed individual.
A village turf war in Amritsar led to the murder of Jugraj Singh, initially mistaken for the brother of a suspect in Sidhu Moosewala's killing. Police clarified the misidentification, confirming Jugraj was targeted by three unidentified men on a motorcycle. The Bambiha gang claimed responsibility for the shooting, with police investigating the incident.
Laura Loomer predicts Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Thomas Massie will join Elon Musk's America Party, potentially reshaping the conservative landscape. Loomer suggests Carlson's alignment with Musk offers an alternative to Trump, while Greene's anti-establishment views and Massie's fiscal conservatism align with the party's focus on budget cuts and freedom.
The #RedForRuth campaign, honouring Ruth Strauss, returns for its seventh year at Lord's during the England-India Test. Spectators are encouraged to wear red to support the Ruth Strauss Foundation's mission of aiding families facing terminal illness. The initiative has already significantly impacted bereavement support, with all proceeds from the day contributing to this vital cause.
The US State Department has issued a new warning, particularly targeting Iranian Americans, about the significant risks of traveling to Iran. Citing Iran's non-recognition of dual nationality and denial of consular access to detained US citizens, the department launched a website to highlight these dangers.
Gurugram Police have refuted speculation surrounding the murder of national tennis player Radhika Yadav, clarifying that her father, Deepak Yadav, committed the crime due to disagreements over her running a tennis academy. Despite the family's financial stability from rental properties, Deepak objected to Radhika's work, leading to frequent arguments and ultimately, the fatal shooting at their residence.