A video showing Shiv Sena (UBT) workers assaulting an auto-rickshaw driver in Palghar for allegedly insulting the Marathi language and icons has gone viral. The driver was forced to apologize publicly. The incident follows a similar action by MNS workers against a food stall owner for not speaking Marathi, highlighting tensions over language use in Maharashtra.
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In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, a man got arrested for filming a woman bathing at a government hospital. The woman was attending to her cancer-stricken mother. The accused, from Muzaffarnagar, was there for his wife's tuberculosis treatment. He filmed the woman and then blackmailed her. This incident occurred after a rape case in the same hospital.
Ahead of the third Test at Lord's, Jasprit Bumrah fine-tuned his bowling with subtle adjustments to his run-up, focusing on easing the load on his body. After being wicketless in the previous Test, Bumrah appeared upbeat, benefiting from workload management and the strong performances of fellow pacers Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep.
Over 25 crore workers across India are set to strike, potentially disrupting banking, mining, and transport services. Trade unions are protesting government policies they deem anti-worker and pro-corporate, citing concerns over labor codes, privatization, and unemployment. Farmers and agricultural workers are also expected to join the nationwide demonstration against the government.
R Ashwin has launched a strong critique against Ben Stokes' batting approach, questioning his achievements beyond the Headingley Ashes innings. Ashwin dissected Stokes' dismissal in the Edgbaston Test, highlighting technical flaws and criticizing England's aggressive mindset. He slammed England's attempt to chase 608 runs on the final day, deeming it 'hara-kiri' and a mockery of Test cricket.
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.
India's 'Maratha Military Landscapes' have earned Unesco World Heritage status, becoming the nation's 44th recognised site. This prestigious recognition, announced in Paris, highlights the Maratha rulers' 17th-19th century military planning and fort architecture. Twelve forts across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, including Raigad and Gingee, showcase the empire's strategic depth and defence capabilities.
The CUET-UG 2025 results saw two women among the top three, with Ananya Jain leading. Despite high scores, candidates are questioning syllabus deviations, errors, and the normalisation process. While registrations increased slightly, the number of test-takers declined, and fewer universities participated amid concerns about the exam's framework. Frustration persists over discrepancies, especially in the physical education paper.
Bilawal Bhutto's offer to extradite Pakistani terrorists to India has sparked outrage, particularly from Talha Saeed, son of Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed. Talha condemned Bhutto's remarks as an "irresponsible offer," demanding instead the extradition of Indian leaders and accusing Bhutto's family of aligning with Western and Indian narratives against Pakistan.
Washington Sundar delivered a standout all-round performance at Lord’s, scoring a crucial 23 and bagging 4/22 with the ball to dent England’s batting. Trusted by successive Indian team managements, his value continues to grow, making him the unflashy but high-yield “multibagger” who delivers when it matters most.
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut faced criticism from the Congress party for her perceived insensitive remarks during a visit to flood-affected areas in her Mandi constituency. The Congress shared a video where Ranaut downplayed disaster relief efforts, stating she lacks an official cabinet.