Anna Lezhneva, wife of Pawan Kalyan, demonstrated her devotion by donating her hair at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala. This act of faith follows a challenging period for the family, as their son, Mark Shankar, recovers from burn injuries sustained in a recent school fire in Singapore. Her gesture has garnered widespread admiration and support on social media.
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Spinner Varun Chakravarthy made an impressive ICC Champions Trophy debut with a five-wicket haul, leading India to a 44-run victory over New Zealand. This performance marked the best-ever bowling figures by an Indian debutant in the tournament. India's unbeaten record secured a semi-final clash against Australia, where Varun's spin could be crucial.
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 64,156 crore from Indian equity markets this month due to multiple factors including the depreciation of the rupee, rising US bond yields, and the expectation of a weak earnings season. High valuations of Indian equities and global uncertainties have made investors cautious.
Following a 10-wicket defeat in Adelaide, Australia levelled the series 1-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Sunil Gavaskar believes the momentum has shifted to Australia ahead of the Gabba Test. Harbhajan Singh emphasizes the series' unpredictable nature, highlighting India's need to secure victories in at least two of the remaining matches, ideally starting with Gabba.
Mukesh Chandrakar, a prominent Bastar journalist, was murdered and his body was found in a septic tank in Bijapur district. Known for his reports on local issues, Mukesh had recently exposed a road construction scam. His murder is suspected to be linked to this report. Authorities are investigating a local contractor in connection to the crime.
The chargesheet in Saif Ali Khan's attack case reveals Shariful Fakir, an illegal Bangladeshi national, was dropped near Khan's residence hours before the incident. CCTV footage captured Fakir surveying the area and entering the building.
The ICC announced its Test Team of the Year 2024, featuring three Indian players - Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The team also includes players from England, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, with Australia's Test skipper and fast bowler Pat Cummins named as the captain of the side.
State public universities in India, enrolling 81% of higher education students, face significant faculty shortages and outdated infrastructure, impacting academic excellence and research. A Niti Aayog report recommends increasing public investment to 6% of GDP, implementing performance-based funding, and granting greater autonomy to improve governance and research capacity.
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is recovering after being stabbed at his Bandra home. He underwent surgery for multiple wounds, and doctors expect him to be discharged within days. Police are intensifying their search for the attacker, who remains at large. The incident has sparked concerns over public safety, with political leaders demanding stronger measures.
China has assured India that the construction of a mega dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet will not harm the lower riparian states. The project aims to develop clean energy and has been studied for decades to ensure environmental safety. US NSA Jake Sullivan will discuss the issue during his visit to India.