Chennai Super Kings snapped their five-match losing streak with a thrilling five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, fueled by MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube's explosive partnership. Chasing 167, CSK overcame a middle-order wobble, while LSG's Rishabh Pant's half-century went in vain. Dube credited Dhoni's aggressive batting for easing the pressure during the chase.
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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.
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