Farooq Abdullah disputes A S Dulat's claim of supporting Article 370 abrogation, but Dulat clarifies he meant Abdullah's desire to align with Delhi on his terms. Dulat's book praises Abdullah's leadership, revealing insights into the Rubaiya Sayeed abduction and IC-814 hostage swap, highlighting Farooq's initial opposition and eventual acquiescence to decisions.
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Supreme Court refused to entertain BRS MLA K T Ram Rao's plea seeking to quash criminal proceedings in the Formula-E race scam. The court upheld the Telangana HC's order, with Rao facing charges including criminal breach of trust, conspiracy, and misconduct. Rao withdrew his plea after the court's decision.
India secured a crucial victory against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, boosting their semifinal chances. Shreyas Iyer's pivotal 56 runs and Kohli's century were key contributors. Iyer praised the team's strategy and spinners' performance while dismissing injury concerns for Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav met with Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to strategize for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections and finalize seat-sharing. Yadav emphasized Bihar's economic struggles under the current government and sidestepped questions about the chief ministerial face, asserting the focus is on defeating the NDA.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced that 54 out of 67 pilgrimage sites have been reclaimed in Sambhal district. He criticized the Samajwadi Party for playing with religious sentiments. Plan to transform Sambhal into a major religious and tourist destination with efforts to restore ancient wells and protected heritage sites are underway.
Rishabh Pant faced backlash for his reckless shot selection during India's run-chase in the Boxing Day Test against Australia, contributing to a batting collapse. Despite a partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pant's dismissal marked a turning point, leading to a swift Indian defeat. Captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged the frustration while emphasizing the need for Pant to learn from the experience.
On Tuesday, 31 students from Mahatma Jyotiba Phule BC Welfare Residential Gurukul in Karimnagar required medical attention after consuming dinner, which caused symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting. Following hospital treatment, most students were discharged. An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the food-borne illness.
Melinda French Gates addressed her 2021 divorce from Bill Gates, deeming it "necessary" due to conflicting values within their marriage. While Bill expressed regret over the split, Melinda focused on her own well-being and happiness. She also revealed experiencing panic attacks during the separation and finding solace in therapy. Currently single, she is embracing the dating scene.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk supported Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi after she criticized UK PM Keir Starmer for using the term 'Asian' concerning child abuse, urging it to be 'Pakistani grooming gangs.' British Indian and South Asian communities express frustration with Starmer for generalizing crimes to all Asians.
Former President Donald Trump invites the Kansas City Chiefs to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl LIV victory, five years after their win was disrupted by COVID-19. Trump plans to host them following the visit from the Philadelphia Eagles. The potential political and personal dynamics, especially surrounding players like Travis Kelce, add intrigue to the upcoming event.