Tensions flared in Sanaudha, Madhya Pradesh, after an interfaith couple eloped, leading to vandalism and the deployment of additional police. While authorities claim the situation is under control and are investigating, locals and a BJP MLA allege abduction and accuse the man involved of criminal activities, further alleging police inaction and protection.
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On Wednesday, students at the South Asian University were violently attacked by members of ABVP for serving non-veg food in the mess during Maha Shivratri, which the ABVP had opposed. The SFI condemned the attack and demanded strict action from the university administration.
A consortium of US-based Indian tech executives, including CEOs from Microsoft, Google, and Adobe, won a £295 million bid to co-own 49% of the London Spirit franchise in The Hundred cricket tournament. This winning bid involved an e-auction process and marks significant involvement of tech leaders in the sport.
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Neeraj Chopra, India's Olympic javelin thrower and double medallist, announced his marriage to Himani Mor, currently studying in the USA. The intimate ceremony took place in India, and the couple is on honeymoon. Neeraj recently secured a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, adding to his previous gold from Tokyo.
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The Supreme Court addressed concerns about potentially overstepping its constitutional boundaries while hearing a petition concerning recent violence in West Bengal related to protests against the Waqf Amendment Act. Justice Gavai's bench acknowledged allegations of encroaching on parliamentary and executive functions. Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain requested directions to the Centre under Article 355, suggesting President's Rule due to the unrest.
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