During a terror attack in Pahalgam, Assam University professor Debasish Bhattacharya, well-versed in Islamic scripture, recited the kalma when a gunman held him at gunpoint, saving his life. His wife quickly removed Hindu symbols to conceal their identity. The family witnessed the brutal killings of tourists before escaping through rugged terrain with the help of a local horseman.
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Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan sustained serious injuries during an attempted burglary at his Bandra apartment early Wednesday. Khan confronted the intruder and was stabbed six times, with one wound dangerously close to his spine. He is in the hospital undergoing treatment as police investigate the incident.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Friday ahead of the RBI monetary policy. While BSE Sensex was above 78,050, Nifty50 was near 23,600.
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Elon Musk supports the H-1B visa program for addressing the shortage of skilled engineers in Silicon Valley, highlighting its role in fostering innovation. However, Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes the program, claiming it replaces well-paying American jobs with lower-paid foreign labor, benefiting billionaires financially. Musk defends immigrant contributions to the US.
Elon Musk has experienced a significant $120 billion drop in net worth due to Tesla's declining share price and increased political scrutiny. Despite reduced consumer interest and emerging EV competition, Musk's previous resilience suggests he may overcome these financial setbacks. However, his political role raises questions about his commitment to Tesla's recovery.
India opener Smriti Mandhana was crowned ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024, amassing 747 runs in just 13 innings. The India vice-captain averaged 57.86 with a strike rate of 95.15, scoring four centuries to set a new career high in ODIs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticizes the AAP for allegedly exploiting Delhi's resources for political gains, claims the need for a "double-engine" government for better governance. He accuses AAP of corruption and neglecting Delhi's development, urging voters to support BJP in upcoming elections.
Riding on Mohammed Shami's 5 for 53 and Shubman Gill's excellent hundred, India registered a comfortable six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their opening match of Champions Trophy in Dubai on Thursday. Pacer Shami returned to an ICC tournament with a five-wicket haul to help his team bowl out Bangladesh for 228. In reply, India completed the chase with 21 balls to spare.