Fearing for their safety after a threatening video by Hindu Raksha Dal leader Lalit Sharma went viral, six Kashmiri students fled their Dehradun hostel in the early hours of Thursday. Sharma's video warned Kashmiri Muslims to leave Uttarakhand by 10 am or face consequences, prompting the students to rush to the airport.
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US President Donald Trump held his first cabinet meeting, featuring Elon Musk discussing his Department of Government Efficiency plan. Musk warned that America risks bankruptcy without government job cuts, receiving strong support from Trump. Trump signed an executive order to eliminate unnecessary contracts and dispose of surplus properties, showing approval of Musk's initiatives.
Posters suggesting the new Congress headquarters be named 'Sardar Manmohan Singh Bhavan' were seen in Delhi, prompting BJP's Amit Malviya to criticize Rahul Gandhi. Anil Shastri dismissed this as a BJP conspiracy, confirming the name 'Indira Bhawan' was predetermined. Sonia Gandhi inaugurated the new office building at Kotla Marg, replacing the old Akbar Road premises.
Gunmen posing as patients shot and killed Dr. Sunil Sahu at his clinic in Indore. The attackers booked an appointment under the pretense of having a cold. Police teams are investigating by reviewing CCTV footage and conducting cyber analysis. The medical community is demanding justice for the slain doctor.
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Police in Nagpur allegedly used excessive force while searching for riot suspects, damaging property and detaining locals, some of whom claim they were innocent. Residents reported officers breaking doors, smashing vehicles, and arresting people at random during Ramadan. The police recommended that any evidence of misconduct be reported for action.
Australian speedster Mitchell Starc dominated young Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal during the initial tests in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but Jaiswal made a remarkable comeback with strategic video analysis, scoring significantly in the fourth Test. His coach highlights that experiences like these foster maturity and confidence. Yashasvi’s childhood coach Jwala Singh detailed how the 23-year-old turned his struggles into success.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni frequently visits the Maa Dewri Temple near Ranchi for divine blessings, especially ahead of major cricket tournaments. His spiritual visits draw large crowds, reflecting his humility and deep faith. The temple dedicated to Goddess Durga holds special significance for Dhoni, balancing his professional successes with personal beliefs.
Delhi police filed an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following a BJP complaint alleging physical assault and incitement during a Parliament scuffle. The confrontation stemmed from alleged insults to B.R. Ambedkar, injuring two BJP MPs. Congress denied the accusations, claiming BJP MPs manhandled Gandhi and Kharge. A counter-complaint was also filed by Congress.
Mumbai's Economic Offences Wing closed the Mack Star Marketing fraud case, involving the Wadhawans of HDIL, who allegedly transferred property illicitly. Despite accusations of cheating Mack Star Marketing's majority shareholder and taking loans without knowledge, EOW found no criminal conduct. The closure weakens the ED's money laundering case on the matter, stating the conflict as purely civil.