Following the Pahalgam attack, a grim discovery was made: the trousers of approximately 20 male victims were unzipped or pulled down. Officials believe this indicates terrorists attempted to ascertain the victims' faith before their execution.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed Parliament about the deportation of 104 illegal Indian immigrants from the US, clarifying that this process has been ongoing since 2009 with a total of 15,668 deportations. He addressed opposition concerns about the use of restraints, stating it’s standard ICE procedure and clarified that women and children weren't restrained.
During the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways, three fans ran onto the field to touch Virat Kohli’s feet, causing a security breach. Kohli requested leniency for the fans, who were subsequently escorted out. Delhi won the match, with Kohli posing for photos post-victory.
Four family members, including a doctor, his wife, and two sons, were found dead by hanging in their Anna Nagar West home. Initial investigations suggest the doctor faced financial difficulties in his scan business, possibly leading to their tragic deaths. The bodies were discovered by their driver, and the police have registered a case.
Yoga guru Ramdev has assured the Delhi High Court that he will refrain from making disparaging remarks or posting similar social media content, like his "sharbat jihad" comments against Hamdard's Rooh Afza. This commitment follows a lawsuit by Hamdard, alleging Ramdev's promotion of Patanjali's Gulab Sharbat included claims that Rooh Afza's profits funded religious institutions.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at 92 due to age-related conditions. Singh, who retired from Rajya Sabha after 33 years, is remembered for his pivotal role in India's economic reforms. Known for his integrity, he expressed confidence that history would treat him kindly despite criticism during his tenure.
Tigers roaming around Kaliabor tea estate in Assam's Nagaon have led to a 70% attendance drop at Nam Kamakhya Lower Primary School. To ensure student safety during Gunotsav evaluation, armed forest guards escorted children. Recent tiger attacks, including two fatalities, have heightened concerns among residents and officials.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who retired from T20 internationals six months ago, are now struggling in Test cricket. Rohit has had a poor year with low scores and questions about his captaincy, while Virat faces technical challenges and lack of confidence. India's Test cricket transition faces a critical moment.
In Tumakuru, farmer Yoganand bravely stopped a leopard attack by grabbing its tail, preventing harm to villagers. Forest officials captured the weak and partially visually impaired animal, transferring it to a Mysuru rescue center. The leopard had been preying on livestock in nearby villages.
Tamil Nadu's DMK-led Joint Action Committee meeting, chaired by CM M.K. Stalin, united multiple state leaders against population-based Lok Sabha delimitation. They argue this move threatens democratic representation, particularly for southern states that have successfully implemented population control measures.