In Kapadvanj, a man allegedly threw his seven-year-old daughter into a canal due to his desire for a male heir. Vijay Solanki took his wife and daughter to a temple before committing the crime near the Narmada canal. Initially, the wife reported it as an accident, but later revealed the truth to her family after the body was found.
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Brian Lara, the West Indies legend, has sparked debate by declaring Shane Warne as a superior spinner to Muttiah Muralitharan, despite acknowledging Murali's ability to exert more pressure on batsmen. Lara highlighted Warne's mental strength and capacity to produce magical deliveries, while recognizing Muralitharan's impressive career statistics, including his record-breaking 800 Test wickets.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah faced police obstruction while attempting to pay tribute at Srinagar’s Naqshband Sahib shrine, leading to a physical confrontation and his scaling of a wall to access the site. Authorities had sealed the shrine and placed politicians under house arrest, intensifying the standoff between the elected government and the Centre-appointed administration.
Over 25 crore workers across India are set to strike, potentially disrupting banking, mining, and transport services. Trade unions are protesting government policies they deem anti-worker and pro-corporate, citing concerns over labor codes, privatization, and unemployment. Farmers and agricultural workers are also expected to join the nationwide demonstration against the government.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar addressed the SCO meeting, condemning the Pahalgam attack as an attempt to destabilize J&K's economy and incite religious division. He urged the SCO to adopt a firm stance against terrorism, emphasizing India's commitment to bringing the perpetrators to justice. Jaishankar also highlighted the need for regional stability in Afghanistan and improved transit within the SCO region.
In a significant crackdown, the Meerut Special Task Force (STF) neutralized Shahrukh Pathan, a notorious shooter associated with the Mukhtar Ansari gang and linked to slain gangster Sanjeev Maheshwari Jeeva. The encounter occurred after Pathan allegedly opened fire on the police, discharging over 10 rounds.
England clinched a narrow 22-run victory over India in a thrilling third Test at Lord's, taking a 2-1 series lead. Despite a late resistance from Jadeja and Siraj, India fell short of the 193-run target. Gill highlighted Pant's earlier run-out as a crucial turning point, impacting India's potential first-innings lead and ultimately contributing to the defeat.
Ten central trade unions have called for a nationwide strike, Bharat Bandh, on July 9, supported by rural and agricultural labor organizations. The unions are protesting government policies favoring big businesses at the expense of workers and farmers. They are demanding better wages, more government jobs, and opposing new labor codes, potentially disrupting public transport and services.
The Cabinet has approved significant green energy investments, raising NTPC's limit to Rs 20,000 crore and allowing NLC India to invest Rs 7,000 crore. These decisions aim to boost renewable energy capacity, with NTPC targeting 60GW by 2032. India has already achieved 50% non-fossil fuel electricity capacity, advancing its goals for 500GW by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his five-nation tour with a visit to Namibia, receiving a ceremonial welcome and engaging with traditional Namibian culture. This marks his first visit to Namibia, where he will hold bilateral talks with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and pay respects to the country's Founding Father, Dr. Sam Nujoma.