Amritpal Singh Dhillon, the driver in the hit-and-run case that resulted in the death of Fauja Singh, claimed he only realized who he had hit after seeing news reports. Dhillon, who fled the scene, has been arrested and charged with culpable homicide and rash driving.
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Amritpal Singh Dhillon, a Canada-returned man, was arrested for fatally hitting 114-year-old marathoner Fauja Singh with a borrowed Fortuner on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway. Dhillon, who fled the scene, claimed he was unaware of who he had struck and was scared. Police investigations, including CCTV footage analysis, led to his arrest, and he now faces culpable homicide and rash driving charges.
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India's IT sector is experiencing a hiring boom in tier-II and tier-III cities, surpassing growth in traditional tech hubs. Cities like Coimbatore, Nagpur, and Jaipur are witnessing significant IT recruitment expansion, driven by government initiatives, infrastructure investments, and global tech firms expanding their footprint.
A convoy of buses carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims met with an accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. The incident occurred on Sunday. At least ten pilgrims sustained injuries. They were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital. The injured are now in stable condition. Damaged buses were replaced and the remaining yatris resumed their journey.
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Iga Swiatek dominated Amanda Anisimova to win her first Wimbledon title, securing her sixth Grand Slam crown. Swiatek's powerful performance on Centre Court showcased her mastery of grass, a surface she once found challenging. Anisimova, despite the loss, celebrated a remarkable comeback after a mental health break, reaching her first Grand Slam final.
Rishabh Pant shines at Lord's, setting new records. He surpasses Vivian Richards for most sixes against England in Tests. Pant equals Rohit Sharma for second-most sixes by an Indian. He also beats MS Dhoni's record for most runs by an Indian wicketkeeper in an England Test series. Pant scores 74 despite a finger injury.
A major disruption hit the Chennai–Arakkonam train route early Sunday as a crude oil tanker on a freight train caught fire near Thiruvallur. The train, carrying 45 tankers from Ennore to Mumbai, experienced the incident around 5 am. Rail traffic was halted, causing delays and diversions. No injuries have been reported, and an investigation into the fire's cause is underway.
Bengaluru was thrown into a state of alarm on Friday morning as approximately 40 private schools received bomb threats via email, prompting immediate responses from bomb disposal squads and police. Following similar threats in Delhi, authorities initiated thorough checks and precautionary evacuations to ensure the safety of students and staff.
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