The Supreme Court has commuted the death sentences of two convicts, emphasizing that the brutality of a crime cannot be the sole determinant for capital punishment. The court stressed the importance of considering mitigating circumstances such as socio-economic background and psychological state. The convicts will now serve life sentences without the possibility of remission.
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In Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, police have arrested four individuals—Mehak, Pari, Hina, and Jarrar Alam—for allegedly creating and posting obscene content on Instagram. The group reportedly used vulgar language and explicit visuals to attract viewers and generate income, earning approximately Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 monthly.
A shooting spree erupted in Fayette County, Kentucky, on Sunday, leaving a state trooper injured. The suspect then fled to Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, where multiple people were wounded in a second shooting. The suspect was killed, and authorities are investigating whether the incident is connected to another shooting at Blue Grass Airport.
Rishabh Pant's injured index finger cast doubt on his participation in the ongoing Lord's Test against England. After being struck on Day 1, Pant's discomfort during batting drills on Day 2 suggests Dhruv Jurel will likely continue as wicketkeeper. Pant's injury occurred while attempting to stop a delivery, leading to treatment and observation by the medical team and coaches.
India face bowling concerns as Arshdeep Singh's hand injury adds to Bumrah's workload management issues ahead of the crucial Manchester Test. The team management is considering playing Bumrah, despite his limited availability, while assessing Rishabh Pant's fitness to keep wickets. Mohammed Siraj's role becomes vital, and the team must carefully manage his workload to ensure he remains effective.
Team India's assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, revealed that Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the crucial fourth Test at Old Trafford will be decided in Manchester. The decision hinges on factors like weather conditions, the team's best chance of winning, and a holistic view of the last two games in the series, considering Bumrah's preferred shorter spells.
Radhika Yadav, a tennis player, was murdered by her father, Deepak Yadav. The reason was disagreement over her tennis academy. Deepak was upset by comments about Radhika's character. He shot her multiple times at their house in Sector 57. Police investigation revealed Deepak's psychological issues. He was produced in court and is in police remand.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian on the ISS, concluded his 18-day mission with a group photo, celebrating international collaboration. Preparing to return via the Dragon spacecraft, Shukla expressed gratitude to the Expedition 73 crew. He evoked Rakesh Sharma's legacy, highlighting India's ambitious and confident presence in space. This ISRO-funded journey is crucial for India's Gaganyaan mission, planned for 2027.
The Great Indian Kapil Show's season 2 continues its laughter riot with upcoming episode featuring Jaideep Ahlawat, Vijay Verma, Jeetendra Kumar, and Pratik Gandhi. Host Kapil Sharma's jokes about Jaideep's intimidating personality and Pratik's dry state appearance leave everyone in splits.