Bengaluru police are searching for the Singhania family in Jaunpur, UP, in connection with the suicide of AI executive Subhash Atul. Atul accused his estranged wife and her family of harassment and extortion amidst an ongoing divorce and child custody battle. The family is currently absconding, leaving their house locked.
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Virat Kohli was met with boos from Aussie fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the Boxing Day Test. Involved in a shoulder-bump confrontation with Sam Konstas, Virat faced fines and a hostile reception. Despite a patient effort, a mix-up led to Yashasvi Jaiswal's run out, and Kohli eventually edged out for 36 runs.
AP Intermediate Time Table 2025: The Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education (BIEAP) announced the 2025 Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) schedule. Exams for both 1st and 2nd-year students begin March 1st and conclude March 20th, 2025. Ethics and Environmental Education exams are in early February, followed by practical exams for both general and vocational courses. Check the complete date sheet for both AP Board Inter 1st and 2nd year exams here.
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