In a tragic incident in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district, a man allegedly murdered his live-in partner and her three-year-old daughter. Anuj Vishwakarma, the accused, is absconding after the incident in Ganjbasoda. Police discovered a message on the wall suggesting the woman wanted to elope with someone else.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is seemingly shifting towards a 'soft Hindutva' approach ahead of the 2026 elections. Following BJP's perceived consolidation of Hindu votes, Banerjee announced the 'Durga Angan' project, a year-round temple complex. This move, along with the Jagannath Dham inauguration, aims to counter BJP's religious narrative.
American gymnast Suni Lee clarified that she is not dating New York Knicks star OG Anunoby. Rumors began after Lee attended the East Conference Finals. She stated that their interactions were misinterpreted by social media. Lee mentioned she is friends with several Knicks players, including Karl-Anthony Towns. She enjoys watching basketball and that is why she attended the games.
The Supreme Court has suspended the Bombay High Court's decision to acquit all 12 individuals implicated in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings. While the accused will remain free, the ruling will not set a precedent due to concerns about its impact on other MCOCA cases. The court issued notices to the accused, seeking their responses to the government's appeal against the acquittal.
In Bihar, over 7.2 crore electors actively participated in the special intensive revision process, submitting their signed enumeration forms before the deadline, securing their place in the draft electoral roll to be published on August 1. The Election Commission digitized these forms, acknowledging the efforts of various officials and political parties.
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal announced that trade agreement talks with the US are progressing rapidly, with the next negotiation round scheduled for August in India. Both nations aim to finalize the initial agreement tranche by fall, targeting a significant boost to bilateral trade from $191 billion to $500 billion.
Amidst political shifts in Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis has extended an invitation to Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena UBT to rejoin the ruling coalition. This comes after Thackeray met with Chief Minister Shinde, sparking speculation about a potential reconciliation. Fadnavis emphasized the BJP's stability until 2029, suggesting an opportunity for Thackeray to reconsider alliances.
The veterans' cricket match between India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends has been cancelled after Indian players withdrew, citing the Pahalgam terror attack and facing social media criticism. EaseMyTrip, a major sponsor, reiterated its stance against supporting matches involving Pakistan. Organizers apologized for hurting sentiments and cancelled the match, despite initially aiming to create positive moments.
In Malkangiri, a 15-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men after being abducted. Later, a truck driver, seeing her distress, offered a lift and sexually assaulted her. Police arrested all four accused, including the truck driver from Madhya Pradesh. The survivor is receiving care at a government-run childcare centre after undergoing a medical examination, according to SP Vinod Patil.
The crucial fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford faces weather uncertainties, with a 30% chance of rain threatening frequent stoppages. Overcast conditions could favour fast bowlers, potentially aiding India's seam attack led by Bumrah and Siraj. India, aiming for their first Old Trafford win, grapples with injuries, ruling out Nitish Reddy and impacting their all-rounder strategy.