Rishabh Pant's injury scare has cast a shadow over India's fourth Test hopes at Old Trafford. A painful blow to his right foot forced him to retire hurt, raising concerns about his further participation in the game and potentially the series.
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Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced free electricity up to 125 units for domestic consumers starting August 2025, a move hailed by the NDA as historic. The opposition, however, criticized the announcement, accusing the government of copying their schemes and questioning the timing ahead of upcoming elections. The decision is expected to benefit 1.67 crore families in the state.
The Unique Identification Authority of India has issued an advisory. Parents must update biometrics for children aged seven. Failure to comply may lead to Aadhaar deactivation. UIDAI emphasizes the importance of accurate biometric data. They are sending SMS reminders to registered mobile numbers. Updates are free before age seven, then a fee applies. Timely action ensures continued Aadhaar validity.
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In Madhepura's Shyam village, a shocking incident occurred where an intoxicated man, Vilash Rishideo, allegedly murdered his wife, Sushila Devi, by repeatedly biting her neck during an argument over his drinking. Following the villagers' alert, police arrested Vilash, and a case has been registered based on the victim's family's statement.
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Karnataka government regarding the death of five tigers in the MM Hills sanctuary. The incident, attributed to villagers poisoning a carcass consumed by the tigers, highlights the escalating human-animal conflict. The court directed the Union environment ministry to formulate a policy, in consultation with states, to address this issue.
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Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Tuesday. While Nifty50 went above 25,100, BSE Sensex was up over 150 points.
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