In Lakhimpur Kheri, a man was sentenced to life imprisonment based on his wife's dying declaration, despite key witnesses turning hostile. The victim, Reeta Devi, identified her husband, Rajveer Kumar, as her attacker before she died from stab wounds. The court emphasized the weight of a dying declaration, citing a Supreme Court ruling, and convicted Kumar based on this evidence and circumstantial details.
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The Air India crash investigator has criticized international media outlets for their "selective and unverified" reporting on the recent Air India crash. This rebuke follows a report by the Wall Street Journal suggesting the pilot cut fuel flow to the engines.
Yorkshire have signed Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq as an overseas player, replacing Ruturaj Gaikwad due to personal reasons. Imam, with prior experience in English conditions and a strong international record, will join the squad immediately for both County Championship and One-Day Cup matches. Yorkshire's general manager expressed excitement about Imam's arrival, highlighting his proven quality and familiarity with domestic cricket.
Torrential rainfall led to flash flooding across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia on Saturday, triggering numerous emergency rescues. Some suburbs recorded over 5 inches of rain, rendering major roads impassable. Rescue crews responded to calls, saving dozens, including those trapped in vehicles, with no reported injuries. Flood warnings remained in effect for several areas.
The US has informed the WTO that India's retaliatory tariffs on American automobiles, steel, and aluminium lack a legal basis, despite India's claim of significant export impact and duty collections. This dispute unfolds as both nations engage in trade deal negotiations, with the US asserting its tariffs are protected under national security provisions.
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot have been placed on leave after a viral "kiss cam" moment at a Coldplay concert suggested an intimate relationship. The incident, which involved the married executives, triggered a formal investigation by the tech company. Pete DeJoy is serving as interim CEO while the company addresses the situation.
A landslide struck near Dewal Bridge in Udhampur district's Samroli village on Sunday, disrupting traffic along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The incident, involving a massive boulder slide, blocked the upper tube of the highway, causing traffic to be affected for several hours. Restoration work is underway to fully restore traffic flow through the affected tube.
Jasprit Bumrah's prowess has been a major talking point ahead of the India-England series, but assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has highlighted Mohammed Siraj's significant contributions. Despite not always having the expected returns, Siraj's lion-hearted approach and ability to create opportunities make him a vital asset to the Indian bowling attack.
Nasser Hussain has criticised India's captain Shubman Gill for delaying Washington Sundar's introduction into the attack during the fourth Test, despite Sundar's previous success at Lord's. Hussain also questioned India's bowling strategy against Joe Root, suggesting they should have used more short balls. Root's dominant innings has put England in a commanding position, intensifying scrutiny on India's tactical choices.
The US Drug Enforcement Agency dismantled an international drug cartel with ties to the ISI, China, and Canada, arresting Opinder Singh Sian, also known as Thanos. Sian operated a global fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking ring from British Columbia.