A tragic accident on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway resulted in the death of a 58-year-old woman and injuries to 18 others after a trailer truck's brakes failed, causing it to ram into 22 vehicles. The incident led to significant traffic delays, with emergency services responding to assist the injured, who were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
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In Navi Mumbai, MNS members, joined by other political party workers, successfully pressured the removal of a Gujarati signboard from a Gujarat BJP MLA's office. Following an ultimatum, the group demonstrated at the NRI Sagari police station, demanding a Marathi replacement and action against those disrespecting Marathi identity.
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Sai Sudharsan's golden duck in the fourth Test against England mirrored Gautam Gambhir's dismissal from 2014, intensifying India's struggles. After England posted a massive 669, India began their chase disastrously, losing Jaiswal and Sudharsan for ducks. The team now faces a daunting task to salvage the Test and keep the series alive, reminiscent of their crushing defeat in 2014.
In a significant victory for immigrants, a US court has blocked President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, deeming it unconstitutional. The ruling, delivered by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, upholds the 14th Amendment, ensuring that children born in the US to non-citizen parents on short term visas are still granted citizenship.
Sidney Crosby's future with the Pittsburgh Penguins is uncertain amidst rebuild speculation and Evgeni Malkin's potential departure. Trade rumors link Crosby to the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche, fueled by his friendship with Nathan MacKinnon and ties to Montreal. Despite the buzz, Crosby remains focused, but his long-term security in Pittsburgh is questioned.
The Karnataka government has held Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) responsible for a tragic stampede that resulted in 11 fatalities outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Officials stated that RCB, along with DNA Networks and KSCA, organized victory celebrations without obtaining the necessary police permission.
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The Supreme Court dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's plea against a Karnataka High Court order, which had quashed proceedings against B.M. Parvathi, wife of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a land allotment case. The court questioned the ED's involvement, suggesting political battles should be resolved by voters.
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