In Jammu, a young man, Manan Anand, has been booked for allegedly hitting an elderly man after their vehicles collided. CCTV footage shows Anand driving recklessly before the initial collision, after which he intentionally reversed his Mahindra Thar to strike the victim again near Allora Textiles.
Related news
Former England captain Michael Atherton has cautioned that Gautam Gambhir's position as India's head coach could be in jeopardy if the team suffers a third consecutive Test series loss. Team India is currently trailing 1-2 against England, and Atherton emphasised the immense pressure to win that comes with leading the Indian team, given their resources and expectations.
A special NIA court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, citing lack of evidence. BJP leaders slammed the Congress for fabricating the "Hindu terror" narrative, demanding an apology. Owaisi questioned the probe, while the Congress defended its record, asserting that terror has no religion. Victims' lawyer plans to challenge the acquittal in higher court.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced in Lok Sabha that security forces neutralized three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack during Operation Mahadev. The terrorists, identified as Suleman, Afghan, and Jibran, were A-category members of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Investigation involved questioning over a thousand individuals, creating composite sketches, and detaining those who provided food and shelter to the terrorists.
The Supreme Court urged the Election Commission to consider Aadhaar and voter ID cards as valid identity proofs during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision. Petitioners, including ADR, raised concerns about the exercise's legality and potential disenfranchisement, alleging arbitrary practices and violations of constitutional rights. Despite the EC's claims of high voter participation, reports suggest irregularities and potential fraud in the process.
Divya Deshmukh, with modest expectations, remarkably won the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025, securing a spot in the Candidates tournament and the World Cup title. This victory automatically granted her the Grandmaster title, bypassing the usual norm and rating requirements. Deshmukh defeated Koneru Humpy, becoming the fourth Indian woman to achieve Grandmaster status.
Following recent incidents and regulatory scrutiny, the Tata Group and the aviation ministry are collaborating to revitalise Air India. Discussions between N Chandrasekaran, aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu, and airline management focused on addressing maintenance issues, leadership, and communication strategies. The priority is to restore flyer confidence by emphasizing safety over rapid growth, potentially involving Singapore Airlines more visibly in the process.
US Vice President JD Vance dismisses fears of AI-driven mass unemployment, asserting that current labor market trends don't support such claims. Speaking at the AI Action Summit in Paris, Vance argued that AI will augment human labor, boosting productivity and creating new job opportunities.
Tensions flared ahead of the crucial fifth Test at The Oval as India captain Shubman Gill addressed a controversy involving head coach Gautam Gambhir and curator Lee Fortis over pitch access. Gill questioned Fortis's conduct and restrictions, while Ben Stokes criticiced the demanding schedule. With England leading the series 2-1, the final Test is poised to be a dramatic conclusion.
The International Court of Justice says countries may break international law by not protecting the climate. The court opened the door for reparations to affected countries. The UN general assembly asked the ICJ for its opinion in 2023. The court said everyone has a right to a healthy environment. Experts say this could shape future lawsuits and climate policies.
The Election Commission has announced a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to safeguard the integrity of voter lists, citing its constitutional duty. This decision arrives amidst opposition uproar, particularly in Bihar, where concerns about the revision process have been raised.