Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the head of Dera Sacha Sauda, has been released on a 40-day parole. This is his second release this year. Earlier, he was granted furlough in April. Ram Rahim is serving time for rape and murder convictions since 2017. His release has sparked discussions, considering his past conviction.
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Satya Pal Malik, the former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away at 79 in New Delhi due to complications from a urinary tract infection and kidney failure. He served as the last Governor of J&K during the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019.
Gold prices are expected to remain range-bound with limited upward movement in the near term, according to Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. Despite a Friday rally driven by weak US job data and tariff concerns, a stronger US Dollar and risk-on sentiment are capping gains.
Rajya Sabha approved extending President's Rule in Manipur for six more months due to ongoing unrest. Union minister Nityanand Rai moved the resolution, previously passed by Lok Sabha. This decision follows N Biren Singh's resignation as chief minister amidst violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zomi communities, displacing thousands.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge claimed Jagdeep Dhankhar was forced to resign as Vice-President after he started acting independently and allowed a notice for the removal of Justice Varma. Kharge alleged that Dhankhar faced threats and pressure from the Modi government for upholding constitutional norms, leading to his ousting. Sonia Gandhi accused the BJP-RSS of dismantling the Constitution.
Tensions flared ahead of the final India-England Test as Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir engaged in a heated exchange with Oval curator Lee Fortis. The disagreement arose from restrictions placed on the Indian team's access to the pitch, specifically regarding the distance they were allowed to stand and the curator's objections to their presence.
Prasidh Krishna's strategic bowling led to the crucial dismissal of Ben Duckett on Day 4, ending a frustrating partnership. After a series of short deliveries, Krishna tempted Duckett with a fuller ball, resulting in an edge caught by KL Rahul. This breakthrough fueled India's belief in leveling the series, marking a significant moment after sustained pressure and tactical planning.
KL Rahul has shone brightly in the Test series against England, effectively filling the void left by Rohit Sharma. He has amassed 511 runs, including two centuries, averaging an impressive 63.88. Aakash Chopra lauded Rahul's disciplined approach and vital contributions with Yashasvi Jaiswal, ensuring India hasn't felt Rohit's absence at the top.
A joint operation by Rajasthan and Maharashtra police, along with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), dismantled a drug cartel operating from a buffalo barn in Barmer, Rajasthan. Authorities seized drugs and equipment worth Rs 50 crore, including Mephedrone and Ketamine, from the Barmer site and Raigad, Maharashtra. The investigation revealed a network of clandestine labs and led to multiple arrests, highlighting the NCB's efforts to combat synthetic drug manufacturing.