Following cloudbursts and continuous rainfall in Uttarakhand, cricketer Rishabh Pant expressed his concern for those affected and urged them to stay strong. The rising water level in the Ganga River prompted alerts, while Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami surveyed affected areas and initiated large-scale rescue operations involving multiple agencies to save stranded individuals amidst flooding and landslides.
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The Supreme Court has overturned the Calcutta High Court's stay on West Bengal's revised OBC sub-group list, which includes 80 Muslim sub-groups. The court emphasized that the Executive branch can notify such lists without needing legislation, citing a previous nine-judge bench ruling. The High Court's stay was deemed erroneous, and the case may be reassigned to a special bench for review.
Farhad Alam, an SP functionary, faces charges for allegedly running an illegal 'PDA Pathshala' in Saharanpur. He is accused of teaching children political slogans referencing SP leaders instead of standard curriculum, sparking outrage. The FIR was filed after a complaint alleged the politicization of education, leading to police investigation and legal action.
NSA Ajit Doval's Moscow visit indicates India and Russia are nearing finalization of President Putin's India visit for the annual summit. Despite conflicting reports about the timing, discussions covered energy and defense cooperation. Doval expressed optimism that the Modi-Putin summit would enhance bilateral ties.
Brazil has approached the World Trade Organization regarding US tariffs. These tariffs impact a significant portion of Brazilian exports. President Lula intends to discuss the matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping. The US has also sanctioned a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice. This action is related to the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak hinted at Jasprit Bumrah's potential participation in the fifth Test against England, citing his current fitness based on workload assessments. Despite initial plans to limit Bumrah's appearances, his availability is under consideration.
In a landmark verdict, a CBI court in Mohali sentenced five former Punjab Police officials to life imprisonment for the 1993 abduction, torture, and murder of seven innocent individuals, including three SPOs. The court cited the convicts' advanced age as the only reason for not imposing the death penalty, emphasizing their inhumane conduct. Each convict was also fined Rs 3.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spearheaded a massive protest rally in Jhargram, condemning alleged attacks on Bengali-speaking migrants and accusing the BJP of orchestrating a campaign of harassment. Banerjee vowed to expose the BJP if attacks on Bengali language and people continue, asserting that Bengali identity will not be silenced.
A CRPF constable, Tamil Selvan, was arrested in Chennai for beheading his wife in Tuticorin district due to suspicions of infidelity. After murdering Uma Maheshwari, he surrendered his children to his father-in-law and fled. Seeking to publicly discuss the crime, he approached a news channel, whose staff alerted the police, leading to his capture.
Hans Niemann sparked controversy by contrasting India's robust support system for chess players with the alleged shortcomings of the American chess federation. This followed Divya Deshmukh's historic FIDE Women’s World Cup win, celebrated with significant government recognition and financial rewards in India. Niemann suggests the diverging approaches will have clear consequences for chess talent development in the coming years.