Tonight's crucial IPL clash between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium faces a major threat: heavy rain. The India Meteorological Department forecasts thunderstorms and gusty winds, with an 80-90% chance of precipitation. A washout would benefit MI, but put DC in a precarious playoff position.
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The Rouse Avenue court commenced hearing the ED's case against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald matter, focusing on alleged money laundering involving a Rs 90.25 crore loan. The ED argued that Congress party donors were cheated, and Young Indian was a sham entity used to misappropriate assets worth over Rs 2,000 crore.
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A 24-year-old Sudanese student was fatally stabbed, and another was injured in Phagwara, Punjab, during an early morning attack. The victims, along with female companions, were on their way to morning prayers when a group of students and ex-students from Lovely Professional University (LPU) accosted them, leading to a violent confrontation in which knives were used.
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