An Ahmedabad court convicted a 25-year-old woman to two years in jail for concealing the birth and disposing of her newborn child's body. Residents of Skywalk Society discovered the infant's body in April 2023, suspecting it was thrown from the ninth floor. While charged with murder, the prosecution failed to prove intent.
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Harry Gill, a 26-year-old pilot, became an overnight sensation in Darwin after making a stunning one-handed catch at the Australia vs. South Africa T20 match. While holding two drinks, Gill snagged a Tim David six, drawing comparisons to Tony Fox's famous 1987 catch. Gill's impressive grab added to the excitement as international cricket returned to Darwin after 17 years.
The Congress party has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of "bias" in the ongoing revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, alleging voter exclusion. Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal announced plans to reveal "serious malpractices" on August 5 in Bengaluru. The ECI released draft rolls for Bihar, inviting claims and objections, while opposition parties raised concerns about potential voter deletion.
Nijalinga Swamiji, a 22-year-old seer, was compelled to resign from a mutt in Chamarajanagar district after villagers raised objections regarding his prior Muslim identity before embracing Basava Deeksha five years ago.
The Supreme Court is grappling with a perplexing case involving a 'ghost litigant' who secured a favorable order based on a fabricated compromise. With lawyers denying involvement, the court has directed the Bar Council of India to investigate the matter.
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India clinched a thrilling six-run victory against England at The Oval, leveling the series 2-2. Mohammed Siraj's decisive yorker sparked euphoric celebrations as players embraced and paraded the ground. The narrow win, India's closest ever in Test cricket by runs, was marked by intense emotion and mutual respect, with fans applauding the team's fighting spirit and the series' dramatic twists.
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