The Supreme Court overturned the Delhi High Court's decision, revoking Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar's bail in the 2021 murder case of Sagar Dhankar. Kumar is accused of attacking Dhankar over a property dispute, leading to his death from cerebral damage. The court directed Kumar to surrender within a week, acting on allegations of witness intimidation.
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Australian opener Sam Konstas, remembered for his on-field clash with Virat Kohli during the Border-Gavaskar series, is set to tour India next month with the Australia A squad. The 19-year-old, who debuted in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, will participate in four-day matches in Lucknow.
Following Mohammed Siraj's impressive performance in England, RP Singh cautioned against overworking him, emphasising the need for careful workload management akin to Jasprit Bumrah to prevent potential burnout. Singh highlighted Siraj's indispensable role and partnership with Bumrah, advocating for strategic team selections and like-for-like injury substitutions to maintain team balance and player well-being.
An Indian man saved Rs 36,500 on a MacBook by purchasing it in Vietnam, leveraging lower prices, VAT refunds, and remote work. His 11-day trip to Hanoi combined sightseeing with a major electronics purchase. This strategy highlights the benefits of cross-border shopping, inspiring others to consider similar approaches for high-value electronics.
Matthew Hayden commented on Gautam Gambhir's heated exchange with the Oval pitch curator, Lee Fortis, during India's training session. Hayden acknowledged Gambhir's frustration with perceived restrictions but suggested he could have used better language. Greg Blewett echoed the sentiment, recalling similar frustrations and noting the language used wasn't ideal, despite India securing a series-levelling victory.
Air India flight AI 2455 from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi, carrying MPs and other passengers, safely diverted to Chennai due to a suspected technical issue and bad weather. A go-around was executed during the initial landing attempt, heightening passenger anxiety. While Air India denies a near runway collision, passengers have urged investigation into the incident.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Israel's goal in Gaza is liberation from Hamas, not long-term occupation, outlining five principles for ending the war, including Hamas's disarmament and Israel's security control. He accused Hamas of being a genocidal organization and stated that Gazans desire freedom from their rule.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent labeled India as "recalcitrant" in trade negotiations, days after President Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports due to Russian oil purchases. Bessent hopes to conclude tariff discussions by October, while India's External Affairs Ministry has criticized the US decision as unfair and unreasonable.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, and Georgina Rodriguez, 31, are engaged! Rodriguez revealed the stunning diamond ring, potentially worth up to $5 million, on Instagram. The couple, together since 2017 and parents to five children, met at a Gucci store. Jewelry experts estimate the flawless, brilliant-cut oval diamond could be as large as 30 carats, making it a truly remarkable piece.
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.