In a shocking incident near Talaja, Bhavnagar, a 29-year-old married man has been arrested for allegedly raping his 22-year-old sister at knifepoint on two occasions. The victim, blackmailed due to her relationship with another man, endured the assaults in July and August. She bravely contacted the 181 helpline after the second incident, leading to the arrest.
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The Bombay High Court has directed Maratha quota protesters, led by Jarange, to clear Mumbai's streets by noon, following petitions citing disruptions to city life and violations of fundamental rights. The court's special bench urged Jarange to ensure protesters vacate public spaces, allowing peaceful demonstrations at designated locations after fresh permissions are obtained.
Arshdeep Singh showcased his all-round abilities in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final, smashing two sixes in a cameo and later impressing with the ball. Aquib Nabi's hat-trick helped North Zone dominate East Zone, securing a substantial first-innings lead. Arshdeep's performance, after recovering from a thumb injury, will boost India's confidence ahead of the Asia Cup 2025.
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Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov has stirred the chess world by predicting that India's youngest world champion, D Gukesh, will lose his title in the next defense. Viswanathan Anand responded with amusement, acknowledging the comment's entertainment value. Gukesh, unfazed, focused on the Candidates Tournament qualification race, where Abdusattorov is a contender alongside other strong players.
Robin Westman, 23, opened fire at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 17. The assailant had messages like "NUKE INDIA" and others written on the weapons. Authorities are investigating the incident as domestic terrorism and a hate crime, focusing on Westman's social media posts containing violent diary entries and the fact that Westman was a former student of the school.