India is facing increased pressure from the US over its growing Russian oil imports, leading to a 50% tariff imposed by the Trump administration. Despite widening discounts on Russian Urals crude, making it cheaper than US alternatives, the US accuses India of funding Russia's war in Ukraine through these purchases.
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CCTV footage revealed the torture of a Youth Congress worker, V S Sujith, at Kunnamkulam police station, sparking protests and a human rights commission investigation. A magistrate ordered an inquiry against four officers after medical tests disproved police claims of Sujith's intoxication. While departmental action was taken against some officers, further action depends on the court's decision.
A Ganesh Chaturthi celebration featuring traditional drumming at an India Bazaar parking lot in Lewisville, Texas, sparked a heated online debate. A user criticized the event as a disruptive public nuisance, while others defended it as a yearly cultural celebration. India Bazaar's website indicates the performance was a scheduled event, potentially contradicting claims of unauthorized activity.
Balvinder Singh Sandhu defends Jasprit Bumrah's workload management amid criticism, highlighting the physical demands of fast bowling and the double standards faced by bowlers compared to batsmen. Sandhu reveals statistics showing Bumrah's minimal rest periods over the past seven years. Mohammed Kaif also supports Bumrah's T20I comeback, despite fitness concerns raised during the England series.
Ravichandran Ashwin, the veteran Indian off-spinner, has retired from the IPL after a 16-year career, announcing his decision shortly after retiring from international cricket. His final IPL appearance was with CSK in 2025, marking a return after a decade. Ashwin's last wicket was notably that of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whom he praised for his impressive batting skills.
Manoj Jarange's hunger strike in Mumbai intensifies, demanding a 10% Maratha quota under the OBC category without reducing existing OBC reservations. Jarange warns the government against testing the community's patience, accusing them of misinformation. Traffic in South Mumbai is disrupted as protesters gather, coinciding with the Ganesh festival.
Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj, has unleashed harsh criticism on MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev, and Bishan Singh Bedi, accusing them of mistreating players. Irfan Pathan addressed a resurfaced video controversy linked to his ouster from the Indian team under Dhoni’s captaincy. Yograj backed Pathan’s claims, highlighting other players who have spoken against Dhoni's leadership and decisions.
Arun Gawli, the notorious Mumbai don, was released from Nagpur Central Prison after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a 2007 murder case. After 17 years behind bars, Gawli expressed a desire to reconnect with his family and grandchildren. His release was marked by tight security due to threats from Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company.
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Kaish Khan, a Samajwadi Party leader and former treasurer, was apprehended in Kannauj for violating a banishment order. Authorities had instructed Khan to remain outside the district limits on July 28. Acting on a tip, Kotwali police discovered him concealed in the loft of his residence.