Tragedy struck as two Hyderabad students, Chaitanya Tarre and Rishiteja Rapu, lost their lives in a car collision in Essex, UK, early Monday. The accident, involving two cars carrying nine Indian students returning from a Ganesh idol immersion, left five others injured.
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Donald Trump wants Roger Clemens in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He urged Clemens to sue Major League Baseball. Trump highlighted Clemens' achievements and denied drug use allegations. He compared Clemens' situation to Pete Rose's case. Trump criticized MLB for delaying Rose's consideration. He emphasized talent should be the reason for Hall of Fame induction.
Amid strained diplomatic relations, India has appointed Dinesh K Patnaik, a seasoned diplomat from the 1990 IFS batch, as the new High Commissioner to Canada. Patnaik, currently serving as India’s Ambassador to Spain, brings over 30 years of experience from various international missions. This appointment comes after India withdrew its High Commissioner and other diplomats following actions by Canada.
A Jaipur family court granted a 67-year-old man a divorce after 43 years of marriage, citing his wife's constant suspicion and character assassination as mental cruelty. The retired government officer filed for divorce in 2021, alleging taunts about their home and her accusations. The court found the wife's allegations unsubstantiated, leading to the divorce decree.
A devastating 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan's Kunar province, resulting in at least 250 fatalities and over 500 injuries. The midnight quake, followed by aftershocks, toppled homes along the Pakistan border. Rescue operations are underway in remote districts, with the toll expected to rise due to difficult access and fragile housing in the region.
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union-Wade celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary, sharing glimpses of their beach vacation on social media. Union reposted a photo of herself in front of a vibrant graffiti wall from Wade's Instagram post. The couple, despite initial skepticism from Wade's family due to their age gap, now enjoy a strong bond and family acceptance.
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The West Bengal Urdu Academy postponed a poetry symposium featuring Javed Akhtar after religious groups protested his invitation, citing that his comments hurt their sentiments. While the Academy cited "unavoidable circumstances," critics suggest yielding to pressure. Akhtar stated he receives criticism from both Hindu and Muslim organizations and remains undeterred, hoping to visit Kolkata soon.