Gujarat ATS apprehended Sahdevsinh Gohil, a contractual health worker from Kutch, for allegedly leaking sensitive information about BSF and Indian Navy establishments to a Pakistani spy. Gohil shared photos and videos via WhatsApp in exchange for money, after being contacted by the agent in June 2023. He also provided a SIM card registered with his Aadhaar to the agent.
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Guwahati experienced severe waterlogging due to incessant rainfall, leading to rescue operations by various agencies. The city recorded its highest-ever May rainfall, intensifying the impact of a depression over Bangladesh and Meghalaya. Tragically, several fatalities were reported across northeastern states, including Assam, due to floods and landslides, prompting ongoing evacuation and relief efforts.
Grant Hardin, a convicted killer, has escaped from a medium-security prison in Arkansas. Hardin, a former police chief, used a calculated disguise resembling a law enforcement outfit to evade detection. The escape has triggered an intense manhunt across the Ozark Mountains, with authorities facing challenges due to the rugged terrain and Hardin's familiarity with the area, leaving the community on edge.
A wedding celebration in Gopalganj descended into chaos when a dispute between wedding guests and hired dancers escalated into violence. The groom, Sonu Kumar Sharma, was abducted from his own wedding mandap following a clash over the dance troupe's performance. After a nine-hour ordeal, police rescued Sharma from Siwan district, revealing the abduction stemmed from a payment disagreement.
Muhammad Yunus, the interim head of Bangladesh, is reportedly considering resigning due to political deadlock and pressure from various factions. He faces criticism for delaying elections, a warning from the army chief, and accusations of undermining freedoms from Human Rights Watch. According to reports, Yunus said in the meeting with his advisers, "what is the point of being the chief advisor if he cannot function properly?”
The Trump administration has threatened to withdraw Harvard University's right to host international students, citing alleged reporting violations and a failure to combat antisemitism. This action jeopardizes a court hearing related to the ban on new foreign student enrollment.
Phil Salt's explosive half-century propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru into the IPL 2025 final with a dominant eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1. RCB chased down the paltry target of 102 in just 10 overs, securing the biggest win by balls remaining in IPL playoff history.
Scientists have discovered that a bacterial toxin, colibactin, may contribute to the rising rates of bowel cancer in young adults. Exposure to this toxin, produced by certain E. coli strains, during childhood could elevate the risk of developing the disease later in life. The toxin causes DNA mutations, making it more common in adults diagnosed with cancer before age 40.
In a shocking incident, 35-year-old Channappa Hussainappa Narinal was brutally murdered in Tavaragera, Koppal district, on Sunday. Police reports indicate that Narinal was attacked with a machete by a group of assailants in broad daylight. Authorities have registered a case against ten individuals following a complaint from the victim's family.