The IPL 2025 league stage culminates in a dramatic finale, with Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Mumbai Indians vying for top-two positions. Despite early qualifications, these teams have faced recent setbacks. The remaining matches will determine the final standings, as a top-two finish guarantees a crucial advantage in the playoffs with two chances to reach the final.
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In Haveri, police arrested three more suspects involved in a celebratory roadshow after their bail in a gang rape case. This brings the total arrests to seven. The suspects were presented before the magistrate and sent to judicial custody until June 2. Police confiscated vehicles used in the procession. The accused violated bail conditions by conducting the procession with supporters.
Protests erupted in Imphal after a 48-hour ultimatum for Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to apologize for the removal of "Manipur" from a state transport bus windshield expired, leading to clashes with security forces near Raj Bhavan. Police used tear gas to disperse protesters, resulting in injuries and hospitalizations.
Archaeologists in Egypt unearthed 5,000-year-old wine jars, many sealed, in Queen Meret-Neith's tomb at Abydos. This find provides direct evidence of early winemaking, offering insights into ancient Egyptian production, preservation, and usage of wine. Chemical analysis and grape seeds could reshape our understanding of ancient viticulture and its cultural significance.
The Indian government is actively working to maintain strong FDI inflows by streamlining regulations and offering tailored investment packages to global corporations. Efforts include easing regulatory frameworks at the state level, simplifying sectoral FDI regulations, and addressing investor concerns regarding land availability.
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India triumphed over Pakistan in the Junior Davis Cup with a 2-0 victory, highlighted by Prkaash Sarran and Tavish Pahwa's singles wins. A video later emerged showing a Pakistani player's unsportsmanlike handshake, contrasting with the Indian player's calm reaction. After initially missing the handshake, the Pakistani player made contact the second time, only to pull away abruptly in a seemingly disrespectful manner.
A power struggle between Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has resurfaced over the transfer of five senior engineers. Shivakumar, overseeing Water Resources, demanded the Chief Secretary withdraw the orders, citing a violation of protocol as the transfers occurred without his approval.
In Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, an e-rickshaw driver's attempt to cross a railway crossing during a red signal resulted in his vehicle getting stuck on the tracks. A vigilant railway employee scolded the driver and made him do sit-ups as punishment. The incident, captured on video and shared widely, prompted intervention from the GRP and Railway Seva, averting a potential accident.
In a historic shift, Germany has overtaken Japan as the world's leading creditor nation after 34 years, despite Japan's record ¥533.05 trillion in net external assets. Germany's substantial current account surplus, driven by strong trade, propelled it to the top with ¥569.7 trillion.