Shrikant Pangarkar, accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case and currently on bail, is set to lead CM Shinde-led Shiv Sena’s poll campaign in Maharashtra’s Jalna assembly constituency. Despite facing criminal charges, Pangarkar, a long-time Shiv Sena member, has been assigned fresh responsibilities for the 2024 assembly polls.
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Following the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old by a housekeeping staffer, a prominent Noida school fired the principal and three other staff members. Parents protested for increased security, demanding CCTV installations and female guards. Authorities assured enhanced safety measures, with stricter surveillance and restricted access for male staffers during school hours.
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For the first time, a student named Sagar TS has enrolled in a Kannada-medium mechanical engineering programme at Maharaja Institute of Technology, Mysore. The initiative, launched in 2021-22, has struggled to attract students, with around 13,000 CET seats still vacant for English-medium courses. Reservations in state government jobs were suggested to boost interest.
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Rachin Ravindra’s century and Bangalore’s inclement weather played key roles in New Zealand’s historic Test win over India. After India was dismissed for 46 in challenging conditions, Ravindra’s 134 helped the Kiwis gain a massive lead. Despite India’s efforts, New Zealand chased the 107-run target, marking a rare home defeat for India.
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Life threats against Salman Khan by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi keep recurring, drawing attention to unresolved 1998 poaching cases involving Khan. The Bishnoi community remains divided, with some demanding an apology from Khan, while others seek prosecution. Law enforcement faces challenges due to these ongoing threats.
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New Zealand achieved a historic eight-wicket win in Bengaluru, their first victory on Indian soil in 36 years. Despite India’s strong bowling efforts in the morning session on the final day, led by Jasprit Bumrah, Rachin Ravindra and Will Young secured the win. New Zealand now lead the three-match series 1-0.
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