Surajpal, alias ‘Bhole Baba,’ testified before a judicial commission investigating the deadly stampede at a religious event in Hathras. He submitted affidavits and evidence, asserting his non-involvement. His lawyer pointed to another individual as the orchestrator. The commission continues its inquiry.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the adverse impact of global conflicts on the Global South at the 19th East Asia Summit, calling for peace and stability in Eurasia and West Asia. Simultaneously, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concerns over China’s actions in the South China Sea during the US-ASEAN summit.
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Sourabh Chandrakar, a key figure behind the Mahadev betting app, is set to be extradited to India after his arrest in Dubai on an Interpol warrant. The ED’s investigation into the app revealed illegal betting and money laundering amounting to ₹5,000 crores. Prominent personalities are also being scrutinized in this widespread scam.
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India’s upcoming five-Test series against Australia may see a reserve opener, with Prithvi Shaw emerging as a potential candidate. Former selector Jatin Paranjape suggests Shaw, known for his aggressive play, as a ‘dark horse’. With Rohit Sharma possibly missing a Test, selectors are eyeing Shaw’s performance in the domestic season.
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The Internet Archive confirmed a major data breach affecting 31 million users, exposing email addresses, screen names, and hashed passwords. The site also faced DDoS attacks claimed by the hacktivist group SN_BLACKMETA. Users are advised to update passwords and be wary of potential phishing scams.
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Two men arrested for the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in Surat were trying to flee when caught. One suspect, Shivshankar Chaurasiya, died in custody after being moved to a hospital. He had a criminal history, including murder. Police are still searching for a third accomplice involved in the crime.
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