India revived their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign by defeating Sri Lanka with a 82-run victory, boosting their semifinal chances. Now second in Group A, India must beat Australia and maintain a superior net run rate to advance, depending on other match outcomes.
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A special PMLA court in Bengaluru has acknowledged the ED’s chargesheet against former Karnataka minister B Nagendra for allegedly masterminding a ₹20 crore scam involving ST welfare funds, intended for use in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The investigation revealed substantial misappropriation and money laundering.
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During an appearance on the Flagrant Podcast, Donald Trump spoke highly of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a “friend” and praising his leadership as stabilising India. Trump described Modi as a “killer” in political dealings despite his calm exterior. Reflecting on the 2019 Howdy Modi event in Houston, Trump recalled the large...
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Ratan Tata, former chairman of Tata Group who led its global expansion and numerous landmark acquisitions, passed away at 86. Under his leadership, the group acquired international firms like Tetley, Corus, and Jaguar-Land Rover. His legacy includes major contributions to the automotive industry with the Indica and Nano models.
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A Rajasthan court acquitted the last eight of the accused in the 1987 Roop Kanwar ‘sati glorification’ case due to inadequate evidence, ending a 36-year-long trial. The case revolved around the forced immolation of 18-year-old widow Roop Kanwar. The incident led to the enactment of the Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act in 1987.
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Karnataka HC acquitted three convicts, including a Pakistani national, in a 2012 terror case due to insufficient evidence. The court noted lapses in referring the UAPA case to an independent authority. Rehman’s conviction under the Arms Act and Explosive Substances Act was upheld.
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