Hindu outfits protested against alleged illegal construction at a mosque in Shimla’s Sanjauli area, prompting prohibitory orders due to rising tensions and a bandh call. Himachal Pradesh’s chief minister announced forming a committee to draft a street vendors’ policy and ensure communal harmony, highlighting the state’s history of peaceful coexistence among communities.
Virender Sehwag’s transformation from a middle-order batsman to an opener was initiated by Zaheer Khan’s suggestion to then-captain Sourav Ganguly. Starting with ODIs in 2001 and Tests in 2002, this change led Sehwag to become one of cricket’s most successful openers, significantly contributing to India’s victories during his glittering career.
Officials in Sangamon County, Illinois, reached a $10 million settlement with the family of Sonya Massey on Friday. The 36-year-old woman was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy in her home last July after she called 911, fearing someone was trying to break into her home. CBS News’ Crime and Public Safety unit senior coordinating…
Idaho is one step closer to becoming the first state to use a firing squad as its primary execution method, months ahead of the start of college murder suspect Bryan Kohberger’s trial. So far, only Idaho, Utah, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Mississippi allow firing squads for executions. However, the firing squad is not the primary…
Defending champion Novak Djokovic was defeated by Alexei Popyrin in the US Open third round. This marks the first year since 2017 Djokovic ends without a major win. Popyrin, who recently won the Montreal Masters 1000, will now face Frances Tiafoe to advance to his first Grand Slam quarterfinal.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was expected to sign an agreement Friday granting the U.S. access to his nation’s rare earth minerals in exchange for support in the war with Russia. Instead, he left the White House without a deal after the meeting became an argument. Gracelin Baskaran, director of the critical minerals security program at…
Trade and tourism between China and Pakistan have halted for the fourth day due to a protest on the Karakoram Highway over power outages in Gilgit-Baltistan. The blockade has stranded 700 trucks and disrupted economic activities, affecting both imports and exports. Tourists are also turning back due to the situation.