Omar Abdullah remarked that the Jammu and Kashmir government would not have approved Afzal Guru’s execution, stressing his opposition to capital punishment due to doubts about court system reliability. His comments come as Afzal Guru’s brother, Ajaz Ahmad Guru, prepares to contest the first assembly elections in the Union Territory following Article 370 abrogation.
Pakistan won the T20 Blind Cricket World Cup by defeating Bangladesh at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Pakistan’s bowlers restricted Bangladesh to 139/7 and then chased the target in just 11 overs. Captain Nisar Ali scored 72*, and Muhammad Safdar scored 47*. The team was praised for their exceptional teamwork and unbeaten run throughout the tournament.
An LPG tanker collision with a truck near Jaipur left nearly 30 people with severe burns. A nearby farming family provided refuge and, using a ladder, helped the victims over a wall to reach Kandoi Hospital. The hospital staff administered first aid and swiftly transported the victims to SMS Hospital via ambulance.
An Italian female boxer who abandoned her Paris Olympics bout against an Algerian fighter caught in the middle of a gender eligibility controversy revealed why she walked away from her match. Angela Carini stepped into the ring on Thursday to fight Imane Khelif in a 66-kilogram fight. However, 46 seconds into the bout, Carini went…
Following the absence of SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch at a PAC meeting, allegations of conflict of interest involving her and her family arise, prompting Congress to accuse the government of shielding her. This controversy adds tension between BJP and Congress, with Rahul Gandhi releasing a related podcast.
Vice President Kamala Harris is eyeing a number of Democratic men as possible running mates for the election race against former President Donald Trump.
Yash Dayal credited Virat Kohli for boosting his confidence during his time with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In a chat with Sports Tak, Dayal shared how Kohli promised to support him throughout the season, making him feel welcome. This assurance helped Dayal perform better and highlighted Kohli’s positive influence on young players.