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A 29-year-old rowdy sheeter, Rajubhai alias Raju, was killed by unidentified assailants in JP Nagar, Bengaluru, while the public looked on. The attack occurred around 6 PM as Raju was walking home after having tea. The assailants, who arrived in a car, blocked his path and attacked him with machetes, resulting in his immediate death. No arrests have been reported yet.
A 23-year-old woman named Anjali was allegedly stabbed to death by her former partner, Rajeev, in her home in JC Nagar, Bengaluru. The attack occurred after Anjali ended their two-year relationship due to concerns about Rajeev's criminal history, which included robbery. Following her decision to distance herself and block his number, Rajeev reportedly became enraged and fatally assaulted her.
The foundation for a new tunnel road in Bengaluru has been laid by DK Shivakumar. The project has drawn criticism from the BJP, which has labeled it an 'elite corridor'.
Pakistan has conducted a ground operation along its border with Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of 29 individuals. This operation aimed to target hideouts and safe havens of the Pakistan Taliban, which Pakistan accuses the Taliban government in Afghanistan of harboring. The operation is part of a series of strikes that Pakistan has carried out since last year against alleged militant positions.
The death toll from the recent twin earthquakes in Venezuela has reached nearly 1,500, with significant destruction reported in La Guaira, where at least 774 buildings have collapsed. Rescue teams are actively searching for survivors, and over 3,150 individuals have been injured, while 12,721 residents have been displaced. The region is facing compounded challenges due to ongoing political and economic crises.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz is under Iran's control for the next 30 days, urging regional states not to allow their territories to be used for attacks on Iran. Following recent tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran, a US official announced that both sides will stand down from further strikes, allowing commercial vessels to move freely as technical talks are set to continue. Oil prices have risen amid these tensions, highlighting the precarious nature of the interim peace deal.
A father and son were rescued alive from the rubble in Venezuela four days after twin earthquakes struck the region, with the death toll now exceeding 1,450. The discovery has prompted renewed search efforts, although the chances of finding more survivors are diminishing. The situation has overwhelmed local mortuaries as the country grapples with the aftermath of the disaster.
Washington and Tehran have agreed to stop attacks and renew talks in the Qatari capital, Doha, Axios reports.
Luchenza, Malawi – When Janet Kapito left Lolo village for South Africa in 2022, she hoped to save enough money to buy land and build a house back home in Malawi. “I said if I am going to die, let me die in my home country,” Mphola told Al Jazeera shortly after arriving home, where neighbours and friends embraced her outside her mother’s house in Luchenza. Her Malawian husband, whom she met in South Africa, is still on his way home.
James Vince smacks 84 but Hampshire fall away in second half.
Visitors never get going in chase despite James Rew-Tom Banton stand.
India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate stated that 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready for international cricket but must follow the same process as other players before making his debut. Sooryavanshi's omission from the recent T20 series against Ireland has sparked discussion, especially after India's unexpected 0-2 loss in the series. He was the top scorer in this year's IPL, and if he debuts in the upcoming T20 series in England, he would become India's youngest men's international debutant, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record.