Varanasi: Man arrested for drinking beer on boat in Ganga after video goes viral
Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested a man after a video of him consuming alcohol on a boat in the Ganga river in Varanasi went viral on social media, officials said. The arrested accused has been identified as Arjun Rajbhar, who decorates boats, police said.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant’s record during onslaught vs Mumbai Indians
At 15 years of age, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smacked Jasprit Bumrah for a six in the latter’s first ball in the match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Guwahati. Against a much stronger bowling unit, Sooryavanshi was expected to feel the heat, but the youngster was unfazed and dominated the proceedings. He smacked 39 runs off just 14 balls, helping Rajasthan set the tone of the match.
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Russia, China veto UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz blocked by Iran
Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route that has been blockaded by Iran. The 15-nation UN Security Council voted on the resolution proposed by Bahrain, which received 11 votes in favour, while Russia and China voted against it, and two members abstained. The resolution could not be adopted because veto-wielding permanent members Russia and China voted against the resolution.
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Omar Abdullah comes down heavily on Khawaja Asif: ‘Forget Kolkata, Pakistan could not reach even Delhi’
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday came down heavily on Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for his remarks on Kolkata and said forget Kolkata, Pakistan could not reach even Delhi during Operation Sindoor. Omar said all could see that aircraft in India are still flying, see what is the situation in Pakistan due to fuel shortage. He added that Pakistan should rather try to improve the relations.
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Netanyahu on Iran war: Israel crushing Iranian regime with greater vigour, increasing force
Amid Trump’s strong warning to Iran, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said that his country is “crushing the regime in Iran with great vigour” while asserting that the Israeli offensive against Tehran is not against its people. “I tell you constantly that we are crushing the terrorist regime in Iran. But we are doing so with even greater vigour, and with increasing force,” Netanyahu said as the world waited with bated breath for the approaching deadline issued by US President Donald Trump.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal, bowlers help Rajasthan Royals thump Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in rainy Guwahati
Rajasthan Royals have continued their winning run in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League. They defeated the five-time champions Mumbai Indians at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati in an 11-over shootout by 27 runs. It was a clinical show from them as the Royals dominated the proceedings right from the first ball of the match.
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Shelly Kittleson, US journalist who was kidnapped in last week, released by Kataib Hezbollah
Shelly Kittleson, American journalist who was kidnapped in Baghdad last week, has been released, an Iraqi official said on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah said in a statement that it will release American journalist Shelly Kittleson. The group said its decision came “in appreciation of the patriotic stances of the outgoing prime minister,” Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, without giving more details. It added that “this initiative will not be repeated in the future.”
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CCTV in police stations: Centre assures Supreme Court to resolve installation issues within two weeks
The Supreme Court of India was informed on Tuesday that the Centre will address all pending concerns related to CCTV installation in police stations across the country within the next two weeks. Attorney General R Venkataramani told a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta that he was reviewing the matter and that several steps were already underway.
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Iran’s Kharg Island hit by fresh strikes, report says amid escalating conflict
Iran’s key oil export hub, Kharg Island, has reportedly been targeted by multiple strikes, according to Iranian media outlet Mehr News.
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Sukesh Chandersekhar granted bail by Delhi court in AIADMK ‘two leaves’ symbol scam case
A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to Sukesh Chandrasekhar in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case connected to the alleged scam involving the AIADMK “two leaves” election symbol. The bail was granted to him by Rouse Avenue court in the national capital.
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