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PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaKerala's Excise Department extradited a drug smuggler from Abu Dhabi for the first time. Shaun Sunil Brett, wanted in a 2023 MDMA and ganja seizure case near Nettap Junction, Thiruvananthapuram, was brought back after an Interpol red notice. The case involved 155 kg ganja and 70 gm MDMA. Investigation continues into who aided his escape.
Amar Ujala··Thiruvananthapuram
SportsPhoto: News18Hi SportsYoung Indian cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi has not played in any of the four T20 matches against the West Indies. The series is currently tied 2-2. Before the final and deciding match, Suryavanshi expressed his feelings through a cryptic two-word post on Instagram, revealing his emotional pain.
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WorldPhoto: HT WorldA supertanker carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil exploded and caught fire after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guards. The vessel allegedly used an unauthorized route and disabled its radar to evade Iranian authorities. Iran declared the strait closed and warned vessels against defying its maritime regulations amid rising regional tensions and recent attacks.
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TechnologyPhoto: Hindu BusinessStarlink stated it has built its infrastructure in India with the necessary government approvals and is ready to provide high-speed internet services. The company referenced Reliance Industries' statement, which welcomed satellite communication competition including Starlink, but emphasized that all players must comply with Indian laws.
Hindu Business·
PoliticsPhoto: Times of IndiaA naming controversy has arisen over Mumbai's new East-West Vidyavihar bridge. Shiv Sena (UBT) supports naming it after the late actor Nana Patekar to honor his legacy. Meanwhile, BJP MLA Parag Shah favors naming it after Captain Smit Machchhar. Municipal officials have raised concerns about whether the bridge is an appropriate site for such a tribute.
Times of India··Mumbai
PoliticsPhoto: News18 HindiThe Election Commission is currently under scrutiny due to the SIR issue. Following a media report involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demands for his removal have intensified. Additionally, reports reveal that 20 Chief Election Officers have been transferred within the last 20 months, highlighting significant administrative changes within the commission.
News18 Hindi·
Amar Ujala··Thiruvananthapuram
Photo: Amar UjalaKerala's Excise Department extradited a drug smuggler from Abu Dhabi for the first time. Shaun Sunil Brett, wanted in a 2023 MDMA and ganja seizure case near Nettap Junction, Thiruvananthapuram, was brought back after an Interpol red notice. The case involved 155 kg ganja and 70 gm MDMA. Investigation continues into who aided his escape.
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