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PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesTwo self-proclaimed godmen, Rajshekhar Shastri and Guruji Adityanath alias Babu Guruji, were booked for cheating a 60-year-old woman of ₹69.30 lakh. They promised to cure her sister's cancer through rituals and pujas, collecting ₹68 lakh in cash and a gold chain worth ₹1.30 lakh between June 2025 and June 2026. The sister's condition worsened despite their claims.
Hindustan Times··Mumbai
SportsPhoto: NDTV CricketAustralian batter Steve Smith underwent a concussion assessment on day four of the first Test against South Africa in Durban after being hit on the helmet by a bouncer from Anrich Nortje. Smith was checked on the field by the team physio and doctor, replaced his helmet, and continued batting, scoring 27 runs off 41 balls before being caught. He did not field in South Africa's second innings, with Michael Neser substituting for him. Cricket Australia said an update would follow soon.
NDTV Cricket··Durban
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldRecent by-elections in West Bengal, particularly in Nandigram and Rejinagar, have shown significant shifts in vote shares compared to the Assembly elections held five months earlier. These changes highlight the importance of credible electoral processes and the need to examine election results systematically. The political landscape has also changed, with the TMC splitting into two factions, affecting vote dynamics and raising questions about electoral fairness and democracy.
Deccan Herald·
SportsPhoto: NDTV BusinessBengal wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel scored an unbeaten 114 against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy Group C match. After reaching the century, he broke down in tears and addressed the media about the alleged rape case against him. Porel expressed his desire to respond through cricket rather than words, highlighting his mental strength gained from the experience. Bengal led with 304 for three at stumps.
NDTV Business·
EntertainmentPhoto: NDTVUS actress Selma Blair was arrested at JFK Airport following an alleged altercation on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York City. Two cabin crew members were injured, and Blair was taken to hospital for evaluation. Her representative said she experienced a medical emergency leading to the incident. The FBI is investigating, and Delta Airlines condemned the behavior, emphasizing passenger and crew safety.
NDTV··New York City
EntertainmentPhoto: MintActor Selma Blair was arrested at JFK Airport in New York following an alleged altercation on a Delta flight from Los Angeles that injured two flight attendants. Her representative stated the incident was caused by a medical emergency. The FBI has launched an investigation into the matter.
Mint··New York
Hindustan Times··Mumbai
Photo: Hindustan TimesTwo self-proclaimed godmen, Rajshekhar Shastri and Guruji Adityanath alias Babu Guruji, were booked for cheating a 60-year-old woman of ₹69.30 lakh. They promised to cure her sister's cancer through rituals and pujas, collecting ₹68 lakh in cash and a gold chain worth ₹1.30 lakh between June 2025 and June 2026. The sister's condition worsened despite their claims.
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