Violence broke out in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh after an alleged attack on a crowd celebrating India's win in the Champions Trophy 2025. Stones were reportedly thrown and clashes ensued between two groups, leading to arson and fire in different areas. Police were forced to resort to cane charging and tear gas to control the situation, which led to panic and chaos in the town. No casualties have been reported and officials are advising people to maintain peace.
Former India captain Virat Kohli's bhangra celebration after Ravindra Jadeja's wicket of New Zealand's Tom Latham in the 2025 Champions Trophy final has gone viral on social media. With India on the brink of winning the tournament and rumors of this being Kohli and Rohit Sharma's last ICC tournament, the duo's on-field chemistry and celebrations have garnered much attention. However, the Indian team is focused on winning the final and the players have denied any discussions about retirement.
A peaceful demonstration in Manipur's Kangpokpi district turned violent as clashes broke out between Kuki protestors and security forces. The clashes resulted in the death of a 30-year-old protester and injuries to 25 others. The protest was against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's directive to allow free movement across the state and to also oppose a peace march by a Meitei organisation. The situation escalated when protesters set fire to vehicles and blocked a major highway, leading to chaos and disruption of normal life.
One protester has been killed and 25 others injured in clashes between Kuki demonstrators and security forces in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. The clashes erupted after protesters, defying Union Home Minister Amit Shah's directive, set fire to vehicles and attempted to block a state transport bus. The deceased has been identified as Lalgouthang Singsit and the injured have been admitted to a nearby health centre for treatment. The unrest highlights the tensions between the Kuki community and the central government over the issue of free movement in the state.
The Delhi Court has recently acquitted a man involved in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots case, where a mob allegedly caused vandalism and set fire to a sweet shop resulting in the death of a 22-year-old boy. The court found no substantive evidence against the accused, Mohd. Shahnawaz, who was the only remaining accused after 11 other men were discharged earlier. The court noted that Mohd. Shahnawaz's name was never mentioned in the initial FIR and that the evidence presented was not enough to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
India's star right-arm pacer Mohammed Shami proved his worth in the ODI World Cup 2023 and continued his impressive form in the first match of the Champions Trophy 2025. Shami took two crucial wickets, including Soumya Sarkar's dismissal on the first ball of the match, to give India a strong start in their Group A match against Bangladesh. Along with Shami, Harshit Rana and Shubman Gill also impressed with their bowling and fielding, respectively, contributing to India's dominant performance in the first innings.
An international Delta flight from Minnesota bound for Toronto experienced a terrifying incident when it flipped over upon landing. Luckily, all 80 passengers and crew were safely evacuated and accounted for. Dramatic video of the evacuation shows passengers fleeing as firefighters work to put out the fire on the plane. While investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, authorities have confirmed that no serious injuries have been reported. Canada's Transport Minister and local fire chief are closely monitoring the situation.
A video claiming to show Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa on fire circulated on social media, causing widespread panic and concern. However, a fact-check investigation by the PTI Fact Check Desk revealed that the video was in fact artificially generated and falsely shared as a real incident. This highlights the dangers of misinformation and the importance of verifying information before sharing it online.
Mika Biereth, a former youth star at Arsenal, has been on fire for new club Monaco, scoring his second hat-trick in just two weeks. The Danish striker has emerged as one of Europe's top young talents with seven goals in seven games. This comes as a major blow for Arsenal, who are currently struggling with injuries and lack of strikers. After unsuccessful loan spells, Biereth left Arsenal last summer to join Sturm Graz in Austria for a fee of just £4 million.
A chaotic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station has left 18 people dead and many more injured, causing panic and grief among the families of those involved. Late on Saturday night, a large group of people became caught in the confusion and chaos of the station, leading to a fatal crush. As rescue efforts and investigations continue, family members of those affected wait in uncertainty for answers and news of their loved ones.