Raadhika Nanda

A tragic stampede at the Shree Lairai Zatra festival in Goa's Shirgao village resulted in the deaths of six people and injuries to at least 30 others. Health officials confirmed the fatalities and reported that several of the injured are in critical condition, requiring specialized treatment at Goa Medical College. The state government has initiated an emergency response, providing medical assistance and closely monitoring the situation as authorities investigate the cause of the incident.

India is escalating its efforts against Pakistan, urging international bodies like the IMF to re-evaluate financial aid due to alleged support for terrorism. New Delhi seeks a review of IMF loans, including a recent $1.3 billion climate resilience loan, and is engaging with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank.

If a national count starkly demonstrates that powerful chieftains of social groups are no guarantee for their base’s economic empowerment, these netas’ political influence may go down

Charanjit Singh Channi, a Congress MP, ignited controversy by questioning the veracity of India's surgical strikes in Pakistan, stating he found no evidence of them. The BJP strongly condemned Channi's remarks, accusing him of disrespecting the armed forces and politicizing national security.

While home advantage is significant in many sports, its impact in the IPL is debatable. Factors like familiarity and crowd support are often nullified by diverse team compositions. Despite strong home records of teams like CSK and MI, recent seasons show a decline in home wins, sparking debate about pitch conditions and the extent of home advantage in the league.

Civil aviation in India is a rare business where gender disparity has come down. To quote just one number: proportion of women pilots in India is more than double the global average

Jeff Bezos revealed that securing Amazon's initial $1 million was his toughest challenge, requiring 60 pitches to angel investors in 1995. He sold 20% of the company for a $5 million valuation, cautioning investors about a 70% risk of loss.

Shubman Gill's controversial run-out dismissal sparked a heated exchange with umpires during Gujarat Titans' 38-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Gill, visibly frustrated with the DRS decision, voiced his emotions after being given out. Despite the drama, GT's dominant batting performance, highlighted by minimal dot balls, propelled them to a crucial win, strengthening their playoff aspirations.

Mumbai police filed a case against Ajaz Khan and Rajkumar Pandey for alleged obscene content in their web show, 'House Arrest'. A Bajrang Dal member filed the complaint. The National Commission for Women has summoned Ullu App CEO Vibhu Agarwal and Khan. The show has been removed from the Ullu app.