Alex Ovechkin, entering the final year of his contract with the Washington Capitals, is deferring extension talks, focusing on the present season. Fresh off surpassing 897 regular-season goals, he’s approaching 1,500 NHL games. While his wife’s comments about a potential Moscow move stirred speculation, Ovechkin downplayed them, keeping his future options open as he chases…
In 2015, a special MCOCA court convicted twelve individuals for the 2006 Mumbai train bombings, rejecting claims of Indian Mujahideen’s involvement. Five were sentenced to death for planting bombs, while seven received life sentences. The judge dismissed torture allegations and emphasized the convicts’ active role, deeming them a SIMI-affiliated crime syndicate.
Families of victims of the 11/7 Mumbai train blasts expressed shock and disbelief at the acquittal of all 12 accused. Many questioned who would be held accountable for the deaths and injuries, with some demanding reinvestigation. Several victims’ families, still grappling with the tragedy’s impact, highlighted the ongoing struggles and the void left by their…
V.S. Achuthanandan, the veteran Marxist leader, former Kerala CM, and CPM founding member, passed away at 101 after battling health issues. A key figure in Kerala’s communist movement, Achuthanandan dedicated his life to fighting for the working class and challenging corruption.
Honedge, Doublade, and Aegislash are now in Pokemon GO. These Steel and Ghost-types debuted during the Ultra Unlock event. Currently, shiny versions are unavailable. Players cannot catch a shiny Honedge, Doublade, or Aegislash. Niantic may release shiny forms later, possibly in late 2025 or 2026. Aegislash has Shield and Blade forms. Keep playing raids and…
The Bombay High Court has cast serious doubt on the reliability of prosecution witnesses in the 11/7 train blasts case. The court highlighted the lack of authority of the special executive officer who conducted the test identification parade, a critical step after the accused’s arrest. Consequently, the identification of three alleged planters was deemed invalid,…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to grant land ownership to over 10,000 families displaced from East Pakistan between 1960 and 1975, now residing in areas around Pilibhit, Lakhimpur, Bijnor, and Rampur.
Two BITS Pilani students have developed high-speed, radar-proof kamikaze drones, assembling them in their hostel room. Their startup, Apollyon Dynamics, has already secured orders from Indian Army units across multiple states. These drones, capable of reaching 300kmph and delivering 1kg payloads, aim to reduce India’s reliance on imported defense technology. The team of students also…
The Bombay High Court acquitted all accused in the train blasts case, deeming confessions extracted by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) as inadmissible due to “barbaric and inhuman” torture. Accusations included severe physical abuse and psychological coercion, leading the court to question the validity of the confessions. The court also highlighted procedural lapses in invoking MCOCA,…
Ketel Marte, the Arizona Diamondbacks player, faced a tough situation. His house in Scottsdale was robbed when he was playing in the MLB All-Star Game. Around $400,000 worth of jewelry and other items were stolen. Marte expressed his disappointment but focused on moving forward. He briefly took time off to handle the situation.
