G S Sharanya, an IT professional from Kerala, was lost for four days in a dense forest near Tadiandamol. She survived by drinking stream water and remained safe. Sharanya was eventually found by locals. The ordeal has not diminished her love for trekking and the wilderness. She plans future trips.
A local cricket umpire, Dola Ajith Babu, was tragically stabbed to death in Visakhapatnam following a dispute over a run-out decision. The incident escalated when a spectator, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, attacked Babu and another umpire after an earlier argument was settled. Babu succumbed to his injuries despite efforts to save him.
Tata Sons’ new ventures face mounting losses, with projections for FY26 reaching Rs 29,000 crore. This sharp increase has raised concerns, impacting leadership decisions. Tata Digital and Air India are major contributors to these losses. A plan to control spending is expected soon. The group is reassessing strategies for these ambitious projects.
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed West Asia’s stability with his Iranian counterpart, emphasizing support for regional peace efforts. Conversations with Qatar and the UAE also touched upon military escalation and its security implications. Iran highlighted alleged “heinous crimes” by “aggressors,” while Qatar urged an end to “unjustified Iranian attacks” and stressed de-escalation.
Five youths are accused of sexually harassing a Japanese tourist near Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur. The group allegedly pushed the woman, held her, and attempted to kiss her before fleeing when she raised the alarm and a security guard approached. An FIR has been registered, but no arrests have been made.
Nearly 27 lakh voters in West Bengal face exclusion from the electoral roll as their claims were rejected by judicial officers. The Supreme Court has ruled against the inclusion of names pending appeals, citing the burden on tribunals and potential chaos. Deletions now stand at 88.8 lakh, impacting 11.6% of the electorate.
