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Drama in PSL! Steve Smith smashes bat in dressing room after fiery send-off
Steve Smith’s frustration boiled over in the PSL after a heated send-off, with a viral video capturing him slamming his bat in the dressing room. His early dismissal for 13 runs came after a dropped catch, and his team, Multan Sultans, ultimately lost to Hyderabad Kingsmen by eight wickets in a crucial Eliminator match.
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AbbVie’s patent on immunology therapy rejected
Good news for Indian patients as the Patent Office rejected AbbVie’s Rinvoq patent, citing obviousness and lack of inventive step. This decision, crucial for affordable generic versions, prevents patent ‘evergreening’ and upholds India’s patent law. Generic manufacturers had opposed the application, leading to extensive hearings. Rinvoq treats autoimmune diseases and has significant global sales.
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‘Our house feels like a gutter’: Sewer water flows through Delhi’s Janakpuri taps
The residents of Janakpuri are grappling with an acute water crisis, plagued by a nauseating odor and a rise in health issues that has persisted for months. Families are compelled to invest heavily in bottled water for their daily needs, as the foul-smelling tap water, likened to sewage, poses a serious health risk.
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RBI’s new NBFC rules a blow to Tata Sons’ plan to stay unlisted
The RBI has thwarted Tata Sons’ attempt to avoid a public listing. A recent clarification states that equity from group companies with market access counts as indirect public funds, invalidating Tata Sons’ argument for deregistration. This ruling, effective July 1, impacts the conglomerate’s holding company, which has substantial assets exceeding the deregistration threshold.
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Pornographic content plays during hearing, Delhi high court asks cops to probe
In a shocking turn of events, the virtual proceedings of the Delhi High Court faced interruptions not once, but three times, due to a hacker broadcasting explicit content. This egregious act, attributed to an individual with the pseudonym ‘Sh*tjeet Sighn’, prompted the Chief Justice to halt the hearings while raising alarms about the court’s cybersecurity
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12 die as pickup overturns, crashes into SUV in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar
In a devastating event on the Indore-Ahmedabad highway, a speeding pickup truck carrying workers flipped over and collided with an SUV, leading to the tragic death of 12 individuals, among them three innocent children. Many survivors are now facing critical injuries.
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Sooryavanshi’s RR future in doubt? Stuart Broad believes ‘he can go into auction’
Stuart Broad lauded Rajasthan Royals for their foresight in signing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a teenage prodigy who has set IPL 2026 ablaze. Initially questioned, the move has paid dividends as Sooryavanshi leads the run charts with explosive batting. Broad believes the young star’s value will skyrocket if he enters the auction, highlighting the Royals’ astute scouting.