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Two Indian men were fatally shot outside a gurdwara in Covo, Italy, on Friday night after a Vaisakhi festival gathering. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential "coldly planned execution," with initial findings suggesting the attack was not spontaneous. Shell casings were recovered, and a witness described the shooter as an Indian who also frequented the place of worship.

If there is one thing these fathers seem to agree on, it is that stigma thrives in silence. So, they decided to borrow from the visual language of a wedding — the procession, band-baaja, and public spectacle — and deploy it at the other end of the marital journey

Two Indian-flagged tankers, Bhagya Lakshmi and Sanmar Herald, were denied passage and reportedly fired upon by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz. Crew members of Bhagya Lakshmi were told to turn back, while Sanmar Herald reported being fired upon despite prior clearance. India has raised concerns with Iran over the safety of merchant shipping.

Heinrich Klaasen proved his worth for Sunrisers Hyderabad with a crucial innings. He addressed concerns about his scoring pace, stating that adapting to match situations is more important than strike rate. Klaasen's mature approach helped SRH post a competitive total. The team secured a close victory against Chennai Super Kings. This win highlights the impact of Klaasen's contributions.

Opposition leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Mamata Banerjee, and D.K. Shivakumar have strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of misrepresenting facts regarding the women's reservation bill. They contend the government used the bill as a political shield for delimitation, not genuine empowerment, and that the bill's passage was deliberately stalled. Leaders emphasized Congress's long-standing support for women's representation.

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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting their second child, with Deepika sharing a cute social media post hinting at her baby bump. The couple, married in 2018 in Italy, already welcomed daughter Dua in 2024, and fans are thrilled as their family grows once again.

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India's economy shows resilience amidst global turmoil. SBI Research projects strong GDP growth between 6.8% and 7.1% for FY27. The nation navigates oil shocks from a position of strength. Domestic fundamentals provide a buffer. Potential risks like Super El Nino are noted. Inflation is expected at 4.5% with fiscal deficit around 4.5-4.6%.

The Supreme Court has mandated nationwide road safety improvements, banning heavy vehicle parking on national highways and restricting new roadside structures. Authorities must ensure compliance within 60 days, with district magistrates overseeing inspections. Task forces will be formed to address accident-prone 'blackspots' and enhance surveillance, aiming to prevent avoidable fatalities.

Srinivas Narayanan, OpenAI's CTO for B2B applications, is departing the company next week after nearly three years. He plans to visit his parents in India before considering future professional endeavors. Narayanan, who previously served as VP of Engineering, shared his departure on LinkedIn, calling his tenure at the AI firm 'three incredible years'.

A 13-year-old girl was abducted and gang-raped by two men in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar district. Police rescued the minor late at night after breaking down a bolted door. Both accused, aged 25 and 35, have been apprehended. The victim reported being lured into a room before the assault. One of the arrested men is a known repeat offender.