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Protests erupted in Leh, Ladakh, with demonstrators clashing with police and setting a police vehicle on fire. The unrest, spurred by the Leh Apex Body's youth wing, supports environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. Wangchuk is advocating for statehood and Sixth Schedule status for the Union Territory, amidst stalled talks with the Home Ministry.

Chinmayanad Saraswati, manager of an engineering institute in Delhi, is accused of sexually harassing multiple female students. Authorities estimate around 12 to 15 students may have been harassed. Police investigations revealed abusive language, obscene messages, and unwanted physical contact. Saraswati is absconding, and the Sri Sharada Peetham has severed ties with him.

Why has Antifa got Donald Trump so rattled that he's declared it a 'domestic terror organisation' — a designation that does not even exist under US law?

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge asserted that BJP now views Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as a burden before assembly polls, highlighting internal NDA conflict. He emphasized Bihar's demand for a caste census, noting that 80% of the population belongs to OBC, EBC, and SC/ST communities. BJP criticized the INDIA bloc, suggesting discord over seat-sharing and diminishing Tejashwi Yadav's CM prospects.

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has requested a judicial probe into the Air India Flight AI 171 crash, alleging a compromised investigation. In a letter to the Civil Aviation Minister, FIP accused the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of bias and leaking protected cockpit voice recordings, leading to the character assassination of the pilot.

Apart from metros, cities such as Ahmedabad, Surat and Jaipur have the highest number of dollar millionaires in India. Wealth management firms are focusing on these smaller cities where they see a big appetite for financial products

Mike Bezos, father of Amazon's Jeff Bezos, is seeking a CEO for his family office, Aurora Borealis, amidst growing wealth complexities. Based in Miami, Aurora Borealis manages investments, philanthropy, and estate planning. This move signals a shift towards a more institutional structure, mirroring practices of other billionaire families.

A Harvard Medical School study reveals increased patient death rates in US hospitals acquired by private equity firms due to staffing and salary cuts, particularly in emergency departments and ICUs. Similar studies highlight concerns about quality of care, adverse events, and financial motivations behind these acquisitions, suggesting that healthier hospitals are targeted for cost-cutting measures.

Shaheen Shah Afridi responded to criticism about his performance in India-Pakistan matches, asserting his commitment to the team. He addressed concerns about aggressive behavior from Pakistani players, clarifying it's not a planned strategy but a natural part of their game.