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A digital toll payment cracked the murder of Chandranath Rath, aide to Suvendu Adhikari. Police arrested three suspects from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The investigation suggests eight people were involved. Rath was shot dead near his residence. The attackers used a car with fake number plates. Police are continuing raids to find the remaining accused.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav, commemorating 75 years since the restored temple's inauguration. He offered prayers, performed rituals, and paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event also featured aerial displays by the IAF's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team.

Mumbai Indians crashed out of the IPL after a loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, marking their sixth consecutive season without a trophy. Inconsistent performances from the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma and a lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah have plagued the team. Yet, Head coach Mahela Jayawardene continues to back the 'core group' despite the struggles.

The old-school handset, with no internet and no apps, is making a comeback as users tire of doomscrolling and constant pings, fear privacy breaches

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink refutes AI bubble concerns, citing a significant shortage in computing capacity, chips, and memory. He predicts a future where financial markets will trade futures of compute, highlighting the growing demand for AI infrastructure. BlackRock is actively investing in data centers and energy assets to meet this demand.

Amidst the escalating Middle East conflict, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw echoed PM Modi's call for Indians to reduce import spending and conserve foreign exchange. He urged citizens and businesses to make conscious choices to save forex, highlighting fuel expenditure as a key area for reduction. This initiative aims to protect the nation's economic interests as global energy supplies face strain.

Sanju Samson has clarified his commitment to Chennai Super Kings, emphasising his dedication to playing under captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Despite trade speculation, Samson expressed his desire to contribute to the team and highlighted his strong bond with Gaikwad. He also shared his admiration for MS Dhoni, cherishing moments spent with the CSK legend.