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Four individuals, including two young girls, tragically drowned in the Ganga River near Shivrampur Ghat in Ballia district on Sunday morning. The victims were bathing during a Mundan ceremony when they slipped into deep water. Local divers and SDRF successfully retrieved all four bodies after a rescue operation.

In a recent interview, mythological television star Tarun Khanna voiced his strong belief in Ranbir Kapoor's ability to embody Lord Ram in the upcoming adaptation of 'Ramayana' by Nitesh Tiwari. Khanna praised Kapoor's commitment, noting his attendance at live theater performances, and expressed confidence that the actor will honor the legendary character.

Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 steered Chennai Super Kings to a crucial victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Prioritising the team's win over a personal century, Samson displayed remarkable composure and calculated aggression. His mature approach earned praise from cricket legends, highlighting his significant impact on CSK's playoff aspirations this season.

A devoted fan, Kartik Pandey, has created a massive 345-square-foot portrait of Virat Kohli, spending 500 hours on the artwork. This colossal tribute, stitched from 729 pages, follows his previous India Book of Records achievement for the world's largest Virat Kohli sketch. Pandey hopes to personally present his passionate creation to the cricketing icon.

A 22-year-old IIT Kharagpur student was found dead in his hostel room. He had sent a chilling scheduled message to his family informing them of his death. This is the ninth student death at the campus in 15 months. Police are investigating the incident. The institute has formed a committee to examine the circumstances.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer revealed that relentless criticism about his short-ball struggles fueled a dramatic batting transformation in IPL 2026. He admitted that doubts triggered a shift in mindset and preparation, leading him to aggressively attack short deliveries. This improved control against pace has been crucial to Punjab's unbeaten streak, including a record-breaking chase.

KL Rahul showcased a masterclass in calculated authority, scoring an unbeaten 152 off 67 balls for Delhi Capitals. This monumental innings, the highest individual T20 score by an Indian, marked a conscious shedding of old habits and a commitment to early aggression, a transformation he has been working on for a long time.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowlers delivered a rare low-scoring spectacle, bowling out Delhi Capitals for 75. Sunrisers Hyderabad's assistant coach James Franklin expressed surprise at the anomaly, noting the current IPL's heavy batting favouritism. He also detailed Abhishek Sharma's meticulous preparation and denied over-reliance on SRH's top order.

In a historic electoral upset, the BJP has secured its first-ever assembly election victory in West Bengal, unseating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after 15 years. The results, reflecting a record 92.47% voter turnout, saw the BJP's "Bhoy out, Bharosa in" slogan resonate strongly, surpassing the TMC's "Maa maati manush" narrative.