- Former British Prince Andrew arrested by police on suspicion of official misconduct
Jeffrey Epstein case searches were carried out at Sandringham and other properties. - India’s benchmark indices fell sharply, with the BSE Sensex falling below 1,200 points and the Nifty50 closing below 25,500 points, wiping out nearly Rs 755 crore in investor wealth.
- India’s Supreme Court warned states against indiscriminate “freebies” and warned that universal benefits without targeting the needy could lead to financial strain and amount to a policy of appeasement.
- At least 35 students at a government secondary school in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district were found with healed wrist cuts, prompting authorities to order an investigation after the matter surfaced following complaints from parents.
- Shivam Dube credited former India captain MS Dhoni for coaching his batting approach after scoring a winning 67 against Netherlands in the T20 World Cup.
Here are the top five stories:
Former royal prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested in Epstein scandal
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles III, has become the first senior British royal to be detained in modern history after being arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrests came days after the U.S. Department of Justice released documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, prompting searches of properties in Berkshire and the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.Prime Minister Keir Starmer said “no one is above the law” as he carried out the raid on what would have been Andrew’s 66th birthday. The development marks a sharp escalation in scrutiny of his alleged ties to the Epstein dossier. Read the full story here
Stock market crash: Sensex falls over 1,200 points, Nifty falls below 25,500 points
Indian stocks suffered a sharp sell-off on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex falling 1,236 points to close at 82,498.14 and the Nifty50 falling 365 points to close below 25,500 points. The decline came after three consecutive sessions of gains, with sharp intraday losses reflecting broad-based selling pressure.The market slump wiped out nearly Rs 755 crore in investor wealth, dragging the overall market capitalization of the Bombay Stock Exchange to about Rs 464 million. The sharp decline raised fresh concerns about near-term volatility. Read the full story here
Supreme Court flags ‘free giveaway culture’, warns states of financial constraints
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the growing culture of doling out freebies and warned that providing benefits to all without targeting the needy could harm the country’s finances and long-term development.After hearing the company’s plea that the Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Company Limited plans to provide free power to all consumers irrespective of their financial status, the court said the welfare measures are reasonable for the poor but extending them to all may turn into “appeasement” and weaken economic discipline. It urges countries to strike a balance between social support and fiscal responsibility. Read the full story here
Chhattisgarh school finds 35 students with wrists slashed; probes ordered
At least 35 students of classes 6 to 8 at a government secondary school in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district were found with healed cuts on their wrists, sparking concern among parents and authorities. The injuries are believed to have occurred between 20 and 25 days old and came to light after a parent raised concerns with the principal.After similar marks were found on several students, the education department ordered an investigation to determine the cause and circumstances. Officials are currently investigating why so many students suffered similar injuries without early detection. Read the full story here
Shivam Dube praises MS Dhoni after winning match against Netherlands
Shivam Dube expressed his gratitude to former India captain MS Dhoni for his guidance after his match-winning 67 against Netherlands in the T20 World Cup. Dube said Dhoni’s advice helped him improve his approach, especially against pace bowling.He revealed that Dhoni’s emphasis on batting rotation and smart shot selection rather than constant big shots has improved his confidence and performance under pressure. Dube said this guidance played a key role in shaping his maturity as a batsman. Read the full story here
