Fire breaks out in Kolkata slum, one dead

In Gurugram, police arrested five individuals, including Soni Devi and her neighbor Ravindra, for the murder of Soni's husband, Vikram, after their affair was uncovered. The duo conspired to kill Vikram, with Ravindra and accomplices strangling him and burying the body, while Soni misled investigators by filing a false missing person report. Want More Context? 🔎

Joe Root achieved a remarkable milestone during Day 4 of the fifth Test at The Oval, scoring his 16th half-century against India in home conditions, equaling Herbie Taylor and trailing only Sir Don Bradman. Additionally, Root became the first player to score 500 or more runs in a Test series against India three times, surpassing legends like Ricky Ponting and Garry Sobers. Want More Context? 🔎

A CRPF constable, Tamil Selvan, was arrested in Chennai after he attempted to discuss the murder of his wife, Uma Maheshwari, whom he beheaded over suspicions of infidelity on July 31 in Tuticorin. He had previously taken their two children to his father-in-law's house and had been under surveillance for his wife's fidelity prior to the crime. Want More Context? 🔎

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A 15-year-old girl from Puri, who suffered 75% burn injuries and was airlifted to AIIMS Delhi, died two weeks after allegedly setting herself on fire; police confirmed she acted alone, citing depression. Her father stated her death should not be politicized, emphasizing that no one else was to blame for her tragic decision. Want More Context? 🔎

Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill received a special shirt and cap from Sunil Gavaskar after scoring 754 runs in a Test series, just 20 runs short of Gavaskar's record. Gavaskar encouraged Gill to aim for the record in future series and praised the Indian team's tactical play during the ongoing fifth Test match against England, which remains tightly contested. Want More Context? 🔎