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Evening news wrap: Owaisi files complaint over Assam CM’s ‘point-blank’ video; Kanpur bizman’s son mows down pedestrians and more

Evening news wrap: Owaisi files complaint over Assam CM's 'point-blank' video; Kanpur bizman's son mows down pedestrians and more

Asaduddin Owaisi; Kanpur Lamborghini

  • ‘Point-blank’ video row: AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has lodged a formal complaint with the Hyderabad city police seeking criminal action against Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a now-deleted video that allegedly depicted him shooting at Muslims.
  • Kanpur Lamborghini crash: A high-end Lamborghini allegedly driven by a Kanpur tobacco baron’s son tore through a busy stretch of VIP Road in the upscale Gwaltoli area, leaving at least six injured.
  • Punjab shocker: In a horrifying incident inside a Tarn Taran law college, a first-year student shot dead his classmate before turning the weapon on himself. The shocking crime took place at the Usma Law College, sending panic across the campus.
  • 1971 India-Pak war: A disclosure has emerged from seven pages of Richard Nixon’s sworn testimony that the-then US president privately assured China that Washington would support Beijing if it chose to attack India during the India-Pakistan war.
  • Ranji Trophy: India batter KL Rahul produced a commanding century to guide Karnataka to a memorable four-wicket win over 42-time champions Mumbai, sealing a place in the Ranji Trophy semifinals.

Here are the top 5 stories of the day:

Himanta’s ‘point-blank’ video row: Owaisi files police compaint against Assam CM, calls it ‘genocidal hate speech’

According to the complaint addressed to the Hyderabad commissioner of police, Owaisi alleged that Sarma has, over the years, made repeated statements targeting the Muslim community through social media, print media, and public speeches. He claimed that these statements had intensified in recent months with the intent to “outrage the religious feelings of Muslims” and promote enmity between religious communities. Read full story here

Kanpur tobacco baron’s son rams locals with speeding Lamborghini — what we know so far

Recalling the horror, an eyewitnesses told news agency PTI that the car first hit an autorickshaw and then crashed into a stationary motorcycle, flinging its rider nearly 10 feet into the air. The car mounted the motorcycle’s front wheel and dragged it for some distance before hitting an electric pole and coming to a halt.Springing into action, the cops first filed an FIR against an “unidentified person” before finally booking Shivam Mishra. Read full story here

Punjab campus horror: Law student kills girl classmate, turns gun on himself

According to senior superintendent of police (SSP) Surendra Lamba, the deceased female student has been identified as Sandeep Kaur. The accused is identified as Prince Raj Singh who allegedly opened fire on Sandeep inside college campus. He then shot himself in the head.Both students were in their first semester at the college. Read full story here

Unsealed Watergate files reveal Richard Nixon asked China to interfere in Bangladesh Liberation War

At the height of the 1971 India–Pakistan war, as Indian forces moved decisively in East Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh became inevitable, US President Richard Nixon privately assured China that Washington would support Beijing if it chose to attack India.The disclosure emerges from seven pages of Richard Nixon’s sworn testimony that remained sealed for nearly five decades as part of the Watergate grand jury record. Read full story here

KL Rahul’s century sinks 42-time champions Mumbai, Karnataka enter Ranji Trophy semifinals

Chasing a challenging target of 325 in their quarterfinal at the Mumbai Cricket Association’s Bandra Kurla Complex, Karnataka leaned on Rahul’s class and composure. The India batter struck his 24th first-class hundred, scoring 130 from 182 deliveries, laced with 14 fours and a six, to anchor the chase. Rahul found strong support in Ravichandran Smaran, and the pair put together a crucial 147-run partnership for the fourth wicket on the penultimate day of the match. Read full story here Go to Source

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