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India Women Skip Trophy Ceremony, Refuse Cup from ACC Chief Mohsin Naqvi

The Indian women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to claim a record eighth Women's Asia Cup title on Sunday. However, the Indian players did not appear for the post-match presentation ceremony following their victory. The team declined to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also Pakistan's cricket board chief. The incident has reignited debate over India-Pakistan cricketing relations, with at least one World Cup winner publicly stating that India should not play Pakistan.

Owaisi Challenges Shah's UCC Push, Calls It Targeted at Muslims

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has sharply criticized Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement to implement the Uniform Civil Code across 21 states. Owaisi argued that the UCC is not a genuine equality measure but is specifically aimed at targeting the Muslim community. He challenged the BJP to first apply its UCC framework in Goa, where a civil code already exists, before expanding it elsewhere. Owaisi also raised concerns over laws such as the Disturbed Areas Act and love jihad provisions, questioning the independence of BJP's alliance partners on such issues. He further flagged the ongoing electoral roll revision and past concerns surrounding the National Register of Citizens.

Temple Shop Fined Rs 7 Lakh for Selling Water Bottle Above MRP

A temple shop licensee has been ordered to pay Rs 7 lakh into the consumer welfare fund after overcharging a customer for a water bottle. The shop charged Rs 25 for a bottle marked at Rs 18, exceeding the maximum retail price. A consumer commission issued the ruling, also directing the licensee to refund and compensate the affected consumer. The case drew attention to unfair trade practices at a prominent pilgrimage site. The decision underscores regulatory efforts to enforce fair pricing and protect consumer rights.

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