Sharad Pawar's Meeting with Eknath Shinde Sparks Alliance Speculation in Maharashtra

Consumer Court Awards Rs 20,000 After Child Falls Ill From Expired Noodles

A consumer commission ruled against a retailer after a minor girl fell ill from consuming expired instant noodles. The commission held the seller solely responsible for failing to remove outdated stock from shelves. The retailer's 'buyer beware' defense was dismissed, with the panel stressing that sellers bear the duty to ensure product safety. The affected family was awarded a refund, monetary compensation, and litigation costs totalling Rs 20,000.

Taiwan's $1. 4bn-radar precisely tracked China's 'surprise' ballistic missile launch

Four Gangsters Killed, Three Officers Hurt in Gurugram Shootout

A major armed encounter took place in Gurugram involving five alleged gangsters and police personnel. Around 60 rounds were fired during the confrontation, resulting in all five suspects sustaining bullet injuries. The injured individuals were rushed to a nearby private super-specialty hospital for emergency treatment. Doctors at the hospital declared four of the five suspects dead. Three police officers were also injured during the exchange of fire.

France beat Morocco 2-0 in World Cup semis amid referee controversy

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in a World Cup quarter-final to advance to the next round. The match was overshadowed by pre-game controversy over FIFA's appointment of an all-Argentinian refereeing team. Critics raised concerns about potential bias, though the officials proceeded with the assignment. France's win also extended their impressive record in matches officiated by Argentinian referees. FIFA responded to the controversy by defending the independence and integrity of its appointed match officials.