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A police officer died by suicide after alleged blackmail by a woman and her associates. The woman, her father, and a lawyer were arrested and sent to judicial custody. Investigators claim the woman used recorded conversations to extort money from men. Police suspect the officer was a target of this alleged extortion network. The investigation continues to establish the full sequence of events and financial transactions.
At least one person has died and three others are critically injured after a five-storey boys paying guest accommodation collapsed in Delhis Satya Niketan on Sunday afternoon. Several students are feared trapped under the debris. Police said construction work was underway in the basement when the building collapsed around 1:30 pm. Three people have been rescued and taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre. Delhi Fire Services received the collapse call at 1:33 pm, with rescue teams arriving around 1:50
The economy has shown resilience in the face of multiple crises. GDP growth is just one aspect of the story. Foreign exchange reserves have recently hit an all-time high. GST collections - an important high frequency indicator - are robust. Indias exports have successfully diversified into new markets even as Free Trade Agreements load in the background to provide a supportive effect.
Pakistan had never beaten India in a World Cup before that match in 2021. Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 68, while Mohammad Rizwan made 79 not out as Pakistan chased down 152 without losing a wicket. The win was celebrated as a historic moment for Pakistan cricket. However, Yousuf believes the victory also changed the mindset of the players and played a role in the team's decline in the years that followed.

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