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Hindustan Times
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Forensics, security guard's account: What's known so far on Shefali Jariwala's death
Actor-model Shefali Jariwala died on Friday in Maharashtra's Mumbai, and her body has been sent for a postmortem to determine what caused her death, which unconfirmed reports initially said was cardiac arrest. A forensics team reached the 42-year-old actor's apartment in Mumbai, with police saying that her body was found there. 42-year-old actor Shefali Jariwala has passed away. (Instagram/@shefalijariwala) While some reports said a cardiac arrest led to Shefali Jariwala's death, there is no official confirmation on the cause of death yet. Police has also said that reasons are unclear and a postmortem report is awaited. Mumbai Police says Shefali Jariwala was found in her house: The Mumbai Police has said that Shefali Jariwala was found at her residence in Andheri's Golden Rays-Y building, police said. She was rushed to the Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital by her husband Parag Tyagi and three others. Report says husband took Shefali Jariwala to hospital: However, according to news agency PTI, Shefali Jariwala was brought to the hospital around 11:15 pm on Friday and was declared dead on arrival by the on-duty doctor. Earlier, a reception staff of the hospital also said she had died by the time she was brought in. Security guard's account: The security guard at Shefali Jariwala's building recalled how she was rushed to the hospital. She was taken to the hospital at around 10:30 pm, over an hour after her husband Parag arrived home on a motorcycle, Shatrughan, the security guard, told NDTV. He said he opened the gates when Parag arrived, and also recalled seeing the couple in the society with their dog on Thursday evening. Forensic teams at Shefali Jariwala's apartment: A mobile forensic unit and a team of Mumbai Police reached the actor's apartment on Saturday morning in the Golden Rays-Y building, PTI quoted an official as saying. Police officials later on Saturday reached Cooper Hospital in Mumbai where Shefali Jariwala's body was brought for postmortem. Shefali Jariwala's husband: Parag Tyagi, Shefali's husband, was seen exiting the hospital where she was taken. In videos that went viral, Parag seemed visibly distraught, and partially hid his face with one hand as he exit the premises in a car. Parag Tyagi was later seen with his dog on society compound. Who was Shefali Jariwala? Shefali Jariwala is a popular actor and reality TV star, most widely known for her performance in the music video of 'Kaanta laga' when she was just 20-years-old. She also participated in Bigg Boss season 13, and last post on X before her death was about Sidharth Shukla, a fellow contestant on the show and her ex-boyfriend. She paid heartfelt tributes to Shukla in the September 2024 post on the actor's third death anniversary. Sidharth Shukla died in 2021 after suffering a heart attack.
NDTV
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- Sport
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"Gautam Gambhir Must...": Jasprit Bumrah's Test Future 'Going To Be An Issue' As Star Needs 'Long Gap'
If the loss against England in the first Test in Leeds was not enough, the Indian cricket team were dealt another blow as news came that Jasprit Bumrah would be rested for the second Test starting on July 2. BCCI sources confirmed the development to NDTV. Even before India departed for the long Tour of England, it had been declared that Bumrah would play only three of the five Tests due to workload management. Bumrah had been out of team for a lengthy period after a back issue during the Border Gavaskar Trophy. However, now question are being raised on the future of Bumrah's Test career, considering he is not available for all the matches despite significant gap between them. The first Test ran from June 20-24, while the second match in Birmingham will start from July 2. That's a week's gap. The third Test at Lord's will start from July 10, before the the action shifts to Manchester for the fourth Test starting on July 23. The fifth Test starts on July 31. "Jasprit Bumrah will not be available. It's not official, but maybe it's official, for all we know. He will be rested for the second match and will directly play the third match, and you wonder, as there was a seven-day gap between the two matches, and he is not playing," Aakash Chopra, former India star, said on his YouTube channel. "Then there will be a five-day Test and a three-day gap. He will be available on the 10th of July now. That is a serious concern. If you need such big gaps, Bumrah's future as a Test cricketer, it is going to be an issue. Gautam Gambhir must find himself in a tricky position now. There was an old interview, 'I do not believe in workload management' that was Gautam's stand back then. That makes it a little different. He is an important player." Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh are the two other specialist pacers in the squad. Medium pace allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is another option. Most indications point towards left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh replacing Bumrah in the XI. But again, no one could confirm the development. While Arshdeep has not played any Test, he has ODI and T20I experience. In T20Is, he is India's all-time highest wicket-taker with 99 scalps in 63 games.
NDTV
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- Science
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4,500-Year-Old Civilisation In Rajasthan Has Mythical River Saraswati Link
Deeg, Rajasthan: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has unearthed evidence of a civilisation dating back 4,500 years in Bahaj village of Deeg district, Rajasthan. The excavation, which began on January 10, 2024, has yielded several significant findings, including a 23-metre-deep paleo-channel which archaeologists are linking to the mythical Saraswati River, which is mentioned in the Rig Veda. This ancient river system likely supported early human settlements and connected Bahaj to the larger Saraswati basin culture. Over 800 artefacts have been unearthed in the excavation, including pottery, the oldest seals of Brahmi script, copper coins, Yajna Kund, Mauryan period sculptures, idols of Lord Shiva and Parvati, and tools made of bones. The excavation has revealed evidence of five different periods, including the Harappan post-period, the Mahabharata period, the Mauryan period, the Kushan period and the Gupta period. The recent findings suggest that the Braj region has been a centre of religious, cultural, and historical heritage. The excavation in Bahaj village reached a depth of about 23 meters, marking the deepest excavation ever conducted in Rajasthan to date. ASI site head Pawan Saraswat told NDTV the excavation uncovered an ancient river channel, or paleo channel, potentially linked to the Rigveda's Saraswati River. He said this water system likely supported early human settlements, connecting the Saraswati valley with the Mathura and Braj regions. According to the ASI team, the excavation also revealed Mahabharata-era layers with pottery and havan kunds, featuring rectangular and circular paintings and remains of fire rituals. The pottery matches descriptions of clothing and utensils from the Mahabharata period, officials said. Archaeologists believe that excavations at this site have yielded a statue dating back to 400 BC, which is believed to be the head of the Mauryan Mother Goddess. Mud walls and pillars of the Gupta architectural style, furnaces related to metallurgy, which indicated the use of raw materials of copper and iron. Tools made of bones, including needles, combs and moulds, have been found in this form for the first time in India. Other evidence found in the excavations includes terracotta statues of Shiva-Parvati, which are associated with the Shakti and Bhakti traditions. Conch shell bangles and semi-precious stone beads, which reflect the trade and beauty traditions of that period. More than 15 yajna kunds, which confirm the religious rituals of the Vedic and Uttarvedic periods. Apart from this, a human skeleton has also been found during the excavation, which has been sent to Israel for examination. The excavation offers a new direction to the understanding of the ancient history of not only Rajasthan but also the entire North India. The ASI has submitted a report to the Ministry of Culture, while the area is likely to be declared a National Archaeological Protected Area.
NDTV
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- General
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Chinese Flight Experiences 'Aircraft Malfunction', Makes Emergency Landing
Beijing: A Chinese domestic flight made an emergency landing on Friday after experiencing an 'aircraft malfunction', with passengers reporting loud noises and a foul smell in the plane. A Shandong Airlines flight from Qingdao to Shanghai experienced an 'aircraft malfunction' and the crew diverted to an airport in Nanjing after handling the situation in accordance with procedures to ensure passenger safety, the airline said in a social media post. Flight SC4667 was forced to make an emergency landing in Nanjing, it said. 'All affected passengers have been properly accommodated, and another aircraft has been dispatched to operate subsequent flights,' the post said. A user claiming to have been on board the flight said in a social media post that something appeared to have been sucked into the aircraft's left engine while it was cruising, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Saturday. 'Terrifying,' the user wrote. 'There were a few loud bangs, then the plane started shaking side to side by about 10 degrees, with a burnt smell that lasted for five to 10 minutes.' The captain then announced the emergency landing in Nanjing, and the entire process was 'very smooth,' the user said, adding: 'Thumbs up to the Shandong Airlines pilots,' the post said. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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Devotees Gather In Puri To Witness Jagannath Rath Yatra
Puri (Odisha): Today is the second day of the grand Jagannath Rath Yatra. As part of the tradition, the chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings are being pulled towards the Gundicha Temple, where the deities will rest for nine days before returning to the Jagannath Temple. Devotees from across India and around the world are arriving in Puri to take part in the Yatra and seek blessings. A devotee from West Africa who came to Puri for the first time said, "This is my very first opportunity to witness the Rath Yatra in Puri. Yesterday, we only got the opportunity to have darshan of Lord Jagannath. But today, hopefully Jagannath will be kind, we will be able to pull his chariot as today is the second day." She added that she was grateful for the opportunity to experience the celebration. Gaurangi Devika Das, a foreign devotee living in India for the past 20 years, expressed her joy, saying, "Yesterday was the first day of the Rath Yatra festival. Lakhs of people are coming. By the mercy of Lord Jagannath, I got to take his darshan. Today, I hope I will have the grace to pull Jagannath to Gundicha. This is a very special festival because Lord Jagannath comes out of the temple to see all his devotees and give his mercy." Parna, a devotee from Kolkata, shared her experience: "I wanted to participate in the Rath Yatra for a long time and witness Lord Jagannath. I did get to see him yesterday, but today was magical. I worshipped him for a good 10 to 15 minutes without any rush, and that makes me really happy." Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who participated in the Yatra, said, "I have had the good fortune of witnessing the Rath Yatra of Mahaprabhu Jagannath in Puri. I want to say that may Mahaprabhu Jagannath maintain peace in the world and maintain an atmosphere of peace and happiness in all families." Swami Shri Sukh Darshan Das from Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Vadtal, also joined the celebrations. He said, "We are from Gujarat. Today is a big celebration of the Rath Yatra. God has come to give darshan to everyone. So we also had darshan this morning. Rath Yatra is so important that whichever devotee has darshan of the Lord in this Rath Yatra, the Lord will fulfil all their wishes. This is the best moment of my life. Lord Jagannath is the Lord of the whole universe." Shri Jagannath Temple Administration Chief Administrator Arabinda K Padhee informed on Friday, "On 28th June, the chariot pulling will begin at 9.30 am. So it is all Mahaprabhu's desire." The Jagannath Rath Yatra, also called the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, is a significant event for Hindus. The Yatra began on June 27 and is scheduled to conclude on July 1, with Lord Jagannath returning to the Jagannath temple. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
