An investigation has been launched by the Kerala police against India’s Deputy Minister of Information Technology. This action is in response to allegations that he incited religious hatred on social media following the recent bomb blasts at a Jehovah’s Witnesses convention in the state of Kerala.
The attack resulted in three fatalities and 50 people sustaining injuries. One individual was apprehended for claiming responsibility for the attack and accusing the religious group of being anti-national.
The Deputy Minister, Rajeev Chandrashekhar, took to social media to denounce the blast and also accused Kerala’s ruling Communist party of showing favor to radical organizations, notably singling out the Palestinian group Hamas.
In response to these allegations, Kerala’s Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, refuted the claims, asserting that the allegations regarding the Kerala government permitting protests against Israel were baseless. Chandrashekhar’s legal counsel is expected to handle the criminal case initiated by the Kerala police.
Shaheen Afridi breaks world record during match against Bangladesh
In cricket, Pakistan’s star fast bowler, Shaheen Afridi, achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the fastest bowler to reach 100 wickets in one-day internationals (ODIs) during the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh. He accomplished this feat in just 51 matches, surpassing Australia’s Mitchell Starc, who achieved the same milestone in 52 outings.
Notably, Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane reached 100 wickets in 42 matches, while Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan achieved this milestone in 44 matches. Shaheen Afridi’s achievement not only makes him the quickest fast bowler but also the fastest Pakistani bowler to reach 100 wickets, surpassing Saqlain Mushtaq, who achieved this in 53 matches.
Fastest to 100 ODI wickets (pacers)
- 51 – Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan)
- 52 – Mitchell Starc (Australia)
- 54 – Shane Bond (News Zealand)
- 54 – Mustafizur Rahman (Bangaldesh)
- 55 – Brett Lee (Australia)
Shaheen Afridi is widely regarded as one of the best bowlers in the world and is known for his ability to swing the ball effectively.
