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More than 60 killed in Brazil plane crash; How a mother invited her son’s killer to be her neighbor
More than 60 killed in Brazil plane crash; How a mother invited her son’s killer to be her neighbor
Donald Trump, the majority owner of Trump Media, often uses its Truth Social app as he campaigns as the Republican presidential nominee.
The statement from the Harris campaign follows criticism of Walz’s military record by vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance and other Republicans.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that the government is awaiting the release of 69 Indians recruited into the Russian army, many of whom were misled about their roles. Out of 91 Indians, eight have died and 14 have returned with government assistance. The issue was raised with Russian authorities by PM Modi and Jaishankar.
The NHAI warned of potentially terminating eight highway projects in Punjab, worth Rs 14,288 crore, due to deteriorating law and order. The situation has reportedly worsened, with incidents of violence against construction staff. Nitin Gadkari highlighted these concerns in a letter to Punjab CM, as land acquisition issues also remain unresolved.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Babbar Khalsa International terrorist Tarsem Singh after his extradition from the UAE. Tarsem, a key aide to pro-Khalistan terrorists, was involved in funding terror activities in India. He had been wanted for his role in the RPG attack on Punjab Police’s intelligence headquarters in Mohali in 2022.
The Parliament concluded one session early, passing key legislation including the Finance Bill and Appropriation Bill for 2024. The session saw notable productivity with significant participation and minimal disruptions. The contentious Waqf Board Bill was also referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee after opposition resistance. Speaker Om Birla highlighted the impressive productivity and engagement levels.
In a significant decision, the Supreme Court granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia in connection with corruption and money laundering cases. The bench emphasized that prolonged incarceration without trial would violate Sisodia’s fundamental rights. The court directed him to surrender his passport and report to officials twice a week, rejecting lower courts’…
Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan threw a remarkable 92.97 meters in the javelin final, challenging India’s Neeraj Chopra, who managed 89.45 meters for silver. Suffering from a groin injury, Neeraj expressed concerns about his condition, hinting at potential surgery. Despite disappointment, Neeraj remains optimistic about future throws, emphasizing the importance of fitness and mindset.