Congress leader Rahul Gandhi surprised locals in Begusarai by joining fishermen for a dip and fish catch in a village pond after an election rally. He then visited a local family's home, bathing at a handpump and taking a selfie before departing.
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A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan near Mazar-e-Sharif, claiming at least 20 lives and injuring over 300. The quake, occurring at a depth of 28 kilometers, caused widespread destruction, damaging buildings and a holy shrine. Afghanistan's location on tectonic plate boundaries makes it highly prone to such seismic activity.
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Indian tennis icon Rohan Bopanna has bid adieu to professional tennis after a stellar 20-year career. His final match was at the Paris Masters. Bopanna etched his name in history this year as the oldest Grand Slam winner and World No. 1 in doubles. He expressed immense pride in representing India throughout his journey.
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting he should create an "apaman mantralaya" (Ministry of Insults) given his accusations against opposition leaders. Her remarks followed Modi's strong condemnation of Rahul Gandhi for allegedly insulting Chhath Puja, a festival celebrated in Bihar. Vadra also accused the PM of avoiding discussions on corruption and the NDA's performance in Bihar.
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A chilling hostage drama unfolded in Mumbai when a web series shoot turned real. Children, believing they were filming a scene, were held captive for hours by the director, Rohit Aarrya, who threatened them with a gun and rod. Prepared with flammable materials, Aarrya's plan was revealed after he pulled out weapons, leading to a tense standoff and eventual rescue.