In a remarkable case, a 17-year-old boy in Kota survived being shot in the head while playing. The bullet entered through his ear, traversed his skull, and lodged in his cheek for five days. Doctors successfully removed the bullet, marveling at his survival given the bullet's proximity to critical blood vessels. The incident is under police investigation.
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An Air India Dreamliner, flight AI-171, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, impacting a doctors' hostel near the airport. The aircraft, carrying 242 passengers of mixed nationalities, sent a Mayday call before the devastating crash. Rescue teams have pulled one survivor from the wreckage, while confirming fatalities both on the plane and on the ground.
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Greta Thunberg and other activists are sailing to Gaza with aid, but Israel has vowed to prevent their entry, citing the need to maintain its naval blockade against Hamas. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition's vessel, Madleen, aims to deliver humanitarian assistance and highlight the worsening crisis in the region, despite previous attempts facing setbacks and accusations of Israeli attacks.
19-year-old Indian shooter Suruchi Singh clinched gold in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, surpassing France's Camille Jedrzejewski. This victory marks Suruchi's fourth gold and a hat-trick of individual wins. India's medal tally reached three, placing them fourth. Elavenil Valarivan and Sift Kaur Samra secured bronze medals in separate events.
A senior Israeli official hinted that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei could be targeted as Israel intensifies its campaign against Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure. This marks a shift towards potentially dismantling Iran's leadership. Recent strikes, including at Natanz, have reportedly inflicted substantial damage, while Iran retaliates with missile attacks, escalating regional tensions and raising global concerns.
India’s young chess stars dazzled at the Delhi International Open GM tournament, showcasing their dominance in a new global chess order. Veterans hailed India’s rise, with Kasparov’s prediction about Vishy Anand’s protégés ringing truer than ever.
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The Bombay High Court has criticized the misuse of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, citing frivolous applications like one seeking the number of samosas served daily in a government office. Hearing a PIL regarding delays in disposing of second appeals, the court noted the Act's beneficial purpose is being undermined.
Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that his intervention prevented a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan, asserting he used trade leverage to halt hostilities. This assertion received unexpected support from Russia, with a Putin aide confirming Trump's role. However, Indian officials have pushed back against the mediation claims, directly addressing concerns with US Vice President JD Vance.