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Sneha, a 21-year-old Spanish woman, has traveled to Bhubaneswar, India, to find her biological mother before returning to Spain. Adopted in 2010 along with her brother from a local orphanage, Sneha is determined to uncover her origins despite minimal information. With police and local help, they are trying to locate her mother, Banalata Das, with a tight deadline ahead.
British Sikh groups disrupted Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency screenings across the UK, citing the film as 'anti-Sikh'. Cancellations occurred in cities like Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Despite protests and accusations of spreading 'bigoted rhetoric', the film's box office reported earnings of Rs 12.26 crore over the first weekend.
India and Bangladesh addressed escalating border tensions, emphasizing a cooperative approach to crime prevention. Disputes stem from "unequal agreements" of a previous government. The efforts to install barbed wire fencing along the border were halted amid objections from the Border Guard Bangladesh.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge admitted that while the party highlighted crucial issues like pollution and development against AAP, they failed to secure the public's mandate in the Delhi assembly polls. Despite creating an opposing atmosphere, Congress did not win any seats for the third consecutive time. Kharge emphasized the need for further hard work and public engagement.
Asian refiners, tanker operators, traders, and port executives are facing significant disruptions after the US imposed stricter sanctions on Russia's oil industry. China and India's refiners, major importers of discounted Russian crude, are particularly affected, with China’s teapots considering alternative mechanisms to manage the impact.
Bill Gates met PM Modi to discuss India's advancements in AI, healthcare, and agriculture, focusing on the vision for development by 2047. Additionally, Gates engaged with other senior leaders to enhance collaboration in healthcare, AI, and rural development, aiming for impactful progress in India.