Adriyan Karmakar, once losing interest in shooting, found renewed passion through his father's guidance. He secured a silver medal in the 50m rifle prone event at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany. He became the first Indian to achieve this feat. Overcoming equipment issues, he utilised his father's old rifle.
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Jammu and Kashmir police conducted raids at eight locations in Poonch, targeting individuals associated with Pakistan-based terrorists. The operation aimed to dismantle terror infrastructure and thwart attempts to incite subversive activities among local youth. These raids are part of ongoing efforts to tighten security, disrupt cross-border connections, and prevent the resurgence of militancy in the region.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg rebuked Donald Trump after he mocked her detention by Israeli forces during a Gaza aid mission. Trump called her a "strange, angry person" and suggested anger management. Thunberg retorted that the world needs "more angry young women," highlighting the suffering in Gaza.
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