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The Supreme Court addressed petitions against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, focusing on 'waqf by user' and non-Muslim board inclusion. The court questioned disallowing 'waqf by user' due to document challenges, recognising its historical validity. Concerns were raised about violence during protests against the Act, with the court emphasizing that pending legal matters should not incite unrest.
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Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region abducted three tribal villagers from Hallur in Bijapur, killed one suspecting him as a police informer, and freed the other two after thrashing them. This incident followed an operation where security forces killed 12 Maoists. Additionally, two BSF personnel were injured in a blast in Narayanpur.
Chennai Super Kings, enduring a five-match losing streak and struggling with batting woes, seek redemption against the confident Lucknow Super Giants. LSG, positioned fourth with four wins, aim to maintain their momentum. Historically, LSG holds a 3-1 head-to-head advantage, setting the stage for a crucial clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium with favourable weather conditions expected.
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The body of a 22-year-old Dalit woman, missing since Thursday, was found in a canal near her village in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya with deep wounds, fractures, and missing eyes. Her family alleges murder, criticizing police inaction. A large crowd demands justice as police investigate the case, awaiting post-mortem results to identify those responsible.
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