The seating at the Nigambodh Ghat state funeral for Manmohan Singh was notably divided with government officials led by PM Modi on one side and Congress leaders on the other. This division highlighted the rising tension between Congress and BJP, amidst Congress's demand for a memorial site for Singh.
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Gurindervir Singh set a new men's 100m national record with 10.20 seconds at the Indian Grand Prix 1, surpassing Manikanta Hoblidhar's previous record. Hoblidhar finished second with 10.22 seconds, followed by Amlan Borgohain in third with 10.43 seconds. Singh's performance highlights a strong competition and Reliance's dominance on the podium.
Mumbai police apprehended Kulsum Shaikh, a Bangladeshi woman living illegally since 2016, during operations targeting illegal immigrants. She deleted the banned IMO app used by such migrants before her arrest. Following political instability in Bangladesh, the drive has intensified, with 42 arrests across Mumbai since January 1, and Bandra police capturing 14 individuals within two weeks.
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