Jordanian border guards fatally shot Thomas Gabriel Pereira from Kerala while he attempted to cross into Israel illegally. Pereira, misled by an agency promising Israeli work visas, travelled with three others on tourist visas. His death was discovered by his family after a relative, Edison, was deported by Jordan. Kerala authorities are assisting the family in repatriating his body.
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‘Chhaava,’ the historical drama starring Vicky Kaushal, continues to impress at the box office, hitting Rs. 535.55 crore in just 27 days. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film has received praise for its gripping plot and Kaushal's powerful performance. With Holi festivities approaching, further growth is anticipated despite experiencing slower weekdays.
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A portion of a mosque in UP's Kushinagar district, claimed to be built on encroached public land, was demolished by authorities after the Allahabad High Court's stay order expired. Despite the mosque committee's claims of legal ownership, the structure was found unauthorized.
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin criticizes Pakistani batter Babar Azam's lack of intent during the ICC Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. Ashwin points out Babar's conservative approach and highlights how it negatively impacted Pakistan's chase. With elimination looming, Pakistan must defeat India in their next match to stay in the semi-final contention.
Elon Musk has urged his supporters to "defund" Wikipedia, claiming it shows bias on political extremism. In response, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales suggested Musk’s frustration may be that Wikipedia is "not for sale." Musk had also made an offer of $1 billion to rename Wikipedia to 'Dickipedia,' which he affirmed is still active.
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