The Donald Trump administration intensified its focus on revoking US citizenship for naturalized individuals. A Justice Department memo directs attorneys to prioritize civil proceedings against those who obtained citizenship illegally or pose a threat. This impacts roughly 25 million naturalized citizens. The directive targets individuals involved in war crimes, human rights abuses, or criminal activities.
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During severe floods in Southern China, a man was trapped on a rooftop, inaccessible by rescue boats. His resourceful neighbor used his agricultural drone, typically used for heavy lifting, to create a makeshift harness. The drone successfully airlifted the man to safety, showcasing quick thinking in a crisis.
The Times of India in England: India set to go in with two Spinners in the second Test, starting from Wednesday. Washington Sundar is also in the fray, while Jaspit Bumrah’s chances of playing is negligible.
England defeated India in a thrilling match at Headingley, taking a 1-0 lead in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Despite India's five individual centuries, England's strong batting performance, led by Jamie Smith and Joe Root, secured a record chase. India's inexperienced side couldn't capitalize on key moments, while England maintained composure to clinch victory.
Despite multiple dropped catches off his bowling in the Leeds Test, Jasprit Bumrah maintained a positive attitude, explaining that he plays cricket to enjoy himself. He took five wickets in England's first innings and displayed understanding towards the fielders, attributing the dropped chances to challenging weather conditions.
Ignoring opposition protests, the Election Commission has initiated a special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. This exercise requires electors enrolled after 2003 to submit citizenship proof, with 98,450 booth level officers conducting door-to-door verification. The EC justifies the revision by citing constitutional requirements for voter eligibility and adherence to electoral roll revision rules before elections.
India's Under-19 team showcased their dominance by defeating England in the first Youth ODI with a six-wicket victory. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old debutant, stole the show with a rapid 48 off 19 balls. Abhigyan Kundu's anchored innings ensured a comfortable chase, complementing the bowlers' effort in restricting England to 174.
Amidst rising Middle East tensions, the Indian embassy in Israel refuted claims of forcing Indian citizens to leave, dismissing a fake social media post. The embassy encouraged citizens to rely on official channels for accurate updates and register for assistance.
Amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Indian government initiated Operation Sindhu, safely evacuating Indian nationals from the Middle East. A flight carrying 290 students, mainly from Jammu and Kashmir, landed in Delhi from Mashhad, Iran, after Tehran opened its airspace. Approximately 1,000 Indians are expected to return, with additional flights scheduled.
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