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The Golden State Warriors are reportedly looking to acquire Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic. The move is aimed at strengthening their roster for another championship run. Vucevic's skills and experience could provide a significant boost to the Warriors, complementing their recent acquisition of Jimmy Butler. The Bulls, focused on rebuilding, might consider trading Vucevic.
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Hundreds of frustrated residents in Bellandur protested against the poor condition of their crater-filled roads, urging the government for quick repairs. With no pavements and terrible road conditions, even short drives have become arduous, significantly impacting the daily lives and safety of the residents.
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A local BJP leader in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district, Gulfam Singh Yadav, was killed after three men allegedly injected him with a poisonous substance at his farm. The assailants fled the scene, and Yadav died while being taken to Aligarh for treatment. Police are investigating but have not yet received a formal complaint from the victim's family.