In Sakti, Chhattisgarh, a superstitious 17-year-old girl cut off her tongue and locked herself in a temple, vowing to meditate for two days for wish fulfilment. She left notes warning of violence if disturbed. Despite health concerns, her family and locals support her decision and refuse police intervention. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
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The Supreme Court refused to release YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's passport following a complaint regarding his controversial remarks during an 'India's Got Latent' episode. Despite apologizing, he faces multiple FIRs. The court extended his protection from arrest while allowing him to resume his podcasting with certain conditions.
Videos of models walking the runway in Gulmarg during Ramadan sparked outrage, led by J&K chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who deemed it 'obscene.' Designer duo Shivan & Narresh apologized, citing a desire to respect local traditions. The J&K assembly and political figures condemned the show, while Panun Kashmir opposed the backlash as religious supremacy.
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In a must-win match against India in the Champions Trophy, Pakistan started strong but faltered after key dismissals. Despite a 104-run third-wicket stand, they managed only 241 runs. India chased comfortably, bolstered by a century from Virat Kohli. Pakistani fans expressed disappointment and humour, emphasising the gap between the teams.
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