Israel's High Court of Justice has temporarily blocked the removal of Ronen Bar, head of Israel's internal security agency Shin Bet, pending an appeal hearing. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's move to sack Bar has sparked widespread protests in Israel.
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An old chair placed on a 4ft sinkhole at Koramangala's 5th Main, 17th Cross Road, prompted BBMP officials to fix it immediately. The sinkhole, near a hospital, posed a danger as it reappeared frequently and was difficult to spot, especially during rain. Residents claim that only temporary fixes have been applied so far.
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