Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district found weapons, grenades, and supplies while searching for terrorists hiding in the forested area. On the operation's third day, troops engaged in gunfire after detecting suspicious movement. The Special Operations Group acted on intelligence about terrorists hiding in a local nursery. The area remains under tight security.
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A Sambhal temple reopened after 46 years of abandonment. The temple was closed due to the 1978 riots. Many Hindu families fled the area during that time. The district administration renamed the temple Sambhaleshwar Mahadev. Idols of other deities were discovered in a well. The temple will be restored.
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Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case. AAP leaders expressed shock and called the reports fake, while the BJP labeled Kejriwal the "kingpin" of the scam. The high court granted the ED more time to respond to Kejriwal's challenge of the trial court's decision.
Kolkata police are investigating a gruesome discovery. A severed head, likely female, was found in a plastic bag at a Tollygunge waste site. Authorities rushed to the scene on Friday morning. The head was sent to M R Bangur Hospital. Police are searching for the remaining body parts. A local councillor alerted authorities after residents reported the grim find.
Sohit Kumar, an 11-year-old archer from Jabalpur, has set a national record by scoring 710 out of 720 points at the Under-15 National Archery Championship. Overcoming adversity, with his father selling vegetables on crutches, Sohit aims for the 2028 LA Olympics. His coach recognized his exceptional talent, paving the way for his early entry into the archery academy.
Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum have led to an international boycott of US goods. European and Canadian consumers are rejecting American products in response to perceived unfair trade practices. The boycott has affected various industries, including liquor, automobiles, and tourism. If the boycott continues, American brands may need to rebrand or relocate manufacturing.
India captain Rohit Sharma initially planned to retire after the fourth Test against Australia, but external influences led him to reconsider. Rohit, who did not feature in the fifth and final Test in Sydney, managed 31 runs in 5 innings Down Under. India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1.
Star center Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the Philadelphia 76ers' matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a foot injury. This adds to the 76ers' injury woes, with the team facing challenges in scoring and rebounding as they rely on Tyrese Maxey and Paul George to step up in his absence.
Baltimore Ravens' running back Derrick Henry has sold his Dallas home for $1.6 million. He originally bought the property with hopes of joining the Dallas Cowboys, but that never happened. Henry's move finalizes his ties to Dallas, both personally and professionally. Now, he is fully committed to achieving Super Bowl aspirations with the Ravens.