In Gokarna, police rescued a Russian woman, Nina Kutina, and her two young daughters from a cave near Ramateertha Falls. Nina's visa expired in 2017, though her children were born in India. Authorities were surprised to find them in such a remote, dangerous area. Nina claimed she came to Karnataka for meditation and worshipped an idol of Lord Rama.
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Shubman Gill has eclipsed Virat Kohli's record to become the highest run-scorer in his debut Test series as India's captain. He achieved this feat during the second Test against England at Edgbaston, amassing 460 runs in four innings. Gill's impressive performance, including a remarkable 269, leading a young team in challenging English conditions, underscores his class and composure.
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An army jawan, Naik Uppala Ravi Kumar from Andhra Pradesh, tragically died in an accidental firing incident in the Dharamsal area of Jammu & Kashmir's Rajouri district. According to official sources, the soldier's service rifle discharged unintentionally, causing critical injuries. Despite immediate medical attention from fellow soldiers, he succumbed to his injuries.
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The 27-year-old Rishabh Pant, who recently made a buzz with his appearance at Wimbledon, also shared insights on India’s playing XI, how the team overcame the absence of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the second Test, and the strong on-field communication between himself and captain Shubman Gill.
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