A man set himself and his car on fire at Amsterdam's Dam Square in a suspected suicide attempt. The incident, which began with a small explosion, resulted in no bystander injuries. The driver, a 50-year-old Dutch citizen, was hospitalized under police custody. Police and explosives experts investigated the scene.
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Security forces recovered a stash of arms and ammunition, including four AK-47 magazines and 268 rounds, from a forest in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation was launched by Reasi Police and CRPF’s 126Bn after receiving specific inputs. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
Hamas executed 94 members from 2012 to 2019 for 'morality' violations, including homosexual conduct and child abuse. Accusations included religious and behavioral misconduct. The October 7, 2023, attacks reportedly involved sexual assaults on male Israeli victims, though unpublicized due to religious taboos.
Due to a change in exit plans at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, many devotees are abandoning their shoes at the entry gate. This is because returning to the entry point now requires a 5-6 km walk. The municipal corporation is removing piles of footwear daily to manage the situation.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes appreciates Taylor Swift's influence on young fans, including his daughter Sterling, through her regular attendance at NFL games. Swift's support for boyfriend Travis Kelce has heightened interest in football, enhancing viewership, ticket sales, and merchandise for the Chiefs.
Abhishek Nayar has rejoined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) amidst the ongoing IPL season, shortly after his departure from the Indian cricket team's coaching staff. KKR announced Nayar's arrival through a social media post, even before an official statement from the BCCI.
Nidhi Tewari, a 2014-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, has been appointed as private secretary to PM Narendra Modi. This marks a significant achievement as she becomes the first woman to secure this position in recent history, bringing valuable experience from her roles in the PMO and foreign ministry.
Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs' star tight end, may retire soon amid injury concerns. A source reveals his dream is to be a 'house husband' for girlfriend Taylor Swift, balancing roles as mentor and manager. Despite engagement and wedding rumors, the couple plans to take their time, enjoying each other’s company and not succumbing to media pressure.
India's Q3 GDP growth data for FY 2024-25 will be released today. Economists expect a recovery, with projections of 6.3% growth for the year. A robust rural economy and reduced household inflation expectations are driving this optimism. Positive trends are seen in capital expenditure and industrial production, despite global challenges influencing the slowdown.
Bangladesh High Court reduced the life sentence of Ulfa leader Paresh Baruah to 14 years and five others to 10 years for their attempt to smuggle arms in 2004. The court had earlier commuted their death sentences to life imprisonment. The illegal arms, intended for separatist groups in northeast India, included grenades, rocket launchers, and submachine guns.