The Palestinian death toll in Gaza has surpassed 58,000 since the war's onset 21 months ago, with a significant number being women and children. Recent Israeli airstrikes resulted in at least 19 fatalities, including six children at a water collection point, amidst stalled ceasefire negotiations.
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A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, until August 13. Rana, extradited from the US in April, is an associate of David Headley, a main conspirator in the attacks. The attacks, executed by Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, resulted in 166 fatalities and shook India's financial capital.
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh as the new Governor of Haryana, succeeding Bandaru Dattatreya. Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju takes over as the Governor of Goa, replacing PS Sreedharan Pillai. Kavinder Gupta has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, following the resignation of Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd).
Michael Porter Jr.'s trade to the Brooklyn Nets surprised many, but Porter embraced the change with calm acceptance. Leaving the Denver Nuggets after their championship run, he's eager to mentor young talent in Brooklyn. Coach Jori Fernandez values Porter's work ethic and championship experience, expecting him to lead by example as the Nets aim for a turnaround.
In Bihar's Sheikhpura district, BJP leader Surendra Kewat was fatally shot by unidentified assailants, adding to the escalating concerns over law and order. This incident occurred shortly after the murder of businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna. Tejashwi Yadav, an RJD leader, criticized the NDA government's handling of the situation following the recent violence.
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