A 15-year-old girl in Odisha's Puri district, who was allegedly set on fire by three masked men, has been airlifted to AIIMS New Delhi for treatment. The victim, a class 9 dropout, sustained 70-75% burn injuries after being attacked near a river embankment.
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UGC NET 2025 result: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the UGC NET 2025 June session result and final answer key today, July 21, at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The exam was conducted from 25 to 29 June across 250+ cities. Candidates can now download their scorecards, final answer key, and check subject-wise cut-off marks online. The UGC NET determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts in Indian universities and colleges across 83 subjects.
The World Championship of Legends (WCL) has cancelled the India vs Pakistan match after facing strong opposition from Indian cricket legends and sponsors. Shikhar Dhawan publicly refused to participate, citing geopolitical tensions and national pride. Other Indian players and sponsor EaseMyTrip also voiced their concerns, leading to the fixture's cancellation and a public apology from WCL organisers.
The Supreme Court dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's plea against a Karnataka High Court order, which had quashed proceedings against B.M. Parvathi, wife of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a land allotment case. The court questioned the ED's involvement, suggesting political battles should be resolved by voters.
Deadly sectarian violence between Druze militias and Bedouin fighters in southern Syria has escalated tensions, prompting Israeli intervention. Israel, citing a commitment to protect the Druze minority, launched airstrikes after Syrian forces intervened to restore control in Suwayda. The Druze community faces challenges with Syria's new government regarding disarmament and representation, leading to ongoing conflict and a fragile ceasefire agreement.
Comedian Samay Raina faced scrutiny over his show 'India's Got Latent,' leading to a summons by the National Commission for Women (NCW). Raina appeared before Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar and submitted a written apology, expressing regret for the show's content. The NCW emphasized the importance of respecting women's dignity, and Raina pledged to uphold these standards in future content creation.
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