A panchayat in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri district has ordered the separation of an interfaith couple and imposed a social boycott on the Muslim man's family across three villages following tensions sparked by their marriage. The decision was made after protests erupted when villagers learned of the union between Shahid, a Muslim man, and Preeti, a Hindu woman.
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India has test-fired its nuclear-capable Prithvi-2 and Agni-1 ballistic missiles, sending a strategic message to Pakistan following recent border tensions. The tests, conducted by the strategic forces command, validated the operational and technical parameters of these Pakistan-specific missiles. These routine trials occur as India enhances its nuclear deterrence capabilities, with plans to induct the advanced Agni-Prime missile.
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An Air India Express flight IX110, en route to Phuket, made an unexpected return to Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday morning shortly after takeoff. The Boeing 737 Max 8, operating as flight IX110, departed around 6:40 am, a slight delay from its scheduled 6:20 am departure. The flight was expected to land in Phuket at 11:45 am.
The global running community mourns Fauja Singh, the 114-year-old "Turbaned Tornado," who tragically died in a road accident. He gained fame for starting marathons at 89, becoming the oldest to complete one at 100. His disciplined lifestyle and spiritual mindset inspired millions, and his legacy of determination will endure through stories and memories.
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