In Malkangiri, a 15-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men after being abducted. Later, a truck driver, seeing her distress, offered a lift and sexually assaulted her. Police arrested all four accused, including the truck driver from Madhya Pradesh. The survivor is receiving care at a government-run childcare centre after undergoing a medical examination, according to SP Vinod Patil.
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Air India received nine show-cause notices for safety violations, with one enforcement action completed, according to Union minister Murlidhar Mohol. While a Dreamliner crash occurred, no adverse reliability trends were reported. The government acknowledged staff shortages in key aviation agencies like DGCA, BCAS, and AAI, but stated that operations haven't been impacted, and recruitment efforts are ongoing to address the shortfall.
Donald Trump declared the completion of a significant trade agreement with Japan, averting a threatened 25% tariff. The deal includes a 15% American tariff on Japanese imports and a $550 billion Japanese investment in the U.S., purportedly generating numerous jobs. Japan will also open its markets to American cars, trucks, rice, and other agricultural products, subject to reciprocal 15% tariffs.
Donald Trump visited Scotland for five days. He spoke about immigration in Europe. Trump criticised wind energy and praised his administration's immigration policies. He visited his golf courses. Trump is scheduled to meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He has family ties to Scotland. A state visit is planned for September.
In Qazigund, Srinagar, a man posing as a soldier entered a house under the guise of a search operation. When a family member grew suspicious and confronted him, the imposter stabbed him to death. The accused, Naseer Ahmad Sheikh, has been arrested, and an investigation is underway to uncover the full details of the crime and any potential accomplices.
The 2025 Men's T20 Asia Cup will be held in the UAE from September 9-28, featuring eight teams, the largest edition yet. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are in the same group and will clash on September 14. India's group stage includes matches against UAE and Oman. The tournament serves as preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
The Indian embassy in Cambodia has advised its citizens to avoid traveling to the Cambodia-Thailand border due to ongoing clashes. Similar advisory was issued by the Indian embassy in Thailand, urging travelers to stay updated on local conditions. The conflict has resulted in numerous casualties and displacement of thousands, prompting international concern and a United Nations Security Council emergency meeting.
N Jagadeesan is likely to join the Indian team in England as cover for the injured Rishabh Pant, who suffered a metatarsal fracture. With Ishan Kishan also injured, selectors turned to Jagadeesan, currently awaiting visa processing. Pant had injured his toe on the opening day of the fourth Test while attempting a reverse sweep.
Rajasthan is grappling with severe flooding after heavy downpours, prompting red alerts in several districts. Ajmer's Khwaja Garib Nawaz Dargah witnessed intense flooding, while a school van was stranded in Rajsamand, with children rescued by locals. Ajmer's hospital was also flooded, and residents are urged to stay indoors.
A British F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, grounded in Thiruvananthapuram since June 14 due to a hydraulic system fault, is scheduled to depart on Tuesday. A joint UK-US team, including Royal Navy and Lockheed Martin personnel, completed extensive repairs after an initial attempt failed.