A stabbing attack at a Traverse City Walmart injured 11 people before bystanders intervened. Derrick Perry, identified by family and locals, is being hailed as a hero for drawing his licensed weapon and holding the suspect, Bradford James Gille, at gunpoint. Perry, along with a former Marine who used a shopping cart, stopped Gille until police arrived, preventing further harm.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President, citing health reasons, shortly after addressing the Rajya Sabha. He raised concerns about an impeachment motion against a high court judge and unclaimed cash found in the House. Dhankhar emphasized the need for transparency and integrity within Parliament.
Mussoorie introduces mandatory tourist registration via an online portal, responding to a surge in visitors between 2022 and 2024. Hotels and guesthouses will collect guest data to help manage overcrowding and traffic congestion. This action follows a National Green Tribunal directive to monitor tourist numbers and ensure the hill station's carrying capacity is not exceeded.
Concerns are rising in Dhanbad as reports surface of a potential mine collapse trapping at least twelve miners in an illegal coal mine. While authorities claim no evidence of the incident has been found, political tensions escalate with accusations flying between ruling and opposition parties regarding the prevalence of illegal mining.
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A Kargil War veteran's family in Pune alleges harassment by local police and unidentified individuals who demanded proof of citizenship, despite the family's long history of service in the Indian Army. The family members were reportedly threatened with being labeled as illegal immigrants. Police are investigating the incident, while denying claims of forced entry and third-party involvement.
A strong earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. It triggered a large tsunami. Coastal areas faced evacuation. Submerged buildings and massive water drenching were seen. The quake's magnitude was 8.7. Tsunami waves reached up to 4 meters. Warnings issued for Japan, Hawaii, and other Pacific regions. People were asked to leave their homes. The earthquake was the strongest in decades.
Families of British victims of the Air India 171 crash have allegedly received incorrect or mixed remains, causing immense distress. Lawyers are demanding answers and accountability from both Indian and British authorities regarding the flawed identification and repatriation process. The United Kingdom government is investigating, and families are seeking intervention from Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
An old controversy resurfaced as parallels are drawn to the Stokes-Jadeja incident. In the 1983 Bangalore Test, Pakistan's captain Zaheer Abbas controversially left the field, halting play for nearly half an hour and leaving Sunil Gavaskar stranded. Gavaskar, battling illness, eventually completed his century amidst the drama, with teammates and officials questioning Zaheer's sportsmanship.