Amritsar Police successfully busted a Pakistan's ISI-backed smuggling network, arresting five individuals and seizing a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and drug money. The operation intercepted an AK Saiga rifle, Glock pistols, ammunition, and Rs 7.5 lakh intended for Nav Pandori, an associate of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. Preliminary investigations revealed direct links between the arrested individuals and Pakistan-based operatives.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a significant high-level meeting in Parliament on Monday, with key BJP leaders in attendance. The discussions likely centered on strategizing and making crucial decisions concerning the ongoing Monsoon session, which commenced on the same day and is scheduled to continue until August 21. Modi hailed the session as a 'Vijay Utsav,' celebrating the armed forces' capabilities.
Rohit Sharma, the former Test captain, shared heartwarming family moments, posting photos on Instagram that quickly went viral. The veteran opener, who retired from Test cricket in May, appeared relaxed while spending quality time with his wife and children. The 38-year-old recently made headlines when former India selector Jatin Paranjape revealed that Sharma had been managing a hamstring injury throughout the ICC Champions Trophy
The drawn fourth Test at Old Trafford was filled with drama, including Ben Stokes' appeal for an early draw and visible tension. Despite claims circulating online, video evidence confirms that England captain Ben Stokes did shake hands with Ravindra Jadeja after the match. The series remains 2-1 in England's favor, setting the stage for a high-stakes final Test at The Oval.
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Karnataka government regarding the death of five tigers in the MM Hills sanctuary. The incident, attributed to villagers poisoning a carcass consumed by the tigers, highlights the escalating human-animal conflict. The court directed the Union environment ministry to formulate a policy, in consultation with states, to address this issue.
A tragic stampede near Haridwar's Mansa Devi temple claimed eight lives and injured 28 others on Sunday morning. The incident, possibly triggered by rumors of electrocution, occurred on the pedestrian route with over 5,000 devotees present. Chief Minister Dhami announced compensation for the victims' families and ordered a probe.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized India's need to become powerful and economically strong to gain global respect, advocating for the preservation of national identity by using "Bharat" without translation. He highlighted that true education should promote sacrifice and societal contribution, extending beyond schooling to encompass the home and community environment. Bhagwat urged focus on raising responsible future generations.
Amidst speculation surrounding Shashi Tharoor's standing within the Congress party, K Muraleedharan, a prominent Kerala functionary, announced the party's decision to exclude the Thiruvananthapuram MP from local events. Muraleedharan stated that further action against Tharoor rests with the high command, while Tharoor refrained from commenting.
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Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, recently took on a customer service role at Phia, his daughter Phoebe's AI-powered fashion startup. Phoebe and her co-founder Sophia Kianni developed Phia, a platform that helps users compare prices across numerous online retailers. Gates emphasized the importance of directly engaging with users to understand a product's functionality and potential issues.