Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the armed forces for Operation Mahadev, which successfully neutralized three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Union Home Minister Amit Shah informed the Lok Sabha that the operation eliminated Suleman, Afghan, and Jibran, all A-category terrorists.
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Rahul Gandhi admitted his mistake in not conducting a caste census during the UPA government, taking personal responsibility for the oversight. He highlighted the Congress-ruled Telangana's census as a model for social data collection. Gandhi urged OBCs to assume leadership roles within the Congress, while also dismissing PM Modi as lacking substance and being overhyped by the media.
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Yorkshire have signed Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq as an overseas player, replacing Ruturaj Gaikwad due to personal reasons. Imam, with prior experience in English conditions and a strong international record, will join the squad immediately for both County Championship and One-Day Cup matches. Yorkshire's general manager expressed excitement about Imam's arrival, highlighting his proven quality and familiarity with domestic cricket.
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