India successfully tested its Pralay quasi-ballistic missile, designed for precision strikes up to 500 km, twice off the Odisha coast. These tests pave the way for its induction into the armed forces, enhancing their conventional strike capabilities. The Pralay, crucial for the proposed Integrated Rocket Force, underwent user evaluation trials, validating its range and accuracy.
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India face more injury issues in the Test series against England. Rishabh Pant hurt his toe and cannot keep wicket. Dhruv Jurel replaced him. However, according to India batting coach Shitanshu Kotak, Pant will bat in the second innings. Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep were ruled out of the fourth Test earlier due to injury. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill batted well after an early collapse on Day 4.
Team India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's incredible display of resilience at Old Trafford has become the talk of the town. Despite arriving with a fractured toe and using crutches, Pant defied expectations by batting in the match. Shardul Thakur revealed Pant's early hospital visit and the team's excitement to see him bat.
A tragic accident on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway resulted in the death of a 58-year-old woman and injuries to 18 others after a trailer truck's brakes failed, causing it to ram into 22 vehicles. The incident led to significant traffic delays, with emergency services responding to assist the injured, who were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
In Punjab, resistance to the AAP government's land-pooling policy is uniting fragmented farm organizations and individual farmers, reigniting farm struggles. Despite government assurances, farmers fear losing land under the scheme, which aims to pool over 40,000 acres for urban development, offering developed plots in exchange.
During the 5th Test between India and England, umpire Kumar Dharmasena's gesture indicating an inside edge off Sai Sudharsan's bat sparked social media buzz. Replays confirmed the edge, saving Sudharsan from an LBW. India faced early setbacks, losing both openers cheaply, leaving Sudharsan to stabilize the innings in challenging conditions after losing the toss.
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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers targeted restaurants and hotels along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway, demanding the prioritization of Marathi language. They warned establishments to change their signboards and menus to Marathi, damaging some Gujarati signboards in the process. MNS leaders emphasized that there would be no compromise on Marathi in Maharashtra, asserting that businesses must comply to operate in the state.
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