Amidst a week-long anti-terror operation in Kulgam, south Kashmir, Army's Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma assessed the counter-terrorism efforts. DGP Nalin Prabhat also reviewed the security situation in the district. The operation, initiated on August 1st following intelligence about terrorist presence, has resulted in the killing of two unidentified terrorists, with the cordon extended as the operation continues.
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Israeli actor Alon Abutbul, famed for his role in The Dark Knight Rises, tragically died at 60 after swimming at an unguarded beach near Haifa. He emerged from the water, reported feeling unwell, and collapsed. Despite extensive resuscitation efforts by paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving the entertainment community in mourning.
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England honored Graham Thorpe on Day 2 of the fifth Test at The Oval, with players and fans wearing white headbands, commemorating his birth anniversary and raising mental health awareness. Thorpe, who played 100 Tests, was remembered for his resilience. India resumed at 204/6, with pacers Atkinson and Tongue making early breakthroughs.
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Gold price prediction today: Gold rates are poised for a limited upside due to emerging clarity on US trade policies. Recent US-EU trade deals and an extended US-China tariff truce have reduced demand for safe-haven assets like gold.