Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker celebrated India's 79th Independence Day by sharing a video of herself playing the national anthem on the violin. The accomplished shooter expressed her deep desire to stand on the podium, listening to the anthem, every time she represents India. Bhaker's impressive career includes Olympic medals, World Championship wins, and success at the Commonwealth and Asian Games.
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On the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) from the Red Fort, acknowledging its century of service to the nation. He hailed the RSS as the world's largest NGO, emphasizing its dedication to nation-building and welfare.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel does not intend to permanently occupy or govern Gaza, despite ongoing military operations. This declaration follows a large-scale campaign in Gaza after the October 7th attacks. Recent reports indicate dozens of Palestinians were killed in southern Gaza, with tensions rising over aid distribution.
As Bihar gears up for elections, liquor smuggling intensifies. On the Lucknow-Barauni Express, authorities discovered 316 whisky bottles hidden in an AC duct after a passenger reported cooling issues. A coach attendant from Bihar, Ashish Kumar, was arrested; he confessed to smuggling liquor regularly from Uttar Pradesh to sell in Bihar's black market, exploiting prohibition laws.
The Supreme Court retracted two paragraphs from its August 4th order concerning Justice Prashant Kumar of the Allahabad High Court. This followed concerns raised by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai regarding remarks perceived as demeaning.
The Supreme Court has mandated a manual evaluation of a NEET-UG 2025 answer sheet due to a candidate's claim of incorrect stapling, leading to a jumbled question sequence. This directive follows growing criticism of the NTA's handling of student grievances regarding faulty booklets and scoring discrepancies. The court rejected the NTA's argument that the stapling error caused no harm.
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