Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has threatened Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann with "political death" starting August 31, the anniversary of Beant Singh's assassination. SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun had previously threatened Mann and the Punjab DGP.
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Monsoon rains in Pakistan have caused widespread devastation, claiming at least 117 lives in the last 24 hours alone. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is the worst hit, with flash floods sweeping away homes and leaving many stranded. The meteorological department has issued warnings for further heavy rainfall.
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Basanti Chatterjee, a celebrated Bengali actor known for her extensive work in film, television, and theatre, passed away at her Kolkata residence at the age of 88 after a prolonged battle with cancer. With a career spanning five decades, she starred in over 100 films and popular TV serials, leaving behind a legacy of irreplaceable craft and memorable performances.
In Patna's Indrapuri area, tragedy struck as two children, a girl aged around nine and a boy about five, were discovered deceased inside a parked car on Friday evening. Police responded to a 112 call and found one child alive, but the child later died in hospital.
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