A 23-year-old woman from Amroha, Gulfiza, tragically died after being allegedly forced to drink acid by her in-laws due to dowry demands of Rs 10 lakh and a car. She battled for her life for 17 days following the horrific incident on August 11.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the Brics virtual summit convened by Brazil, focusing on Trump's tariffs and multilateralism. PM Modi's absence, despite India assuming the Brics presidency next year, signals a balancing act amid trade tensions with the US. The summit occurs amidst US Commerce Secretary's threats of tariffs against India for its Brics participation.
A former Meta employee revealed Mark Zuckerberg's MMA focus. Zuckerberg encouraged senior leaders to train with him. Nick Clegg's memoir details this unusual mandate. Zuckerberg even built an octagon at home, much to his wife's dismay. This fueled speculation about a potential fight with Elon Musk. Both billionaires have been training for the possible match. The event captured global attention.
Rinku Singh, known for his T20 heroics, asserts his capabilities extend to red-ball cricket, aiming to represent India in Tests. Preparing for the Asia Cup 2025, he emphasizes evolving his technique with guidance from Abhishek Nair and Gautam Gambhir. Singh aspires to contribute across all formats, driven by self-belief and a desire to win the T20 World Cup.
Torrential floods, triggered by a drain breach near the Delhi-Haryana border, submerged Jharoda Kalan and parts of Gitanjali Colony, displacing thousands. Mungeshpur was particularly affected, with residents forced to flee their homes as water levels rose rapidly. Rescue operations were initiated, and a municipal school was converted into a relief camp.
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