Heavy rains and cloudbursts in Uttarakhand have triggered devastating landslides, resulting in at least four fatalities and several missing individuals across Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Tehri, and Bageshwar districts. Homes have been destroyed, vehicles swept away, and farmland submerged, with rescue operations hampered by blocked roads.
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Pakistan's bowling coach, Ashley Noffke, assures that Shaheen Afridi is regaining his top form before the Asia Cup, after battling a back injury in 2023. Afridi's pace is improving, with more balls reaching 140km/h during the West Indies series. He is working on his technique and swing to challenge the stumps consistently, aiming to hit speeds close to 150km/h.
The Bengal assembly witnessed uproar following the Army's action. The Army tried to remove a Trinamool protest stage. This led to Suvendu Adhikari's suspension during a special session. The session addressed attacks on Bengali migrant workers. Minister Bratya Basu compared the Army's action to the Pakistani Army's 1971 actions. BJP legislators protested Basu's remarks.
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In a shocking incident in Sonapur Tanda village, Vijay Rathod was arrested for the premeditated murder of his wife, Vidya. He attacked her with a sharp weapon following frequent quarrels fueled by suspicions of infidelity. The police investigation revealed that the victim was also harassed by her mother-in-law and brother-in-law for dowry, leading to charges against them as well.
Elon Musk has ignited debate by agreeing with a Pakistani man's claim about demographic shifts in Denmark, highlighting his ongoing concern about global population decline. Musk argues that declining birth rates pose a significant threat to civilization, potentially leading to economic stagnation and labor shortages. He has also warned about Japan's population decline, suggesting AI as a potential solution.
Torrential rains have devastated Jammu and Kashmir, causing widespread landslides and flash floods that have claimed at least 31 lives. The Vaishno Devi pilgrimage has been suspended following a deadly landslide, and transportation networks are severely disrupted with train cancellations and highway closures.
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Tarzan Sheikh, a migrant worker from Katwa, alleged he was assaulted in Odisha for being a "Bengali-speaking Bangladeshi." Sheikh, who has been working as a hawker in Jaleshwar for five years, was reportedly attacked near Lakshmandihi area after speaking in Bengali. The mob allegedly stole Rs 6,000 and fractured his arm, branding his documents as forged.
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