In a Gujarat village, a dilapidated school has become a breeding ground for chess prodigies. Sandip Upadhyay, a dedicated teacher, uses his own funds and initiative to train underprivileged children, nurturing their chess ambitions.
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In a shocking incident near Talaja, Bhavnagar, a 29-year-old married man has been arrested for allegedly raping his 22-year-old sister at knifepoint on two occasions. The victim, blackmailed due to her relationship with another man, endured the assaults in July and August. She bravely contacted the 181 helpline after the second incident, leading to the arrest.
IAEA inspectors have resumed limited operations in Iran, visiting the Bushehr nuclear facility for the first time since cooperation was suspended in June following US strikes. While this marks a partial resumption, full access to all sites, including those targeted in the attacks, remains uncertain. Discussions continue amid warnings that further actions, like snapback sanctions, could halt IAEA engagement entirely.
In Virar East, a section of Ramabai Apartment collapsed overnight, resulting in at least two fatalities and eight injuries. Rescue teams are on-site, working to free several individuals feared trapped under the debris. The collapse occurred during a birthday celebration, prompting the evacuation of the remaining building wing as authorities assess the damage and continue rescue operations.
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