A Delhi court has scheduled a hearing for September 10 regarding a criminal complaint against Sonia Gandhi. The complaint alleges that her name appeared on electoral rolls before she became an Indian citizen in 1983. The petition claims this violated the Representation of the People Act, as non-citizens are ineligible to register as voters.
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Heavy rains triggered a devastating landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 30 lives. The disaster prompted the suspension of the Vaishno Devi yatra and the cancellation of numerous train services. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah briefed the Union Home Minister on the situation and is closely monitoring relief efforts.
Veteran Indian off-spinner R Ashwin has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), expressing his desire to explore opportunities in other global leagues. Ashwin, who previously retired from international cricket, thanked the IPL and BCCI for their support.
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Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain encouraged children in India's villages to dream big, regardless of their circumstances. Growing up near a tea garden in Assam, she overcame numerous challenges to win a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Lovlina's journey demonstrated that with belief and perseverance, anyone can achieve their dreams, inspiring countless others to pursue their aspirations.
An IndiGo flight, 6E-1403, en route from Kochi to Abu Dhabi with over 180 passengers, had to make an unscheduled return to Kochi early Saturday morning. The A320 neo aircraft experienced a technical issue mid-air after flying for over two hours, prompting the diversion.
President Trump asserted that tariffs and new trade agreements have generated "trillions of dollars" for the US economy, with foreign nations contributing unprecedented amounts to the treasury. He highlighted secured market access for American agricultural exports and historic trade deals with various countries, including the UK, China, and the EU. Trump maintains these efforts are significantly boosting the US treasury.
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