Aleema Khan, sister of jailed former PM Imran Khan, was attacked with an egg while addressing reporters outside Adiala Jail. PTI supporters apprehended two women accused of the act, alleging a political motive and police involvement in their escape. The incident drew condemnation from across the political spectrum, with leaders denouncing it as a shameful and vile act.
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Aam Aadmi Party MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra was arrested by Patiala police in connection with a rape case, sparking political turmoil. Pathanmajra claims the arrest is retaliation for criticizing the party's Delhi leadership, alleging they are undermining Punjab leaders and ignoring local issues. He urged supporters to protest, accusing the Delhi leadership of remote-controlling Punjab and punishing dissent.
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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.
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India’s school enrolment has hit a seven-year low at 24.68 crore in 2024–25, driven mainly by a falling birth rate and shrinking primary cohorts, UDISE+ data shows. While government schools lost 59 lakh students, private schools gained almost the same. Dropout rates fell, but southern states with low fertility saw sharper declines, underscoring India’s demographic and educational shift.
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