India triumphed over Pakistan in the Junior Davis Cup with a 2-0 victory, highlighted by Prkaash Sarran and Tavish Pahwa's singles wins. A video later emerged showing a Pakistani player's unsportsmanlike handshake, contrasting with the Indian player's calm reaction. After initially missing the handshake, the Pakistani player made contact the second time, only to pull away abruptly in a seemingly disrespectful manner.
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The Supreme Court intervened in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) election, ordering a recount of votes for the president's post due to challenges raised by various groups. Senior advocate Vikas Singh retained his position as president after the recount, although the vote tally for Adish Aggarwala decreased.
Baylor University football player Alex Foster tragically died from gunshot wounds in Greenville, Mississippi, prompting a city-wide curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. The 18-year-old's death has sparked concerns about rising violence, especially among youth, leading Mayor Errick D. Simmons to implement stricter safety measures. Authorities are investigating the shooting, while Baylor's coach and athletic director express their condolences.
On Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's 61st death anniversary, Rahul Gandhi honored his great-grandfather, acknowledging his pivotal role in establishing a robust foundation for independent India. Gandhi highlighted Nehru's visionary leadership and invaluable contributions to social justice, modernity, education, the constitution, and democracy. Mallikarjun Kharge also paid tribute to Nehru.
Heavy rains triggered by a depression over Bangladesh and Meghalaya have caused widespread devastation across five northeastern states, resulting in at least 32 deaths due to landslides and floods. Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh are the most affected, with houses collapsing, villages inundated, and transportation disrupted.
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India has launched the Bharat Forecasting System (BFS), a high-resolution weather model operating on a 6-kilometre grid, enhancing prediction capabilities. Powered by the new supercomputer Arka, the BFS delivers more accurate forecasts for disaster management, agriculture, and public safety. This system addresses the increasing impact of weather anomalies on India's economy and food inflation.
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