Lia Thomas, the first transgender NCAA women's swimming champion, received the Voice of Inspiration Award, sparking renewed debate on transgender athletes. Her acceptance speech, framing trans activism as her purpose, drew praise from supporters and sharp criticism from opponents like swimmer Riley Gaines, who deemed it an 'insult to women' and a dismissal of fair competition standards.
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India is on the cusp of eradicating Naxalism by March 2026, with affected districts drastically reduced. Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted successful counter-insurgency operations and development initiatives. Andhra and Telangana are now Naxal-free, marking a significant victory in the fight against left-wing extremism.
Yuzvendra Chahal's cryptic Instagram Story about alimony follows his divorce from Dhanashree Verma, finalised with a Rs 4.75 crore payout. Earlier in the year, Chahal had revealed the couple maintained a public facade during their separation, citing differing ambitions and life goals. He also shared his struggles with mental health and suicidal thoughts post-divorce.
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