A 17-year-old tribal girl in Maoist-affected Narayanpur district thwarted an attack on her father by eight armed men. She wrested an axe from an attacker and protected her father until neighbors intervened. Police are investigating the incident, which left the father hospitalized but stable. The family suspects Maoist involvement.
Read MoreTelangana HC has asked the state’s Congress government to report by August 27 on the time needed to establish a Backward Castes commission and conduct a survey. Following a Supreme Court directive from March 2021, this is to ensure that reserved seats for Backward Castes in local bodies do not exceed 50% of total...
Read MoreAmid protests from Manipur’s Kuki community, two Assam Rifles battalions were withdrawn from sensitive buffer zones in the region and moved to Nagaland. The CRPF battalions, replacing them, will undergo extensive training, and are recommended to be placed under Assam Rifles’ command for cohesive operations in Manipur, amid concerns over potential violence resurgence.
Read MoreYusuf Dikec, a Turkish shooter, has captured social media’s attention with his casual appearance and minimal equipment at the Paris Olympics. He became a viral sensation and was even meme-shared by Elon Musk. Dikec’s laid-back style led him to question Musk about the future of robots in sports, sparking further dialogue online.
Read MoreThe Indian government revised its long-term capital gains tax proposal for real estate, offering taxpayers the choice of a 20% tax with indexation benefits or a 12.5% tax without indexation. This amendment aims to address concerns from middle-class property owners and will apply to properties acquired before July 23, 2024.
Read MoreThe Algerian boxer embroiled in a major gender controversy at the Paris Olympics won her semi-final on Tuesday to guarantee at least a silver medal in front of a raucous Roland Garros crowd that chanted her name. Imane Khelif defeated Thailand’s 2023 world silver medallist Janjaem Suwannapheng in a unanimous points decision to march...
Read MoreFacing a wrestler who had never experienced defeat in her international career might seem daunting. Such a challenge would typically create immense pressure for any competitor. But it was not the case with star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat who brought an end to the winning-run of Japanese grappler Yui Susaki.
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