Two BJP district leaders in Samba and Jammu resigned due to disagreements over candidate selections for the J&K assembly elections. Kashmira Singh objected to Surjit Singh Salathia’s selection, while Kanav Sharma rejected Yudhvir Sethi’s nomination. Both criticized the party’s current direction and candidate integrity, highlighting their long-term association with the BJP.
Read MorePakistan confirms a third mpox case this year, with the patient detected at Peshawar airport after a flight from Jeddah. Another passenger from the same flight and a suspected case in Karachi were reported. No local transmissions have been recorded as surveillance at airports continues.
Read MoreA defective helicopter airlifted by an IAF Mi-17 for repairs crashed near the Mandakini river in Lincholi, narrowly avoiding a group of pilgrims. The pilot lost control due to strong winds but managed to ensure the helicopter fell away from populated areas. No major damage or loss of life occurred.
Read MoreCody Rhodes defended his WWE Undisputed Championship against Kevin Owens during the Bash in Berlin. The match was filled with dramatic moments, including Kevin surviving a Cody Cutter and Cross Rhodes. Ultimately, Cody secured victory, retaining his title, with Kevin acknowledging the win by raising Cody’s hand in celebration.
Read MoreA North Korean hacking group exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in Google Chrome to target cryptocurrency organisations. The flaw, CVE-2024-7971, enabled remote code execution. Google released a fix on August 21, 2024. The hackers used social engineering tactics, directing victims to a malicious domain, which led to subsequent Windows kernel exploit deployment.
Read MoreNC MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has called for renewed India-Pakistan dialogue and the restoration of J&K’s statehood. He criticised the NDA administration and urged Rahul Gandhi to stand up for Muslims. Upcoming elections see similar stances from PDP, advocating diplomatic ties with Pakistan.
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