Gangster N ‘seizing’ Raja, who used juveniles for criminal activities, was gunned down recently. A former loan shark enforcer turned notorious gangster, Raja trained about 300 juveniles in illegal operations. Police are now working to identify and dismantle his juvenile network to curb future crimes.
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Rishabh Pant’s return to Test cricket saw him score a century against Bangladesh, contributing to India’s 280-run win. Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif called Pant India’s biggest match-winner in Tests. Despite recent low scores, Kaif expressed confidence that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will continue to perform well in the format.
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Educated unemployment in India is alarmingly high, with a 6.5% rate among those with secondary education or higher, compared to much lower rates for less educated individuals. Gender disparities and urban-rural divides persist, highlighting the need for targeted policy interventions to address skill gaps, promote entrepreneurship, and enhance gender inclusivity.
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Lucknow’s Mankameshwar Temple has stopped accepting market-bought prasad to ensure purity. Devotees are instructed to offer homemade sweets or dry fruits instead. Head priest Mahant Divya Giri highlighted concerns about food adulteration and health benefits as reasons for the ban, citing issues with adulterated prasad at Tirupati temple.
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Apple has launched its new iPhone 16 series in India with a starting price of Rs 79,900. The company has also reduced prices for older models: the iPhone 15 now starts at Rs 69,900 and the iPhone 14 at Rs 59,900. Higher-end iPhone models have seen price cuts as well.
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Lebanon is reeling from Israel’s deadliest airstrike since 2006, which killed nearly 500 people. A viral video shows a missile hitting journalist Fadi Boudaya live on air. The strikes injured over 1,600 and displaced thousands. Hezbollah retaliated by firing rockets into Israel, intensifying the conflict.
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