HR McMaster’s new book claims former President Trump halted aid to Pakistan over ISI’s ties with terrorists. Despite orders, Mattis planned financial aid including armoured vehicles to Pakistan. McMaster stopped a shipment, but other aid persisted. Trump’s decision, part of a South Asia strategy, caused controversy and criticism.
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A road rage incident in Mumbai led to an FIR against an Audi owner, Rishabh Chakravorty, and his wife, after a video showed Chakravorty assaulting a taxi driver, Kayaumuddin Ansari. The altercation began on August 18 near Ghatkopar when Chakravorty’s Audi collided with Ansari’s taxi. The police issued a notice to the couple.
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Wells Fargo employee Denise Prudhomme was discovered dead at their Tempe office after four days. Prudhomme had last scanned into work on August 16. Her cubicle’s isolation contributed to delayed discovery. No foul play is suspected, and the investigation continues. Wells Fargo pledges support for employees and thorough cleaning of the building.
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The Delhi high court has issued notices to Baba Ramdev and Patanjali’s Divya Pharmacy following a petition that their herbal tooth powder, Divya Dant Manjan, contains non-vegetarian ingredients despite its vegetarian label. The product packaging shows a green dot signifying vegetarian content, while containing Sepia officinalis derived from cuttlefish. The case will be heard...
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Preeti Pal has made history by securing India’s first para-athletics medal at the Paralympics, winning bronze in the women’s 100m T35 race at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. Her personal best time was 14.21 seconds. Despite facing substantial physical challenges from birth, Preeti’s determination led her to this remarkable achievement.
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Defending champion Novak Djokovic was defeated by Alexei Popyrin in the US Open third round. This marks the first year since 2017 Djokovic ends without a major win. Popyrin, who recently won the Montreal Masters 1000, will now face Frances Tiafoe to advance to his first Grand Slam quarterfinal.
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