A toxin produced by fungus-infected kodo grain is suspected in the deaths of 10 elephants at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Autopsies revealed severe organ damage, suggesting toxic grain ingestion. Officials are monitoring the remaining elephants, destroying affected crops, and investigating other potential causes, including foul play.
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Congress is contesting just 11 seats in Mumbai assembly polls, the lowest in decades. Despite multiple negotiations with Shiv Sena (UBT), the party secured these seats, some being BJP strongholds. Mumbai Congress President Varsha Gaikwad admits they aimed for 14-15 seats but will work towards maximizing MVA wins despite the limited allocation.
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Shiv Sena candidate Shaina NC filed an FIR against Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant for alleged objectionable remarks he made against her. The case was registered under sections 79 and 356 (2) of the BNS. Sawant denied using any insulting words and questioned the timing and other allegations against Sena leaders.
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India and the US commenced their 15th ‘Vajra Prahar’ exercise at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho. The drill, involving Para-SF units from India and Green Berets from the US, aims to enhance interoperability and joint special operations capabilities. It includes joint planning, UAV usage, and psychological warfare, among others.
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The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to establish Child Tobacco Cessation Centres in all districts to counsel and treat students addicted to ‘Cool Lip,’ a banned tobacco product. The court mandated periodic inspections in schools and urged the Centre to officially ban ‘Cool Lip.’
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India initially dominated on the first day against New Zealand with a strong 53-run partnership but then suffered a collapse, losing three wickets in just 8 balls. Late dismissals of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, and Virat Kohli left them at 86 for 4 at stumps, trailing New Zealand by another 149 runs at close...
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Goa Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar dismissed the disqualification petition against eight MLAs who switched from Congress to BJP. He cited a Supreme Court ruling that protected their actions as two-thirds of the Congress legislature party members approved the merger, preventing disqualification under the 10th schedule.
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The Vishwa Hindu Parishad welcomed Donald Trump’s condemnation of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, contrasting it with the silence of the United Nations and human rights activists. VHP functionary Vinod Bansal praised Trump for acknowledging the seriousness of the situation and criticized the lack of global response.
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Elon Musk is from South Africa and he dismissed allegations that he violated US immigration law. Even President Joe Biden spoke about the issue as he said, “That wealthiest man in the world turned out to be an illegal worker here when he was here.” “He was supposed to be in school when he...
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