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The Indian Air Force commemorated its decisive response to Pakistan's 1971 pre-emptive strikes, which led to a 14-day war and the birth of Bangladesh. IAF's precise counter-attacks crippled enemy airfields, blunting their initial move. This victory, celebrated as Vijay Diwas, contrasts with current strained India-Bangladesh ties, while Pakistan-Bangladesh relations have improved.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are poised for a positive month, despite expected volatility, according to market experts. Silver has surged due to global shortages and strong rate cut expectations, outperforming gold. Central bank demand for gold remains robust, while upcoming US economic data and Fed decisions will be key for market direction.

Congress has vehemently refuted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's assertion that Jawaharlal Nehru intended to fund the Babri Masjid's construction with public money, a claim the party labels a "lie." Citing Nehru's opposition to state funding for religious sites, including the Somnath Temple, Congress stated they would not permit the distortion of Nehru and Sardar Patel's legacies by "Godse's followers."

Legendary investor Michael Burry has slammed Tesla and tech giants for diluting shareholder value through stock-based compensation, arguing it's unfairly excluded from earnings. He highlighted Tesla's 3.6% annual dilution and Elon Musk's massive pay package as prime examples. Burry, known for predicting the 2008 crash, believes these accounting practices mask true costs, urging investors to scrutinize tech valuations.

Among other things, the team experienced Dhwani Spandana–OnBoard, an assistive audio-navigation system that enhances bus accessibility for visually impaired commuters

An Indian national, Rajinder Kumar, faces homicide charges after his semi-truck crashed in Oregon, killing two. The Department of Homeland Security identified Kumar as an illegal immigrant released under the Biden administration, raising concerns about undocumented drivers operating commercial vehicles. This incident follows a pattern of similar fatal crashes involving Indian truck drivers.

AWS CEO Matt Garman asserts AI amplifies human skills, not replacing jobs, citing efficiency gains like a codebase rewrite by six people. This comes amid Amazon's significant AI infrastructure investment and workforce reductions, which internal communications linked to AI's transformative power. Over 1,000 employees, however, voiced concerns about AI's impact on democracy, jobs, and climate goals.

Both Houses take up business after Centre agrees to a discussion on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as demanded by Opposition

Both UDF and LDF is vying for political dominance in this traditionally Congress stronghold. While the UDF seeks to reclaim the crucial Kochi Corporation after its loss in 2020, the LDF aims to validate its governance amidst rising anti-incumbency sentiments.

A 13-year-old boy reportedly pulled the trigger in the public execution of a man accused of murdering his family members in Afghanistan's Khost province. Tens of thousands witnessed the event, where Taliban officials placed a weapon in the boy's hands after he refused to pardon the convicted man.

The first tribal panchayat in the State, formed in 2010, is yet to have a proper road and residents have to walk hours to reach another settlement or health centres. Most hamlets lack electricity supply.

The Election Commission is facing criticism for its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls as reliance on outdated data threatens voter inclusion and the integrity of upcoming elections