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Protests erupted in Manipur as thousands demanded peace, clashing with security forces near the chief minister's residence. Demonstrators, organised by COCOMI, sought justice for children killed in a recent bomb blast and support for the displaced. The state grapples with escalating ethnic violence, with recent clashes claiming lives and displacing many.

The incident happened in the third over of Punjab Kings' chase when Arya played a slash at a full ball on the stumps off Axar Patel. The ball went high towards mid-off, where Ngidi ran back to complete the catch.

KL Rahul achieved a historic milestone with an unbeaten 152 for Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings. This remarkable innings is the third-highest individual score in IPL history. Rahul's performance, aided by dropped catches, powered Delhi to a commanding total. He partnered with Nitish Rana for a significant second-wicket stand, setting a new franchise record.

The AAP, as expected, reacted very strongly to this development and accused the BJP of “Operation Lotus”, a term used to define saffron party engineered defections of political rivals. AAP leader Sanjay Singh alleged that central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) were misused to pressure and break away AAP leaders. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of betraying Punjab, which is ruled by AAP and goes to assembly polls next year.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly leading the country through a secret "human chain" of handwritten letters to evade US and Israeli detection. This comes amid unprecedented security measures, with senior officials avoiding visits due to assassination fears following a reported US-Israel strike that gravely injured him.

India has finally mapped its own DNA and what it found could change medicine for a billion people.

Raghav Chadha's Instagram following plummeted by over 1 million after his switch from AAP to BJP. Once a youth icon, his digital persona faced backlash, with followers expressing disappointment and betrayal. Allegations of deleting critical posts against the BJP surfaced, which Chadha denied. His appeal previously rested on addressing everyday issues, a stark contrast to his current political move.

Monsoon brings romanticized scenes but also a public health reality of increased malaria risk, especially for vulnerable groups. Despite significant national declines, malaria persists in localized pockets due to environmental and socio-economic factors. Climate change further complicates transmission patterns, necessitating sustained surveillance and targeted interventions for elimination.

Geethamma, who was killed, was a member of the Mahila Morcha District Committee

"The dedication of our teachers and students is reflected in these improved figures," Education minister Dhan Singh Rawat said

Swati Maliwal, who joined the BJP after defecting, praised the "decisive and strong leadership" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Supporters also raised slogans hailing her as “CM” (Chief Minister) and “Telangana Tiger,” adding to the charged atmosphere at the venue

No repoll ordered in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal says ECI officials

Police teams conducted extensive searches in identified “hotspot” areas and vehicles parked in various localities and residential colonies were inspected

He said that if the BJP was not voted to power in West Bengal, the State risked becoming an "extension of Bangladesh" due to unchecked infiltration

Mali faced coordinated attacks on Saturday. Gunfire and explosions were heard in the capital Bamako and near a military camp housing Russian mercenaries. Unidentified terrorist groups targeted several positions. Fighting continued in the capital and other regions. Security forces responded to the unfolding situation. Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM is suspected of involvement.

The development will enhance the BJP’s negotiating ability with the Akali Dal for a possible pre-election alliance in Punjab, former Union Minister says

The AAP says the party and Punjab gave the MPs everything and still they backstabbed the people of Punjab. It accuses the BJP of using probe agencies such as ED and CBI to poach its members.