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Raitha Dasara exhibition showcases new developments in the sector

TTD Executive Officer Syamala Rao releases five books ahead of the commencement of the Chinna Sesha Vahana seva

Dalip Singh Rana, also known as The Great Khali, has an impressive car collection, including a Toyota Land Cruiser and a discontinued Ford Endeavour. The WWE Hall of Famer, famed as the first Indian-born World Heavyweight Champion, remains a celebrated figure in Indian sports and continues to influence wrestling in India.

A deadly gunfight in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulted in the deaths of six soldiers, including an officer, and six terrorists. The exchange of fire occurred in North Waziristan district. The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack.

Sanjay Manjrekar faced social media backlash for a perceived racist remark during the India vs New Zealand Women's T20 World Cup game commentary. Manjrekar admitted unfamiliarity with players from northern India, prompting fan outrage and calls for his sacking. India lost the match by 58 runs, with their next game against Pakistan.

The India vs Bangladesh T20I rivalry has produced iconic, nail-biting encounters such as the 2016 World Cup last-over thriller, Karthik's last-ball six in the 2018 Nidahas Trophy final, Dhoni's finishing prowess in the 2016 Asia Cup final, Chahar's record-breaking spell in Nagpur 2019, and Bangladesh's historic win in 2019.

The IDF conducted a successful military operation targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, involving Commando Brigade and elite Yahalom Unit. They destroyed weapons stockpiles, observation posts, missile launch sites, and tunnel shafts allegedly used by Hezbollah militants. Airstrikes coordinated during the operation eliminated numerous Hezbollah operatives.

A South African man, Nkosinathi Phakathi, has been sentenced to 42 life terms for assaulting schoolgirls and young women over nine years. Posing as an electrician, he gained entry into victims' homes, committing 90 rapes. Judge Makolomakwe condemned the heinous nature of his crimes. Phakathi’s other charges included kidnapping and assault.