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A customer was killed Tuesday after a security guard's gun discharged accidentally. Manish Kumar, a farmer, was updating his Aadhaar card at the Union Bank branch. The ex-serviceman guard, Vinod Kumar, was loading cartridges when the firearm discharged. The bullet struck Manish in the back, and he was rushed to the hospital. Police have arrested the guard and are investigating the incident further.

Dilip Gavit secured gold in the men's T47 100m race with a new Games Record. Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth followed closely, earning the silver medal for India. This remarkable performance ensured a historic one-two finish for the Indian contingent. England's Kevin Santos claimed the bronze medal in the competitive event. The athletes delivered strong performances on the track.

The Supreme Court rejected a plea to ban an animated film on Mahaprabhu Jagannath. Justices emphasized artists' creative expression and tolerance for depicting deities. They noted that preventing such depictions would halt many religious television programs. The court stated that the Censor Board's approval meant no judicial interference was needed. It refused to restrict artistic creativity based on the objections of a few.

Move follows a protest by drivers demanding properly maintained washrooms at luxury hotels

CRPF Director General G P Singh supports troops acting in good faith during duty. He assures responsibility for all decisions made in the public interest. An internal probe found standard operating procedures were followed by RAF personnel. Pellet guns were used after other crowd dispersal methods failed. This investigation may prevent charges against the RAF personnel involved.

Murali Sreeshankar secured the silver medal in the men's long jump event. He achieved a best leap of 8.09m in the fiercely contested final. Jamaica's Tajay Gayle won gold with a jump of 8.15m in the fourth round. Scotland's Stephen Mackenzie claimed the bronze medal with a jump of 8.08m. Lokesh finished fifth in his Commonwealth Games debut competition.

Multiple reports of people, including minors, being detained or arrested by the police, and social media users being asked to take down posts related to the demonstrations have come to the fore

Association demands that a Syndicate meeting be convened without further delay to approve pending appointments and promotions

The suspected narcotic substances were seized over the past one year as part of the ongoing anti-drug crackdown

The Lok Sabha passed a bill to make paper leak punishments more stringent. This legislation aims to expedite trials and deter unfair means in public examinations. The bill proposes significant jail terms and hefty fines for individuals involved in paper leaks. Investigations into paper leak cases are to be completed within two months. The government also highlighted an increase in universities and higher education institutions.

Jeff Bezos prioritizes his mornings, dedicating this time to personal matters and family before diving into work. He strategically avoids challenging tasks until after 10 am, promoting a productive start to his day. He opts for critical conversations mid-morning when his mental clarity is at its peak. Research indicates that decision fatigue can hinder judgment, so Bezos emphasizes making a select number of high-quality decisions each day for maximum effectiveness.

The meeting said that despite six general strikes in the last six years, the Union Government notified four Labour Codes and their Rules

Govts. of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, U.P., Rajasthan asked to ensure monitoring of paddy cultivation areas, especially identified hotspot villages and fire-prone locations; conduct drone surveys from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., when attempts to evade satellite detection are more likely, pollution watchdog also says

Amritpal Singh, sought by the FBI, died in a road accident last year. He had returned to his native village in Jalandhar from the US. The FBI placed him on its wanted list for alleged involvement in a crime group. This organization is accused of smuggling large quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine. Federal authorities seized significant amounts of drugs and firearms during a major operation.

Singer D4vd, David Anthony Burke, faces potential death penalty charges. Prosecutors are weighing the death penalty for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Burke has pleaded not guilty to all serious charges against him. The case moves forward after a judge found sufficient evidence for trial. His next court hearing is scheduled for August 31 in Los Angeles.