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Angling, country boat race, and surfing were major attractions; country boat race had nine teams battling on the 300-metre stretch of Chaliyar, drawing their energy from the cheering crowd; fest concludes with illuminated boat parade, procession

Independent MLA P.V. Anvar arrested for alleged involvement in attack on forest office after tribal youth’s death

Bangladesh Coast Guard received 90 Bangladeshi fishermen, and the Indian Coast Guard received 95 Indian fishermen

Animal Husbandry Ministry circular to States calls for enhanced biosecurity protocols and testing; zoo staff must be given protective equipment and health screenings; detailed guidelines within a week

Kylie Kelce, wife of Jason Kelce, is generating buzz with her hit podcast Not Gonna Lie with Kylie. She humorously discussed minivans on a recent episode. Kylie is also set to become an ESPN announcer. The Kelce family continues to excel, with Kylie’s podcast success and new broadcasting role. Fans are eager to see her next moves.

PM Modi rallies against AAP’s promises development in Delhi, while Arvind Kejriwal says the Centre failed to fulfil promises due to which Delhi’s development has stopped

Four people were killed in road accident after their vehicle fell into a gorge, officials said

SKM asks the Prime Minister to respect democracy and hold discussions with all farmers’ organisations

Na. D’Souza’s literary career spanned over six decades

Nitin Gadkari says the road on NH-44 will strengthen ‘national security logistics’ and ‘enhance tourism prospects’ in the region; the Centre has embarked on a major mission in J&K to ensure that the NH-44 remains an all-weather road connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country

A buffalo cart race on National Highway 709B near the Shamli-Baghpat border caused a traffic disruption amid dense fog, raising safety concerns. Police registered a case against around 30 individuals, invoking the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. A similar race occurred in Meerut. These races, driven by village rivalry, often force buffaloes to run long distances painfully.