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A lawyer, Rajeev Singh, was shot dead during his morning walk in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday. The assailants, who had a prior village dispute with the victim, attempted to flee on a motorcycle but were briefly delayed. They escaped after one threatened bystanders with a pistol.

They have been indicted by a federal grand jury with one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud in connection with a conspiracy to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores

U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergei Gor said U.S. was ready to cooperate with India on civil nuclear cooperation in addition to other areas, such as coal gasification and U.S. LPG exports

EAM S Jaishankar arrived in the UAE for high-level meetings to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, following his visit to Mauritius. Discussions in Mauritius focused on energy cooperation, including oil and gas supply agreements and clean energy projects, reinforcing the need for dependable strategic partnerships amidst regional crises.

Iranian officials placed images of children killed in the Minab incident on seats during a flight to Islamabad for peace talks. The delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Qalibaf, aims to stabilize a regional ceasefire amid ongoing violence and Iranian skepticism about negotiations. The talks address sanctions relief and regional security, with Iran blaming the US for the Minab school strike.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive 78 off 26 balls powered Rajasthan Royals to a stunning chase against RCB in Guwahati. His innings, featuring 8 fours and 7 sixes, secured the Orange Cap and a memorable win. Virat Kohli also gifted the young prodigy an autographed cap with a congratulatory message.

India and the US are deepening their strategic partnership, with Ambassador Gor highlighting significant growth in defense cooperation, including boosted sales and interoperability. Following India's SHANTI Bill, civil nuclear energy collaboration is set to expand, alongside opportunities in coal gasification and LPG exports. High-level meetings in Washington underscored a shared commitment to strengthening security and trade across multiple sectors.

Survivors of a deadly drone strike in Kuwait have challenged the Pentagon's narrative, stating their unit was unprepared and lacked fortified defenses. The attack, which killed six service members and injured over 20, occurred at a lightly protected facility. Soldiers described the chaos and their efforts to save lives amidst the destruction.

Farmers, who sustain the nation through their hard work, are being treated like criminals in the grain markets. It is as if they have arrived carrying illicit goods rather than their harvested crops,” Bhupinder Singh Hooda said

Ministers, including Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Shirsat, have complained of budget diversions to fund the Mahayuti government’s flagship scheme

The EC directed that Mr. Arun should not be posted in any election-related posts till the completion of the Assembly election

Tragedy struck Dharwad late Friday night as Youth Congress leader Fairoz Pathan was brutally murdered at his Hashminagar residence. Unidentified assailants reportedly forced their way into his home and attacked him with lethal weapons before escaping. CCTV footage is expected to be vital in identifying the perpetrators as police launch a manhunt.

The police statement said that fake identity documents were also recovered from his premises, which were being used for cybercrime-related activities

A preliminary probe suggested that the bus driver was drowsy and likely fell asleep at the wheel, leading to the accident

Dubbing artist Bhagyalakshmi has voiced her unwavering support for survivors in the sexual assault case involving director Ranjith Balakrishnan, who was granted bail with conditions. She revealed her decision to cease TV debates, prioritizing direct support for victims over public pronouncements. Bhagyalakshmi emphasized her commitment to standing with women facing harassment, regardless of the accused's identity.

India's domestic LPG production now covers nearly 60% of national demand, easing concerns amid Middle East conflict. Authorities are boosting PNG connections, with over 4 lakh consumers switching recently. Commercial LPG supplies have recovered, and priority is given to essential services. Smaller 5kg LPG cylinders are now more accessible, with supply doubled and documentation simplified.

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