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A sum of ₹18.83 lakh collected through auctioning the sheep and goats

Officials suspect that mysterious neurotoxins, localised and possibly having some epidemiological linkage, were behind the three waves of deaths

Qiu Chaishi, a 124-year-old woman from Nanchong, China, credits her longevity to maintaining an active lifestyle and a positive outlook. Despite enduring personal tragedies, Qiu remains remarkably self-sufficient and mentally sharp, living a life that includes regular meals and physical activity.

Kickstarting a series of joint workers conferences to showcase the strength of the alliance’s partners, BJP State chief Dilip Jaiswal emphasised that unity is the foundation of the NDA’s electoral success

Meeting decides to approve Omega Ecotech Products India Private Limited, which quoted the lowest unit rate of ₹1,975, as the service provider

Hamas and Islamic Jihad agree to a Gaza ceasefire and a prisoner exchange deal with Israel, where 33 hostages will be swapped for 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. This deal includes a phased release plan and ongoing negotiations for remaining captives. Israel maintains a buffer zone within Gaza, with international mediation from the US, Qatar, and Egypt.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday Russia had planned acts of "air terror" against airlines worldwide, accusing Moscow of staging sabotage and diversion on Polish soil and beyond. "All I can say, and I will not go into details, but I can confirm the validity of these fears, is that Russia had planned acts of air terror, and not only against Poland, but against airlines all over the world," he added.

Mohan Bhagwat asserted that the Ram temple movement was not started to oppose anyone.

22-year-old Pakistani cricketer Ihsanullah reversed his retirement decision from the PSL within 24 hours, stating it was made impulsively due to frustration over being overlooked in the season 10 draft. He aims to prove himself in domestic cricket and return stronger, despite previous injury setbacks and a challenging recovery period.

He says Shivakumar is busy as Deputy Chief Minister and holds two major portfolios of Bengaluru Development and Water Resources 

Transport behemoth prepares for the return journey of passengers from their home towns

This takes total deaths to three. One girl is undergoing treatment

“It might be politically expedient for the former MLA to apologise (to Satheesan). However, he does not need to pull the Chief Minister’s Office into his political manoeuvrings,” Mr Vijayan says.