‘Vote chori’ row: Dismissed Karnataka minister K Rajanna may be expelled from Congress; high command okays action amid internal turmoil

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna following the Congress high command’s directive, triggered by Rajanna’s public disagreement with Rahul Gandhi’s vote theft allegations. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar escalated the issue, leading to AICC intervention and pressure on Siddaramaiah to act swiftly. Rajanna’s removal signals a firm stance against dissent within the party,…

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Close call in Karnataka’s Bandipur: 50-year-old man alights from car to take elephant’s pic, trampled; thrill-seekers continue to flout forest laws, say officials

A man had a close brush with death inside Bandipur Tiger Reserve when he was attacked by a tusker. Basavaraj, a resident of Nanjangud, alighted from his vehicle near Kekkanahalla and was charged by the elephant, which was guarding its calf. The incident, captured on video, shows the tusker knocking Basavaraj down and trampling him.

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US Steel plant explosion in Pennsylvania kills 1, injures at least 10; What about the long-term health impacts of being exposed?

A devastating explosion at the US Steel Clairton Coke Works near Pittsburgh resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. The blasts, occurring in the plant’s reversing room, triggered a massive emergency response. The facility, North America’s largest coking operation, has a history of safety incidents and pollution concerns.

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Bradley Beal ignites Los Angeles Clippers’ championship hopes with $10.9 million deal after tough Phoenix Suns exit

Bradley Beal has signed a two-year, $10.9 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers after leaving the Phoenix Suns. Beal aims to win his first NBA championship alongside stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Coach Tyronn Lue believes Beal’s scoring and experience will significantly boost the Clippers’ performance in the competitive Western Conference.

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