J&K encounter: Security forces notice individuals trying to infiltrate into Indian side in Poonch; two fall down after being hit

An encounter initiated in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector on Wednesday after security forces intercepted a group of terrorists attempting to infiltrate from across the border. Army officials reported that gunfire was exchanged, and two terrorists were hit. The operation is currently underway as troops investigate the area.

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Contract sanitation workers’ protest in Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) succeeds; Sumeet Elko assures absorption by August 15

Around 850 sanitation workers in Kalyan-Dombivli protested against being excluded from Sumeet Elko’s new waste collection contract. Supported by Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction), led by Deepesh Mhatre, the workers demanded absorption into the company. Following negotiations with KDMC officials and Sumeet Elko, an assurance was given that eligible workers would be absorbed by August 15.

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‘Our fault, I accept it’: On Day 1 of posting, UP SDM Rinku Singh Rahi does sit-ups in front of advocates; takes responsibility for tehsil filth

IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi, newly appointed SDM, took a unique approach to address cleanliness issues in Puwaiyan tehsil. Confronted by striking advocates about the dirty premises, Rahi acknowledged the problem and performed sit-ups as a form of accepting responsibility. He had previously made offenders and parents of truant children do sit-ups to deter undesirable…

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‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ box office collection Day 5: Pedro Pascal-Vanessa Kirby starrer expected to close Week 1 in India with Rs 25 crore haul

Despite a promising start, ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps,’ starring Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby, experienced a modest increase on Day 5 at the Indian box office, earning approximately Rs 1.9 crore. Its total collection reached Rs 23.68 crore, trailing behind ‘Superman’ and facing strong competition from the Bollywood hit ‘Saiyaara,’ which has significantly impacted…

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IND vs ENG: ‘Are we still stuck in the colonial era?’ – Irfan Pathan gives massive verdict on Gautam Gambhir vs The Oval pitch curator saga

Tensions flared ahead of the final Test between India and England as a heated argument erupted between India’s coach, Gautam Gambhir, and pitch curator Lee Fortis over pitch access. Irfan Pathan’s social media post ignited a debate about double standards, questioning why England’s coach had pitch access while Gambhir did not.

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