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Rising unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir prompts a full-scale shutdown call by the Neelum Valley Public Action Committee. Citizens are protesting inadequate healthcare, poor education, and systemic corruption, demanding accountability and an end to government neglect. Authorities warn of force, yet lawyers and civil society back the legitimate democratic action.

Quantum Dating is emerging in India, where singles view matches as self-discovery opportunities. A dating platform survey reveals that users, aged 18-27, are learning valuable lessons from each connection, experiencing a ‘Ripple Effect’ that helps them understand their needs and avoid settling. Many believe multiple ‘right people’ exist, reducing rejection fear and broadening relationship perspectives.

Richmond land grab: Major controversy in Canada, homeowners call for pause in negotiations with First Nations

Kim Kardashian shared that Kanye West has had limited contact with their four children, with months passing between his calls. She emphasized maintaining their children’s stable routine and happiness as her top priority. Kardashian reflected on her parents’ amicable divorce, aiming for healthy co-parenting despite the challenges.

Despite a strong Independence Day weekend opening, ‘War 2’ experienced a significant box office drop on Monday. The film, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, grossed Rs 183.25 crore domestically in five days, but faced competition from Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’. Underwhelming overseas performance and mixed audience feedback contribute to the film’s struggle to maintain momentum.

IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi, known for his integrity and past exposure of a major scam, faced a swift transfer just 36 hours after assuming office as SDM in Shahjahanpur’s Powayan. This followed a viral video showing him doing sit-ups as a symbolic gesture regarding public sanitation.

A massive outage affecting major platforms like ChatGPT, Twitter, and Spotify has been resolved by internet infrastructure giant Cloudflare. The company confirmed a fix was implemented, restoring most services. While monitoring continues for lingering issues, Cloudflare’s role as a critical intermediary for millions of websites means its disruptions have global reach.

India’s diverse culinary landscape offers unique dining experiences, from ingredient-led tasting menus at Masque in Mumbai to hyper-local Himalayan cuisine at NAAR in Kasauli. Discover intimate counter dining at Papa’s, regional explorations at The Bombay Canteen, and romantic floating meals at Raanthal.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, dropped sharply in opening trade on Thursday after US President Trump announced 25% tariff plus additional penalty on India.