Australia shooting: 56-year-old ‘sovereign citizen’ identified as suspect; remains at large

A heavily armed 56-year-old Australian man, Dezi Freeman, is the suspect in a shooting that killed two police officers and seriously wounded another in Victoria. Freeman, who held ‘sovereign citizen’ beliefs, opened fire when officers executed a search warrant at his property. A large-scale manhunt is underway as authorities urge residents to remain indoors.

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Vax, sterilisation data show UP has strays dog menace in check; 2.84 lakh treated, 17 ABC centres set up

Uttar Pradesh’s urban development department has significantly advanced urban safety and animal welfare through comprehensive ABC and anti-rabies vaccination programs. These initiatives, implemented across 17 municipal corporations, sterilized and vaccinated 2,84,641 stray dogs. The department also issued 5,333 pet dog licenses, promoting responsible pet ownership and urging citizens to report aggressive dogs to a dedicated…

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India’s trade trends: Slump in traditional exports offset by electronics surge; outflows rise ahead of tariff deadline, says GTRI

India’s June 2025 merchandise trade reveals a mixed performance, with exports showing a marginal 0.05% increase to $35.14 billion, while imports declined by 3.7% to $53.9 billion. Electronics exports surged by 47.1%, offsetting declines in gems, jewellery, and petroleum products. Exports to the U.S. rose significantly, while imports from China saw a slight increase.

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What happened between Luka Doncic and Isaac Bonga? NBA stars clash in heated EuroBasket match as tension boils

Luka Doncic, representing Slovenia in a EuroBasket warm-up against Germany, clashed with former teammate Isaac Bonga. The tension escalated due to Bonga’s alleged taunting, leading to heated exchanges and intervention from authorities. Despite Doncic’s 19 points, his team lost, and he faced foul trouble, while his recent weight loss also garnered attention.

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Rani Mukerji calls ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’, ‘ahead of time, uncomfortable’; says ‘India wasn’t ready’

Rani Mukerji described her 2006 film ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’ as “ahead of its time,” asserting it tackled uncomfortable truths about relationships and societal expectations. The movie explored complexities beyond a “good human being” husband, including physical attraction and women’s choices in marriage. Mukerji stands by the film’s bold narrative despite initial criticism.

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