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Burmese cigarettes, poppy seeds seized at Silchar stn

Merab Dvalishvili aims for UFC history at UFC 320. He wants 100 takedowns, facing Cory Sandhagen. Dvalishvili already broke Georges St-Pierre’s record. He is confident about securing three takedowns. Sandhagen’s striking poses a challenge. Dvalishvili predicts a knockout. A win would mark his third title defense. The fight will shape the bantamweight division.

In Wasseypur, Tulsi Vishwakarma has been arrested for the murder of his friend Sonu Yadav. Following a history of disputes, Tulsi allegedly killed Sonu with a knife and disposed of the body in a septic tank near Matkuria check-post. The crime was uncovered after locals found the decomposed body, leading to Tulsi’s arrest and confession.

Manipur steps up awareness campaigns to save rivers

A junior engineer from the Panchayati Raj department, Raja Karim, was apprehended by a Special Vigilance Unit team in Patna. He was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 at his office in Panapur block of Saran district. The arrest followed a complaint alleging Karim demanded the bribe for facilitating approvals for construction projects.

Zubeen Garg’s cremation site has transformed into a pilgrimage destination, drawing hundreds of mourners. Fans, local residents, and students gathered to pay tribute to the beloved singer, expressing deep emotion and vowing to immortalize him. Many see the site as a future memorial promoting harmony and unity, with local women voluntarily maintaining the space.

Violet Affleck, daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, passionately advocated for stronger COVID-19 protections at the United Nations, emphasizing clean air as a basic right. She criticized leaders for neglecting the dangers of COVID-19, highlighting the prevalence of long COVID in children and urging immediate action to ensure clean, filtered air accessibility.

Rudi Johnson, the former NFL running back, tragically passed away at 45, days after being inducted into the Chesterfield Sports Hall of Fame. He delivered an inspiring message to Virginia youth, urging them to dream big and stay focused. Johnson’s NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals was marked by success, leaving a lasting impact on…

In Leh, a protest demanding Sixth Schedule protections and statehood for Ladakh turned deadly as police allegedly opened fire, resulting in four fatalities and 58 injuries. The violence, the first since Ladakh became a Union territory in 2019, erupted after frustration over delayed talks and perceived government inaction on promised safeguards.

The New York Jets are reportedly set to acquire cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. from the Tennessee Titans, pending confirmation. The Jets will give a 2026 sixth-round pick in exchange for Brownlee and a 2026 seventh-round pick. Brownlee’s previous experience with Jets’ defensive backs coach Chris Harris in Tennessee could facilitate a quick integration.