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Kota's 17-year-old Shlok Gurjar was shot in the skull while playing, with the bullet traveling through his head and lodging in his cheek for five days. Initially treated for a presumed injury, an X-ray revealed the bullet, leading to surgery by neurosurgeon Dr. Mamraj Agarwal, who stated the boy's survival was miraculous, as a slight deviation in the bullet's path could have been fatal. Shlok had heard a gunshot before collapsing and concealed the shooting...

SummaryThe US Vice President JD Vance and FBI Director Kash Patel condemned violent immigration protests in Los Angeles, prompting President Trump to deploy 2,000 federal troops following clashes during immigration raids. In Colombia, presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was critically injured after being shot at a rally, while Pakistan's attempt to lead four UN terrorism committees was rejected, securing only one. Additionally, al-Qaeda leader Saad al-Awlaki issued threats against Trump and Musk over the Gaza conflict,...

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has appointed retired High Court judge John Michael D'Cunha to investigate the June 4 stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium, which resulted in 11 fatalities and over 75 injuries during an IPL victory celebration. D'Cunha, who previously convicted former Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa, is required to submit a report within a month, prompting an extension of his commission's term to accommodate this priority case. A comprehensive investigation involving judicial, magisterial, and CID...

Recent World Bank data indicates a substantial reduction in India's extreme poverty rate, which fell from 27.1% in 2011-12 to 5.3% in 2022-23, effectively lifting around 270 million people out of extreme poverty. This significant decline is largely attributed to updated definitions of the poverty line and enhanced household survey data. Additionally, the success of free food transfers and a decreasing rural-urban poverty gap have played crucial roles in this progress. Full Article

Wayne Gretzky has sparked controversy by discussing financial disparities in the NHL, particularly criticizing how teams like the Florida Panthers benefit from no-state-income-tax policies, which may give them an unfair advantage in attracting talent. On The Pat McAfee Show, he emphasized the tension between market-driven decisions and the traditional hockey culture, noting that while Florida offers financial incentives, cities like Edmonton provide a passionate fan base and legacy. In response, Panthers coach Paul Maurice highlighted...

Chirag Paswan (File photo) NEW DELHI: Union minister Chirag Paswan expressed concern over "misgivings" within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) regarding his alleged ambition for the Bihar chief minister position. He clarified that if he contests the upcoming assembly elections, it would solely be to strengthen his party's performance, not to pursue the chief minister's role. Paswan predicted a successful outcome for the NDA under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership and hinted at contesting from...