Mumbai Police on Saturday said they had prevented a major tragedy by foiling an alleged plot to target people participating in a Muharram procession in the city. According to police, one person has been arrested for allegedly planning to distribute capsules containing zinc phosphide, a highly toxic poison, among people attending the religious procession. Officials said the suspected plan could have endangered thousands of lives had it been carried out.
K Bhagyaraj, who is an accomplished filmmaker, award-winning screenwriter, and actor, has died at the age of 73 due to a massive heart attack that occurred on Saturday, June 27. He was highly respected as one of the greatest screenwriters in the country and as a great force in the field of Tamil cinema. Reportedly, he had some chest pains after going out for his daily morning walk. He was immediately taken to a local private hospital, where it was confirmed that he had passed away.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seychelles on Saturday on a three-day official visit, during which he will hold talks with President Patrick Herminie and attend the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Day of the archipelago nation. PM Modi at the Seychelles International Airport was given a grand welcome by Herminie and a high-level delegation. He also received a ceremonial Guard of Honour.
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