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One dead, several injured due to suffocation in stampede-like situation during Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri

A devotee reportedly died of suspected suffocation, and several others were feared injured during the world-famous Rath Yatra in Odisha’s Puri on Thursday, as massive crowds gathered to witness the annual chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra.

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Ranbir Kapoor contracts conjunctivitis ahead of Ramayana trailer launch; will still attend event

Ranbir Kapoor is gearing up for the trailer release of his upcoming magnum opus, Ramayana: Part 1. Ahead of the same, the actor is reportedly unwell ahead of the mega launch, but that may not keep him away from the film’s biggest promotional event.

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IND vs ENG 2nd ODI LIVE Cricket Score: England opt to field first in Cardiff, India aim to clinch series

India and England are taking on each other in the second ODI of the ongoing three-game series. The two sides meet at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, and both teams will look to put in their best performance. It is worth noting that the Indian team managed to register a win in the first ODI and broke their losing streak as well. Interestingly, the Indian team lost two matches to Ireland and followed it up with four losses against England. However, the side returned to winning ways in the ODI format. Limiting England to a score of 258 runs in the first innings, India chased down the target thanks to knocks by Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel. 

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Apple Back to School Sale goes live in India: Discounts on MacBook, iPad, free AirPods and Apple Pencil

Apple just kicked off its annual Back to School Sale in India, so if you are a student, teacher, or a parent shopping for one, there are some solid deals on MacBooks and iPads right now. This year’s sale comes right after Apple updated prices across its MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iPad lineup.

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Will OTT films need Censor Board approval? Centre weighs big move after Satluj row

The Centre is considering making certification by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) mandatory for films before they are released on OTT platforms, according to government sources. The proposal comes in the wake of the controversy surrounding the release of the film Satluj on ZEE5 without CBFC certification.

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‘We should meet…’: Nick Jonas reveals first DM that started it all with Priyanka Chopra

Singer Nick Jonas recently revealed the first DM (direct message) he sent to Priyanka Chopra on X (formerly Twitter), giving fans a glimpse into how their love story began. During the Hey Jonas podcast, the couple looked back at their first conversation, which took place nearly a year and a half before they started dating in 2018.

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Naval blockade returns, 35 killed as US steps up strikes; Iran threatens to halt Gulf energy exports | Updates

​More than 35 people have been killed, and at least 72 others hospitalised in recent US airstrikes across Iran, according to Hossein Kermanpour, spokesperson for the Iranian Health Ministry. The escalation comes after the United States reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its air campaign in response to Tehran’s attacks on ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a renewed full-scale conflict in the Middle East.

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Delhi traffic cop killed after speeding car hits him on duty, driver absconds

A Delhi Traffic Police head constable died after he was allegedly hit by a speeding car while on duty in the national capital on Tuesday evening. The driver fled the scene with the vehicle after the collision, and police have launched a search to trace the accused.

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England surrender to Argentina’s juggernaut, as Lionel Messi set for another FIFA World Cup final

Argentina will defend their FIFA World Cup crown after producing a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the 2026 semi-final at Atlanta Stadium. Lionel Scaloni’s side overturned a one-goal deficit in the closing stages, with Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scoring inside the final minutes to send the holders into another World Cup final, where they will face Spain.

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What Taslima Nasrin’s return to Kolkata means and why has it fired up a political row in Bengal?

Taslima Nasreen, the exiled Bangladeshi author and human rights activist, is set to return to Kolkata after nearly two decades. Her visit has triggered a political face-off in West Bengal between the ruling BJP and the Trinamool Congress with free speech religious sentiment factor being cited. 

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