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Cabinet approves Rs 5,801 crore Lucknow Metro Phase-IB, 34 km network to boost city connectivity

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday gave the green signal to Phase-IB of the Lucknow Metro project, which will cover a corridor length of 11.165 km at an estimated cost of Rs 5,801 crore. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the approval marks another milestone in expanding the city’s public transport system. As per the government, Lucknow will boast a 34 km-long active Metro network once Phase-IB becomes operational. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Viral video of couple bathing in Canadian lake sparks outrage online | Video

A video circulating on X shows two couples lathering up with soap and rinsing off in a Brampton lake, prompting widespread criticism. The footage, shared by user Kirk Lubimov, has gained over 5 million views. Several commenters noted that bathing in public water bodies with soap is prohibited in Canada due to environmental hazards.

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OPINION | Asim Munir: ‘Osama Bin Laden in military uniform’

Pakistan’s hawkish Army Chief Syed Asim Munir Shah has threatened to take “half the world down” if confronted with an existential threat from India. Speaking at a black-tie dinner in Tampa, Florida, US, hosted by Pakistan’s honorary consul Adnan Asad, the army chief said, “We are a nuclear nation. If we think we are going down, we’ll take half the world down with us.” Munir also threatened to blow up with missiles any dam built by India on the Indus River. He said, “We will wait for India to build a dam, and when it does so, 10 missiles se faarigh kar denge (we will destroy it with 10 missiles).. The Indus River is not the Indians’ family property. Humein missilon ki kami nahi hai, al-Hamdulillah (we don’t have a missile shortage, Praise be to Allah).”

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Delhi turns fortress ahead of Independence Day: Anti-drone systems, 7500 personnel, snipers on high-rises

The national capital is all set to mark Independence Day with elaborate arrangements in place for August 15. The Delhi Police has implemented special security measures, with around 25,000 people expected to attend the celebrations. To ensure no untoward incidents occur, police personnel will be deployed across every corner of the city, effectively turning Delhi into a fortress. As per the information, high-security zones will also be established around Parliament and the Red Fort.

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Caught on camera: Man and lion spook each other outside Gujarat cement factory, both flee in panic

In a bizarre yet nerve-wracking turn of events, a late-night encounter between man and beast turned into an unplanned 100-meter dash—each in opposite directions. The incident occurred around 10 PM outside the Aadhar Cement Factory in Patapur village, Dungarpur, Gujarat’s Junagadh district, where lions roam around like confused night shift workers. A factory staffer, thinking it was just another mundane walk out the gate, came face-to-face with a full-grown lion—who, by the looks of it, seemed equally shocked to see a human casually step into its path.

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Kapil Sharma gets security cover from Mumbai Police after firing incidents at his Canada cafe

Mumbai Police has stepped up the security cover for comedian Kapil Sharma following two recent firing incidents at his café in Canada and alleged threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. As per the information, the security of Sharma’s family has also been reinforced as a precautionary measure.

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R. Ashwin seeks role clarity in CSK ahead of IPL 2026, open to parting ways: Report

Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has reportedly sought clarity from the franchise regarding his role for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, the veteran spinner, who was bought by CSK for INR 9.75 crore in last year’s mega auction, has indicated he is open to parting ways if he does not fit into the team’s future plans.

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Pakistani intruder shot at, held by BSF along International Border in J-K’s Kathua

A Pakistani intruder was arrested in an injured state on Monday after Border Security Force (BSF) personnel opened fire upon spotting suspicious movement near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. Officials said the man was part of a group attempting to cross into Indian territory under the cover of darkness.

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No claim or objection filed by any political party on Bihar draft rolls: ECI

The Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Sunday that no political party submitted claims or objections regarding Bihar’s draft electoral rolls between August 1 and 10. Opposition parties, led by Congress, have alleged large-scale voter deletions under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, with Rahul Gandhi accusing the ECI of “vote theft.”

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Kolkata metro to boost services on Green and Purple lines from August 11

In a move aimed at easing commuter rush and extending travel convenience, Metro Railway Kolkata has announced an increase in train frequency and service hours on its Green Line-1, Green Line-2, and Purple Line corridors starting Monday (August 11).