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Self-styled Godman Changur Baba’s house demolished in Balrampur amid religious conversion probe

Authorities on Tuesday demolished the sprawling residence of self-styled faith healer Jalaluddin, popularly known as Changur Baba, in Utraula, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. The mansion, reportedly constructed illegally on government land, was brought down as part of a crackdown following Baba’s arrest on charges of running a large-scale religious conversion racket and accumulating crores of rupees through foreign funding. Alongside the mansion stood a hospital, allegedly established by Baba’s followers, which was also under scrutiny for its role in the controversial operations.

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EPFO credits 8.25% interest for FY25 to 97% members ahead of usual schedule – Details

In a surprise move, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has credited the 8.25 per cent interest rate for the financial year 2024-25 to around 97 per cent of their members’ accounts as of July 8. “The process has now been optimised for faster processing, due to which the entire exercise has mostly been completed in June itself,” Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya was quoted as saying by reports. 

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AI-171 crash takes center stage at Parliamentary panel meeting as MPs grill aviation bosses over safety

The Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday met with top officials from the Civil Aviation Ministry and representatives from major airlines in the aftermath of the Air India Ahmedabad plane crash and to discuss the issues concerning the aviation sector lately. Committee members raised concerns over the June 12 Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad and the sudden surge in flight fares from Srinagar following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.

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Nagpur Shocker: Wife and lover arrested for murdering paralysed husband over illicit affair

A shocking murder case has emerged from the Wathoda police station area, Nagpur, where a paralysed man was allegedly suffocated to death by his wife and her lover, who saw him as an obstacle to their illicit relationship. The incident has sent shockwaves through the locality.

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From ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla commends ISRO chief for crucial role in safe travel

In a recent call with V Narayanan, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian Gaganyatri currently on board the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission, expressed his gratitude for ISRO’s efforts in facilitating his safe journey to the ISS. The conversation took place on the afternoon of July 6, as reported by ISRO. During the call, Narayanan showed genuine interest in Shukla’s well-being and asked about the various scientific experiments and activities taking place on the ISS. He also underscored the importance of meticulously documenting all experiments and activities once Shukla returns to Earth, as this documentation will provide invaluable insights to support the development of India’s human spaceflight program, Gaganyaan.

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Prithvi Shaw to play for Maharashtra in next domestic season, moves on from Mumbai cricket team

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has officially parted ways with the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), and he will now play for Maharashtra in the upcoming domestic season. This is a significant development in Indian domestic cricket as Shaw is desperate to make a comeback in the Indian cricket team, having represented the nation in all three formats.

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RSS discusses organisational expansion, national security in 3-day Prant Pracharak meeting

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) held a comprehensive three-day meeting of its Prant Pracharaks, focusing on multiple key issues including organisational growth, social harmony, and national security. Speaking at the press conference, Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar highlighted the discussions held during the event.

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Kerala bus strike: Private operators to halt services tomorrow over key demands

Commuters in Kerala may face major disruptions on Tuesday (July 8) as private bus operators across the state have called for a strike. The protest, announced by the Joint Committee of Bus Owners’ Associations, follows a breakdown in negotiations with the Transport Commissioner. The one-day protest is likely to cause widespread disruption, particularly in remote regions where private buses serve as the primary means of transportation.

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Supreme Court seeks immediate eviction of former CJI Chandrachud from official residence

The Supreme Court administration has written to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, requesting immediate steps to vacate Bungalow number 5, Krishna Menon Marg- currently occupied by former Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud. The letter, dated July 1 (Tuesday), highlights that both the standard post-retirement retention period and the extended permission granted to the former CJI have now expired.

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Novak Djokovic’s daughter wins hearts after imitating her father’s celebrations at Wimbledon | WATCH

Serbian star Novak Djokovic unleashed his beast mode as he defeated compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic in the third round of Wimbledon 2025 with a thumping straight-set win. Djokovic, who is on the hunt for his 25th Major Slam, thrashed Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 to make his way into the fourth round. 

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