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In a dramatic twist in the dowry death case, accused Vipin, husband of victim Nikki, was shot in the leg during an encounter with Uttar Pradesh Police near Sirsa Chowk, Greater Noida. He allegedly attempted to escape by snatching a pistol from an officer. Vipin was apprehended and is currently hospitalized under police custody.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced that women’s cooperative societies will be registered and awarded contracts to boost their role in business and trade. Speaking at a Mumbai event, he also assured that all welfare schemes introduced before the 2024 Assembly elections will continue unchanged for the next five years under his government.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has announced a 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025. Led by captain Rashid Khan, the squad includes key players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Fazalhaq Farooqi. The team aims to make a strong impact in the upcoming tournament.
At an IAF event, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla revealed he grew up shy and never envisioned space travel. Despite hearing about Rakesh Sharma’s milestone, the desire to be an astronaut didn’t take root early. Later inspiration and determination, not childhood dreams, shaped his journey to space and defined his extraordinary career path.
In Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district, BJP worker Munna Bahadur was arrested for assaulting electricity department engineer Lal Singh, a Scheduled Caste official, inside his office. BJP’s district president confirmed Bahadur’s affiliation. A viral video showed the attack, prompting police to book Bahadur and others involved under relevant charges.
Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi led a bike rally in Purnia, Bihar, as part of the Voter Adhikar Yatra. Riding a bike himself, he energized grassroots workers. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also joined on a separate bike. The rally has sparked significant interest and buzz in political circles across the state.
Star Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket. Renowned for his classical technique, Pujara was a mainstay in India’s Test batting lineup for over a decade. Cricketers across the globe have praised his contributions, calling him one of the finest Test batsmen of his generation.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu will visit Visakhapatnam on August 29. He will attend various programs at the Novotel Hotel, inaugurate double-decker buses and VMRDA projects, and participate in the National Sports Day closing ceremony at AU Engineering College grounds, where he will also inaugurate the Pro Kabaddi competitions.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated that the fear of terrorism has largely vanished from the Kashmir Valley. He highlighted that Pulwama is now attracting more industries than Srinagar and reported only one local terrorist recruitment this year. He credited the sustained efforts of both central and state governments.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi NCR due to heavy rains, causing waterlogging in areas like Majhiabad and Gurugram. Heavy rainfall is also affecting Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Tripura. The IMD warns that heavy rains will continue over the next 48 hours.
