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At least five people have been killed and more than 10 injured in a shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square. According to local police, a man drove into the busy square and opened fire at random from his car. Police officers shot the suspect, who was subsequently taken to hospital. Authorities are investigating the incident, while Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is being briefed by the interior ministry. The suspect's identity, motive and the condition of those injured remain unclear.
Mohammad Kaif has expressed concerns regarding India's choice to omit Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from the fourth T20I match. Sooryavanshi participated in the second and third T20Is, replacing the injured Ishan Kishan. Kaif believes that consistent opportunities would aid in boosting Sooryavanshi's confidence as a budding player. India leads the series 3-1 but suffered a substantial defeat in the fourth match.
Pakistan produced a memorable run chase to beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the One-Day International tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday. Fakhar Zaman led the charge with a brilliant century as the hosts chased down a target of 326 with nine balls to spare. Pakistan finished on 331 for seven in 48.3 overs to register the joint-highest successful chase in an ODI final. Pakistan equalled India's famous record against England in the 2002 NatWest Series final at Lord's.
The lawyer for accused driver Kalyan Bainsla stated bikers were racing and performing stunts. He argued the Golf Course Road incident was a case of negligence, not hit-and-run. Police arrested Bainsla and added an attempt-to-murder charge to the FIR after a video went viral. Bainsla, a gym owner, denied deliberately hitting the woman biker. The lawyer claimed both parties were at fault in the high-speed collision.
In a significant turn of events, Gurgaon Police have apprehended a car driver, intensifying charges against him with an attempt-to-murder offense. This decision came after thorough examination of CCTV footage that captured the alarming incident, which had sparked viral outrage on social media. Investigators have also invoked Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in the FIR, while police caution against vigilante justice.
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered Indias sharpest message on terrorism. He called for one voice, no double standards and action against the full terror ecosystem: financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens. Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinas Xi Jinping were in the room. Modi did not name them. The message was still clear. Terrorism, he said, cannot become anyones strategic asset. He also called for confl
Mickey Arthur, the former coach of the Pakistan cricket team, expresses his disappointment in the Pakistan Cricket Board's hasty decisions following a series of Test losses. After sending seven players packing and altering the coaching setup, Arthur argues that such frequent changes hinder team stabilization and undermine performance consistency. With the addition of debutants among the replacements, Pakistan now faces a challenging position at the World Test Championship.
Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali alleges a captaincy dispute between Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. This alleged rift significantly contributed to the national team's recent poor performances. Pakistan's leadership has seen frequent changes since the 2023 ODI World Cup. Following a disastrous tour of England, the PCB has initiated major changes within the team. Several players and coaches have been removed as the board reassesses its strategy.
Chinas Unitree sells a robot dog for $1,600 that rivals American military robots costing over $165,000 and the technology traces back to US Army funded research. This explainer breaks down how Pentagon backed breakthroughs from Penn, MIT and Boston Dynamics ended up powering Chinese quadruped robots, why American manufacturers couldnt scale the cheap version, and how Washington is now responding with Pentagon blacklists and FCC import bans. A deep look at the widening gap between US research an
Kangana Ranaut has strongly reacted to Sharmila Tagores remarks on Vande Mataram. While Sharmila said the first two stanzas may be more inclusive for people of different faiths, Kangana argued that the songs religious imagery should be understood as artistic metaphor and in the context of Indias freedom struggle. The debate comes amid a wider political row over Vande Mataram, with Mukesh Khanna also calling for it to replace Jana Gana Mana.
Germany may fall short of its gas storage target ahead of winter. Storage levels are around 50%, while a new analysis suggests they could reach only 69% by autumnbelow the governments 80% target. Geopolitical tensions and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are making LNG supplies harder to secure as Europe competes with Asian buyers.#Germany #GasCrisis #LNG #EnergyCrisis #Europe #StraitOfHormuz #NaturalGas
From the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays out his vision for an Atmanirbhar Bharat, stressing self-reliance in manufacturing, technology and critical sectors. He highlights Indias semiconductor push, saying three plants have begun production for exports, with more facilities expected. PM Modi also points to major growth in defence, electronics, mobile phones, railways, Khadi and village industries, patents and digital transactions. He highlights faster expansion of tap-water and gas c
India's defense production has grown significantly, aiming for global supplier status. The nation's defense budget and capital expenditure have seen substantial increases. Indigenous platforms now form the backbone of the armed forces' capabilities. Defense exports have surged, reaching nearly one hundred countries worldwide. This transformation positions India as a self-reliant defense manufacturing and exporting power.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'dimaagi Naxals' remark a sign of desperation. Prime Minister Modi stated that armed Naxalism has been eliminated but ideological influence remains a concern. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the government's performance and divisive politics during Independence Day. He credited previous Congress governments with fundamental rights initiatives for the people. The BJP attacked Rahul Gandhi's absence fro

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