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The funds have surged as he recovers in hospital after undergoing surgery for gunshot wounds. Donations have poured in from across Australia for a man who wrestled a gun from one of the alleged attackers during the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, with the total now crossing $1.1 million ($744,000). The funds have surged as he recovers in hospital after undergoing surgery for gunshot wounds Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, a Muslim father of two, had taken cover behind parked cars before charging at one of the gunmen from behind. He managed to seize the attacker’s rifle and knock him…

The latest directive comes a day after authorities announced strict anti-pollution curbs under Stage 4 of GRAP to tackle the worsening air quality. As Delhi continues to reel under dangerously high air pollution levels, the government has directed schools to move from a hybrid system to fully online classes for students up to Class V, an official order said. The latest directive comes a day after authorities announced strict anti-pollution curbs under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to tackle the worsening air quality. Earlier on Saturday, the Delhi Directorate of Education (DDE) had allowed schools to…

Rana Balachauria shooting: Eyewitnesses said a group of men arrived at the venue in a Bolero vehicle and opened fire as the teams were entering the field. A kabaddi player was critically injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire during a kabaddi match in Mohali on Monday, triggering panic at a venue packed with spectators. The injured player, Rana Balachauria, was also one of the organisers of the event. The incident occurred around 5.30 pm at a ground in Sector 82, where a kabaddi tournament was underway. According to police and eyewitnesses, the match was in progress when gunshots rang out,…

The chargesheet has been filed within the statutory 180-day deadline from the date of the first arrest (June 22) in the terror attack case. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday chargesheeted six accused in the Pahalgam terror attack. The chargesheet comes seven months after the ghastly attack in J&K’s Pahalgam, in which 26 civilians were killed. In the 1,597-page chargesheet, the NIA has detailed Pakistan’s involvement in the Pahalgam conspiracy. Banned terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and The Resistance Front (TRF) have also been named for their role in planning, facilitating and executing the attack, the agency said in a…

Tharoor’s remarks followed some initial confusion over whether he was describing the renaming itself or the political controversy around it as “unfortunate”. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday criticised the Centre’s proposal to rename and replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), calling the move “unfortunate” and unnecessary, and arguing that Mahatma Gandhi’s name was integral to both the scheme’s identity and its underlying philosophy. Responding to the Narendra Modi-led government’s plan to introduce the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB – G RAM G Bill, 2025, Tharoor said the decision…

Dhurandhar box office collection Day 10 (updated live): Shows are going housefull across major cities in India for Aditya Dhar’s film. Have you ever heard of a film’s second Sunday turning into its biggest box office day? That’s exactly what has happened tonight with Aditya Dhar’s latest spy actioner, Dhurandhar. By 9pm on Sunday, the film had already collected an impressive amount. With shows running houseful across major cities in India, including late-night screenings, Dhurandhar has just recorded its highest single-day haul yet. As per Sacnilk.com, the film has minted ₹53.89 crore at the box office so far, which means…

Lionel Messi held the Indian flag as Luis Suárez displayed Uruguay’s colours and Rodrigo De Paul represented Argentina, bringing a symbolic close to the moment. The Mumbai leg of Lionel Messi’s tour came to a close with the Argentine superstar, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo De Paul dazzling fans at Wankhede Stadium. Thousands of supporters turned out in full force, creating an electric atmosphere to witness the presence of arguably the greatest footballer of all time. From the chants echoing across the stands to fans waving Argentina and Barcelona flags, the event was a celebration of football, leaving memories that Mumbai…

The response came hours after Bangladesh’s foreign ministry summoned Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Pranay Verma. India on Sunday pushed back against Dhaka’s allegations and asserted that it never allowed its territory to be used against the interests of its neighbour and emphasised the need for peaceful parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. The response came hours after Bangladesh’s foreign ministry summoned Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Pranay Verma and conveyed concerns over what it described as former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s “incendiary” statements made from Indian soil. According to a readout issued by Dhaka, the foreign ministry also flagged the activities…

Nitin Nabin, 45, is the youngest BJP president ever. The fifth-term MLA is not just the first BJP president from Bihar, but also from Eastern India. Bihar minister Nitin Nabin was all elated even as thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and party chief JP Nadda after the BJP named him next national working president. Nabin ,a fifth-term MLA and minister in the Bihar cabinet, was the BJP’s in-charge for Chhattisgarh. Speaking to reporters outside his Patna residence, he said he would take forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. The Bihar minister now faces the task of…

It was earlier reported that one of the two shooters was killed and another one was critically injured. The Hanukkah celebrations at Sydney’s Bondi Beach where hundreds had gathered on Sunday turned tragic after two gunmen opened fire and left at least 11 dead. One of the two suspects has been shot dead and another is said to be critically injured. The police said that explosives were found in a car at the Bondi Beach as they are examining several suspicious material in the vicinity of the attack. One of the two suspects has been identified as Naveed Akram, though…