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14 individuals were injured in a stabbing spree near Seoul

Seoul: Fourteen individuals were injured in a stabbing spree near Seoul on Thursday evening. The suspect, identified as Choi, first rammed a vehicle into pedestrians outside of a store and then proceeded to attack shoppers inside the establishment. The store is connected to the busy Seohyeon Station, attracting numerous commuters and shoppers, as reported by Yonhap News Agency.Out of the total injured, nine sustained wounds during the stabbing attack, while five were injured in the car crash. Thankfully, the police swiftly apprehended the suspect, and a drug test conducted on him yielded negative results.According to the fire authorities, two of the wounded are currently in critical condition and are receiving intensive care treatment as of 6 a.m. on Friday, with concerns about pot...

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AAP alleges misappropriation of Rs 11K cr by Karnataka govt

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Bengaluru: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged misappropriation of Rs 11,130 crore by the Congress-led government in Karnataka. AAP's Karnataka SC and ST Wing President, Purushottam, accused the Siddaramaiah government of diverting funds meant for SC and ST programs, which are intended for the development and welfare of the Dalit community, to fulfill other guarantees. He called this act an injustice to the Dalit community and criticized the government for not using the funds as intended.Purushottam pointed out that the Dalit community had elected the Congress government to power over the BJP, which was also accused of misusing funds meant for the Dalit community. He expressed disappointment that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who had been praised for allocating additional resources fo...

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World Bank executives meet Sitharaman

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New Delhi: A delegation of 11 executive directors from the World Bank, representing 95 countries, met with India's Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman. The executive directors shared their observations after visiting Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow.They appreciated India's rapid development across all sectors, which has been made possible by transformational reforms and increased private sector participation. India has ambitious plans to become a developed country by 2047, and the World Bank executives acknowledged the progress made so far.The success of India in digital technology and startups was also praised, with a particular focus on the delivery of essential public goods like water, electricity, and road infrastructure.Sitharaman highlighted India's efforts to empower com...

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Modi govt is willing to engage in a discussion on the situation in Manipur

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New Delhi: The government of India is willing to engage in a discussion on the situation in Manipur. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that Home Minister Amit Shah, who visited Manipur, is prepared to address the concerns in Parliament. However, Joshi expressed confusion over the Opposition's reluctance to engage in a dialogue on the matter.Similarly, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting accused the Opposition of politicizing the issue and avoiding discussions in Parliament. He criticized the Opposition MPs, claiming that they visited Manipur but have been unwilling to engage in discussions on similar issues in West Bengal and Rajasthan.Recently, a delegation of Opposition MPs from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) visited Manipur and met wit...

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Palestinian factions blame Israeli violations for shooting attack near Jerusalem

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Jerusalem: Palestinian factions, including Hamas, the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement, have attributed the shooting attack near Jerusalem to Israeli violations and actions. The incident occurred in the settlement of Ma’ale Adumim, east of Jerusalem, where a Palestinian gunman opened fire at a group of Israelis, injuring at least five people, as reported by Israeli medics.The Israeli police stated that an off-duty border guard officer responded to the attack and killed the Palestinian gunman in the settlement.In response to the incident, Hamas spokesman Abdulatif Al-Qanou’a expressed support for the shooting attack, stating that it was carried out in defense of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and in response to Israeli settlers' incurs...

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UN (OCHA) has raised concerns about the precarious situation in Somalia

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The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has raised concerns about the precarious situation in Somalia, with a combination of funding shortages and ongoing violence severely affecting the delivery of much-needed aid to the people in need.According to OCHA, organizations like Unicef have reported a lack of financing, which could impact their ability to provide essential services such as water and sanitation, emergency education, and nutrition assistance. Additionally, the World Food Programme (WFP) had to reduce food assistance from over four million people in March to just 1.8 million people in July due to the funding shortfall.The situation is further exacerbated by the violence in the region, which continues to hinder the humanitarian response. On July 25...

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Heatwave: Iran has announced a two-day holiday for both public and private institutions

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Iran has announced a two-day holiday for both public and private institutions due to an unprecedented heatwave. The decision was made to protect citizens' health as temperatures are expected to reach extreme levels.Government spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi tweeted about the cabinet's agreement to a proposal from the Health Ministry for closures across the country on Wednesday and Thursday. During these two days, all state-run and private institutions will be closed. However, institutions providing essential services can obtain permits from relevant authorities to continue their operations.The Health Minister, Bahram Einollahi, had earlier submitted the proposal to the cabinet, recommending the two-day closure for regions with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.Weather fo...

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China has issued a renewed alert for Typhoon Khanun

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Beijing: China has issued a renewed alert for Typhoon Khanun. The alert is in effect from 8 a.m. on Wednesday to 8 a.m. on Thursday. During this period, strong winds with speeds ranging from 39 to 74 km per hour are expected in several areas, including the Bashi Channel, the eastern areas of Taiwan island, most parts of the East Sea, waters near Diaoyu Island, the Hangzhou Bay, coastal areas of Zhejiang, and northern regions of Fujian. Northern parts of Taiwan island and coastal areas in the south may experience even stronger wind gusts surpassing 100 km per hour. The National Meteorological Center (NMC) has issued this warning.In response to the potential impact of the typhoon, the Centre has advised the mentioned regions to make emergency preparations.Getting battered here! #typh...

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Over 4,000 perform Amaranth Yatra on 32nd day, total number of participants to over 4 lakh

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New Delhi: On the 32nd day of the Amarnath Yatra, over 4,000 pilgrims performed the pilgrimage, bringing the total number of participants to over 4 lakh. On Wednesday, a batch of 984 pilgrims, consisting of 782 men, 197 women, and five Sadhus, left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the Valley in an escorted convoy.Since the Yatra commenced on July 1, a total of 36 pilgrims have unfortunately lost their lives.The pilgrims can approach the Himalayan cave shrine through two routes: the traditional south Kashmir Pahalgam route, involving an uphill trek of 43 kilometers, and the north Kashmir Baltal base camp route, with a 14-kilometer uphill trek. Those using the Pahalgam route take 3-4 days to reach the cave shrine, while those using the Baltal route return to the base camp on t...

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Situation in Gurugram is now under control, with the market in Sohna being reopened

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Gurugram: The situation in Gurugram is now under control, with the market in Sohna being reopened after a peace meeting between the administration and designated community members. The police have assured that schools, colleges, and offices in Gurugram are functioning normally, with internet services operational. However, in Sohna, educational institutions remain closed until further orders.Following clashes in Nuh district, companies in Gurugram, including Maruti Suzuki, Hero Motocorp, Honda, Nestle, Coke, Pepsi, and Bharti Airtel, are cautiously monitoring the law-and-order situation. Some employees have been asked to work remotely or return home early.In Gurugram, five FIRs have been registered, and the police have arrested five individuals in connection with the mosque burning ...