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Karnataka Hajj Pilgrims Take Longer Routes from Saudi Arabia to India

Over 500 Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Kasaragod were stranded in Saudi Arabia due to flight disruptions. Nearly 300 pilgrims registered with the Dakshina Kannada Hajj Umrah Private Tour Organisers Association are returning via road to Qatar to catch flights home. Pilgrims travel 13 hours by road from Jeddah to Qatar, then fly to India, using airports like Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kochi due to limited seats and high fares.

Deccan Herald·

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Trump Promises to Resolve Starlink Access Issues in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said he would contact Elon Musk to address ongoing restrictions on Ukraine's access to Starshield, a military communications system by SpaceX. Despite Trump's earlier claim that access was restored, Ukrainian officials reported continued curbs. Trump said he had not yet spoken to Musk but would intervene if problems persisted, stating, "If there is a problem, I will get it straightened out."

HT World·

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Senthamizh Arasu Pursues Dream of Indian Senior Hockey Team

Senthamizh Arasu, a 25-year-old Indian Army goalkeeper from Arcot, Vellore, continues to chase his dream of playing for the senior Indian hockey team. Having won bronze with Junior India at the 2017 Sultan of Johor Cup, he remains hopeful and trains hard, seeking a chance at national trials. His recent performance helped Tamil Nadu secure bronze at the 2023 senior Nationals.

Hindu Sport··Arcot

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Michael Carrick Urges Respect for Manchester United Amid Crisis

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick gave a passionate speech before their Premier League match against Bournemouth, addressing the club's worst start in the Premier League era. After being eliminated from the League Cup by Brighton and losing two of three Champions League games, United are winless in seven matches. Carrick acknowledged the team's poor performance, the disappointment of fans, and emphasized the club's resilience and history of overcoming adversity.

HT Sports·

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Maharashtra CM Orders Probe into Manoj Jarange's Viral 500 Crore Audio

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has taken a strict stance on a viral audio clip involving Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange. The clip alleges a 500 crore rupees transaction linked to Shiv Sena MP Srikant Shinde, causing political upheaval in the state. Fadnavis has ordered an investigation into the audio to verify the claims.

News18 Hindi··Maharashtra

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No Government Action on Complaints Against ECI Official Maneesh Garg

The Cabinet Secretariat has refused to take action on complaints filed by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi against senior Election Commission official Maneesh Garg. The Secretariat stated the complaints were submitted individually by the commissioners and not by the Election Commission as a whole, leading to inaction despite the concerns raised.

Mint·

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