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WorldA 40-year-old man named Manish in Hassan district, Karnataka, staged his own kidnapping to extort Rs 90 lakh from his 62-year-old father, Manohar Patel. Manish falsely claimed he was kidnapped while traveling to Gadag and demanded ransom through associates. Police tracked the calls and found Manish sleeping with two men in Hassan, exposing the fake kidnapping plot.
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PoliticsIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has warned of a severe global food crisis caused by the Ukraine-West Asia conflict, a strong El Niño, and fertilizer supply disruptions. India faces challenges from a weak monsoon and rising rice prices. Drought threats loom over Africa and Southeast Asia. India’s food diplomacy could play a crucial role in mitigating this crisis, says Professor Hindol Sengupta.
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EntertainmentSonal Chauhan recalled that Emraan Hashmi was not fully convinced while filming the iconic proposal scene in the movie Jannat. Despite his doubts, the scene resonated well with audiences. Chauhan noted mixed emotions in her smile upon rewatching the trailer. The film's ending still sparks fan discussions. She is currently acting in the crime-drama Mirzapur: The Movie.
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SportsOn the 15th day of the 2026 Asian Games, Indian athletes face a packed schedule starting with archery qualification and medal events. The men's cricket gold medal match features India versus Pakistan. India also poses strong medal challenges in hockey and wrestling. The day promises intense competition across these key sports.
News18Hi Sports·
PoliticsGujarat has become the second Indian state, after Uttarakhand, to receive the President's assent for its Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The Gujarat UCC Bill 2026, passed by the BJP-led assembly, unifies laws on marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships for residents, excluding Scheduled Tribes. It mandates marriage registration within 60 days and applies to residents even outside Gujarat.
NDTV·
PoliticsUnion Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated at the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting that India opposes linking the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) status to voluntary or selective WTO rules. He emphasized that MFN treatment should not be conditional, reflecting India's stance on fair trade practices in the global forum.
Mint·
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A 40-year-old man named Manish in Hassan district, Karnataka, staged his own kidnapping to extort Rs 90 lakh from his 62-year-old father, Manohar Patel. Manish falsely claimed he was kidnapped while traveling to Gadag and demanded ransom through associates. Police tracked the calls and found Manish sleeping with two men in Hassan, exposing the fake kidnapping plot.
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