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PoliticsPhoto: NDTV WorldStephen Hubbard, a US citizen arrested during the 2022 Ukraine invasion, has been released from Russian jail. Former President Trump told reporters at the White House that he personally requested Russian President Vladimir Putin to free Hubbard. Unlike previous prisoner releases, the US did not have to exchange anyone in return for Hubbard's release.
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PoliticsPhoto: DNA IndiaDelhi-based influencer Amir Shokeen is under police investigation after a video of him racially abusing a youth from Tripura went viral, sparking widespread outrage. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned the remarks, calling Shokeen an 'evil man' and promising punishment. Both Delhi and Tripura police are cooperating for strict action. Tripura CM Manik Saha has directed police collaboration to address the incident.
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PoliticsPhoto: Times of IndiaUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned the racial harassment of a tribal youth from Tripura's Gomati district by Delhi-based social media influencer Amir Shokeen. Rijiju shared a video of the incident on X, warning that the accused will be punished despite delays in filing a complaint. Tripura political parties demanded legal action, and CM Manik Saha instructed police coordination.
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PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost WorldParis workers have removed graffiti from the Monument à la République, restoring the statue of Marianne after violent protests caused damage. Using pressure washers and sandblasting, crews cleaned the monument at Place de la République. The cleanup followed clashes during weekend demonstrations against the high cost of living, which left the square defaced with anti-government slogans and political symbols.
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SportsPhoto: Amar SportsMohammad Shams Alam Sheikh, an Indian para swimmer, was sent back from the Asian Para Games in Japan after being accused of harassing a female hotel staff member. Following the complaint, Japanese police questioned him. He was removed from the competition and sent back to India.
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SportsPhoto: HT SportsFollowing Manchester United's 1-4 defeat to Como, Bruno Fernandes openly criticized manager Michael Carrick’s coaching tactics, blaming the staff for the team's poor defensive cohesion and pressing strategy. This loss extended United's winless streak to seven games, the longest since 2015. Fernandes highlighted the decision to avoid man-to-man pressing, which he said gave opponents confidence and frustrated United players.
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Photo: NDTV WorldStephen Hubbard, a US citizen arrested during the 2022 Ukraine invasion, has been released from Russian jail. Former President Trump told reporters at the White House that he personally requested Russian President Vladimir Putin to free Hubbard. Unlike previous prisoner releases, the US did not have to exchange anyone in return for Hubbard's release.
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