Several significant events have unfolded in India and around the world, as highlighted in the latest news updates. In northern Kerala, heavy rains have caused flooding, uprooting of trees, and minor landslides, prompting a red alert for Wayanad. Meanwhile, in Bengaluru, BJP leaders protesting against the Valmiki scam were detained for trying to lay siege to Vidhana Soudha.
In the Jagannath temple in Puri, valuables from the Ratna Bhandar were temporarily shifted to a strong room, dispelling rumors of snakes or secret tunnels. The Union government is pushing for the expansion of metro networks in more cities, aiming for a country-wide network of 2,000 km.
Internationally, Jimmy Kimmel Live guest host Anthony Anderson mocked Amber Rose and Forgiato Blow for their rendition of “Ice, Ice, Baby” at the RNC. A journalist in Italy was fined for ridiculing PM Giorgia Meloni’s height, sparking controversy.
In India, the Gujarat ATS busted a drug manufacturing unit in Surat, resulting in the arrest of three individuals. The NEET-UG case continues to unfold, with the CBI arresting four AIIMS MBBS students. Additionally, the EC has allowed Shiv Sena (UBT) to accept public contributions ahead of assembly polls.
In response to a brutal murder, Naidu deferred a white paper on law and order in Andhra Pradesh. Elsewhere, Joe Biden stumbled over Lloyd Austin’s name and made a controversial statement about appointing a “Black man” to a top position. Lastly, the SC ordered the NTA to publish NEET-UG results while keeping students’ identities masked.
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