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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath stepped up his attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav amid the alleged Ayodhya donation embezzlement row, asking him to visit the Ram Temple and “do penance” to gain “good sense”.

Visit Ram Temple, do penance to gain good sense: Yogi Adityanath to Akhilesh amid donation theft row

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath stepped up his attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav amid the alleged Ayodhya donation embezzlement row, asking him to visit the Ram Temple and “do penance” to gain “good sense”. Read full story

‘Dedicate it to nations battling climate change’: PM Modi honoured with ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ by Seychelles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Seychelles’ ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ honour during his visit to the island nation. Accepting the award, he dedicated the recognition to countries working to combat climate change and highlighted the MAHASAGAR vision as a pillar of India-Seychelles cooperation. Read full story

Look inwards: India tears into Pakistan over Karachi blast allegations

India strongly rejected Pakistan’s allegations linking it to the Karachi blast, calling the claims baseless and urging Islamabad to “look inwards” instead of blaming others for its internal challenges. New Delhi said attempts to shift responsibility would not change the facts. Read full story

Sonam Wangchuk begins indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in support of CJP protest

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, where the CJP has been protesting since June 20 over alleged examination irregularities. The protest also comes amid allegations that some farmer leaders were placed under house arrest to prevent them from reaching the demonstration site. Read full story

‘We’ve never met in person’: Novak Djokovic reveals special years-long bond with Virat Kohli

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic revealed that he and Virat Kohli have shared a special bond built on mutual admiration despite never meeting in person. Djokovic said the two sporting icons have remained connected over the years through messages and respect for each other’s achievements. Read full story