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UP Officers Cite Bhagat Singh and Buddha to Reflect on Duty and Justice

During Independence Day celebrations in Uttar Pradesh, two senior officers used historical and philosophical references to speak on public service values. One officer invoked Bhagat Singh to address widespread frustrations with inefficiencies in the justice system. The other drew on a story from Gautama Buddha's teachings to highlight the responsible use of police authority. He emphasized that greater power must be accompanied by a commitment to service rather than personal gain. Both reflections underscored the importance of accountability within law enforcement.

Bangladesh PM's proposed India visit conditional on Hasina extradition, officials say

Sindhu embraces sports science push ahead of record sixth Worlds medal bid

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu is targeting a record sixth BWF World Championships medal as she steps up her preparations. The 31-year-old has integrated sports science and a dedicated strength and conditioning team into her training regime. This shift comes on the back of her Japan Open title earlier this year, her most significant victory since 2019. The structured approach is aimed at addressing persistent weaknesses in her game and overall fitness.

Top 5 Indian firms shed Rs 1 lakh crore in market cap; TCS and Reliance lead fall

Indian stock markets saw a downturn last week, with five of the country's top ten companies recording significant declines in market capitalization. TCS and Reliance Industries were the hardest hit, suffering the steepest losses in valuation. On the other hand, LIC and Bharti Airtel bucked the trend by posting notable gains during the same period. Despite taking a heavy hit, Reliance Industries retained its top position among Indian firms by overall market value.