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Meerut Police Officers Recalled After Farmer Leader Alleges Custody Torture

Several Meerut police officers have been recalled following serious allegations of custodial torture by a farmer leader and his Dalit associate. The Additional Director General of Police for the Meerut zone ordered a formal inquiry into the matter. The farmer leader claimed that he and his associate were physically assaulted for hours by senior police personnel. Authorities initially denied the allegations before quietly removing their rebuttal from social media. The Senior Superintendent of Police has since been attached to the state headquarters in Lucknow pending further action.

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Delhi crowd turns BWF World Championships semi-final into electric home event

Indian badminton pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand faced China's top seeds in the BWF World Championships semi-finals at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi. The arena was packed with passionate supporters who filled the venue with chants and dhol beats throughout the 64-minute match. Despite the energetic backing, the Indian duo could not secure victory and ultimately finished with a bronze medal. While the pair fell short of the final, the crowd's fervent support became one of the most talked-about highlights of the tournament.

CJP Founder Faces Case for Allegedly Entering Government School Without Permission

A case has been filed against the founder of Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) for allegedly entering a government school without authorization. The incident reportedly took place at a Zilla Parishad Urdu school in Jawali, near Ausa, a town located over 500 km from Mumbai. The complaint was lodged following the unauthorized entry into the school premises. Authorities are now looking into the matter based on the filed complaint.

Railway Staff Returns Bag With Rs 25,000 Cash Left Behind on Jammu Train

A ticket checking staff member on duty recovered a passenger's forgotten bag on a train in Jammu on August 21. The bag contained Rs 25,000 in cash along with important documents. The staff member acted promptly after receiving information about the left-behind belongings. The bag was subsequently returned safely to its owner.

Hindu Trader Shot Dead in Pakistan's Balochistan After Resisting Armed Robbers

A Hindu trader named Rakesh Kumar was shot and killed by unidentified gunmen in Noshki Bazaar, Balochistan, Pakistan. The attackers broke into his shop located in the Qadirabad Stop area. When Kumar attempted to resist the intruders, they opened fire on him. He died at the scene, and the gunmen fled after the shooting. The incident was reported by Pakistani newspaper Dawn, with local police confirming the details.

PM Modi Holds First Meeting with Newly Appointed BJP 3.0 Team

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the newly constituted BJP team, referred to as BJP 3.0, in their first official interaction since the team's formation. The meeting was held under BJP president Nitin Nabin, who leads the newly appointed party unit. The team had been appointed on August 17, making this their inaugural meeting with both the party chief and the Prime Minister. The gathering was described as an opportunity to exchange new ideas and perspectives within the party's leadership structure.

Panama-Flagged Cargo Ship Sinks 240 Nautical Miles Off Odisha Coast

A Panama-flagged cargo ship has sunk approximately 240 nautical miles off the coast of Odisha, India. The vessel had departed from Paradip Port in Odisha and was en route to Singapore when the incident occurred. Ship tracking platform MarineTraffic provided details confirming the ship's last known route and position. The sinking raises concerns about the safety of crew members who were aboard the vessel at the time.

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India Knocked Out of Hockey World Cup Semifinals After 1-3 Loss to Netherlands

India's hopes of reaching the Hockey World Cup semifinals have been extinguished following a 1-3 defeat against the Netherlands. The loss left India without a single point in the second round of the tournament. India had previously suffered a defeat against England in the first round, further weakening their position. Even a win in their remaining second-round match against Argentina on Monday would yield only three points, which would be insufficient to qualify for the semifinals. India will now compete in the fifth-to-eighth place classification matches instead.

IIT Delhi Student Dies After Falling From 6th Floor of Campus Building

A 31-year-old student died at IIT Delhi after falling from the sixth floor of a campus building. The Kishangarh police station was alerted via the police control room at 8:33 am. A police team responded to the scene and transported the student to the campus hospital. Doctors at the hospital declared him dead upon arrival.

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US Army's Top Official Set to Resign Amid Ongoing Tensions With Hegseth

A senior US Army official is reportedly preparing to step down following months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The departure would deepen a leadership crisis at the top of the US Army. The service has already been without a Senate-confirmed chief since April, when Hegseth removed Army Chief of Staff General Randy George. The back-to-back exits raise concerns about a sustained leadership vacuum within one of the country's most critical military branches.

Jaishankar to Visit Russia on Sunday, Meetings with Lavrov Planned

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Russia on Sunday. He is expected to hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during the visit. A meeting with Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister is also on the agenda. The visit signals continued diplomatic engagement between India and Russia.