1. Pakistan Army Admits: Pakistani Soldiers Were Involved in Kargil War
For the first time, the Pakistani Army has acknowledged its soldiers’ involvement in the Kargil conflict. During a defense and martyr’s day event in Rawalpindi, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, confirmed that thousands of Pakistani soldiers sacrificed their lives for Islam and their country in wars including the 1999 Kargil conflict. This admission marks a significant shift from Pakistan’s previous claims that the Kargil conflict was initiated solely by Kashmiri militants, with no direct involvement of the Pakistani Army.
2. Bajrang Punia Challenges BJP Leader Brijbhushan Singh
In a heated exchange, wrestler Bajrang Punia challenged BJP leader Brijbhushan Singh to come to Haryana and campaign, asserting that the local populace would determine how he is received. Brijbhushan Singh had previously criticized Punia and fellow wrestler Vinish Phogat, who are now Congress candidates, as antagonists. Singh also expressed a desire to campaign against Vinish in Haryana.
3. Spacecraft Returns Without Sunita Williams Due to Malfunction
NASA’s Starliner spacecraft, which was supposed to bring astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore back from the International Space Station (ISS), returned empty due to a malfunction. The spacecraft landed safely in New Mexico, but the astronauts will return in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. The mission aimed to test Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft and involved manual operation of the vehicle by the astronauts.
4. Paris Paralympics: India Wins Gold and Bronze
On the 10th day of the Paris Paralympics, India secured one gold and one bronze medal. Navdeep won gold in the men’s F41 javelin throw event after an Iranian athlete’s disqualification. Simran secured a bronze in the women’s T-12 200m race. This marks India’s best Paralympic performance, with a total of 29 medals including 7 golds.
5. Assam Mandates NRC Receipt for New Aadhaar Applications
In Assam, new applicants for Aadhaar cards will need to provide their National Register of Citizens (NRC) receipt numbers starting October 1. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that this measure aims to help curb illegal immigration. The rule will apply to individuals whose biometric data was locked during the NRC process.
6. Former IAS Officer Pooja Khedkar Dismissed
The Indian government has dismissed former IAS trainee Pooja Khedkar from service due to her involvement in submitting multiple civil services exam attempts under different identities. The UPSC found her guilty of providing incorrect personal information and exceeding the number of permissible attempts.
7. Anti-Drone Systems Deployed in Manipur Amid Violence
In Manipur, anti-drone systems have been deployed to address recent violence. The state has seen a rise in drone attacks, with recent incidents in Imphal West and Churachandpur causing casualties. The violence in Manipur, which started in May 2023, has claimed 226 lives so far.
Key Headlines
1. National: PM Modi Talks with National Teacher Award Winners: Addresses Tamil Nadu Teacher’s Comment on English Proficiency
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently spoke with National Teacher Award winners. He addressed a comment from a Tamil Nadu teacher, clarifying a common misconception that everyone in Tamil Nadu speaks only English. Modi emphasized the importance of mother tongues alongside English in education.
2. National: CBI’s Final Charge Sheet: Arvind Kejriwal Accused in Liquor Policy Scam
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed its final charge sheet implicating Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a scandal involving the liquor policy. The charge sheet accuses Kejriwal of being involved in a conspiracy to favor privatization and using his close associates for extortion.
3. National: Court Deliberates on Bail for Kolkata Rape-Murder Accused: Government Lawyer and CBI Officials Absent
In Kolkata, a court is considering bail for a rape-murder accused. The proceedings were delayed due to the absence of the government lawyer, who arrived 40 minutes late, and the lack of attendance from CBI investigation officers, leading to the judge’s frustration.
4. National: Bengal Governor Sends Aparajita Bill to President: Highlights Several Flaws
The Governor of West Bengal has forwarded the Aparajita Bill to the President, pointing out multiple issues with the bill. The Governor urged that the Mamata Banerjee-led government should not rush its implementation.
5. Sports: Australia Sweeps T20 Series Against Scotland 3-0: Cameron Green Shines
Australia defeated Scotland 3-0 in the T20 series, with the third match ending in a 6-wicket victory. Cameron Green was a standout performer, scoring a half-century and taking three wickets.
6. Sports: England All Out for 325 in First Innings: Ollie Pope Scores 154 Runs
In a recent cricket match, England was all out for 325 runs in their first innings. Captain Ollie Pope scored a notable 154 runs. In the ongoing match, Sri Lanka is 142/5 in their second innings.
7. International: Report Claims Major Oil and Gas Reserve Discovered in Pakistan
Reports suggest that a significant oil and gas reserve has been discovered in Pakistan, potentially becoming the fourth-largest in the world. Completing research on this reserve is projected to cost ₹42,000 crore.
8. International: Claim: Putin Has Two Sons with Girlfriend Living Under Strict Security
There are claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin has two sons with his girlfriend, who live under stringent security at his residence. They are reportedly not permitted to meet with anyone outside their immediate circle.
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