Former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal narrowly escaped injury when an attacker shot at him during his duty as a guardian at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The attacker was identified as Narain Singh and was quickly overpowered by bystanders. The motive behind the attack remains unclear. Security arrangements at the temple were noted by Amritsar Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Harpal Singh, who confirmed that the attacker had been present the previous day and had paid homage before the attack. Former Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal and SAD leader Daljit Singh Cheema arrived at the scene after the incident occurred, with Cheema condemning it as a "big conspiracy" to destabilize Punjab.
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 hit the Philippines, as reported by the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). The quake occurred at a depth of 192 km and could be felt in the province of Luzon. Despite its intensity, there have been no reports of damage or injuries.
The Golden State Warriors are gearing up for their final Group C game of the NBA Cup against the Denver Nuggets, and they will do so without the presence of Draymond Green. The star forward will be sidelined due to left calf tightness, making an already tough matchup even more challenging. Tune in to see how the Warriors, without Green, fare against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.
Parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were hit by an earthquake of 5.3 magnitude on the Richter Scale, with the epicenter located in Mulugu, Telangana. The tremors were felt in an area of 225 km around the epicenter, with high intensity in districts along the Godavari River. CCTV footage of household items shaking and falling due to the tremors spread on social media, causing panic among residents. There were no reports of any loss of life or property, but people took precautionary measures and ran out of their homes. The earthquake was also felt in neighboring districts and cities like Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.
Bollywood actress Ananya Panday recently shared her struggles with body image issues and how social media played a role in it. In an interview with Mojo Story, she discussed how comparisons on platforms like Instagram can be harmful for mental well-being. Counselling psychologists Srishti Vatsa and Piyali Maity provided insights on the negative impact of social media on self-esteem and tips to avoid it. This serves as a reminder to take a step back and focus on real-life connections rather than constantly seeking validation on social media.
A man identified as former Babbar Khalsa International terrorist Narain Singh Chaura attempted to shoot Sukhbir Singh Badal, a leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal, at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Tuesday. However, due to the quick reflexes and actions of an unknown man wearing an orange turban, the bullet was prevented from being fired, and Chaura was overpowered and arrested by the crowd. Badal, who was serving a religious punishment at the temple's entrance, was unharmed.
The Empower Her project is seeking passionate volunteers to join their initiative in Ghana, where they will collaborate to provide women with leadership training, entrepreneurship skills, and mentorship. Through this project, women in rural and urban communities will be equipped with the necessary tools, skills, and confidence to take charge of their economic and social futures. Volunteer roles include fostering entrepreneurship and financial literacy, and there is a $600 fee per volunteer to sustain the project and support the women involved.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 struck Mulugu in Telangana, causing tremors to be felt in several districts of Maharashtra, including Nagpur, Gadchiroli, and Chandrapur. The National Center for Seismology recorded the earthquake at 7.27 am, and residents and sources from the India Meteorological Department confirmed the tremors. The districts located close to Telangana, including Gadchiroli, also felt the shocks, and slight tremors were experienced in Chandrapur. The district administration office confirmed these reports.
Jin and J-Hope, two members of the K-Pop group BTS, brought joy to their fans with a playful reunion for a promotional skit. The two recently completed their military service and came together for a slow-motion challenge, accompanied by silly activities. Fans were delighted to see them together again, and J-Hope even expressed his emotions before starting the challenge.
In a major upset, Bayern Munich was defeated 1-0 by Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB Pokal Round of 16. This marks the first true setback for Bayern in the 2024-25 season. The match saw a red card for Bayern's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the 17th minute, and the lone goal was scored by Leverkusen's Tella in the 69th minute. Fans and pundits are left stunned by this unexpected defeat for the reigning champions.