Thousands of tea shops, bakeries, and cigarette vendors across Bengaluru participated in a shutdown protest, raising concerns over licensing requirements and alleged extortion-related issues. Traders demanded clearer regulations and stronger protection for small businesses, with the strike affecting daily commerce across several parts of the city.
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Colombia opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K campaign in style with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan. After dominating much of the first half, Los Cafeteros broke the deadlock in the 41st minute when Luis Díaz produced a superb pass for Daniel Muñoz, who finished clinically. The win gives Colombia an early boost in the race for qualification from Group K.
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Dilip Ghosh takes a swipe at Mamata Banerjee, claiming her presence at the hawkers’ protest is a “last-ditch effort” to stay in the spotlight.
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US President Donald Trump expressed condolences over the deaths of Indian seafarers in the Gulf of Oman, calling maritime work “a rough profession” and highlighting the risks faced by those at sea.
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Speaking in Kota, Rahul Gandhi criticized the current education system, saying excessive academic pressure and stress on students is harming young minds and needs urgent attention.
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