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Days after Iran seized a cargo ship for its suspicious links with Israel, Kerala-based Ann Tessa Joseph who one of the crew members of the ship, returned to India on Thursday.

India's Takshvi Vaghan recently made history by achieving the record for the lowest limbo skating over a distance of 25 meters, as confirmed by Guinness World Records (GWR).

Dubai experienced record-breaking rainfall, sparking debate over cloud seeding's role in extreme weather events, while experts attribute the deluge to a combination of natural weather patterns and exacerbated by climate change.

Social media platform X announced on Thursday its intention to collaborate with the government of Pakistan 'to address its concerns,' following authorities' declaration of a continuing two-month ban citing security reasons.

 Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) president Ghulam Nabi Azad has decided not to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, his party said. He has withdrawn his candidature from Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat in Jammu and Kashmir.

Since February, X has been inaccessible to millions of Pakistani users, following the government's move to restrict access to the social media platform citing national security concerns.

The two main alliances --- National Democratic Alliance (NDA)-led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)-driven by the Congress, have been pitching electoral promises to woo voters on their side.

Following Iran's unprecedented direct assault on Israel, which saw the launch of over 300 missiles and drones targeting Israeli territory, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi reportedly delivered assertive remarks during the National Army Day ceremony in Tehran on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried his hands on a traditional instrument during his public rally in Nalbari, Assam.  Speaking at the rally, PM Modi emphasized the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) dedication to reaching every citizen and ensuring they receive the facilities they deserve. 
 

This incident follows a recent video depicting a Pakistani national begging on the streets of Saudi Arabia, which reignited discussions surrounding Pakistan's international image, particularly in the aftermath of its association with terrorism.

Jammu and Kashmir gears up for its first Lok Sabha election post-Article 370 revocation, with significant shifts in constituency boundaries and party dynamics. The BJP and PDP are contesting fiercely, while the National Conference opts for independent candidacy in Kashmir. Ghulam Nabi Azad's entry adds further intrigue. Developmental strides and high voter turnout mark the post-370 scenario.

Since the 1990s, the UAE has employed cloud seeding to enhance rainfall, prompting speculation about its potential role in the historic flooding experienced in Dubai.

Pitroda expressed admiration for Gandhi's resilience in the face of decades-long criticism and harassment, asserting that the public perception of Gandhi as 'Pappu' is misguided.

Australian police have declared Monday's stabbing at a Sydney church a religiously motivated "terrorist act". The incident, captured on a church livestream, swiftly sparked unrest in Wakeley suburb.

Criminal investigation by the FBI into the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge focuses on adherence to federal laws, while the cargo ship Dali collision, causing six fatalities, prompts scrutiny of its electrical power system by the National Transportation Safety Board.