In recent news updates from India, the Manipur Chief Minister announced that 24 Myanmarese immigrants have been verified using biometric data in the Tengnoupal district, following the deportation of 38 illegal immigrants earlier. In another development, the Gujarat ATS has busted a drug manufacturing unit in Surat, arresting three individuals and seizing drugs and raw materials.
In Karnataka, the government has put a reservation bill for Kannadigas on hold, sparking criticism from the BJP as they called it “natakbaazi.” The mortal remains of Captain Brijesh Thapa have reached his ancestral home in Darjeeling amidst a solemn tribute from the locals.
In international news, WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark revealed that her childhood inspiration was a WNBA legend, akin to LeBron James, as she carves her own path in the basketball world. Meanwhile, in politics, US President Joe Biden stumbled over the name of Lloyd Austin while addressing concerns about appointing a Black man to a top position.
In sports, Bronny James, son of basketball icon LeBron James, scored his first NBA win amidst backlash and scrutiny. The day also saw tragic news of a fire in a shopping mall in China that claimed 16 lives. These were some of the major highlights from the day’s news updates across various sectors.
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