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There's a popular saying: "Truth is stranger than fiction." However, if we're speaking of Pakistan's political theatre, that line may need a revision. Pakistan, forever a vibrant cocktail of unique political scenarios, has offered up another round of its unparalleled brand of political absurdity.

The nation was rocked by the shocking disclosure of the largest minority scholarship scam to date. Imagine a programme meant to uplift the minority, ironically, betraying the very trust it was built upon. A staggering 53% of the institutions involved have been found to be nothing but ghost entities - a revelation that unravels a Rs 144.83-crore scam that has been in the shadows for the past 5 years. You'd expect fiction to bring such twists, but this is the grim reality.

In an explosive revelation, Jammu & Kashmir Bank's Chief Manager, Sajad Ahmad Bazaz, was dismissed from his position. But what's the story behind it? It turns out that while serving in a respected financial institution of India, Bazaz had secret ties that no one suspected.

In an inspiring leap towards a sustainable future, India has proudly set into motion its very first hydrogen-fueled buses on the scenic roads of Ladakh. This groundbreaking initiative has been launched in Leh, by none other than the government's powerhouse, NTPC.

For the Hindus of Bharat, the message is clear and as ancient as time: in unity, there's strength. Taking inspiration from the profound fable of the bundled sticks, where the lesson is "united we stand, divided we fall," Hindus have often seen the merit in staying unified. Yet, much like the sticks in the tale, achieving unity hasn’t been an easy journey. In the absence of a strong overarching leadership, divisions have periodically emerged within the community.

"Shiver runs down the spine": this sentiment echoed across the courtroom and indeed, the nation. The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently delivered a verdict that was both necessary and, for many, deeply unsettling. The court upheld the conviction and the accompanying sentence for a grandfather who committed the unimaginable crime of raping his 1-year-old granddaughter.

Pon Manickavel, a respected and retired officer from the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the previous Inspector General of the Idol Wing, recently stepped into the spotlight, revealing shocking insights about the theft of a precious ancient idol. This wasn't just any idol. It hailed from the spiritually significant Kundavai Jainalayam temple in Tamil Nadu.

The recent incidents in Pakistan, particularly in the Jaranwala region of the Faisalabad district, have caught global attention. A hostile Islamist mob, supposedly riled up by 'blasphemy' whispers, unleashed terror by attacking Christian residences and churches. Shockingly, eight churches were reduced to ashes.

Isn't it just heartwarming when a serial killer gets treated with the same kindness as a child who stole a candy bar? Chandrakant Jha, not just any man but a man who befriends, kills, and dismembers his victims, seems to be one of the lucky few who can boast of having received parole not once, not twice, but a whopping five times! And let's not forget the six furloughs. As we give you this generous count, hold onto your seats because Delhi HC has decided that Jha deserved yet another 90-day parole. Their reason? Well, apparently, "satisfactory behaviour." One has to wonder if we're rewardin...