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In a shocking incident of domestic violence that escalated to an unimaginable act of brutality, a woman in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, committed a heinous act that has left the local community in a state of deep shock and fear. After killing her husband, the wife unleashed 10 minutes of brutal violence that left everyone horrified. The sequence of events is harrowing as she picked up a brick and smashed it on his head, then sat on his chest. As the attack unfolded, the wife's actions grew increasingly gruesome when his skull cracked open, and she did something grotesque.

In the midst of a sweltering summer in Paris, the latest edition of the Olympics is facing significant challenges related to the weather. The city is currently experiencing unusually high temperatures and humidity levels, making conditions difficult for athletes from around the globe. Despite these harsh weather conditions, it has been reported that the Olympics organizing committee did not provide air conditioning in the athletes' accommodations. This oversight has left many competitors struggling to find relief from the relentless heat.

In a stark aftermath of a tragic incident, days after three UPSC aspirants drowned in the flooded basement of Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Delhi, rival coaching centers have embarked on a controversial spree of poaching distraught students by offering 'free education' and monetary support for those affected by the tragedy.

In a landmark ruling on August 1st, the Allahabad High Court delivered a significant judgment in the ongoing Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute. The court declared that the 18 lawsuits filed by Hindu parties were indeed maintainable. This decision is a critical development, undermining the position of the Muslim side, which had hoped to see these claims dismissed based on various legal grounds.

In a surprising turn of events, Puja Khedkar, a former IAS trainee officer entangled in controversy, is reportedly missing and believed to have escaped to Dubai following the rejection of her anticipatory bail plea by a Delhi court last Thursday. This development has sparked a flurry of speculation regarding her current whereabouts.

The death toll from recent landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district has now risen to 148, according to a statement from the Kerala State Revenue Department released on Tuesday. However, a different tally provided by Brigadier Arjun Seagan, Commandant of the Para Regimental Training, indicates a slightly higher figure. "150 deaths have been recorded so far," Brigadier Seagan stated, adding that "around 200 to 250 individuals have been rescued."

In a deeply unsettling incident from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, a case has emerged involving the gang rape of a young minor girl. The accused, Moeed Khan, a leader of the Samajwadi Party, along with his servant, Raju Khan, are alleged to have committed the crime a few months prior. The situation took a grim turn when it was revealed that the assault was not only brutal but also recorded. The perpetrators filmed their atrocious act with the intent to blackmail the minor victim, leveraging the obscene video to continuously exploit her sexually for over two months.

In the early hours of Sunday, July 31st, a devastating fire erupted in Lone Mohalla in Mattan, Anantnag, resulting in the complete destruction of five houses owned by Kashmiri Pandits. The intensity of the blaze was such that it reduced these structures to ashes, prompting immediate action from local authorities.

In a twist that could only be described as a bureaucratic ballet, Preeti Sudan, a seasoned IAS officer from the 1983 batch, has pirouetted into the spotlight as the new chairperson of India's premier government recruitment body. The stage was set with the dramatic exit of Manoj Soni, who tendered his resignation to the President earlier this month, citing 'personal reasons'—a classic exit line in the theatre of administration. His departure left a vacancy that wasn't due until May 2029, making room for Sudan's unexpected debut.

In a decisive move signaling zero tolerance for inappropriate conduct within its ranks, the Odisha government took stern action against one of its high-ranking police officers. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi took the decisive step on Tuesday (30th July), issuing the suspension of an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, identified as Pandit Rajesh Uttamrao. This decision came in response to charges of 'grave misconduct.'