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Netanyahu Justifies Qatar Strike with 9/11 Analogy Amid Widespread Criticism
- Netanyahu compared Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar to the US response after 9/11, calling the October 7 Hamas attack Israel’s 9/11 moment.
- He warned Qatar to expel or bring Hamas officials to justice, or Israel would take action.
- The strike targeted Hamas leadership meeting in Doha amid US-led ceasefire talks, escalating regional tensions.
- Qatar condemned the attack as a violation of international law and a threat to its security.
- US President Trump said he was “very unhappy” with the strike and distanced the US from the operation.
Southern Railway to Launch Its First Amrit Bharat Express Between Erode and Jogbani
- Southern Railway is launching its first Amrit Bharat Express, a long-distance non-AC train between Erode (Tamil Nadu) and Jogbani (Bihar) starting September 15, 2025.
- The train covers over 3,300 km across 8 railway zones, with more than 50 stops including major cities like Salem, Nagpur, Jabalpur, and Patna.
- It runs weekly, departing Erode every Thursday morning and returning from Jogbani every Sunday afternoon.
- The train has 22 coaches including second-class sitting and sitting-cum-luggage types, designed mainly for guest workers traveling between south and north India.
- The inaugural run will be flagged off by PM Modi and aims to decongest existing crowded trains on this busy corridor.
Sachin Tendulkar Denies Being Considered for BCCI President
- Sachin Tendulkar has firmly denied rumors about being nominated or considered for the BCCI president position.
- His management stated no official development or nomination has occurred and called the rumors baseless.
- The speculation arose due to the vacancy created by Roger Binny stepping down upon turning 70.
- BCCI’s Annual General Meeting is scheduled for September 28, where the new president will be elected.
- Tendulkar’s team urged everyone to stop giving credence to unfounded speculation about his candidacy.
Sunjay Kapur Helped Karisma Kapoor and Kids Seek Portuguese Citizenship Amid Estate Battle
- Court documents reveal Sunjay Kapur was assisting Karisma Kapoor and their children in obtaining Portuguese citizenship.
- Sunjay informed Karisma they would need to give up Indian citizenship, as India prohibits dual citizenship.
- Karisma refused Portuguese citizenship to retain Indian nationality.
- The citizenship pursuit raised suspicions related to inheritance tax on overseas assets in the ₹30,000 crore estate dispute.
- The legal battle involves disputes over Sunjay’s will and inheritance between Karisma’s kids and Sunjay’s third wife, Priya Sachdev.
Confusion Grows as Authorities Release Suspect in Charlie Kirk Shooting; Manhunt Continues
- Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University during a public event.
- The shooter fired from a distance, possibly a rooftop or window, as Kirk interacted with the crowd; chaos ensued immediately after.
- Police initially detained a suspect, but the person was released with no current arrests made.
- Authorities have launched a large-scale manhunt, and the campus was evacuated and remains closed as investigations continue.
- The incident has drawn bipartisan condemnation, tributes for Kirk, and renewed calls against political violence in the US.
Delhi Court Dismisses Plea Against Sonia Gandhi Over Alleged Pre-Citizenship Electoral Roll Inclusion
- A Delhi court dismissed a plea seeking action against Sonia Gandhi for allegedly being included in the electoral rolls three years before acquiring Indian citizenship in 1983.
- The plea claimed her name was first added to the New Delhi voter list in 1980, then deleted in 1982, and re-entered in 1983 after she became a citizen.
- The petitioner alleged possible forgery of documents to enroll her name in the voter list before citizenship was granted.
- The court’s rejection means no FIR or criminal investigation will be initiated based on these claims; a detailed order is awaited.
- Arguments highlighted that Indian citizenship is a mandatory prerequisite for voter registration, questioning how she was listed before naturalization.