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Amethi-made AK-203 rifles and Salem’s fiery ritual anchor a brief that cuts across politics, science, culture, and the everyday stories shaping life in India.
The Indian Army has already received 48,000 units and is set to receive an additional 7,000 rifles by August 15. With further deliveries planned, the Army will have a total of 70,000 AK-203 rifles in its arsenal by the end of this year. File image/ANI
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From digital vaccine records for kids to SBI’s rate cut and a Tamil thriller’s rapid OTT debut, today’s news dose covers what’s changing in homes, banks, and binge lists.
🪖 When ‘Sher’ Will Roar: India’s Fully Indigenised AK-203 Rifle Nears Reality
The Amethi-made AK-203 rifles will soon be 100% Made in India and renamed ‘Sher’. With 70,000 units to be in Army hands by year-end, this is a firepower milestone. 👉Read more
💉 You Can Now Download Your Child’s Vaccine History: Here’s How
Lost vaccine cards might be a thing of the past. With India’s new U-WIN platform, your child’s jabs are just a tap away. 👉Check out U-WIN
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Libra, it’s a week for romance. Pisces, tread softly in family matters — empathy over ego.
🎥 Tamil Thriller Hits OTT Just 24 Hours After Its Theatrical Release
‘DNA’, an emotional thriller rooted in love, loss, and suspense, lands on OTT on July 19, just a day after hitting theatres. 👉Stream it here
💸 SBI MCLR Rate Cut: How Much You Can Save On Loans
SBI has cut lending rates by up to 25 basis points. What does this mean for your EMI and long-term savings? We break down the numbers for you. 👉Know your savings
🍛 Monsoon Recipe Pick: Kerala Style Pork Fry You Must Try
Sizzling with spice and soaked in stories, Angamaly’s pork fry isn’t just a dish — it’s an heirloom. 👉Cook this legacy
🔥 Where Fire Meets Faith: Salem’s Coconut Roasting Ritual
Before dawn, flames dance across village courtyards in Salem — not for worship, but for an age-old ritual where coconut meets fire and faith in equal measure. 👉Know the tradition
🌌 Ever Wondered What Happens When Two Black Holes Collide?
LIGO has detected the biggest black hole merger ever, 10 billion light-years away. It’s cosmic, colossal, and rewriting what we know about space. 👉Unpack the cosmic clash
🔍 What We Know About Trump, Epstein & The Elite Web
As Trump orders release of more files in the Epstein case, skeletons are rattling in elite closets. What’s unfolding isn’t just an American scandal. 👉Read more
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