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In a significant development, top wrestlers in the country have decided to call off their five-month-long protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers had been demanding Singh's arrest over allegations of sexual harassment, including the harassment of a minor wrestler. Instead, they have opted to pursue their battle in the court of law.

In the early hours of Sunday, a collision between two goods trains near Onda station resulted in the derailment of 12 wagons. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident, although one of the train drivers sustained minor injuries.The exact cause of the accident is yet to be determined, and railway officials are currently investigating the incident. Both trains involved were empty goods trains, and the circumstances leading to the collision remain unclear.

In an all-party meeting convened by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday, the BJP governments at the Centre and in Manipur faced severe criticism from the opposition parties regarding their handling of the recent cycle of violence that has plagued the state for the past 50 days. The main opposition, led by the Congress, has demanded the removal of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and the imposition of President's Rule in the state.

In a concerning turn of events, the recently inaugurated Sanathal Flyover Bridge in Ahmedabad has developed potholes just three months after its opening due to heavy rainfall. Authorities have served notices to the construction company and the project management firm involved in the bridge's construction.

As the monsoon approaches Madhya Pradesh, the state is bracing for heavy rain and thunderstorms in various cities, including Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Sagar, and more. The weakening of Cyclone Biparjoy has resulted in a trough line extending from Punjab, paving the way for rainfall across the region.

In a significant development that could foster stronger ties between India and the United States, the Biden administration is reportedly exploring ways to make it easier for skilled Indian workers to live and work in the US. During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, the two nations are expected to discuss the implementation of a pilot visa program aimed at easing the process of renewing H-1B visas for a select number of Indians.

In a significant development, the government has announced the appointment of Swaminathan Janakiraman, the managing director of State Bank of India (SBI), as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The decision comes as MK Jain, the incumbent Deputy Governor.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted a rare interview to the US-based Wall Street Journal before embarking on his landmark State visit to the United States. With the focus on strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in the defense sector, between India and the United States, all eyes are on the expected deals regarding the procurement of armed Predator drones and the permit to manufacture engines for advanced light combat aircraft in India.

IndiGo, India's largest airline, has made history by placing the largest order in the aviation industry, purchasing 500 A320 aircraft from Airbus. With a list price of $55 billion, this deal surpasses all previous records for civil aviation orders, according to IndiGo Chief Pieter Elbers.

In a recent television interview, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed long-standing allegations of alcoholism leveled against him by his political opponents. Mann, known for his straightforward approach, questioned how he could still be alive if he had been consuming alcohol day and night for the past 12 years. He rhetorically asked, "Tell me something. Can a person be still alive if they have been drinking day and night for the last 12 years? They are not alive, no? So is my liver made of iron?"

Budaun, Uttar Pradesh - In a harrowing incident, a bus carrying 50 passengers collided head-on with a truck near the Hayatnagar bridge in Budaun's Alapur area, resulting in injuries to at least 30 individuals. The mishap occurred in the early hours of Saturday, causing severe damage to the front portions of both vehicles.

In a significant development, security forces successfully eliminated five foreign terrorists during an encounter in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The operation, led by joint teams of the Army and Police, marks a major victory in the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region.

A fire broke out at a coaching centre in Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar area, leading to a harrowing scene as students were witnessed jumping out of windows to escape the flames. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, prompted a swift response from the authorities, with 11 fire tenders deployed to the site and rescue operations currently underway.

In a strange and unexpected twist of events, a man from Bihar, who had been presumed dead for several months by his family, was found alive in Noida, enjoying a plate of momos. Nishant Kumar, a resident of Bhagalpur in Bihar's Naugachia, had disappeared during a marriage function at his in-laws' house, leading to a case being filed against his brother-in-law and father-in-law for his alleged abduction.