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Ever pondered about a place where slithery snakes outnumber humans? Where these often-feared reptiles are held in the same regard as family? Dive into the world of Shetpal, Maharashtra, a mystifying village that turns the common human-snake dynamic on its head. A place where chilling tales intertwine with heartwarming realities.

Srinagar Update: The audacious move by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is creating ripples across the region. For the first time ever, they have commanded a premature retirement of the senior IPS officer, Basant Kumar Rath, effective immediately. This decision has caused quite the stir in the bureaucratic circles and amongst the citizens of J&K.

The ancient city of Varanasi has been in the news for a while, but this time it's not for its spiritual aura or its ghats by the river Ganges. On the 9th of August, the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee, responsible for the management of the mosque at the contested Gyanvapi site, approached the Court of District Judge. They lodged an application demanding an immediate halt to the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) ongoing exploration of the Gyanvapi area.

Picture this: It's a sunny day. Our honorable judges, donning their robes, sit sipping chamomile tea, discussing life post-retirement. But wait, a recent turn of events from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, presented in the oh-so-meticulously-named 133rd report on “Judicial Process and Reforms,” suggests they might have to hang around the courtrooms a tad longer!

In the picturesque setting of Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, the heartbeats of the Hatti community have never resonated with so much pride and joy. For the 2.5 lakh individuals who call the mountainous belt their home, the recent recognition as a tribal community has breathed new life into their decades-old hope—a promise often echoed during election seasons but rarely materialized.

Nestled in the heart of Gujarat's Sabarkantha district, Idar tehsil is abuzz with an extraordinary tale. Here, children, not yet 18, have demonstrated an uncanny sense of financial maturity that could make many adults rethink their financial habits. While most children their age might be dreaming of the next toy or treat, these young minds have prioritized their financial future. Through a commendable initiative called Bal Gopal Mandali, a flourishing local cooperative, they've managed to accumulate a whopping INR 5 crores!

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between two political parties isn’t typically the stuff of intrigue, unless those parties are India’s Congress Party and China’s Communist Party (CCP). The nature of this particular MoU was elevated by its signatories: Rahul Gandhi for India's Congress and Xi Jinping for China, the latter of whom was then the Chinese vice-president. Adding to the curious nature of this agreement was the presence of Rahul’s mother and then party president, Sonia Gandhi, who stood witness.

Well, folks, our very own drama king, Derek O'Brien from Trinamool Congress (TMC), is back in the spotlight. And no, it's not for winning an Oscar, though he might just give Hollywood a run for its money with his performances. On Tuesday, during the Monsoon session of the Parliament, O'Brien managed to secure a ticket straight out of the Rajya Sabha. But how did we get here?

In Jammu and Kashmir, over three decades ago, the cold-blooded assassination of retired Judge Neelkanth Ganjoo sent shockwaves through the region. Today, the mystery behind the murder is once again being revisited, as the Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) decided to reopen the case that seemed closed to many. But to understand the importance of this decision, one must delve into the intricacies of this dark chapter in the region's history.

Pull up a chair and grab your favorite snack, folks, because we're diving deep into the world of Indian politics, and trust me, it's never a dull moment.