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Australian Lawmaker's Legs Amputated After Repeated Car Attacks

Amit KumarSource: thehindu.com
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Australian Lawmaker's Legs Amputated After Repeated Car Attacks
Australian Lawmaker's Legs Amputated After Repeated Car AttacksSource: thehindu.com
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Australian independent politician Helen Haines remains in critical condition after being repeatedly hit by a car in an apparent act of political violence. Doctors have amputated both of her legs, and her husband says she is stable and grateful for her life. A 43-year-old man, Brendan Nugent, has been charged with intentionally causing serious injury and is being held in custody.

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Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district gets rail connectivity for first time

Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district has been connected to the railway network for the first time since Independence. On Saturday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated two new railway sections spanning 118 km and flagged off the Devendra Nagar-Churhat train. The line includes a 3.33-km-long tunnel and major rail bridges. The project aims to improve travel, boost trade, and create new job opportunities across the Vindhya region.

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