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Mamata Banerjee Faces Protests and Alleged Attack During Visit to Custodial Death Victim's Family
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced protests during her visit to the family of Birju Keot, a Trinamool Congress worker who died in police custody in North 24 Parganas. Protesters surrounded her vehicle, raised slogans calling her a thief, and allegedly threw stones, mud, and footwear. Banerjee accused BJP supporters and the police of complicity, while BJP leaders condemned the violence but denied involvement. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari refuted claims of BJP participation and affirmed her security arrangements. The incident has heightened political tensions in the state.
Trainer Aircraft Crashes Near Baramati Airstrip During Training Exercise, No Injuries
A trainer aircraft operated by Carver Aviation crashed near the Baramati airstrip in Maharashtra during a training exercise on August 9, 2026. The aircraft veered off the runway after failing to stop during rejected take-off drills, sustaining minor damage. Both pilot and cadet onboard escaped unharmed. This is the second such incident at Baramati this year, following the fatal January crash that killed former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. Authorities are investigating the cause, and plans to upgrade the airport's infrastructure are underway.
Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, Demands Hamas Disarmament Before Withdrawal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan, stating that Israel will not withdraw its forces until Hamas is fully and genuinely disarmed. Netanyahu also ruled out the establishment of a Palestinian state in Gaza or the West Bank while he remains in office. Hamas has expressed readiness to proceed with the US-backed plan, urging pressure on Israel to implement it. The plan envisions phased disarmament of Hamas, Israeli troop withdrawal, and transfer of governance to a Palestinian technocratic body, but key disagreements remain over disarmament and withdrawal timing.



