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Twelve labourers from Pilibhit are reportedly stranded and facing severe harassment in Kyrgyzstan. Families allege they were sent by local agents on misleading contracts, paid hefty sums, and are now subjected to brutal treatment and denied return. The district administration has submitted a detailed report to the UP Home Department, initiating steps for their safe repatriation.

Lionel Messi and Argentina will open their title defense against Algeria, with further group-stage fixtures against Austria and tournament debutants Jordan in Group J. Spain, among the leading contenders and current European champions, will begin their campaign against first-time qualifiers Cape Verde before facing Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Group H.

Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu has vowed strict action against those responsible for IndiGo's massive flight disruptions, caused by pilot-rostering issues. A committee is investigating the problem, while the DGCA has granted exemptions to help restore normalcy. IndiGo has apologized and offered waivers to affected passengers as operations slowly improve.

Former NASCAR driver Michael Annett has passed away at 39, his former team JR Motorsports announced. Annett, a respected figure, achieved a significant victory at Daytona in the 2019 Xfinity Series. His career, marked by perseverance and skill, saw him race for various teams since 2008. The cause of his death remains undisclosed, leaving the motorsport community in mourning.

Murshidabad braces for a tense Saturday as suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir plans to inaugurate a structure named "Babri Masjid." Authorities have deployed over 3,500 security personnel following a Calcutta High Court directive to prevent communal unrest. Kabir insists the event will be peaceful, focusing solely on religious recitation, while the TMC denies involvement, alleging a political conspiracy.