Morning Digest: At least 10 people injured by pellets during Jantar Mantar CJP protests, shows RTI response; at least 111 people dead in Colombia earthquake, and more
This digest covers a range of international and domestic news, including injuries from pellet guns during protests in Delhi, a deadly earthquake in Colombia, and political unrest in Jharkhand. It also notes controversy surrounding a politician's participation in a pro-life rally.
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It provides a snapshot of significant global and regional events, highlighting humanitarian crises and political tensions.
According to RTI responses by two hospitals to All India Trinamool Congress spokesperson Saket Gokhale, at least 10 people were injured by pellets during the march to Parliament on July 20. Lady Hardinge Medical College in the national capital said in its Right to Information (RTI) response that nine people were injured by pellets. Hospital sources confirmed the authenticity of the response. Safdarjung Hospital said in its response that one person was injured by pellets.
Colombia on Monday (August 10, 2026) declared a state of emergency following a powerful earthquake that caused at least 111 deaths and flattened dozens of buildings, trapping more victims underneath. The 7.4-magnitude quake struck western Colombia at 7:34 a.m. (1234 GMT) and triggered a frantic search for survivors in several cities.
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