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The Supreme Court's five-judge Constitution bench announced on Tuesday that the hearing of a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir will begin on August 2. The court stated that the proceedings will take place on a day-to-day basis, except on miscellaneous days.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar are expected to share the stage at an event in Pune on August 1. This comes after a faction of the NCP joined forces with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra. During the event, PM Modi will be conferred with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award for 2023 in recognition of his leadership and efforts to instill a sense of patriotism among citizens.

In a recent report submitted to the Supreme Court, the Manipur government revealed that 142 people have lost their lives in the ongoing violence in the state over the past two months. The report further stated that a staggering 5,000 incidents of arson have occurred since May, with Imphal East and Imphal West districts witnessing the highest number of casualties.

Las Vegas, known for its extravagant structures and dazzling displays, has unveiled its latest marvel, the 'Sphere' entertainment venue. Claimed to house the world's highest-resolution wraparound LED screen, this state-of-the-art facility has left netizens awestruck with its immersive visuals. However, the remarkable display has also sparked concerns over light pollution in the city.

The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on July 10 for the petition filed by the Delhi government, challenging the validity of a recent ordinance passed by the Central government. The ordinance aims to assert control over the transfers and postings of officers working within departments under the purview of the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. The decision to hear the case was made by a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, along with justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra, following an urgent request by senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi representing the AAP government.

In a tragic incident that unfolded on a highway in Nagaland, massive rocks came tumbling down, crushing three cars and claiming the lives of two individuals. The horrifying incident, captured on video, has since gone viral, shedding light on the dangers posed by landslides in the region.