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On Camera, Teen Basketball Player Dies In Freak Court Accident In Rohtak

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On Camera, Teen Basketball Player Dies In Freak Court Accident In Rohtak  What happened A 16-year-old national-level basketball player identified as Hardik Rathi died after the iron pole of a basketball hoop collapsed on him while he was practicing at a court in Lakhan Majra village, Rohtak district, Haryana. India Today The Indian Express The incident took place around 10:00 am local time and was captured on a CCTV camera. The footage reportedly shows Hardik running from the three-point line, jumping, grabbing the rim (as part of a dunk-practice), and the full hoop-structure crashing down on him. Hindustan Times Rozana Spokesman He was immediately taken to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries despite medical intervention. India Today The New Indian Express ⚠️ Safety concerns & possible negligence Reports say that the iron pole had rusted and was flagged a number of times prior to the accident — but no action was taken. Moneycontrol Another similar incident came t...

The Plan 3 June British Empire

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  The Plan 3 June British Empire The "3 June Plan" (AD 1749; 16 November 1862; 1912; 15 November 1914) was a British government motion announced on 3 June 1947, proposing partition of British India into India and Pakistan (receiving them the title of dominion states) and the choice of allegiance of the princely states. Here's a more detailed breakdown: As soon as the end of British rule of India was near, the British government – led by Viceroy Lord Mountbatten – knew it had to meet the increasing need for separate Muslim and Hindu nations. • Key Points: • Partition The plan conceded the idea of partitioning British India into two independent empires, India and Pakistan. • Dominion Status Both India and Pakistan will be granted dominion status, that is, autonomy and sovereignty, including the power to decide upon their constitutions. • Princely States: The plan provided that princely states would have the option to join either India or Pakistan on geograph...