Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Charlbi Dean: Tributes to film and TV 'star-in-the-making' after death at 32

There is shock at the death of a "true star-in-the-making" who was "on the verge of a breakthrough".

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Congress at war: Party rejects call to publish rolls for president polls



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Indian-American racially abuses Indian-American in California

The accused, Singh Tejinder, called the victim, Krishnan Jayaraman, a "dirty Hindu"

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Govt warns firms, advertisers of strict action if found promoting products through surrogate ads



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Bihar Minister, accused in kidnapping case, resigns amid protests

Kartik Kumar, an RJD MLC, became the State's Law Minister in the new Nitish Kumar government but resigned hours after being moved to Sugarcane Department.

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Germans say goodbye to summer of €9 travel tickets

The tickets, aimed at helping the public with increasing prices, have been hailed a major success.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Autorickshaw driver arrested for sexually harassing woman passenger in Coimbatore



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Kherson: 'Heavy fighting' as Ukraine seeks to retake Russian-held region

Military experts tell the BBC the battle for the southern region could go on for months.

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Lashkar trio killed in Shopian encounter



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Price hike dampens sale of eco-friendly Ganesha idols in Coimbatore



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BMTC driver found dead; AAP demands justice

He had accused depot manager of harassment

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Israeli court sentences Gaza aid worker to 12 years in prison

An Israeli court convicted World Vision's Mohammed Halabi of diverting funds to Hamas in June.

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Cases booked against Sai Priya’s father in Visakhapatnam



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Pocso case against Karnataka seer: BJP MP says probe must be impartial



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Schools, colleges closed in Bengaluru Urban district due to rains on Tuesday



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Centre seeks more time from SC on minority status for communities

Centre says comments and views of some States have not been received yet

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Postcard campaign seeking inclusion of Tulu in Eighth Schedule



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K.M. Dinakaran named CPI Ernakulam district secretary



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MoP order part of Centre’s conspiracy to push TS into darkness: Minister



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Sunday, August 28, 2022

Artemis: Nasa ready to launch new era of Moon exploration

The clock is counting down to the debut flight of the rocket that will send people back to the Moon.

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Forensic tests to be must for crimes with 6+ years jail: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah said Sunday that the government could soon provide portable forensic labs to all districts of India to improve the conviction rate for crimes and standardise the investigation process. The move is part of the government’s push for reforms in the criminal justice system, said Shah, speaking as chief guest of the first convocation at National Forensic Sciences University’s (NFSU) Gujarat campus in Gandhinagar.

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Earthquake-hit Gujarat faced plots to defame it, stop investment, says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi said Sunday that Gujarat has charted a new path of progress by overcoming drought, earthquake and other natural calamities as well as conspiracies to defame and stop investments in the state. “Gujarat overrode all of these,” Modi said, while addressing a public meeting after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of development projects in Bhuj — a town 20km from the epicentre of the 2001 earthquake that killed over 13,000 people.

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Residents want road overbridge work at Polur to be expedited

The delay has forced them take a detour of at least 5 km to reach key facilities

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Government stands against Constitutional values, says Yogendra Yadav

Bharat Jodo Yatra is to counter BJP’s divide and rule policy, says activist; calls for adoption of Dravidian Model across the country

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Saturday, August 27, 2022

Serbia-Kosovo ID document row settled, says EU

Tensions have been rising over disagreements including the movement of citizens across the border.

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Recovery of 6 bodies in Jammu: Probe points towards drug overdose, depression



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Pakistani intruder arrested by BSF from near IB in Jammu



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Hungarian trekker rescued in Kishtwar



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J&K Congress questions timing of Azad's resignation



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Use khadi products daily, says PM Modi

‘The fabric can become an inspiration to make India self-reliant by 2047’

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Shaquille O'Neal backs Australian Indigenous vote

The former basketball star backs Australia's bid to increase Indigenous voices in parliament.

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Friday, August 26, 2022

Turkish singer Gulsen arrested over religious schools joke

Critics say the high-profile arrest is a bid by President Erdogan to consolidate support ahead of elections.

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Passengers per hour key to selecting metro system for Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode: KMRL chief

State Cabinet had on Wednesday directed KMRL to ready a detailed project report (DPR) for light metro and metro neo projects for the two cities

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Strictest targets pledged to tackle England sewage discharges

But the Liberal Democrats call the plans a "cruel joke" pointing to higher bills for consumers.

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India submits its updated climate action targets to UN body, says it's a step towards reaching net-zero by 2070



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Facing disqualification, Jharkhand CM Soren calls meeting of alliance partners

As many as 49 ruling alliance MLAs repose faith in CM

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

UN rights chief admits 'tremendous pressure' over Xinjiang report

Michelle Bachelet vowed to publish a report on the rights situation in Xinjiang, where Beijing stands accused of detaining more than one million Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities

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'I need an abortion': The text that gets pills sent in secret

Some Americans turn to Mexican women for abortion help, but all are treading on shaky legal ground.

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Will move SC if Jharkhand CM disqualified as MLA: JMM



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Trains to be extended till Mangaluru Junction



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Synthetic mouse embryo develops beating heart

Scientists say the advance could improve understanding on how organs form and why pregnancies fail.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Anurag Thakur launches ‘Azadi Quest’ online games

Minister Anurag Thakur said the move was part of government efforts to acknowledge contributions of freedom fighters and “unsung” heroes

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British-Belgian pilot, 17, becomes youngest to fly around the world solo

British-Belgian teen flew through sandstorms and spent the night on an uninhabited island to break record.

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National Conference to contest all 90 assembly seats alone in J&K



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Six injured in blast at pharma lab in Nalgonda

It is suspected that the explosion took place due to reaction of certain chemicals 

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Arrested Pakistan militant sent to attack forward posts in J&K’s Rajouri: Army 

The terrorist, identified as Tabarak Hussain, a resident of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), was arrested on August 21 in Naushera

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Hamilton: US church apologies for modified rendition of hit musical

A Texas church announces it will pay damages for an unauthorised, Bible-themed Hamilton rewrite.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Dinosaur tracks from 113m years ago exposed by severe drought

Around 60 tracks from the predator Acrocanthosaurus have been revealed for the first time in 22 years.

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Man kills wife, surrenders before police



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Breonna Taylor: Ex-officer pleads guilty to helping falsify search warrant

Kelly Hanna Goodlett, 35, pleaded guilty to a civil rights charge for helping falsify a search warrant.

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Joint water sharing and water management mechanism to be focus of Modi-Hasina talks



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Bangladesh Ministers to visit New Delhi for Joint River Commission meeting

Officials are hoping for a positive outcome at the meeting that will be held after more than a decade.

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Champion woman workshop focuses on building confidence, emotional resilience

25 wives of Army Officers trained, they will in turn go on to train wives of soldiers

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Twitter whistleblower questions firm's bot count

Ex-security chief appears to echo claims by Elon Musk over the number of fake accounts on its site.

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Monday, August 22, 2022

 Ball set rolling for restoration of UoH’s Golden Threshold 

UoH entrusts Central Public Works dept. to float Expression of Interest

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Chennai Corporation to expedite work on bridges across the city

Bridge across the Cooum in Egmore is almost completed while the Villivakkam bridge is expected to be ready by November

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Trial run of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.’s Asanur terminal to begin in a month

It will supply fuel to Villupuram, Cuddalore, Perambalur and Puducherry

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The most important change in India is not material, but attitudinal and intellectual: Gopalkrishna Gandhi

‘Change in public perception and public behaviour are important transitions made possible by policy’

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Woman killed in road accident



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‘PM not offering freebies, only public goods’



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Hungary's weather chief sacked over wrong forecast

A mistaken forecast saw the postponement of a huge fireworks display planned to celebrate a national day.

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Sunday, August 21, 2022

LOCs against eight accused in excise case



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Sudden downpour causes gridlock in Chennai, six flights diverted

Heavy, unexpected rain caught the city off guard with traffic jam in several junctions

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I stand by excise policy, have nothing to hide, says Manish Sisodia

Two days after his office and residence were raided, along with 29 other locations, deputy CM Manish Sisodia asserted Sunday the contentious excise policy was the best in the country and he stands by it. He added the Kejriwal model of governance and work won't stop no matter how many ministers are investigated and jailed.

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Photography Day celebrated in Udupi



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Three journalists booked in Madhya Pradesh for reporting about man carrying sick father on cart

Anil Sharma from News18, Kunjbihari Kourav from Patrika, and N.K. Bhatele from Lalluram.com were charged under the sections related to cheating and causing public mischief.

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Saturday, August 20, 2022

CBI questions 3 accused in excise case, studying documents

The CBI on Saturday summoned at least three of the accused named in the FIR in the alleged excise policy scam for questioning at its headquarters in Delhi. They were allowed to leave late in the evening after their statements were recorded, sources said, adding that they were likely to be questioned again after the agency studies its answers.

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Monsoon fury claims 37 lives in northern hills, eastern states

At least 37 people died in the past 24 hours in rain-related disasters as torrential monsoonal downpour battered the Himalayan regions of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and J&K in the north as well as large swathes of Odisha and Jharkhand in the east, triggering flash floods and landslides on Saturday.

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Railways makes juniors’ feedback crucial for senior officials' promotion



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Visakhapatnam: permission must to set up Ganesh pandals, says Police Commissioner

‘Organisers should not collect money forcibly or even sell darshan tickets’

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CJI Ramana urges people to build democracy where differences of opinions are respected



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Women farmers of Bengal’s Jhargram reap fortunes with organic rice

Turnover of the company, formed by 2,677 women, from cultivation of indigenous varieties pegged at ₹3 crore for the year

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Friday, August 19, 2022

CBI to probe UP gang using SC/ST Act for blackmailing

The gang has been allegedly filing frivolous FIRs against high court and Prayagraj district court lawyers representing the accused people in the court.

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TNEA counselling to begin on August 20

The detailed schedule has been put up on the website

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Sweden: Man dies in shooting at Malmo shopping centre

It comes as Sweden gears up for an election in which gun violence is at the top of voters' concerns.

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Arms-drop suspect dies during Friday prayers in jail



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Row over Lalu Prasad’s son-in-law attending official meet

BJP slams Mahagathbandhan government as Deputy CM Tejashwi’s aide too seen in a meeting

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Al-Shabab: Islamist militants attack hotel in Somali capital

The militant group Al-Shabab says it is "shooting everyone" at the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu.

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

Pakistan site warns of more targeted attacks in J&K over voting rights for all



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Sadhbahavana Dina observed two days ahead of Rajiv Gandhi’s birthday

It was advanced to Aug. 18, while earlier it was observed on Aug. 20 to coincide with Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary

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Europe storms: Deaths are reported in France, Austria and Italy

Deaths are reported in France, Austria and Italy in violent storms after weeks of heat and drought.

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Drone dropping of weapons: NIA raids multiple locations in J&K

NIA sleuths, escorted by local police and CRPF personnel, carried out raids in Kathua, Samba and Jammu districts. Sources in police said NIA also raided the house of an already arrested person in Khatika Talab area of Jammu city.

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Phone company asked to render free repair



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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Islamic State 'Beatles': How 2011 arrests led to convictions

The four militants were identified because of arrests years earlier at an English Defence League counter-protest.

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Six of family found dead in two Jammu houses

The victims, Noor Ul Habib, Sajad Ahmad Magrey, Sakina Begum and her daughter Naseema Akhter were found dead in Habib’s house at Sidhra’s Tawi Vihar locality, while the bodies of Rubina Bano and her brother Zafar Salim were recovered from another house in the vicinity.

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Shopian ‘terrorist’ identified in Kashmiri Pandit killing; property attached, kin held for questioning

J&K police chief Dilbagh Singh told reporters that strict action would be taken against them, while additional DGP Vijay Kumar said a search team seized arms and ammunition from Wani’s home.

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UCO Bank expands footprint in Karnataka



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Dog infected with monkeypox prompts isolation warning

Isolating from pets when infected and disposing of rubbish carefully is important, health experts say.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Putin blasts U.S. 'hegemony', predicts end to 'unipolar' world

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the U.S. of trying to encourage extended hostilities in Ukraine as part of what he described as part of Washington’s alleged efforts to maintain its global hegemony

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Mariah Carey 'Queen of Christmas' trademark attempt prompts backlash

The singer's attempt to trademark the title causes a dispute with other Christmas-associated stars.

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Muslim neighbours rush to slain Kashmiri Pandit’s aid



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Police arrest pisciculturist for selling fake degree certificates



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German driver who killed five in Trier sentenced to life

A nine-week old baby was among those killed in the attack, which police described as deliberate.

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Explained | Why is the visit of a Chinese vessel to Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port controversial?   

What kind of ship is the Yuan Wang 5? Why is its presence in the Indian Ocean a cause of concern for India?

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German households face levy of hundreds of pounds on gas bills

The surcharge will help energy companies cover the cost of replacing Russian supplies.

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Heathrow Airport extends cap on passengers to end of October

It means a daily limit on departing passengers will now apply until after the October half-term holidays.

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History of turmoil behind J&K: Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha



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Explained | Why the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh remains unresolved?

What are the various unresolved issues between Armenia and Azerbaijan which has led to consistent ceasefire violations?

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Mar-a-Lago: FBI warns of increased threats after Trump search

A memo to law enforcement notes an uptick in "threats and acts of violence" since the Mar-a-Lago search.

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Norway bridge collapse: Drivers of two vehicles rescued

The drivers of two vehicles have been rescued after a bridge collapsed into water in the south of Norway.

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Sunday, August 14, 2022

President Droupadi Murmu hails India’s Covid fight & eco resilience

President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday the Indian youth should pledge to give everything they can for the sake of safety, security, progress and prosperity of the country. “Our beloved country has given us everything we have in our life... Our existence will become meaningful only in building a glorious India,” she said in her maiden Independence Day-eve address to the nation.

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Dharmapuri police arrest BJP leader for breaking lock at Bharat Mata memorial

Police have registered a case against 50 BJP functionaries

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Scribes fill potholes in Belagavi

DC promises swift action to repair bad roads

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Police arrest 2 members of Fedbank burglary gang

Over 18 kg of gold items recovered from them

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Cop hurt in Srinagar attack; shootout in Rajouri forest



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Pulicat lake mooted as eco-tourism destination

Boating, heritage walks being planned

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Saturday, August 13, 2022

JKLF terrorist’s wife, Hizb chief’s son among 4 J&K employees sacked



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Telangana awash with pride and patriotism

Tricolour rallies taken out in different parts of the State as part of celebrations to mark 75 years of independence

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Evacuated twice in a summer as France's fires burn

"We've never known a summer like this," says the mayor of one town threatened by wildfires.

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J&K terrorism will be finished in a year: LG Sinha

Terrorism will be rooted out from J&K within a year, lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha said Saturday at an Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav event held by the Dal Lake in Srinagar. As he spoke that the path to permanent peace may be daunting but the goal is achievable, terrorists threw a grenade at a security picket in the city’s downtown area, wounding sub-inspector Parvez Rana of CRPF’s 161 Battalion.

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T.N. gets 4 more Ramsar sites



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Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder

The man suspected of attacking author Salman Rushdie is remanded without bail after a court appearance.

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Friday, August 12, 2022

Teenage Bihar migrant worker killed in Kashmir

A 19-year-old migrant worker from Bihar was shot dead by terrorists in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district around 1am on Friday, while a special police officer (SPO) was wounded in a separate attack in Anantnag later in the afternoon. Mohammad Amrej of Besarh village in Bihar’s Madhepura was the fourth migrant worker killed in a targeted attack in Kashmir this year. This was the latest in a string of attacks on civilians in the Valley.

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Karnataka government directs private hospitals to set aside beds for COVID patients

C V Raman and Bowring hospitals have also been directed to reserve 50 beds each for COVID patients

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Ukraine plant shelling could be 'much worse than Chernobyl'

Ukraine’s International Atomic Energy Agency representative speaks about the risks of missile strikes at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

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Precaution dose: Less than 9% of adults covered in Karnataka

Combined precaution dose coverage for healthcare workers, frontline workers and citizens in the 18-59 years age group stands at 17%

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Kenya elections 2022: Live result updates

With polls closed, find out how the presidential and other candidates are faring.

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

Ukraine war: Fears over Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and major damage at Crimea airbase

The Zaporizhzhia plant is shelled again, while new images show major damage at a Crimea airbase.

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JCO among 3 soldiers killed in suicide attack on J&K Army camp

A junior commissioned officer was among three soldiers killed foiling a suspected fidayeen attack on an Army camp in Rajouri district of J&K early Thursday. Two of the attackers were shot and killed in the four-hour gunfight that also left three soldiers critically wounded, officials said. It wasn't immediately clear how many terrorists were involved in the infiltration attempt.

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Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman attacked a second time

He was injured on his head when miscreants targeted his vehicle at Ranir Bazar in Jirania

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Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers: We're kept at gunpoint by Russians

"Soldiers are everywhere," says one worker at Zaporizhzhia. "Everyone is kept at gunpoint."

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Jammu records highest rainfall in 26 years; two washed away in Ramban



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Dip in air pollution during lockdown makes strong case for flexible work policies: Report



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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Conman cheats KAS aspirant



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Panamanian politician posts SOS after crashing in jungle

Dimitri Flores posts video from the scene with the remains of his helicopter visible in the background.

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Detective firm agent held for selling call detail records



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332 grams of gold seized at MIA



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Delhi accuses fugitive Jayesh Patel of fabricating mental health problems to evade extradition to India

A barrister acting for the government of India in the extradition case of Gujarati alleged land mafia gangster Jayesh Patel has accused Patel of lying and inventing PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) in order to evade extradition to India where he is accused of very serious offences, including murder. He appeared at his extradition hearing via videolink from Belmarsh prison in London on Tuesday.

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Australia Covid: Contact tracing app branded expensive 'failure'

The health minister urges people to delete the contact-tracing app, which identified just two infections.

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The Kite Runner: Broadway show first to adopt mask-only nights

The Kite Runner will host special performances for theatre-goers who need or want to wear masks.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

KRCL says superfast exp can be run till Murdeshwar, not Kumta

Southern Railway has now been asked to examine the feasibility of the proposal from its end

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Drought leaves boats stranded on dried-up river bed along French-Swiss border

Stretches of River Doubs on the French-Swiss border are parched after severe droughts hit western Europe.

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‘Most regrettable' that evidence-based proposals to blacklist world's notorious terrorists being put on hold: India at UNSC



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India invites UN Security Council members for high-level special meeting of Counter-Terrorism Committee in October



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SKM holds a convention against Agnipath at Haryana’s Rewari

The convention, “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan Sammelan”, was held as part of similar programmes across the country from Aug 7-14 to mark the beginning of a sustained campaign against the scheme

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'Confident' first batch of Indian students stuck back home will arrive in 'near future': China



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Monday, August 8, 2022

Only 4,419 voters share Aadhaar details

Only about 0.1% of the voters in Chennai have shared their Aadhaar details with the Greater Chennai Corporation officials

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Russia using Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as army base - Ukraine

Officials say Russia has been launching artillery attacks from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

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Electricity Bill introduced in Lok Sabha, sent to parliamentary panel for scrutiny, opposition walks out in protest

With protests raging inside and outside of Parliament to oppose the amendment that the government is proposing to the Electricity Act, a bill was introduced in Lok Sabha by power minister R K Singh on Monday, to amend the Electricity Act, to allow non-discriminatory open access to distribution networks of power suppliers, amid protests by the opposition, which claimed that it seeks to take away certain rights of state governments.

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Noida Police announce reward on arrest of politician who assaulted woman

Bulldozer brings down the illegal structure erected by him in the common area

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Blinken Africa trip: The world should not dictate to the continent

The US's top diplomat is trying to curry favour amid growing influence from Russia and China.

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Sunday, August 7, 2022

Jolt to Isro as ‘moneyspinner’ SSLV fails in maiden voyage

The failure of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D1) to place two satellites in their desired orbit during its maiden voyage on Sunday morning has given a jolt to Isro as the mini-PSLV was being promoted as a “launcher on demand” and a “moneyspinner” as it was supposed to carve a niche for itself in the $4.08 billion small commercial satellite market.

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Study underway on lights in Container Road: Nitin Gadkari

Accidents and crimes are reported along the stretch

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Vijayawada: Students take part in wall painting competitions

More competitions planned on August 11 and 12

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Residents stage protest in East Bengaluru over civic issues 



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A smart move to connect patients with their own doctors

The digital healthcare platform launched by batchmates from Madras Medical College is being used at Chess Olympiad

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For workers at Azadpur Mandi, a headload of worries  

Paid per sack and without social security benefits, they are at the mercy of traders and commission agents

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Downpour leaves Vijayawada roads flooded

City receives a cumulative rainfall of 31.5 mm

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

Nancy Pelosi | A California liberal who angered communist China

The U.S. House Speaker, face of the Democratic Party for decades, kicked off a diplomatic storm in U.S.-China relations by visiting Taiwan

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U.U. Lalit | A firm hand of rule of law

A Supreme Court judge since 2014, he is known for his humanitarian approach

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Biden tests negative for Covid after 'rebound' case - doctor

The US president will stay in isolation until he has a second negative test, his doctor says.

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Army chief visits forward areas in Rajouri-Poonch

Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Manoj Pande on Saturday visited the forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K’s Poonch and Rajouri districts and reviewed the operational preparedness of armed forces in the area.

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Centre flags concern over dip in COVID testing in 12 TS districts

Union Health Secretary calls for heightened action against the disease

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Island trip lays bare US-China tussle in the Pacific

A speech by senior US officials to commemorate a WWII Pacific battle comes amid tensions with China.

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Friday, August 5, 2022

OPS’ counsel withdraws representation given to CJ for transferring his suit from one judge to another

She clarifies that no personal allegation was made nor any aspersion cast upon the judge and that transfer was sought only for application of a fresh mind

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Ukraine round-up: Alarm at nuclear plant and US urges Griner deal

Russian forces at the Zaporizhzhia plant are employing "terror tactics", the BBC has been told.

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CBI raids multiple locations; books over 33 persons

Sub-inspector recruitment scam

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Rising silt deposits affect flow in Periyar

Initiatives under Operation Vahini did not have the expected outcome

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Migrant labourer killed, 2 others injured in Pulwama grenade attack



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Focus is on breaking chain of communal crime: Alok Kumar  

Police gathering information on organisations behind murder of Fazil and Praveen Nettaru

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Coordination committee will be constituted to resolve ring nets issue in Visakhapatnam, says Minister



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Where does Taiwan crisis leave Biden's China policy?

Nancy Pelosi's visit was an explosive development in a brittle relationship. Many risks lie ahead.

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9 Punjab origin men in list of 11 put out by Canadian anti gang agency as significant threat to public safety



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Kerala stares at repeat of 2018 floods as rain fury continues

Reservoirs full and rivers overflowing; people shifted to relief camps

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

After 5 years of work, govt retracts data protection bill

The government on Wednesday sprung a surprise as it spiked the much-debated, and contentious Data Protection Bill from Parliament, promising to introduce a new legislation “very soon but without any dilution to broader privacy aspects of the original bill and without any compromise to the Right to Privacy” as provided by the Supreme Court in its historic judgment given in August 2017.

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NCSC asks two banks to address issues raised by employees of SC community

Several gaps found with regard to promotions, filling up of vacancies, transfer policies, says Vijay Sampla

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London Zoo's crocodile skin handbag display goes viral

The bag was seized by UK Border Force and given to the zoo to showcase the reality of the illegal trade.

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Ajmer student dies after being swept out to sea in Britain



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Journalists remembered in Thiruvananthapuram



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Space debris Australia: Piece of SpaceX capsule crashes to Earth in field

This may become more common as the number of rockets sent to space increases, an expert said.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Nagara Panchami celebrated with pomp and gaiety



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Ukraine war: Russia says US involved and farmers report stolen seeds

Russia accused the US of approving missile targets, while Russian soldiers steal sunflower seeds.

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Explained | Has bail under PMLA become near-impossible?

How has the Supreme Court changed its view on Section 45 (1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002?

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Komodo dragons: Indonesians strike over entry price hike

Officials want to end mass tourism to the national park, but workers say it threatens their livelihoods.

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Eight cases of Monkeypox in India, one death: Key points

Delhi reported another Monkeypox case on Tuesday, the third case of the viral disease in the national capital so far. Out of the eight cases detected in India, five have a history of foreign travel, the Minister of Health and Family Welfare said.

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T.N. awarded for best performance in intrauterine contraceptive device usage

The State has been registering high performance in PPIUCD insertions for the last three years

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Monday, August 1, 2022

State records 771 COVID cases



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Vehicle numbers jump from 55.26 lakh to over 1.04 crore in a decade

As civic agencies scramble to decongest major junctions, experts say it is time to disincentivise use of private vehicles

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Mayor’s FB post runs into rough weather

She announced plans to float separate sports teams for ‘general’ and SC/ST players

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Explained | The dwindling fighter strength of the IAF

How is the Indian Air Force planning to increase fighter aircraft? Do the MIG-21 jets still have technical life left?

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Madras Medical College recognised as regional training centre for faculty

Another regional training centre will be in Madurai, says Health Minister Ma. Subramanian

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‘World Breastfeeding Week’ seminar held



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Nuclear annihilation just one miscalculation away, UN chief warns

Luck that has protected the world from nuclear war may not last as tensions rocket, the UN warns.

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First grain ship leaves and what rural Russian's believe - Ukraine round-up

Cautious optimism as the ship sets sail and inside the minds of rural Russians on the Ukraine war.

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