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Reconstruction of the ancestral homes of Bollywood legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor began in Peshawar. Funded by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, the Rs 70 million project aims to restore the houses as museums, promoting cultural heritage and boosting tourism
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The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority warned residents along the Godavari river to remain vigilant as water levels rose to 14.9 metres at Kunavaram and 35.6 ft at Bhadrachalam due to heavy upstream rainfall. Inflows at Dowleswaram reached 5.5 lakh cusecs
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A Muslim cleric, Maulana Sajid Rashidi, was booked in Lucknow for allegedly making inflammatory and derogatory remarks against SP MP Dimple Yadav during a TV debate after her mosque visit. The FIR cites charges under BNS and IT Act for provoking communal tension
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Amitabh Bachchan shared a nostalgic post featuring an old Rs 20 ticket from his iconic 1975 film Sholay, which turns 50 on August 15. He reflected on the stark price difference, comparing it to today’s cost of an aerated drink in theatres
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NDIA bloc MPs, including Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi, staged protests in Parliament for the fifth day against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of Bihar voter rolls, alleging disenfranchisement and demanding its rollback ahead of upcoming Assembly elections
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On the third Sawan Somwar, thousands of devotees thronged Shiva temples across India, performing Jalabhishek and attending special rituals at Kashi Vishwanath, Mahakaleshwar, and other shrines. Authorities ensured security and arrangements as spiritual fervour peaked with chants, offerings, and holy dips at sacred sites
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Thai and Cambodian leaders meet in Malaysia under ASEAN mediation to end five days of deadly border clashes that have killed 35 and displaced over 260,000. The conflict, sparked by a landmine blast, has drawn U.S. pressure and global concern
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ISRO will launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite aboard GSLV-F16 on July 30 from Sriharikota. The dual-frequency radar satellite will enable 24x7 Earth observation, aiding disaster management, climate monitoring, and natural resource tracking. Gaganyaan’s humanoid test mission is set for December
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Security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada demolished three Maoist memorials in a preemptive strike ahead of Naxalite Martyr Week. The joint operation by police and CRPF aimed to disrupt insurgent propaganda, assert state presence, and strengthen local engagement as part of anti-Maoist initiatives
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In his Mann Ki Baat address, PM Modi paid tribute to revolutionary Khudiram Bose, recalling his sacrifice at 18 during the freedom struggle. Modi emphasized August as a month of revolutions, citing events like Quit India Movement and Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
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The Jharkhand High Court delivered long-pending verdicts on 10 convicts, including six on death row, after the Supreme Court intervened over delays. The apex court directed legal aid for affected convicts and sought nationwide reports on cases where judgments remain reserved for years
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Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu began a five-day visit to Singapore to attract investments, promote global employment, and strengthen Telugu diaspora ties. His itinerary includes 29 programs focusing on infrastructure, IT, fintech, ports, urban development, and strategic collaborations for Andhra Pradesh's growth
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Israel announced a daily “tactical pause” in three Gaza areas to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery, starting Sunday. The move includes secure routes for aid agencies, amid mounting famine fears and global criticism, while Israel continues its offensive against Hamas and other militants
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The Centre clarified in Parliament that it is not considering GST on UPI transactions over ₹2,000. Karnataka’s GST notices to traders were issued by the state’s Commercial Tax Department, not the Centre, Minister Pralhad Joshi asserted, accusing the state of misleading the public
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A stampede at Haridwar's Mansa Devi Temple during Shravan left six devotees dead on Sunday due to heavy overcrowding. Rescue efforts are ongoing. The incident highlights recurring crowd management challenges at major religious gatherings in India this year
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Four children died and 17 were injured after a portion of a government school building collapsed during morning prayers in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district on Friday. Authorities have launched a high-level probe and are ensuring medical treatment for the injured
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The Delhi High Court denied bail to a man accused of repeatedly raping a minor, stating that friendship doesn't imply consent, and a minor's consent is legally invalid. The court emphasized the victim's age and detailed allegations
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The Supreme Court declined to direct the Centre to increase Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, citing constitutional limitations under Article 170. It upheld that delimitation can only occur post-2026 census, rejecting claims of discrimination over Jammu and Kashmir’s case
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The Supreme Court criticised a Kerala journalist for publishing a defamatory YouTube video targeting a woman politician. Extending his interim bail, the court reminded that convictions aren’t made on social media and urged content creators to promote positivity instead
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The government has ordered ISPs to block 25 OTT platforms, including Ullu and ALTT, for hosting obscene content violating Indian laws. The move underscores stricter enforcement under the IT Act and digital media ethics code to regulate online streaming platforms
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India successfully tested the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in Kurnool, marking a milestone in indigenous defence tech. The DRDO-led trial reflects advancements in unmanned strike capabilities and collaboration between DRDO, private players, and MSMEs
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The Meghalaya High Court has demanded accountability after nearly 4,000 MT of illegally mined coal vanished from two depots. The court slammed enforcement failures, citing a monitoring report, and ordered urgent action, FIRs, and status updates ahead of the next hearing
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US Senator Marco Rubio and Israeli leaders strongly condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognise Palestine at the UN, calling it reckless and dangerous. They warned the move emboldens Hamas, undermines Israel’s security, and risks fuelling further conflict
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Ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs have reemerged on Oahu’s Waianae coast after seasonal waves exposed the 600-year-old carvings. Native experts view this as a message from ancestors, while the Army balances preserving the cultural site and allowing public acces
