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The US administration will raise tariffs on Indian imports to 50% from Wednesday, targeting India over continued Russian oil purchases, sparking concerns in markets and raising trade tensions.
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for Aug 26, 2025. May the day bring you happiness
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After a fatal pit bull attack, Tamil Nadu has ordered all breeders and pet shops to register with the TNAWB by Sept 30, warning of strict crackdowns on unregistered and illegal traders.
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On Super Dancer Chapter 5, Janhvi Kapoor recalled Sridevi’s powerful “rage dance” from Lamhe while praising a contestant’s performance. Promoting Param Sundari, she was joined by Sidharth Malhotra, who also lauded the act.
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As Pro Kabaddi Season 12 begins in Visakhapatnam, Telugu Titans aim to end their title drought with a mix of youth and experience. While stars like Bharat Hooda and Shubham Shinde strengthen the squad, inexperience in cover positions remains a concern.
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PM Modi inaugurated hybrid battery electrode production and flagged off Suzuki’s first global EV, the e-VITARA, from Hansalpur, Gujarat, marking India’s emergence as Suzuki’s global EV hub and advancing Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Independence Day greetings and urged India to play a greater role in fostering peace amid the war with Russia. Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to dialogue and diplomacy in resolving conflicts.
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Andhra Pradesh government has sanctioned ₹25 crore to provide free electricity to 15,000 Ganesh marquees across the state. Energy Minister G Ravi Kumar said the measure aims to ensure smooth festivities, while accusing the previous YSRCP government of mismanagement and debt.
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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recalls the unique bond with contestants on “Kaun Banega Crorepati,” calling his time on the show poetic. He also celebrated India’s Women’s Ice Hockey Team for their bronze win at the Asian Games.
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Postal services in Australia, Switzerland, India, and several European countries have temporarily halted shipments to the United States following new customs and tariff rules, including the removal of the $800 de minimis exemption for low-value parcels.
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A fire at a Pune motorbike showroom-cum-service centre destroyed nearly 60 two-wheelers and damaged electrical equipment and furniture. One person trapped inside due to smoke inhalation was safely rescued by firefighters.
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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said the NDA government is attempting to erode democracy and undermine citizens’ rights, while participating in the Voter Adhikar Yatra with Rahul Gandhi across Bihar.
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President Trump signed an executive order creating a specialized DC National Guard unit, expanding law enforcement measures in Washington, and signaling possible nationwide deployments to cities like Chicago, New York, and Baltimore.
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Snoop Dogg revealed his apprehension about movie outings with his grandchildren after facing unexpected questions about same-sex couples in Pixar’s Lightyear.
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France summoned the US envoy after Ambassador Charles Kushner accused Paris of not tackling antisemitism. The French foreign ministry rejected the claims, calling them interference and citing the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
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PM Modi will inaugurate hybrid battery electrode production and flag off exports of Maruti Suzuki’s first global EV, the e-VITARA, from Gujarat today, marking India’s rise as Suzuki’s global EV hub.
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Priyanka Gandhi will join Rahul Gandhi in Bihar’s Voter Adhikar Yatra today in Supaul, alongside Tejashwi Yadav and Mukesh Sahni, as the INDIA bloc pushes electoral rights ahead of 2025 state polls.
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Three people were killed and one critically injured after a helicopter crashed on the Isle of Wight. The Air Accident Investigation Branch has launched an inquiry into the flying lesson accident.
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Nara Rohith’s Sundarakanda, directed by Venkatesh Nimmalapudi, has been cleared with a U/A certificate by the CBFC. The romantic drama, featuring dual love stories, releases on August 27, coinciding with Ganesh Chaturthi.
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At the Madharaasi trailer launch, Sivakarthikeyan joked that Anirudh should remain single if it means more hit songs, while also praising the composer as an inspiration on handling success.
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While maternal and child health indicators show remarkable progress, ageing populations, migration, and ‘ghost villages’ are a cause for concern
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Historian Dr Dyavanapalli Satyanarayana has discovered a rare 1,600-year-old Chaturmukha Nandeeshwara Lingam at Phanigiri Kosagundla Narasima Swami Temple in Hyderabad. The sculpture, unique in India, is surrounded by four Nandis and links Shaiva traditions to an ancient Buddhist site
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Mirabai Chanu won gold in the women’s 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, with Preetismita Bhoi and Dharmajyoti also clinching titles as India’s lifters began strongly in Ahmedabad
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India’s shooters crossed 50 medals at the Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, with Neeru Dhanda’s trap gold, a junior pistol podium sweep, and Bhowneesh Mendiratta’s trap silver keeping India on top
