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A Russian missile barrage struck Kyiv overnight, killing at least six people and injuring 33, Ukrainian authorities said. The attacks damaged residential buildings, a medical facility and an educational institution across three districts, while emergency crews rescued people trapped under rubble
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An Indian national, Rajiv Acharya, has died in Israel, the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv said. Israeli authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident and launched an investigation. The embassy expressed condolences and assured assistance to Acharya’s family
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Congress leaders paid tribute to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to youth empowerment, technological progress, education and India’s IT transformation. Rahul Gandhi said his father’s vision of India will continue guiding him
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Bangladesh is set for its first contested presidential election in 35 years, with ruling BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir the frontrunner against opposition candidate Oli Ahmed. Parliament will vote Thursday, with Alamgir expected to become the country's 23rd president
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Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, supported by easing US Treasury yields, gains in global markets and fresh foreign fund inflows. Despite geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, all Sensex stocks traded higher, led by technology and financial shares
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Clashes erupted at Jadavpur University between rival student groups, SFI and ABVP, during a general body meeting of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology Students’ Union. Several students were injured and admitted to hospital, while political leaders visited the site.
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India has cautioned that UN Security Council membership must not be misused to legitimise terrorists or blacklist entities on political grounds, urging transparency and objectivity in sanctions regimes and reforms in the Council’s working methods.
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Rashmika Mandanna playfully teased her husband Vijay Deverakonda after he credited her for a candid family photo shared on social media. Vijay posted a picture of himself resting between his parents during a rainy afternoon, giving Rashmika credit for clicking it.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary, recalling his contribution to Indian politics and leadership. Rajiv Gandhi’s legacy includes a transformative role in Indian politics until his tragic assassination in 1991.
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Authorities in New Delhi demolished structures outside the Pakistan High Commission after finding them beyond the mission’s approved boundary. The action follows Pakistan’s recent removal of security barricades outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.
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BJP president Nitin Nabin on Thursday accused the Congress of insulting the national song Vande Mataram by deciding to sing only its first two stanzas at party events. He likened the Congress to the "new Muslim League," alleging the move was driven by vote-bank politics.
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US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of "very Draconian sanctions" while downplaying the Strait of Hormuz’s strategic importance, citing rising American energy output and new supply routes. He claimed a US naval blockade has been effective in restricting Iran’s access.
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A family of four, including two young children, died after their car plunged into a roadside well near Appanapally in Siddipet’s Dubbak mandal. Police and fire personnel retrieved the submerged vehicle after hours of rescue efforts.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address world leaders at the high-level United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York on September 25. His speech will be part of the afternoon session, with timings likely adjusted for Indian audiences.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu alleged massive irregularities in the APPSC Group-1 examinations held under the previous government, claiming that answer scripts were evaluated by unqualified individuals such as plumbers and security guards.
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Hyundai Motor India will raise vehicle prices by up to 1% across its portfolio from September 2026, citing rising input costs, higher operational expenses, and global uncertainties. The hike follows Maruti Suzuki’s recent price increase and comes amid Hyundai’s declining profitability in Q1 FY27.
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The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has resolved to intensify grassroots campaigns on issues of paper leaks and alleged "chanda chori" in Ram temple donations. It also decided that only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram will be sung at party events.
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Pakistan summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad to lodge a formal protest against remarks by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who described Jammu and Kashmir as “an important part of India.” Islamabad rejected the statement, reiterated that Kashmir is a disputed territory under UN resolutions.
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IndiGo, India’s largest domestic airline, faced a technical glitch on its website Wednesday, leaving passengers unable to book tickets or check in online. The airline acknowledged intermittent issues with its reservation platform and said teams were working with a partner to resolve them on priority.
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Four people have died and 18 others are hospitalised, eight critically, after consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district. The illicit liquor, allegedly transported from Madhya Pradesh and sold under the name of a popular IMFL brand, has triggered a statewide police crackdown.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting on August 20 in Mamallapuram, with chief ministers and administrators of southern states and UTs attending. The council will deliberate on inter-state disputes such as river water sharing, issues under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, and national concerns.
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The Railways presents a curious paradox: while it has excelled in expanding its networks, it continues to fail passengers on the basics
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Actor Vijay Deverakonda spent a rainy day at home with his parents, sharing a nostalgic Instagram post of himself napping in his childhood spot. His wife Rashmika Mandanna clicked the picture.
