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Jharkhand students escalate protest; to burn CM Soren, Rahul Gandhi effigies tomorrow, announce August 20 siege of CM's residence

Student leaders will burn effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Rahul Gandhi. They demand cancellation of JSSC CGL and JPSC examinations. A CBI inquiry into alleged irregularities is also being sought. Students plan to surround the Chief Minister's residence on August 20. The agitation will intensify if demands are…

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"Rescue will continue till end": Uttarakhand Minister Kaushik on Chamoli tunnel incident as search for 2 workers continues

Rescue teams continue searching for two missing workers after a tunnel accident. One of three missing workers was found deceased, bringing the total to eight. High water levels and sludge inside the tunnel are hindering the ongoing rescue efforts. Authorities are investigating safety standards and compensation for affected workers. The…

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Army personnel missing, several feared dead in landslide amid Arunachal Pradesh flash floods: PRO Defence Tezpur

In the wake of a devastating flash flood in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, army personnel have gone missing following a severe cloudburst that triggered a landslide near Anini. Despite treacherous weather conditions, rescue teams are tirelessly working to locate those lost. Additionally, in Upper Subansiri district, a landslide has resulted…

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Iran President Pezeshkian said to attend BRICS summit in Delhi

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi this September. He joins other senior leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the gathering. India will host the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13 as the grouping's chair. The summit brings together leaders from major BRICS members…

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HCLTech, NetApp expand partnership to deliver hybrid cloud storage-as-a-service for enterprise AI

HCLTech and NetApp expanded their partnership for hybrid cloud storage-as-a-service (STaaS) to accelerate enterprise AI adoption. The initiative is designed to assist organisations in scaling artificial intelligence alongside traditional enterprise data workloads.

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Supreme Court backs NALSAR students and slams BCI circular; CJI Surya Kant asks ‘who are they to interfere’

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed displeasure over a BCI circular banning enrolment of NALSAR University of Law’s 2026-batch graduates as advocates. CJI Surya Kant said students have a right to protest, questioned the BCI’s intervention and said no punitive action should be taken against NALSAR students or faculty.

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Chamoli tunnel incident: 16 rescued, 3 feared trapped after water, debris enter under-construction site

Sixteen workers were rescued after water and debris entered a tunnel at a Chamoli project. At least three workers remained trapped inside the under-construction tunnel on Thursday evening. Rescue operations are actively underway involving multiple agencies and district officials. The incident occurred at the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation site in…

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'No student shall suffer without fault': BCI lifts NALSAR enrolment bar after CJI row

The Bar Council of India has lifted its enrolment ban on NALSAR University's 2026 graduates. All students can now enroll with the State Bar Council of their choice. This decision follows a review of an earlier order and a new report. The council awaits a factual inquiry report from the…

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Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked in Maharashtra’s Nanded, guard injured

Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a kirpan inside a Maharashtra gurdwara. A man in Nihang attire carried out the assault while Badal visited the shrine. Security guards intervened, and the assailant was taken into custody by police. Badal sustained a minor arm injury and received stitches at a local…

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Chennai property owners: Received a higher property tax notice? Here's what the revised GCC notice means and how to challenge it

Chennai property tax increased? Chennai property owners receiving higher tax demands need not panic. The Greater Chennai Corporation has clarified it has not raised property tax rates citywide. Revised notices have been sent only to properties found to be under-assessed or wrongly assessed, and owners have 15 days to appeal.

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Tata, Mahindra, HAL in race as govt floats Rs 1 lakh crore IAF tender for 60 aircraft

The Defence Ministry has issued a tender worth one lakh crore rupees. Sixty multirole transport aircraft will be purchased for the Indian Air Force. Indian companies will lead the program, with joint ventures manufacturing the planes. Around twenty percent of aircraft will arrive in fly-away condition. The remaining planes will…

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PM Modi, Trump will work out Russian oil-related 100 per cent tariff issue, says US official

US official Peter Navarro believes US President Trump and Prime Minister Modi will resolve tariff differences. He recalled past criticism regarding India's increased Russian oil purchases after the Ukraine invasion. The US Senate recently passed a bill allowing tariffs on countries buying Russian energy. This legislation aims to increase economic…

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US court dismisses criminal charges against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani; senior lawyers laud decision

A US federal court has officially dismissed the criminal charges against Gautam Adani and his nephew, thanks to the Justice Department's request after analyzing jurisdictional and evidentiary issues. This ruling marks a significant victory for the Adani Group, although it does not imply any ruling on the allegations themselves. Gautam…

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Congress demands SC judge-led probe into alleged Ram Mandir donation theft

Congress MP KC Venugopal demanded a Lok Sabha discussion on Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation embezzlement. He alleged an organized racket within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Venugopal called for a Supreme Court judge-supervised independent inquiry into the matter. Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge also urged Prime Minister Modi to…

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Passengers recount Air India Phuket-Delhi flight turbulence ordeal, raise concerns over safety lapses

Passengers on an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi reported severe turbulence and concerns about the pilot's behavior. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is investigating the incident which caused passenger injuries. Initial screening tests for the pilot indicated a need for further confirmatory analysis. Passengers demanded accountability from aviation…

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Russia to India via train? Moscow floats ambitious railway route, says link "should be explored"

India-Russia Rail Link: Russia is investigating innovative overland rail routes to connect with India, seeking to lessen reliance on maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz. This proposed rail corridor, traversing nations like Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, could provide a viable alternative to conventional shipping methods. Currently, this…

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Delhi HC ruling on ANI-OpenAI copyright case sparks debate over fair dealing and judicial activism

The Delhi High Court’s interim ruling in the ANI-OpenAI copyright case has raised questions over the interpretation of fair dealing and copyright law. The judgment favours OpenAI’s use of copyrighted content for AI development, but critics argue the court made far-reaching legal conclusions despite disputed facts requiring a trial.

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Shikhar Dhawan praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless batting backs him for bright future

Shikhar Dhawan lauded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's exceptional batting skills at a young age. Sooryavanshi achieved significant success in recent T20I and IPL matches. Dhawan also inaugurated a new STEM lab at Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, Pitampura. This initiative aims to enhance technology-enabled education for over 2,500 students. The Shikhar Dhawan Foundation supports digital…

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'Kitna time aur lagega?': 3 daughters watch father's cremation on video call after saying they couldn't travel for funeral

Three daughters of 72-year-old Shiv Charan Gupta watched their father's cremation through a video call after they said they could not travel to Sonipat for his funeral. Gupta lived at an old age home in Haryana. Staff and volunteers at the home performed his last rites on August 3.

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France submits proposal for 114 Rafale fighter jet deal with India, offers large-scale local manufacturing

France submitted its technical and commercial proposal for 114 Rafale fighter jets. Ninety-four aircraft will be manufactured in India with domestic industry partners. This acquisition aims to bolster the Indian Air Force's declining squadron strength. The deal is expected to generate significant business opportunities for Indian companies. India has already…

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India summons Meta global team on Aug 5-6 over PM Modi post, CSAM concern

India's government will meet Meta's global team on August 5 and 6. Officials will question the company regarding child abuse material and account safeguards. The meeting follows a temporary restriction of Prime Minister Modi's Facebook post. Meta representatives offered an apology for the Prime Minister's post incident. The government seeks…

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'Blatant cowardice': DMK slams Vijay govt over arrest of Udhayanidhi Stalin

DMK MP Kanimozhi on Tuesday condemned the Vijay government over the arrest of Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, calling it an act of political vendetta. She alleged the arrest was intended to prevent him from attending the Legislative Assembly session beginning Wednesday.

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CJP extends support to students protesting in Jharkhand over alleged JPSC exam irregularities

Students in Jharkhand continued protesting in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in JPSC, JSSC CGL and other competitive exams, demanding greater transparency, cancellation of tainted exams and accountability for alleged lapses. Protesters also organised a Mashal March and urged the Hemant Soren government to hold talks with them.

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Opposition MPs protest in Parliament complex on Ram temple donation theft issue, police action against students

Opposition MPs protested alleged theft of Ram temple donations and police actions. They held donation boxes and raised slogans against the government and Amit Shah. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other leaders participated in the Parliament House complex protest. The INDIA bloc vowed to corner the government on these key issues.…

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LPG price cut today: Commercial cylinders cheaper by over Rs 200 in Delhi & Kolkata; domestic rates remain unchanged

LPG Price August 2026: From August 1, the prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders have been reduced by up to Rs 209, bringing relief to restaurants, hotels and other businesses that rely on the fuel. The latest revision marks the second consecutive monthly cut in commercial LPG prices and comes…

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