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Israeli government plan to displace 7K Palestinians
A new settlement plan by the Israeli government is likely to displace 7,000 Palestinians from the occupied West Bank, the Jerusalem governor announced on Monday, August 18. Last week, Israeli finance minister,…
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Telangana ACB arrests two govt employees for Rs 50,000 bribe demand
Hyderabad: Two government employees were arrested by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for demanding a bribe of Rs 50,000 to do official work. Amangal mandal tahsildar, Chintakindi Lalitha, in Ranga Reddy district…
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Days after SC relief, The Wire journalists summoned in sedition case
Nearly a week after the Supreme Court protected The Wire from any “coercive action” by Assam Police, the Guwahati Crime Branch on Monday, August 18, summoned founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan and senior journalist…
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SC directs Uttarakhand HC to decide plea over Haridwar temple row
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Uttarakhand High Court to decide the plea of “sevayat” of the Maa Chandi Devi Temple in Haridwar, seeking a stay on an order…
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ASI should consider supervision of Mehrauli monuments: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) should consider the supervision of monuments inside Delhi’s Mehrauli Archaeological Park including the 13th century “Ashiq Allah Dargah”…
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Atleast 10 dead in rain-hit Maharashtra; next 48 hours crucial: CM
Mumbai: Rains pummelled most parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday, leaving 10 persons dead, bringing Mumbai to a near standstill, damaging properties and crops, and prompting the authorities to shift hundreds to safer…
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Indian stock market benefits from long-term growth: Report
Mumbai: The Indian equity markets are benefiting from long-term growth tailwinds but are witnessing short-term valuation risks, a report said on Tuesday. “The domestic stock market is entering FY26 with cyclical headwinds…
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Bihar cabinet approves Rs 100 uniform fee for prelims of all recruitment exams
Patna: The Bihar cabinet on Tuesday, August 19, approved the proposal of a uniform fee of Rs 100 for the preliminary exams of all recruitment drives in the state, an official said.…
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US tariffs to impact 48 billion USD Indian exports: Minister
New Delhi: If America imposes additional 25 per cent on India, around $48.2 billion of India’s merchandise export to the US is likely to be subject to those tariffs, the Parliament was…
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Hyderabad to be developed as hub of Indian cinema: Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday said that Hyderabad will be developed into a major hub for Indian cinema. He assured that the state government would extend full support…
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Krishna, Godavari rivers receiving heavy floodwater inflows in Andhra
Amaravati: Krishna and Godavari rivers, along with several other irrigation projects in Andhra Pradesh are receiving heavy floodwater inflows due to downpours across many places in the state, said an official on…
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Photos: Mumbai reels under torrential rain
Mumbai: Heavy rains battered Mumbai for the second day on Tuesday, flooding streets and severely disrupting road traffic and local train services, considered as the city’s lifeline, officials said. Nearly 350 persons…
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HC rebukes Rajasthan govt over delay in panchayat polls
Jaipur: In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court delivered a stern rebuke to the state government for delaying Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) elections under the pretext of delimitation and has directed…
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PM Modi will travel to China for SCO Summit: NSA Doval
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to China to attend the upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said on Tuesday during his talks…
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BJP using Nitish till Bihar polls: Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar
Gaya Ji: Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Tuesday claimed that the BJP’s sole agenda is to use Nitish Kumar till the Bihar assembly elections and then “discard” him to install their own…
