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Israel Unveils Settlement Project, Critics Warn Could Split West Bank in Two
Israel's far-right finance minister said Thursday that a contentious new settlement construction in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is going ahead, a project that Palestinians and rights groups worry will scuttle plans for a Palestinian state by effectively cutting the territory into two parts.
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August 16, 2025
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India Achieves 2030 Clean Energy Goal Five Years Early
In what could be considered as a landmark moment for India's clean energy journey, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, from the ramparts of the Red Fort, on Friday announced that the nation has achieved its 50 per cent clean energy target in 2025 -- a full five years ahead of the 2030 deadline.
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August 16, 2025
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'Must Publicly Apologise': TN BJP on Rahul's I-Day Boycott at Red Fort
Rahul Gandhi's Independence Day boycott sparks outrage in BJP.
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August 16, 2025
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SBKK Unveils 49th Edition of Iconic Dance Drama 'KRISHNA'
Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra (SBKK), a pioneer in preserving and promoting Indian classical performing arts, presents the 49th edition of its iconic dance drama KRISHNA at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi.
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August 16, 2025
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Chhattisgarh: 6 killed, 1 hurt in car-truck collision
Six people were killed and one injured in a tragic road accident near Chirchari under the Bagnadi police station area early this morning.
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August 16, 2025
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Centre plans GST revamp; daily-use items in 5% slab
In a landmark move to simplify the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the Central Government has proposed scrapping the existing 12 per cent and 28 per cent slabs, retaining only 5 per cent and 18 per cent rates, government sources said on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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Manu to lead India's charge at Asian Shooting Championship
Two-time Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker will lead India's campaign at the Asian Shooting Championship 2025, which begins on Saturday and culminates on August 30 at the Shymkent Shooting Plaza in Kazakhstan.
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August 16, 2025
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Ankita Dhyani breaks women's 2000m steeplechase record
Olympian Ankita Dhyani broke the women's 2000m steeplechase national record while winning gold at the Grand Slam Jerusalem athletics meet in Israel.
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August 16, 2025
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Opening the door of the mind
We do not eliminate the problems and obstacles of our life just by thinking about them.
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August 16, 2025
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IAF on Standby as Kishtwar Cloudburst Toll Rises
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to join relief and rescue operations in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, where a massive cloudburst on 14 August triggered devastating flash floods, claiming more than 45 lives and leaving over 100 injured.
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August 16, 2025
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Lavrov Arrives in Alaska for High-Stakes Russia-US Peace Talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Alaska on Thursday for high-level talks with the United States, aimed at finding common ground over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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August 16, 2025
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They didn't hoist Tiranga for 52 years: Khurshid after PM's praise of RSS in I-Day speech
Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Friday demanded answers from RSS for not hoisting the Indian flag for 52 years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a reference to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh during his 79th Independence Day speech.
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August 16, 2025
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Shiv Sena's Shaina NC hails PM's GST reforms
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Friday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on bringing reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
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August 16, 2025
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Police File Four FIRs Over Unauthorized Dog Lovers' Protests Over SC Order
Delhi Police have lodged four FIRs in connection with protests staged by dog lovers without prior permission at multiple locations in the New Delhi district on August 11 and 12, officials said on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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Mamata Meets Students Who Fell Sick During I-Day Celebrations
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research and Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital (SSKM) Hospital in Kolkata to meet students who fell sick during the Independence Day celebration on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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BJP Leader Visits District Hospital to Check Kishtwar Cloudburst Victims
Bharatiya Janta Party leader Shagun Parihar visited the District Hospital to check the well-being of the victims of the Kishtwar cloudburst.
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August 16, 2025
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India, Singapore boost trade, investment
The 4th meeting of the India-Singapore joint working group on Trade & Investment (JWGTI) took place at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday, bringing the two nations together to strengthen economic cooperation and chart future areas of partnership.
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August 16, 2025
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'Far better to be recalcitrant': Tharoor fires back at US Treasury Secretary
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday took a dig at US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's \"India a bit recalcitrant\" remark, saying it was better than being \"tractable, submissive, or acquiescent to injustice.\"
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August 16, 2025
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Bihar CM Pays Tribute to Freedom Fighters at 79th I-Day Celebration
Nitish Kumar recalled sacrifices made by those who laid down their lives in freedom struggle and said their ideals remain a guiding light for nation.
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August 16, 2025
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Anandkumar Wins India's First-Ever Medal in Roller Skating at World Games
India's Anandkumar Velkumar scripted history after clinching a bronze medal in the men's 1000m sprint inline speed skating track event at the World Games 2025 in Chengdu, People's Republic of China, on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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Macron, Putin Wish India on Independence Day
French President Emmanuel Macron extended warm greetings to India on the occasion of its 79th Independence Day.
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August 16, 2025
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RSS Is 100% Patriotic, Doesn't Need Certificate From Cong: G Kishan Reddy
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Friday said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is a \"100% patriotic organisation\" working for the benefit of the country and described it as the largest non-political organisation in the world.
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August 16, 2025
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Bollywood Actors Who Played Roles Of Freedom Fighters On Big Screen
Bollywood has time and again remembered the country's struggle for Independence with its films of the patriotic genre.
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August 16, 2025
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Namo Bharat green depot upgrade
In a significant step towards enhancing operational efficiency and environmental sustainability, DB RRTS Operations India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn International Operations (DBIO), has partnered with Wurth Industrial Services India to upgrade depot-level maintenance practices for the Namo Bharat corridor - India's first semi-high-speed Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) implemented by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).
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August 16, 2025
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Trump touts $6,000 senior tax break
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) signed a proclamation marking the 90th anniversary of the establishment of Social Security, while highlighting changes in his recent tax law aimed at providing relief to seniors, The Hill reported.
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August 16, 2025
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Sinner vs Atmane at Cincinnati Open semis
On the other hand, Sinner continued his grass court win streak with a brilliant victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach the semifinals.
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August 16, 2025
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10 Pilgrims Killed, 35 Injured in Bus Accident in West Bengal
Victims were returning to Motihari after visiting Deoghar and Gangasagar
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August 16, 2025
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India Becoming Leading Economy Under PM: Nadda
He also underlined India's continuous economic growth and added, \"When there is instability in the world and there is economic difficulty, besides a strong economy,
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August 16, 2025
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National Guard Widens DC Deployment
The National Guard began increasing its presence in Washington on Thursday, deploying troops to the National Mall and Metro stations as President Donald Trump's federal takeover of city crime-fighting operations takes shape, The Hill reported.
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August 16, 2025
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Mask artists celebrate I-Day with Tricolour masks
Joining the rest of the nation, the famed mask makers of Samaguri Satra in Majuli celebrated the 79th Independence Day in a unique way.
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