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10-Year-Old Boy Killed in Bengaluru Blast; 11 Injured, 15 Houses Damaged
A 10-year-old boy was killed and 11 others, including his mother and sister, were injured in a mysterious explosion near Wilson Garden between 8 am and 8:20 am on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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CBI Books South Zone Culture Centre Officer for ₹2-Cr Fraud
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Madurai, has registered a case against Meenakshi Natha Pillai, who works as accounts unit officer in the South Zone Culture Centre (SZCC) located in Thanjavur, and his five relatives, for allegedly misappropriating ₹2.24 crore between 2019 and 2023.
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August 16, 2025
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A swayamsevak who bridged ideological divides
NAGALAND Governor and veteran BJP leader La Ganesan passed away on Friday at 6:23 p.m. at a private hospital in Chennai.
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August 16, 2025
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Fear kills dreams: Kamal exhorts VIT students
VELLORE Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai, presented the alumni excellence awards to its alumni during the Crystal Connexions Alumni Meet conducted on Friday. Actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan was the chief guest in the function.
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August 16, 2025
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RO Rejects Bhandari's Nomination for Top Post
Things are heating up ahead of the all-important Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections, which are scheduled to be held soon.
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August 15, 2025
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Hikoki to Invest ₹700 Cr in Chengalpattu Plant
HIKOKI Power Tools India, a subsidiary of Japan's Koki Holdings, will invest ₹700 crore in a new manufacturing facility at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Mahindra World City, Chengalpattu.
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August 15, 2025
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CM to Boycott Guv's Party; Min to Skip Convocations
CHIEF Minister M K Stalin will be boycotting the At Home Reception to be hosted by Governor R N Ravi at the Raj Bhavan on Friday to mark the Independence Day celebrations, to protest against the governor's activities which, according to the government, have been going against the interests of the people of Tamil Nadu.
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August 15, 2025
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Congress hails SC order on SIR as 'massive victory' for democracy; BJP hits back
HAILING the Supreme Court order on Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls (SIR) in Bihar, the Congress on Thursday called it a 'massive victory' for democracy and a 'huge message' for 'vote thieves' who tried to distort the electoral process in the state.
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August 15, 2025
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S&P Upgrades India's Sovereign Rating to BBB
Expects strong economic fundamentals to drive growth over next two-three years
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August 15, 2025
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Prez hails Op Sindoor, says economy in pink of health
In her address to the nation on the eve of the country's 79th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu hailed Operation Sindoor as a watershed in India's counter-terror response and asserted that, despite global headwinds, the country remains the world's fastest-growing major economy with all key indicators \"in the pink of health.\"
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August 15, 2025
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14-Year-Old on Temple Visit With Family Drowns in Cauvery
A 14-year-old boy drowned in River Cauvery near Mutharasanallur in Tiruchy on Wednesday evening.
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August 15, 2025
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Defence indigenisation to stay course
INDIA is fast-tracking indigenous production across key military platforms—ranging from small arms and artillery to fighter jets, warships, and submarines—to reduce dependence on imports and secure supply chains amid changing geopolitical dynamics.
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August 15, 2025
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CPM Demands ₹10-lakh Aid for Farmer Killed in Wild Boar Attack, Stages Protest
DEMANDING the release of the solatium of ₹10 lakh to the family members of the 70-year-old farmer who was killed in a wild boar attack recently, CPM members staged a protest in front of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH), where his body was kept, on Thursday.
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August 15, 2025
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SC Sets Aside K'taka HC Order Granting Bail to Actor Darshan
In a major setback to Kannada actors Darshan Thoogudeepa and Pavithra Gowda and five others, the Supreme Court on Thursday in its decision set aside the Karnataka High Court's order of granting bail to them in the Renukaswamy murder case.
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August 15, 2025
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Noel Tata Appointed to the Tata Sons Board as Director
The shareholders of Tata Sons have cleared the appointment of Noel Tata as non-executive director on the board.
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August 15, 2025
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PSG Win Super Cup on Penalties
EUROPEAN champions Paris Saint-Germain began the new season by lifting more silverware on Wednesday as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup after producing a late comeback to draw the match 2-2.
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August 15, 2025
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From Red Fort, reflection of nation's hopes
As India marks its 79th year of Independence, the tradition of the Prime Minister addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort remains more than a powerful and symbolic ritual reflecting the country's hopes, direction, and its evolving place in history.
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August 15, 2025
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Humanitarian support groups call upon Israel to end 'weaponisation' of aid in Gaza
MORE than 100 nonprofit groups warned Thursday that Israel's rules for aid groups working in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank will block much-needed relief and replace independent organisations with those that serve Israel's political and military agenda, charges that Israel denied.
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August 15, 2025
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Nine IAF, four Army personnel get Vir Chakra for role in Op Sindoor
Two others from MHA; 127 Gallantry Awards given to Armed Forces, CAPFs on I-Day eve
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August 15, 2025
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Pvt schools file contempt plea against TN over pending RTE reimbursement
Though HC had ordered state to settle expenditure in 2024, funds are yet to be released: Petition
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August 15, 2025
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Zelenskyy Meets UK's Keir Starmer
Putin, Trump to hold 'one-on-one' talks in Alaska; war in Ukraine tops agenda
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August 15, 2025
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Sky Is Not the Limit for Journey to the Stars
FROM ancient stargazers and astronomers to the invention of zero and grand architectural marvels aligned with celestial events, India's scientific temper was evident long before the space age began.
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August 15, 2025
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Tethered cattle, snakes and trash greet kids at anganwadis
CATTLE tied near the gate, garbage dumped near the premises, and snakes slithering in the bushes remain the scenes greeting children at some of the anganwadi centres (AWCs) in the district, sparking outrage among parents and activists.
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August 15, 2025
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Centre Issues Guidelines on Floodplain Zones, Bans High-Risk Constructions
WITH flash floods causing destruction, the Centre has issued guidelines on floodplain zoning to encourage the states to adopt non-structural measures and reduce the impact of flood-related disasters.
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August 15, 2025
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With 3L stray dogs, 900 bite cases daily in Punjab
IN Punjab, there are over 3,00,000 stray dogs out of a total dog population of about 650,000. On average, about 882 dog bite cases are reported each day, showing a significant increase over the past five years.
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August 15, 2025
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Day after detaining sanitary staff, TN floats six schemes
IN the backdrop of the criticism from its allies as well as opposition parties regarding the manner in which the DMK government handled the strike of sanitation staff in Chennai, especially how they were evicted from the protest site on Wednesday night, the state government on Thursday announced six special schemes for these workers across the state.
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August 15, 2025
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SC Directs EC to Upload List of 65L SIR Deletions With Reasons
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish the list of about 65 lakh proposed deletions of voters in Bihar, with reasons, by Tuesday.
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August 15, 2025
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Guv says crime on rise in TN; DMK retorts Ravi lacks culture
IN his customary address on the eve of the 79th Independence Day, Governor RN Ravi said there is an urgent need to address the challenges the state is facing.
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August 15, 2025
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Indus water row: India warns Pak of 'painful consequences'
INDIA on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan over a series of provocative remarks by its top leadership, cautioning that any \"misadventure\" would be met with \"painful consequences.\"
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August 15, 2025
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Arms licences for indigenous people: Himanta
The Assam government on Thursday launched a special scheme for the grant of arms licences to \"original inhabitants and Indian indigenous citizens\" living in \"sensitive\" areas of the state.
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