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World's oldest film festival at Venice begins rolling with Sorrentino's La Grazia
The 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival, the oldest in the world, began on Wednesday amid a flurry of activity, dozens of celebrities sailing to the island of Lido (off mainland Venice that hosts the event) and miles of Red Carpet welcome replete with international bands.
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August 30, 2025
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Kshitij Naveed Kaul snatches victory with late flourish at Kolar Open 2025:
Delhi's Kshitij Naveed Kaul snatched victory with an incredible late flourish at the Rs 1 crore Kolar Open 2025, being played at the ZION Hills Golf County, Kolar, Karnataka.
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August 30, 2025
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Bosumati rice to invest ₹250 cr+ to ramp up capacity, eyes ₹1500cr turnover
Bardhaman Agro Products Pvt Ltd (BAPPL), Rs 700 crore home-grown leader in the rice industry and maker of the Bosumati brand of rice, is in the process of shelling out more than Rs 250 crore (Capex and Opex) to ramp up its capacity to 600 tonnes per day by 2030.
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August 30, 2025
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Kerala Doctor Booked After Guidewire Found in Woman's Body Post-Surgery
Kerala police have registered a case against a doctor at Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital on charges of medical negligence after a guidewire was found inside a patient's body following a surgery performed in 2023.
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August 30, 2025
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ED Director lays stress on importance of physical activities on National Sports Day
The National Sports Day was observed at the Directorate of Enforcement headquarters on Friday, and on the occasion, the agency's Director, Rahul Navin, emphasized the importance of physical activities like Yoga, sports, and exercises in daily life.
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August 30, 2025
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5 Patients Airlifted from Stingri to Kullu Amid Monsoon Havoc in HP
The monsoon continues to cause extensive damage across Himachal Pradesh, badly affecting road networks.
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August 29, 2025
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Russian drone, missile attack kills 15, injures 48 in Kyiv
Russia bombarded the Ukrainian capital with drones and missiles early Thursday, including a rare strike in the city center, killing at least 15 people and wounding 48, local authorities said.
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August 29, 2025
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Sambhal's Hindu population reduced by 15 percent post-riots, says judicial panel's report
A report on the 2024 Sambhal riots in Uttar Pradesh submitted to the state government has claimed demographic changes and 15 percent reduction of Hindu population in the violence-hit area, sources said on Thursday.
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August 29, 2025
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Assam BJP constitutes 18-member panel ahead of Amit Shah's visit
The BJP has constituted an 18-member core committee for its Assam unit as part of its preparations for the 2026 state assembly elections.
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August 29, 2025
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U-Special buses to return to Delhi with modern update
The better-equipped new buses will enhance connectivity for students, says CM Rekha
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August 29, 2025
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Duleep Trophy: Manishi's three-wicket burst; ton-up Patidar, Malewar light up opening day
Left-arm spinner Manishi's (photo) three-wicket burst and a quickfire fifty from Ayush Badoni headlined the opening day of the 2024-25 Duleep Trophy clash between East Zone and North Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
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August 29, 2025
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Shekhawat Urges Indians to Embrace Ideals of Lord Ram
Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday said that for India to reach its pinnacle, the society needs to connect with the ideals of Lord Ram.
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August 29, 2025
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Mayawati Mulls Mandatory Dress Code for BSP Workers
In a significant move aimed at reinvigorating the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)'s grassroots connect, party chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati is considering implementing a mandatory dress code for party workers—most notably, a blue gamchha (towel).
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August 29, 2025
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Centre extends duty-free cotton import till 31 Dec
A day after the imposition of Trump tariffs on Indian goods, the central government announced the extension of the import duty exemption on cotton (HS 5201) from 30th September 2025 till 31st December 2025.
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August 29, 2025
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Himachal earned ₹762 crore from 10 cesses: Deputy CM
The Himachal Pradesh government is currently levying 10 different cesses, through which more than Rs 762.13 crore has been collected so far.
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August 29, 2025
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Ram Mandir flag-hoisting preparations begin; top leaders expected to attend
The grand Ram temple is in the final stage of construction at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi. Work on the temple's rampart and boundary wall has also begun.
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August 29, 2025
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Haryana Cabinet Approves 'Deen Dayal Laado Laxmi Yojana'; ₹2,100 Monthly Aid for Women from Sept 25
In the State Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here on Thursday, the Haryana Government, fulfilling yet another promise of its Sankalp Patra, has decided to implement the \"Deen Dayal Laado Laxmi Yojana\" for ensuring social security and dignity of women.
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August 29, 2025
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Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha pair storm into BWF World Championships 2025 quarters
Former champion PV Sindhu, and the mixed doubles duo of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto registered stunning victories to storm into the quarterfinals of the BWF Badminton World Championships in Paris on Thursday.
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August 29, 2025
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Remembering Sukanta
Sukanta Bhattacharya reached the 100th anniversary of his birth on 15 August 2025.
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August 29, 2025
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Announcing major upgrades, Sirsa hopes Delhi's ITIs will nurture job creators
Manjinder Singh Sirsa, on Thursday, announced major upgrades to 15 Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) with programmes worth Rs 170 crore for improving the existing infrastructure.
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August 29, 2025
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Charm Diplomacy
In Washington, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung faced his most delicate foreign policy test yet: navigating a first encounter with US President Donald Trump.
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August 29, 2025
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ECI, CPI Discuss Electoral Reforms
The Election Commission of India, on Thursday, held a constructive interaction with a delegation from the Communist Party of India, led by its General Secretary, D Raja, the poll panel said in a statement.
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August 29, 2025
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Indians are one despite differing styles of worship
In a unifying message, which touched upon almost every important issue that India faces today, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday emphasised that Indians are one irrespective of their 'pooja padhati' (style of worship).
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August 29, 2025
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Rain lashes parts of Delhi; temperature settles at 35.4 degrees Celsius
With several parts of Delhi being lashed by rain on Thursday, with the maximum temperature of the city settled at 35.4 degrees Celsius, IMD said.
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August 29, 2025
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Rahul Gandhi vows to expose 'vote rigging' in LS, Haryana polls
Accusing the BJP and the Election Commission of colluding to \"steal votes\" in recent elections, leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today said while Karnataka had already \"revealed evidence\" of electoral malpractice, his party would soon present proof of vote rigging in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and the Haryana Assembly polls.
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August 29, 2025
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Telecom firm employee among 3 held by CBI for sale of illegal SIMs
In its ongoing crackdown on cyber crimes and digital fraud under Operation 'Chakra', the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at five locations in the Cachar district of Assam and arrested three persons, including the territorial sales manager of a telecom company.
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August 29, 2025
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Iran's rial plunges on EU sanctions threat
Iran's rial currency fell to near-record lows Thursday as concerns grew in Tehran that European nations will start a process to reimpose UN sanctions on the Islamic Republic over its nuclear program, further squeezing the country's ailing economy.
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August 29, 2025
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India Assured of 26 Medals at Belt and Road Youth Boxing Gala
India's junior boys and girls stole the spotlight with a string of strong wins at the 'Belt and Road' International Youth Boxing Gala — U17/U19/U23 International Training Camp & Tournament.
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August 29, 2025
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Silence wasn't absence. It was grief: RCB breaks silence after three months of tragic stampede
Nearly three months after the tragic stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, that left 11 dead and over 50 injured, IPL 2025 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday ended their silence with a heartfelt message addressed to their fans — the self-styled 12th Man Army, acknowledging the grief and pain surrounding the incident.
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August 29, 2025
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16th Asian C'ship: Gurpreet, Amanpreet finish 1-2 in 25m Standard Pistol
Rio Olympian Gurpreet Singh led India to a 1-2 finish in the 25m Standard Pistol event with Amanpreet Singh winning the silver at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan on Thursday to swell India's medal tally to 82, including 44 golds, 20 silver and 18 bronze.
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