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Police Crackdown on Drug Network at Mahindra University
In a major crackdown on campus drug peddling networks, the task force of EAGLE Telangana today busted an interstate drug racket supplying narcotics to students at Mahindra University in Hyderabad.
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August 27, 2025
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Onus on US to propose new trade system
Jamieson Greer's declaration (New York Times op-ed on August 7) that the World Trade Organization system has now run its course, and a new \"Turnberry system\" should take over, is sparking repercussions in the global community.
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August 27, 2025
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Neeraj targets Diamond League win in Zurich
Two-time Olympic medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will look to reclaim the Diamond League (DL) Final crown when he lines up against a world-class field in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday.
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August 27, 2025
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Modi's China visit expected to give new momentum to bilateral ties
Amid the ongoing tariff tensions between India and the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to China from 31 August to 1 September is expected to bring new momentum in bilateral ties between the two nations.
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August 27, 2025
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NHRC notice to Delhi Chief Secy, Commissioner over Daryaganj building collapse
Taking suo motu cognizance of the reported death of three labourers in a building collapse in Daryaganj, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday issued notices to the Delhi chief secretary, commissioner, MCD, and DCP, calling for a detailed report on the matter within 2 weeks.
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August 27, 2025
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Fitch pegs India's growth at 6.5% on reforms
Fitch Rating has affirmed India's credit rating at BBB- with a stable outlook, projecting a robust FY26 growth of 6.5% on the back of GST and other reforms.
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August 26, 2025
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Whatever you do you'll get back in return: Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav continued his attack on BJP over the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill with claiming that, \"those who dig a pit for others, end up falling in it themselves\".
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August 26, 2025
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Market starts week on positive note, IT rallies on US Fed hint on rate cut
Benchmark indices started the week on a positive note, erasing some of the previous session's losses.
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August 26, 2025
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Test cricket is tough and draining; preparation is key: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma described Test cricket as \"challenging and draining,\" but credited meticulous preparation as the key to sustaining performance in the format.
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August 26, 2025
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India at inflection point; next 20 yrs crucial: FIBAC
India stands at a critical inflection point in its growth trajectory as the next two decades could transform current momentum into sustained global leadership under the Viksit Bharat Mission, a joint report by FIBAC said on Monday.
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August 26, 2025
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Jairam Ramesh slams Shah for comments on Justice Sudershan Reddy
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh Monday strongly criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah, calling him a \"2-in-1 WMD - a Weapon of Malicious Defamation and a Weapon of Mischievous Distortion\".
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August 26, 2025
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Attacker abandoned plan to kill CM Rekha at last minute
Giving a new twist to mystery surrounding the recent attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, The Delhi Police on Monday claimed that the prime suspect, Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimji, had initially planned to slit the throat of the CM but abandoned the plan after seeing heightened security at the public event and threw the knife he was carrying before entering the venue.
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August 26, 2025
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Asia Cup: BCCI races against time to find alternative jersey sponsor
With just over a fortnight left for the Asia Cup in the UAE, starting 9 September, the Indian team could turn up at the continental competition without a jersey sponsor as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday terminated its partnership with fantasy gaming platform Dream11.
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August 26, 2025
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How Art Of Living is healing the wounds of war in Ukraine
In the shadow of a brutal war, where cities lie in ruins and civilians face unimaginable trauma, a revolution of compassion is coming to the rescue of people.
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August 26, 2025
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Monsoon session of Jharkhand Assembly turns stormy on Day 2
The second day of the Jharkhand Assembly's supplementary monsoon session turned stormy as repeated disruptions and walkouts overshadowed proceedings.
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August 26, 2025
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Aadhar-based authentication for SSC exams: Govt officials
Amid ongoing mass protests in the national capital against the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) exam held from July 24 to August 2, SSC chairperson S Gopalakrishnan on Monday acknowledged glitches in the computer-based tests.
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August 26, 2025
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Chhetri Out, Gurpreet In as Jamil Names 23-Member Squad for CAFA Nations Cup
Gearing up for his maiden assignment as the new head coach of the national football team, Khalid Jamil did not hesitate to take bold decisions, as he left out former captain Sunil Chhetri and opted for new forwards, besides recalling seasoned goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu in the 23-member squad for the CAFA Nations Cup to be held in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan from 29 August.
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August 26, 2025
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Safe Punjab Chatbot leads to 5,562 FIRs in state-wide anti-drug drive
Amid the ongoing anti-drug campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, information received from the public through Punjab's 'Safe Punjab' WhatsApp Chatbot portal (9779100200) has led to the registration of 5,562 First Information Reports (FIRs) since March 1, 2025.
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August 26, 2025
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GeM crosses ₹15 lakh crore GMV milestone
Creating a historic milestone, the Government e Marketplace (GeM) has crossed Rs 15 Lakh Crore in cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) since its inception in 2016.
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August 26, 2025
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SC Stays Trial Against Ashoka University Professor Booked for OpSindoor Posts
The Supreme Court on Monday, in an interim order, restrained a magistrate court from taking cognizance of the chargesheet filed against Ali Khan Mahmudabad, Associate Professor and Head of the Political Science Department at Ashoka University located at Sonipat district in Haryana, over his social media posts on Operation Sindoor.
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August 26, 2025
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Opposition Doesn't Support Morality in Public Life
The BJP on Monday criticised opposition political parties for opposing the recently introduced Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill in Parliament, saying \"they don't support morality\" in public life.
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August 26, 2025
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4 Journalists Killed in Gaza Hospital Strike, Officials Say
Israeli strikes on a hospital in southern Gaza killed four journalists Monday, including a freelancer who worked for agencies, according to health officials.
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August 26, 2025
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'We are at a critical juncture': RBI Governor describes global environment as 'uncertain'
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra described the global environment as uncertain, citing trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions, and said, \"We are now at a critical juncture\".
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August 26, 2025
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NGT pulls up authorities over illegal riverbank constructions in Himachal
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of a news report highlighting illegal constructions in Himachal Pradesh despite a government ban imposed after the 2023 floods.
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August 26, 2025
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How Institutions Are Powering the Climate Economy
It is evident that we are in the middle of a climate crisis, and the global economy is undergoing a drastic transformation.
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August 26, 2025
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Massive forest land encroachment as boundary pillars found missing in Mussoorie hills: CCF
More than 7,000 pillars demarcating boundaries of Mussoorie forest cover have gone missing, reflecting widespread encroachment of forest land in the Queen of Hills, a Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) (Working Plan) has claimed in his letter to the Uttarakhand Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) recently.
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August 26, 2025
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No govt can run from jail: Amit Shah asserts govt's position on new Bill
Emphasising that the Opposition should not oppose tabling any Bill or constitutional amendment before Parliament by the elected government, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the Narendra Modi government at the Centre strongly believes that no government in the country can be run from jail.
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August 26, 2025
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Two sharpshooters held for firing at Elvish Yadav's Gurugram residence
Two sharpshooters of the Neeraj Faridpuria-Himanshu Bhau gang were arrested by the police in connection with the firing outside YouTuber Elvish Yadav's Gurugram residence, officials said on Monday.
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August 26, 2025
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Mixed signals from the Trump administration
The US Under-Secretary for Defence, Elbridge Colby, stated in a tweet on 14 August, while referring to the 80th anniversary of the surrender of Japan, \"That is the policy we are carrying to our allies in the Asia-Pacific.\" Why the switch from 'Indo-Pacific' to 'Asia-Pacific'? This was not corrected even after being questioned, which implied it was intended.
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August 26, 2025
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Canadian PM Announces New Ukraine Military Aid
Visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv new military assistance for Ukraine, according to a news release issued by the Prime Minister's Office.
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