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Bhakra Dam floodgates opened after rain, likely to inundate villages
After the Pong dam, floodgates of the Bhakra dam were opened on Tuesday for the first time in this season after heavy rains in catchment areas had alarmingly increased the water level in the reservoir, a senior official of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) that regulates both dams said.
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August 20, 2025
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J&K CM Omar opposes political interference in country's history
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that history is history and nobody should try to re-write it with political intent.
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August 20, 2025
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This Year's Amarnath Yatra Sets New Benchmark as Eco-Friendly Pilgrimage
The Amarnath Yatra 2025 is not just a spiritual journey; besides becoming a model of faith-driven sustainability, it has set a new benchmark for eco-friendly pilgrimages.
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August 20, 2025
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SC dismisses NCPCR plea against HC ruling that Muslim girl can marry after attaining puberty
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) challenging a 2022 Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling, which held that a 16-year-old Muslim girl could enter into a valid marriage under Muslim personal law and granted protection to the couple.
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August 20, 2025
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India's GDP projected at 6.7 pc in Q1 FY2026 compared to 7.4 pc in Q4 FY2025: ICRA
India's GDP expansion is projected to ease to 6.7 per cent in Q1 FY2026 from 7.4 per cent in Q4 FY2025, while the growth in the gross value added (GVA) is projected to record a dip to 6.4 per cent in Q1 FY2026 from 6.8 per cent in Q4 FY2025, the rating agency ICRA said.
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August 20, 2025
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PM likely to attend high-level military meet in Kolkata to address infiltration issues
In a strategic shift aimed at curbing Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly set to initiate a high-level military meeting in Kolkata next month.
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August 20, 2025
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Troubling bugs stay in new tax bill
When the government first introduced the New Income Tax Bill earlier this year, it was touted as a once-in-a-generation overhaul of India's tax system.
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August 20, 2025
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NESO flags 'existential threat' in North-east, seeks Sangma's intervention
The North East Students' Organisation (NESO), the umbrella body of eight major student unions from across the region, has written to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma raising alarm over what it describes as the \"escalating and unaddressed\" issue of illegal migration into the North East.
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August 20, 2025
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Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra Presents 49th Edition of Dance Drama 'Krishna'
Delhi's cultural stage came alive with devotion, dance, and drama as Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra (SBKK) showcased the 49th edition of its celebrated dance production Krishna at Kamani Auditorium from August 12 to 16.
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August 20, 2025
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Shootout in Kushinagar: One critical
A shocking incident unfolded in the Padrauna Kotwali area of Kushinagar district on Tuesday morning, when armed miscreants opened fire in the presence of police personnel.
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August 20, 2025
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Market stays positive for fourth straight session
The stock market stayed in positive territory for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday.
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August 20, 2025
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Australian FM criticises Israel's visa decision
Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said that Israel's decision to revoke the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority (PA) was \"unjustified.\"
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August 20, 2025
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Amanjot and Renuka return; no place for Shafali Verma in World Cup squad
Fast bowler Renuka Singh and all-rounder Amanjot Kaur have returned from injuries to earn spots in India's 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup, starting 30 September.
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August 20, 2025
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Delhi Mitra App for single-window grievance redressal system approved
Residents of the national capital will soon be able to register complaints against government departments, civic bodies, and the police through a single platform.
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August 20, 2025
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Sirsa Launches Advanced IoT & FabLab at NSUT
The state-of-the-art IoT and Fabrication Lab at Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) was inaugurated by Cabinet Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, here today.
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August 20, 2025
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Dhami's supplementary budget of ₹5,315 cr focuses on development
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami presented the supplementary budget in the assembly session held at Bhararisain (Gairsain) on Tuesday.
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August 20, 2025
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FIFPRO Urges AIFF, FSDL to Finalise ISL Schedule
The lack of clarity over the conduct of the Indian Super League (ISL) has reached the International Soccer Players' Union, FIFPRO Asia/Oceania, who voiced serious concern over the \"escalating uncertainty\" in Indian professional football and called for a \"swift resolution.\"
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August 20, 2025
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Railways set to enforce stricter luggage rules at major stations
Indian Railways is set to roll out stricter luggage rules for passengers, similar to those followed in air travel.
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August 20, 2025
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Indian men's hockey team to face China in Asia Cup opener
The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) on Tuesday announced the official match schedule for the upcoming Asia Cup to be held from August 29 to September 7 in Rajgir, Bihar, India.
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August 20, 2025
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CPI-M Kerala secy sends legal notice to Sharshad on letter row, seeks public apology
CPI-M Kerala secretary MV Govindan has issued a legal notice to Chennai-based businessman Muhammad Sharshad over allegations made against him and his son, Shyamjith.
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August 20, 2025
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Tariffs and Tenacity
The abrupt cancellation of US trade negotiators' planned visit to New Delhi from 25 to 29 August, just days before punitive tariffs were to take effect, marks a pivotal moment in US-India relations.
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August 20, 2025
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Record 383 aid workers killed in global hotspots in 2024, says UN
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas, the UN humanitarian office said Tuesday on the annual day honoring the thousands of people who step into crises to help others.
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August 20, 2025
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Rising Punjab—Suggestions to Solutions' series to empower industries in the state
The Government of Punjab has announced a special series of events titled \"Rising Punjab — Suggestions to Solutions\" under the Udyog Kranti vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
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August 20, 2025
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Telangana CM Revanth accuses Centre of bias in supply of urea
Alleging discrimination against Telangana farmers, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday urged the Centre to supply urea to the state according to the approved quota, pointing out that there has been a shortfall of around 3 lakh metric tonnes as the shortfall is causing hardship to the farming community.
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August 20, 2025
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Trump Plans for Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting While Affirming US Help
President Donald Trump said Monday that he's begun arrangements for a face-to-face meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a pathway to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while affirming that the USA would back European security guarantees aimed at preventing Moscow from reinvading its neighbor once the current conflict ends.
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August 20, 2025
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India-China stability key to global peace: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed the steady and positive progress in bilateral ties between India and China since his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan last year, guided by mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity, including the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.
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August 20, 2025
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Gill back as vice-captain; Sreyas Iyer misses out in India's Asia Cup squad
In-form Shubman Gill has forced his way back into India's T20I squad for the Asia Cup, and replaced Axar Patel as vice-captain.
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August 20, 2025
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Democracy on Trial
The confrontation between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Election Commission of India has opened a troubling new chapter in the political discourse of the country.
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August 20, 2025
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KIWSF: J&K athletes eye national glory at Dal Lake
The inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 is being seen as a life-changer for many.
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August 20, 2025
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Justice BS Reddy named INDIA bloc's VP candidate
Former Supreme Court Judge Justice B Sudershan Reddy (Retd) was announced as the Vice-Presidential candidate by the INDIA Bloc, today. The Vice-Presidential election is slated for 9 September.
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