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V-P pick Radhakrishnan missed Union cabinet bus twice in the past, once over name confusion
In the inner circles of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, CP Radhakrishnan’s nomination has brought joy not just because he's a grassroots leader from Tamil Nadu, but also because the 68-year-old narrowly missed high-profile Lutyens’ assignments narrowly—twice.
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August 22, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
3K ACRES AT FOUR TIMES MKT PRICE TO BE ACQUIRED FOR PURANDAR AIRPORT PROJECT
The Maharashtra government has decided to acquire only 3,000 acres of land instead of the earlier 7,000 acres for the proposed Purandar International Airport, with landowners to receive four times the current market price as compensation.
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August 22, 2025
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China will stand with India against trade bullies: Envoy
Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong likened the US to a “bully” on Thursday and said Beijing will stand with New Delhi to uphold the multilateral trading system at a time when Washington is using tariffs to demand “exorbitant prices” from other countries.
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August 22, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Russia states oil trade with India won't be hit
NEW DELHI: Russia on Wednesday dismissed concerns about sanctions and tariffs imposed by the US and European Union (EU) hitting oil supplies to India, with senior Russian officials saying Moscow has a “very special mechanism” to get around punitive measures imposed by the Donald Trump administration to curb energy trade.
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August 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Bolton calls Trump's India policy 'confused'
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton sharply criticised the administration's “confused” approach toward India, saying the relationship is in “a very bad place” due to contradictory policies that unfairly single out New Delhi.
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August 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
PMC relocates 1,498 citizens as water level in Mutha rises
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has expressed concern that further discharge from the Khadakwasla reservoir could trigger a flood-like situation in low-lying areas such as Khilare Wadi (Karvenagar), Tadiwala Road, Shantinagar, Laxminagar, Bopodi and Khadki
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August 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
No ban on slaughter houses during Jain religious festival: HC
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday refused to order closure of slaughter houses for nine days coinciding with the Jain religious festival of Paryushan Pary, saying there was no such legal mandate.
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August 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Shah tables 3 bills in LS, sent to JPC amid chaos
Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday introduced in the Lok Sabha three contentious bills that bar any minister, chief minister or prime minister from holding the position after getting arrested, amid a storm of Opposition protests and sloganeering that even saw the draft legislation torn up and pieces of paper flung at the minister.
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August 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
{ PRESIDENTIAL REFERENCE } States will be at guv’s whims if bills held: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed reservations over the Centre's interpretation of the governor’s powers under the Constitution, observing that if a governor could permanently withhold assent to bills passed by an elected state legislature, it would leave the state government at the “whims and fancies” of a nominated office-bearer.
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August 21, 2025
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INDIA, RUSSIA NEED 'CREATIVE' APPROACHES: EAM IN MOSCOW
India and Russia should adopt a “more creative and innovative approach” to tackle challenges posed by a complex geopolitical situation, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday while co-chairing a meeting of a bilateral economic panel with Russian deputy prime minister Denis Manturov.
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August 21, 2025
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Nobel for Ukraine deal? Trump eyes bigger prize
SALVATION STRATEGY
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August 21, 2025
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FADNAVIS OPENS ONE ARM OF FLYOVER ON GANESHKHIND RD
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday inaugurated one arm of the Ganeshkhind double-decker flyover, built by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) to ease traffic congestion on the busy University Road.
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August 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
INSURANCE MAY BE EXEMPT FROM GST, GOVT RAISES PLAN WITH GoM
The Centre has proposed to exempt premiums for life insurance and health policies purchased by individuals from the 18% Goods and Services Tax, a plan that received a positive response from the group of ministers (GoM) in a meeting in Delhi on Wednesday, said people aware of the matter.
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August 21, 2025
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Delhi CM assaulted by auto driver during public meeting at residence
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta was assaulted at a weekly public hearing at her official residence in Civil Lines on Wednesday morning bya 41-year-old man who came from Rajkot in Gujarat, and entered posing as a complainant.
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August 21, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Online gaming bill clears LS in 7 mins
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed legislation completely prohibiting online money gaming in India, seven minutes after Union minister for electronics and information technology Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced the bill.
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August 21, 2025
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Over 1K people evacuated in Pimpri-Chinchwad: Officials
Torrential rain combined with the release of water from Pavana and Mulshi dams has led toa flood like situation in several parts of Pimpri-Chinchwad.
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August 21, 2025
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{ DISCORDANT NOTE } Muslim wedding bands can’t have names of Hindu deities, order police in Moradabad
The controversy over Muslim restauraters operating establishments with Hindu names has just died down in Uttar Pradesh, but a new one, centred around the district of Moradabad has surfaced: wedding bands run by Muslims but named after Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
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August 21, 2025
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{ NHAI PLEA DISMISSED } COMMUTERS CAN'T BE FORCED TO PAY TOLL ON POTHOLED ROADS, SAYS SC
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has ruled that commuters cannot be compelled to pay tolls on high- ‘ways that are incomplete, riddled with potholes, or rendered impassable by traffic snarls, upholding a Kerala High Court order suspending toll collection at the Paliyekkara plaza in Thrissur district.
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August 20, 2025
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South vs South: Oppn names ex-SC judge Reddy as V-P pick
Former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy will be the Opposition’s candidate for the vice-presidential election, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge announced on Tuesday, pitching the September 9 poll as a battle between those who uphold the Constitution and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), where National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee CP Radhakrishnan began his political life.
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August 20, 2025
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MUNDHWA PUB TO LOSE LICENCE FOR NIGHT RUCKUS
PUNE: District Collector Jitendra Dudi has decided to suspend the licence of a hotel operating a pub in Mundhwa after receiving serious complaints of irregularities, including underage drinking, public nuisance, and violation of official protocols.
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August 20, 2025
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An exhibition offers a window into the life of Dr Jamshed Bhabha
Rare artefacts, statuettes, books, art, toys, and more from Dr Jamshed Jehangir Bhabha’s personal collection will be on exhibit at National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), from tomorrow to mark the llth birth anniversary of its founder.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Heavy rain takes state toll to 24
Heavy rain in parts of the Konkan, Marathwada and Western Maharashtra continued for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, taking the death toll to 24 across the state.
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August 20, 2025
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GOVT TO BRING BILLS TO OUST MINISTERS HELD OVER A MONTH
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah is set to introduce three major bills in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, proposing that a sitting minister, chief minister or even the Prime Minister can lose their position within a month if they are arrested or detained for 30 consecutive days over an offence that carries a jail term of five years or more.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
India profiteering on Russia oil purchases: US renews attack
tary Scott Bessent on Tuesday accused India of “profiteering” by purchasing Russian energy cheaply and reselling refined energy products in global markets while defending Washington's decision not to punish China for similar trade with Russia.
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August 20, 2025
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PM meets Wang, lauds ‘steady progress’ in ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity on the border at a meeting with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Tuesday, and reiterated India’s commitment to a “fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable” resolution of the boundary issue.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
'LOVE NOT PENAL': COURT ON MINOR RELATIONSHIPS
“Love is not penal, and it cannot become one,” the Supreme Court asserted on Tuesday, underlining that young couples, even those just short of attaining majority, must be “left alone” if they have entered into genuine romantic relationships.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
PREZ REFERENCE NOT A REVIEW OF GUV TIMELINES JUDGMENT: SC
The judgment in the Tamil Nadu vs Governor case holds no matter what the Supreme Court's response is to the presidential reference on the powers of governors and the President in granting assent to state bills, according to the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, which is considering the reference.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
India-China talks yield broad breakthroughs
Reaching an understanding Key outcomes from the talks S Jaishankar and Ajit Doval held with China's Wang Yi. Both sides agree to:
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August 20, 2025
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Gill vice-captain of Asia Cup squad but no Iyer or Jaiswal
MUMBAI: Test skipper Shubman Gill was on Tuesday appointed India’s T20 vice-captain for next month's Asia Cup, which will also feature Jasprit Bumrah, even as Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out.
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August 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
New law looks to ban online money games
IT PROPOSES A BAN ON GAMES WITH REAL MONEY WINNINGS, BUT CLEARS WAY FOR E-SPORTS
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