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SC rejects Varma's plea in cash scandal probe
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a writ petition filed by High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma - who faces an impeachment threat following the cash discovery episode - challenging the in-house enquiry that led to a report recommending his removal from office.
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August 08, 2025
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US tariff hike to 'impact only 4.8%' of India's total exports
While US President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of 50 per cent tariffs on India's exports, this is expected to impact only 4.8 per cent of the total goods and services exports of the country worldwide, which surpassed a record $820 billion in 2024-25, according to official estimates.
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August 08, 2025
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England’s Woakes ‘gutted’ he could not win single-handedly at Oval in 5th Test against India
All-Ounder Chris Woakes is still processing the shock after England fell agonisingly short of a ‘fairytale’ series victory despite his remarkable act of bravery in the fifth and final test against India.
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August 08, 2025
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Arada awards Dhs618m contract
Arada has awarded a Dhs618 million construction contract for the construction of Anantara Sharjah Resort and Anantara Sharjah Residences, the luxury seafront destination on Al Heera Beach in Sharjah.
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August 08, 2025
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Jacqueline stresses the need to prioritise mental well-being
Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has opened up about the growing importance of mental health and self-care in today's fast-paced world.
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August 08, 2025
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Barca strip Ter Stegen of captaincy as feud escalates
Barcelona has temporarily stripped goalkeeper Marc-André Ter Stegen of the captaincy over his refusal to sign a medical report about his back injury.
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August 08, 2025
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Eddie Palmieri, Grammy-winning Latin jazz pioneer, dies at 88
Eddie Palmieri, the avant-garde musician who was one of the most innovative artists of rumba and Latin jazz, has died. He was 88. Fania Records announced Palmieri’s death on Wednesday evening. Palmieri's daughter Gabriela told The New York Times that her father died earlier that day at his home in New Jersey after “an extended illness.” The pianist, composer and bandleader was the first Latino to win a Grammy Award and would win seven more over a career that spanned nearly 40 albums.
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August 08, 2025
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Toyota warns of $9.5 billion tariff hit, slashes annual profit forecast
World’s top-selling car maker cut its forecast for full-year operating profit by 168, reflecting challenges or global manufacturers grappling with rising costs from US levies
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August 08, 2025
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Nations Pride and El Cordobes duel for G1 Sword Dancer glory
Nations Pride returns to North America in search of more Gl honours in the Sword Dancer Stakes, with improving four-year-old El Cordobes also lining up in the 12-furlong Saratoga highlight on Saturday.
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August 08, 2025
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Cleveland Clinic gets two global honours
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has received two international honours for nursing excellence.
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August 08, 2025
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Pak jirgas demand direct talks with Afghanistan for peace
The jirgas have demanded direct talks with the Afghan government and banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other outfits to secure peace in the region.
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August 08, 2025
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Gaza farmer grows vegetables in tent city
With food scarce and aid hard and sometimes deadly to come by, Gaza farmer Ibrahim Abu Jabal is growing vegetables in the harsh conditions of a sprawling displacement camp to sustain his family.
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August 08, 2025
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Army officer among 10 killed in Pakistan attacks
An army major was among three security personnel killed by terrorists in Balochistan's Mastung district, the military’s media wing said.
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August 08, 2025
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Premier League’s Man.United agree 85m euro deal to sign Sesko, says reports
Manchester United have agreed a deal worth up to 85 million euros ($99 million, £74 million) to sign striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig on Thursday, according to multiple reports in England.
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August 08, 2025
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Pressing need for tackling a global plastics crisis
British medical journal The Lancet has warned that there is a need to check the rampant use of plastics and that it is causing harm, including death, to human beings, to animals, in rivers and seas.
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August 08, 2025
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Burjeel Holdings reports 129% increase in Q2 net profit
Burjeel Holdings (Burjeel), a leading super-specialty healthcare services provider in Mena listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, announced its financial results in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025.
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August 08, 2025
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EGA and ENEC deliver UAE'S first low-carbon aluminium
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) announced the UAE's first delivery of low-carbon aluminium using electricity generated at Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant.
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August 08, 2025
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Emerge, EDB to develop, finance solar projects in UAE
Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group, and Emirates Development Bank (EDB), have signed an agreement to explore areas of collaboration in developing and financing distributed solar projects in the UAE.
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August 08, 2025
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Czech central bank holds interest rates steady again
The Czech National Bank (CNB) left its main interest rate steady at 3.508 for a second straight meeting on Thursday, continuing a pause to an easing cycle as policymakers keep watch on inflation pressures in services and signs of better economic growth this year.
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August 08, 2025
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Bank of England slashes key rates to 4% from 4.25%
The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday but four of its nine policymakers - worried about high inflation - sought to keep borrowing costs on hold, suggesting the BoE’s run of rate cuts might be nearing an end.
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August 08, 2025
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Scheffler leads favourites as playoffs begin at St. Jude Championship
Scottie Scheffler, the No. I golfer in the world, enters the FedEx St. Jude Championship -- the first leg of the season-ending PGA Tour playoffs -- on a successful stretch. Scheffler will be coming off II consecutive top-IO finishes.
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August 08, 2025
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Youth make up half of workforce in the UAE
Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has highlighted the UAE’s commitment to empowering youth as a fundamental pillar for building a prosperous and sustainable future.
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August 08, 2025
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Myanmar's acting president dies after long illness
Myint Swe, who became Myanmar's acting president under controversial circumstances after the military seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi more than four years ago, died on Thursday, the military said. He was 74.
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August 08, 2025
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ADAFSA shuts down bakery
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has issued an administrative closure order against The Egyptian Bakery, holding commercial licence No. (1852988 CN-), for violating Law No.(2) of 2008 concerning food Abu Dhabi and its associated regulations.
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August 08, 2025
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White puts retirement on hold to answer Wallabies call
Scrumhalf Nic White has put his retirement on ice to join Australia's Rugby Championship squad for the tour of South Africa following an injury to regular number nine Jake Gordon.
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August 08, 2025
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Australia see another gold rush at LA'28 after world c'ships
After a strong showing at the world championships in Singapore, Australia's head coach is confident a golden generation of swimmers can deliver another big performance at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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August 08, 2025
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UAE Pro League Awards to be held tomorrow
The UAE Pro League Best Awards Ceremony is set to steal the spotlight on Saturday, at 7:00 PM at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi.
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August 08, 2025
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Arteta calls Arsenal's defending 'naive' after loss against Villarreal
Arsenal were naive in their defending and paid a painful price, manager Mikel Arteta said after his side's 3-2 friendly defeat against Villarreal left them with back-to-back preseason losses.
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August 08, 2025
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Thailand and Cambodia agree to deploy ceasefire monitors
Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Thursday to establish interim observer teams to monitor a fragile ceasefire that ended five days of deadly armed border clashes, even as the fate of 18 Cambodian soldiers captured by Thailand remains unresolved.
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August 08, 2025
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UAE-Russia ties based on trust, respect: Mohamed
UAE President and Russian leader discuss the Mideast situation, underscore the need to intensify efforts towards lasting peace based on the two-state solution; Putin says UAE is a suitable place to meet Trump.
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