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K'taka Cong leaders slam Govt on semiconductor project locations
After the Union Cabinet approved four new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh, Congress leaders in Karnataka on Thursday accused the Centre of favouring BJP-ruled states.
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August 16, 2025
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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP backs PM Modi's remarks on Pak
Shiv Sena (UBT) Member of Parliament (MP) Anil Desai showed solidarity with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on Pakistan and Terrorism during his Independence Day speech on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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Parliament Panel to Study VDAs
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has selected \"A Study on Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) and Way Forward\" as a subject for detailed examination during the 2024-25 fiscal year.
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August 16, 2025
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US, CHINA AGREE TO 90-DAY TARIFF TRUCE
This averts immediate hikes to 54% and 34%—a crucial reprieve for global trade and consumers.
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August 16, 2025
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Kharge Hoists Tricolour at Congress HQ
Congress President and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, hoisted the National Flag at the party headquarters in Delhi on Friday to mark India's 79th Independence Day celebrations.
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August 16, 2025
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Aditi Lies 32nd, Gurleen Tied Second in LPGA
Indian golfer Aditi Ashok produced four birdies in a row towards the end of her first round to make a solid start at The Standard Portland Classic.
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August 16, 2025
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50 Years of 'Sholay' and Iconic Dialogues
Ramesh Sippy's iconic film 'Sholay' is regarded as one of the greatest films of all time.
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August 16, 2025
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Amit Shah hails PM Modi's 11-year progress roadmap
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 79th Independence Day address as a \"roadmap\" for India's progress, highlighting the achievements of the past 11 years and outlining strategies for a prosperous future.
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August 16, 2025
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Hockey India: C'garh, U'khand register wins on day 3
Day 3 of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship featured Division 'B' matches where Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Uttarakhand won their fixtures while Hockey Himachal and Jammu and Kashmir settled for a draw in Jalandhar, Punjab.
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August 16, 2025
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People of Bihar fighting for right to vote while nation celebrates I-Day: Tejashwi
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday said it was \"ironical\" that the people of Bihar were fighting to \"protect\" their right to vote when the country was celebrating Independence Day.
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August 16, 2025
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Indian Army, ITBP, locals unite for historic 'Tiranga March' in Tawang
At 14,000 feet, patriotism met teamwork as the Indian Army's Gajraj Corps led Tiranga March in Chuna's forward areas in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district to mark the 79th Independence Day on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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Maha CM Hoists Tricolour, Attends Hoisting Ceremony of Bombay HC
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hoisted the tricolour flag on the 79th Independence Day on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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Gaza Kids Die of Hunger as Netanyahu Denies Crisis
The dead body of 2 1/2-year-old Ro'a Mashi lay on the table in Gaza's Nasser Hospital, her arms and rib cage skeletal, her eyes sunken in her skull.
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August 16, 2025
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Israeli minister pays visit to jailed Palestinian leader
Israel's far-right national security minister visited prominent Palestinian Marwan Barghouti in jail and told him \"you will not win\", a video showed on Friday, a day after another hardline cabinet member vowed to \"bury\" the idea of a Palestinian state.
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August 16, 2025
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India Hosts 10th AITIGA Review
India hosted the 10th meeting of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, from August 10-14, 2025.
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August 16, 2025
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Southern Naval Command performs grand ceremonial parade on I-Day
The Southern Naval Command marked the 79th Independence Day with a grand ceremonial parade, reviewed by Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command.
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August 16, 2025
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Attraction of Fragrant Prasad on Shri Krishna Janmashtami
The temple courtyard will be filled with the aroma of Krishna's favorite prasad — Saffron laddoo, kewra barfi, saffron mohanthal, and kewra rasgulla — Bhog thalis adorned with coriander panjiri, sandal ghewar, and camphor laddoo
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August 16, 2025
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RBI Unveils FREE-AI for Fintech
The endeavour of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to democratise the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the financial sector will open new doors to players as regulator-backed measures such as AI sandboxes, sectoral datasets, and indigenous models can significantly reduce the cost and risk of experimentation, say top executives of the financial service companies.
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August 16, 2025
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Delhi Police Deploys AI Surveillance, 20,000 Personnel for I-Day
Security has been significantly heightened across the country ahead of Independence Day celebrations, with intensified patrolling, checkpoints for vehicles and individuals, and enhanced surveillance measures.
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August 16, 2025
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Overseas Indians Mark I-Day With Fervour
For Indians living far from home, Independence Day often brings a bittersweet wave of nostalgia.
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August 16, 2025
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Bengal nurse found dead in Singur nursing home
A 24-year-old nurse was found dead at a private nursing home in West Bengal's Hooghly district, police said on Friday, triggering political unrest and allegations of a cover-up.
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August 16, 2025
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Defend identity of Assam from going extinct: CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hoisted the Tricolour at Veterinary College Field, Khanapara in Guwahati on the 79th Independence Day on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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China's economy lags in July under pressure from tariffs and weak property market
China's economy showed signs of slowing in July as factory output and retail sales slowed and housing prices dropped further, according to data released Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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Four years on: The new Taliban regime and its quest for global recognition
On August 15, 2025, the Taliban will complete four years since their dramatic return to power in Kabul—a development that upended two decades of international efforts and altered the geopolitical calculus across South and Central Asia.
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August 16, 2025
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6 Killed After Roof Collapse at Humayun's Tomb, 11 Rescued
A search operation was launched immediately after the collapse, with teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Fire Department, and local police deployed at the site.
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August 16, 2025
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13 Haryana Police Personnel Honoured with Medals on I-Day
On the occasion of Independence Day 2025, 13 officers and personnel of the Haryana Police have been selected for the prestigious President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPMDS) and Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PMMS) in recognition of their outstanding and commendable contributions.
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August 16, 2025
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MP Criticizes 'Bulldozer Policy' as Rights Get Crushed
Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq criticizes the government's demolition drives in Sambhal, arguing they infringe on citizens' rights.
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August 16, 2025
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Bengaluru: 1 Dies, 9 Hurt in Cylinder Blast in Wilson Garden
One person was killed and nine others were injured due to a suspected cylinder explosion in Bengaluru's Wilson Garden, officials mentioned on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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Over 150 Dead as Heavy Rains Lash Pakistan, PoK
At least 154 people were killed and several injured as heavy rains lashed several parts of Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir over the past 24 hours, officials said on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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ED Conducts Searches in Bihar Illegal Liquor Smuggling Case
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Patna Zonal Office, on Wednesday conducted search operations in case of illegal supply of liquor in the state of Bihar, the agency said in a release on Thursday.
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