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200K claims filed in Bihar SIR, SC to hear petition for extension
THE RJD PUSHED FOR AN EXTENSION FOR THE CLAIMS PERIOD CITING A SHARP RISE IN APPLICATIONS FROM EXCLUDED VOTERS
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August 30, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
SC at full strength as judges take oath
Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai on Friday administered the oath of office to two new judges of the Supreme Court -- justices Alok Aradhe and Vipul M Pancholi — with the latter’s appointment turning controversial after justice BV Nagarathna recorded a strong note of dissent against his elevation, warning that his appointment would be “counterproductive” to the administration of justice and imperil the credibility of the collegium system.
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August 30, 2025
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GDP growth blows past estimates, hits 5-qtr high of 7.8%
The Indian economy grew at a significantly better than expected 7.8% in the quarter ending June, the highest this number has been in five quarters, underlining strong domestic tailwinds to growth amidst growing external headwinds from US tariffs on Indian exports.
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August 30, 2025
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Mandawali: 3 kids hurt in wall collapse
Three children were injured after a wall of an abandoned house collapsed on them in east Delhi’s Mandawali on Friday afternoon after heavy rains.
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August 30, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Non-NDA states demand 5-yr relief in GST reforms
Opposition-ruled states on Friday demanded that all states be compensated for 5 years for the likely 2 lakh crore a year revenue loss due to the Centre's GST reform proposal.
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August 30, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
For better and verse
We're in the middle of an unprecedented concert boom. It’s jamming up traffic, letting creeps in, causing food to run out. It’s even testing the toilets. Can AI, longer checklists and home-grown hacks fix the problem before disaster strikes?
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August 30, 2025
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Govt names former Reserve Bank guv Urjit Patel as IMF ED
Former RBI governor Urjit Patel has been appointed as India’s next executive director (ED) at the Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF) for three years, after the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet cleared his name on Thursday. Seven years after he resigned from RBI, Patel is back to playa key role for the Narendra Modi government.
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August 30, 2025
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A tribute to the Melody Queen of Kashmir that strictly plays it safe
Before we dive into what makes Songs of Paradise tick — if at all it does — a shoutout is due to the near-perfect casting of the protagonist.
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August 30, 2025
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Debris near Def Col monument cleared
A day after the Supreme Court pulled up the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) over the poor upkeep of the Lodhi-era Gumti of Shaikh Ali in Defence Colony, south Delhi, a spot visit by HT on Friday revealed that much of the construction waste and debris near the monument had been cleared.
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August 30, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Trump halts $4.9bn aid using a 50-yr-old tactic
President Donald Trump has told House Speaker Mike Johnson that he won't be spending $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid, effectively cutting the budget without going through the legislative branch.
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August 30, 2025
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Savitri flyover plagued by potholes nearly two months after revamp
Just seven weeks after repair and re-carpeting work was carried out on the Savitri flyover in south Delhi, the 1.5km stretch is yet again battered with potholes and cracked bitumen, creating daily chaos for thousands of commuters.
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August 30, 2025
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GOVT OPPOSES GAMBHIR'S PLEA IN COVID-19 MEDICINES CASE
Delhi Drugs Control Department on Friday opposed before the Delhi High Court a petition by Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir and his foundation seeking to quash a criminal case over alleged unlicensed distribution of Covid-19 medicines in 2021.
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August 30, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Top FMCG, pharma firms line up to buy Wellbeing Nutrition
Wellbeing Nutrition, backed by Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and Fireside Ventures, has been put on the block, with the company likely to see a strategic acquisition.
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August 30, 2025
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40-YR-OLD MAN RAPES, MURDERS WOMAN IN BIHAR
A 40-year-old man allegedly raped and Killed an ailing woman in Gaya Ji district of Bihar after he lured her on the pretext of performing an exorcism by an occultist, police said on Friday, adding that efforts are underway to nab the accused.
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August 30, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Messi to play last home WC qualifier
Lionel Messi has not yet announced when he plans to retire, but he knows that next week’s match against Venezuela could be his last one playing at home in a World Cup qualifier with Argentina’s national team.
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August 30, 2025
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Experience matters: Decoding first signs of Al's impact on job market
A new study leveraging massive real-time US payroll data has found that generative AI has begun having significant and disproportionate impact on entry-level workers in certain jobs, including software developers and customer service agents.
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August 30, 2025
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NCERT REJECTS COMMUNAL BIAS CRITICISM OF SPL PARTITION MODULE
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has strongly rejected the Indian History Congress’ (IHC) criticism of its new modules on “Partition Horrors Remembrance Day,” dismissing the allegations of communal bias and exoneration of the British as “unfounded and false.”
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August 30, 2025
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‘West’s security plans are one-sided and dangerous’
Russia said on Friday that Western proposals on security guarantees for Ukraine would increase the risk of conflict between Moscow and the West by turning Kyiv into a “strategic provocateur” on Russia’s borders.
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August 30, 2025
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HC: Wife can seek CDR data if she suspects an affair
The Delhi High Court on Friday ordered that a wife can seek preservation and disclosure of call data records (CDR) and location details of her husband and his alleged paramour to substantiate claims of adultery, saying these are objective records that assist in adjudication.
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August 30, 2025
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Wasteful India saved by Harman’s hat-trick in opener against China
It is quite easy to get captivated by Rajgir. Lush green fields, surrounding hills, the ruins of the ancient Nalanda university dot the landscape of this quaint little town.
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August 30, 2025
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After raising hopes, Sindhu falls in thrilling quarter-finals
The 30-year-old fought hard before going down in three games against the ninth seed Wardani
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August 30, 2025
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Ayushmann-Sara film disrupted after chaos erupts, crew member assaulted
Tension broke out during the shooting of the Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan-starrer Pati Patni Aur Woh 2 in Prayagraj's Civil Lines area on Wednesday.
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August 30, 2025
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Now, Navarro calls India an ‘oil money laundromat’
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro made fresh criticism of India over Russian oil purchases, calling the country an “oil money laundromat for the Kremlin” and accusing New Delhi of using American dollars to bankroll Moscow's war whilst “Ukrainians die.”
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August 30, 2025
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An unclouded view of the sunshine state
After another winter spent wheezing, in 2023, I decided to leave smoggy Delhi after 22 years there. I consulted a few friends about where I could sustain myself professionally as a freelancer. Two suggestions came up: Bengaluru and Goa.
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August 30, 2025
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MCD sub-panel to assess ABC centres
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi's subcommittee on stray dogs will visit and assess the Animal Birth Control (ABC) centres in Masoodpur, Dwarka, and Bijwasan on Saturday, starting 8am, MCD councillor Rajpal Singh said.
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August 30, 2025
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India’s fiscal deficit widens in April-July
India's fiscal deficit nearly doubled in the first four months of FY26, compared with the same period of the previous year, driven by a sharp rise in capital expenditure, signalling the government's continued push to support economic growth through public investment.
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August 30, 2025
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PROPAGANDA OF EXODUS SHOWS BJP’S FAILURE: S.P.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said the propaganda of exodus being spread by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies in Uttar Pradesh is actually the biggest failure of the 9-year-old BJP government in the state.
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August 30, 2025
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'It feels like I've been given wings to fly even higher'
Haryana's Neeru Dhanda scripts history with a golden debut at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship 2025 in Kazakhstan
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August 30, 2025
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An expert's guide to preserving silk sarees this monsoon
Silk garments, whether it is a treasured Banarasi or an expensive Kanjeevaram saree, hold a place of honour in most desi wardrobes. Often passed down as heirlooms, they deserve due care so the beauty and fine craftsmanship lasts for years. But the monsoon season can pose the biggest challenges to keeping your silk intact.
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August 30, 2025
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Pioneering a New Era in Renewable Energy
CM Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint in the country by 2070 and find alternatives to depleting fossil fuels, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has set an ambitious target of producing 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. MP is contributing with full commitment to achieve this national goal.
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