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Cong Will Make Bihar Comeback
Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Ram has inherited politics. His father, Dilkeshwar Ram, is known as a giant figure in politics. Rajesh is a two-term Congress legislator from the Kutumba assembly constituency in Aurangabad district, winning this seat in both the 2015 and 2020 assembly polls. He replaced Akhilesh Prasad Singh as the Bihar Congress president in March 2025.
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August 30, 2025
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India's GDP grows at 7.8 pc in Q1FY26, fiscal deficit widens in April-July
India's economy grew at 7.8 per cent in Q1FY26 over the growth rate of 6.5 per cent during Q1 of FY 2024-25.
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August 30, 2025
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Does third anti-Christ wear a red tie?
History's tyrants conquered the world through armies and empires. The French had Napoleon, who marched soldiers wreaking terror and the Germans had Hitler who unleashed the blitzkrieg. Today, America has offered us Donald J. Trump, a man as allergic to nuance as he is devoted to self-promotion.
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August 30, 2025
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Rediscovering the Serpent: K Hari Kumar's Naaga brings lore to the fore
In his latest work, Naaga: Discovering the Extraordinary World of Serpent Worship, writer and storyteller K. Hari Kumar plunges into a subject at once ancient and startlingly relevant.
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August 30, 2025
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Thailand Court Ousts PM Shinawatra Over Call With Cambodian Leader
Thailand's Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, ruling that she violated ethics rules in a phone call with a high-ranking Cambodian official.
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August 30, 2025
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BJP, Cong workers clash over remarks against PM's mother
Workers of the BJP and the Congress clashed in Patna on Friday during a march taken out by the BJP in protest against abusive remarks allegedly made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother in Darbhanga.
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August 30, 2025
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Justice Before Speed
The asylum system in the United Kingdom is once again at the heart of political contestation, and for good reason.
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August 30, 2025
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BWF World Championships: Disappointing day for India as PV Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha exit
It turned out to be a disappointing day for India at the BWF World Championships in Paris, as two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto were knocked out of the tournament after losing their respective quarterfinals.
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August 30, 2025
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Govt aims to set up 100 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs every month: CM
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that the state government has set a target of opening around 100 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs every month in different parts of the national capital, to ensure that citizens may access proper primary healthcare near their homes.
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August 30, 2025
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Anyone trying to change demography will be forced to migrate, warns Yogi
A day after the release of Judicial Commission report on the Sambhal violence, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserted that the double-engine government would not allow the demography to change.
1 min |
August 30, 2025
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Amit Shah to visit Mumbai as Jarange-Patil's protest continues
An official Maharashtra state delegation which may include cabinet ministers of the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance are likely to reach Azad Maidan and hold discussions with Maratha reservation quota agitation leader Manoj Jarange-Patil, whose supporters painted Mumbai city saffron, as he began his indefinite protest fast on Friday morning.
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August 30, 2025
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Vibrant sports ecosystem emerging in India: PM Narendra Modi on National Sports Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the country in extending greetings on National Sports Day, and reaffirmed his government's commitment to fostering a culture of sports and fitness, strengthening institutional support for athletes and expanding access to modern training and competition venues across the country.
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August 30, 2025
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Stalin Embarks on European Tour to Scout for Investment
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin is embarking on a week-long tour of Germany and Britain on Saturday to attract fresh investments to the state.
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August 30, 2025
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Delhi Police busts gang of thieves which targeted metro commuters
Four women were arrested for allegedly robbing commuters in the Delhi Metro during peak rush hours, police said on Friday.
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August 30, 2025
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Youdha Aims to Accelerate India's Transition Towards Sustainable Last-Mile and Passenger Transport: Ayush Lohia
The E3W passenger segment is one of the fastest-growing EV sub-segments, and is already attracting strong players like Mahindra, TVS, and Bajaj.
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August 30, 2025
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HM to visit J&K amid uproar over Vaishno Devi landslide
Amid the controversy over the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, headed by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, allowing the yatra to continue despite a severe weather alert that claimed 35 lives in a landslide, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive here on 31 August for a two-day visit to review the flood situation.
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August 30, 2025
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Trump removes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris
President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, a senior White House official said on Friday.
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August 30, 2025
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Left parties unite behind justice Sudershan Reddy for Vice Presidency
In a joint appeal, five prominent Left parties in India - the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, Revolutionary Socialist Party, and All India Forward Bloc - have thrown their weight behind Justice Sudershan Reddy, the opposition's candidate for the Vice Presidential election.
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August 30, 2025
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Shah begins two-day Assam visit, sets stage for BJP's 2026 poll preparations
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Assam for a two-day visit packed with political and developmental engagements, marking the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) early preparations for the 2026 assembly elections.
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August 30, 2025
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Anil Vij reviews rising Tangri river's water levels, orders evacuation
Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij inspected the rising water levels of the Tangri River in Ambala Cantonment this morning and directed the district administration to issue announcements for the evacuation of residents living in vulnerable areas to safer locations.
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August 30, 2025
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World's oldest film festival at Venice begins rolling with Sorrentino's La Grazia
The 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival, the oldest in the world, began on Wednesday amid a flurry of activity, dozens of celebrities sailing to the island of Lido (off mainland Venice that hosts the event) and miles of Red Carpet welcome replete with international bands.
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August 30, 2025
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Kshitij Naveed Kaul snatches victory with late flourish at Kolar Open 2025:
Delhi's Kshitij Naveed Kaul snatched victory with an incredible late flourish at the Rs 1 crore Kolar Open 2025, being played at the ZION Hills Golf County, Kolar, Karnataka.
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August 30, 2025
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Bosumati rice to invest ₹250 cr+ to ramp up capacity, eyes ₹1500cr turnover
Bardhaman Agro Products Pvt Ltd (BAPPL), Rs 700 crore home-grown leader in the rice industry and maker of the Bosumati brand of rice, is in the process of shelling out more than Rs 250 crore (Capex and Opex) to ramp up its capacity to 600 tonnes per day by 2030.
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August 30, 2025
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Kerala Doctor Booked After Guidewire Found in Woman's Body Post-Surgery
Kerala police have registered a case against a doctor at Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital on charges of medical negligence after a guidewire was found inside a patient's body following a surgery performed in 2023.
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August 30, 2025
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ED Director lays stress on importance of physical activities on National Sports Day
The National Sports Day was observed at the Directorate of Enforcement headquarters on Friday, and on the occasion, the agency's Director, Rahul Navin, emphasized the importance of physical activities like Yoga, sports, and exercises in daily life.
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August 30, 2025
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5 Patients Airlifted from Stingri to Kullu Amid Monsoon Havoc in HP
The monsoon continues to cause extensive damage across Himachal Pradesh, badly affecting road networks.
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August 29, 2025
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Russian drone, missile attack kills 15, injures 48 in Kyiv
Russia bombarded the Ukrainian capital with drones and missiles early Thursday, including a rare strike in the city center, killing at least 15 people and wounding 48, local authorities said.
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August 29, 2025
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Sambhal's Hindu population reduced by 15 percent post-riots, says judicial panel's report
A report on the 2024 Sambhal riots in Uttar Pradesh submitted to the state government has claimed demographic changes and 15 percent reduction of Hindu population in the violence-hit area, sources said on Thursday.
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August 29, 2025
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Assam BJP constitutes 18-member panel ahead of Amit Shah's visit
The BJP has constituted an 18-member core committee for its Assam unit as part of its preparations for the 2026 state assembly elections.
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August 29, 2025
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U-Special buses to return to Delhi with modern update
The better-equipped new buses will enhance connectivity for students, says CM Rekha
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