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Himachal govt to set up specialised colleges
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Education Department to explore the possibility of setting up specialized institutions, such as science, arts, and sports colleges in the state.
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August 14, 2025
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Rising Demand Promoting Innovation
The fact that a middle-class shopper in a metropolis lingers over a 69,000-yuan ($9,612) filigree pendant from Laopu Gold, Gen Z crowds queue through the night for a 340-yuan Labubu blind box from Pop Mart, and young people in a small town flock to social media platforms for a 2-yuan ice cream from Mixue is evidence of the rapid development of China's consumer market.
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August 14, 2025
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City to test catalytic devices on heavy vehicles to cut emissions
In a landmark move to combat vehicular pollution, the Delhi government is evaluating viability of a pilot project to deploy advanced catalytic converter-based retrofitting devices in heavy commercial vehicles.
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August 14, 2025
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SA all-rounder Corbin Bosch penalised for ICC code breach
All-rounder Corbin Bosch has been sanctioned for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during South Africa's second T20I against Australia on Tuesday.
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August 14, 2025
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Delhi to host patriotic band performances at 12 places
Commemorating the country's 79th Independence Day, a series of live band performances by renowned armed forces bands of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), Railway Protection Force (RPF), and the National Cadet Corps (NCC), will be organised at iconic locations across the national capital on Friday.
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August 14, 2025
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NPG Under PM GatiShakti Clears 7 Projects From Railways, Road, And Textiles Ministries
The Network Planning Group (NPG), under the PM GatiShakti framework, has evaluated and cleared seven projects from the Ministries of Railways, Road Transport & Highways, and Textiles for their conformity with integrated multimodal infrastructure, last-mile connectivity, and a whole-of-government approach.
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August 14, 2025
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Oppn corners Yogi govt during Vision 2047 document debate
Instead of showing the dream of 2047, the BJP should face the reality of 2025: Shivpal Singh Yadav
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August 14, 2025
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SEBI Rejects Anil Ambani's Plea to Settle Charges in Yes Bank Case
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has rejected a plea by Anil Ambani to settle charges in the Yes Bank case, which is likely to expose him to a penalty of around Rs 1,828 crore, according to a SEBI official.
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August 14, 2025
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Haryana Launches 'Go Global' Campaign for Employment Opportunities to Skilled Youth
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, stating that the state has no shortage of skilled youth, said the government is committed to facilitate their travel abroad through legal and secure channels to access maximum opportunities at the international level.
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August 14, 2025
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Tiranga Yatra: A salute to Bharat Mata, freedom heroes, and brave soldiers, says CM Yogi
As India marks 78 years of Independence, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign from his official residence, calling for every home to proudly hoist the tricolor as a symbol of national pride and respect for soldiers.
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August 14, 2025
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Punjab Police on high alert ahead of I-Day
Around 250 police teams, comprising over 1,500 personnel, were deployed across the state to look for suspicious persons
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August 14, 2025
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India's Housing Market Bright Spot Globally, With Residential Prices Rising 7.7 Per Cent
India's housing market is proving to be a bright spot in the global real estate landscape, with residential prices rising 7.7 per cent in nominal terms and 4.2 per cent in real terms year-on-year.
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August 14, 2025
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Military meets media: KBC's I-Day promo stirs applause and outrage
The recent trailer of Independence Day special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) season 17, featuring Col Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, and Commander Prerna Deosthaleem, has triggered a plethora of reactions regarding the appearance of the serving officers on the game show.
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August 14, 2025
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Jaishankar to visit Moscow, Chinese FM coming to India next week
Against the backdrop of tensions in trade ties with the USA, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on 21 August, during which the two leaders will discuss key issues on the bilateral agenda between India and Russia.
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August 14, 2025
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NSUI stages protest over voter fraud in Lucknow, clashes with police
The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) staged a massive protest outside the Election Commission office in Lucknow on Wednesday over alleged voter fraud and suppression of opposition voices.
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August 14, 2025
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Urges Voters to Protect Their Right to Vote
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, on Wednesday, made a fervent appeal to voters, urging them not to let their right to vote be snatched away.
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August 14, 2025
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Police: Texas shooter who killed 3, including a child, outside Target chose victims at random
A random shooting outside a Target store in Texas began when a gunman killed an employee collecting shopping carts, then a man and his four-year-old granddaughter, sparking a chaotic hour of stolen cars and crashes that ended with him arrested naked, holding a Bible, police said Tuesday.
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August 14, 2025
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SC asks Telangana to restore green cover on Kancha Gachibowli land
The Apex Court on Wednesday directed the Telangana government to restore the lost green cover of the Kancha Gachibowli area near the Hyderabad Central University.
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August 14, 2025
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Tottenham name Cristian Romero as captain after Son's departure
Cristian Romero has been named as the new Tottenham Hotspur captain by Thomas Frank following the departure of Heung-Min Son. The South Korean left the North-London side for Los Angeles FC in the MLS.
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August 14, 2025
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EU Leaders to Talk With Trump Before Putin Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday for talks with European and US leaders ahead of a Trump-Putin summit later this week, the German government said.
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August 14, 2025
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Interstate drug traffickers' syndicate busted; kingpin held
The Delhi Police dismantled an interstate drug trafficking syndicate by arresting the kingpin along with her associate, an official said on Wednesday.
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August 14, 2025
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Indian Olympic Association AGM Approves India's Bid for Hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday formally cleared the country's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games during its Special General Meeting (SGM) in the national capital, with top officials promising an \"inclusive\" edition that will feature all \"medal-earning\" sports.
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August 14, 2025
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Thoothukudi blast: Palaniswami blames DMK, seeks CM's reply
'The blast involved a country-made bomb and reflected a collapse in campus security'
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August 14, 2025
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The Rise of Muhammad Suhail: From an Unknown Prospect to Punjab FC's Rising Star
Until recently, Muhammad Suhail's name was familiar only to those who followed Punjab FC closely.
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August 14, 2025
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Rahul Silent on Vote Chori in AP as He Is in Touch with Naidu: Jagan
YSRCP supremo Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was not raising the issue of vote chori (vote theft) in Andhra Pradesh because he was in touch with Chief Minister and TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu through Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.
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August 14, 2025
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Around 2,000 volunteers remove 75 tonnes of non-biodegradable waste from Indus River
More than 75 tonnes of non-biodegradable waste have been removed from the Indus River in Leh within hours of the launch of the \"Singe Tsangspo Tsangde Lasgul\" (Mission Indus Clean-Up), which was witnessing a remarkable display of community spirit and environmental commitment in Ladakh.
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August 14, 2025
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Rajiv Pratap Rudy Sweeps Constitution Club Election
BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy has won the election for the post of secretary (administration) of Constitution Club of India, defeating Dr. Sanjeev Balyan, who happens to be his party colleague.
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August 14, 2025
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US spokesperson defends Trump's outreach to Pakistan, says ties with India 'good'
US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that US relations with India are \"good\" while defending Washington's outreach to Pakistan, emphasising that having a president who communicates with everyone is beneficial.
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August 14, 2025
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Person of emotion, of emotional commitment
The news broke on a Wednesday afternoon, Hiroshima Day, and was relayed across the world in minutes by former students and colleagues: Professor Rajat Ray had passed away in his sleep at about 4 p.m. in his New Town home.
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August 14, 2025
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Market erases previous losses, Nifty above 24,600
At close, Sensex was up 304.32 pts at 80,539.91, and the Nifty was up 131.95 pts at 24,619.35
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