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Friday, 13 August 2021

Turkey floods: Death toll near Black Sea rises to 27

Flash floods in northern Turkey are the country's second natural disaster this month.

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Thursday, 12 August 2021

UK Police To Review Sex Abuse Allegations Against Prince Andrew

Britain's most senior police officer on Thursday said detectives will re-examine allegations against Prince Andrew due to the US civil suit against him for alleged sexual abuse.

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Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Flags Off Bareilly-Mumbai Flight

Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday flagged off IndiGo's Bareilly-Mumbai flight that would operate under regional connectivity scheme UDAN.

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Brazil Congress expels lawmaker over murder charges

Gospel singer turned lawmaker Flordelis de Souza is accused of ordering the murder of her husband.

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Israel Requires Covid Tests For Children Three And Above From Next Week

Israel is to require Covid tests from next week for children as young as three to enter schools, swimming pools, hotels or gyms as infections surge despite extensive adult vaccinations.

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Onboard India's Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant: See Photos

Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 'Vikrant', the largest and most complex warship India has ever designed and built, successfully accomplished its first sea voyage just days ago.

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2 Wanted Criminals Killed In Police Encounter In Delhi's Khajuri Khas

Two wanted criminals were killed in a police encounter in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area, police said on Thursday.

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Watch: Muslim Man Assaulted in Kanpur, Daughter Begs For Mercy

A 45-year-old Muslim man in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur town was paraded through a street, assaulted and made to chant "Jai Shri Ram" slogans on Wednesday. He was eventually handed over to the police.

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West Bengal Extends COVID-19 Curbs Till August 31. Here's What Is Allowed

Cinema halls and swimming pools in West Bengal can operate at 50 per cent capacity from Sunday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced today, as the state extended COVID-19 restrictions till August...

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Supreme Court Stay On Furlough To Asaram Son's Convicted In Rape Case

The Supreme Court Thursday stayed a Gujarat High Court order granting two-week furlough to rape convict Narayan Sai, son of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu.

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Haryana Man Sentenced To 10-Year In Jail For Raping Daughter

A court in Ambala has sentenced a man to 10-year imprisonment for repeatedly raping his minor daughter.

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Justice RF Nariman Retires, Chief Justice Says "Losing One Of The Lions"

Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, a high profile Supreme Court judge involved in several landmark judgments, retired today with Chief Justice NV Ramana describing him as a "lion of a judge" and the legal...

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Case Against 18 For Duping Property Buyers In Maharashtra

An offence has been registered against 18 persons, including office-bearers of two construction companies, for allegedly cheating people, who had invested in their housing project in Karjat tehsil of...

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Pak Pashtuns Rally Against Imran Khan, Support Afghanistan: Report

Pakistan's liberal Pashtuns are raising their voices against the government's attempts to fuel unrest in neighbouring Afghanistan by assisting the Taliban.

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Covid: Germany fears thousands got saline, not vaccine from nurse

More than 8,000 mostly elderly people are urged to get vaccinated again as a nurse is questioned.

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Turkish capital reels from violent protests against Syrians

Protesters attacked houses owned by Syrians after tensions flared over reports of a fatal stabbing.

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Picasso masterpieces to go on sale in blockbuster auction

Proceeds could reach $100m in what is thought to be the most valuable auction of the artist's works.

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On World Elephant Day, A Special Treat For Jumbos At Delhi Zoo

World Elephant Day was founded on August 12, 2012, as the result of a collaboration between Thailand-based Elephant Reintroduction Foundation and Canadian filmmaker Patricia Sims

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Government To Launch Platform To Track Breakthrough Infections: Sources

With reports of breakthrough infections - where people contracted the virus after coronavirus vaccination - emerging across the country, the government is planning to launch a platform by next week to...

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"We Were Threatened Over Bills": 7 Union Ministers Counter Opposition

The opposition must apologise for "disruptive (and) threatening behaviour" that forced Parliament to close two days early, the government said today, countering allegations by 12 parties, including...

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Nag Panchami 2021: Know About Date, Timings And Significance Of The Day

Nag Panchami is a day devoted to the Nag Devta or the snake god in the Hindu tradition. Every year, this day is celebrated during the auspicious month of Sawan, according to the Hindu calendar. This...

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Tokyo Olympic gold medal replaced after first got bitten

The mayor of softball athlete Miu Goto's hometown prompted outrage after chomping on her medal.

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Former K-pop star Seungri jailed for gambling and organising sex work

Seungri, whose former band Big Bang has sold 140 million records, is given a three-year prison term.

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Wildfires rage in Algeria as heatwave hits North Africa

The blazes in the mountainous Kabylie region are some of the worst in the country's history.

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Wednesday, 11 August 2021

Only 9 Ancestral Properties Restored To Hindus In J&K Since August 2019

Only nine ancestral properties of the Kashmiri Hindu community have been restored to them in the last two years since special status to Jammu and Kashmir was removed and it was divided into two Union...

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"Not Too Late Yet To Send Data": Centre To Delhi On Oxygen Deaths

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia today, seeking a response on deaths that occurred due to lack of oxygen during the second wave of Covid...

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"A Bengal Repeat Across Country If....": Derek O'Brien's Dig At Centre

"What happened in Bengal will happen across the country," Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien warned the government today as he asked it to heed the Opposition's suggestions.

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Air Force Initiates Inquiry Into Punjab Drone Crash Incident

Indian Air Force on Wednesday initiated an inquiry after a drone crashed in Gurdaspur's Malogil village on Tuesday due to a technical snag. The officials are figuring out the cause that led to the...

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Tough Drugs Charges Against Deepika Padukone's Manager "Justified": Court

The prosecution was "justified" in invoking stringent provisions of the NDPS Act pertaining to illicit trafficking of drugs against Karishma Prakash, a special court here observed while denying...

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Centre Directed To Comply With Dates Announced For NEET-MDS Counselling

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to comply with the dates announced by it for the counselling of NEET-MDS 2021 so that the process of admission is completed within the timeline.

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"Trial Court Went On To Decide Ram And Ravan": MJ Akbar Challenges Order

The Delhi High Court sought journalist Priya Ramani's stand on former Union minister MJ Akbar's appeal against a verdict in a defamation case against her over sexual harassment allegations on the...

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Domestic Help Case: Uttarakhand Civil Judge Challenges Dismissal In Court

A civil judge dismissed last year for allegedly torturing a minor girl, who worked as a domestic help at her residence, has filed a petition in the Uttarakhand High Court challenging her dismissal.

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Opposition Leaders Meet To Discuss Strategy On Pegasus, Other Issues

Opposition leaders from various parties, including the Congress, the DMK and the Trinamool Congress, met on Wednesday to evolve a joint strategy on the Pegasus snooping row and other issues.

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PM, Sonia Gandhi At Speaker's Meet After Abrupt End To Lok Sabha Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Sonia Gandhi were present in Speaker Om Birla's room in parliament when he met with leaders of various parties after the Lok Sabha adjourned...

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Over 2 Dozen Workers Arrested For Vandalism At UP Construction Site

The workers had alleged negligence on part of the builder at the worksite, which led to the death of their colleague.

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Ajit Pawar Seeks PM's Intervention In Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Row

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his intervention to resolve the state's long pending boundary dispute with neighbouring...

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Bengal Governor Meets PM, Talks About State's Political Situation: Report

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and apprised him of the political situation in the state, sources said.

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Centre Also Guilty For Lok Sabha's Indefinite Adjournment: Shashi Tharoor

The blame for Lok Sabha being adjourned for an indefinite period before the scheduled day can not be solely put on Opposition, said Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, adding that the government's...

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7-Year-Old 'Journalist' Reports On Oxygen Plant, Impresses Manipur CM

On Twitter, people loved the boy's reporting, with many appreciating the young kid's excellent skills.

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Afghanistan war: Afghan president rallies army in Taliban-besieged city

Ashraf Ghani flies to Mazar-i-Sharif in the north, as militants seize more provincial capitals.

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Madhya Pradesh Maoist Carrying Reward Of Rs 8 Lakh Held After Encounter

A 25-year-old Maoist carrying a reward of Rs 8 lakh on his head was arrested after an encounter with the police in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district, state Home Minister Narottam Mishra said on...

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On Weight Loss Journey (101 to 71 kg), Manish Tewari Says Key Is...

Congress MP Manish Tewari today answered Twitter queries on his physical transformation journey, saying the key is to stick to one hour exercise routine daily and avoid carbohydrates for dinner.

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11 Injured As Bus Hits Pillar In Kolkata: Police

At least 11 persons were injured on Wednesday when a speeding private bus hit a pillar of a flyover in the eastern part of the city, a police officer said.

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Rajya Sabha Debates Bill Letting States Make Their OBC Lists

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday took up a Constitution amendment bill to restore the powers of states to have their own lists of OBCs for reservation in jobs and educational institutions, ending a...

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DRDO Invites Applications For GATE-Based Junior Research Fellowship

The CABS, which is part of the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of the Ministry of Defence, has announced a total of 20 fellowship vacancies.

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COVID-19 Patient Flees From Odisha Hospital

A 55-year-old Coronavirus patient has escaped from the COVID ward of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, police said on Wednesday.

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Dozens trapped in massive India landslide

Falling boulders have buried many vehicles, including a bus carrying 40 people, reports say.

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Tuesday, 10 August 2021

Real Or Fake? How Emirates Filmed Their Viral Ad On Top Of Burj Khalifa

UAE-based airlines Emirates recently released an ad filmed on top of the world's tallest building, and it instantly created a huge buzz on social media.

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Radio Frequency-Based Tracking System Launched Along Vaishnodevi Track

A verification kiosk integrated with radio frequency identification device-based tracking system has been launched for porters and operators of mules and palanquin services along the track to the...

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North Korea Not Answering Hotlines After Warning US Over Military Drills

South Korea said on Monday no decision has yet been made on its joint military exercises with the United States but they should not create tension, after North Korea warned the South against holding...

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Google Employees Who Work From Home Will Take Pay Cut

Google employees based in the same office before the pandemic could see different changes in pay if they switch to working from home permanently, with long commuters hit harder, according to a company...

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9 Parties Fined In Supreme Court's Big Move In Decriminalising Politics

Nine political parties including the BJP and Congress were held guilty of contempt and fined today by the Supreme Court for not making public criminal records of their poll candidates.

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Delhi Public Works Department To Install 3 High-Mast Tricolours By August 15

The Public Works Department (PWD) will install high-mast Tricolours in East Kidwai Nagar, Rani Bagh and East Vinod Nagar by August 15 to celebrate India's 75th Independence Day, officials said on...

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Opposition Raises Pegasus Issue Over Backward Classes Bill In Lok Sabha

Opposition MPs raised the Pegasus snooping issue in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during a debate on a Constitution amendment bill that seeks to restore the states'' power to make their own OBC lists.

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Karnataka Bans Garland, Shawls, Memorabilia At Government Events

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday banned the practice of giving garland, shawls, flower bouquets, and memorabilia at government events, terming it as an "unnecessary expenditure".

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Empty Liquor Bottles Found In Maharashtra Secretariat; Probe Ordered

Several empty liquor bottles were found dumped in a duct in the Maharashtra secretariat complex in south Mumbai on Tuesday, prompting the state government to order a probe.

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"Man-Made Flood": Mamata Banerjee Hits Out At Centre Over Dam Plan Delay

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit out at the Centre today over flood in the Paschim Medinipur district, stating that the situation was a result of the Centre dilly-dallying the Ghatal...

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The Controversy Over Curry: Why Some Say The Word Is Racist

There is a war brewing on social media over a simple word: curry. Over the last few days, several people have offered their take on whether or not the term "curry" has racist overtones - as suggested...

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2 Persons From Outside J&K Have Bought Property Since 370 Move: Centre

Only two persons from outside have bought properties in Jammu and Kashmir in the two years since Article 370 was abrogated and two Union Territories were carved out of the former state, the government...

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Lionel Messi agrees Paris St-Germain deal after Barcelona exit - Guillem Balague

Lionel Messi agrees a two-year deal with Paris St-Germain to join the French club, says BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague.

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Tarun Tejpal Urges "In-Camera" Hearing Of Plea Against His Acquittal

Tarun Tejpal in a submission before Bombay High Court sought an "in-camera" hearing of the Goa government's petition challenging his acquittal in a 2013 rape case, and sought its dismissal while...

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US Talking To Pak Leaders To Shut Down Safe Havens For Taliban: Pentagon

The US is having conversations with Pakistani leadership about the need to shutdown safe havens for Taliban terrorists along the Afghan-Pakistan border that are providing a source of more insecurity...

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QR Code Passes For Vaccinated Citizens At 65 Railway Stations: Mumbai Mayor

Arrangements will be made at 65 railway stations in Mumbai, where quick response or QR code-based passes will be issued to people who have taken both doses of Covid vaccine and wish to travel in...

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India Played Constructive Role In Afghanistan, Says Pentagon

India has played a constructive role in Afghanistan in the past by providing assistance in training and infrastructure improvements that helped maintain stability and good governance in the country,...

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Statehood Before J&K Polls, Bring Back Kashmiri Pandits: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday called for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood before assembly elections are held and batted for land and job rights for its residents.

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Girl, 13, Retells Mahabharata In Verse

Thirteen-year-old schoolgirl Sia Gupta has retold the Mahabharata entirely in verse, recasting the timeless tale of love and hate, truth and deceit, and intrigue and war in about 1,000 verses.

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Bangladesh Starts COVID-19 Vaccine Drive For Rohingya Refugees

Bangladesh began vaccinating thousands of Rohingya Muslims on Tuesday in the world's largest refugee settlement amid a surge in COVID-19 infections in the country, officials said.

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At BJP Meeting, PM Modi Asked MPs To Nurture Young Talent: Union Minister

The BJP parliamentary party on Tuesday gave a standing ovation to sportspersons who returned from Tokyo after their exemplary performances at the Olympics.

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For Migrant Workers, Getting Cooking Gas Connection Simplified: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today declared that migrants will not be required to submit ration cards or address proof to get cooking gas where they are working. A self-declaration as a "proof of...

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China elephants: 150,000 evacuated from path of trekking herd

The herd is finally headed for home after an extraordinary 17-month migration in Yunnan province.

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Monday, 9 August 2021

No Confusion Over Cabinet Expansion, Portfolios: Karnataka Chief Minister

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said there is no confusion regarding cabinet expansion and portfolio allocation and that he would talk to all those who have issues and will resolve...

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India Shall Aim At Top 10 Slot In Olympics: M Venkaiah Naidu

After the best-ever performance at the just-concluded Tokyo Olympics, India shall look at breaking into the top 10 at the earliest possible, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said on Monday.

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Watch: Juhi Chawla's Insta Rebuttal On 5G "Publicity Stunt" Charge

Delhi High Court dismissed her petition, imposed a Rs 20 lakh fine and said in stern remarks that the lawsuit appeared to be "for publicity".

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Taliban Capture Sixth Afghan Provincial Capital, Aibak: Deputy Governor

The Taliban on Monday seized a sixth Afghan provincial capital in less than a week, overrunning the northern city of Aibak, its deputy governor and an insurgent spokesman said.

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Delhi Logs 39 Fresh COVID-19 Infections; Active Cases Below 500-Mark

The national capital reported 39 COVID-19 infections and one fatality on Monday, while the number of active cases in the city dropped below 500 for the first time since April last year, according to...

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Moose Charges At Man Who Was Filming It. Split-Second Horror Caught On Camera

This is the terrifying moment a bull moose suddenly charged at a person filming it from a short distance away.

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"Won't Merge With Trinamool, But Will Fight BJP": Assam Leader Akhil Gogoi

Assam activist and MLA Akhil Gogoi has told NDTV that while a merger of his Raijor Dal with Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress is not possible, the two parties are hoping to work together against the...

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PM Modi "Must Intervene": Ashok Gehlot On Gujarat's Sabarmati Ashram Move

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday opposed the Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment project, saying the Gujarat government's decision to construct a museum by "demolishing" the ashram is...

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Jailed Samsung Chief Granted Release On Parole

The jailed de facto leader of the giant Samsung group will be released early on parole this week, South Korea's justice ministry said Monday, easing concerns over a possible leadership vacuum at the...

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"No Transaction" With Pegasus Maker: Defence Ministry To Parliament

Pegasus scandal: Defence Ministry says "no transaction" with spyware maker NSO Group

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Earth Observation Satellite GISAT-1 Launch This Week: All You Should Know

Just days before India celebrates Independence Day, the space sector will create history by launching the country's first Earth Observation Satellite (EOS). Scheduled to take off on August 12 from...

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Thunberg calls out climate impact of fashion brands in Vogue interview

Many companies are only pretending to care about the climate, the activist tells Vogue Scandinavia.

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UK Court Permits Nirav Modi To Appeal On Depression, Suicide Risk Grounds

A High Court judge in London on Monday granted fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi permission to appeal against a magistrates' court order before the Indian courts on mental health and human rights...

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'Status Of National Oxygen Task Force?' Supreme Court Asks Centre

The Supreme Court Monday asked the Centre to submit within two weeks the action taken report on implementing the suggestions of the court-appointed National Task Force on allocation of oxygen to...

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The Neeraj Chopra-Rajinikanth Connection, Explained By Randeep Hooda

Neeraj Chopra became a national hero on Saturday after his gold-winning performance in the men's javelin throw final at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Taliban Kill Afghan Radio Station Manager, Kidnap Journalist: Officials

Suspected Taliban fighters killed an Afghan radio station manager in Kabul and kidnapped a journalist in southern Helmand province, local government officials said on Monday, reporting the latest in a...

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CoinSwitch Kuber, NDTV Tie Up To Launch Crypto Content Across Platforms

NDTV has partnered with CoinSwitch Kuber to launch comprehensive and best-in-class content in the Cryptocurrency space. This partnership will see NDTV launch exclusive crypto destinations on...

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"Under PM Modi, India Has Revived Quad," Says Australian Diplomat: Report

Trade deals are about politics as much as economics, a swift deal between India and Australia would be an important sign of the democratic world's tilt away from China, said Australian Prime...

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PM Modi Announces Mission To Make India Self-Sufficient In Edible Oils

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced a National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) to make India self-sufficient in cooking oils, including palm oil, as he stressed on reducing the...

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"Death Knell For Fossil Fuels": UN Chief After Damning Climate Report

A bombshell climate science report "must sound a death knell" for coal, oil and gas, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday, warning that fossil fuels were destroying the...

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Once-In-50-Year Heat Waves Now Happening Every Decade: UN Climate Report

Extreme heat waves that previously only struck once every 50 years are now expected to happen once per decade because of global warming, while downpours and droughts have also become more frequent, a...

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China's Economic Risks Build as Delta Cases Spread, Prices Gain

China's economic risks are building in the second half of the year, with growth set to slow while inflation pressures are picking up, clouding the outlook for central bank support.

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As Delta Pushes US To 100,000 Daily Cases, Dr Fauci's Advice on Boosters

Anthony Fauci, the U.S.'s top infectious-disease doctor, said he's "strongly in favor" of speeding booster shots to people with weakened immune systems, a further sign of how the delta variant...

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