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Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe
Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios after becoming trapped. Source
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Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza
The realities of politics, war, zero trust, the deaths of thousands and the destruction of Gaza will make any agreement very complicated. Source
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What's in the Gaza peace deal roadmap?
Hamas says it has accepted a disarmament plan for Gaza which will see it lay down its arms and Israeli troops withdraw from the territory. Source
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Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco
Spain said most had returned to Morocco by Friday evening, as Italy suspended its Schengen agreement on free movement with Madrid. Source
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What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?
An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey. Source
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AC Milan and Italy great Baresi dies aged 66
AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, the Italian club announces. Source
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UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth. Source
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Fifa says 'nobody selling football' as plan continues
Football’s governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups. Source
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Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers feared missing after avalanche
An American, a Chinese national, an Omani and five Nepalis are said to be part of the group feared missing in Pakistan. Source
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Anthropic says AI models hacked three firms during cyber tests
It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms’ networks. Source
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Trump says Board of Peace has reached agreement for disarmament of Hamas
Israel and Hamas have yet to comment on the announcement. Source
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Uefa to boycott World Cups if Fifa plans approved
Uefa says “the World Cup is not for sale” after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposals. Source
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Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta
The territory’s leader said the influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene. Source
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Father of teen school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison
“It is clear you failed as a parent,” the judge told Colin Gray, who was found guilty earlier this year on charges stemming from the deadly 2024 school attack. Source
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Migrants seen swimming around border fence of Spanish enclave Ceuta
The North African enclave’s leader said resources were being overwhelmed after so many people entered by sea from Morocco. Source
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Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall. Source
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Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace
Iran may believe it can control its conflict carefully enough to keep pressure on the US while avoiding an all-out war. Source
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Man impaled by a hiking pole treks 10 miles down mountain
Instead of calling for a helicopter rescue, David Cifaldi hiked down Montana’s Granite Peak with a hiking pole piercing his side. Source
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At least five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says
A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih. Source
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Pesticide-sprayed tomatoes suspected to have killed 15 elephants in Kenya
Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya. Source
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Thousands evacuated in Crete as Europe battles wildfires
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island. Source
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Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year
It is not the first time the constitution has been amended to allow Daniel Ortega, 80, to stay in power for longer. Source
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Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast
Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed creating a big wave. Source
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Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offences
Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author. Source
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Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian – Polish PM
The unidentified object caused a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine during a Russian attack on the city of Lviv. Source
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Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says
The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies. Source
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Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt
The 19-year-old was “truly sorry” for causing trouble, his lawyers said. Source
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US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
The US military said the strikes were in response to Iran firing missiles at US forces in the Middle East on Tuesday. Source
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Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material
Telegram told the BBC it rejects the allegations and will contest them in court. Source
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India's CJP protests: Why tech alone won't stop exam paper leaks
Can computer-based testing stop NEET paper leaks? Experts say governance matters as much as tech. Source
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Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology. Source
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Watch: Japanese mall explodes after magnitude 6.8 earthquake
Search teams are still looking for survivors in the collapsed Aeon shopping centre. Source
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The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
Britain’s weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China’s robotics firms. Source
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Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offenses
Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author. Source
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Zendaya on working with Tom Holland in Spider-Man: ‘When you’re best friends it’s easy’
The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day. Source
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Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins
The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury. Source
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Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation. Source
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France fire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flames
“It’s our forest,” one volunteer fighting the fire in the Gironde region told the BBC, as other locals have refused to heed evacuations. Source
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Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct
The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers. Source
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Planes dump water on French wildfires as temperatures rise
Authorities have been trying to contain the wildfires, which have been burning for days. Source
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Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during US Senate hearing about Covid origins
The former top US health official is invoking his right to remain silent as senators grill him under oath about the pandemic. Source
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Thousands in Spain return home but new heatwave raises wildfire fears
Spain and France are both braced for the start of the fourth heatwave so far this summer and some fires have continued to burn. Source
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Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once. Source
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European wildfires in maps – and how they're being tackled
ByTom Bennett and the Visual Journalism team Since mid-July wildfires have torn through France, Spain, and Portugal forcing more than 300,000 people to evacuate their homes. France has seen its worst fires in two decades, while officials in the Spanish capital Madrid say they are the worst the region has ever experienced. President Emmanuel Macron,…
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Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism
The FSB claims the messenger app, created by Pavel Durov, has failed to remove accounts and channels used for recruitment by Ukraine’s secret service. Source
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'No safe options' for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF fighters advance
International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed. Source
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'I thought I would die': Survivors describe the shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake
Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock. Source
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Japan in a ‘race against time’ to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after quake
At least 13 people have been killed after the earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday. Source
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Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on
The two leaders sound encouraged after holding back-to-back bilaterals at the White House. Source
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How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs. Source
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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence. Source
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Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting
US Central Command says it intercepted “multiple” ballistic missiles fired by Iran. Source
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Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue
The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach. Source
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'A narcissist' – victim's family blasts Kohberger for challenging Idaho murder conviction
The man accused of killing four students in Idaho is taking back his plea, which was made to avoid the death penalty. Source
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Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan
Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup. Source
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French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' mid interview
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview. Source
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Ghana mourns its tallest man – a 'generous and popular giant'
Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33. Source
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Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde. Source
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Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades. Source
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Japan earthquake: What we know so far
Japan is reeling from a major 7.1 earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far. Source
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Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy
Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time – just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns. Source
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'A lover of life' – Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims
Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival. Source
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'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires
Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday. Source
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US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old
The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address. Source
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28 Indians onboard Mozambique-flagged vessel safe after attack in Iranian territorial waters
A Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker, with 28 Indian crew members onboard, came under attack in Iranian territorial waters on Friday (July 24, 2026). The Indian Embassy in Iran said it was aware of the attack on the vessel, DISHA, and confirmed that the Indian nationals were safe. “The Embassy has been in close contact with the…
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Many social media links taken down: Government sources on AI deepfake video of Piyush Goyal
Many social media links related to an AI-generated deepfake video of Piyush Goyal have been taken down, government sources said on Saturday (July 25, 2026), as the Union Minister alleged that his remarks to the media outside Parliament were “maliciously” altered in a clip to spread misinformation and that he has lodged a police complaint…
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Antonio Guterres set to be first UN chief to visit Syria since before 2011 war
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to address Syria’s new Parliament on July 27, and will visit a U.N. peacekeeping force Source
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18 Delhi Metro stations remain shut for fourth straight day amid CJP-led protest
The restrictions come as security arrangements remain in place in central Delhi in view of the CJP-led protest, which has drawn large crowds at the Jantar Mantar over the past few days Source
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ChatGPT said I had pellet injuries, Safdarjung Hospital backed it, says scribe with 30 wounds
“I had some idea that the injuries were caused by pellets. I took photos and consulted ChatGPT, which suggested that the injuries were likely caused by pellets. Then I went to the hospital, and the doctors confirmed it,” the journalist told The Hindu. Source
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166,000 evacuated as wildfires spin out of control in France, Spain
French President Emmanuel Macron on July 24, asked the army to mobilise to help contain the worst wildfire the country has ever seen after seeking European Union help, as a local official warned the blaze was heading towards Bordeaux Source
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Delhi High Court acquits man in 2006 rape case, says names do not define character
The judge noted that while it is common in North India to name children after Lord Ram, and for “Mohammad” to precede the names of many Muslims, “names do not shape the personality, person, conduct and behaviour.” Source
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Plea in Delhi HC challenges internet shutdown around Jantar Mantar protest site
Delhi High Court hears plea challenging internet shutdown near Jantar Mantar protest, citing unconstitutional and arbitrary suspension orders. Source
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Test cricket dictates to you what is necessary; if you push too hard, it will bite you: Mark Butcher
The former England cricketer talks about how the Test format is greater than any idea anybody may have about how it should be played, why he compared Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with Garry Sobers and what went into the making of his epic 173 not out against Australia in 2001 Source
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Pukasa holds protest meet in solidarity with Delhi students in Kerala’s Kochi
Left-leaning collective of writers and artists expresses solidarity with the ongoing student agitation in Delhi Source
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Spine surgeons conference under way in Chennai
The conference was inaugurated by V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras Source
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Odisha proposes radical reform in policy “Nutan Sakala” to curb trafficking of women, girls
Trafficking profile of the State raises concern as it has been recording highest number of human trafficking victims annually in India since 2021 with “near-zero” conviction rates in certain years Source
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U.S. House of Representatives again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect
The war has had “no clear mission, no strategy, no end goal,” said Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat who led the resolution on the House floor Source
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Flood toll climbs to 47 in Assam; over 7 lakh affected
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says localised heavy rainfall 436% above normal and cloudbursts upstream in Nagaland combined to cause the unprecedented devastation Source
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Infosys posts 12% rise in Q1 net profit; names Ashiss Kumar Dash CEO-designate
Salil Parekh said that he enjoyed leading Infosys from $10 billion in revenue to over $20 billion in revenue through during his tenure of two terms spanning nine years which would conclude on March 31, 2027 Source
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CJP protests | From exam paper leaks to unemployment, a generation at breaking point
For many young Indians, a loss of trust in education and rising economic insecurity are giving way to anger, anxiety and collective action Source
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‘Jana Nayagan’ movie review: ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay bids adieu to cinema with an overstuffed crowd-pleaser
Vijay’s farewell film is in equal parts a crowd-pleasing tribute and a political manifesto, wrapped within an uneven but engaging masala entertainer Source
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Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Supreme Court sets aside bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi
The court directed Sonam Raghuvanshi to surrender within three weeks; the Bench said that Ms. Raghuvanshi’s continued liberty at this stage would “hinder” the ongoing trial Source
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3,500 VBA workers detained ahead of Maharashtra bandh called by us: Prakash Ambedkar
VBA party chief Mr. Ambedkar appealed for a Statewide bandh to be observed in protest of the Centre’s education policies and the alleged police action against students and agitators in Delhi Source
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Omni HR Launches Native MCP Integration, Connecting AI Assistants to Live HR Data
Omni HR Launches Native MCP Integration, Connecting AI Assistants to Live HR Data Source
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U.S. House passes record $1.15 trillion defence bill
Though it traditionally sees significant bipartisan support, the 2027 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) passed the lower chamber in a 216-212 vote, a sign of the growing polarization under President Donald Trump Source
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Quarter-miler Vishal TK eyes strong debut in CWG
The 22-year-old created history earlier this year by becoming the first Indian man to break the 45-second barrier in the 400m, clocking 44.98 seconds to set the current Indian National Record in the event. Source
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Like Tokyo Olympics, India can end five-decade World Cup medal drought: Harmanpreet
“We had similar feelings as before the Tokyo Olympics. Our preparation is equally strong because our only goal is to end the 50-year World Cup podium drought,” Harmanpreet said Source
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NEET’s promise has failed; it’s time to trust States, writes M.K. Stalin
The student protests must serve as a wake-up call — not merely to improve exam security but to fundamentally rethink the entire framework of high-stakes national entrance exams Source
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APSRTC employees’ JAC seeks settlement of long-pending demands
JAC calls for PRC implementation, clearance of pending dues, recruitment, procurement of 4,000 buses and withdrawal of privatisation measures Source
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Policeman killed in terror attack in Kashmir; several youth detained
Security has been beefed up on the Amarnath Yatra route Source
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ABVP claims Jantar Mantar protest was ‘hijacked’, presses govt. to form panel on exam reforms
In a statement, the student wing of RSS denounces the clashes during the demonstration, saying the legitimate concerns of students should be addressed through dialogue, transparency and institutional reforms Source
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Protesters, petrol pump, police… and one woman
Delhi witnessed gratuitous violence during the CJP protests. This petrol pump was a site of violence. Source
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Delhi Metro shuts 16 stations due to ‘security reasons’
The closures come amid the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar Source
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Nu Skin India Partners with The Akshaya Patra Foundation to Support 700,000 Mid-Day Meals for Government and Government-Aided School Children
The partnership will support more than 3,000 students and includes a Pharmanex-linked giving initiative, reinforcing Nu Skin India’s purpose-led journey in the country Source
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What are pellet guns and why are they lethal?
Answers to some the frequently asked questions on the issue of the usage of pellet guns and violence in the Valley Source
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DBS is First Bank in Southeast Asia to be Named "World's Best Corporate Bank" by Global Finance
DBS is First Bank in Southeast Asia to be Named “World’s Best Corporate Bank” by Global Finance Source
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Global wars are delaying FTA talks, accounting for one-fifth of India’s trade
These deals include separate FTAs with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Israel, and the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union — cumulatively accounting for about 20% of India’s total trade. Source
