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Pak national Assembly to be dissolved on 9 Aug
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Pak national Assembly to be dissolved on 9 Aug

This will ensure transparency, fairness, and impartiality during the transitional period: PM

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August 05, 2023
Trump was told not to talk to witnesses in poll conspiracy case: That may be a challenge
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Trump was told not to talk to witnesses in poll conspiracy case: That may be a challenge

It was a routine part of a federal court hearing: The defendant was told not to discuss the case with any witnesses without lawyers present.

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August 05, 2023
Sunak considers skipping the UN meeting in September: Reports
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Sunak considers skipping the UN meeting in September: Reports

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering skipping the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations in September, reported on Thursday.

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August 05, 2023
Ukrainian official says drones hit naval ship in Russian port
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Ukrainian official says drones hit naval ship in Russian port

The Security Service of Ukraine and the country’s navy carried out the attack on Novorossiysk

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August 05, 2023
FCI using technology for bringing transparency in its Ops
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FCI using technology for bringing transparency in its Ops

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is using technology for bringing further transparency in its operations through development of procurement portal, automation of depot operations (DOS) to transform food supply management system, adoption of electronic file system (e-file), online financial accounting system (FAP), installation of CCTVs across its facilities and implementation of online human resource management software.

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August 05, 2023
Parl panel suggests govt to align jewellery BIS norms with international standard
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Parl panel suggests govt to align jewellery BIS norms with international standard

A high-level Parliamentary panel has suggested the government to explore the possibility of aligning the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms prescribed for precious metals and jewellery, with those of international standards prescribed by International Organisation of Standards, to promote exports of the precious metal jewellery.

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August 05, 2023
Andrew Yule all set to relaunch its business
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Andrew Yule all set to relaunch its business

The re-launching of several businesses of Andrew Yule with a bang, a 160 year old company known across the country for its precision and high quality work which is now a central government undertaking is more thrilling than any reel story.

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August 05, 2023
India, LAC region need to collaborate: Piyush Goyal
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India, LAC region need to collaborate: Piyush Goyal

Goyal said that India is keen for faster economic growth through enhanced trade and investment

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August 05, 2023
Two S Asian nations in transition
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Two S Asian nations in transition

In South Asia, election results are often contested by the losing parties. Most countries in the region have instituted election commissions to conduct free and fair polls.

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August 05, 2023
'AAP will contest all MP seats'
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'AAP will contest all MP seats'

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to enter the political fray in Madhya Pradesh and contest with its full might in the upcoming assembly polls in the state at the end of this year.

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August 05, 2023
Ukraine and Nato
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Ukraine and Nato

Irked with the uncertainty over membership, Ukrianian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted the alliance as it was a personal setback for him; he had harboured hopes that the Vilnius summit would culminate in a concrete invitation for Ukraine to join the alliance. In scathing criticism, Zelensky termed this Nato stance ‘unprecedented and absurd‘ when there is no time frame set ‘neither for the invitation nor for Ukraine‘s membership‘. He was also upset with vague wording about added conditions ‘even for inviting Ukraine‘

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August 05, 2023
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Parliament witnesses ruckus over Manipur issue

Both Houses of Parliament witnessed ruckus by the Opposition over the Manipur issue on Friday.

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August 05, 2023
Delhi HC issues notice to Centre, EC in PIL against Oppn parties using acronym 'INDIA'
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Delhi HC issues notice to Centre, EC in PIL against Oppn parties using acronym 'INDIA'

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to Centre on a PIL seeking direction to stop the opposition parties from using the acronym INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) for their alliance.

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August 05, 2023
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More than 200 shanties belonging to suspects involved in Nuh violence demolished

Law enforcement agencies have demolished more than 200 shanties of “illegal” immigrants, who were reportedly involved in the July 31 violent clashes in Haryana's Nuh district.

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August 05, 2023
Kharge hails SC verdict on Rahul; awaits Parl reinstatement
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Kharge hails SC verdict on Rahul; awaits Parl reinstatement

Following the judgment, party workers arrived at Congress headquarters, distributed sweets

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August 05, 2023
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YSRCP-TDP clash ahead of Naidu's visit

TDP blamed YSRCP minister P R Reddy alleging that he had sent goons to disrupt Naidu’s event

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August 05, 2023
Buddhadeb much better but not infection-free yet
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Buddhadeb much better but not infection-free yet

The condition of the former chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee is much better but he is not yet free from infections.

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August 05, 2023
Abhishek gets court relief
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Abhishek gets court relief

Against coercive action by central investigative agencies

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August 05, 2023
SC questions blanket HC order against registration of FIRs against Suvendu Adhikari
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SC questions blanket HC order against registration of FIRs against Suvendu Adhikari

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court to decide whether a two-year-old order restraining the West Bengal police from registering cases against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari should continue.

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August 05, 2023
Mamata is happy for Rahul
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Mamata is happy for Rahul

Didi led the way. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee was one of the first to greet the news.

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August 05, 2023
Historic initiative: Modi to launch project for redevelopment of 508 Rly stations on Sunday
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Historic initiative: Modi to launch project for redevelopment of 508 Rly stations on Sunday

In a historic initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the length and breadth of the country on Sunday via video conferencing.

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August 05, 2023
Chandrayaan-3 two-thirds of the way to the moon
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Chandrayaan-3 two-thirds of the way to the moon

The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, which was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota on 14 July, has covered about two-thirds of the distance to the Moon, and is slated to be inserted into lunar orbit on Saturday.

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August 05, 2023
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Depositors of Sahara Group cooperative societies begin getting back their money

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today launched the transfer of funds to the depositors of Sahara Group of Cooperative Societies through CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal in New Delhi.

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August 05, 2023
Bombay HC judge resigns in open court, 29 months before retirement
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Bombay HC judge resigns in open court, 29 months before retirement

In an unexpected development, Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench judge, Justice Rohit B. Deo resigned in the open court here on Friday noon.

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August 05, 2023
Truth always wins: Rahul Gandhi
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Truth always wins: Rahul Gandhi

After the Supreme Court stayed his conviction in the criminal defamation case over his ‘Modi surname’ remark, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday asserted that “Truth always wins” and that he has clarity about his path.

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August 05, 2023
Gyanvapi mosque case: SC allows ASI survey to continue
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Gyanvapi mosque case: SC allows ASI survey to continue

DELVING INTO THE PAST

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August 05, 2023
Defamation case: SC stays Rahul Gandhi's conviction
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Defamation case: SC stays Rahul Gandhi's conviction

The stay paves the way for the restoration of Gandhi’s Lok Sabha membership

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August 05, 2023
After Court Nod, Gyanvapi Survey Work To Resume Today
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After Court Nod, Gyanvapi Survey Work To Resume Today

After court nod, Gyanvapi survey work to resume today

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August 04, 2023
Will The World See An End Of Obesity?
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Will The World See An End Of Obesity?

If you have been on TikTok over the past several months, then you probably already know this.

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August 04, 2023
Lionel Messi masterclass seals Inter Miami's place in next round of League Cup
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Lionel Messi masterclass seals Inter Miami's place in next round of League Cup

Lionel Messi continues to add goals in bunches while still adapting to a new team.

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August 04, 2023