Tuesday 31 August 2021

US Exit From Afghanistan Was No Withdrawal — It Was A Shameful Rout

The US lacked even tactical patience, leave alone strategic, in leaving Afghanistan.

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DSSSB TGT Admit Cards Released: Here's How to Download

DSSSB TGT admit cards can be downloaded online from DSSSB's official website: dsssb.delhi.gov.in.

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Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar Spoof Called Jacqueline From Tihar: Report

The ED had questioned Jacqueline Fernandez regarding a money laundering scam recently.

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41,965 New COVID Cases, 460 Deaths in India; Active Cases Over 3.78 Lakh

More than 65.41 crore COVID vaccine doses have been administered since India's inoculation drive began in January.

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Will 'Prevent Misuse of Freedom of Press': Centre Defends New IT Rules

The new IT Rules seek to impose a ‘Code of Ethics’ on digital news publications and regulate their functioning.

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Bigg Boss OTT: Here's Why Divya Agarwal is Loved by Fans But Hated by Housemates

Bigg Boss OTT contestant Divya Agarwal often makes headlines.

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25 Injured in Stampede at Bengal Vaccination Centre; Govt to Now Issue Coupons

Similar scenes were noticed at Murshidabad medical college and in several places in North 24 Parganas district.

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SOS Afghanistan: Inside the Phone of a Helpless Refugee

As Taliban takes over Afghanistan, here's a reconstruction of a conversation between an Afghan refugee, her brother.

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LIC’s IPO: Get Cash, Get Adventurous, Get a Huge Foreign Policy Triumph

But the government is betraying a terrible lack of confidence by sticking to a safe domestic harbour.

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‘Wise Decision’: Joe Biden After US Troops Complete Withdrawal From Afghanistan

Biden also stressed on the cost of the war, emphasising that the US spent $300 million a day for the last 20 years.

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No, History Books Don't Only Teach About the Mughal Dynasty in Schools

We found that the empires Marathas, Rajputs, Mauryas, Ashoka, etc. were also a part NCERT history books.

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Tamil Nadu Bans Ganesh Chaturthi Processions, Closes Beaches on Sundays

The government barred the installation of idols in public places and congregations for the immersion of idols.

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'No Ordinary Crime at All': SC Rejects Asaram's Plea For Suspension of Sentence

The bench told Asaram's counsel that his client will get ayurvedic treatment in jail.

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50 Crore Indians Vaccinated | Union Health Minister Applauds COVID Warriors

India had earlier crossed the 1 crore mark on 27 August, when the vaccine was administered to 1.08 crore people.

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'Afghanistan Wasn’t Put In the Bag of the Last US Soldier': Amrullah Saleh

Saleh had announced on 17 August, that he is Afghanistan’s "legitimate caretaker President".

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Punjab Congress | 'My Duty': Harish Rawat Meets Sidhu

Harish Rawat will be meeting Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh at 12 pm on Wednesday.

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Incredible India’s Rising Bigotry Is ‘Kaafi Real'

With an increase in atrocities against India’s minorities, is the bigotry spike in incredible India Kaafi Real?

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21 Out of 34 Districts in Assam Affected by Floods, 2 Children Dead

PM Narendra Modi spoke to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and took stock of the flood situation in many parts of Assam.

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Monday 30 August 2021

9 Take Oath as Judges of Supreme Court; Only 1 Vacancy Left

Of these nine names, three are women and one – PS Narasimha – was a senior advocate.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Singhraj Adhana Takes Bronze in 10m Air Pistol Final

Singhraj Adhana's Bronze medal takes India's tally to a total of 8 medals at the Tokyo Paralympics.

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New Zealand Website Sells Charpai as ‘Vintage Indian Bed’ for Rs 41,000

The traditional Indian daybed was priced at 800 NZD on the Annabelle's site.

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US Turned Its Back on India in Afghanistan, Let’s Accept It

The US has conveyed that India is not a priority, but the BJP govt is keeping up the ‘happy marriage’ pretence.

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DU UG Admission 2021: Application Process for UG Courses to End Today

Candidates can apply for Delhi University UG programs on DU's official website: ugadmission.uod.ac.in.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Manish Narwal Tops Qualifying, Singhraj Reaches Final

India have so far won 7 medals at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics.

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DMK MLA's Son Among 7 Killed in Audi Car Crash in Bengaluru's Koramangala

The seven deceased include the son of Hosur MLA Prakaash Y from DMK, Karunasagar, and his wife Bindu.

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Was Nervous About How I Would Be Treated: 'KBC 13' Crorepati Himani Bundela

Himani Bundela became the first crorepati of Kaun Banega Crorepati 13, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.

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'Unequivocal on Terrorism': UN Security Council Adopts Resolution on Afghanistan

China and Russia were the outliers who abstained from voting on the UNSC resolution on Afghanistan.

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Why Bastar's Adivasis Resist Security Forces

Bastar saw one of the biggest mass movements in the region's recent history. What led to the uprising?

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PKL Auction 2021: UP Yodhas Make Pardeep Narwal Most Expensive Player

Patna Pirates backed out from retaining Pardeep Narwal.

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'Disservice to the Tragedy': Historians, Others Decry Jallianwala Bagh Makeover

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually inaugurated the Jallianwala Bagh memorial on 28 August.

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‘Haldi Dudh’ Made by His Mother Was Karnal Farmer Sushil Kajal’s Last Meal

A fellow villager who brought him back home, an eyewitness, and a neighbour recount Sushil Kajal's last day.

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30,941 New COVID-19 Cases, 350 Deaths in India; Active Cases Over 3.70 Lakh

More than 64.05 crore COVID vaccine doses have been administered since India's inoculation drive began in January.

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Drugs Case: NCB Gets Actor Armaan Kohli's Custody Till 1 September

Armaan Kohli was arrested by the NCB in connection to a drugs case.

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England Fret on Rotation as Kohli-Anderson Rivalry May Get a Break

James Anderson destroyed the Indian batting in the first innings of the third Test at Leeds.

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Deepika Padukone to Star in Cross-Cultural Romantic Comedy For STXFilms

The cross-cultural film will be produced by Deepika Padukone's banner, Ka Productions.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Rubina Francis in Final of Women's 10m Air Pistol

India won a Gold medal in shooting on Sunday through Avani Lekhara.

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US Completes Withdrawal of Forces From Afghanistan, Ending 20-Year War

The US had invaded Afghanistan in order to overthrow the Taliban in September 2001.

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Three Lives, Three Memoirs: Manuals For What India Was & Might Still Be in 2021

Memoirs of three extraordinary Indians show us a time when social change was not "outsourced" to politicians.

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Hit by COVID-19, Women in Telangana’s Self Help Groups Reel Under Debt Crisis

Many rural women who were hit by the economic crisis driven by COVID-19 are finding it difficult to clear the loans.

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COVID Deaths in Haveri District, Karnataka: Gross Medical Negligence Says Report

Duty doctors were not wearing PPEs and triaging was improper, the report reads.

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Karnataka Mandates Institutional Quarantine for Those Coming From Kerala

This comes at a time when the daily infections in Kerala continue to be rising.

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No Evidence Against Deshmukh in Leaked CBI Report, Says Cong; Seeks SC Probe

Report said there was "no congnisable offence committed by former Home Minister of Maharashtra Anil Deshmukh."

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Baaghi 3 Dir Ahmed Khan Gifts Wife Shaira a Limited Edition Batmobile, See Pics

Ahmed Khan, known for films like Lakeer, will reunite with Tiger Shroff for Heropanti 2.

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Tom Cruise’s BMW Stolen While Filming Mission Impossible 7: Reports

Mission Impossible actor Tom Cruise's bodyguard noticed the car was missing on Wednesday.

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Video of Indian Army Soldiers Collapsing Shared With Anti-Vaccine Narrative

The video shows Indian soldiers collapsing during an endurance run near Pathankot due to heat and exhaustion.

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JD(U) Says Nitish Kumar Has 'All Qualities' to Be PM; Demands NDA Panel

JD (U) demanded NDA coordination committees, both at the central and state levels, to "resolve various issues".

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Hurricane Ida Slams Louisiana, Knocks Out Power Across New Orleans

Some 302,000 homes and businesses in the state were without electricity.

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Staggered Lunch Breaks, Quarantine Rooms: SOPs Out for Delhi Schools, Colleges

A maximum of 50 percent students per classroom can be called depending on the capacity, the DDMA guidelines said.

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Nick Jonas Poses With His ‘Snack’ Priyanka Chopra in Pic From Los Angeles

Priyanka Chopra recently attended husband Nick Jonas' concert in the US.

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Shakespearean Bollywood: Revisiting Mira Nair’s 'Monsoon Wedding' 20 Years On

Mira Nair's 'Monsoon Wedding' completes 20 years.

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Shooter Avani Lekhara Becomes First Indian Woman to Win Paralympics Gold

Avani Lekhara bagged a gold in the women's 10m Air Rifle SH1 event with a world record score of 249.6.

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‘Unnecessary’: ICHR on Controversy Around Omission of Nehru’s Image

ICHR said there will be more Azaadi ka Amrut Mahotsav posters and it will try to accommodate more freedom fighters.

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Several Rockets Fired at Kabul Airport, Intercepted by Defence System: Report

US official told Reuters that preliminary reports didn't suggest US casualties "but that information could change."

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Lou Grant Actor Eddie Asner Passes Way Aged 91

Eddie Asner was the president of the Screen Actors Guild.

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Sunday 29 August 2021

Tokyo Paralympics: Devendra Jhajharia Bags Silver in Javelin

Devendra Jhajharia now has three medals at the Paralympic Games.

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Want to Maintain Afghanistan's Ties With India: Taliban's Doha Leader

Senior leader of Taliban Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai said that India is "very important for this subcontinent."

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42,909 New COVID-19 Patients, 380 Deaths in India; Active Cases Over 3.76 Lakh

More than 63.43 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered since India's inoculation drive began in January.

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India at Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Avani Wins Gold, Kathuniya Bags Silver

19-year-old shooter Avani Lekhara has won the first gold medal for India at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.

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Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations: Ideas to Celebrate Janmashtami at Home

Here are some ideas for you to celebrate Janmashtami at home.

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Krishna Janmashtami 2021 Decoration Ideas: How to Decorate Krishna Jhula at Home

Here's how you can decorate Krishna's Jhula at home.

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Indian Media Not Helping Modi Govt by Using Taliban to Demonise Muslims

India will end up engaging the Taliban, but the current right-wing media frenzy will make it humiliating for Modi.

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Tracing the History of Afghan Sikhs: Who Are They and What Happens to Them Now?

Sikhism in Afghanistan dates back to the 15th century, making the community as old as the religion itself.

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Amid Fears of Extremities, Afghan Folk Singer Killed by Taliban Fighter

Fawad Andarabi’s killing comes just days after a Taliban spokesperson was quoted saying that music will be banned.

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Happy Janmashtami 2021: Wishes Images, Quotes, Messages and Greetings

Here are some images, greetings and wishes in Hindi and English on the occasion of Janmashtami.

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15, Including Four Minors, Injured in Cylinder Blast in Mumbai's Dharavi

The injured were taken to Sion hospital.

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Changing Equation in Afghanistan Forced Us To Change Strategy: Rajnath Singh

"We are changing our strategy and the formation of Quad underlines this strategy," Rajnath Singh said.

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‘Did Small Jobs To Stay Relevant’: Dino Morea on His Journey in the Industry

Dino Morea also spoke about how being healthy and fit helped him cope mentally during this time.

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Farmer Injured in Karnal Lathi-Charge Dies of Heart Attack, BKU Leader Says

"The farming community will always remember his sacrifice," senior BKU leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni wrote on Twitter.

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Farmers Hold Mahapanchayat, Block Roads, Day After Lathi-Charge by Haryana Cops

Farmers' organisations have reportedly issued a call to block all Haryana highways till those detained are released.

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Muslim Dosa Seller Warned, His Stall Vandalised in Mathura Over Hindu Name

The dosa seller Irfan was asked why his eatery was named “Shrinath”.

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Threw Stones at Cops, Blocked Highway: Khattar Defends Police Action on Farmers

Speaking to the media, Haryana CM Khattar said that the action taken by the police was to maintain law and order.

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Ujjain: Muslim Man's Wares Thrown, Forced to Chant 'Jai Shri Ram'

The man, Rashid, was also forced to chant ‘Jai Shree Ram’

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Tribal Man Dies in MP After Being Thrashed, Bound and Dragged on the Road

A video that surfaced online purportedly show Bheel being dragged on the road by the vehicle.

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'Smash the Skulls' Can't Crush a Movement: BJP Must Realise Farmers Won't Quit

PM Modi paid tribute to Jallianwala Bagh martyrs even as Haryana police attacked protesting farmers in Karnal.

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Pune Banker Feeds Over 30 Parrots Every Day During Lockdown

Radhika Sonawane is a finance professional that fed and cared for these parrots every day since the lockdown.

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PM Modi Virtually Inaugurates Renovated Jallianwala Bagh Memorial

Four museum galleries have been created in the renovated Jallianwala Bagh memorial.

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45,083 New COVID Cases, 460 Deaths in India; Active Cases Over 3.68 Lakh

India has administered over 73.8 lakh doses of COVID jabs, taking the total count to around 63.09 crore so far.

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In 80th Episode of Mann ki Baat, PM Modi Pays Tribute to Major Dhyan Chand

PM Narendra Modi also lauded the youth of India and said that they want to do something new and on a large scale.

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Under India’s Presidency, UNSC Skips Taliban Reference in Statement on Terror

Reports have dubbed it “the first signal by international community that Taliban is no longer a global outcaste.”

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FAQ: Sunday Lockdown To Continue in Kerala. What’s Allowed? What’s Not?

What is allowed on Sundays? What is not? Here's everything you need to know about Kerala lockdown.

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Saturday 28 August 2021

Photos of Symbolic Protest in Afghanistan Shared as Kabul Airport Blast

The 2017 photo showed a symbolic protest held in Kabul to bring awareness on the high number of civilian casualties.

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New Kabul Terror Attack 'Highly Likely' in 24-36 Hours: US Prez Biden Warns

Biden warned that the situation in Kabul "continues to be extremely dangerous".

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'Bhashkor’s Death Was Also About Giving Piku A Chance at Freedom'

Book Excerpt: “It is interesting to allow yourself to completely surrender to the character," says Juhi Chaturvedi.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Bhavina's Magical Run Ends with Silver in Table Tennis

Bhavina Patel bagged India's first Silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just For You

We sifted through the weekend opinions section, so you wouldn't have to.

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Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2021: Wishes, Images and Quotes

Here are some wishes, images and quotes on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami

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National Sports Day 2021: History, Significance and Quotes

First National Sports Day was celebrated in India on 29 August 2012.

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Court Seeks Medical Report, Tax Returns of Honey Singh in Domestic Violence Case

The Court gave Honey Singh an exemption on personal appearance for medical reasons.

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Hathras Gang Rape: Allahabad HC Refuses To Stay or Transfer Trial

The HC's decision was informed by the report submitted by the District Judge on the incident.

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Friday 27 August 2021

Farmers in Nashik Dump Crates of Tomato as Wholesale Market Price Plummets

The farmers have demanded better procurement rates from wholesalers as they have incurred huge losses.

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An Ode to Poet Firaq Gorakhpuri on His 125th Birth Anniversary

Firaq Gorakhpuri's niece Alka Sahai Pathak writes about the poet's life.

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46,759 New COVID-19 Cases, 509 Deaths in India; Active Cases Over 3.59 Lakh

More than 62.29 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered since India began its inoculation drive in January.

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Afghanistan: After Kabul Attack, US Conducts Drone Strike Against IS-K 'Planner'

"Initial indications are that we killed the target," a spokesperson for US Central Command said on the drone strike.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Sensational Bhavina Marches Into Gold Medal Round in TT

Bhavani Patel is set to claim a historic Table tennis medal for India's at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

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After Taliban Takeover, Disaster Capitalism Is the Next Stop for Afghanistan

Epidemics, disasters, coups, all have something in common historically — they lead to disaster capitalism.

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Released on Bail, Rane Threatens to Expose Thackeray Family's 'Old Secrets'

Rane emphasized that he has spent 39 years in Shiv Sena and 'knows the party's secrets'.

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In MP's Dewas, Muslim Hawker Thrashed for Not Showing Aadhaar Card

A case has been registered under IPC sections 294 (abusing), 323 (causing hurt), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 34.

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FAQ: What is The New AY.12 Sub-Lineage of Delta Variant? Should I Be Concerned?

What is the new AY.12 sub-lineage? What is the difference between AY.12 and Delta variant? Should I be concerned?

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WebQoof Recap: Misinformation Around The Afghanistan Crisis And More

From misinformation about visuals from Afghanistan to a violence being given a communal angle.

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Krishna Janmashtami 2021: Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Significance

This year, Janmashtami will be celebrated on Monday, 30 August.

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Pujara, Rohit, Kohli Lead Charge as India Stay in the Hunt Against England

India trail England by 139 runs at Stumps on Day 3 at Headingley.

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India Achieves Single-Day COVID Jab Milestone, Administers 1 Crore Doses

The highest number of vaccination recorded so far in a single day was over 88 lakh doses administered on 17 August.

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In Photos: India This Week

From Union Minister Narayan Rane's arrest to launch of NMP, here's a glimpse of India this week.

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Bhavina Patel: A Career Of Many Setbacks, Answered With More Fightback

Bhavani Patel is set to become India's first medallist at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

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Take The Quint's Weekend Quiz to Find Out How Up-To-Date You Are!

Have you been tracking the news this week?

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Kabul Bombings: What Kind of Future is Afghanistan Headed Towards?

The bombings claimed the lives of at least 95 Afghan civilians, 13 US troops and injured dozens more.

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This 22-Yr-Old Vada Pav Seller Started With Rs 300 After Losing Parents, Job

Against all odds: Omkar Godbole's story of survival.

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Mysuru Rape: DGP to Supervise Investigation, Says Karnataka CM Bommai

A Mysuru college student travelling along with her friend was allegedly raped by four men on 24 August night.

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Aimee Lou Wood on How an Intimacy Coordinator Helped Her on 'Sex Education' Set

Sex Education actor Aimee Lou Wood also opened about her struggles as a teenager.

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Priyanka Chopra Gets Hurt on Citadel Sets, Shares Pic

Priyanka Chopra is shooting for her upcoming series Citadel created by Patrick Moran and the Russo brothers.

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Thursday 26 August 2021

What is ISIS-K, the Group Behind Kabul Blasts? What's Its Rivalry With Taliban?

An attack by ISIS-K outside Kabul’s airport has left at least 60 people dead, including at least a dozen US Marines.

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Modi Govt’s Deportation Disaster Shows It Doesn’t Care About Afghans

The Indian government has slammed its doors shut when Afghans are in dire straits.

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Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations: Ideas to Celebrate Janmashtami at Home

Here are some ideas for you to celebrate Janmashtami at home.

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'Will Hunt You Down and Make You Pay': US President Biden After Kabul Blasts

Several other countries, including India, UK and Canada, also expressed their condemnation of the terror attack.

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Made a Mistake: Shilpa Shetty Shares Cryptic Post Amid Raj Kundra's Arrest

Shilpa Shetty's husband and businessman Raj Kundra has been arrested in a porn films case.

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Chhattisgarh Congress: Baghel Summoned To Delhi Again, What Led To This Crisis?

The Congress high command has now summoned Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel to Delhi for the second time.

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Video of Man Brutally Killed in Karnataka Shared With a False Communal Spin

The graphic video is not from Rajasthan and shows the brutal murder of 'history sheeter' Anwar Shaikh in Karnataka.

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Anupam Kher Dines At Priyanka Chopra's New York Restaurant, Shares Pics

Priyanka Chopra's restaurant Sona opened its doors for the public in March this year.

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Before the Release of 'Spencer', Watch These Films For Your Princess Diana Fix

Watch these films and documentaries about Diana, Princess of Wales.

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India Makes Aatmanirbhar Plans For Palm Oil, But at Huge Cost to the Environment

India spends several thousand crores to cater to the huge edible oil demand in the country.

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Kabul Airport Blasts: 60 Afghans, 13 US Troops Dead; IS Claims Responsibility

Catch all the updates on the Kabul airport blasts and the Afghanistan crisis here.

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What is a Smart Ball? Does it Play Differently to a Standard Cricket Ball?

Smart Ball enables data and information to flow from inside the ball that’s being bowled.

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Video of Mob Attacking a Car in Bihar Shared With False Communal Spin

The video of a Muharram procession attacking a car from Katihar, Bihar was shared with a false communal angle.

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Quad Navies Begin Four-Day Malabar Exercise off Coast of Guam

Quad countries carry out the 25th edition of the Malabar exercise from 26 August to 29 August off the coast of Guam.

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'Need to Stand United Against Terrorism': MEA Condemns Kabul Blasts

Over 100 people, including Afghan citizens as well as US army personnel, have been reported dead in the twin blasts.

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Countries That Fought Taliban Need to Accept Afghan Refugees: Wajahat Ali

As Afghans look to the world for help, is the international community prioritising refugee rehabilitation?

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Root Century Helps England Post 423/8 by Stumps on Day 2, Lead India by 345

Joe Root scored a century to help England lead India by 345 runs at Stumps on Day 2 of the third Test.

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WFI 'Forgives' Vinesh Phogat, Gives Her 'One More Chance to Rectify Mistakes'

Vinesh Phogat can now compete in the national trials for the World Championships on 31 August.

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US Has Abandoned its Allies in Afghanistan, Should Extend Deadline: Nikki Haley

The diplomat and politician criticized the US administration and the UN in their dealings with the Taliban.

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Supreme Court To Adopt ‘Hybrid’ Mode, Begin Physical Hearings From 1 Sep: Report

The apex court will reportedly decide on holding physical hearing on all days on the basis of the COVID situation.

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Leander Paes Announces New Venture - Joins Sporjo as Ambassador

Leander Paes won an individual Olympic Bronze medal in singles in tennis in 1996 at Atlanta Olympics.

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KBC 13 Hosts Its First ‘Crorepati’ Himani Bundela, Aims for 7 Crores

KBC 13 contestant Himani Bundela won Rs. 1 crore on the 15th question posed by host Amitabh Bachchan.

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COVID-19: Is India Entering the Endemic Stage?

An endemic is defined as a stage in the pandemic when the virus is only present in small areas of the population.

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Wednesday 25 August 2021

Virat Kohli Should Call Sachin And Ask for Help: Sunil Gavaskar

James Anderson dismissed Virat Kohli for a seventh time in Tests.

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Masor Tenga: Flavourful & Delicious Assamese Sour Fish Curry

We've fished out the best tangy curry recipe, period.

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OnlyFans Reverses Rule On Sexually Explicit Content – Why Was It Banned Earlier?

What pushed OnlyFans to ban pornographic content? What are content creators saying?

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46,164 New COVID-19 Cases, 607 Deaths in India; Active Cases Over 3.33 Lakh

Among the states, Kerala reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, with 31,445 new infections.

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Spencer: First Poster For Kristen Stewart's Princess Diana Film Out

Spencer, a film on Princess Diana & starring Kristen Stewart in the lead, is directed by Pablo Larraín.

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Headingley Crowd Throws Ball at Mohammed Siraj; Captain Kohli Displeased

India were bowled out for 78 by England on Day 1 of the Leeds Test.

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How Bhopal, Once India's 'Hockey Nursery', Lost Its Craze for the Sport

Once the Mecca of hockey in India, Bhopal has not seen a major hockey player emerge in the last 2 decades.

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Could Have Applied Ourselves Better: Pant After India Skittled Out for 78

James Anderson picked three wickets in the first hour of the day to derail India's batting.

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Abhishek Bachchan Undergoes Surgery After 'Freak' Accident; Shares Pic

Abhishek Bachchan wrote on Instagram that he is recovering & has resumed work in Chennai.

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Amid Rane Row, Uddhav Thackeray's Remark on Yogi Surfaces; BJP Leader Seeks FIR

A BJP leader has sought an FIR against Maharashtra Chief Minister Thackeray over his allegedly provocative remarks.

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Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, 'How Are You?' Is a Difficult Question

The question brings back baggage — the baggage of loss, memories and finitude.

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Interactive: How Afghanistan Will Look If Women Disappear From Public Spaces

An entire generation of Afghan women witness the spaces they rightfully occupied disappear into nothingness.

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Govt Approves 9 Names Sent by Collegium for Elevation as SC Judges: Reports

Of these nine names for elevation as SC judges, three are women and one a senior advocate.

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FAQ: India to Enter Endemic Stage In 2022? What Does This Mean

What exactly is the endemic stage? Can I ditch my mask at this stage? Here's all you need to know.

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Mother Teresa Strove for Human Dignity, Fr Swamy Did Too – Albeit Differently

While Mother Teresa's work revolved around charity and development, Stan's was a more rights-based approach.

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Govt Should Not Withdraw Cases Against MP, MLA Without Approval from HC: SC

The SC emphasised that it is not wrong to withdraw cases of malicious prosecution, but HCs must examine such cases.

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Supreme Court Stops Demolition of 21 Settlements on Railway Line in Surat

10,000 houses on railway land between Udhna and Surat are under threat of forced evictions for a third railway line.

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International Dog Day 2021: History, Significance and Quotes

First International Dog Day was celebrated on 26 August 2004.

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Here Are 15 Inspiring Quotes by Mother Teresa on Her Birth Anniversary

This year, the world is celebrating the 111th birth anniversary of Mother Teresa.

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England Dominate Day 1 at Leeds: Bowl India Out For 78, Lead by 42 at Stumps

At Stumps on Day 1, England led India by 42 runs.

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'Cheerio Virat!': Watch Barmy Army's Virat Kohli Send-Off at Headingley

Virat Kohli got out to James Anderson on 7.

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Taliban Agrees to Let Afghans Leave Country After 31 Aug Deadline: German Envoy

Director Stanekzai told the envoy that Afghans with legal documents will be allowed to travel after 31 August.

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14-Day Institutional Quarantine Mandatory in Delhi for Afghanistan Evacuees

Transportation of passengers from arrival airport will be taken care of by ITBP.

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Tuesday 24 August 2021

'For My Sisters': Meet the 24-Yr-Old DU Grad Who Led Protests in Kabul

24-year-old Crystal Bayat is a Political Science graduate from Delhi University.

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37,593 New COVID-19 Cases, 648 Deaths in India; Active Cases Over 3.22 Lakh

More than 59.55 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered since India's inoculation drive began in January.

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How Bhopal, Once India's 'Hockey Nursery', Lost Its Craze for the Sport

Once the Mecca of hockey in India, Bhopal has not seen a major hockey player emerge in the last 2 decades.

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Two New Players Named in Indian Women's Squads For Australia Tour

India will play a T20 and ODI series in Australia, along with a one-off Test.

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16 of 78 Evacuated From Afghanistan Test COVID-Positive in Delhi

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had received the returnees, who included three granthis, at the airport.

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Officer Who Stopped Salman Khan at Airport Rewarded, Not Penalised: CISF

A number of people had praised the CISF officer, who asked Salman Khan to follow security protocol at the airport.

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TN BJP Gen Secy Resigns After 'Sting' Video; Party Head Annamalai Reacts

Annamalai acknowledged that YouTuber and journalist Madan Ravichandran had met him and informed him about the video.

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Afghan Fruit Suppliers Fear for Lives and Livelihoods As India Trade Takes a Hit

As the Taliban take control, an American non-profit that works with Afghan farmers makes an appeal to India.

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India Can Back Ahmad Massoud’s Anti-Taliban Struggle, or Risk Being Cornered

India must support the growing resistance in Panjshir in the face of a visibly anti-India Taliban.

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On Pace to Finish Afghanistan Evacuation by 31 Aug: US President Biden

Catch all the updates on the Afghanistan crisis here.

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COVID-19 Situation in India May Be Reaching Endemic Stage: WHO Chief Scientist

WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan said that COVID-19 is likely to reach an endemic stage by 2022.

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What's Wrong With The Income Tax E-Filing Portal? How Can Infosys Help?

We explain what glitches have been reported in the tax portal and what is being done to address them.

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From Shiv Sena to BJP: Who is Narayan Rane, the Union Minister Who Got Arrested?

Rane's arrest marked the first time a serving Union Minister was arrested in over two decades.

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Narayan Rane's Arrest: BJP's 'Poke & Provoke' Worked, Sena Takes to the Streets

The BJP knows that the Shiv Sena cannot stand Narayan Rane and that's precisely why he's been put at the forefront.

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Home Alone: Orphaned by COVID, 3 Teen Siblings Live by Themselves

When their father died of COVID, three Hyderabad teenagers took up adult roles to manage their household.

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Why Has a Paver Road Through Mollem National Park Angered Goans?

The construction of a paver road from Mollem to Dudhsagar has environment activists in Goa worried. Here's why.

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'Economic Jihad': Hindutva Groups Call For Boycott of Muslim Vendors

Such narratives are spread on other right-wing groups on social media, religious leaders and far-right TV channels.

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Man Beaten, Told to 'Go to Pakistan' in Video: Ajmer Police Files FIR Against 5

5 men have been arrested for assaulting an indigent person who had come to beg for alms in Ajmer's Ramganj.

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In 4 Years Since Nilekani's Return, Infosys Market Cap Climbs From $35B to $100B

Infosys has become the fourth Indian company to cross the market cap of $100 billion.

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The Rolling Stones' Drummer Charlie Watts Passes Away at 80

One of the greatest drummers of his generation, Watts was also a cherished husband, father and grandfather.

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Decoding the Rise in Cases of Economic Boycott of Muslim Vendors

Hate crimes are part of a larger campaign scripted by local Hindu activists, religious leaders, and politicians.

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34 Congress Legislators Demand Removal of Captain Amarinder Singh as Punjab CM

Meanwhile, Amarinder Singh's loyalists have demanded action against Navjot Sidhu's aides for their recent remarks.

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Danish Siddiqui Was Left Behind During Hasty Retreat by Afghan Forces: Report

This latest investigation by Reuters sheds light on key details pertaining to Siddiqui's death.

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Women Cricketers' Salaries in The Hundred Set to Rise from Next Edition

The lowest pay for the women cricketers at The Hundred is 3,600 pounds.

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Mariyappan Among Indian Paralympians In Quarantine, Will Miss Opening Ceremony

With Mariyappan in quarantine, javelin thrower Tek Chand has been named the flag-bearer for the opening ceremony.

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Man Beaten, Told to 'Go to Pakistan' in Video From Ajmer; Police Books 5

5 men have been arrested for assaulting an indigent person who had come to beg for alms in Ajmer's Ramganj.

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Two FIRs Against Narayan Rane for ‘Would’ve Slapped' Uddhav Thackeray Remark

Shiv Sena leader Sanjar Raut said, "To impress BJP leadership, Rane has been attacking Shiv Sena and its leaders."

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer: Tom Holland Promises a Thrilling Ride

Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer also has Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange.

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Monday 23 August 2021

Google Doodle Celebrates Tokyo Paralympics 2020 with Champion Island Games

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 is scheduled to take place in Tokyo from 24 August to 5 September 2021.

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England Captain Joe Root Promises Measured Response to Aggressive Kohli & Co

'I just want us to go out and be the best version of ourselves," said England captain Joe Root.

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'KBC 13' Contestant Gyaan Raj on Why He Couldn't Accept Study Offer From ISRO

Kaun Banega Crorepati 13 had its premiere on Monday, 23 August.

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Airtel's Plea Against Payment of Videocon's AGR Dues to Be Heard in SC Today

Airtel, in 2016, had entered into a spectrum agreement with Videocon, which owes the government Rs 1,376 crore.

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25,467 New COVID-19 Cases, 354 Deaths in India; Active Cases Over 3.19 Lakh

More than 58.89 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered since India's inoculation drive began in January.

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US Shares Photos of Soldiers Helping Afghans, Netizens Call it 'Propaganda'

In photos shared by the US Department of Defense, soldiers are seen helping Afghan children.

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Here's Why Kangana Ranaut-Starrer 'Thalaivii' Has an Extra 'I' in Its Title

Thalaivii, based on the life of J Jayalalithaa, will release in theatres on 10 September.

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For US & the West, China’s Uighurs Are Nothing More Than a Political Hook

The West, with centuries of experience in conducting genocide, is now against China’s treatment of its Uighurs.

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Court Rejects Interim Bail Pleas of Elgar Parishad Accused Navlakha, Teltumbde

The activists had filed pleas for temporary bail, citing the cause of prison decongestion in light of COVID-19.

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Afghanistan: Biden Speaks to UK PM Amid Uncertainty On Evacuation Deadline

Catch all the updates on the Afghanistan crisis here.

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Photo of Potholes From MP Shared Taking a Dig at UP CM Yogi Adityanath

The photo shows the condition of an under-construction national highway in Madhya Pradesh.

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CAG Kumbh Report: Discrepancies in UP Govt's Expenditure, Poor Waste Management

The Aam Aadmi Party lambasted the UP government over alleged corruption in hosting the event.

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FAQ: Which Countries Are Opening Doors to Afghan Refugees? Which Are Not?

Thousands of Afghans are fleeing to take shelter as refugees in other countries, following the Taliban takeover.

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Father Figure & Icon: St Stephen’s College Professor Dr David Baker Passes Away

For all of us in St Stephen’s, especially those who studied History, Dr Baker was someone we admired and respected.

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Krishna Janmashtami 2021: Date and History

This year, Janmashtami will be celebrated on Monday, 30 January 2021.

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Indore Bangle Seller Thrashed by Mob Arrested Under POCSO for 'Molesting Minor'

An FIR had been registered against the man under nine sections, including two under the POCSO Act.

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3rd Test: Pacer Saqib Mahmood Set to Replace Wood, Malan Also Likely to Play

Pacer Saqib Mahmood will in likelihood play the third Test against India as Mark Wood's replacement.

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Chidambaram Exclusive: 'Our Liberty Being Infringed by This Government'

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in conversation with The Quint's Editorial Director Sanjay Pugalia.

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Sunday 22 August 2021

JEE Main 2021 Session 4 Admit Card Released: Here's How to Download

JEE Main 2021 session 4 exam will be conducted on 26, 27, 31 August, and 1 and 2 September 2021.

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20-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Female RJ of North Kashmir

Samaniya Bhat is a mass communication graduate and works at Radio Chinar 90.4 FM.

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Pa Ranjith Calls Out Rolling Stone India For 'Invisibilising' Arivu From Cover

Rolling Stone India's cover features 'Enjoy Enjaami' & 'Neeye Oli' Dhee & Shan, while leaving out lyricist Arivu.

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'BJP Has Never Been Against Caste-Based Census': Sushil Modi

A delegation led by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will meet with PM Modi on Monday to discuss the demand for a caste census.

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‘Hope is We Won’t Have to Extend’ Deadline: Biden on Evacuations in Afghanistan

Biden said the US military had moved approximately 3,900 personnel out of Afghanistan over the last 24 hours.

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Admire Kohli But Aggression Should be Within Limits: Farokh Engineer

Virat Kohli's displays of passion and aggression at Lord's has attracted plenty of comments.

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11-Party Delegation Led by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Meet PM Modi on Caste-Census

CM Kumar had earlier said caste census will benefit all sections of the society and facilitate better governance.

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Mahesh Manjrekar Undergoes Surgery For Cancer: Report

Mahesh Manjrekar reportedly underwent surgery for urinary bladder cancer.

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Virat Kohli and Co Begin Preparations for Third Test at Headingley

India lead the five-match Test series 1-0 after winning the Lord's Test.

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Govt Considering Ban on Hurriyat Conference Under UAPA: Reports

The government is considering a ban on the Hurriyat under its zero tolerance policy for terrorism.

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25,072 New COVID Cases, 389 Deaths in India; Active Cases Over 3.33 Lakh

Meanwhile, more than 58.25 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered so far.

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Tamil Nadu Class 10 Result to be Announced Today: How to Check TN SSLC Result

Tamil Nadu SSLC result is scheduled to be announced at 11 AM on Monday.

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FIFA & FIFPro Working to Help Evacuate Afghanistan Players: Fatma Samoura

FIFA and FIFPro are working together to evacuate Afghanistan footballers quickly from the country.

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Ahead of KBC 13's Premiere, Amitabh Bachchan Takes Part in a Rapid Fire Round

Kaun Banega Crorepati will premiere on Sony TV on Monday, 23 August.

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Rashid Khan Shows Support For Country by Painting Afghanistan Flag on Face

Playing for Trent Rockets in The Hundred on Friday night, Rashid Khan sported Afghanistan's flag on both his cheeks.

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30 More Test Positive as Paralympic Organisers Mull Stricter Measures

The Tokyo Paralympic Games begin on 24 August in Japan.

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World U20 Athletics Championship: Shaili Takes Silver in Long Jump

India finished with three medals at the World U20 Athletics Championship in Nairobi.

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Bengaluru’s COVID-19 Reporting Transparent Compared to Other Megacities: Study

Of all major cities in India, B'luru has been the most transparent in reporting COVID-19 data, a study has shown.

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Afghanistan: Taliban Fighters Heading Towards Panjshir to 'Control' it

Catch all the updates on the Afghanistan crisis here.

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With Afghanistan, Biden Presents His Own Rendition of America First!

Biden doctrine on Afghanistan seems to be uncannily similar to one of Donald Trump’s, writes Akshobh Giridharadas.

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Saira Banu Birthday: Can You Score a 10/10 on This Quiz?

Saira Banu is popular for films like 'Padosan' and her debut 'Junglee,' and was married to late Dilip Kumar.

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721 Children in CCIs Contracted COVID-19 Since Outbreak: RTI

No child fatalities due to coronavirus have been reported, as per the country’s apex child rights body.

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UK Offers COVID-19 Antibody Tests to Study Immune Response in Patients

It would help gain "vital insight" into the impact of the vaccination drive and immune responses to variants.

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'Irreparable Loss' Says PM Modi as Politicians Pay Last Respects to Kalyan Singh

Former UP Chief Minister Kalyan Singh breathed his last in Lucknow on Saturday, 20 August.

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Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone Step Out for Ranveer's Mom's Birthday

Watch Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone come together for a family celebration.

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Health Minister: Afghan Returnees To Be Vaccinated Against Polio for Free

This decision was taken as Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only two countries where polio is still endemic.

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Afghan MP Narinder Singh Khalsa Among 23 Sikhs Rescued From Kabul

Singh's father, Avtar Singh, was killed in a 2018 terror attack in Jalalabad.

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Spotted: Salman Khan In Disguise In Russia For 'Tiger 3'

Here's Salman Khan walking in the streets of Russia in disguise for his new film.

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Mufti Says Govt Must Learn From Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan, Sparks Row

BJP accused her of indulging in a 'politics of hatred' and said anyone conspiring against India would be destroyed.

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Sushant Singh Rajput's Sister Remembers the Actor On Rakshabandhan

Sushant Singh Rajput's sister posts wishes for the late actor on Rakshabandhan.

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Hindutva Group Stops Bus With Muslim Man, Hindu Woman, Drag Them to Cops

Data compiled by activists show an increase in the number of moral policing cases in Dakshina Kannada in 2021.

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If Pak Uses Gun to Shut J&K, What’s Wrong to Counter With a Stick: L-G Sinha

He also said that no force had been used to show normalcy on 5 August.

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My Language of Love Begins and Ends With Zaid Darbar: Gauahar Khan

Gauahar Khan says she always wanted to be an actor and talks about her marriage to Zaid Darbar.

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Saturday 21 August 2021

Afghanistan Crisis: 107 Indians on Their Way to Delhi From Kabul

Two other flights carrying around 350 people evacuated from Kabul, landed in Delhi on Sunday morning.

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Facebook Page In The Name Of Fugitive UP Don Takes On Ex-DGP

Baddo, serving life sentence in murder case & carrying reward of Rs 2.5 lakh, is the most wanted fugitive in UP

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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just For You

We sifted through the weekend opinions section, so you wouldn't have to.

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Afghanistan: Heart of Asia, Cradle of Civilisations

Dr Rakhshanda Jalil reminisces about her visit to Kabul and the warmth of its people.

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Kalyan Singh’s Rise Kindled a New Era in Uttar Pradesh Politics

Appointing a backward-caste leader as chief minister in 1991 was the beginning of a political rollercoaster in UP.

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Raksha Bandhan 2021: Happy Rakhi Images with Quotes

Here are some images with quotes to send to your siblings on Raksha Bandhan

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Happy Raksha Bandhan 2021: Rakhi Quotes, Wishes, Messages for Brothers & Sisters

Here are some quotes, wishes, and messages on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

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Kalyan Singh Passes Away: Former UP CM, BJP Veteran, 'Hindu Hriday Samrat'

Kalyan Singh, the former UP chief minister and Rajasthan governor, was 89 years old.

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Former UP Chief Minister Kalyan Singh Passes Away

He was previously reported to be in critical condition.

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Rakhi Special: Frosting the Brother-Sister Bond Over a Cake-Bake Session!

DISCLAIMER: Be sure to make extra. This is going to be a crowd favourite!

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Guj Anti-Conversion Law Interferes With Right to Choice: HC Order Highlights

The order passed further observed that the provisions of the law, put consenting parties “in great jeopardy”.

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A Low Hanging Fruit: What PM's Role in Launch of Somnath Temple Projects Means

There is actually no end to grandiosity and vanity.

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Tamil Nadu: COVID-19 Curbs Ease, Schools to Reopen From 1 September

All colleges will also be allowed to function on a rotational basis from 1 September.

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Delhi Sees Season's Highest One-Day Rain, IMD Issues Orange Alert

Heavy rainfall in Delhi has led to waterlogging and traffic jams in several parts of the city.

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Former IPS Officer Who Announced Candidature Against Yogi Under House Arrest

In a video message, Thakur said that he was told that he can't leave due to security reasons.

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Popular South Indian Actor 'Nallenai' Chitra Passes Away at 56

As per reports, Chitra passed away due to a sudden heart attack.

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GUJCET 2021 Result Announced: Here's How to Check

GUJCET 2021 exam was conducted on 6 August 2021.

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Indian Powerlifters Depart for Tokyo Paralympic Games

Powerlifting is making its debut at the Paralympics.

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Mumbai Model Arrested For Allegedly Running Prostitution Racket

A TV actor and another model were rescued, Crime Branch officials said.

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'Having SC Only in Delhi an Injustice': Madras HC Judge in Farewell Speech

Madras High Court Judge N Kirubakaran stated that regional benches of the Supreme Court should be set up.

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Friday 20 August 2021

When Bright Minds Talk About Vaccines, Inequality, Protectionism

The Quint’s Editor-in-Chief speaks to Raghuram Rajan about economy & mass-producing vaccines, among other things.

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Won't Turn Away: Angelina Jolie Joins Instagram; Shares an Afghan Teen's Letter

Angelina Jolie's first Instagram post is a letter from an Afghan girl.

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Altered Photo of CWC Meet Shared to Take a Dig at Congress Party

The 2019 photo of a Congress Working Committee was edited to include a mocking remark on a banner in the background.

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3 JeM Terrorists Killed in an Encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Tral

This was a joint operation by the Army and the Jammu and Kashmir police.

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Bombay HC Questions Maharashtra Govt on Non Cooperation in Anil Deshmukh Probe

The court was hearing a CBI application alleging that the state had refused to share certain requisite documents.

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'We Will Get You Home': Biden on Evacuating People Stranded in Afghanistan

Catch all the live updates on the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan here.

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'No US Interest in Afghanistan With Al Qaeda Gone': US President Joe Biden

The president stated that the US troops had been sent to Afghanistan for the sole purpose of eliminating Al Qaeda.

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Taliban Is Back. But Where Will It Get the Money To Survive?

The Taliban’s income isn’t nearly enough to hold Afghanistan. It will need generous aid to survive.

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How Much Fake News Did You Fall For? Take Our Quiz and Find Out!

Take our quiz to find out how much fake news you fell for this week.

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'As An Afghan Teacher, My Heart Aches For Broken Dreams of Little Girls'

It took us 20 years to get to here. But it feels like we have lost everything overnight, writes an Afghan teacher.

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What is Sharia Law? What Does It Mean for Women in Afghanistan?

The meaning of Sharia in Arabic is "the way". What is this law? How does it impact women? Here's a primer.

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Happy Raksha Bandhan 2021: Wishes, Images, Quotes, Greetings for Rakhi

This year, Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated on Sunday, 22 August.

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Injustice to Akil Kureshi v Pragmatism: Decoding Collegium's Supreme Court Picks

Retired judges and senior advocates explain the good, bad and ugly implications of the collegium recommendations.

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Happy Onam 2021: Wishes, Quotes, Images, Messages

Here are some wishes, images, quotes and greetings for you on the occasion of Onam

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Speed Up Vaccination, Probe Pegasus: Opposition's 11-Demands After 19-Party Meet

The Opposition parties, whose leaders attended the meeting, will organise protest actions between 20 and 30 Sept.

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Take The Quint's Weekend Quiz to Find Out How Up-To-Date You Are!

Have you been tracking the news this week?

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Thursday 19 August 2021

Sanjay Wadhwa Named Deputy Director of SEC's Enforcement Division

Sanjay Wadhwa is an attorney in New York. He has been working with the SEC for over 18 years.

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CM Adityanath Meets Amit Shah, JP Nadda in Delhi, Discusses UP Assembly Polls

By-elections to four of the state's Legislative Council seats are also imminent.

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Naomi Osaka Stunned by Wildcard Jil Teichmann in Third Round at Cincinnati

Last year's finalist and no.2 seed, Naomi Osaka lost her match against Jil Teichmann of Switzerland, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. 

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Priyanka Chopra Highlights Need for Kindness & Empathy Amidst Afghanistan Crisis

On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, Priyanka Chopra shared visuals from countries like Lebanon, Afghanistan.

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Hyderabad: Karvy Stock Broking Founder Arrested for Fraud, Norms Violation

In 2019, SEBI had launched an investigation into the several fraud allegations levied onto the firm.

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Afghanistan Footballer Fell to Death From US Military Plane

Afghanistan Crisis: Zaki Anwari, a high school student, was a member of the country's national junior football team.

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Anderson's Refusal to Accept Bumrah's Apology Fired Up Team: Sridhar

Jasprit Bumrah bowled a difficult over to James Anderson on Day 3 at Lord's.

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Lucky Ali Tells The Story Behind The Viral Video of His Impromptu Gig in Goa

Here's why Lucky Ali prefers staying away from the commercial music scene.

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Pakistan ODI Series on Schedule: Afghanistan Cricket Board

Afghanistan's team is expected to fly out for the series in the coming days.

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The Solar Solution: How Solar Energy Resolved a Remote Village's Water Woes

The initiative has ended decades long struggle for women and children in Botoshi to fetch water from the river.

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Pegasus: From Opposition’s Jackpot to BJP’s ‘National Security’ Trump Card

There was softening on all sides when the Pegasus row came up in the SC and BJP cited ‘national security’ concerns.

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Right to Have Stan Swamy's Name Cleared: Jesuits Urge Bombay HC

The 84-year-old undertrial prisoner had passed away on 5 July after suffering from a cardiac arrest.

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Alliance of IT Companies Founded by Indians Files Lawsuit Against USCIS

ITServe Alliance claims that the USCIS policy is an illegal process that is costly to business.

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Viral Video Shows Baby Girl Handed Over to US Soldier Over Kabul Airport Wall

In a separate incident, Afghan women could be seen attempting to throw their babies across the airport barrier.

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Indian American Businesswoman Nalini Joseph to Run for Salisbury Council

If elected in the November elections, she would be the first Indian American to hold this position.

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Muharram Ashura 2021: Date, History and Significance

This year, Ashura is falling on 20 August 2021.

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Video of an Old Demonstration Shared as 'Live Situation' in Afghanistan

The video is of a street play performed to reenact an incident where civilians were allegedly shot by the Taliban.

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Afghanistan: Images of Women Vandalised at Kabul Stores, Salons

Ever since Taliban took control, concerns have been raised over the possible re-imposition of an oppressive regime.

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How Will the Taliban Rule Bring a Shift in Geopolitics in South Asia?

Has India missed the bus when it comes to engaging with the Taliban?

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Raksha Bandhan 2021: Here are Top 10 Mehndi Designs

This year, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Sunday, 22 August 2021.

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World Mosquito Day, 2021: Here's Why It Is Observed

Mosquitoes are one of the most deadliest animals in the world

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Events in Afghanistan Have Enhanced Global Concerns: EAM Jaishankar at UNSC Meet

Jaishankar said, "What is true of COVID is more true of terrorism: none of us are safe until all of us are safe."

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Justice BV Nagarathna: Judge Who Can Become India's First Woman CJI in 2027

Justice Nagarathna's judicial record reflects equitable access to quality education and spearheading social welfare.

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India Reports 36,401 Fresh COVID-19 Cases, 530 Deaths in Last 24 Hours

The recovery rate in India stands at 97.53 percent, highest since March 2020.

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Wednesday 18 August 2021

PUBG Battlegrounds Mobile India Launched for Apple Users: How to Download on iOS

To play Battlegrounds Mobile India on iOS, your device needs to have minimum 2 GB RAM.

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Steve Smith, David Warner Return as Australia Name Squad for T20 World Cup

The 2021 T20 World Cup was initially slated to be played in India but will be held in UAE and Oman.

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Father of Rona Wilson, Activist Jailed in Bhima Koregaon Case, Passes Away

Rona Wilson was arrested by Pune Police in 2018 under the UAPA for his alleged role in the Bhima Koregaon violence.

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Smriti Mandhana Bats for 6-Team Women's IPL

Smriti Mandhana said India has the depth for a 6-team women's IPL.

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Afghanistan Has a New Govt: What Will the Country's New Normal Look Like?

Its population has terrible memories of Taliban rule from the 1990s, and many Hazaras have suffered in recent wars.

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Bell Bottom Review: Akshay Kumar’s Film Is a High-Jacked Flight From Start

Bell Bottom stars Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta, Huma Qureshi, and Vaani Kapoor.

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India 'Very Carefully' Tracking Afghanistan Developments; Ghani Vows to Return

Catch all the live updates of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan here.

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Delhi Riots: 3 Cops Identified in Case of Forcing 5 Injured Men to Sing Anthem

A video of the incident shows police personnel beating 5 injured men, forcing them to recite the national anthem.

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World Athletics U20 Championships: India Take Bronze In 4x400m Mixed Relay

The 4x400 mixed relay medal is India's fifth at the U-20 World Championships.

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Ex-Prez Ghani Vows to Return to Afghanistan, Supports Karzai's Meet With Taliban

"He is no longer a figure in Afghanistan," a US spokesperson said, even as Ashraf Ghani promised to return.

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No Way to Leave Without Chaos Ensuing: Joe Biden on Afghanistan Crisis

However, amid the panic and desperation unfolding in the Afghan land, Biden defended his call to withdraw US troops.

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World Photography Day: 10 of India's Most Iconic Photos of 2021

Photography is one of the most effective medium for storytelling as it transcends the boundaries language and time.

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Ground Report | Hospitals in Rural Delhi That Exist Only on Papers

Why is rural Delhi population deprived of government hospitals?

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Digitally Created Video Shared as Afghans Clinging to Aircraft to Escape Taliban

The video was created by Vietnamese graphic designer Huy Xuân Mai, who uploaded the video in August 2020.

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Congress: Why Sushmita Dev's Exit Cuts Deeper Than Scindia's Betrayal

'If Sushmita Dev doesn't see a future in the Congress, then who has a future?' asked a party leader.

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Justice BV Nagarathna: Judge Who Can Become India's First Woman CJI in 2027

Justice Nagarathna's judicial record reflects equitable access to quality education and spearheading social welfare.

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21st Century Peacekeeping Must be Anchored in Technology: EAM at UNSC Meet

The UN is introducing UNITE Aware Platform for its peacekeeping operations to provide real-time information.

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World Humanitarian Day 2021: Theme, History and Quotes

United Nations General Assembly formalized World Humanitarian Day in the year 2009.

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World Photography Day 2021: History, Significance and Quotes

World Photography Day will be celebrated on Thursday, 19 August 2021.

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Taliban Member Says 'Council May Rule Afghanistan': Report

Taliban’s supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, is, however, likely to remain in overall charge.

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Why Taliban's Pledges on Women's Rights Doesn't Inspire Trust Among Afghan Women

What will happen to Afghan women's freedom now that the Taliban has taken control of their country?

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Americans Eligible for COVID Booster Shot 8 Months After 2nd Jab: Biden Admin

The booster shots will begin on 20 September, with older adults who were vaccinated early being the first in line.

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Tuesday 17 August 2021

CBI Begins Probe on Sexual Assault Allegations Against Oommen Chandy and Others

The left government in Kerala in January 2021 had sought a CBI probe in the matter.

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Steve Smith, Aaron Finch on Road to Recovery for ICC T20 World Cup

Steve Smith is recovering from an elbow injury.

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US Military Has Evacuated Over 3,200 People From Afghanistan So Far: Official

Catch all the live updates of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan here.

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India May Get Its First Female CJI as 3 Women Among 9 Judges Recommended to SC

The CJI NV Ramana-led Supreme Court collegium has cleared the names of nine judges for appointment to Supreme Court.

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Subhas Chandra Bose Death Anniversary: 10 Famous Quotes by Netaji

Here are some revolutionary quotes by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

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Jeh Is Practically in Laal Singh Chaddha: Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor shot for Aamir Khan starrer Laal Singh Chaddha while she was pregnant with her second child.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Says Reports of Move to Real Madrid 'Disrespectful'

Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Juventus from Real Madrid in 2018.

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I Didn’t Want to Be a Part of Shershaah, Wanted to Play a Soldier: Sahil Vaid

Actor Sahil Vaid plays the role of Sunny, Captain Vikram Batra's (Sidharth Malhotra) best friend.

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Olympic Medallist Ravi Dahiya's School to be Renamed After Him

Ravi Kumar Dahiya won India's second silver medal at Tokyo Olympics. 

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England Pacer Mark Wood Doubtful for Third Test Against India at Leeds

India vs England: Wood had hurt his right shoulder during the fourth day's play of the second Test match at Lord's.

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'I Was Going to Graduate Soon, Now I'm Locked Inside My Room': Afghan Student

A 20-year-old student in Kabul is locked inside her own room because her parents want to save her from the Taliban.

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Old Clip From Syria Shared as 'Woman Executed in Afghanistan by Taliban'

The video from 2015 shows the al-Nusra Front in Idlib Syria executing a woman and is not a recent Taliban incident.

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Orphaned By COVID, This 40-Yr-Old Special Needs 'Child’ Yearns for Her Amma

Megala is among the many kids who lost their parents due to poverty during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Firing at Assam-Mizoram Border Escalates Tension Again, One Civilian Injured

One Mizoram civilian among the three who were fired at by the Assam police is reported to be injured.

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As the Taliban Returns, 20 Years of Women's Progress Set to Disappear Overnight

As the Taliban takes control of the country, Afghanistan has again become a dangerous place to be a woman.

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VP Amrullah Saleh Declares Himself Afghanistan's 'Caretaker President'

Saleh said, "I will never betray the soul and legacy of my hero Ahmad Shah Massoud."

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Afghanistan Crisis: Taliban Says Burqa Not Compulsory For Women, Hijab is

As per the terrorists hardline 1996-2001 rule, women were forced to fully cover themselves with burqa in public.

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Sudden Love for Olympic Players Among Politicians: Gratitude or Propaganda?

The success stories of Olympic players have a common thread — struggle, and the government was never concerned.

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US Exit From Afghanistan Was A Matter Of Priorities Involving China & Russia

It may translate to America’s withdrawal not just from Afghanistan, but the AfPak region in general.

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Will the Humanitarian Disaster in Afghanistan Define Biden's Legacy?

US President Joe Biden has found himself engulfed in a political storm, as a catastrophe unfolds in Afghanistan.

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No Enmity Towards Anyone, Want Govt That Includes All Sides: Taliban

The security of foreign embassies is important to Taliban and they will be completely safe, its spokesperson said.

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'Ensure Safe Evacuation of All Indians': PM Modi Chairs CCS Meet on Afghanistan

PM Modi told officials to provide refuge to Sikh and Hindu minorities wanting to come to India,

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An Independence of Contrasts: What Led to the Recent Crisis in Shillong

On 10 August, an IED blast went off at laitumkhrah Iew, a busy marketplace at heart of Shillong, injuring 2 people.

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Monday 16 August 2021

Afghanistan Crisis: MHA Launches New e-Visa to Fast-Track India Entry Requests

A new category of electronic visa called “e-Emergency X-Misc Visa” has been introduced by the Home Ministry.

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Despite Lord's Test Win, India Need to Recall Ashwin

Ashwin has been clinical in the previous series and also the pick of the bowlers in all matches.

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Singer Bob Dylan Accused of Sexual Abuse, Grooming of 12-Year-Old in 1965

The lawsuit alleges that Bob Dylan used his "status as a musician" to groom the 12-year-old girl.

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Watch Highlights: India's Big Turnaround Victory Over England at Lord's

Watch video highlights: India beat England by 151 runs in the second Test on Monday.

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Kabul's Hamid Karzai Airport Reopened For Evacuation Ops: US General

US forces had closed off the airport after desperate crowds rushed to the tarmac and surged onto the runways.

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With 'Partition Horrors Day', BJP’s Ire at Mamata's Khela Hobe Divas Is Ironic

The BJP’s tactics of polarisation didn’t help it in the Assembly polls, but it’s sticking to the agenda.

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Bumrah & Shami's All-Round Effort, Rahul Ton - Big Moments of The Lord's Test

India vs England 2nd Test: Shami and Bumrah starred with the bat and later put India in front with the ball.

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Special Flight Carrying 120 Indian Officials Takes Off From Kabul: Report

Special Flight Carrying 120 Indian Officials Takes Off From Kabul: Report

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India Needs a Law Akin To SC/ST Act To Truly Protect Muslims

Assault over religion is different from general altercation, and the legal system needs to acknowledge that.

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How US' 20-Year 'War On Terror' Started, Ended With Taliban Rule in Afghanistan

In this episode, we look at what happened in the last 20 years in Afghanistan that led to the resurgence of Taliban.

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Washington Post, NYT, WSJ Write to Biden Urging Rescue of Journos in Kabul

The dailies urged President Joe Biden to enable the safe passage of their journalist associates in Kabul to the US.

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Russia Says Taliban Made Kabul Safe; Hamid Karzai Airport Reopened

Catch all the live updates of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan here.

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'Monitoring Situation in Kabul': Jaishankar Promises Help to Stranded Indians

"Airport operations are the main challenge. Discussions on with partners in that regard," EAM Jaishankar wrote.

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The World Must Not Look Away As The Taliban Sexually Enslaves Women And Girls

For Afghan women, their increasing power is terrifying. The world must not look away.

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'Disconnected From Reality': US Senators Slam Biden Over Afghanistan Speech

President Biden on Monday said that he "squarely stood by his decision" of withdrawing troops from Afghanistan.

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70% Indians Worried About State Of Nature; 90% Want To Do More: Survey

The Global Commons Survey was conducted across G20 countries to gauge attitudes towards nature and climate change.

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Shami, Bumrah All-Round Show Helps India Beat England at Lord's, Take 1-0 Lead

India vs England 2nd Test: Shami, Bumrah shine both with the bat and ball to give India their third win at Lord's.

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How Jasprit Bumrah's Bouncers at James Anderson Made England Lose the Plot

Jasprit Bumrah bowled several short deliveries at James Anderson on Day 3 at Lord's.

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The Way Shami and Bumrah Batted Was Outstanding: Virat Kohli

India vs England 2nd Test: India beat England by 151 runs to go 1-0 in the series.

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FC Barcelona Have Debts of Over 1.3 Billion Euros, Says President Joan Laporta

Barcelona began their La Liga campaign with a 4-2 win against Real Sociedad on Saturday.

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Players & Fans Celebrate on Twitter as India Pull Off Sensational Win at Lord's

Mohammed Siraj picked 4 wickets as India defeated England by 151 runs at Lord's.

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US President Joe Biden to Address the Nation on Afghanistan Crisis

Joe Biden's address comes a day after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan.

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How Will Our Families Survive the Taliban? Ask Helpless Afghans in India

Afghans in India fear the worst for their family members under Taliban rule.

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Sunday 15 August 2021

Afghan Embassy in India Tweets Against Prez Ghani, Official Says Account Hacked

President Ashraf Ghani had fled Afghanistan on 15 August, following the Taliban's approach to Kabul.

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Pawandeep Rajan From Uttarakhand Wins 'Indian Idol 12'

The 12-hour-long 'Indian Idol 12' finale was held on Independence Day.

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Afghan Govt Collapses, Taliban in Control of Country: 5 Essential Reads

With Taliban’s return to power, international terrorist organisation could begin openly operating out of the country

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Mumbai Local Trains Resume For Fully Vaccinated People – What Are The Rules?

Here’s all you need to know about the resumption of local train services in Mumbai for fully vaccinated people.

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Google Doodle Honours Indian Poet, Freedom Fighter Subhadra Kumari Chauhan

Subhadra Kumari Chauhan was born on 16 August 1904 in the Indian village of Nihalpur.

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Canada PM Justin Trudeau Announces Snap Elections on 20 September

As required by law, the campaign for Canada's 44th general election will last 36 days.

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'We Got What We Sought': Taliban Spokesman After Kabul Takeover

The Taliban seized power of Afghanistan on 15 August, following their capture of Kabul.

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65 Nations Urge Taliban to Let Afghans Leave Country After Takeover of Kabul

Catch all the live updates of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan here.

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Taliban Takes Over Kabul, President Ashraf Ghani Flees Afghanistan

Taliban co-founder Abdul Ghani Baradar announced his victory in a video message posted on social media.

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'Taliban Facing Historical Test': Afghan President's 1st Statement After Fleeing

President Ashraf Ghani, who fled to Tajikistan, said that he left Afghanistan in order to avoid bloodshed.

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'Police Were Mute Spectators': 2 TMC MPs Allegedly Attacked in Tripura

The two TMC MPs were allegedly assaulted and bricks and stones were hurled at their vehicles.

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Happy Parsi New Year 2021: Navroz Mubarak Wishes, Images and Quotes

Here are some some wishes, images and quotes that you can send your friends and relatives on the occasion of Navroz

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Jessica Lall's Younger Sister Sabrina Passes Away

"She was not keeping well and had been in and out of hospital," Sabrina Lall's brother was quoted as saying.

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Meghalaya Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui Resigns Amid Unrest in Shillong

Violence arose in Meghalaya after the alleged extra-judicial encounter of an ex-militant.

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Not Satisfied with My Game, Dream is to Win Gold, be an Olympic Champ: Lovlina

Lovlina had assured India of its second medal at the Tokyo Games after beating former world champion Chen Nien-Chin.

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In India, Unmarried Girls Don't Indulge in Carnal Activities for Fun: MP HC

The court said that India has not reached a stage where girls indulge in carnal activities for fun.

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Second Test, Day 4: England Have the Advantage as Bad Light Stops Play

India lost three of their wickets in quick succession and ended Day Four at 181-6, with a lead of 154 runs.

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Situation Changing Quickly, Reports of Airport Taking Fire: US Embassy in Kabul

Reports indicated that Taliban commanders have taken control of the Afghan Presidential Palace.

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Graphic Novel | Ghadar Movement: How Indian Americans Fought Against British Raj

British tried all means – banned peaceful protests, passed draconian laws. But nothing could stop the Ghadar mutiny.

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Lord's Test: England Player Seen Trapping the Ball with Spikes

The incident took place in the 35th over of the Indian second innings.

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Modi in I-Day Speech: Politics of Othering and Distortion of History

The speech did not display anxiety over the pandemic but instead, focused on tightening the political stranglehold.

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Air India Flight From Kabul With 129 Passengers Reaches Delhi

The AI-244 took off at 6:06 pm on Sunday, 15 August, from the Kabul airport to Delhi.

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In Pics: Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani Tie the Knot in Mumbai

The wedding is set to take place in Anil Kapoor's Juhu bungalow.

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Saturday 14 August 2021

Why Vikas Said No To a Documentary Offered to Him Before 'Buried Seeds'

Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna on why he chose to say yes to filmmaker Andrei Severney to make 'Buried Seeds'

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'Chhota Kisan, Desh Ki Shaan': PM Modi Calls for Increasing Strength of Farmers

"We have to further increase the collective strength of small farmers of the country," PM Modi said.

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Maharashtra Ki Shaan: Malvani Bombil Fry Recipe

Check out the special recipe of Maharashtra's Konkan region.

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World's Largest Vaccination Drive Going on in India: PM Modi in I-Day Speech

The PM said that 54 crore Indians had already received the jab.

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Independence Day 2021: Here's How to Send Stickers and GIFs on WhatsApp

India is celebrating its 75th Independence Day this year.

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On 75th Independence Day, India's Quest for 'Freedom' is Kaafi Real

Happy Independence Day! We showed the British the door 74 years ago; let us truly be a free country, now?

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Messi Gets Rousing Ovation from 49,000 Fans as PSG Beat Strasbourg

Lionel Messi moved to PSG from Barcelona last week on a free transfer.

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Struggle, Sweat, Success: Tribute to Our Tokyo Olympics Champions

India signed off the Tokyo Olympics with seven medals. This was the country's best medal haul at the Olympics.

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Google Doodle Celebrates India's Cultural Diversity on 75th Independence Day

The Independence Day Google Doodle is made by an Kolkata-based artist Sayan Mukherjee.

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Independence Day 2021: Theme, History and Significance

British rule in India began in the year 1757.

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75th Independence Day: Here's How You Can Celebrate 15th August at Home

India got its Independence from British rule on 15 August 1947

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PM Modi Congratulates Olympic Stars In Independence Day Address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the national on the occasion of its 75th Independence Day.

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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just For You

We sifted through the weekend opinions section, so you wouldn't have to.

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Watch: PM Modi Salutes Tokyo Olympic Athletes in 75th Independence Day Address

The prime minister will be interacting with the Tokyo Olympics contingent at the celebrations.

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India's 75th Independence Day | 'Day to Remember Freedom Fighters': PM Modi

The theme for this year’s Independence Day celebrations is “Nation First, Always First”.

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Over 300 Dead After Massive 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Haiti

The epicentre of the earthquake was located about 160 kilometres from the capital of Port-au-Prince.

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75th Independence Day 2021: 15 Best Quotes on Independence Day

Here are some famous quotes for you on Independence Day

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Happy Independence Day 2021: Wishes in Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi & Other Languages

This year, India is celebrating its 75th Independence Day.

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Happy Independence Day 2021: Wishes, Messages, Images, Greetings for 15 August

Here are some wishes, messages, and images to send to your family on 75th Independence Day

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Independence Day Parade LIVE Streaming: How to Watch PM Narendra Modi’s Speech

Here's How you can watch PM Narendra Modi's speech live on Independence Day

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In Photos: India This Week

From a grand welcome of Olympics winners to the preparations of the 75th I-day, here's a glimpse of India this week.

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Second Test, Day 3: Root the Last Man Standing as India Dismiss England for 391

England lead India by 27 runs; Skipper Joe Root missed out on his double century by 20 runs.

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Premier League: Manchester United, Chelsea Start New Season With a Win

United beat Leeds 5-1, while Chelsea scored a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace.

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Day After 'Dangerous Game' Jibe, Twitter Unlocks Rahul Gandhi's Account: Report

"Rahul Gandhi's Twitter account has been unlocked," a party official has said.

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Decline in COVID Cases Slow, 38,667 Fresh Cases Reported in India

The decline in coronavirus cases has been slow, particularly in August after the surge in the last week of July.

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Enraged Odisha Man Bites off Snake’s Head After Being Bitten by It

Kishore Badra, a 45-year-old tribal from Odisha bit the snake after being angry over getting bitten by it.

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This 15 August, A Kargil Village Will Celebrate 49 Years of Independence

Separated from their family, residents of Hunderman Brok long to meet their loved ones in Pakistan.

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Friday 13 August 2021

‘Bhuj' Review: This Ajay Devgn Film Is Slow Death by Loud Noise

'Bhuj: The Pride of India' directed by Abhishek Dudhaiya, starring Ajay Devgn released on 13 August.

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Video of a Family Dispute From UP's Shamli Shared With a Communal Spin

The video is from incident that took place on 28 July in a village in Kairana in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district.

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75th Independence Day: Here's How You Can Celebrate 15th August at Home

India got its Independence from British rule on 15 August 1947

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Industry Practices Against National Interest: Piyush Goyal Targets Tata Group

Goyal accused Tata and others of not being ‘nationalistic’ and preferring profit over the interests of the country.

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Bharat: Watch Nakuul Mehta's Moving Poem on What It Means to Be Indian

'Bharat' is written by Ajay Singh and performed by Nakuul Mehta on the occasion of India's Independence Day.

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For BJP, Caste-Based Census Is A Can Of Worms. Seven Reasons Why

From social tensions to demand for more reservations, a caste-based census can throw up many issues for the party.

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Afghanistan Crisis: Taliban Inches Closer to Kabul, Captures Kandahar and Herat

Catch all the live updates of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan here.

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Govt Notifies Rules to Prohibit Various Single-Use Plastic Items From July '22

The manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of following single-use plastic will be prohibited.

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'Danish Siddiqui Didn't Coordinate With Us,' Says Taliban: Report

As per an earlier report, Siddiqui was not just killed in a crossfire, but was captured and brutally murdered.

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Why the Crypto Hacker Returned Most of The $600 Million Stolen Fund

Hackers behind the heist have now returned nearly half of the tokens they stole, said Poly Network.

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75th Independence Day at Red Fort: Which Roads to Avoid? What About Delhi Metro?

Ahead of the 75th Independence Day, the Delhi Police has issued an advisory. Here's all you need to know.

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WebQoof Recap: Misinformation Around Tokyo Olympics & More

From misinformation around Olympics Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra to closing ceremony of 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Independence Day 2021: Theme, History and Significance

British rule in India began in the year 1757.

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Siraj & Shami Keep England in Check; India Lead by 245 Runs at Lord's on Day 2

India scored 364 in the first innings with KL Rahul scoring 129.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Galaxy Z Flip 3: Which Phone Should You Buy?

Check out the similarities and differences between the Z Fold 3 and the Z Flip 3 if you're wondering which to buy.

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Muslim Man Thrashed, Paraded in Kanpur; 3 Accused Released on Bail

Meanwhile, three more arrests were made in the case on Friday.

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6, Including Suspect, Killed in a Shooting Incident in UK's Plymouth

Devon and Cornwall Police said that the shooting was not terror-related.

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Take The Quint’s Weekend Quiz to Find Out How Up-To-Date You Are!

Have you been tracking the news this week?

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Govt Hikes Domestic Airfare Costs; Passenger Capacity Raised to 72.5%

Flights under 40 minutes will now cost 11.53 per cent more, and the upper limit has been raised by 12.82 per cent.

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Thursday 12 August 2021

Everything is For You: Janhvi Kapoor Wishes Sridevi on Her Birth Anniversary

Friday marks Sridevi's 57th birth anniversary.

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'Attack on Democratic Structure': Rahul Gandhi as Twitter Locks Cong Accounts

Rahul Gandhi condemned Twitter's action against Congress accounts in a video titled 'Twitter's Dangerous Game'.

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Amazon-Future Case: Future Group Moves SC Challenging Reliance Deal Verdict

The plea comes days after the Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court order restraining the Reliance-Future deal.

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Big Divide in La Liga Over 'Mortgage Deal' with Investment Company

As per the deal, clubs will receive a long-term loan to be paid back over a 40-year period.

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Britney Spears' Dad to Step Down From Conservatorship: Report

Last month, Britney had launched a bid to remove Jamie Spears from the controversial guardianship.

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I am Truly Broken: Vinesh Phogat Reveals What Went Wrong at Tokyo 2020

I don’t know when I will return (to the mat). Maybe I won’t. Now my body is not broken, but I’m truly broken: Vinesh

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First Death Due to Delta Plus Variant of COVID Recorded in Mumbai

The total number of patients infected with the Delta Plus variant of COVID in Maharashtra has reached 65.

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Chelsea Confirm Return Of Lukaku For Record Fee of 97.5m Pounds

Lukaku returns to the club he joined from Anderlecht for the first time as a 17-year-old in 2011.

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J&K BJP Functionary Injured in Grenade Attack, 2-Year-Old Nephew Killed

The boy, reportedly Jasbir Singh's nephew, succumbed to his injuries at a Rajouri hospital around midnight.

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The Kathak Dancer Who Dons Many Hats — Meet the Multifaceted Shovana Narayan

Tune in to the second episode of The Quint's new podcast series, Over2Shailaja, with your host Shailaja Chandra!

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'The Conjuring 3' Review: The Devil (Money) Made Me Do It

Review of 'The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It' now out in theatres.

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Kareena Kapoor Reacts to Trolling Over Taimur & Jeh's Names

Kareena Kapoor & Saif Ali Khan are being trolled for reportedly naming their second child Jehangir.

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Afghanistan: 3 Indian Engineers Rescued From Taliban-Dominated Area

The Indian embassy in Kabul urged the Indian nationals in the war-torn nation to follow its security advisory.

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Jantar Mantar Communal Slogans: What Explains Arvind Kejriwal's Silence?

AAP's aim is to woo "disgruntled BJP voters" in its national expansion. How feasible is it?

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India-Sri Lanka Ties Are Fraying And Colombo’s WCT Offer Doesn’t Help

While Colombo keeps India on tenterhooks on key projects, China's growing presence is adding to the tensions.

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Taliban Claims To Have Taken Over Afghanistan’s Second-Largest City of Kandahar

This comes after the news of the country’s 3rd-biggest city of Herat, being abandoned by Afghan forces on Thursday.

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Vikram Watched 'Border' 8 Times: Kargil Martyr's Parents Remember 'Shershaah'

For parents of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC), 'Shershaah' is more than just a movie.

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18-Year-Old Woman Hurriedly Cremated in Andhra, Honour Killing Suspected

According to the reports, the woman was in a relationship with a man from another caste and married him.

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Full of Faff: TMC MP Derek O'Brien Censures Centre's Claims, Raises 8 Questions

Derek O Brien also asked why PM Modi had answered no question posed in the Rajya Sabha in the last five years.

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Happy Nag Panchami 2021: Wishes, Images and Messages

This year, Nag Panchami is falling on 13th August 2021.

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KL Rahul Scores Ton, Rohit Sharma Gets 83 as India Take Control at Lord's

KL Rahul was part of two century partnerships with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli on Day 1 at Lord's.

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Health Minister Mandaviya Meets WHO Chief Scientist, Covaxin Approval Discussed

"We had a productive discussion on WHO’s approval of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin," the Health Minister tweeted.

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Monsoon Session 2021 A Breakdown of Parliamentary Democracy?

The Monsoon Session came to a dramatic end two days before its scheduled conclusion.

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Wednesday 11 August 2021

Shilpa Shetty & Her Mom Booked in 'Fraud' Case; Company Claims They Parted Ways

Shilpa Shetty and her mother have been reportedly booked in an alleged fraud case.

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Delhi Govt Signs Deal With IB to Assist Schools Under DBSE

The IB will be a knowledge partner to DBSE, the first ever school board of Delhi set up on 19 March this year.

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Sushant Singh Rajput Case: Court Rejects Siddharth Pithani's Bail Plea

Late Sushant Singh Rajput's flatmate Siddharth Pithani was arrested in May in an alleged drugs case.

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Twitter Accounts of RS Surjewala, 4 Other Congress Leaders Locked, Party Alleges

The development comes days after Rahul Gandhi's Twitter account had been locked over a breach.

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6-Yr-Old Dalit Girl Allegedly Raped by Neighbour in Delhi, Admitted in AIIMS

The case comes days after a nine-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly raped, murdered, and forcefully cremated.

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'Won't Bow Before Hatred': Scribe Forced to Chant 'Jai Shri Ram' at Delhi Event

National Dastak reporter Anmol Pritam was intimidated and assaulted by a mob near Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

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'Shershaah' Movie Review: Capt Vikram Batra's Biopic Is Watchable

Review of Shershaah - the Captain Vikram Batra biopic starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani

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Rahul’s J&K Visit Isn’t Enough — Only On-Ground Action Can Save Congress

Rahul’s visit was a healing touch as he spoke of unity. But that won't be enough to win over voters in the region.

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Mission Unsuccessful Due to ‘Technical Anomaly’: ISRO After Satellite Launch

ISRO said in a tweet, "The mission couldn't be accomplished as intended."

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Old Video From Japan Shared as Visuals From 'Tokyo Olympics Closing Ceremony'

We traced the video back to 2013 which showed a performance by the students from a university in Japan.

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Caste Discrimination at IIT-Madras? Asst Professor Complains to OBC Commission

Vipin P Veetil says he was prevented from teaching a course even as a Brahmin faculty member was allowed.

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'Sulli Deals': No Arrest Made Because We Are Muslim, Say Women Seeking Probe

Over one month and two FIRs later, no arrest has been made in connection with the 'Sulli Deals' app.

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13 Dead, Several Feared Trapped After Landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur

60 more are feared trapped under the debris after a landslide struck the Reckong Peo-Shimla Highway.

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'One Man Army': Justice Rohinton Nariman Retires, But What Will be His Legacy?

Justice Nariman is celebrated as a "game-changer", who focused just on law. But his record also has a blot— the NRC.

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Bihar Man Stabbed at Dasna Devi Temple: FIR Filed, No Arrests So Far

The complainant Anil Yadav has alleged that assailants wanted to kill Narsinghanand but instead attacked the guest

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World Elephant Day 2021: Date, History and Significance

First World Elephant Day was observed on 12 August 2021

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International Youth Day 2021: Top 10 Quotes on Youth

International Youth Day 2021 theme is “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health”.

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Akshay Kumar on Dying Star Power, 'Bell Bottom' In Theatres and More

Akshay Kumar says theatrical release of 'Bell Bottom' is risky but he's 'keeping fingers crossed'.

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Dalit Minor Girl 'Rape & Murder' Case: Parents Cremate Remains in Delhi

The cremation was performed in the presence of 15 to 20 people known to them.

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Why is Kerala's COVID Caseload is Still High: Centre Gives 9 Reasons

Centre has pointed out that there are nine unique challenges that Kerala faces in controlling the coronavirus spread

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What Do We Know About Jantar Mantar & Hajj Protests So Far?

These protests which have been informed by strong anti-Muslim sentiments are triggering outrage.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Watch4, Buds2 Launched: Price, Specifications

The South Korean tech giant also announced smartwatches in the Galaxy Watch4 series and earphones too.

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Pic: Salman Khan Meets Olympics Silver Medallist Mirabai Chanu

Salman Khan took to social media to share a photo of him and Mirabai.

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Tuesday 10 August 2021

Prithviraj Sukumaran Tells Us Why He Backed 'Kuruthi'

Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran talks about being actor and producer for his upcoming Malayalam film Kuruthi.

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DCGI Gives its Approval to Study Mixing of Covishield & Covaxin

India's CDSCO had on 29 July recommended clinical trials to study the mixing of these two vaccines.

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Friends Actors Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer Rumoured to Be Dating

Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer played the couple Rachel and Ross on the sitcom 'Friends'.

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Zomato Net Loss Widens to Rs 356 Crore, Revenue Rises to 844 Crore: Q1 Report

In its first quarterly report since its IPO, Zomato reported a net loss of Rs 356 crore on a consolidated basis.

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Africans in India: When Will Racism, Violence, and Discrimination End?

Migrants from Africa manage to find safe spaces in India, but cultural and racial discrimination never escapes them.

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2nd England Test: Innovative Fielding Drills for India at Lord's

India's first Test against England was washed out in Nottingham on the fifth day.

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How Kapil Sibal's Dinner Opened Up Path No. 3 to a National Anti-BJP Coalition

Sibal's dinner saw the presence of parties that have so far stayed away from Opposition's initiatives against BJP.

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Centre Did Not Enquire About Deaths in Delhi Due to Oxygen Crisis: Sisodia

Without an inquiry, it is difficult to say whether any deaths happened due to the oxygen crisis, Sisodia said.

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An Evening in Paris: Lionel Messi Completes PSG Transfer

Lionel Messi will wear the number 30 jersey at PSG, where he reunites with Neymar.

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COVID Killed Her Parents: 23-Yr-Old Devika is Now 'Mummy-Papa' to Her 6 Siblings

Education for my siblings is the most important thing to me, said Devika.

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ICYMI: A Recap of the India vs England Nottingham Test

While the eyes and focus of most were on the happenings in the East, far in the West, a Test match began.

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IPCC Climate Change Report: What Should Be India's Immediate Plan Of Action?

We speak to an author of the report on policy changes India needs to make to stymie the effects of climate change

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'For Creating Awareness': Centre Defends PM Modi Photo on Vaccine Certificate

The government's response comes in the wake of widespread criticism directed its way over the photograph.

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Jantar Mantar Protest: The Men Arrested by Delhi Police for 'Promoting Enmity'

Who are Ashwini Upadhyay, Vinod Sharma, Deepak Singh, Vinit Kranti, Preet Singh, and Deepak? We try to find out.

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Delhi: Students, Activists Protest Against Communal Sloganeering; Many Detained

However, as per reports, the detainees were released later during the day.

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Link Your UAN With Aadhaar Before 31 August: What Are the Steps?

The government has made it mandatory for UAN to be linked with Aadhaar by 31 August.

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Happy Hariyali Teej 2021: Wishes, Quotes, Images and Messages

Hariyali Teej is also popularly known as Chhoti Teej

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Slogans at Jantar Mantar: Ashwini Upadhyay Sent to 2-Day Judicial Custody

Three others have also been sent to 2-day judicial custody, while two have been remanded to 1-day police custody.

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#MeToo: NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Resigns After Probe Finds Sexual Harassment

Cuomo's successor would be Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, who will be the first woman to assume the post.

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How Can You Buy US Stocks Like Facebook, Apple and Google on NSE?

The Quint in this article explains how and why you should invest in the US stock market.

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Climate Change: What Future Does the UN IPCC Report Predict for India?

What future does the IPCC report predict for the world and what does it mean for India? Tune in!

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Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Give States Power to Make Own OBC Lists

The Opposition has pledged its support to the Constitution (One hundredth and twenty seventh amendment) Bill, 2021.

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Rishabh Pant Becomes Fastest Indian Keeper to Reach 100 Test Dismissals

The young wicketkeeper took 26 matches to reach the feat while Dhoni and Saha had achieved the same in 36 Tests. from The Quint https://if...