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Indian PM Narendra Modi mentioned how global perception of India has changed, emphasizing on a self-reliant country and also called out corruption and nepotism. PM Modi called India, the mother of democracy.

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Indian Narendra Modi mentioned how global perception of India has changed, emphasizing on a self-reliant country and also called out corruption and nepotism. PM Modi called India, the mother of democracy, our correspondent Sidhant Sibal will now take us through some of those five key points that he mentioned in his speech.

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August 15th marks one year since the Taliban swept to power in Afghanistan. Many believe that former President Ashraf Ghani is the one mainly responsible for the situation here stating that he failed in his mission in Afghanistan.

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After US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit, another US Congressional delegation arrived in the island on Sunday. This comes days after China held military drills around the island in retaliation to Pelosi's visit.

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It has been one year since the Taliban took over Afghanistan and the country has witnessed a lot of changes apart from a dwindling economy. The health and infrastructure of the country is in a shambles.

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At least 41 people have been killed and dozens injured in Egypt after a Sunday mass turned fatal when a fire broke out at Cairo's Abu Sufian. Charge reports say the deceased included mostly children who could not be saved after fire ripped through a Coptic Christian church.

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An Afghan envoy has held former President Ashraf Ghani responsible for thousands of troops being murdered during the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.

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Political tensions between Taiwan and China after US House Speaker Pelosi's visit have triggered difficulties for Taiwanese farmers and fishermen. China has imposed import bans on Taiwanese products.

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Europe is facing weeks of breaking temperatures as France with massive droughts, persistent wildfires and successive heat waves sends alarming signs of climate change.

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China has conducted live-fire drills in the Xinjiang region amid tensions with Taiwan. Meanwhile, Taiwan has thanked the US for maintaining peace in the Taiwan strait.

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Authorities in Berwick, Pennsylvania reported that a car struck a crowd of people on Saturday, resulting in one fatality and 17 others injured. The guy is suspected of attacking a woman in the neighbourhood after the incident, State Trooper Anthony Petroski said, NCB news reported.

The trooper further stated that the suspect in both incidents is in custody. The 17 injured people were taken to various local hospitals in the area.

The crowds had gathered to raise money for the families of the three children and seven adults who had died in a house fire on August 5 in Nescopeck early in the morning.

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The fund-raising event was held at the Intoxicology Department bar and department. People also gathered in a nearby outdoor area with a variety of vendors and tents to attract attention.&nbsp;

According to the bar’s social media statement, the bar will be closed till further notice.

The post said, "Today was an absolute tragedy." "Please respect our privacy while we grieve and try to process the events that occurred," NCB reported.

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Shortly after the car incident, state police stated that the man physically assaulted a woman after the collision in the neighborhood.

Pennsylvania state police described the ongoing probe into the fire incident on August 5 as a "complex criminal investigation." The fire broke out around 3 a.m. Firefighters reported seeing flames that resisted their attempts to enter the house and rescue people. The authorities searched the debris after the house burned down. The fatalities reported were two boys, aged 5 and 6, a 7-year-old girl, and seven adults, ranging from 19 to 79.

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Authorities in Berwick, Pennsylvania reported that a car struck a crowd of people on Saturday, resulting in one fatality and 17 others injured. The guy is suspected of attacking a woman in the neighbourhood after the incident, State Trooper Anthony Petroski said, NCB news reported.

Authorities in Berwick, Pennsylvania reported that a car struck a crowd of people on Saturday, resulting in one fatality and 17 others injured. The guy is suspected of attacking a woman in the neighbourhood after the incident, State Trooper Anthony Petroski said, NCB news reported. The trooper further stated that the suspect in both incidents is in custody. The 17 injured people were taken to various local hospitals in the area. The crowds had gathered to raise money for the families of the three children and seven adults who had died in a house fire on August 5 in Nescopeck early in the morning. Also read | Firefighter in Pennsylvania finds 10 family members dead after house blaze The fund-raising event was held at the Intoxicology Department bar and department. People also gathered in a nearby outdoor area with a variety of vendors and tents to attract attention. According to the bar’s social media statement, the bar will be closed till further notice. The post said, "Today was an absolute tragedy." "Please respect our privacy while we grieve and try to process the events that occurred," NCB reported. Also read | This country becomes first in world to provide free access to period products for all Shortly after the car incident, state police stated that the man physically assaulted a woman after the collision in the neighborhood. Pennsylvania state police described the ongoing probe into the fire incident on August 5 as a "complex criminal investigation." The fire broke out around 3 a.m. Firefighters reported seeing flames that resisted their attempts to enter the house and rescue people. The authorities searched the debris after the house burned down. The fatalities reported were two boys, aged 5 and 6, a 7-year-old girl, and seven adults, ranging from 19 to 79. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Pakistan's 75th Independence Day calls for jubilation but the current crisis is overshadowing all celebrations as the country stands highly divided and in the grip of an economic turmoil. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan called on his supporters in Lahore for a rally.

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India celebrates 75 years of Independence and a patriotic favor has gripped the entire nation. Streets of towns and villages and all prominent monuments are draped in the hues of Indian National flag.

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The United States is facing a worker shortage and the companies across the country are struggling to find employees to fill their vacancies. According to official data, over 10 million openings went unfilled in June this year.

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Russian rockets have hit the city of Kramatorsk, leaving 3 people dead and 11 wounded. The strike damaged 62 buildings in the Ukrainian city almost 200 kilometers to the north east.

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Scotland has become the first country in the world to make period products free for all. The landmark legislation will come to effect from Monday. The Scottish parliament voted unanimously in favor of the Period Products Bill in November last year.

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At least seven people have been wounded in Jerusalem after a gunman opened fire on a bus in the city. Two people say to be in critical condition.

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The US speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent Taiwan visit upset China. Beijing launched its up its biggest drill in the Taiwan strait as a show of force. Cyber attacks launched on Taiwan's public websites.

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Indian-born booker prize winner and author Salman Rushdie was stabbed in the neck at an event in New York. He was rushed to the local hospital and the attacker is in police custody.

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Google, the multinational technology company has decided to nix one of the popular amusements of the internet. Google won't answer the silly questions anymore as the company has announced that it wants to improve its 'featured snippets' service which means that the company is trying to stop the automatic featured responses.

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Kenya went to polls on Tuesday, and people voted to elect a new president but it's been several days since and there is no news over who the next president is likely to be. Kenya's Election Commission has neither released a running tally of the results.

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The United Kingdom has declared a drought in parts of England. Drought poses a risk of crop failure in the UK. An extreme heat alert was also issued in England and Wales.

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