British Prime Minister&nbsp;Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday said they want to take German-UK ties to “the next level” by forging a treaty by early next year. Downing Street described the effort as a “once in a generation opportunity” to “turn a corner on Brexit.”

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) earlier today suspended&nbsp;Sandip Ghosh's membership in connection with the Kolkata rape and murder case.&nbsp;The suspension comes amid a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the rape and murder case from earlier this month. Earlier, Indian President Murmu also spoke about the incident and issued a rare condemnation.&nbsp;President Droupadi Murmu said, “Enough is enough”, as she highlighted the urgent need to step up societal overhaul to stop such crimes in future.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday (Aug 28) met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to ‘reset ties’ and discuss a new cooperation treaty that would bring the two nations closer on clean energy, technology, defence, and irregular migration.

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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday (August 28) suspended the membership of Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Hospital in West Bengal.

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The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker, Sounion, continues to blaze in the Red Sea and is now leaking oil, according to a Pentagon spokesperson on Tuesday.

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In a rare development, the President of India Droupadi Murmu&nbsp;spoke about the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital, and expressed&nbsp;her ‘dismay and horror’.&nbsp;

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Moscow on Wednesday (Aug 28) rejected Ukrainian&nbsp;President Volodymyr Zelensky’s peace plan, saying it would continue with&nbsp;its&nbsp;“special military operation” in the eastern European country.&nbsp;

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In Bangladesh, the body of a TV journalist was recovered on Wednesday (August 28) from the Hatirjheel Lake in the nation's capital, Dhaka.

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A 29-year-old Australian man, posing as a famous YouTuber, has been convicted of blackmailing hundreds of girls online in “one of the most severe sextortion cases in the history of Australia.”

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India’s Western coastal state of Gujarat was facing massive floods after it was hit by incessant rainfall over the past days.

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Former India bowler Zaheer Khan has succeeded Gautam Gambhir as the new mentor for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), as announced by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise&nbsp; on Wednesday (Aug 28)

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Reunion announcement of Oasis, the iconic British band of the 1990s led by brothers Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher, set the music world ablaze this week.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday said they want to take German-UK ties to “the next level” by forging a treaty by early next year.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday said they want to take German-UK ties to “the next level” by forging a treaty by early next year. Downing Street described the effort as a “once in a generation opportunity” to “turn a corner on Brexit.” The Indian Medical Association (IMA) earlier today suspended Sandip Ghosh's membership in connection with the Kolkata rape and murder case. The suspension comes amid a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the rape and murder case from earlier this month. Earlier, Indian President Murmu also spoke about the incident and issued a rare condemnation. President Droupadi Murmu said, “Enough is enough”, as she highlighted the urgent need to step up societal overhaul to stop such crimes in future. Click on the headlines to read more UK’s Starmer, Germany’s Scholz announce treaty to reset ties but won’t reverse Brexit British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday (Aug 28) met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to ‘reset ties’ and discuss a new cooperation treaty that would bring the two nations closer on clean energy, technology, defence, and irregular migration. Kolkata rape-murder case: IMA suspends membership of Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Hospital The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday (August 28) suspended the membership of Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Hospital in West Bengal. Greek-flagged shipping tanker attacked by Houthis now leaking oil: Pentagon The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker, Sounion, continues to blaze in the Red Sea and is now leaking oil, according to a Pentagon spokesperson on Tuesday. Kolkata horror: President Murmu highlights society’s ‘collective amnesia’ in rare condemnation In a rare development, the President of India Droupadi Murmu spoke about the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital, and expressed her ‘dismay and horror’. ‘No basis for talks,’ Russia responds to Modi’s call for peace, rejects Zelensky’s proposal Moscow on Wednesday (Aug 28) rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s peace plan, saying it would continue with its “special military operation” in the eastern European country. Attack on freedom of expression in Bangladesh? Journalist’s body found floating in lake; family alleges murder In Bangladesh, the body of a TV journalist was recovered on Wednesday (August 28) from the Hatirjheel Lake in the nation's capital, Dhaka. Australian man posing as YouTube star jailed for ‘world’s most severe sextortion’ A 29-year-old Australian man, posing as a famous YouTuber, has been convicted of blackmailing hundreds of girls online in “one of the most severe sextortion cases in the history of Australia.” India: IMD issues red alert for Gujarat, 16 die as state braces for ‘extremely heavy rains’ India’s Western coastal state of Gujarat was facing massive floods after it was hit by incessant rainfall over the past days. IPL: Former India bowler Zaheer Khan succeeds Gautam Gambhir as new mentor for Lucknow Super Giants Former India bowler Zaheer Khan has succeeded Gautam Gambhir as the new mentor for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), as announced by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise on Wednesday (Aug 28) Oasis reunion: It's the money, honey - Gallagher brothers will make more from tour than in entire 1990s Reunion announcement of Oasis, the iconic British band of the 1990s led by brothers Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher, set the music world ablaze this week.

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The Israeli military on Tuesday (Aug 27)&nbsp;rescued a 52-year-old hostage from the captivity of Hamas. The hostage, identified as&nbsp;Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, had been in Hamas' captivity since October 7 last year. Al-Qadi&nbsp;is in good health and is currently undergoing additional health checks at an undisclosed hospital.&nbsp;

In other&nbsp;news, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin&nbsp;days after his historic visit to war-torn Ukraine. Prime Minister Modi said that his talks (with Putin) focused on the Russia-Ukraine war "and my insights from the recent visit to Ukraine"

Meanwhile, in another development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that recently, his military carried out the first successful test of a domestically-produced ballistic missile.&nbsp;

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet, on Tuesday (August 27), successfully rescued Israeli-Bedouin hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, who had been held by Hamas since October 7.&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Aug 27) talked over the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, days after his historic visit to war-torn Ukraine. PM Modi said the talks focused on&nbsp;strengthening "special and privileged strategic partnership."

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Aug 27), said that recently, his military carried out the first successful test of a domestically-produced ballistic missile, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;

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In India's Maharashtra, a new disturbing incident of sexual exploitation has come to light just days after the tragic Kolkata doctor rape-murder case. A 19-year-old nursing student was allegedly raped by an auto-rickshaw driver in the state's Ratnagiri.

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Thousands of international students in Canada have been forced to hit the streets over fears that they may face deportation after key policy changes.&nbsp;The Canadian government has introduced a 25 per cent reduction in permanent residency nominations, leaving thousands of students unexpectedly vulnerable.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-reject-uns-criticism-over-vice-and-virtue-laws-urge-their-thorough-understanding-753711">Taliban reject UN's criticism of vice and virtue laws, urge 'acknowledgement of Islamic values'</a>

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The ruling Taliban administration in Afghanistan on Monday (Aug 26) rejected the concerns and criticism raised by the United Nations (UN) over the new vice and virtue laws that ban Afghan women&nbsp;from baring their faces and speaking in public places.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-envoy-to-india-garcetti-accused-of-shielding-aide-facing-charges-of-sexual-misconduct-753767">US envoy to India Garcetti accused of shielding aide facing charges of sexual misconduct</a>

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An investigative report by NPR, an American public broadcasting organisation, has indicated that the USA’s current ambassador to India may have lied under oath to protect his close aide facing&nbsp;allegations of sexual misconduct.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-sees-outcry-over-sexual-deepfakes-in-telegram-chatrooms-753688">South Korea sees outcry over sexual deepfakes in Telegram chatrooms</a>

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South Korea is witnessing an outcry over sexually explicit deepfake images and videos of women found in Telegram chatrooms, the news agency Reuters reported on Tuesday (Aug 27), citing state media.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mohanlal-steps-down-as-amma-president-amid-growing-sexual-assault-allegations-in-mollywood-753732">Mohanlal steps down as AMMA president amid growing sexual assault allegations in Mollywood</a>

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In the aftermath of the Justice K Hema Committee's explosive findings of harassment and abuse of women professionals in the Malayalam-language film industry, actor Mohanlal has resigned as the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bcci-secretary-jay-shah-elected-independent-chair-of-icc-unopposed-753796">BCCI secretary Jay Shah elected Independent Chair of ICC unopposed</a>

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Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has been elected unopposed to be the new International Cricket Council (ICC) chief. The news was announced by the ICC on Tuesday (Aug 27). Shah will succeed&nbsp;Greg Barclay as the Independent ICC Chair. He'll start his tenure from December 1&nbsp;later this year.&nbsp;

The Israeli military on Tuesday (Aug 27) rescued a 52-year-old hostage from the captivity of Hamas. The hostage, identified as Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, had been in Hamas' captivity since October 7 last year.

The Israeli military on Tuesday (Aug 27) rescued a 52-year-old hostage from the captivity of Hamas. The hostage, identified as Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, had been in Hamas' captivity since October 7 last year. Al-Qadi is in good health and is currently undergoing additional health checks at an undisclosed hospital. In other news, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin days after his historic visit to war-torn Ukraine. Prime Minister Modi said that his talks (with Putin) focused on the Russia-Ukraine war "and my insights from the recent visit to Ukraine" Meanwhile, in another development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that recently, his military carried out the first successful test of a domestically-produced ballistic missile. Click on the headlines to read more: Israeli forces rescue 52-year-old hostage from Hamas' tunnel in Gaza; eighth live hostage rescue since Oct 7 The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet, on Tuesday (August 27), successfully rescued Israeli-Bedouin hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, who had been held by Hamas since October 7. Indian PM Modi speaks to Putin days after visiting Ukraine, reiterates commitment to peace Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Aug 27) talked over the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, days after his historic visit to war-torn Ukraine. PM Modi said the talks focused on strengthening "special and privileged strategic partnership." Ukraine test fired first domestically-produced ballistic missile: President Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Aug 27), said that recently, his military carried out the first successful test of a domestically-produced ballistic missile, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Maharashtra: Auto rikshaw driver in Ratnagiri drugs 19-year-old nursing student, rapes her In India's Maharashtra, a new disturbing incident of sexual exploitation has come to light just days after the tragic Kolkata doctor rape-murder case. A 19-year-old nursing student was allegedly raped by an auto-rickshaw driver in the state's Ratnagiri. ‘Unfair to Indians,’ Canada witnesses massive protests as 70,000 students face deportation Thousands of international students in Canada have been forced to hit the streets over fears that they may face deportation after key policy changes. The Canadian government has introduced a 25 per cent reduction in permanent residency nominations, leaving thousands of students unexpectedly vulnerable. Taliban reject UN's criticism of vice and virtue laws, urge 'acknowledgement of Islamic values' The ruling Taliban administration in Afghanistan on Monday (Aug 26) rejected the concerns and criticism raised by the United Nations (UN) over the new vice and virtue laws that ban Afghan women from baring their faces and speaking in public places. US envoy to India Garcetti accused of shielding aide facing charges of sexual misconduct An investigative report by NPR, an American public broadcasting organisation, has indicated that the USA’s current ambassador to India may have lied under oath to protect his close aide facing allegations of sexual misconduct. South Korea sees outcry over sexual deepfakes in Telegram chatrooms South Korea is witnessing an outcry over sexually explicit deepfake images and videos of women found in Telegram chatrooms, the news agency Reuters reported on Tuesday (Aug 27), citing state media. Mohanlal steps down as AMMA president amid growing sexual assault allegations in Mollywood In the aftermath of the Justice K Hema Committee's explosive findings of harassment and abuse of women professionals in the Malayalam-language film industry, actor Mohanlal has resigned as the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). BCCI secretary Jay Shah elected Independent Chair of ICC unopposed Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has been elected unopposed to be the new International Cricket Council (ICC) chief. The news was announced by the ICC on Tuesday (Aug 27). Shah will succeed Greg Barclay as the Independent ICC Chair. He'll start his tenure from December 1 later this year.

Top 10 world news: Israel rescues 52-year-old hostage; Modi speaks to Putin, and more

As days pass, calls for the resignation of Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of the East Indian state of West Bengal, over the rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have been growing.

In other news,&nbsp;French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (August 26) denied any "political" link to the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.

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As days pass, calls for the resignation of Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of the East Indian state of West Bengal, over the rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have been growing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-political-motive-behind-telegram-ceo-pavel-durovs-arrest-says-french-president-macron-753482">No 'political' motive behind Pavel Durov arrest, says French President Macron</a>

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (August 26) denied any "political" link to the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-election-is-trump-dodging-sept-10-debate-amid-improving-poll-numbers-for-harris-753476">Is Trump dodging Sept 10 debate amid improving poll numbers for Harris?</a>

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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump suggested on Sunday (Aug 25) that he might skip a September 10 ABC News debate with Democratic presidential candidate and current United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/militant-attacks-in-paks-balochistan-death-toll-over-60-cm-issues-strong-warning-to-terrorists-753441">Balochistan militant attacks: Death toll over 60, CM's warning to terrorists</a>

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The death toll due to militant attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan has climbed to over 60, the news agency Reuters reported on Monday (Aug 26) citing officials. Separatist militants attacked&nbsp;police stations, railway lines and highways in the province.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-oversees-tests-of-new-suicide-drones-753454">North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees tests of new 'suicide drones'</a>

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North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of new "suicide drones" that destroyed&nbsp;targets, including a mock tank, the news agency Reuters reported on Monday (Aug 26) citing state media.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-polls-national-conference-congress-finalise-seat-sharing-formula-check-details-753469">J&amp;K elections: National Conference, Congress finalise seat-sharing formula | Check details</a>

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The Congress and National Conference have finalised an agreement for seat-sharing for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir's assembly elections, senior leaders from both parties announced on Monday (August 26).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/africa-strategy-denmark-to-open-embassies-in-senegal-tunisia-rwanda-753422">'Africa strategy': Denmark to open embassies in Senegal, Tunisia and Rwanda</a>

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Denmark on Monday (August 26) announced plans to establish new embassies in Senegal, Tunisia, and Rwanda, as well as to enhance its diplomatic presence in other African nations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ladakh-gets-five-new-districts-this-is-what-it-means-for-ut-753354">Indian govt creates five new districts in Ladakh; this is what it means for UT</a>

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Home Minister of India, Amit Shah, took to social media and said to build a developed and prosperous Ladakh, the MHA has decided to create five new districts in the union territory.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/off-the-field-things-sanjay-bangar-on-virat-kohli-stepping-down-as-india-test-skipper-753436">'Off the field things...,' Bangar on Kohli stepping down as India Test skipper</a>

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Former India assistant coach Sanjay Bangar has said that Virat Kohli could have continued to be the Test skipper for a bit longer. Kohli quit the captaincy in January 2022 as not only India's but one of the world's most successful skippers. He led India in 68 Tests and won 40 of them - &nbsp;the most by an Indian skipper and the fourth most overall.

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As days pass, calls for the resignation of Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of the East Indian state of West Bengal, over the rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have been growing.

As days pass, calls for the resignation of Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of the East Indian state of West Bengal, over the rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have been growing. In other news, French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (August 26) denied any "political" link to the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Click on the headlines to read more Kolkata rape: CM Mamata faces exit calls; TMC slams ‘patriarchal’ demand As days pass, calls for the resignation of Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of the East Indian state of West Bengal, over the rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have been growing. No 'political' motive behind Pavel Durov arrest, says French President Macron French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (August 26) denied any "political" link to the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Is Trump dodging Sept 10 debate amid improving poll numbers for Harris? Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump suggested on Sunday (Aug 25) that he might skip a September 10 ABC News debate with Democratic presidential candidate and current United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris. Balochistan militant attacks: Death toll over 60, CM's warning to terrorists The death toll due to militant attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan has climbed to over 60, the news agency Reuters reported on Monday (Aug 26) citing officials. Separatist militants attacked police stations, railway lines and highways in the province. North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees tests of new 'suicide drones' North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of new "suicide drones" that destroyed targets, including a mock tank, the news agency Reuters reported on Monday (Aug 26) citing state media. J&K elections: National Conference, Congress finalise seat-sharing formula | Check details The Congress and National Conference have finalised an agreement for seat-sharing for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir's assembly elections, senior leaders from both parties announced on Monday (August 26). 'Africa strategy': Denmark to open embassies in Senegal, Tunisia and Rwanda Denmark on Monday (August 26) announced plans to establish new embassies in Senegal, Tunisia, and Rwanda, as well as to enhance its diplomatic presence in other African nations. Indian govt creates five new districts in Ladakh; this is what it means for UT The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Home Minister of India, Amit Shah, took to social media and said to build a developed and prosperous Ladakh, the MHA has decided to create five new districts in the union territory. 'Off the field things...,' Bangar on Kohli stepping down as India Test skipper Former India assistant coach Sanjay Bangar has said that Virat Kohli could have continued to be the Test skipper for a bit longer. Kohli quit the captaincy in January 2022 as not only India's but one of the world's most successful skippers. He led India in 68 Tests and won 40 of them - the most by an Indian skipper and the fourth most overall. Tarantino says Alec Baldwin partly responsible for Halyna Hutchins' death

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West Asia&nbsp;saw an escalation of tensions on Sunday (August 25)&nbsp;as both Israel and Hezbollah launched strikes on each other. Israel hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after getting a wind of a large-scale retaliatory operation by the Iran-backed group. Hezbollah has claimed that the attack was an "initial response" to the killing of&nbsp;Fuad Shukr, a top Hezbollah commander, in a targeted Israeli strike on south Beirut.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, amid the US election race,&nbsp;Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris raised over $540 million in a month, setting a record for any political campaign.

In South Asia, the United Nations has voiced concerns over the Taliban's new "morality" law, which severely limits women's rights and gives undue powers to the "moral inspectors."&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India condemned crimes against women as "unpardonable," following the outrage over the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata.

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Israel launched pre-emptive strikes at Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Sunday (August 24) after inputs of a large-scale operation by the Iran-backed militant group&nbsp;against it. Hezbollah said that it launched "more than 320" Katyusha rockets towards Israel.

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Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group, claimed in a televised speech on Sunday (August 25), that Israel's&nbsp;pre-emptive attack on Hezbollah had no impact of Hezbollah's retaliatory operations.

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Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based militant group, launched a large-scale missile attack on Israel on Sunday, retaliating for the assassination of their senior commander, Fuad Shukr in Beirut last month.

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US Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris's presidential campaign achieved a record-breaking fundraising milestone. On Sunday (August 25) Harris' campaign revealed that it has raised over $540 million in just over a month, "a record for any campaign in history."

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The United Nations mission in Afghanistan on Sunday (August 25) expressed concern over a new morality law recently ratified by the Taliban. The latest "morality" law places severe restrictions on women, forcing them to "ensure her voice is not heard" and penalising them if they don't.

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Amidst continuing raging nationwide outrage over the brutal sexual assault and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi,&nbsp; on Sunday (August 25), said that crime against women is&nbsp;an "unpardonable sin".

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In India's Mumbai, a student of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was found dead in his rented accommodation, said the police on Sunday (August 25).&nbsp;

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NASA announced on Saturday that Boeing's Starliner capsule will return empty from the International Space Station (ISS) due to ongoing issues with its propulsion system.

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Speaking to WION, Russian Cosmonaut Sergei Vladimirovich Korsakov shared how he'd have loved to have his six-month space mission extended to one year.

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China, which is facing a demographic crisis, is now seeking to make it easier for its citizens to marry but harder to divorce, as young people increasingly opt to remain single.&nbsp;

West Asia saw an escalation of tensions on Sunday (August 25) as both Israel and Hezbollah launched strikes on each other. Israel hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after getting a wind of a large-scale retaliatory operation by the Iran-backed group.

West Asia saw an escalation of tensions on Sunday (August 25) as both Israel and Hezbollah launched strikes on each other. Israel hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after getting a wind of a large-scale retaliatory operation by the Iran-backed group. Hezbollah has claimed that the attack was an "initial response" to the killing of Fuad Shukr, a top Hezbollah commander, in a targeted Israeli strike on south Beirut. Meanwhile, amid the US election race, Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris raised over $540 million in a month, setting a record for any political campaign. In South Asia, the United Nations has voiced concerns over the Taliban's new "morality" law, which severely limits women's rights and gives undue powers to the "moral inspectors." Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India condemned crimes against women as "unpardonable," following the outrage over the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Click on the headlines to read more Israel, Hezbollah launch strikes as latest flare-up puts West Asia on edge: Top points Israel launched pre-emptive strikes at Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Sunday (August 24) after inputs of a large-scale operation by the Iran-backed militant group against it. Hezbollah said that it launched "more than 320" Katyusha rockets towards Israel. Hezbollah leader Nasrallah blasts Israel, says preemptive strike ‘had no impact’ on retaliatory operations Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group, claimed in a televised speech on Sunday (August 25), that Israel's pre-emptive attack on Hezbollah had no impact of Hezbollah's retaliatory operations. What is Hezbollah and how is it connected to Hassan Nasrallah? Understanding its origins and influence Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based militant group, launched a large-scale missile attack on Israel on Sunday, retaliating for the assassination of their senior commander, Fuad Shukr in Beirut last month. Kamala Harris' historic haul: Democratic Party nominee raises over $540 million, mostly from first-time donors US Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris's presidential campaign achieved a record-breaking fundraising milestone. On Sunday (August 25) Harris' campaign revealed that it has raised over $540 million in just over a month, "a record for any campaign in history." UN concerned about Taliban's new vice and virtue law, the discretionary power it gives 'moral inspectors' The United Nations mission in Afghanistan on Sunday (August 25) expressed concern over a new morality law recently ratified by the Taliban. The latest "morality" law places severe restrictions on women, forcing them to "ensure her voice is not heard" and penalising them if they don't. PM Modi says crime against women unpardonable sin, guilty shouldn't be spared Amidst continuing raging nationwide outrage over the brutal sexual assault and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday (August 25), said that crime against women is an "unpardonable sin". India: TISS Mumbai student found dead at home after party in Vashi, investigation underway In India's Mumbai, a student of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was found dead in his rented accommodation, said the police on Sunday (August 25). Boeing’s billion-dollar losses deepen as NASA chooses SpaceX to bring back astronauts from ISS NASA announced on Saturday that Boeing's Starliner capsule will return empty from the International Space Station (ISS) due to ongoing issues with its propulsion system. 'I'd love it if my space trip were to be extended': Cosmonaut Korsakov to WION Speaking to WION, Russian Cosmonaut Sergei Vladimirovich Korsakov shared how he'd have loved to have his six-month space mission extended to one year. China cracks down on divorce: Newly proposed rules make it harder to split, easier to marry China, which is facing a demographic crisis, is now seeking to make it easier for its citizens to marry but harder to divorce, as young people increasingly opt to remain single.

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German police on Saturday (Aug 24) detained a 15-year-old teenager for a deadly knife attack in the western German city of Solingen, which killed three and injured others. The attack happened at 9:40 pm local time on Friday. Two men and one 56-year-old woman were left dead and eight were left injured, four of them critically. The weapon used in the attack was recovered from a bin in Solingen city centre. In other news, Russia and Ukraine are set to exchange 115 prisoners each on Saturday (Aug 24), following the United Arab Emirates (UAE) mediated negotiations, an Emirati official said, as reported by Reuters.

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German police on Saturday (Aug 24) detained a 15-year-old teenager for a deadly knife attack in the western German city of Solingen, which killed three and injured others. The attack happened at 9:40 pm local time on Friday. Two men and one 56-year-old woman were left dead and eight were left injured, four of them critically. The weapon used in the attack was recovered from a bin in Solingen city centre.

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Russia and Ukraine swapped 115 prisoners each on Saturday (Aug 24), following the United Arab Emirates (UAE) mediated&nbsp;negotiations.&nbsp;This marks the first such prisoner swap since Ukraine launched its counter-offensive in Russia in August.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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French authorities were pursuing a terror angle in a car explosion incident that took place outside a synagogue in the southern French town of La Grande-Motte on Saturday (Aug 24). Paris has vowed to step up security at Jewish institutions following the attack, dubbed a “criminal act” by the country’s interior ministry. At least one police official was injured in the explosion, which also damaged two cars at the scene.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept up with his tradition of hugging the host as he stepped into war-torn Ukraine on Friday (Aug 23). The internet was inundated with photos of PM Modi embracing Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, in stark contrast to visuals that came from Moscow last month when the Indian PM&nbsp;hugged host, President Vladimir Putin, in a similar fashion.

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China-linked instant loan apps have come under intense scrutiny by&nbsp;the Enforcement Directorate (ED), India’s law enforcement and economic intelligence agency, following action by police in Telangana, a southern-central state. The state police had previously registered 118 FIRs under several provisions of IPC, 1860 and Information Technology Act, 2000 against as many as 242 instant loan mobile apps.

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One terrorist was killed&nbsp;on Saturday (Aug 24)&nbsp;in an ongoing encounter in the Watergam area of North Kashmir's Baramulla district. According to a top police official, the terrorists launched an attack on a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir police and the Indian Army in the Watergam area of Rafiabad.&nbsp;

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Sicilian prosecutors said Saturday, they were investigating possible manslaughter after a superyacht sank, killing seven people, as it emerged that trapped passengers scrabbled for air pockets after it went down.

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Prime Minister&nbsp;Narendra Modi's government on Saturday (Aug 24) announced a new pension scheme for government employees, called the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The central government employees will have the option to choose between the National Pension Scheme (NPS) or the UPS.&nbsp;

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Two former India keeper-batters, Dinesh Karthik and MS Dhoni, are again back at making headlines. Karthik, who picked his all-time India XI from past eras on Independence Day (August 15) this year, not only omitted ex-captain and batting great MS Dhoni but also didn’t name an outright gloveman, with netizens taking a dig at him on social media. Days after putting out his best XI, Karthik apologised for ignoring MS Dhoni on the list.

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Even though we are months away from No-shave November, Zayn Malik has already made a place in the bearded man club. The actor posted a video on Friday and left fans shocked with his dramatic new look.&nbsp;His Instagram followers could see the actor sporting his long hair and beard in his latest post, where he sang an acapella version of his song “Shoot At Will” from his latest album&nbsp;Room Under the Stairs.&nbsp;

German police on Saturday (Aug 24) detained a 15-year-old teenager for a deadly knife attack in the western German city of Solingen, which killed three and injured others.

German police on Saturday (Aug 24) detained a 15-year-old teenager for a deadly knife attack in the western German city of Solingen, which killed three and injured others. The attack happened at 9:40 pm local time on Friday. Two men and one 56-year-old woman were left dead and eight were left injured, four of them critically. The weapon used in the attack was recovered from a bin in Solingen city centre. In other news, Russia and Ukraine are set to exchange 115 prisoners each on Saturday (Aug 24), following the United Arab Emirates (UAE) mediated negotiations, an Emirati official said, as reported by Reuters. Click on the headlines to read more Germany knife attack: Police won’t rule out ‘terrorist motive’, 15-year-old detained German police on Saturday (Aug 24) detained a 15-year-old teenager for a deadly knife attack in the western German city of Solingen, which killed three and injured others. The attack happened at 9:40 pm local time on Friday. Two men and one 56-year-old woman were left dead and eight were left injured, four of them critically. The weapon used in the attack was recovered from a bin in Solingen city centre. Russia, Ukraine swap 115 prisoners each under UAE-mediated deal Russia and Ukraine swapped 115 prisoners each on Saturday (Aug 24), following the United Arab Emirates (UAE) mediated negotiations. This marks the first such prisoner swap since Ukraine launched its counter-offensive in Russia in August. France vows to protect Jewish institutions after 'terror attack' on synagogue French authorities were pursuing a terror angle in a car explosion incident that took place outside a synagogue in the southern French town of La Grande-Motte on Saturday (Aug 24). Paris has vowed to step up security at Jewish institutions following the attack, dubbed a “criminal act” by the country’s interior ministry. At least one police official was injured in the explosion, which also damaged two cars at the scene. Watch: Zelensky addresses criticism of Modi-Putin hug while speaking to WION Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept up with his tradition of hugging the host as he stepped into war-torn Ukraine on Friday (Aug 23). The internet was inundated with photos of PM Modi embracing Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, in stark contrast to visuals that came from Moscow last month when the Indian PM hugged host, President Vladimir Putin, in a similar fashion. China-linked instant loan apps on India’s radar, ED seizes assets worth $2.2mn China-linked instant loan apps have come under intense scrutiny by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), India’s law enforcement and economic intelligence agency, following action by police in Telangana, a southern-central state. The state police had previously registered 118 FIRs under several provisions of IPC, 1860 and Information Technology Act, 2000 against as many as 242 instant loan mobile apps. Jammu-Kashmir: Security forces gun down one terrorist in Baramulla operation One terrorist was killed on Saturday (Aug 24) in an ongoing encounter in the Watergam area of North Kashmir's Baramulla district. According to a top police official, the terrorists launched an attack on a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir police and the Indian Army in the Watergam area of Rafiabad. Superyacht sinking: Sicily opens manslaughter probe as victims' last movements revealed Sicilian prosecutors said Saturday, they were investigating possible manslaughter after a superyacht sank, killing seven people, as it emerged that trapped passengers scrabbled for air pockets after it went down. India unveils new pension scheme for government employees; here are its key features Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Saturday (Aug 24) announced a new pension scheme for government employees, called the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The central government employees will have the option to choose between the National Pension Scheme (NPS) or the UPS. Karthik issues public apology for omitting MS Dhoni from his all-time India XI Two former India keeper-batters, Dinesh Karthik and MS Dhoni, are again back at making headlines. Karthik, who picked his all-time India XI from past eras on Independence Day (August 15) this year, not only omitted ex-captain and batting great MS Dhoni but also didn’t name an outright gloveman, with netizens taking a dig at him on social media. Days after putting out his best XI, Karthik apologised for ignoring MS Dhoni on the list. Zayn Malik takes internet by storm with his dramatic beard look: Watch Even though we are months away from No-shave November, Zayn Malik has already made a place in the bearded man club. The actor posted a video on Friday and left fans shocked with his dramatic new look. His Instagram followers could see the actor sporting his long hair and beard in his latest post, where he sang an acapella version of his song “Shoot At Will” from his latest album Room Under the Stairs.

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In a major revelation in the Kolkata rape and murder case, main accused Sanjay Roy told West Bengal police that he stalked the victim at the chest medicine ward a day before he committed the gruesome crime. The CCTV footage from August 8 shows Roy staring at the 33-year-old victim and four other junior doctors at the chest ward. In other news,&nbsp;Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 23) pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in talks with Russia to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Modi assured that India is ready to act as a 'friend' to help end the war during his first visit to Ukraine.&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 23) pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in talks with Russia to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Modi assured that India is ready to act as a 'friend' to help end the war during his first visit to Ukraine.

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In a major revelation in the Kolkata rape and murder case, main accused Sanjay Roy told West Bengal police that he stalked the victim at the chest medicine ward a day before he committed the gruesome crime. The CCTV footage from August 8 shows Roy staring at the 33-year-old victim and four other junior doctors at the chest ward.&nbsp;

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In a shocking turn of events, a mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Indian Army suffered a ‘technical malfunction’ on Friday (Aug 23) and drifted into Pakistani airspace. The Indian Army in a statement said that the UAV was on a training mission when it&nbsp;entered Pakistan’s Nikial Sector and was later recovered by Pakistani troops.

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A young girl from the Indian state of&nbsp;Assam's Nagaon district was allegedly gangraped&nbsp;on Thursday (August 22) evening while she was on her way home. The alleged incident sparked&nbsp;widespread protests on Friday (August 23) and resulted in an indefinite shutdown of shops and businesses.

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In a major revelation in the Kolkata rape and murder case, main accused Sanjay Roy told West Bengal police that he stalked the victim at the chest medicine ward a day before he committed the gruesome crime.

In a major revelation in the Kolkata rape and murder case, main accused Sanjay Roy told West Bengal police that he stalked the victim at the chest medicine ward a day before he committed the gruesome crime. The CCTV footage from August 8 shows Roy staring at the 33-year-old victim and four other junior doctors at the chest ward. In other news, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 23) pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in talks with Russia to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Modi assured that India is ready to act as a 'friend' to help end the war during his first visit to Ukraine. Click on the headlines to read more PM Modi pushes Zelensky for peace talks with Russia during first Kyiv visit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 23) pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in talks with Russia to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Modi assured that India is ready to act as a 'friend' to help end the war during his first visit to Ukraine. Kolkata horror: Accused stalked victim earlier; CBI investigating broken door In a major revelation in the Kolkata rape and murder case, main accused Sanjay Roy told West Bengal police that he stalked the victim at the chest medicine ward a day before he committed the gruesome crime. The CCTV footage from August 8 shows Roy staring at the 33-year-old victim and four other junior doctors at the chest ward. Pakistan recovers Indian Army’s drone that crossed LoC after ‘malfunction' In a shocking turn of events, a mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Indian Army suffered a ‘technical malfunction’ on Friday (Aug 23) and drifted into Pakistani airspace. The Indian Army in a statement said that the UAV was on a training mission when it entered Pakistan’s Nikial Sector and was later recovered by Pakistani troops. US national security advisor to visit China: Will it lead to Biden-Xi meet? Jake Sullivan, the national security advisor to United States President Joe Biden, will visit China next week, the White House said on Friday (August 23). This visit could be a step to manage the differences and avoid escalating tensions between the two nations. Sicily yacht tragedy: Last missing person recovered, CEO blames crew A four-day search operation for missing individuals in the aftermath of the tragic sinking of the superyacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily came to an end on Friday (Aug 23) with the recovery of the last unaccounted-for body. Who was Shyamala Gopalan? Kamala Harris' influential mother Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago Friday (Aug 23) and paid tribute to her Indian-origin mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, before a jubilant crowd. India: Assam erupts in protests after minor girl allegedly gangraped in Nagaon A young girl from the Indian state of Assam's Nagaon district was allegedly gangraped on Thursday (August 22) evening while she was on her way home. The alleged incident sparked widespread protests on Friday (August 23) and resulted in an indefinite shutdown of shops and businesses. 'Right to disconnect': Australians will now be free to ignore bosses after work Australians are days away from being able to ignore their bosses outside working hours as the country has passed a new law to handle the work-related stress of employees. Cricketer Shakib Al Hasan charged with alleged murder during Bangladesh unrest Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is among the 147 people charged with the murder of a garment worker during the protests in the country (in early August), per the latest report. Rafiqul Islam, the father of the deceased Mohammed Rubel, filed the complaint against Shakib and others at Dhaka’s Adabor Police Station, an officer at the station confirmed. BTS member Suga appears before police for e-scooter drunk driving K-pop star Suga, a member of the boy band supergroup BTS, appeared before police on Friday for further questioning over a case of drunk driving on an electric scooter.

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Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of the Indian state of&nbsp;West Bengal, where a junior doctor was raped and murdered earlier this month, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Aug 22), urging him to enact stricter laws on sexual assault. In other news, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that Ukraine attempted to attack the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, located in the Russian&nbsp;region near the border. This area experienced an incursion by Ukraine&nbsp;over two weeks ago.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday (Aug 22) in Warsaw that New Delhi was willing to offer any help to end the Ukraine conflict in consultation with friendly nations. He also reiterated that war can't be solution to any conflict and that diplomacy was the only way forward.

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Delhi Police busted an al-Qaeda-linked terror network and detained&nbsp;14 people from the states of Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, PTI reported on Thursday (August 22).

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Two venues in London, one each in Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham, will host the five Tests between England and India next summer, the BCCI confirmed in a social media post. Team India will begin their tour with the first Test at Headingley starting June 20, while Edgbaston, Lord’s, Old Trafford and the Oval will host the remaining four Tests, respectively.

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Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of the Indian state of West Bengal, where a junior doctor was raped and murdered earlier this month, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Aug 22), urging him to enact stricter laws on sexual assault.

Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of the Indian state of West Bengal, where a junior doctor was raped and murdered earlier this month, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Aug 22), urging him to enact stricter laws on sexual assault. In other news, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that Ukraine attempted to attack the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, located in the Russian region near the border. This area experienced an incursion by Ukraine over two weeks ago. Click on the headlines to read more Kolkata horror: CBI rules out gangrape in Kolkata case Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal state, where a junior doctor was raped and murdered earlier this month, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Aug 22), urging him to enact stricter laws on sexual assault. The case is now being investigated by India’s premier agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), following an order by the Calcutta High Court. Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking Kursk nuclear plant; Modi's message before Ukraine visit Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (August 22) that Ukraine attempted to attack the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, located in the Russian region near the border. This area experienced an incursion by Kyiv over two weeks ago. Sicily yacht sinking: Bodies of all men, including UK tech tycoon Lynch, found Bodies of all men missing after the Bayesian superyacht sank off the coast of Italy's Sicily have been found, including UK tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, a coastguard official told news agency AFP on Thursday (Aug 22). 'Not an era of war': PM Modi repeats Ukraine peace pitch from Poland's Warsaw Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday (Aug 22) in Warsaw that New Delhi was willing to offer any help to end the Ukraine conflict in consultation with friendly nations. He also reiterated that war can't be solution to any conflict and that diplomacy was the only way forward. Delhi Police arrest 14, bust al-Qaeda-linked terror module across three states Delhi Police busted an al-Qaeda-linked terror network and detained 14 people from the states of Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, PTI reported on Thursday (August 22). US probes American contributors to Russian TV programmes; FBI raids properties Ahead of the United States presidential election, American authorities are investigating some US citizens who had worked with or contributed to Russian state media, amid fears that Moscow's intelligence agencies are trying to muddy the waters of American politics through propaganda campaigns. Cast From The Past: When Barack Obama's 2004 DNC speech propelled him to White House in 2008 Ten years after Hollywood Director Frank Darabont's The Shawshank Redemption (1994) redefined the meaning of 'hope' for the world — "hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies" — a 43-year-old Barack Obama turned up to sell the 'politics of hope' at 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston while endorsing John Kerry on the presidential ticket that year. Why SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch’s ties with Blackstone warrant an investigation Amid ongoing controversy between Hindenburg Research and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chief Madhabi Puri Buch, the latter’s ties with US equity major Blackstone have also come under greater scrutiny. Experts are calling for an investigation over Buch’s alleged conflict of interest in all Blackstone-related matters as SEBI chairperson. England vs India 2025: Lord’s, Manchester among five venues locked in Two venues in London, one each in Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham, will host the five Tests between England and India next summer, the BCCI confirmed in a social media post. Team India will begin their tour with the first Test at Headingley starting June 20, while Edgbaston, Lord’s, Old Trafford and the Oval will host the remaining four Tests, respectively. Lionsgate apologises for false quotes in Coppola's Megalopolis trailer Lionsgate pulled up its latest trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s epic Megalopolis. The Megalopolis trailer was problematic and raised a lot of doubts about the authenticity of the production.

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At least 14 people were killed in a blast at a pharma company unit in India's Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.&nbsp;The incident took place in Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of the state, catching employees of ‘Escientia’ off guard. Meanwhile, even as Indians across the country express their anger at Kolkata rape and murder case, the searches on the internet for the doctor's photos and even her rape video have gone up. Hopes for Gaza ceasefire suffered a major setback today as a Politico report claimed the talks were on the brink of a collapse. The news comes in the backdrop of Tel Aviv backing a 'bridging proposal' put forth by the US, Egypt and Qatar after several weeks of negotiations.

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India recently witnessed a tragedy of monstrous proportions&nbsp;as a doctor trainee was found brutally raped and murdered in the seminar hall&nbsp;of the hospital where she worked to save lives.

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The school at the centre of the Badlapur sexual assault controversy in Maharashtra state tried to cover up the incident instead of helping parents seek justice, a state official revealed Wednesday (Aug 21).

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India's assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, said that the focus to do well outside India is one of the reasons that the ability to play spin has taken a back seat.

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Lakshya Sen recalled&nbsp;his missed opportunities at the Paris Olympics, where he came close to winning a medal in the men's singles.

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In a bizarre turn of events, it looks like their divorce might cost them a fortune, as Jennifer Lopez and her actor-husband Ben Affleck didn’t sign for a prenup. 
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At least 14 people were killed in a blast at a pharma company unit in India's Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. The incident took place in Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of the state, catching employees of ‘Escientia’ off guard.

At least 14 people were killed in a blast at a pharma company unit in India's Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. The incident took place in Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of the state, catching employees of ‘Escientia’ off guard. Meanwhile, even as Indians across the country express their anger at Kolkata rape and murder case, the searches on the internet for the doctor's photos and even her rape video have gone up. Hopes for Gaza ceasefire suffered a major setback today as a Politico report claimed the talks were on the brink of a collapse. The news comes in the backdrop of Tel Aviv backing a 'bridging proposal' put forth by the US, Egypt and Qatar after several weeks of negotiations. Click on the headlines to read more. India: Blast at Andhra pharma company kills 14; rescue operations underway A major explosion at a pharma company unit in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh killed at least 14 people and injured several others on Wednesday (Aug 21). Kolkata rape-murder: Disturbing search trends for victim’s ‘rape video’ and ‘rape porn’ flood internet India recently witnessed a tragedy of monstrous proportions as a doctor trainee was found brutally raped and murdered in the seminar hall of the hospital where she worked to save lives. Gaza hostage-truce deal might be on edge of collapse: Report The hostage-truce deal to halt the ongoing war in Gaza might be on the brink of collapse, a report in Politico has claimed, citing US and Israeli officials. Badlapur case: School admin ‘covered up’ sex abuse of two girls, brushed off parents’ concerns The school at the centre of the Badlapur sexual assault controversy in Maharashtra state tried to cover up the incident instead of helping parents seek justice, a state official revealed Wednesday (Aug 21). Sicily yacht sinking: Timeline of events that led to the disaster; search for missing continues In a terrible incident, a British yacht sank off the coast of Sicily, an island south of the Italian Peninsula, after a severe storm struck the region on Monday Hindenburg vs Buch: How the 1998 General Pinochet case serves as a lesson for SEBI Amid the ongoing controversy between the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Madhabi Puri Buch, and Hindenburg Research over the probe into Adani Group. Bharat Bandh: Angry mob in India's Bihar tries to light school bus carrying children on fire. Shocking video India, on August 21 (Wednesday) saw protests erupt across the nation in protest against a recent Supreme Court ruling that approved the subclassification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). These demonstrations, as per reports, turned particularly intense in Bihar's Patna and Gopalganj. 'Focus has moved to...,' India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate reveals reason behind failure against spin India's assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, said that the focus to do well outside India is one of the reasons that the ability to play spin has taken a back seat. Paris Olympics will 'hurt for some time', says Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen after fourth spot finish Lakshya Sen recalled his missed opportunities at the Paris Olympics, where he came close to winning a medal in the men's singles. Jennifer Lopez could lose more money than Ben Affleck in divorce as they didn't sign a prenup In a bizarre turn of events, it looks like their divorce might cost them a fortune, as Jennifer Lopez and her actor-husband Ben Affleck didn’t sign for a prenup.

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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Tuesday (Aug 20) urged the Indian government to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina so that she can face trial.&nbsp;The BNP official also accused India of shying away from fulfilling its commitment towards democracy by providing refuge to Hasina.

Ukraine's parliament&nbsp;voted to ban the Ukrainian orthodox church, which has links to Russia. This decision has been backed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

In other news from around the world,&nbsp;Hindu groups in Canada have expressed their anguish at what they call “blatant Hinduphobia” in the country as lawmakers&nbsp;conveniently look the other way.&nbsp;

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)&nbsp;on Tuesday (Aug 20) urged India to extradite ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina so that she can face trial for ‘plotting to thwart the country's revolution.’ Hasina quit as prime minister and fled Bangladesh on August 5 after the Bangladesh Army refused to implement her curfew orders.

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The Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday (August 20) voted to ban the Ukrainian orthodox church, which has links to Russia. The move has been backed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who said that it&nbsp;will boost his country's independence.

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Hindu groups in Canada have expressed their anguish at what they call “blatant Hinduphobia” in the country as lawmakers&nbsp;conveniently look the other way. The outrage came after Toronto’s India Day Parade, held to mark India’s Independence Day, was disrupted by a pro-Khalistan protest on Sunday (Aug 18).&nbsp;

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In recent years, the Indian Navy has been playing a crucial role in furthering the wide-ranging India-Saudi ties. The Kochi-headquartered Southern Naval Command (SNC), which is the hub of the Indian Navy's diverse and sophisticated training facilities, has been spearheading these efforts.

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Police in Kenya on Tuesday (Aug 20) launched a major manhunt after a serial killer escaped from a prison cell in the capital city of Nairobi.&nbsp;Collins Jumaisi, 33, was arrested in July and he confessed to murdering and dismembering 42 women. Along with Jumaisi, 12 other detainees escaped from the prison.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) stressed on Tuesday (Aug 20) that the mpox virus, regardless of whether it was the new or old strain, was not the new coronavirus (Covid), as authorities knew how to control its spread. Addressing a press conference, WHO's Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge said, "We can and must tackle mpox together."&nbsp;

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Internet services were suspended in Badlapur of Thane district in India’s Maharashtra state on Tuesday (Aug 20) amid heavy protests following the sexual assault of two girls at a kindergarten. Earlier in the day, cops lathi-charged the protestors who were trying to block trains at the Badlapur railway station.

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Police in New Delhi said on Tuesday (Aug 20) that various shopping malls in India's national capital received bomb threats via mail. The police said that Chanakya Mall, Select&nbsp; CityWalk, Ambience Mall, DLF, Cine Polis, Pacific Mall, Primus Hospital, and Unity Group received the threatening mail.

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Oprah Winfrey, who is currently 70 years old, never thought she would make it to 60. In a recent candid conversation on Today Show, the television personality opened up about her childhood days and the struggles she faced while growing up.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has changed the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The decision comes amid unrest and ousting of the government in Bangladesh. The tournament, however, is scheduled to be played on original dates from October 3-20.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Tuesday (Aug 20) urged the Indian government to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina so that she can face trial.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Tuesday (Aug 20) urged the Indian government to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina so that she can face trial. The BNP official also accused India of shying away from fulfilling its commitment towards democracy by providing refuge to Hasina. Ukraine's parliament voted to ban the Ukrainian orthodox church, which has links to Russia. This decision has been backed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In other news from around the world, Hindu groups in Canada have expressed their anguish at what they call “blatant Hinduphobia” in the country as lawmakers conveniently look the other way. Click on the headlines to read more ‘India not fulfilling commitment…,’ BNP wants Hasina extradited, new case filed against ex-PM Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Tuesday (Aug 20) urged India to extradite ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina so that she can face trial for ‘plotting to thwart the country's revolution.’ Hasina quit as prime minister and fled Bangladesh on August 5 after the Bangladesh Army refused to implement her curfew orders. Ukraine passes bill to ban Orthodox church with ties to Russia; Zelensky hails ban, Moscow slams it The Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday (August 20) voted to ban the Ukrainian orthodox church, which has links to Russia. The move has been backed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who said that it will boost his country's independence. ‘Blatant Hinduphobia,’ Hindu groups in Canada blast Khalistanis for disrupting India Day Parade Hindu groups in Canada have expressed their anguish at what they call “blatant Hinduphobia” in the country as lawmakers conveniently look the other way. The outrage came after Toronto’s India Day Parade, held to mark India’s Independence Day, was disrupted by a pro-Khalistan protest on Sunday (Aug 18). How the Indian Navy anchors growing military ties with Saudi Arabia In recent years, the Indian Navy has been playing a crucial role in furthering the wide-ranging India-Saudi ties. The Kochi-headquartered Southern Naval Command (SNC), which is the hub of the Indian Navy's diverse and sophisticated training facilities, has been spearheading these efforts. Kenyan 'psychopath' serial killer escapes from prison, manhunt launched Police in Kenya on Tuesday (Aug 20) launched a major manhunt after a serial killer escaped from a prison cell in the capital city of Nairobi. Collins Jumaisi, 33, was arrested in July and he confessed to murdering and dismembering 42 women. Along with Jumaisi, 12 other detainees escaped from the prison. Mpox is not the new Covid as authorities can control its spread, stresses WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) stressed on Tuesday (Aug 20) that the mpox virus, regardless of whether it was the new or old strain, was not the new coronavirus (Covid), as authorities knew how to control its spread. Addressing a press conference, WHO's Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge said, "We can and must tackle mpox together." Badlapur sexual assault case: Internet suspended amid heavy protests, police lathi-charge protestors Internet services were suspended in Badlapur of Thane district in India’s Maharashtra state on Tuesday (Aug 20) amid heavy protests following the sexual assault of two girls at a kindergarten. Earlier in the day, cops lathi-charged the protestors who were trying to block trains at the Badlapur railway station. After Gurugram, bomb threat sent to several shopping malls in New Delhi Police in New Delhi said on Tuesday (Aug 20) that various shopping malls in India's national capital received bomb threats via mail. The police said that Chanakya Mall, Select CityWalk, Ambience Mall, DLF, Cine Polis, Pacific Mall, Primus Hospital, and Unity Group received the threatening mail. Oprah Winfrey never thought she would make it to 60 and the reason will leave you teary-eyed Oprah Winfrey, who is currently 70 years old, never thought she would make it to 60. In a recent candid conversation on Today Show, the television personality opened up about her childhood days and the struggles she faced while growing up. ICC changes 2024 Women's T20 World Cup venue from Bangladesh to UAE The International Cricket Council (ICC) has changed the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The decision comes amid unrest and ousting of the government in Bangladesh. The tournament, however, is scheduled to be played on original dates from October 3-20.

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Israel on Monday (August 19) voiced its backing for the United States' new hostage proposal. Describing it as a "bridging proposal," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time publicly endorsed the latest US formula.

In other news,&nbsp;Indian central government on Monday (August 19) claimed that 'triple talaq' was 'fatal' to the social institution of marriage as it defended its 2019 law criminalising the practice.&nbsp;

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Israel on Monday (August 19) voiced its backing for the United States' new hostage proposal. Describing it as a "bridging proposal," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time publicly endorsed the latest US formula.

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The Indian central government on Monday (August 19) claimed that 'triple talaq' was 'fatal' to the social institution of marriage as it defended its 2019 law criminalising the practice.&nbsp;

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India's premier investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Monday (August 19) obtained court permission to conduct a lie detector test of the main accused in the heinous rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata.

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Russia introduced a state of emergency in the southern Russian city of Proletarsk on Monday (August 19) as firefighters battled a blaze sparked by a Ukrainian drone strike at a fuel storage facility.&nbsp;

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One CRPF officer has been killed in an encounter in the remote Dudu area of Basantgarh in Udhampur district of Jammu region. Security forces had input about the presence of three to four terrorists in the area, after which they were carrying out a joint cordon and search operation. The terrorists fired on the forces when they were in close vicinity, which resulted in injury to one CRPF officer, who was taken to hospital, where he succumbed to injuries.

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US&nbsp;House&nbsp;of Representatives&nbsp;Republicans&nbsp;issued a report on Monday alleging Democratic President Joe Biden committed impeachable offenses, but it was unclear whether they would push for a vote following a probe the White&nbsp;House&nbsp;has long dismissed as politically motivated.

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With the announcement of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the political parties in the Union Territory have already stepped up the poll preparations.

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Social media movement calling for an unbiased probe and stringent punishment for the accused in the Kolkata&nbsp;doctor rape-murder case has gained momentum. Amid this, Kolkata Police have allegedly detained a girl student for sharing a provocative post on social media, targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has admitted that none of the country's stadiums currently meet international standards. It is to be noted that Pakistan is expected to host the ICC Champions Trophy early next year, their first ICC tournament since co-hosting 1996 ODI World Cup with India and Sri Lanka.

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Daniela Braga’s Los Angeles home was recently targeted by burglars, according to latest reports. The thieves reportedly stole items worth $1 million from her house. The burglary took place on Tuesday night while Daniela was out. When she returned home, she discovered that her house had been ransacked.

Israel on Monday (August 19) voiced its backing for the United States' new hostage proposal. Describing it as a "bridging proposal," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time publicly endorsed the latest US formula.

Israel on Monday (August 19) voiced its backing for the United States' new hostage proposal. Describing it as a "bridging proposal," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time publicly endorsed the latest US formula. In other news, Indian central government on Monday (August 19) claimed that 'triple talaq' was 'fatal' to the social institution of marriage as it defended its 2019 law criminalising the practice. Click on the headlines to read more 'Bridging proposal': Netanyahu publicly backs US' hostages-for-ceasefire deal Israel on Monday (August 19) voiced its backing for the United States' new hostage proposal. Describing it as a "bridging proposal," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time publicly endorsed the latest US formula. India: Union govt defends Triple Talaq ban, calls practice 'fatal' to marriage The Indian central government on Monday (August 19) claimed that 'triple talaq' was 'fatal' to the social institution of marriage as it defended its 2019 law criminalising the practice. Kolkata HC allows CBI to conduct polygraph test on Kolkata rape-murder accused India's premier investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Monday (August 19) obtained court permission to conduct a lie detector test of the main accused in the heinous rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata. Ukrainian drone sparks state of emergency in Russia's Proletarsk Russia introduced a state of emergency in the southern Russian city of Proletarsk on Monday (August 19) as firefighters battled a blaze sparked by a Ukrainian drone strike at a fuel storage facility. CRPF officer killed in J&K's Udhampur, search operation continues One CRPF officer has been killed in an encounter in the remote Dudu area of Basantgarh in Udhampur district of Jammu region. Security forces had input about the presence of three to four terrorists in the area, after which they were carrying out a joint cordon and search operation. The terrorists fired on the forces when they were in close vicinity, which resulted in injury to one CRPF officer, who was taken to hospital, where he succumbed to injuries. Biden accused of impeachable offences by House Republicans in 291-page report US House of Representatives Republicans issued a report on Monday alleging Democratic President Joe Biden committed impeachable offenses, but it was unclear whether they would push for a vote following a probe the White House has long dismissed as politically motivated. Political arena in Jammu & Kashmir abuzz after announcement of assembly elections With the announcement of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the political parties in the Union Territory have already stepped up the poll preparations. India: Kolkata Police arrest girl student for ‘life threats’ against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Social media movement calling for an unbiased probe and stringent punishment for the accused in the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case has gained momentum. Amid this, Kolkata Police have allegedly detained a girl student for sharing a provocative post on social media, targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. PCB chief admits poor conditions of venues ahead of CT 2025 Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has admitted that none of the country's stadiums currently meet international standards. It is to be noted that Pakistan is expected to host the ICC Champions Trophy early next year, their first ICC tournament since co-hosting 1996 ODI World Cup with India and Sri Lanka. Victoria Secret model Daniela Braga's LA home ransacked by burglars Daniela Braga’s Los Angeles home was recently targeted by burglars, according to latest reports. The thieves reportedly stole items worth $1 million from her house. The burglary took place on Tuesday night while Daniela was out. When she returned home, she discovered that her house had been ransacked.

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The Supreme Court of India on Sunday (August 18) took suo motu cognisance of the shocking and brutal rape and murder of a trainee female doctor at the RG Kar Hospital premises in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state.

In other news, Ukraine announced on Sunday that it had targeted a second crucial bridge in Russia's Kursk region, aiming to disrupt Moscow's supply lines as Kyiv's ongoing incursion into Russian territory continued into its second week. Meanwhile, Russia intensified its efforts in eastern Ukraine, claiming to have taken control of another village close to the Ukrainian-held logistics centre of Pokrovsk.

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The Supreme Court of India on Sunday (August 18) took suo motu cognisance of the shocking and brutal rape and murder of a trainee female doctor at the RG Kar Hospital premises in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state.

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Days after the brutal rape and murder of a medic in India's West Bengal triggered widespread protests, another case of sexual assault has come to light. A 21-year-old college-going student in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, was raped by an unknown man in the wee hours of Sunday (Aug 18) morning.

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The Supreme Court of India on Sunday (August 18) took suo motu cognisance of the shocking and brutal rape and murder of a trainee female doctor at the RG Kar Hospital premises in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state.

The Supreme Court of India on Sunday (August 18) took suo motu cognisance of the shocking and brutal rape and murder of a trainee female doctor at the RG Kar Hospital premises in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state. In other news, Ukraine announced on Sunday that it had targeted a second crucial bridge in Russia's Kursk region, aiming to disrupt Moscow's supply lines as Kyiv's ongoing incursion into Russian territory continued into its second week. Meanwhile, Russia intensified its efforts in eastern Ukraine, claiming to have taken control of another village close to the Ukrainian-held logistics centre of Pokrovsk. Click on the headlines to read more Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance The Supreme Court of India on Sunday (August 18) took suo motu cognisance of the shocking and brutal rape and murder of a trainee female doctor at the RG Kar Hospital premises in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state. Ukraine destroys second key bridge; Russia captures another Ukrainian village Ukraine announced on Sunday that it had targeted a second crucial bridge in Russia's Kursk region, aiming to disrupt Moscow's supply lines as Kyiv's ongoing incursion into Russian territory continued into its second week. Meanwhile, Russia intensified its efforts in eastern Ukraine, claiming to have taken control of another village close to the Ukrainian-held logistics centre of Pokrovsk. Blinken arrives in Israel; Netanyahu blames Hamas for ceasefire stalemate as Gaza conflict death toll hits 40K The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza reported a grim milestone on Sunday (Aug 18). The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has claimed the lives of at least 40,099 people in the Gaza Strip. WHO pushes for mpox vaccine production surge as death toll in DRC nears 550 An outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has claimed more than 500 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as per reports. Victim’s dad accuses officials of rushed cremation, slams CM Mamata Banerjee The father of the trainee doctor who was brutally raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital alleged that his daughter's body was cremated hurriedly, even though there were already three other bodies at the crematorium. Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr was lured to his apartment via phone call, minutes before deadly Israeli strike Hezbollah deputy leader Fuad Shukr was lured to his seventh-floor residence from his second-floor office in Beirut last month when he was killed in an airstrike, a report in newspaper Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has claimed. Hurricane Debby's dark secret: Storm floats cocaine stash worth over $1.6mn to Florida beaches Hurricane Debby, which recently left behind a trail of deadly destruction in Southeast Florida, also brought with it more than 100 pounds (45.36 kg) of cocaine. Another day, another rape? 21-year-old raped in India's Bengaluru, days after heinous Kolkata rape-murder Days after the brutal rape and murder of a medic in India's West Bengal triggered widespread protests, another case of sexual assault has come to light. A 21-year-old college-going student in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, was raped by an unknown man in the wee hours of Sunday (Aug 18) morning. 'He will be in the team...,' BCCI secretary Jay Shah on pacer Mayank Yadav's spot in team for Australia Tests Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has declined to comment on IPL speedster Mayank Yadav's participation in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Actor Alain Delon, heartthrob of French cinema, dies aged 88 French actor Alain Delon, who melted the hearts of millions of film fans whether playing a murderer, hoodlum or hitman in his postwar heyday, has died, French media reported on Sunday. He was 88.

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Amid an ongoing nationwide strike by Indian medics over the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata, the Indian government assured&nbsp;them of&nbsp;the formation of a committee that will suggest measures for the safety of healthcare professionals. IDF on Saturday stepped up attacks in Lebanon and Gaza, killing a total of 27 people in two separate attacks.&nbsp;The London Fire Brigade (LFB)&nbsp;said it rushed over 100 firefighters and more than a dozen fire engines to Somerset House, a historic arts venue,&nbsp;after receiving a call just before noon (local time).&nbsp;

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The Union Health Ministry of India on Saturday (August 17) urged the doctors to end their nationwide strike.

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Amid an ongoing nationwide strike by Indian medics over the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata, the Indian government assured them of the formation of a committee that will suggest measures for the safety of healthcare professionals.

Amid an ongoing nationwide strike by Indian medics over the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata, the Indian government assured them of the formation of a committee that will suggest measures for the safety of healthcare professionals. IDF on Saturday stepped up attacks in Lebanon and Gaza, killing a total of 27 people in two separate attacks. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said it rushed over 100 firefighters and more than a dozen fire engines to Somerset House, a historic arts venue, after receiving a call just before noon (local time). Click on the headlines to read more India: Health ministry urges doctors to end nationwide strike, promises safety reforms The Union Health Ministry of India on Saturday (August 17) urged the doctors to end their nationwide strike. IDF kills 27 in separate attacks in Gaza, Lebanon; Hamas dismisses truce claims Even as United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on Israel to pause fighting in Gaza to facilitate a polio vaccination campaign, the Jewish country stepped up attacks on Saturday (Aug 17), killing at least 17 in the town of Zawayda. Ukraine tightens grip in Russia's Kursk; Germany slashes military aid to Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday (August 17), that his army is "strengthening" their positions in Russia's Kursk region, where Ukraine has been conducting a major ground offensive for over 11 days. US hit by worst Covid wave since 2022, hospitalisation rate soars The United States is experiencing its worst summer Covid wave in more than two years, leading to increased infections and hospital visits. Video: London's historic Somerset House closed after major fire incident, 100 firefighters deployed London's Somerset House, a historic arts venue, was closed temporarily on Saturday (Aug 17) after a major fire incident. Mpox crisis updates: Pakistan adopts safety measures; WHO says no need to close borders First cases of mpox have been detected outside of Africa with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the recent outbreak of the disease as a public health emergency of international concern after the new variant of the virus was identified. Kamala Harris campaign, war veterans slam Trump's 'asinine comments' on Medal of Honor Former United States President Donald Trump has come under fire for claiming that the Presidential Medal of Freedom is "much better" than the highest US military decoration Medal of Honor. Shopping malls in India's Gurugram, Noida receive bomb threats Shopping malls in India's Gurugram received a bomb threat on Saturday (Aug 17) morning, prompting evacuations and searches by law enforcement agencies. Premier League: Liverpool manager Arne Slot off to winning start at Ipswich Arne Slot got off to a winning Premier League start as Liverpool manager thanks to two quickfire goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah in a 2-0 win at newly-promoted Ipswich on Saturday. Iconic Indiana Jones fedora fetches $630,000 at auction The winning bid included unpublished photos of Ferrandini in costume and a letter of authenticity from his wife.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (August 16) and appealed to the latter ‘to de-escalate the situation’ in West Asia.

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India's top poll body, the Election Commission of India, on Friday released the polling schedule for the assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. In Jammu and Kashmir, polls will be held in three phases, starting September 18.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian Supreme leader, blasted&nbsp;Israel today for its "psychological warfare".&nbsp;Slamming the "enemy psychological warfare," Iran's supreme leader Khamenei stressed that any "non-tactical retreat — be it military, political, or economic — invites 'divine wrath', as per the Holy Quran".&nbsp;In Assam's biggest city Guwahati, the police were seen having cordoned off several roads,&nbsp;including stretches of Zoo Road, the Ulubari-Rajgarh connecting road, and Narengi after reports came that&nbsp;banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) had delivered a bomb threat. In other news, new&nbsp;details have emerged around Ukraine’s ongoing offensive deep inside Russian territory, throwing light on the extent of unpreparedness of President Vladimir Putin’s regime.

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Security forces in northeast India's Assam state responded with a heightened state of alert after the banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) on Thursday (August 15) delivered a bomb threat.&nbsp;

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On the three-year anniversary of the Taliban's return to power, the group's supreme leader said in a speech that implementing Islamic law in the country was a "lifelong responsibility" for the Afghanistan rulers.

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The cross-border attack, which began on August 6, caught Russian soldiers off guard and some of them were having coffee in the woods at that moment, according to an account of a Ukrainian soldier published by the Financial Times.

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Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday (Aug 15) extended his Independence Day greetings to the nation, saying freedom was a protective shield woven into the Constitution.

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A team of UN experts will visit Bangladesh next week to investigate the killings of the protesters ahead of and in the aftermath of Sheikh Hasina's resignation as the prime minister last week, it was announced on Thursday.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian Supreme leader, blasted Israel today for its "psychological warfare". Slamming the "enemy psychological warfare," Iran's supreme leader Khamenei stressed that any "non-tactical retreat — be it military, political, or economic — invites 'divine wrath', as per the Holy Quran".

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian Supreme leader, blasted Israel today for its "psychological warfare". Slamming the "enemy psychological warfare," Iran's supreme leader Khamenei stressed that any "non-tactical retreat — be it military, political, or economic — invites 'divine wrath', as per the Holy Quran". In Assam's biggest city Guwahati, the police were seen having cordoned off several roads, including stretches of Zoo Road, the Ulubari-Rajgarh connecting road, and Narengi after reports came that banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) had delivered a bomb threat. In other news, new details have emerged around Ukraine’s ongoing offensive deep inside Russian territory, throwing light on the extent of unpreparedness of President Vladimir Putin’s regime. Click on the headlines to read more Backing down from retaliating against Israel would invite ‘divine wrath’: Iran supreme leader Khamenei Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday (August 14) condemned Israel for its "psychological warfare" aimed at forcing Tehran to reconsider retaliation for the assassination of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh in the country. Bomb scare in Assam after ULFA (I) claims it planted explosives at 19 locations Security forces in northeast India's Assam state responded with a heightened state of alert after the banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) on Thursday (August 15) delivered a bomb threat. Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas vows to visit Gaza, says ‘our life is not more worthy’ than a child’s Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas told a special session of the Turkish parliament on Thursday (August 15) that he would travel to Gaza, while adding, "Our life is not more worthy than the life of a child." Sharia rule a 'lifelong responsibility': Akhundzada on three years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan On the three-year anniversary of the Taliban's return to power, the group's supreme leader said in a speech that implementing Islamic law in the country was a "lifelong responsibility" for the Afghanistan rulers. ‘Russians were unarmed, having coffee,’ Ukrainian soldier recounts moment they invaded Kursk The cross-border attack, which began on August 6, caught Russian soldiers off guard and some of them were having coffee in the woods at that moment, according to an account of a Ukrainian soldier published by the Financial Times. Biden, Harris strike major pharma deal to cut Medicare drug prices The Biden administration this week has negotiated deals with major pharmaceutical companies to lower the prices of 10 of Medicare’s most widely used and expensive drugs. ‘Freedom our biggest shield,’ says Rahul Gandhi in I-Day message; Congress releases LoP's report card Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday (Aug 15) extended his Independence Day greetings to the nation, saying freedom was a protective shield woven into the Constitution. UN to send fact-finding team to crisis-hit Bangladesh, first since 1971 A team of UN experts will visit Bangladesh next week to investigate the killings of the protesters ahead of and in the aftermath of Sheikh Hasina's resignation as the prime minister last week, it was announced on Thursday. VVS Laxman to get contract extension as head of the National Cricket Academy Former India cricketer and legendary Test batter VVS Laxman is all set to extend his stay as the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) according to the latest reports on Thursday (Aug 15). Stree 2 review: Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor's film expands its universe, Abhishek Banerjee shines Stree 2 picks up from where Stree had ended. After being haunted for years by a veiled ghost who targeted men in dark, lonely streets, Vicky and the town of Chanderi were able to give Stree the respect that she had craved and set her free.

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Two NATO air bases in Germany were sealed off after suspected sabotage. From Paris, the development emerged that ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat won't be given a silver medal after she failed to weigh as per her category hours before her final bout at the quadrennial event.&nbsp;

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A NATO air base in Geilenkirchen, Germany, about 622 km west of Berlin,&nbsp;was sealed off on Wednesday (August 14) due to a suspected sabotage incident, according to a spokesperson from the German military’s Territorial Command in Berlin. 
 
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Sheikh Hasina&nbsp;on Tuesday released her first statement since her August 5 ouster as Bangladesh prime minister&nbsp;and demanded punishment for those involved in the riots.&nbsp;The statement, released through her son Sajeeb Wazed, called on the Bangladeshi nationals to observe the National Mourning Day on 15th August “with due dignity and solemnity”. In other news, the Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS) delayed its verdict on&nbsp;Vinesh Phogat's plea over&nbsp;her disqualification ahead of 50kg freestyle gold medal bout in Paris Olympics. Meanwhile,&nbsp;India's opposition Congress party earlier&nbsp;demanded&nbsp;the removal of SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch following the&nbsp;accusations made by&nbsp;Hindenburg. It also announced it would launch a nationwide campaign to further pile pressure over the SEBI chief and the government.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to "expel the enemy" from Russian territory after it was reported that Ukrainian forces had taken control of numerous Russian villages.

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Hours after hosting former US president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for an online discussion on X, billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday (Aug 13) invited Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris for a similar conversation.

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The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday (August 13) ordered the transfer of the probe into the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in the&nbsp;Indian state of&nbsp;West Bengal.

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Sridevi would have been 61 today (Aug&nbsp;13). The late actress's husband, Boney Kapoor and their daughter Khushi Kapoor took to social media to remember the iconic actress and mark the special day.&nbsp;

Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday released her first statement since her August 5 ouster as Bangladesh prime minister and demanded punishment for those involved in the riots.

Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday released her first statement since her August 5 ouster as Bangladesh prime minister and demanded punishment for those involved in the riots. The statement, released through her son Sajeeb Wazed, called on the Bangladeshi nationals to observe the National Mourning Day on 15th August “with due dignity and solemnity”. In other news, the Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS) delayed its verdict on Vinesh Phogat's plea over her disqualification ahead of 50kg freestyle gold medal bout in Paris Olympics. Meanwhile, India's opposition Congress party earlier demanded the removal of SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch following the accusations made by Hindenburg. It also announced it would launch a nationwide campaign to further pile pressure over the SEBI chief and the government. Click on the headlines to read more ‘Bangabandhu grossly insulted, I want justice...,’ Sheikh Hasina issues first statement after Aug 5 ouster The former prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has released her first statement since her August 5 ouster and demanded punishment for those involved in the riots, news agency Reuters reported. Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict: Wrestler's appeal for Olympic medal deferred till August 16 The Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS) has delayed the verdict for Vinesh Phogat in response to her disqualification appeal from 50kg freestyle gold medal bout at the recently-concluded Paris Olympics 2024 till August 16. Congress to launch nationwide agitation over Hindenburg’s SEBI chief-Adani nexus claim India's principal opposition party Congress on Tuesday (August 13) announced that it will launch a nationwide agitation on August 22 over US short-seller Hindenburg's latest report claiming a nexus between the SEBI chairperson and the Adani Group. Internal war in Israeli cabinet? PM Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant exchange fiery words Israeli prime minister's office (PMO) has clapped back after Defence Minister Yoav Gallant called Benjamin Netanyahu's goal of achieving a "total victory" over Hamas in the ongoing war "gibberish". Flood to hit Delhi ‘in few hours’? Yamuna expected to breach danger mark soon The flood scare is back in the Indian capital city of New Delhi as the water level in the Yamuna River was expected to breach the danger mark of 204.5 metres on Tuesday (Aug 13) evening. UN report slams Canada’s human rights record, says Ottawa fails to protect vulnerable workers A United Nations report has criticised Canada for not adequately protecting the rights of migrant workers, highlighting that its "Temporary Foreign Worker Program" is a "breeding ground" for contemporary forms of slavery. Putin vows to expel enemy from Russian territory as Ukraine claims control of 1,000 sq. km Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to "expel the enemy" from Russian territory after it was reported that Ukrainian forces had taken control of numerous Russian villages. US presidential election: After Donald Trump, Elon Musk invites Kamala Harris for online discussion on X Hours after hosting former US president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for an online discussion on X, billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday (Aug 13) invited Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris for a similar conversation. Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe into brutal rape and murder of trainee doctor in West Bengal The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday (August 13) ordered the transfer of the probe into the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in the Indian state of West Bengal. On Sridevi's birth anniversary, Khushi Kapoor shares an unseen photo with the actress Sridevi would have been 61 today (Aug 13). The late actress's husband, Boney Kapoor and their daughter Khushi Kapoor took to social media to remember the iconic actress and mark the special day.

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Pakistan army on Monday (August 12) announced the arrest of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed. Court martial proceedings have been initiated against Hameed&nbsp;—&nbsp;a supporter of former PM Imran Khan&nbsp;—&nbsp;in connection with a housing scheme scandal, said the Pakistan army.

In other news,&nbsp;Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the cult leader behind one of the worst cult-related tragedies in the world, went on trial Monday (August 12) in Kenya. The self-proclaimed pastor is behind the death of nearly 450 people whose bodies were discovered in the&nbsp;Shakahola forest last year.

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Pakistan army on Monday (August 12) announced the arrest of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed. Court martial proceedings have been initiated against Hameed&nbsp;—&nbsp;a supporter of former PM Imran Khan&nbsp;—&nbsp;in connection with a housing scheme scandal, said the Pakistan army.

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Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the cult leader behind one of the worst cult-related tragedies in the world, went on trial Monday (August 12) in Kenya. The self-proclaimed pastor is behind the death of nearly 450 people whose bodies were discovered in the&nbsp;Shakahola forest last year.

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Just days after the Southport stabbing incident that threw the United Kingdom into a period of unrest, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman were stabbed in London's Leicester Square.

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Multiple passengers have been disembarked from flights by immigration staff at airports to curb the rising numbers of Pakistani nationals being involved in begging in Middle Eastern countries, according to a report by Dawn.

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As much as $4.98 billion (Rs 41,814 crore) worth of investments have been made by mutual funds in 10 companies belonging to the Adani Group, a report by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research has revealed.&nbsp;

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Iran's former foreign minister Javad Zarif, who played a pivotal role in negotiating the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, announced on Monday (August 12) that he has resigned as the nation's vice president for strategic affairs.

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Qatari and Egyptian mediators in the ongoing Gaza war told Israel that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar wants a ceasefire deal, just three days ahead of a fresh round of truce talks, CNN reported on Sunday (Aug 11) citing an Israeli source.&nbsp;

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in a letter to Lt Governor VK&nbsp;Saxena, has said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi would hoist the tricolour on Independence Day in his stead.&nbsp;

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India finished the Paris Olympics 2024 campaign with six medals - four by individuals and two in team events, including one by the men's hockey team. Among the six medals won by India, five were bronze and one was silver, bagged by Neeraj Chopra in the men's javelin throw.

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Pakistan army on Monday (August 12) announced the arrest of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed. Court martial proceedings have been initiated against Hameed — a supporter of former PM Imran Khan — in connection with a housing scheme scandal, said the Pakistan army.

Pakistan army on Monday (August 12) announced the arrest of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed. Court martial proceedings have been initiated against Hameed — a supporter of former PM Imran Khan — in connection with a housing scheme scandal, said the Pakistan army. In other news, Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the cult leader behind one of the worst cult-related tragedies in the world, went on trial Monday (August 12) in Kenya. The self-proclaimed pastor is behind the death of nearly 450 people whose bodies were discovered in the Shakahola forest last year. Click on the headlines to read more Pakistan army arrests former ISI chief Faiz Hameed; court martial proceedings initiated Pakistan army on Monday (August 12) announced the arrest of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed. Court martial proceedings have been initiated against Hameed — a supporter of former PM Imran Khan — in connection with a housing scheme scandal, said the Pakistan army. Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, self-proclaimed pastor behind Kenya starvation cult goes on trial Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the cult leader behind one of the worst cult-related tragedies in the world, went on trial Monday (August 12) in Kenya. The self-proclaimed pastor is behind the death of nearly 450 people whose bodies were discovered in the Shakahola forest last year. London stabbing: Girl, 11, woman stabbed at Leicester Square; suspect arrested Just days after the Southport stabbing incident that threw the United Kingdom into a period of unrest, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman were stabbed in London's Leicester Square. Pak authorites crack down on 'fake' tourists heading to Middle East to beg Multiple passengers have been disembarked from flights by immigration staff at airports to curb the rising numbers of Pakistani nationals being involved in begging in Middle Eastern countries, according to a report by Dawn. Hindenburg report: $5bn mutual fund money invested in 10 Adani Group companies As much as $4.98 billion (Rs 41,814 crore) worth of investments have been made by mutual funds in 10 companies belonging to the Adani Group, a report by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research has revealed. Iran's 2015 nuclear deal negotiator Javad Zarif resigns from new post Iran's former foreign minister Javad Zarif, who played a pivotal role in negotiating the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, announced on Monday (August 12) that he has resigned as the nation's vice president for strategic affairs. Gaza war | Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar wants ceasefire deal: Mediators tell Israel Qatari and Egyptian mediators in the ongoing Gaza war told Israel that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar wants a ceasefire deal, just three days ahead of a fresh round of truce talks, CNN reported on Sunday (Aug 11) citing an Israeli source. Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi, or LG who will hoist flag on Independence Day? Here's the controversy Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in a letter to Lt Governor VK Saxena, has said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi would hoist the tricolour on Independence Day in his stead. Here's how much cash prize Indian athletes receive for winning medals at Paris India finished the Paris Olympics 2024 campaign with six medals - four by individuals and two in team events, including one by the men's hockey team. Among the six medals won by India, five were bronze and one was silver, bagged by Neeraj Chopra in the men's javelin throw. Are You Sure?! Ep 1 and 2 Highlights: Jungkook and Jimin’s travel show is fun Jung Kook and Jimin can’t stop having fun. With their latest travel show Are You Sure?! that is currently streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar, the two BTS stars are experiencing life and giving new meaning to adventures.

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Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina claimed that had she allowed the US to take over the St. Martin's Island, she would have still been the country's prime minister. In India, the short seller Hindenbrug's latest report on the Indian stock regulator chairperson's alleged stakes in an Adani-linked offshore funds has raised some pressing questions.&nbsp;

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Death toll from the garbage landslide at a landfill in Uganda's capital Kampala has gone up to 12, said the police on Sunday (August 11).&nbsp;A day earlier, on Saturday (August 10), the Kiteezi landfill, triggered by torrential rains, had a massive collapse engulfing homes, livestock, and people under piles of rubbish.

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Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina claimed that had she allowed the US to take over the St. Martin's Island, she would have still been the country's prime minister.

Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina claimed that had she allowed the US to take over the St. Martin's Island, she would have still been the country's prime minister. In India, the short seller Hindenbrug's latest report on the Indian stock regulator chairperson's alleged stakes in an Adani-linked offshore funds has raised some pressing questions. Click here to read more: Bangladesh's St. Martin Island: What a potential US airbase could mean for region A three square kilometre stretch of land, St Martin's Island in the northeastern part of the Bay of Bengal, has emerged as the point of focus in the ongoing Bangladesh crisis that led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government earlier this week. 'Disaster waiting to happen': Uganda garbage landslide death toll rises to 12; rescue efforts ongoing Death toll from the garbage landslide at a landfill in Uganda's capital Kampala has gone up to 12, said the police on Sunday (August 11). A day earlier, on Saturday (August 10), the Kiteezi landfill, triggered by torrential rains, had a massive collapse engulfing homes, livestock, and people under piles of rubbish. Gaza war: Israel expands evacuation orders in Gaza Strip following school attack The Israeli military expanded evacuation orders in the Gaza Strip's Khan Younis late Saturday (Aug 10), forcing tens of thousands of Palestinian residents and displaced families to leave as explosions from tank shelling reverberated around them. Exclusive: Arshad Nadeem's first coach Fayaz Bukhari speaks to WION × Modi govt steeped in corruption...: Indian opposition reacts to Hindenburg's report on SEBI chief, Adani Group Opposition parties in India have strongly reacted to the US-based short-seller Hindenburg's allegations on Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and the Adani group. In its report, Hindenburg alleged, on Saturday (Aug 10), that Buch previously held investments in certain offshore funds that were also used by Adani Group. Joe Biden warns of ‘bloodbath’, calls Donald Trump a ‘genuine danger’ to democracy: ‘Mark my words...’ In his first televised interview after stepping back from the 2024 presidential race, President Joe Biden has issued a stark warning about Republican candidate Donald Trump, labelling him "a genuine danger to American security." US bans imports from five Chinese companies linked to Uighur forced labour and 'genocide' To tackle forced labour, the United States has banned imports from five more Chinese companies. It has targeted China-based firms accused of using Uighur forced labour for profit. India athlete Neeraj Chopra's next dream is not Olympic gold but to... India's javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wants to compete with international stars in India. His comments came after winning a silver medal in men's javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Neeraj had won the gold medal in the same event in Tokyo 2021. Taylor Swift plot suspect's lawyer plays down attack plan The lawyer of the main suspect in a foiled plot to carry out an attack at Taylor Swift concert in Vienna on Sunday sought to play down the seriousness of the plan, saying her client was only "playing with ideas".

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Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam was appointed as acting chief justice of Bangladesh on Saturday. The news was&nbsp;confirmed&nbsp;by the Supreme Court's Public Relations Officer,&nbsp;Md Shafiqul Islam, following the resignation of&nbsp;Obaidul Hassan. Amid a series of terror attacks in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, two Indian Army soldiers were killed and two civilians were injured during an encounter in the Kokernag area in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. In other news,&nbsp;CAS has postponed for a day its verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's&nbsp;disqualification in the Paris Olympics.

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Appellate Division Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam was&nbsp;appointed as the acting chief justice of Bangladesh on Saturday after the resignation of&nbsp;Obaidul Hassan on Saturday (Aug 10)&nbsp;in the face of the protests against the previous government led by ousted&nbsp;Prime Minister&nbsp;Sheikh Hasina, local media reported.

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Two Indian Army soldiers were killed and two civilians were injured during an encounter in the Kokernag area in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

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Russia on Saturday (August 10) denied being engaged in any "public or obscure campaigns" in "fraudulent schemes" to recruit Indian nationals in the country's military amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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The post-mortem of a female trainee doctor found dead at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in the Indian city of&nbsp;Kolkata has confirmed that she was sexually assaulted before being murdered, media reports said while citing a senior police official on Saturday (August 10).

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (August 10) conducted an aerial survey of disaster-hit areas in the Indian state of Kerala's&nbsp;Wayanad district&nbsp;where landslides claimed hundreds of lives.

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India’s Vinesh Phogat will have to wait for another day as the verdict for her Paris Olympics disqualification was postponed to Sunday (Aug 11).&nbsp;

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Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam was appointed as acting chief justice of Bangladesh on Saturday. The news was confirmed by the Supreme Court's Public Relations Officer, Md Shafiqul Islam, following the resignation of Obaidul Hassan.

Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam was appointed as acting chief justice of Bangladesh on Saturday. The news was confirmed by the Supreme Court's Public Relations Officer, Md Shafiqul Islam, following the resignation of Obaidul Hassan. Amid a series of terror attacks in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, two Indian Army soldiers were killed and two civilians were injured during an encounter in the Kokernag area in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. In other news, CAS has postponed for a day its verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification in the Paris Olympics. Click on the headlines to read more Bangladesh gets acting chief justice after Obaidul Hassan's resignation Appellate Division Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam was appointed as the acting chief justice of Bangladesh on Saturday after the resignation of Obaidul Hassan on Saturday (Aug 10) in the face of the protests against the previous government led by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, local media reported. Jammu and Kashmir: Two Indian army soldiers killed, two civilians injured during Kokernag gunfight Two Indian Army soldiers were killed and two civilians were injured during an encounter in the Kokernag area in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Russian embassy in Delhi says Indian nationals 'voluntarily contracted for military service' Russia on Saturday (August 10) denied being engaged in any "public or obscure campaigns" in "fraudulent schemes" to recruit Indian nationals in the country's military amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Harris leads Trump by four points in three key US states: Poll With less than three months to go for the United States presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris is ahead of former US President Donald Trump by four points in three key states. Kolkata trainee doctor sexually assaulted, murdered; CM Mamata Banerjee promises strict action The post-mortem of a female trainee doctor found dead at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in the Indian city of Kolkata has confirmed that she was sexually assaulted before being murdered, media reports said while citing a senior police official on Saturday (August 10). Wayanad landslides: PM Modi conducts aerial survey of disaster-hit areas, meets victims' families Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (August 10) conducted an aerial survey of disaster-hit areas in the Indian state of Kerala's Wayanad district where landslides claimed hundreds of lives. Delhi rains: MCD’s slumber continues as another building collapse claims life Heavy rains have been lashing the Indian capital city of Delhi over the past weeks, unsafe buildings are collapsing like a house of cards and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is still sitting on a city-wide survey. Jaishankar in Maldives: India delivers drinking water project; Greater Malé Connectivity Project in focus In a major high-level interaction between India and the Maldives, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is visiting the South Asian archipelago nation amid months of bilateral unease between the two sides since pro-China President Muhammad Muizzu was elected to power on an 'India Out' plank. Vinesh Phogat disqualification: CAS verdict postponed till August 11 in Paris Olympics case India’s Vinesh Phogat will have to wait for another day as the verdict for her Paris Olympics disqualification was postponed to Sunday (Aug 11). Kanye's wife Bianca Censori exposes butt cheeks in dangerously short dress; netizens are disgusted Kanye West aka Ye's wife Bianca Censori is no stranger to stirring pots with her controversial outfits. The Australian architect and model is often trolled online for wearing next to nothing on the streets.

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An Iraqi national has been arrested in Austria in connection with a foiled terror plot targeting Taylor Swift concerts. The teenager is the third person to be detained in this case, believed to be linked to the 19-year-old primary suspect, an Austrian national with North Macedonian roots. In other news, as Russia battled it out with the Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, Russia’s Lipetsk too came under an intense assault by Ukrainian drones on Thursday (Aug 8).&nbsp;

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An Iraqi national has been arrested in Austria in connection with a foiled terror plot targeting Taylor Swift concerts. The teenager is the third person to be detained in this case, believed to be linked to the 19-year-old primary suspect, an Austrian national with North Macedonian roots.

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As Russia battled it out with the Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, Russia’s Lipetsk too came under an intense assault by Ukrainian drones on Thursday (Aug 8). Ukrainian forces targeted a key military airfield there, roughly 300km deep inside the Russian territory, said Ukraine’s General Staff of Command.

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Africa is standing at the cusp of witnessing a massive&nbsp;mpox outbreak, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to convene an urgent meeting to decide whether it constitutes a Public Health Emergency of international concern.&nbsp;

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A 55-year-old woman in the United Kingdom has been detained for sharing a social media post with false details about the suspect in the Southport murders.

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The Gujarat General Administration Department (GAD) has called for a re-evaluation of the medical certificates for five IAS officers after a fraud case involving trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar in Maharashtra came to light.

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Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has demanded that the&nbsp;fundamental rights of athletes to their physical integrity be upheld&nbsp;as details of the petition filed were revealed exclusively to&nbsp;WION on Friday (Aug&nbsp;9).

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Three Columbia University deans who sent 'antisemitic' texts while attending an event on Jews in the campus have resigned, in a scandal that some are calling 'textgate'.

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The special cell of Delhi police arrested a wanted ISIS terrorist identified as&nbsp;Rizwan Abdul Haji Ali, 35,&nbsp;who is an alleged member of the Pune module from the Delhi-Faridabad border&nbsp;on Thursday (Aug 8) evening.&nbsp;

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An Iraqi national has been arrested in Austria in connection with a foiled terror plot targeting Taylor Swift concerts. The teenager is the third person to be detained in this case, believed to be linked to the 19-year-old primary suspect, an Austrian national with North Macedonian roots.

An Iraqi national has been arrested in Austria in connection with a foiled terror plot targeting Taylor Swift concerts. The teenager is the third person to be detained in this case, believed to be linked to the 19-year-old primary suspect, an Austrian national with North Macedonian roots. In other news, as Russia battled it out with the Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, Russia’s Lipetsk too came under an intense assault by Ukrainian drones on Thursday (Aug 8). Click on the headlines to read more Taylor Swift concert terror plot: Main suspect admits to planning 'bloodbath' An Iraqi national has been arrested in Austria in connection with a foiled terror plot targeting Taylor Swift concerts. The teenager is the third person to be detained in this case, believed to be linked to the 19-year-old primary suspect, an Austrian national with North Macedonian roots. Ukraine war: Russia rushes more forces to Kursk, emergency declared in Lipetsk As Russia battled it out with the Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, Russia’s Lipetsk too came under an intense assault by Ukrainian drones on Thursday (Aug 8). Ukrainian forces targeted a key military airfield there, roughly 300km deep inside the Russian territory, said Ukraine’s General Staff of Command. Mpox outbreak in Africa: 15 nations report 15,000 cases; WHO convenes meeting Africa is standing at the cusp of witnessing a massive mpox outbreak, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to convene an urgent meeting to decide whether it constitutes a Public Health Emergency of international concern. UK: Woman, 55, arrested for sharing false posts about Southport murders A 55-year-old woman in the United Kingdom has been detained for sharing a social media post with false details about the suspect in the Southport murders. Five Gujarat IAS officers face medical re-evaluation after Puja Khedkar case The Gujarat General Administration Department (GAD) has called for a re-evaluation of the medical certificates for five IAS officers after a fraud case involving trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar in Maharashtra came to light. Exclusive: Vinesh Phogat demands her rights be upheld in CAS petition Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has demanded that the fundamental rights of athletes to their physical integrity be upheld as details of the petition filed were revealed exclusively to WION on Friday (Aug 9). 3 Columbia University deans who sent 'antisemitic' texts at event on Jews quit: What is 'textgate' scandal? Three Columbia University deans who sent 'antisemitic' texts while attending an event on Jews in the campus have resigned, in a scandal that some are calling 'textgate'. India: Police arrest wanted ISIS terrorist near Delhi-Faridabad border The special cell of Delhi police arrested a wanted ISIS terrorist identified as Rizwan Abdul Haji Ali, 35, who is an alleged member of the Pune module from the Delhi-Faridabad border on Thursday (Aug 8) evening. Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba Review: Taapsee's world is not 'haseen' anymore In Rani and Rishu's torrid love story, there is always a third wheel, who will become the victim of their passionate affair. To find out who that person is, you will need to watch Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba.

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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been sworn in as the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, following the end of former PM Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule after a student-led uprising. In other news,&nbsp;India clinched a bronze medal in men’s hockey at the Paris 2024 Olympics, defeating Spain 2-1. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologised for the October 7 Hamas attack after months of resistance. Ukraine acknowledged its raid into Russia's Kursk region, intensifying border conflict. In the UK, two men were sentenced for violent disorder during anti-Muslim riots following a tragic knife attack. Finally, Iraq's proposed bill to lower the marriage age to nine for girls has sparked outrage over women's rights.&nbsp;

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus was sworn into office on Thursday (August 8) to lead Bangladesh's interim government as its chief adviser, days after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of South Asian country's founding father Mujibur Rahman.&nbsp;

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India have added one more medal to their hockey Olympics cabinet after they beat Spain 2-1 in men’s hockey on Thursday (Aug 8). The Indian men’s team in the bronze medal match beat Spain to claim their 13th medal in the Olympics with the latest success in Paris.&nbsp;

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After resisting for months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally tendered an apology to his country&nbsp;for the deadly October 7 terror attacks that left 1,198 people dead and saw Hamas taking more than 250 people hostage.

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Ukraine on Thursday (Aug 8) publicly acknowledged for the first time its attack on Russia's Kursk region, as the fighting on the Russian border region entered its third day. Earlier media reports claimed Ukrainian forces were targeting a village 20 km deep inside the Russian territory. Mykhailo Podolyak, a senior aide to Ukrainian&nbsp;President Volodymyr Zelensky, justified the attack by saying that “the root cause of any escalation” was “unequivocal aggression” shown by Russia.

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In the United Kingdom, two men were sentenced to prison on Thursday (Aug 8), for their involvement in violent disorder during anti-Muslim riots in northwest England. The riots were triggered after&nbsp;the tragic killing of three girls,&nbsp;aged six, seven, and nine — in a knife attack on July 29&nbsp;at a Taylor Swift theme&nbsp;dance class in northern England. Five other children were also critically wounded in the tragic attack.

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Iraq is set to introduce a bill that may cut down the age of marriage to nine for girls and 15 for boys. Right advocates have raised an alarm that the bill introduced in the Iraqi parliament would roll back women's rights in an already patriarchal society and increase the prevalence of underage marriages in the country.

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India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday (August 8) that it does not have any update on former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's next course of action. The ousted former Bangladesh&nbsp;prime minister has been stationed in Hindon airbase outside New Delhi since August 5, when she left her country after a mob of protesters began storming the Prime Minister's residence in Dhaka.&nbsp;

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Austria authorities have reportedly found Islamic State group and al Qaeda material at the house of the second and final suspect in connection with a foiled terror plot targeting US singer Taylor Swift’s shows. The country’s Interior Minister, Gerhard Karner, said Thursday (Aug 8) that no other suspects were being pursued by the police.

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Meta and Google are being&nbsp;accused of conducting a covert advertising campaign that targeted teenagers on YouTube with Instagram ads, in violation of Google's own policies. The ad campaign, reported by the Financial Times, has raised serious concerns about the companies' practices and their adherence to advertising regulations.

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A female Russian chess player was detained and could face a lifetime ban and jail time after allegedly trying to poison a rival during a tournament, a clandestine act caught on security camera.&nbsp;

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been sworn in as the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, following the end of former PM Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule after a student-led uprising.

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been sworn in as the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, following the end of former PM Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule after a student-led uprising. In other news, India clinched a bronze medal in men’s hockey at the Paris 2024 Olympics, defeating Spain 2-1. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologised for the October 7 Hamas attack after months of resistance. Ukraine acknowledged its raid into Russia's Kursk region, intensifying border conflict. In the UK, two men were sentenced for violent disorder during anti-Muslim riots following a tragic knife attack. Finally, Iraq's proposed bill to lower the marriage age to nine for girls has sparked outrage over women's rights. Click on the headlines to read more Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus takes over as chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus was sworn into office on Thursday (August 8) to lead Bangladesh's interim government as its chief adviser, days after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of South Asian country's founding father Mujibur Rahman. Paris Olympics 2024: India clinch bronze medal in men’s hockey after beating Spain 2-1 India have added one more medal to their hockey Olympics cabinet after they beat Spain 2-1 in men’s hockey on Thursday (Aug 8). The Indian men’s team in the bronze medal match beat Spain to claim their 13th medal in the Olympics with the latest success in Paris. After resisting for months, Israeli PM Netanyahu finally ‘sorry’ for Oct 7 Hamas attack After resisting for months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally tendered an apology to his country for the deadly October 7 terror attacks that left 1,198 people dead and saw Hamas taking more than 250 people hostage. Ukraine acknowledges raid into Russia’s Kursk as Putin presses emergency button Ukraine on Thursday (Aug 8) publicly acknowledged for the first time its attack on Russia's Kursk region, as the fighting on the Russian border region entered its third day. Earlier media reports claimed Ukrainian forces were targeting a village 20 km deep inside the Russian territory. Mykhailo Podolyak, a senior aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, justified the attack by saying that “the root cause of any escalation” was “unequivocal aggression” shown by Russia. UK anti-Muslim riots: Two sentenced for violent disorder following tragic knife attack In the United Kingdom, two men were sentenced to prison on Thursday (Aug 8), for their involvement in violent disorder during anti-Muslim riots in northwest England. The riots were triggered after the tragic killing of three girls, aged six, seven, and nine — in a knife attack on July 29 at a Taylor Swift theme dance class in northern England. Five other children were also critically wounded in the tragic attack. Iraq's new bill sparks outcry for women's rights, may lower marriage age for girls to nine Iraq is set to introduce a bill that may cut down the age of marriage to nine for girls and 15 for boys. Right advocates have raised an alarm that the bill introduced in the Iraqi parliament would roll back women's rights in an already patriarchal society and increase the prevalence of underage marriages in the country. India is monitoring attacks on Bangladesh minorities after Sheikh Hasina's exit India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday (August 8) that it does not have any update on former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's next course of action. The ousted former Bangladesh prime minister has been stationed in Hindon airbase outside New Delhi since August 5, when she left her country after a mob of protesters began storming the Prime Minister's residence in Dhaka. IS, al Qaeda material found at suspect’s home in foiled terror plot targeting Taylor Swift shows Austria authorities have reportedly found Islamic State group and al Qaeda material at the house of the second and final suspect in connection with a foiled terror plot targeting US singer Taylor Swift’s shows. The country’s Interior Minister, Gerhard Karner, said Thursday (Aug 8) that no other suspects were being pursued by the police. Google, Meta bend their own rules to target teenagers with ad campaigns: Report Meta and Google are being accused of conducting a covert advertising campaign that targeted teenagers on YouTube with Instagram ads, in violation of Google's own policies. The ad campaign, reported by the Financial Times, has raised serious concerns about the companies' practices and their adherence to advertising regulations. Russian chess player poured poison on her rival's board, suspended; faces jail: Watch A female Russian chess player was detained and could face a lifetime ban and jail time after allegedly trying to poison a rival during a tournament, a clandestine act caught on security camera.

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Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics has been nothing but&nbsp;disheartening for the&nbsp;nation. Now, India's Olympic contingent's chief physician, Dinshaw Pardiwala, has revealed that Phogat's weight had increased post her semi-final bout, leading to disqualification. In other news,&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of a "large-scale provocation" in Russia's Kursk region amidst ongoing battles. Meanwhile, in Bangladesh, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is set to lead an interim government, with a likely swearing-in on Thursday. Khaleda Zia thanked the protesting students for achieving the "impossible" after her escape from house arrest. Finally, billionaire Elon Musk's X has sued major advertisers, alleging an unlawful boycott.

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India Olympic contingent's chief physician Dinshaw Pardiwala has revealed that wrestler&nbsp;Vinesh Phogat's weight had increased post her participation in the semi-final bout.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (August 7) accused Ukraine of launching a "large-scale provocation" in Russia's Kursk region, where intense battles raged for the second day.&nbsp;

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Bangladesh army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said Wednesday that a new interim government was likely to be sworn in on Thursday evening after Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus returned to the country.

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Khaleda Zia, the arch-rival of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister&nbsp;Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country just days earlier after being freed from years of house arrest, on Wednesday (August 7) thanked protestors for making the "impossible possible".

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A helicopter crash in the mountains northwest of Kathmandu on Wednesday (Aug 7) resulted&nbsp;in the deaths of five people, including four Chinese tourists.

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British Police braced for further anti-Muslim riots on Wednesday as far-right groups planned to target asylum centres and immigration law firms across the country, prompting anti-fascist protesters to organise counter demonstrations.

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Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has sued a global advertising group and several major companies, including Mars and CVS Health. The lawsuit, filed in a Texas federal court, accuses the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), Unilever, Orsted, Mars, and CVS Health of unlawfully conspiring to boycott X, leading to substantial revenue losses.

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Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (August 7) said "we heard the people" as she confirmed revised&nbsp;real estate indexation rules in the Parliament.&nbsp;

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A&nbsp;Polish&nbsp;man&nbsp;was sentenced to four months in prison on Wednesday for punching Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen while she walked through Copenhagen in June, in a case that raised concern over the safety of public officials in the Nordic country.

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Pope Francis' weekly general audience on Wednesday (August 7) was briefly interrupted by animal rights activists protesting against bullfighting.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics has been nothing but disheartening for the nation. Now, India's Olympic contingent's chief physician, Dinshaw Pardiwala, has revealed that Phogat's weight had increased post her semi-final bout, leading to disqualification.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics has been nothing but disheartening for the nation. Now, India's Olympic contingent's chief physician, Dinshaw Pardiwala, has revealed that Phogat's weight had increased post her semi-final bout, leading to disqualification. In other news, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of a "large-scale provocation" in Russia's Kursk region amidst ongoing battles. Meanwhile, in Bangladesh, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is set to lead an interim government, with a likely swearing-in on Thursday. Khaleda Zia thanked the protesting students for achieving the "impossible" after her escape from house arrest. Finally, billionaire Elon Musk's X has sued major advertisers, alleging an unlawful boycott. Click on the headlines to read more Paris Olympics 2024: 'Post participation weight was...' Chief physician on Vinesh's disqualification India Olympic contingent's chief physician Dinshaw Pardiwala has revealed that wrestler Vinesh Phogat's weight had increased post her participation in the semi-final bout. Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of ‘large-scale provocation’ in Russia's Kursk region Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (August 7) accused Ukraine of launching a "large-scale provocation" in Russia's Kursk region, where intense battles raged for the second day. Bangladesh: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus led interim government to take oath tomorrow Bangladesh army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said Wednesday that a new interim government was likely to be sworn in on Thursday evening after Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus returned to the country. Bangladesh | Hasina's bitterest foe, Khaleda Zia, thanks protesting students for making 'impossible possible' Khaleda Zia, the arch-rival of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country just days earlier after being freed from years of house arrest, on Wednesday (August 7) thanked protestors for making the "impossible possible". Helicopter crash in Nepal mountains kills five, including four Chinese tourists A helicopter crash in the mountains northwest of Kathmandu on Wednesday (Aug 7) resulted in the deaths of five people, including four Chinese tourists. British police brace for anti-Muslim riots and counter protests British Police braced for further anti-Muslim riots on Wednesday as far-right groups planned to target asylum centres and immigration law firms across the country, prompting anti-fascist protesters to organise counter demonstrations. Elon Musk's X sues Mars, Unilever and other major advertisers, alleges unlawful boycott Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has sued a global advertising group and several major companies, including Mars and CVS Health. The lawsuit, filed in a Texas federal court, accuses the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), Unilever, Orsted, Mars, and CVS Health of unlawfully conspiring to boycott X, leading to substantial revenue losses. Nirmala Sitharaman says burden on middle class narrative 'not based on facts'; clarifies real-estate taxes Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (August 7) said "we heard the people" as she confirmed revised real estate indexation rules in the Parliament. Polish man sentenced to four months in jail for punching Danish PM A Polish man was sentenced to four months in prison on Wednesday for punching Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen while she walked through Copenhagen in June, in a case that raised concern over the safety of public officials in the Nordic country. ‘Stop blessing corridas’: Animal rights activists protest THIS ‘blood sport’ during Pope’s weekly audience Pope Francis' weekly general audience on Wednesday (August 7) was briefly interrupted by animal rights activists protesting against bullfighting.

Top 10 world news: Putin accuses Ukraine of 'provocation'; Vinesh Phogat disqualification, and more

Tim Walz, a 60-year-old veteran of the US Army National Guard and former teacher, has been picked as running mate by US Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the presidential elections.&nbsp;As governor, Walz has promoted a progressive agenda, which features free school meals, climate change goals, tax cuts for the middle class, and extended paid leave for workers in Minnesota. In other news,&nbsp;Lebanon-based&nbsp;militant group Hezbollah launched a major drone attack on two Israeli military targets on Tuesday. Local media reports said at least 19 people were injured in the attack. Also, Bangladesh parliament was dissolved today a day after now-former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country after resigning.

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Vice President Kamala Harris has announced Minnesota Governor&nbsp;Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 US Presidential Elections.

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Israeli media reported a large drone attack by Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah into northern Israel on Tuesday (Aug 6).

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A day after Bangladesh's now-former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country after resigning, the nation's president on Tuesday (August 6) dissolved the parliament.

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Tropical Storm Debby, which has triggered flash flood warnings in the US states of South Carolina and Georgia, left five dead in the southeastern United States on Tuesday (August 6).

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Several UK cities witnessed large violent protests over the last week, leading to the arrest of over 400 people and injuries&nbsp;to scores of policemen.

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In Israel, dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting against the nation's compulsory military service broke into a military base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday (August 6).

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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina safely arrived in India on Monday (Aug 5) after fleeing her violence-hit nation.

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L K Advani, a prominent veteran Indian politician, was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday (August 6).

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On Tuesday (Aug 6), Neeraj Chopra's 89.34m throw took him to the men's javelin final in the Paris Olympics 2024 edition.&nbsp;

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Halsey went through what most girls would describe as "the worst nightmare for someone in their 20s" and she is candidly speaking about it.

Tim Walz, a 60-year-old veteran of the US Army National Guard and former teacher, has been picked as running mate by US Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the presidential elections.

Tim Walz, a 60-year-old veteran of the US Army National Guard and former teacher, has been picked as running mate by US Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the presidential elections. As governor, Walz has promoted a progressive agenda, which features free school meals, climate change goals, tax cuts for the middle class, and extended paid leave for workers in Minnesota. In other news, Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah launched a major drone attack on two Israeli military targets on Tuesday. Local media reports said at least 19 people were injured in the attack. Also, Bangladesh parliament was dissolved today a day after now-former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country after resigning. Click on the headlines to read more Vice President Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate Vice President Kamala Harris has announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 US Presidential Elections. Hezbollah targets Israeli military sites in major drone attack, IDF flies jets over Beirut Israeli media reported a large drone attack by Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah into northern Israel on Tuesday (Aug 6). Bangladesh Parliament dissolved by president; Hasina's rival Zia 'freed' after years of house arrest A day after Bangladesh's now-former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country after resigning, the nation's president on Tuesday (August 6) dissolved the parliament. Tropical Storm Debby kills five including two teenagers, moves through US southeast Tropical Storm Debby, which has triggered flash flood warnings in the US states of South Carolina and Georgia, left five dead in the southeastern United States on Tuesday (August 6). UK violence: 400 arrested, man assaulted in Belfast hate crime; police attacked with petrol bombs Several UK cities witnessed large violent protests over the last week, leading to the arrest of over 400 people and injuries to scores of policemen. Dozens of ultra-orthodox Jews break into Israel's Tel Hashomer army base to protest against conscription In Israel, dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting against the nation's compulsory military service broke into a military base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday (August 6). How Rafale jets and NSA Doval ensured Hasina’s security after she fled Bangladesh Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina safely arrived in India on Monday (Aug 5) after fleeing her violence-hit nation. LK Advani's health scare: BJP stalwart hospitalised again, condition stable L K Advani, a prominent veteran Indian politician, was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday (August 6). Paris Olympics: Without dropping a sweat! Neeraj Chopra enters men's javelin final with 89.34m throw - Watch On Tuesday (Aug 6), Neeraj Chopra's 89.34m throw took him to the men's javelin final in the Paris Olympics 2024 edition. Halsey suffered a miscarriage during a concert: ‘I was just 20, had to wear adult diaper’ Halsey went through what most girls would describe as "the worst nightmare for someone in their 20s" and she is candidly speaking about it.

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Bangladesh continues to be on the boil with fresh clashes reported between student protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and pro-government supporters. On Sunday, 73 people were killed in the clashes while 300 police personnel were injured. The deceased also included 14 police personnel.

In the United Kingdom (UK), violent protests involving hundreds of anti-immigration groups continue with a far-right mob setting fire to a hotel in Rotherham that used to house migrants.

In other news from around the world, as the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, Kyiv&nbsp;announced the mandatory evacuation of children and their guardians from its Donetsk region.

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At least 73 people have been killed in Bangladesh due to the fresh clashes between student protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and&nbsp;pro-government supporters, local media reported on Sunday (Aug 4).

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A far-right mob set fire to a hotel in Rotherham that used to&nbsp;house migrants as police brace for more violence across the United Kingdom (UK) on Sunday (Aug 4). A report by the Independent said that masked rioters assembled outside a Hotel Inn Express hotel in Manvers, South Yorkshire, as they clashed with police.

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Ukraine on Sunday (August 4) announced the mandatory evacuation of children and their guardians from its Donetsk region. An announcement of the evacuation order said that "the enemy" was bombing every day.

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Anne Frank's statue in Netherlands' Amsterdam has been defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti. Anne Frank, a German born Jewish girl killed by Nazis during the World War II, is known for her account of hiding from the Nazi occupiers.

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The mother of a 12-year-old girl, who was reportedly gangraped in Ayodhya, claims that local Samajwadi Party members pressured her to drop the complaint against the accused&nbsp;Moid Khan, a party official, by offering her money.

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Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday (Aug 3) provided a clarification about a recent social media post of his visit to landslide-hit Wayanad in the Indian state of Kerala. On Saturday, Tharoor visited areas in Wayanad that were devastated due to the landslide.&nbsp;

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An upcoming book which is coming out on August 13, is expected to spark controversy about Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft. Author Anupreeta Das claims Gates behaved inappropriately with several women, leading Microsoft to take steps to ensure young interns were not left alone with him, according to the New York Post.

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Italy's Mount Etna put on a dramatic show early on Sunday (August 4), erupting with a breathtaking display of ash and smoke. The eruption, which occurred at dawn, saw a massive plume rise from the Voragine crater on the southeast side of Europe's tallest and most active volcano.

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Singer Neha Bhasin is suffering from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder. On Sunday (Aug 4), Neha, an Indian playback singer, who is known for her tracks like “Jag Ghumeya” from Sultan, “Asalaam-e-Ishqum” from Gunday, shared her diagnosis with her fans and followers.&nbsp;

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Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz in men's singles tennis final on Sunday (Aug 4) to win the gold at ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. Djokovic won the match in 7(7)-6(3), 7(7)-6(2) straight sets.

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Bangladesh continues to be on the boil with fresh clashes reported between student protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and pro-government supporters.

Bangladesh continues to be on the boil with fresh clashes reported between student protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and pro-government supporters. On Sunday, 73 people were killed in the clashes while 300 police personnel were injured. The deceased also included 14 police personnel. In the United Kingdom (UK), violent protests involving hundreds of anti-immigration groups continue with a far-right mob setting fire to a hotel in Rotherham that used to house migrants. In other news from around the world, as the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, Kyiv announced the mandatory evacuation of children and their guardians from its Donetsk region. Click on the headlines to read more: Bangladesh unrest: Death toll in fresh clashes rises to 73, govt declares three days of general holiday At least 73 people have been killed in Bangladesh due to the fresh clashes between student protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and pro-government supporters, local media reported on Sunday (Aug 4). UK riots: Far-right mob sets fire to Rotherham hotel that housed migrants A far-right mob set fire to a hotel in Rotherham that used to house migrants as police brace for more violence across the United Kingdom (UK) on Sunday (Aug 4). A report by the Independent said that masked rioters assembled outside a Hotel Inn Express hotel in Manvers, South Yorkshire, as they clashed with police. Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv orders mandatory evacuation of children from Donetsk over 'enemy bombing' concerns Ukraine on Sunday (August 4) announced the mandatory evacuation of children and their guardians from its Donetsk region. An announcement of the evacuation order said that "the enemy" was bombing every day. Bloody hands and more: Vandals target Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam with 'Free Gaza' slogan Anne Frank's statue in Netherlands' Amsterdam has been defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti. Anne Frank, a German born Jewish girl killed by Nazis during the World War II, is known for her account of hiding from the Nazi occupiers. Ayodhya rape case: Survivor’s mother claims Samajwadi Party leaders told her to drop complaint, offered money The mother of a 12-year-old girl, who was reportedly gangraped in Ayodhya, claims that local Samajwadi Party members pressured her to drop the complaint against the accused Moid Khan, a party official, by offering her money. Shashi Tharoor clarifies after his ‘memorable’ post on Wayanad visit sparks outrage Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday (Aug 3) provided a clarification about a recent social media post of his visit to landslide-hit Wayanad in the Indian state of Kerala. On Saturday, Tharoor visited areas in Wayanad that were devastated due to the landslide. New book claims Microsoft restricted Bill Gates' access to interns: Here's why An upcoming book which is coming out on August 13, is expected to spark controversy about Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft. Author Anupreeta Das claims Gates behaved inappropriately with several women, leading Microsoft to take steps to ensure young interns were not left alone with him, according to the New York Post. Mount Etna erupts, puts on spectacular ‘lava fountain’ display over Sicily. Watch! Italy's Mount Etna put on a dramatic show early on Sunday (August 4), erupting with a breathtaking display of ash and smoke. The eruption, which occurred at dawn, saw a massive plume rise from the Voragine crater on the southeast side of Europe's tallest and most active volcano. Singer Neha Bhasin reveals she is battling PMDD, OCPD. Know what are these Singer Neha Bhasin is suffering from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder. On Sunday (Aug 4), Neha, an Indian playback singer, who is known for her tracks like “Jag Ghumeya” from Sultan, “Asalaam-e-Ishqum” from Gunday, shared her diagnosis with her fans and followers. Paris Olympics 2024: Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz to win tennis men's singles gold Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz in men's singles tennis final on Sunday (Aug 4) to win the gold at ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. Djokovic won the match in 7(7)-6(3), 7(7)-6(2) straight sets.

Top 10 world news: Bangladesh unrest death toll over 70; UK riots updates, and more

Amid increased regional tensions, UK and US on Saturday asked their nationals to leave Lebanon immediately.&nbsp;Earlier,&nbsp;Sweden announced the closure of its embassy in Beirut amid concerns that the Gaza war could spill over into Lebanon's territory. In Bangladesh,&nbsp;student leaders&nbsp;said they would carry on a planned nationwide civil disobedience campaign until Prime Minister&nbsp;Sheikh Hasina stepped down. In landslide-hit Wayanad of India's Kerala, rescuers launched a campaign to help survivors in the affected areas.&nbsp;The mission, spearheaded by the army, police, and emergency services, now includes private rescue firms and volunteers. Approximately 206 people are believed to be missing.

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Amid heightened regional tensions in West Asia, the US and the UK on Saturday (Aug 3)&nbsp;urged their citizens to leave Lebanon.&nbsp;

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Students Against Discrimination leader Nahid Islam, who has been leading the ongoing anti-government protests in Bangladesh, demanded on Saturday (Aug 3) that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina must resign and face trial&nbsp;for a police crackdown on protesters in July.

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Search operations in Wayanad’s Mundakkai and Chooralmala started early Saturday, involving over 1,300 rescuers, heavy machinery, and advanced tools to locate survivors from the landslides that have resulted in over 350&nbsp;deaths.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/and-the-purge-begins-iran-detains-top-intelligence-military-officers-after-haniyehs-killing-746850">Iran says Israel used 'short-range projectile' with 7kg warhead to kill Hamas leader Haniyeh</a>

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)&nbsp;in a statement Saturday (Aug 3) said that Hamas&nbsp;leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran by a short-range projectile with a warhead of about seven&nbsp;kilograms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/direct-threat-to-freedom-of-speech-opposition-blasts-indian-govt-over-broadcasting-bill-746837">'Direct threat to freedom of speech,' Opposition blasts Indian govt over broadcasting bill</a>

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Indian opposition parties have launched a renewed campaign against the proposed&nbsp;Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, calling it "a direct threat” to freedom of speech.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-expects-hezbollah-to-hit-deeper-inside-israel-after-commanders-killing-746877">Iran expects Hezbollah to hit deeper inside Israel after commander's killing</a>

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The Iranian government said on Saturday (Aug 3) that it expected Tehran-backed Hezbollah&nbsp;to hit deeper inside Israel and no longer be confined to military targets after Israel killed the Lebanese militant group's commander.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-panic-chaos-in-chandigarh-court-as-suspended-cop-shoots-dead-bureaucrat-son-in-law-746874">India: Panic, chaos in Chandigarh court as suspended cop shoots dead bureaucrat son-in-law</a>

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A shooting incident triggered panic in the&nbsp;district court complex of the Indian Union Territory of Chandigarh on Saturday afternoon (Aug 3).&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-forest-officials-rescue-6-tribals-including-4-kids-after-wayanad-landslides-in-8-hour-mission-746878">Kerala forest officials rescue 6 tribals, including 4 kids after Wayanad landslides in 8-hour mission</a>

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Kerala forest department officials successfully rescued a tribal family, including four young children, who were trapped in a cave following the Wayanad landslides.

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Italy woman boxer Angela Carini will be getting a prize money of $50,000 from the International Boxing Association (IBA) despite losing her welterweight Paris Olympics 2024 bout against Algeria's Imane Khelif.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-not-one-but-two-wesley-snipes%E2%80%99-blade-breaks-this-guinness-world-records-746890">Not one, but two! Wesley Snipes’ Blade breaks THESE Guinness World Records</a>

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Deadpool &amp; Wolverine&nbsp;is on a winning spree! Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's movie&nbsp;continue to shatter box office records, and amidst this, the cameo appearance of&nbsp;Blade&nbsp;actor Wesley Snipes has not only broken one but two Guinness World Records.

Amid increased regional tensions, UK and US on Saturday asked their nationals to leave Lebanon immediately. Earlier, Sweden announced the closure of its embassy in Beirut amid concerns that the Gaza war could spill over into Lebanon's territory.

Amid increased regional tensions, UK and US on Saturday asked their nationals to leave Lebanon immediately. Earlier, Sweden announced the closure of its embassy in Beirut amid concerns that the Gaza war could spill over into Lebanon's territory. In Bangladesh, student leaders said they would carry on a planned nationwide civil disobedience campaign until Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down. In landslide-hit Wayanad of India's Kerala, rescuers launched a campaign to help survivors in the affected areas. The mission, spearheaded by the army, police, and emergency services, now includes private rescue firms and volunteers. Approximately 206 people are believed to be missing. Click on the headlines to read more US, UK ask their nationals to leave Lebanon immediately amid heightened tensions Amid heightened regional tensions in West Asia, the US and the UK on Saturday (Aug 3) urged their citizens to leave Lebanon. Bangladesh unrest: PM Hasina must resign, face trial, says student leader Students Against Discrimination leader Nahid Islam, who has been leading the ongoing anti-government protests in Bangladesh, demanded on Saturday (Aug 3) that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina must resign and face trial for a police crackdown on protesters in July. Wayanad landslides: Over 1,300 rescuers battle aftermath as search operation intensifies Search operations in Wayanad’s Mundakkai and Chooralmala started early Saturday, involving over 1,300 rescuers, heavy machinery, and advanced tools to locate survivors from the landslides that have resulted in over 350 deaths. Iran says Israel used 'short-range projectile' with 7kg warhead to kill Hamas leader Haniyeh Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in a statement Saturday (Aug 3) said that Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran by a short-range projectile with a warhead of about seven kilograms. 'Direct threat to freedom of speech,' Opposition blasts Indian govt over broadcasting bill Indian opposition parties have launched a renewed campaign against the proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, calling it "a direct threat” to freedom of speech. Iran expects Hezbollah to hit deeper inside Israel after commander's killing The Iranian government said on Saturday (Aug 3) that it expected Tehran-backed Hezbollah to hit deeper inside Israel and no longer be confined to military targets after Israel killed the Lebanese militant group's commander. India: Panic, chaos in Chandigarh court as suspended cop shoots dead bureaucrat son-in-law A shooting incident triggered panic in the district court complex of the Indian Union Territory of Chandigarh on Saturday afternoon (Aug 3). Kerala forest officials rescue 6 tribals, including 4 kids after Wayanad landslides in 8-hour mission Kerala forest department officials successfully rescued a tribal family, including four young children, who were trapped in a cave following the Wayanad landslides. Paris Games, Carini vs Khelif Fight Controversy: IBA to award Italian Angela Carini $50k despite losing fight Italy woman boxer Angela Carini will be getting a prize money of $50,000 from the International Boxing Association (IBA) despite losing her welterweight Paris Olympics 2024 bout against Algeria's Imane Khelif. Not one, but two! Wesley Snipes’ Blade breaks THESE Guinness World Records Deadpool & Wolverine is on a winning spree! Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's movie continue to shatter box office records, and amidst this, the cameo appearance of Blade actor Wesley Snipes has not only broken one but two Guinness World Records.

Top 10 world news: US, UK ask nationals to leave Lebanon; Bangladesh students demand PM's resignation, & more

Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Iran's capital Tehran, was buried in&nbsp;Qatar on Friday (Aug&nbsp;2).&nbsp;Thousands of people gathered at Qatar's largest mosque, where&nbsp;Haniyeh's casket, draped in a Palestinian flag, was taken before leaving again for burial in Lusail, north of Doha.

India's astronaut designates Shubhanshu Shukla and Prashant Balakrishnan Nair will commence their training at NASA's Johnson Space Center, in Houston, Texas, this week.&nbsp;

In other news from around the world, the Kremlin said on Friday that Vadim Krasikov, freed by Germany in&nbsp;Thursday's prisoner swap deal with the West, is an operative with Russia's FSB security service.&nbsp;

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Thousands of mourners and supporters bid farewell on Friday in Qatar (Aug 2) to Hamas' political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh following his assassination in Iran's capital Tehran.&nbsp;Thousands of people gathered at Qatar's largest mosque, where&nbsp;Haniyeh's casket, draped in a Palestinian flag, was taken before leaving again for burial in Lusail, north of Doha.&nbsp;

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India's astronaut designates and Indian Air Force Test pilots, Group Captains Shubhanshu Shukla and Prashant Balakrishnan Nair will commence their training at NASA's Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas, this week.

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The Kremlin on Friday (Aug 2) said that Vadim Krasikov, freed by Germany in&nbsp;Thursday's prisoner swap deal with the West, is an operative with Russia's FSB security service. Addressing a press conference,&nbsp;Kremlin spokesperson&nbsp;Dmitry Peskov said, "Krasikov is an FSB employee."

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India's top court on Friday (Aug 2) rejected petitions seeking a detailed investigation under judicial supervision into an alleged scam of using electoral bonds (EBs). The political funding tool was introduced in 2017 but was scrapped in February by the Supreme Court of India as it was declared "unconstitutional."

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Global Times, the Chinese-state-owned tabloid, is one of the most nationalist supporters of President Xi Jinping's regime, but one of its editors has now been 'banned' from social media, according to reports.

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Turkey has blocked access to the social media platform Instagram, the country's&nbsp;national communications authority said on Friday (Aug 2). The government blocked Instagram&nbsp;without stating a reason. It is also not yet known the duration for which the ban would last, a report by the news agency Reuters said.&nbsp;

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Taiwanese law enforcement authorities have arrested 449 people after busting its largest illegal pornography ring. Those arrested engaged in making, selling, or possessing child pornography as well as recordings of women in restrooms. Out of those arrested, 178 were buyers of the explicit content.&nbsp;

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In what came as a striking reminder of Mumbai&nbsp;hoarding collapse horror, another hoarding came crashing&nbsp;down in&nbsp;Maharashtra's Thane district Friday morning (Aug 2). At least three vehicles were crushed in the accident, with no reports of injuries so far.

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Looks like Robert Downey Jr's return to the&nbsp;Avengers&nbsp;as Doctor Doom has surprised not just fans but also his former fellow&nbsp;Avengers&nbsp;actors. Robert's return was revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con last month. He had famously played Iron Man previously in MCU. But it seems, Jeremy Renner was not in the knowing about Robert's new role.&nbsp;

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India’s men’s hockey team had their ‘Chak de moment’ at the Paris Olympics 2024 after&nbsp;they beat Australia (3-2) for the first time in 52 years in the Summer Games. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace, including the second and the third goal, to lead India to a second-place finish in their Group B with ten points from five contested matches.&nbsp;

Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Iran's capital Tehran, was buried in Qatar on Friday (Aug 2). Thousands of people gathered at Qatar's largest mosque, where Haniyeh's casket, draped in a Palestinian flag, was taken before leaving again for burial in Lusail, north of Doha.

Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Iran's capital Tehran, was buried in Qatar on Friday (Aug 2). Thousands of people gathered at Qatar's largest mosque, where Haniyeh's casket, draped in a Palestinian flag, was taken before leaving again for burial in Lusail, north of Doha. India's astronaut designates Shubhanshu Shukla and Prashant Balakrishnan Nair will commence their training at NASA's Johnson Space Center, in Houston, Texas, this week. In other news from around the world, the Kremlin said on Friday that Vadim Krasikov, freed by Germany in Thursday's prisoner swap deal with the West, is an operative with Russia's FSB security service. Click on the headlines to read more: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh buried in Qatar after he was assassinated Thousands of mourners and supporters bid farewell on Friday in Qatar (Aug 2) to Hamas' political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh following his assassination in Iran's capital Tehran. Thousands of people gathered at Qatar's largest mosque, where Haniyeh's casket, draped in a Palestinian flag, was taken before leaving again for burial in Lusail, north of Doha. Indian astronauts Group Captain Shukla, Nair chosen to train at NASA India's astronaut designates and Indian Air Force Test pilots, Group Captains Shubhanshu Shukla and Prashant Balakrishnan Nair will commence their training at NASA's Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas, this week. East-West prisoner swap: Kremlin says Vadim Krasikov, freed by Germany, is FSB operative The Kremlin on Friday (Aug 2) said that Vadim Krasikov, freed by Germany in Thursday's prisoner swap deal with the West, is an operative with Russia's FSB security service. Addressing a press conference, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, "Krasikov is an FSB employee." India's Supreme Court rejects pleas seeking probe into electoral bonds scheme India's top court on Friday (Aug 2) rejected petitions seeking a detailed investigation under judicial supervision into an alleged scam of using electoral bonds (EBs). The political funding tool was introduced in 2017 but was scrapped in February by the Supreme Court of India as it was declared "unconstitutional." Hu Xijin: China 'bans' ex-editor of nationalist tabloid Global Times from social media, but why? Global Times, the Chinese-state-owned tabloid, is one of the most nationalist supporters of President Xi Jinping's regime, but one of its editors has now been 'banned' from social media, according to reports. Turkey blocks access to Instagram without stating reason Turkey has blocked access to the social media platform Instagram, the country's national communications authority said on Friday (Aug 2). The government blocked Instagram without stating a reason. It is also not yet known the duration for which the ban would last, a report by the news agency Reuters said. Taiwan's largest illegal porn ring busted, 449 arrested for crimes including child pornography Taiwanese law enforcement authorities have arrested 449 people after busting its largest illegal pornography ring. Those arrested engaged in making, selling, or possessing child pornography as well as recordings of women in restrooms. Out of those arrested, 178 were buyers of the explicit content. Yet another hoarding collapse: Three vehicles crushed in Maharashtra's Thane amid heavy rains, watch In what came as a striking reminder of Mumbai hoarding collapse horror, another hoarding came crashing down in Maharashtra's Thane district Friday morning (Aug 2). At least three vehicles were crushed in the accident, with no reports of injuries so far. Jeremy Renner reveals he 'blew up' Avengers group chat as Robert Downey Jr returned to MCU Looks like Robert Downey Jr's return to the Avengers as Doctor Doom has surprised not just fans but also his former fellow Avengers actors. Robert's return was revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con last month. He had famously played Iron Man previously in MCU. But it seems, Jeremy Renner was not in the knowing about Robert's new role. Paris Olympics 2024: India beat Australia for first time in 52 years in men's hockey, finish second in Group B India’s men’s hockey team had their ‘Chak de moment’ at the Paris Olympics 2024 after they beat Australia (3-2) for the first time in 52 years in the Summer Games. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace, including the second and the third goal, to lead India to a second-place finish in their Group B with ten points from five contested matches.

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Russia on Thursday (August 1) released incarcerated Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan as part of a major prisoner swap with the United States, reported Bloomberg&nbsp;citing people familiar with the situation.&nbsp;In other news, Swapnil Kusale won his maiden bronze medal in the final of the Men’s 50m air rifle 3 position event. Swapnil finished with a score of 451.4, behind second-positioned Serhiy Kulish of Ukraine (461.3) and gold medallist Yukun Liu (463.6).&nbsp;

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Russia on Thursday (August 1) released incarcerated Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan as part of a major prisoner swap with the United States, Bloomberg reported while citing people familiar with the situation.&nbsp;

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History was made for India at the Paris Olympic Games 2024, as shooter Swapnil Kusale won his maiden bronze medal in the final of the Men’s 50m air rifle 3 position event. Swapnil finished with a score of 451.4, behind second-positioned Serhiy Kulish of Ukraine (461.3) and gold medallist Yukun Liu (463.6). Swapnil’s bronze is the third medal for India in this edition of the Summer Games, with all coming in the Shooting discipline.

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The Indian embassy in Lebanon's capital Beirut asked all nationals to leave the country in the wake of raging turmoil in West Asia days after Israel targeted a site in Beirut to kill a Hezbollah operative.&nbsp;

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Ismail Haniyeh, the Doha-based political bureau chief of Hamas, was assassinated using an explosive device that was smuggled into the guesthouse he was staying at in Tehran, Iran, according to a report in the&nbsp;New York Times.&nbsp;

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The Indian government on Thursday (Aug 1) offered a $300 million loan to build up Vietnam's maritime security to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.&nbsp;

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The Israeli military confirmed on Thursday (Aug 1) that&nbsp;Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas' military wing, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza last month. The confirmation comes a day after the terror organisation's political leader, Ismail Haniyeh&nbsp;was assassinated in Tehran.&nbsp;

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Amid heavy rain in Uttarakhand on Wednesday (July 31), four people, including two children, were killed and several others were injured. Nearly 200 pilgrims on the Kedarnath Yatra route were also stranded.

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Russia on Thursday (August 1) released incarcerated Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan as part of a major prisoner swap with the United States, reported Bloomberg citing people familiar with the situation.

Russia on Thursday (August 1) released incarcerated Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan as part of a major prisoner swap with the United States, reported Bloomberg citing people familiar with the situation. In other news, Swapnil Kusale won his maiden bronze medal in the final of the Men’s 50m air rifle 3 position event. Swapnil finished with a score of 451.4, behind second-positioned Serhiy Kulish of Ukraine (461.3) and gold medallist Yukun Liu (463.6). Click on the headlines to read more Russia frees US journalist Gershkovich in biggest prisoner swap since Cold War Russia on Thursday (August 1) released incarcerated Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan as part of a major prisoner swap with the United States, Bloomberg reported while citing people familiar with the situation. Paris Olympics 2024: Swapnil Kusale wins bronze in 50m Rifle 3 Position event History was made for India at the Paris Olympic Games 2024, as shooter Swapnil Kusale won his maiden bronze medal in the final of the Men’s 50m air rifle 3 position event. Swapnil finished with a score of 451.4, behind second-positioned Serhiy Kulish of Ukraine (461.3) and gold medallist Yukun Liu (463.6). Swapnil’s bronze is the third medal for India in this edition of the Summer Games, with all coming in the Shooting discipline. India asks its citizens to leave Lebanon amid deep West Asia turmoil The Indian embassy in Lebanon's capital Beirut asked all nationals to leave the country in the wake of raging turmoil in West Asia days after Israel targeted a site in Beirut to kill a Hezbollah operative. Hamas chief Haniyeh was killed by bomb hidden 2 months ago in guesthouse Ismail Haniyeh, the Doha-based political bureau chief of Hamas, was assassinated using an explosive device that was smuggled into the guesthouse he was staying at in Tehran, Iran, according to a report in the New York Times. India offers $300mn loan to Vietnam during PM Pham Minh Chinh's Delhi visit The Indian government on Thursday (Aug 1) offered a $300 million loan to build up Vietnam's maritime security to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Israel confirms Hamas military leader Deif’s death in airstrike, day after Haniyeh's assassination The Israeli military confirmed on Thursday (Aug 1) that Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas' military wing, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza last month. The confirmation comes a day after the terror organisation's political leader, Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran. India: 4 dead, 200 pilgrims stranded as cloudburst hits Kedarnath route Amid heavy rain in Uttarakhand on Wednesday (July 31), four people, including two children, were killed and several others were injured. Nearly 200 pilgrims on the Kedarnath Yatra route were also stranded. Macron slammed for holidaying during Olympics as city workers do overtime Emmanuel Macron has come under scrutiny after the French president jetted off for a holiday as the Olympics are underway in Paris. Macron taking a hiatus comes at a time when police leaves have been cancelled, accident and emergency doctors are on stand-by and municipal workers are putting in overtime to keep the city running for the biggest sporting event. LIVE | Paris Olympics 2024 Day 6: PV Sindhu in action at 10 PM IST Catch all the live updates from India's sixth day at the Paris Games with a chance for the Indian contingent to add to their medal tally. Why it is a good idea to end Squid Game after third season Squid Game, the Korean show that had gripped the whole world back in 2021, will be ending after the third season. On Thursday, Netflix revealed the trailer of the highly anticipated second season heightening everyone's excitement levels.

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The F-16 fighter jets have finally arrived in Kyiv in a big boost to Ukraine's faltering defences against an increasingly belligerent Russia. It was in May 2023 when the Joe Biden administration of the United States officially dropped its opposition to sending advanced fighter jets to the war-torn nation. After a wait of more than a year, the big day has finally arrived, Bloomberg reported.

In other news, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday (Jul 31) cancelled the provisional candidature of controversial trainee IAS officer, Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar,&nbsp;and permanently barred her from appearing in all future exams conducted by the commission.

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The F-16 fighter jets have finally arrived in Kyiv in a big boost to Ukraine's faltering defences against an increasingly belligerent Russia. It was in May 2023 when the Joe Biden administration of the United States officially dropped its opposition to sending advanced fighter jets to the war-torn nation. After a wait of more than a year, the big day has finally arrived, Bloomberg reported.

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday (Jul 31) cancelled the provisional candidature of controversial trainee IAS officer, Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar,&nbsp;and permanently barred her from appearing in all future exams conducted by the commission.

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Amid raging war in Gaza between Israel and armed Palestinian groups including Hamas, an increasing number of Israeli parents are requesting sperm extraction from their deceased sons who were casualties of the ongoing war, according to a BBC report.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday (July 31) that the Kerala government was warned about the landslides that have caused devastation in the Wayanad district, a week before they happened.

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Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, was killed on July 31 in Tehran; in a raid that Iran has accused Israel of carrying out, pushing West Asia further on edge amid the raging war in Gaza.

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Indian law enforcement agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday (Jul 31) raided 19 locations in states like Punjab and Himachal in connection with alleged fraud by hospitals regarding a union government public health insurance scheme. Both states are ruled by India's opposition parties: Himachal Pradesh by Congress and Punjab by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

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Ismail Haniyeh, a senior leader of the Hamas, was killed in what the group called "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence," in Iran early on Wednesday (July 31). The Palestinian militant group has vowed that the killing of the Palestinian movement's chief "will not go unanswered".

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Women in the United States are increasingly being driven to "DIY abortion," such as alcohol consumption, the use of herbs and even physical harm in an attempt to terminate their pregnancies themselves.

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Nada Hafez, the Egyptian fencer, played seven months pregnant at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. The athlete revealed the news herself through an Instagram post on Tuesday (Jul 30).

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Ben Affleck purchased a $20.5 million house in Los Angeles on the same day as his wife Jennifer Lope finalized the sale of her New York City condo. Both transactions occurred on July 24, which happens to be JLo's birthday.&nbsp;

The F-16 fighter jets have finally arrived in Kyiv in a big boost to Ukraine's faltering defences against an increasingly belligerent Russia. It was in May 2023 when the Joe Biden administration of the United States officially dropped its opposition to sending advanced fighter jets to the war-torn nation.

The F-16 fighter jets have finally arrived in Kyiv in a big boost to Ukraine's faltering defences against an increasingly belligerent Russia. It was in May 2023 when the Joe Biden administration of the United States officially dropped its opposition to sending advanced fighter jets to the war-torn nation. After a wait of more than a year, the big day has finally arrived, Bloomberg reported. In other news, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday (Jul 31) cancelled the provisional candidature of controversial trainee IAS officer, Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar, and permanently barred her from appearing in all future exams conducted by the commission. Click on the headlines to read more First batch of F-16 fighter jets reaches Ukraine after several delays: Report The F-16 fighter jets have finally arrived in Kyiv in a big boost to Ukraine's faltering defences against an increasingly belligerent Russia. It was in May 2023 when the Joe Biden administration of the United States officially dropped its opposition to sending advanced fighter jets to the war-torn nation. After a wait of more than a year, the big day has finally arrived, Bloomberg reported. UPSC cancels IAS Puja Khedkar's provisional candidature, imposes lifelong ban The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday (Jul 31) cancelled the provisional candidature of controversial trainee IAS officer, Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar, and permanently barred her from appearing in all future exams conducted by the commission. Israeli defence families freeze sperm of soldiers killed in Gaza war Amid raging war in Gaza between Israel and armed Palestinian groups including Hamas, an increasing number of Israeli parents are requesting sperm extraction from their deceased sons who were casualties of the ongoing war, according to a BBC report. Shah says Kerala given prior warning about Wayanad landslides that killed 158 Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday (July 31) that the Kerala government was warned about the landslides that have caused devastation in the Wayanad district, a week before they happened. Israel says ‘no comments’, US claims no role in Hamas chief Haniyeh’s killing Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, was killed on July 31 in Tehran; in a raid that Iran has accused Israel of carrying out, pushing West Asia further on edge amid the raging war in Gaza. India's ED raids 19 locations in opposition-ruled states for alleged fraud by hospitals Indian law enforcement agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday (Jul 31) raided 19 locations in states like Punjab and Himachal in connection with alleged fraud by hospitals regarding a union government public health insurance scheme. Both states are ruled by India's opposition parties: Himachal Pradesh by Congress and Punjab by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Global community reacts to Ismail Haniyeh's assassination, Hamas vows it 'will not go unanswered' Ismail Haniyeh, a senior leader of the Hamas, was killed in what the group called "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence," in Iran early on Wednesday (July 31). The Palestinian militant group has vowed that the killing of the Palestinian movement's chief "will not go unanswered". US sees rise in 'DIY abortions' as women turn to desperate measures post-Roe: Study Women in the United States are increasingly being driven to "DIY abortion," such as alcohol consumption, the use of herbs and even physical harm in an attempt to terminate their pregnancies themselves. Paris Olympics: 7-month pregnant fencer on participating with little Olympian Nada Hafez, the Egyptian fencer, played seven months pregnant at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. The athlete revealed the news herself through an Instagram post on Tuesday (Jul 30). Ben Affleck purchases home in LA on same day as wife JLo sells NYC penthouse Ben Affleck purchased a $20.5 million house in Los Angeles on the same day as his wife Jennifer Lope finalized the sale of her New York City condo. Both transactions occurred on July 24, which happens to be JLo's birthday.

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More than 100 people died Tuesday after landslides hit Wayanad district of India's southernmost state of Kerala.&nbsp;According to officials, nearly 350 families reside in the affected region and 250 people have been rescued. Kerala government has declared official mourning in the state on Tuesday and Wednesday (July 31). in other news, radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary was sentenced for life in UK after he was found guilty of promoting&nbsp;a banned "terrorist organisation" Al-Muhajiroun (ALM).&nbsp;The ALM&nbsp;was set up with an aim to establish an Islamic caliphate in Britain and was banned in 2010. Meanwhile, after untimely death of ex-Iran president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, the shi'ite nation got its new leader on Tuesday&nbsp;in the form of&nbsp;Masoud Pezeshkian.

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After heavy rains&nbsp;triggered multiple landslides in the Indian state of&nbsp;Kerala's Wayanad district, which took the lives of over 100&nbsp;people on Tuesday (July 30) morning, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has urged the Indian&nbsp;government to provide support,&nbsp;medical care and compensate the family of the deceased.

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A judge in the United Kingdom sentenced radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary for life after he was found guilty of directing and encouraging support for a banned "terrorist organisation" Al-Muhajiroun (ALM).

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Iranian reformist politician&nbsp;Masoud Pezeshkian was sworn in on Tuesday (July 30) as the Islamic Republic's ninth president in parliament at a ceremony attended by foreign dignitaries.

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American tech giant Meta on Tuesday (Jul 30) agreed to pay $1.4 billion to settle&nbsp;a lawsuit filed by the state of&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;over the illegal collection of biometric data of millions of Texans using facial-recognition technology.

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Thousands of furious Venezuelans took to the streets in and beyond the capital Caracas on Monday (July 29) with fresh protests expected on July 30 against what they describe as 'a stolen election'.&nbsp;

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Israeli officials said on Monday (July 29) that their country wants to hurt Hezbollah but not drag the Middle East into an all-out war,&nbsp;as Lebanon braced for retaliation after a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights killed 12 people.&nbsp;

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday defended his running mate, Senator JD Vance, amid controversy over Vance's past comments about "childless cat ladies."&nbsp;

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Five houses belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit Community in South Kashmir's Anantnag district were completely gutted in a fire incident.&nbsp;

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Manu Bhaker created history at Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday (Jul 30) by winning a bronze medal in mixed 10m air pistol event with Sarabjot Singh.

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More than 100 people died Tuesday after landslides hit Wayanad district of India's southernmost state of Kerala. According to officials, nearly 350 families reside in the affected region and 250 people have been rescued.

More than 100 people died Tuesday after landslides hit Wayanad district of India's southernmost state of Kerala. According to officials, nearly 350 families reside in the affected region and 250 people have been rescued. Kerala government has declared official mourning in the state on Tuesday and Wednesday (July 31). in other news, radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary was sentenced for life in UK after he was found guilty of promoting a banned "terrorist organisation" Al-Muhajiroun (ALM). The ALM was set up with an aim to establish an Islamic caliphate in Britain and was banned in 2010. Meanwhile, after untimely death of ex-Iran president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, the shi'ite nation got its new leader on Tuesday in the form of Masoud Pezeshkian. Click on the headlines to read more. Wayanad landslides: Death toll crosses 100, many still feared trapped in debris After heavy rains triggered multiple landslides in the Indian state of Kerala's Wayanad district, which took the lives of over 100 people on Tuesday (July 30) morning, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has urged the Indian government to provide support, medical care and compensate the family of the deceased. British radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to life on terrorism charges A judge in the United Kingdom sentenced radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary for life after he was found guilty of directing and encouraging support for a banned "terrorist organisation" Al-Muhajiroun (ALM). Masoud Pezeshkian sworn in as Iran's ninth president since 1979 revolution Iranian reformist politician Masoud Pezeshkian was sworn in on Tuesday (July 30) as the Islamic Republic's ninth president in parliament at a ceremony attended by foreign dignitaries. Texas biometric data lawsuit: Meta agrees to pay $1.4bn over illegal use of facial-recognition tech American tech giant Meta on Tuesday (Jul 30) agreed to pay $1.4 billion to settle a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas over the illegal collection of biometric data of millions of Texans using facial-recognition technology. Venezuelans protest President Maduro's re-election after 'exceptional manipulation' in polls Thousands of furious Venezuelans took to the streets in and beyond the capital Caracas on Monday (July 29) with fresh protests expected on July 30 against what they describe as 'a stolen election'. Golan Heights attack: Israel says it 'wants to hurt Hezbollah but...' Israeli officials said on Monday (July 29) that their country wants to hurt Hezbollah but not drag the Middle East into an all-out war, as Lebanon braced for retaliation after a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights killed 12 people. Trump backs Vance in 'childless cat ladies' controversy, says he said that because 'family is good' Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday defended his running mate, Senator JD Vance, amid controversy over Vance's past comments about "childless cat ladies." Five Kashmiri Pandit houses gutted in Anantnag, community members allege sabotage; police start investigation Five houses belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit Community in South Kashmir's Anantnag district were completely gutted in a fire incident. Paris Games: Not Manu Bhakar but Norman Pritchard was first to win 2 Olympics medals for India in one edition Manu Bhaker created history at Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday (Jul 30) by winning a bronze medal in mixed 10m air pistol event with Sarabjot Singh. Dylan and Cole Sprouse reunite with Suite Life co-star Phill Lewis at The Duel premiere The evening of July 29, the red carpet at the premiere of Dylan Sprouse’s new movie, The Duel, saw a delightful reunion. Read more here.

Top 10 world news: Death toll tops 100 in Wayanad landslides; UK sentences Islamic preacher to life, and more

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said that the Quadrilateral Security Alliance (Quad), widely dubbed as a geopolitical challenge to China's maritime strategy in the Indo-Pacific, is no talk shop and is poised to grow. Meanwhile, a&nbsp;stabbing incident in the UK has kept the country's northwest on alert. Besides, in the Paris Olympics, India's Men's Field Hockey team proceeded with a 1-1 stalemate against Argentina.&nbsp;

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Emphasising the growing importance of Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that the grouping is "here to stay, here to do and here to grow".&nbsp;Quad is a grouping of four countries, India, the US, Japan and Australia and the foreign ministers of these countries are meeting in the Japanese capital Tokyo today.&nbsp;

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British police on Monday (July 29) arrested a&nbsp;man after a "major incident" in Southport, northwest England, about 80 km from Manchester where tensions are rife after a police person was seen kicking a Muslim man at the airport last week.&nbsp;

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Israeli war cabinet on Monday (July 29) gave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant their approval to determine the "manner and timing" of a response to a rocket strike in the Golan Heights that killed 12 people, mostly children and teenagers.

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South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma has been expelled from the African National Congress (ANC), the party's secretary-general confirmed on Monday (Jul 28). Zuma, who once led the party, had campaigned for rival uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party in the May general elections, leading to the ouster.&nbsp;

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Delhi High Court (HC) on Monday (Jul 29) reserved its judgment on the bail plea filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor excise policy scam.&nbsp;The Aam&nbsp;Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, currently in judicial custody, had directly approached the HC, seeking bail without going to the trial court.&nbsp;

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When Nicolas Maduro Moras took over charge at Venezuela after the untimely death of revolutionary socialist leader Hugo Chavez in 2013, not many expected him to have such a long stint at the helm. On Sunday (July 28), Maduro, the 61-year-old former bus driver declared himself the victor the contentious presidential election of the South American nation. This will be his third consecutive term, which lasts for another six years.

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With the rise in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir recently, the former Director General of the Police of Jammu and Kashmir, S P Vaid has made a revelation and claimed that over 600 SSG (Special Service Group) commandos from the Pakistan Army have been earmarked while some of them have already infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir and are carrying out terror attacks.

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On Monday (July 29), India managed a 1-1 stalemate versus Argentina in their second group-stage clash in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 edition. Fresh from a 3-2 win over New Zealand, Harmanpreet Singh-led Men in Blue had a tough contest versus Argentina but managed to prevent a loss courtesy of a last-minute thrilling goal from skipper Harmanpreet in an important Pool B match at the Games. This became only the second instance of a draw between the two heavyweights, with the first occurrence dating back to 2004.&nbsp;

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India's External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said that the Quadrilateral Security Alliance (Quad), widely dubbed as a geopolitical challenge to China's maritime strategy in the Indo-Pacific, is no talk shop and is poised to grow.

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said that the Quadrilateral Security Alliance (Quad), widely dubbed as a geopolitical challenge to China's maritime strategy in the Indo-Pacific, is no talk shop and is poised to grow. Meanwhile, a stabbing incident in the UK has kept the country's northwest on alert. Besides, in the Paris Olympics, India's Men's Field Hockey team proceeded with a 1-1 stalemate against Argentina. Click here to read more: Quad is here to grow: EAM Dr S Jaishankar at Tokyo meet Emphasising the growing importance of Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that the grouping is "here to stay, here to do and here to grow". Quad is a grouping of four countries, India, the US, Japan and Australia and the foreign ministers of these countries are meeting in the Japanese capital Tokyo today. Man arrested after stabbing incident in UK's Southport; several casualties reported British police on Monday (July 29) arrested a man after a "major incident" in Southport, northwest England, about 80 km from Manchester where tensions are rife after a police person was seen kicking a Muslim man at the airport last week. Israel war cabinet approves reprisal for Golan Heights attack Israeli war cabinet on Monday (July 29) gave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant their approval to determine the "manner and timing" of a response to a rocket strike in the Golan Heights that killed 12 people, mostly children and teenagers. South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma expelled from his ANC party South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma has been expelled from the African National Congress (ANC), the party's secretary-general confirmed on Monday (Jul 28). Zuma, who once led the party, had campaigned for rival uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party in the May general elections, leading to the ouster. High Court reserves judgment on Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea; CBI calls him 'mastermind' of excise scam Delhi High Court (HC) on Monday (Jul 29) reserved its judgment on the bail plea filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor excise policy scam. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, currently in judicial custody, had directly approached the HC, seeking bail without going to the trial court. Who is Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's bus driver-turned-president, who won yet another term? When Nicolas Maduro Moras took over charge at Venezuela after the untimely death of revolutionary socialist leader Hugo Chavez in 2013, not many expected him to have such a long stint at the helm. On Sunday (July 28), Maduro, the 61-year-old former bus driver declared himself the victor the contentious presidential election of the South American nation. This will be his third consecutive term, which lasts for another six years. US Elections 2024: Kamala Harris' campaign raises $200 million in a week × Pakistan Army’s SSG commandos behind Jammu, Kupwara terror attacks: Former top police official With the rise in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir recently, the former Director General of the Police of Jammu and Kashmir, S P Vaid has made a revelation and claimed that over 600 SSG (Special Service Group) commandos from the Pakistan Army have been earmarked while some of them have already infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir and are carrying out terror attacks. Paris Olympics: Harmanpreet's thrilling last-minute goal saves the day for India vs Argentina in hockey On Monday (July 29), India managed a 1-1 stalemate versus Argentina in their second group-stage clash in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 edition. Fresh from a 3-2 win over New Zealand, Harmanpreet Singh-led Men in Blue had a tough contest versus Argentina but managed to prevent a loss courtesy of a last-minute thrilling goal from skipper Harmanpreet in an important Pool B match at the Games. This became only the second instance of a draw between the two heavyweights, with the first occurrence dating back to 2004. House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 Review: Rhaenyra now has three more dragons for the coming war House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 Review: The Greens are in for a major mood spoiler as the Blacks gain momentum, dragons and dragonriders in this episode. With Rhaenyra in full mood to change the tides and make the Iron Throne her own, she started seeking out dragonseed (any person who has Targaryen ancestral) and could claim a dragon courtesy their bloodline. While it backfired the last time, in episode 7, Rhaenyra strategises harder and brings together all Targaryen bastards.

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