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Indian Fisherman Killed in Sri Lankan Navy Clash; India Protests

August 1, 2024: India has lodged a strong protest with Sri Lanka following a fatal collision between a Sri Lankan naval vessel and an Indian fishing boat near Katchatheevu Island. The incident occurred off Delft Island during a Sri Lankan Navy operation aimed at deterring Indian poaching trawlers. According to the Ministry of External Affairs,…

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Former Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif Appointed Vice President for Strategic Affairs

Tehran, August 2, 2024: Mohammad Javad Zarif, who served as Iran’s Foreign Minister from 2013 to 2021, has been appointed Vice President for Strategic Affairs by newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian. The announcement was made by the Iranian news agency Tasnim. This appointment marks a significant return for Zarif to a prominent role in Iranian…

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Historic US-Russia Prisoner Swap in Turkey: Biden Hails ‘Diplomatic Feat’

Ankara, August 2, 2024: In a historic move, the US and several Western countries conducted a major prisoner swap with Russia in Turkey on Thursday. This swap, mediated by Turkey’s MIT intelligence service, involved the release of 26 prisoners, including individuals from the US, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, Belarus, and Russia. Prominent among the released…

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Wayanad landslides: Massive search operation ongoing; dead toll exceeds 300

A massive search operation is currently underway in Wayanad, following a major landslide last Tuesday that caused significant damage to life and property. Army personnel, police, and rescue workers are diligently combing through the affected areas, searching for bodies amid the rubble and debris spread across large tracts of altered landscape. The search teams, assisted…

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SC Rejects NEET-UG 2024 Re-Test Pleas, Detailed Judgment Expected Today

New Delhi, August 2, 2024:  The Supreme Court has decided against ordering a retest for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2024, despite petitions seeking its cancellation due to paper leak allegations. The detailed judgment, expected today, will explain the reasons for this decision. Last month, an interim verdict was delivered by Chief Justice…

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IAF conducting simultaneous Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief missions in Wayanad and Uttarakhand hills

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently engaged in simultaneous Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in both Wayanad, Kerala, and the Uttarakhand hills. In response to the recent cloudburst incident in Uttarakhand, the IAF has positioned Chinook and Mi-17V5 helicopters at Gaucher. These helicopters are actively involved in deploying National Disaster Response Force…

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Haryana athletes making India proud globally: Chief Minister

Chandigarh, August 1 , 2024 : Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that it is a matter of pride for Haryana that its athletes have made India proud globally. As a result of the present state government’s sports policy, two athletes from Haryana won medals at the Paris Olympics, making a mark on…

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Odisha CM Majhi and Ex-CM Patnaik Spar Over State Budget

Bhubaneswar August 1, 2024: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik have clashed over the state budget, marking a notable disagreement between the two leaders despite their generally positive rapport. Patnaik, the leader of the opposition, criticized the budget presented by Majhi’s government, labeling it a “name changer” rather than…

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Raghav Chadha Calls for Lowering Election Age to 21 to Boost Youth Participation

New Delhi August 1, 2024:  Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has proposed reducing the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections from 25 to 21 years. In a passionate appeal to the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Chadha argued that this change would encourage greater youth involvement in politics, reflecting India’s…

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CM Mann led Punjab Govt plans to establish world class museum in Nangal

Chandigarh August 1, 2024: Nangal, the first modern city developed in Independent India, will soon be restored to its former glory. Cabinet Minister of Punjab Harjot Singh Bains expressed this in a press statement issued here today. He said that Nangal city, which was developed by National Fertilizer Limited (NFL) and Bhakra Beas Management Board,…

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