

J'khand exam protest enters 16th day; students accuse govt of offering 'empty promises'
Ranchi, Aug 9 — The students' protest in Jharkhand's Ranchi entered its 16th day on Sunday with no signs of retreat, as the second round of talks between the protesting students and the state government once again failed to produce any breakthrough or agreement on their key demands. The students…

Amit Shah presents President’s Colour to Puducherry Police for distinguished service (Lead)
Puducherry, Aug 9 — Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday presented the prestigious President’s Colour to the Puducherry Police, marking a major recognition for the union territory’s uniformed force for its service, discipline and professional achievements.HM Shah formally handed over the…

TN farmers seek govt help as wild rice weed spreads across paddy fields in Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari, Aug 9 — Paddy farmers in Chenbagaramanputhoor in Thovalai taluk of Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district are facing a growing threat from wild rice weed, which has spread across a significant portion of the cultivated area and increased the cost of farming.Farmers have urged the state…
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Rape-murder accused killed in police encounter in UP's Bulandshahr
Bulandshahr, Aug 9 — A man accused of raping and murdering a minor girl was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district, officials said on Sunday. The deceased criminal was carrying a reward of Rs 50,000.Police said that while one criminal was killed during the encounter,…
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Barcelona mourn passing of Jorge Messi, pay tribute to Lionel Messi’s father
New Delhi, Aug 8 — Barcelona have paid tribute to Jorge Messi, the father of club legend Lionel Messi, following his death at the age of 68 in the Argentine city of Rosario on Saturday after a prolonged illness.The Catalan club sent their condolences to the Messi family thru a statement on their…
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Number of S. Koreans not eating kimchi on rise: Data
Seoul, Aug 9 — South Koreans are consuming significantly less kimchi than in the past despite the surge in global popularity of the country's signature side dish, data showed on Sunday.According to a joint study by researchers from Chung-Ang University, Jeju National University, and the World…
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Gulfam Khan advice to young woman facing pressure for marriage or motherhood: Live without regrets
Mumbai, Aug 9 — Actress Gulfam Khan advised young women on how to deal with the constant pressure for marriage or motherhood from society. Talking exclusively to IANS, Gulfam said that when faced with such a question, one should imagine their lives ten years from now, and make a choice that will…
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Four killed in helicopter crash in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro, Aug 9 — At least four people were killed when a helicopter crashed in a forested area in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, firefighters said.The crash occurred at about 11:11 a.m. local time in the Vista Chinesa area of Alto da Boa Vista on Saturday. The local fire department…
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Jharkhand’s Youth Are Protesting for Jobs — But the Bigger Fight Is Over Trust in Recruitment
Jharkhand's youth are protesting alleged JPSC and JSSC exam irregularities, recruitment delays and unemployment. Here's what the protesters want and why the agitation has intensified.
TECHNOLOGY
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Number of S. Koreans not eating kimchi on rise: Data
Seoul, Aug 9 — South Koreans are consuming significantly less kimchi than in the past despite the surge in global popularity of the country's signature side dish, data showed on Sunday.According to a joint study by researchers from Chung-Ang University, Jeju National University, and the World…
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Gujarat: Chandipura virus cases rise to 39; death toll reaches 23
Gandhinagar, Aug 8 — Gujarat has recorded 217 suspected cases of Chandipura virus since June 30, with 39 testing positive and 23 deaths reported among confirmed patients, according to the latest state health department figures on Saturday. The data covers the period from June 30 to August 8 and…
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Assam Health Minister orders C-section facility in every constituency
Guwahati, July 20 — Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal on Monday directed officials to ensure the availability of Caesarean section (C-section) services in every Assembly constituency, while simultaneously placing the Health Department on high alert to tackle any public health emergency arising…





























































