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Reels of a lost Manipur to undergo digital revival in Italy
A collection of 15 rare reels shot on 8mm celluloid between the mid-1930s and early 1960s is believed to contain fragments of a way of life that has long since changed
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Sangli-based daily-wage earner training students to become pole vaulters in rural Maharashtra
I was 27 when I started practising pole vault; it was too late. I saw children in my village turning to addictions easily, so I approached one student to train with me as a runner — but he insisted on learning pole vault, said Anis Shikalgar
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Veteran Bengali playwright Chandan Sen’s play holds up a mirror to autocracy and shrinking freedom
‘Ak Nayok-er Sesh Raat’ explores how authoritarianism can survive even under a democratically elected government
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Ahead of 2027 Punjab polls, OPS and other govt. employee issues come back to haunt AAP
Scores of State government employees and pensioners on August 7 staged an ‘anti-government’ demonstration in Chandigarh
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Gen Z is a force that can’t be ignored: Dharmendra Pradhan
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan acknowledged the immense potential of Gen Z, stating that grasping their hopes and dreams is essential for national advancement. He noted that the eagerness of young people surpasses any governmental duties, a point he shared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who subsequently reached out to the youth. Pradhan maintained that prioritizing the nation's welfare is of utmost importance.
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Skeletal remains of 57-year-old Bengaluru woman found in her house, death suspected to be a year old
A senior police officer told The Hindu that for almost a year, even the neighbours did not notice any foul smell or become suspicious about her absence, which led to her death going unreported.
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Akhilesh pretending to be well-wisher of Brahmins: Deputy CM Pathak
Today, you are pretending to be a well-wisher of the Brahmin community, but the words that came from your mouth still pierce the heart of the community like a spear, said Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak
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One-stop solution ‘181’ supports women in distress, gaining attention in A.P., says DSP
DSP Narasimha Rao said that the police department would help the victims of domestic violence quickly and provide them with medical assistance, with the support of other concerned departments
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J&K Police raids multiple locations in Valley to crack down on terror-related activities
Officials said the raids in Kupwara, Baramulla, Anantnag, Shopian and Bandipora were carried out in connection with FIR number 03/2023 registered
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Discrepancies in validating Kunbi caste certificates: Jarange-Patil
Mr. Jarange-Patil has set an August 29 deadline and threatened a fresh “final” agitation over delays and denials in the certificate process
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Several IAS officers transferred and given postings in Andhra Pradesh
Postings, full additional charges given with immediate effect
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Trump forces US oil billionaire to exit Venezuela
The Trump administration is ramping up its efforts to persuade Harry Sargeant III to withdraw from Venezuela. In a significant move, the Treasury Department has frozen the assets of his offshore company connected to oil operations. This halt enables Sargeant to divest from the Venezuelan entity effectively, a role he previously held as a crucial facilitator between Washington and Caracas, while ensuring compliance with US foreign policy.
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BJP suspends 9 workers over ‘berating slogans’ during August 5 rally in Kashmir
The suspension follows an outcry over a rally where slogans, allegedly berating Kashmir women, were raised during a rally celebrating abrogation of Article 370 on August 5 in Anantnag
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Seven African nationals detained in Delhi for overstaying
Police from Pandav Nagar conducted discreet enquiries and verified records to trace seven foreign nationals whose immigration status needed verification
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Kerala govt. sanctions ₹14.4 crore for rehabilitation of Endosulfan victims
An amount of ₹2.64 crore has been earmarked for the 1,000 beneficiaries who are expected to be newly added to the list
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India 'playing Hasina card', says Bangladesh home minister
Bangladesh has openly criticized India for allegedly exploiting the Hasina card, which presents a challenge to India's aims of fostering amicable relations with Bangladesh. The home minister emphasized the importance of mutual respect and sovereignty between nations, expressing concerns that Hasina may be colluding with external forces against the current government. India's frequent gestures toward Hasina are deemed unwelcome by some, complicating neighborly ties.
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Four militants arrested in Manipur
Two cadres of the banned outfit SOREPA were arrested from Kakching Khunou Umathel Awang Leikai and another from Checkon area, while a cadre of People's Liberation Army (PLA) was apprehended from Seijang Awang
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Political parties urge govt. to convene all-party meeting on Mekedatu project
The leaders that the State had often received only surplus water released during periods of heavy rainfall rather than its allocated share
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In Bihar, four new minority residential schools will start academic activities from August
Skill development, smart classes & modern education to be given at madrasas; requisition sent to BPSC to fill 288 teaching posts for ‘residential minority schools’
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Biren Singh’s audio clip altered, says Centre; SC allows Manipur civil society group to access report
Petitioner-NGO says earlier tests had shown a 93% match linking the audio clips to the former Chief Minister; plea alleges the leader was involved in the ethnic violence in which over 250 people were killed
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