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Author Taslima Nasrin returns to Kolkata after 19 years, sets stage for politically symbolic homecoming event
Ms. Nasrin marks her first visit to Kolkata since November 2007, as she was compelled to leave the city following violent protests over her writings
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Over 25 environmental groups seek independent review panel, halt to Mamallan reservoir work
While welcoming the government's decision to review the project, the collective said the credibility of the exercise would be undermined if it was led by the department that prepared the project
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Can the National Commission for Scheduled Castes issue binding directions? | Explained
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Tamil Nadu government moves Supreme Court against High Court striking down jobs to Karur stampede victims’ kin
The Madurai Bench of the High Court had quashed the government orders granting jobs to the victims’ family members on compassionate grounds on July 27
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Watch: Saffron-clad Pappu Yadav, oppn stage Ram Temple donation theft skit in Parliament
Opposition MPs staged a symbolic protest in Parliament over alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement. They also demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation regarding NEET-UG student protests. Independent MP Pappu Yadav enacted a priest pocketing donations in a street play performance. Rahul Gandhi and other leaders participated in the demonstration.
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How Telangana’s July rainfall reduced deficit from 61% to near normal in 15 days
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Jana Nayagan enters second weekend with Rs 154 crore India net on Day 9
Vijay's Jana Nayagan is performing well in its second week. The action drama has now crossed the Rs 150 crore India net mark. Day nine collections show an occupancy of thirteen point five percent. The film's total India gross has reached one hundred seventy-nine point ninety-two crore. Trade circles are watching the second weekend's box office performance closely.
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Kharge, Rahul accuse government of targeting students, blocking social media accounts
In separate posts on X, the Congress leaders alleged that the government had reneged on an understanding under which no action would be taken against the students after they withdrew their protest
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Updated X bio sans BJP triggers speculation of Shehzad Poonawalla quitting party
A day before, he hinted his exit from the BJP, saying time has come to move on from active politics
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Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed in Lok Sabha amid protests over police crackdown
The Bill was passed by voice vote amid sloganeering by the Opposition members, several of whom trooped into the Well demanding the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah in the House.
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Ugandan woman held in Bengaluru over Chittoor drug seizure
The arrest follows the seizure of 70 grams of synthetic drugs worth about ₹4 lakh near Varigapalle two weeks ago; the police say the accused had earlier faced drug trafficking charges in Bengaluru and stayed on in India after her visa lapsed
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How has the Odisha-Chhattisgarh Mahanadi water dispute evolved? Explained
A political solution to the inter-State water dispute was reinitiated when the Odisha CM, on July 25, 2025, wrote to his Chhattisgarh counterpart proposing an amicable settlement of the Mahanadi water dispute. On August 1, 2025, the Chhattisgarh CM wrote back that the matter was under consideration.
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Uber drivers launch fresh strike in Kochi
The union decided to launch a fresh strike alleging that the global platform did not honour its promise to hold talks with the drivers on July 30 to discuss their demands including pay revision.
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A generation in waiting: Uttar Pradesh’s govt. job aspirants are losing their prime years in waiting
Millions of young government job aspirants in Uttar Pradesh, who hope for stability and upward social mobility, complain of recruitment delays resulting in them losing their prime years to waiting. Mayank Kumar finds brewing discontent with the youth of India’s most populous State
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SC issues notice to Centre on plea to ban polygamy
The petition sought the compulsory registration of Muslim marriages and divorces with State authorities to prevent the secret subsequent marriages
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Bengaluru: GBA plans mandating GPS for debris transport vehicles to tackle illegal dumping
Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda pointed out that even if the GBA clears all the debris from the streets, it will reappear, as the root cause of the problem lies in the absence of a system to monitor debris dumping
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GBA’s plantation drive draws 236 requests for over 43,000 saplings ahead of deadline
In addition, citizens living outside the GBA limits have requested 13,565 saplings, the data shows.
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‘I’m Game’ trailer: Dulquer Salmaan’s film promises a stylish action thriller on gambling
Directed by Nahas Hidhayath, ‘I’m Game’, starring Kayadu Lohar, Mysskin, Antony Varghese, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Vinay Forrt, and Kathir, marks Dulquer Salmaan’s return to Malayalam in a lead role
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2020 Delhi riots: High Court seeks police's stand on Umar Khalid's bail plea in UAPA case
The Bench said it will hear Mr. Khalid's plea on August 27, when the bail plea of co-accused Sharjeel Imam is also listed
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