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'Some baba said burn him alive': Pappu Yadav says knife attack was bid to kill him

Times of India - Sun, 08/02/2026 - 13:58
Pappu Yadav alleged an assassination attempt at his Delhi residence on Sunday. He claimed individuals threatened him and sought his death during a scuffle. This incident followed his participation in an Opposition skit regarding Ram Mandir donations. BJP leaders had filed complaints against Yadav for hurting religious sentiments. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the reported clash.
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YouTube terminates Delhi slum-dweller’s page following overnight success, social media protests

Hindu - Sun, 08/02/2026 - 11:34
While YouTube has not yet issued any official clarification, attempts to access Mohammad Irfan’s page ‘Main Irfan’ display a message stating that “this account has been terminated for violating Google’s Terms of Service”.
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Lt. Governor urges students to become ‘watchdogs’ of campuses in fight against drug abuse

Hindu - Sun, 08/02/2026 - 11:31
Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan said youth can contribute to nation-building only if they remain physically strong, mentally sound and emotionally resilient
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Rain fury: 157 families shifted to 26 relief camps in Kozhikode

Hindu - Sun, 08/02/2026 - 11:28
There are now 563 persons, including women and children, in various relief camps opened by the Disaster Managment Authority in Kozhikode district to mitigate various rain-related calamities
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Kerala heavy rains LIVE: Eight dead, 13 injured, 8 missing following rains: Kerala CM

Hindu - Sun, 08/02/2026 - 11:27
The Chief Minister also said that 27 houses were completely destroyed, 196 homes were partially damaged and 5,792 people have been shifted to the 209 relief camps set up across the State
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Census 2027 self-enumeration begins in Assam, suspended in two flood-hit districts

Hindu - Sun, 08/02/2026 - 11:24
According to the last Census in 2011, Assam had a total population of 3.12 crore, while the complete draft of the National Register of Citizens in August 2019 recorded 3.3 crore people
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Digging up newly-tarred roads for water supply works: Kerala government constitutes monitoring committee for Thiruvananthapuram city

Hindu - Sun, 08/02/2026 - 11:21
Move comes months after the Kerala State Human Rights Commission issued directives in this regard to the Water Resources department and the Kerala Water Authority
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Kerala floods 2026: Kasaragod district on high alert for two more days, 208 in five relief camps

Hindu - Sun, 08/02/2026 - 11:21
Two landslips were reported at Thayyeni at Kattamkavala in the district
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NGT impleads HPCL, fuel outlet dealer in Kovilambakkam groundwater contamination case

Hindu - Sun, 08/02/2026 - 11:20
The case was initiated by the NGT based on a news report which highlighted residents' concerns over petrol allegedly mixing with groundwater in the locality
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Drugs-free youth crucial for developed India, says PM Modi, launches campaign

Hindu - Sun, 08/02/2026 - 11:18
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says as India has set the goal of becoming a developed country, it is essential for the youth to remain physically and mentally fit, and therefore stay away from drug abuse
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Delhi lawyer in London reveals why she won’t return to India's corporate

Times of India - Sun, 08/02/2026 - 11:10
Jasleen Kaur, a solicitor now thriving in London, has no plans to return to India for her corporate career. She appreciates the UK’s balanced approach to work-life integration, where employers honor personal time and work hours. This lifestyle allows her to explore her hobbies and nurture personal growth, starkly contrasting with the higher demands and lesser regard for employee welfare found in Indian corporate settings.
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Congress slams Assam government’s use of NSA against land rights activist

Hindu - Sun, 08/02/2026 - 11:01
Jairam Ramesh alleges the National Security Act was invoked against Pranab Doley after he secured bail, calling it an attempt to suppress democratic dissent
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Karnataka CM urges Opposition, farmers, and Kannada organisations to withdraw proposed Aug. 13 bandh against release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

Hindu - Sun, 08/02/2026 - 10:59
Shivakumar says State closely watching the situation, including DMK’s petition in Supreme Court
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Market recap: Top-10 firms add Rs 2.51 lakh crore; Bajaj Finance biggest winner

Times of India - Sun, 08/02/2026 - 10:50
India's largest listed firms saw market value increase by Rs 2.51 lakh crore last week. Nine of the top ten most-valued companies experienced valuation gains on Dalal Street. Bajaj Finance led the surge after reporting strong June-quarter earnings, while Hindustan Unilever declined. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty indices climbed significantly, reflecting positive market sentiment. Easing crude oil prices and renewed foreign investor buying boosted risk appetite.
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