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‘Apocalyptic’ scenes in Tehran: Massive inferno erupts after explosions – video

Times of India - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:24
Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple fuel storage facilities in Tehran and Karaj, causing large fires and explosions. The Israeli military confirmed the strikes, stating the facilities supported Iran's armed forces. In retaliation, Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, which also reportedly struck ballistic missile sites. At least four people were killed in the strikes.
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'Why? Why? Why?' Mamata questions timing of President venue row before Bengal polls

Times of India - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:22
Speaking from the central Kolkata sit-in platform, Banerjee responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism earlier in the day, in which he accused the TMC government of “insulting” a woman tribal leader and the President of the country. In reply, Banerjee displayed an enlarged photograph showing the Prime Minister seated beside veteran BJP leader LK Advani while the President stood nearby.
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The little-known Jaipur connection of the T20 World Cup trophy

Times of India - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:01
Jaipur-based designer Amit Pabuwal said he made the T20 World Cup trophy after the initial design concept was prepared by Australia’s Minale Bryce.
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In Chennai, a former Commissioner’s name lives on, in different forms

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 11:27
Nearly ten years since historian V. Sriram pointed out that two road name boards would cause Sir Eric Conran-Smith to turn in his grave, those twin errors persist
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‘Hasn’t learned from his dismissals’: Gavaskar wants Abhishek dropped for final

Times of India - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 11:26
Former captain Sunil Gavaskar proposes alterations to India's lineup for the T20 World Cup final. He suggests dropping Abhishek Sharma due to consistent batting struggles. Rinku Singh could replace him, with Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson opening. Gavaskar also considers bringing in Kuldeep Yadav for Varun Chakravarthy, citing the latter's recent struggles and Ahmedabad's pitch conditions.
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Kadapa district says ‘Women first’

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 11:23
Titled ‘Women First’, the novel programme supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aims at creating awareness among women on the need to inculcate the habit of eating first or along with others
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Three books of Koya tribal writers released

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 11:19
Vijja, Ali-Bilim Kotai and Gaali Gaali Kukkoo were launched during the silver jubilee celebrations of Koitur Bata
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Mega ex-servicemen rally in Assam focuses on civilian careers

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 11:16
Eight government agencies and four private sector groups provide guidance on employment opportunities, and 4,000 veterans and war widows attend an event organised by Gajraj Corps; guidance provided on jobs and business opportunities
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PM Modi inaugurates two new Delhi Metro corridors

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 11:07
PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth ₹15,200 crore under the central government's General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) redevelopment plan
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Promotion offering shoes for ₹1 leads to clash in Kozhikode, traders booked

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 11:07
Eight suspects have been taken into custody as part of the continuing investigation into the incident
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BJP misusing 'Vanish Commission' to erase legitimate voters from electoral rolls, alleges Mamata

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 11:07
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee claimed that the BJP’s ultimate goal is to "replace" the Constitution framed by Babasaheb Ambedkar with its "party manifesto"
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Kattubadipalem Eswaramma temple to be built with TTD funds

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 11:01
TTD trust board member and Kovur MLA Vemireddy Prashanthi participated in the ‘Bhumi Puja’ conducted for the project
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Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, officially joins JD(U)

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 10:58
JD(U) party working president Sanjay Kumar Jha formally welcomed Nishant Kumar by giving him primary membership of the party
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