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Mammootty’s visit to Wayanad township for landslide-affected families sparks political controversy

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 08:32
A hot mic captured Mammootty asking CPI(M) district secretary, Wayanad, K. Rafeeq, not to tail him around the construction site; “Why are you always standing beside me? (Public) might think I have come at your (CPI(M)’s) behest”, he said
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'Grew up in a family where women were bosses': Rahul Gandhi tells students

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 08:31
"Women are generally more intelligent than men for the most part. Men are in a hurry and men get blinded by silly things. Women think longer term, they don't apply direct power they apply indirect power, it is more effective," he says.
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Nitish Kumar's son Nishant enters politics, joins JD(U)

Times of India - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 08:16
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, has formally joined the JD(U). This development follows Nitish Kumar's decision to step down as CM, sparking speculation about his successor and potentially ushering in a new political era in Bihar. Nitish Kumar himself announced his intention to contest the Rajya Sabha elections.
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ED to challenge interim bail granted to Al Falah chairman

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 08:08
The money laundering case against Siddiqui and the varsity stems from two Delhi Police FIRs pertaining to alleged fraud with the students
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'Changing face of Mid East': Netanyahu thanks Trump for strikes on Iran

Times of India - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 07:55
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced near-total dominance over Iranian airspace following coordinated strikes with the US, dubbed 'Operation Rising Lion.' He stated the campaign, supported by former President Trump, aimed to neutralize an immediate threat from Iran's nuclear ambitions and missile program, emphasizing a strategic shift in the region post-October 7th.
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SA players slam ICC after England fly home while they remain stranded

Times of India - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 07:51
Players from South Africa national cricket team and West Indies national cricket team criticised travel arrangements after their exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, questioning why England national cricket team flew home earlier. Quinton de Kock and David Miller voiced frustration, while Daren Sammy and Michael Vaughan also questioned the situation.
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Why India’s ‘leaky pipeline’ in research is unlike the rest of the world

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 07:49
Most women PhD holders in STEM in India find themselves unable to access long-term, lucrative, and prestigious research jobs
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Parandur airport project notified as ‘Special Project’

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 07:42
When projects require a single large parcel of land which includes water bodies, are notified as a special project, it would expedite the land acquisition and aid in the approval process.
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Murder in Delhi's Uttam Nagar: MCD demolishes 'illegal portions' of accused's house

Times of India - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 07:42
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi conducted a demolition drive, razing illegal portions of a house linked to an accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi clash. A 26-year-old man was killed in the dispute, which involved long-standing family feuds. Heavy police presence ensured order during the operation.
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Rs 1 shoe offer sparks chaos: Massive crowd gathers at shop, police resort to lathicharge

Times of India - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 07:36
A footwear shop's promotional offer of premium shoes for just Rs 1 triggered chaos in Kozhikode on Sunday morning. Hundreds of people, some arriving as early as 2 am, gathered for the offer, leading to a stampede-like situation and traffic disruption. Police resorted to a lathicharge to disperse the unruly crowd, and shop owners were taken into custody.
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Heroin worth ₹3.25 crore seized in Assam, five held

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 07:06
The CMO, in a post on X, said that acting on specific intelligence, the Cachar police intercepted the two vehicles on the Silchar-Kalain Road.
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Ballari hostel rampage: Class 9 student attacks sleeping classmates; one dead, 7 injured

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 06:59
According to the police, the accused minor allegedly attacked his classmates with an iron bed rod following a minor dispute after dinner, when the victims were reportedly asleep.
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Congress slams Govt on rising pollution, demands review of National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 06:57
Jairam Ramesh said the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) itself needs a laser-like focus on PM2.5.
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Tiruchi Police announce traffic diversions in view of DMK State conference on March 9

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 06:43
The diversion will come into effect from 6 a.m. on March 9. DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will preside over the conference.
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Any disrespect to President Murmu deeply regrettable, unacceptable: Edappadi Palaniswami

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 06:42
On March 7, President Droupadi Murmu expressed disappointment with the West Bengal government for changing the venue of the International Santal Conference in Darjeeling district and not adhering to the desired protocol to receive her at the event.
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Five-year-old boy abducted in U.P.'s Prayagraj, search on

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 06:33
The boy was allegedly abducted on March 7 in Sarai Kalan village when the child had just returned home from school
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Duel under the floodlights: India take on New Zealand for T20 World Cup title

Times of India - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 06:29
Both are chasing history. No country has won the T20 World Cup consecutively, nor has a host ever won the tournament.
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