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Dhakshineswar Suresh stuns World No. 77 Marcos Giron for first ATP win

Dhakshineswar Suresh stuns World No. 77 Marcos Giron for first ATP win

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India's Dhakshineswar Suresh, a TAGG athlete, secured his first-ever ATP Tour main-draw victory by defeating World No. 77 Marcos Giron 6-3, 7-5 at the Winston-Salem Open, becoming only the second Indian man to achieve this feat in the tournament's history.

Govt mulls random drug tests for all pilots

Govt mulls random drug tests for all pilots

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The Civil Aviation Ministry and the DGCA are actively discussing to make psychoactive substance testing standards for all commercial pilots.

SBI Highlights RBI's 'Chalk and Cheese' Policy Signals, Creating Market Uncertainty

SBI Highlights RBI's 'Chalk and Cheese' Policy Signals, Creating Market Uncertainty

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State Bank of India's latest report highlights a 'chalk and cheese' divide in the Reserve Bank of India's recent policy communications, with the Monetary Policy Committee minutes showing a hawkish tone while the Governor's statements are more data-dependent, leading to market uncertainty regarding future interest rate hikes.

Mumbai churches seek self-declaration forms from worshippers after anti-conversion law

Mumbai churches seek self-declaration forms from worshippers after anti-conversion law

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Churches across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region have started asking worshippers to fill self-declaration forms, affirming they are attending prayers voluntarily. This move comes after Maharashtra's new anti-conversion law, the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, came into force, leading to concerns among the Christian community about potential harassment and false accusations.

Supreme Court shield for journalist reporting on Ram temple theft

Supreme Court shield for journalist reporting on Ram temple theft

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The Supreme Court has protected journalist Abhishek Upadhyay from coercive action by Ghaziabad Police, who had filed an FIR against him in a road rage case. Upadhyay alleges the FIR is retaliatory for his reporting on alleged irregularities in donations at Ayodhya's Ram temple. The court has sought a copy of the FIR and asked Upadhyay to approach the Allahabad High Court.

India's World Cup failure exposes hockey's selection and transition problem

India's World Cup failure exposes hockey's selection and transition problem

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The Indian men's hockey team's failure to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup has highlighted significant issues, including a lack of intent in player transition and questionable selection decisions, according to former players and experts.

Iran releases archival footage of Mojtaba Khamenei amid health concerns

Iran releases archival footage of Mojtaba Khamenei amid health concerns

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Iran's Fars News has released archival footage of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, reportedly filmed before he assumed the leadership, amidst ongoing speculation about his health and whereabouts. This marks the second video release in August, following an earlier undated video from Mehr News agency aiming to counter claims of his critical condition.

How India Can Achieve A USD 55 Trillion Economy By 2047

How India Can Achieve A USD 55 Trillion Economy By 2047

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Former Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy V Subramanian outlines India's strategy to become a USD 55 trillion economy by 2047. The plan hinges on leveraging its young demographic in AI, dominating sunrise sectors like space and defence tech, attracting FDI, and achieving sustained 8% GDP growth.

Is Your Office Making You Sick?

Is Your Office Making You Sick?

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From the air we breathe to the surfaces we touch, our everyday workplace can quietly influence both our physical and mental wellbeing, warns Dr Vikram Vora.

Sriya Reddy Is Not To Be Messed With!

Sriya Reddy Is Not To Be Messed With!

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Sriya Reddy has never really done the sweet 'n' simple thing. Even before Mahakali put her in the spotlight, her fashion choices have had a certain don't-mess-with-me energy.

Praggnanandhaa to Face Caruana in Grand Chess Tour Final

Praggnanandhaa to Face Caruana in Grand Chess Tour Final

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Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has secured his spot in the finals of the Grand Chess Tour's last leg, defeating Germany's Vincent Keymer 19-9. He is set to compete against defending champion Fabiano Caruana of the USA for the title.

Pratitee Bordoloi And Mayank Chakraborty Edge Closer To Asian Junior Chess Crowns

Pratitee Bordoloi And Mayank Chakraborty Edge Closer To Asian Junior Chess Crowns

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Indian chess prodigies Pratitee Bordoloi and Mayank Chakraborty have significantly advanced their positions in the Asian Junior Classical Chess Championship, each securing crucial wins in the penultimate round. They now hold strong leads heading into the final round, poised to claim their respective titles.

England add Sonny Baker to squad for second Test as Brydon Carse faces investigation

England add Sonny Baker to squad for second Test as Brydon Carse faces investigation

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England have called up pacer Sonny Baker to their squad for the second ICC World Test Championship clash against Pakistan, replacing Brydon Carse, who has been omitted while the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) investigates an incident from the weekend.

Toxic Sells 9 Lakh Advance Tickets!

Toxic Sells 9 Lakh Advance Tickets!

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Toxic has amassed a staggering Rs 41.75 crore in advance sales in India alone.

Himanshi Khurana To Asim Riaz: Never Said 'Forceful Conversion'

Himanshi Khurana To Asim Riaz: Never Said 'Forceful Conversion'

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Former couple Himanshi Khurana and Asim Riaz are embroiled in a public spat, with Himanshi alleging 'violence' and 'disrespect' from Asim and vowing to share 'facts and evidence' regarding their breakup.

Man fined after girlfriend covers his car with 3,400 lipstick marks

Man fined after girlfriend covers his car with 3,400 lipstick marks

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A Gwalior man was fined Rs 5,500 by police after his girlfriend covered his car with 3,400 lipstick marks as a social media stunt. The car, which had been driven around the city, was deemed modified, leading to the penalty under the Motor Vehicles Act. The man was also made to clean the car.

'The Most Valuable Show For Us Is KBC'

'The Most Valuable Show For Us Is KBC'

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Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has seen its revenue grow by over 9 per cent to 7,064 crore, driven by the strong performance of SonyLIV, Sony SAB, and Sony Entertainment Television (SET), said Gaurav Banerjee, head of SPNI.

Karnataka halts Amazon, Swiggy, Bigbasket food licences over 'dhatura' sales

Karnataka halts Amazon, Swiggy, Bigbasket food licences over 'dhatura' sales

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The Karnataka government has suspended the food licences of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and Bigbasket due to the online sale of toxic Dhatura fruits/seeds. Citing public health and food safety concerns, authorities have also ordered the suspension of licences for suppliers to these platforms and mandated the removal of all Dhatura-related listings.

Gujarat hooch tragedy: 13 more arrested, face culpable homicide charges

Gujarat hooch tragedy: 13 more arrested, face culpable homicide charges

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Gujarat Police have arrested 13 additional individuals, including a man from Madhya Pradesh identified as Anand Chhandi, for their involvement in the Bhavnagar hooch tragedy that claimed 13 lives. Chhandi is accused of playing a significant role in manufacturing the methanol-laced spurious liquor and procuring chemicals, bringing the total arrests to 27.

TN assembly seeks TET exemption for 3.28 lakh teachers

TN assembly seeks TET exemption for 3.28 lakh teachers

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The Tamil Nadu Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union Government to grant a permanent exemption from the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for government teachers appointed before August 23, 2010. This move aims to protect the job security and benefits of over 3.28 lakh experienced educators who face the risk of losing their positions due to the mandatory TET requirement.