August 15, 2026
  • August 15, 2026

‘Vinesh deserves the silver medal at least’: Sourav Ganguly

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Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly expressed his support for wrestler Vinesh Phogat, stating she deserved at least a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. Phogat’s Olympic campaign ended when she was disqualified from the final for being 100 grams over the weight limit. Despite a remarkable run in the competition her disqualification has...

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Sheikh Hasina hints at US role in ouster: What’s significance of St Martin’s Island?

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Covering just three-square kilometres, the island is home to around 3,700 residents who primarily engage in fishing, rice cultivation, coconut farming, and seaweed harvesting, which is dried and exported to Myanmar. Recently, the island gained attention due to allegations that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia (who was...

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Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Delhi resident doctors to halt elective services indefinitely

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Resident doctors at major government hospitals in Delhi decided to indefinitely halt elective services from Monday in protest of the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. They demanded immediate action and increased safety measures for healthcare workers, including enhanced security in hospitals and the implementation of the ‘Central Protection Act for Doctors.’

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Dad freed after 5 years for daughter’s ‘rape’

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A Dehradun special Pocso court acquitted a 42-year-old man, accused of raping his 15-year-old daughter, after five years in jail. Evidence revealed the girl falsely incriminated him due to his objections to her relationship and school attendance. The court found her allegations instigated by her boyfriend and declared the man innocent last week.

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Civilian dies, toll in Jammu & Kashmir encounter hits 3

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The shootout in Anantnag’s upper reaches led to three deaths, including two soldiers and one civilian. The operation continued amidst challenging conditions to trace the terrorists believed to be from Jaish-e-Mohammed. Officials are investigating civilians’ presence near the shootout, and preventive measures are in place to ensure safety during local pilgrimages.

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