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India Post suspends bookings of all categories postal service to US in absence of rule clarity

New Delhi, 31/8: India Post has suspended all categories of mail operations destined to the US in the absence of clarity over new rules issued by the US Customs Department, an official statement said on Sunday. Earlier, the country’s postal department had temporarily suspended postal services for gifts valued above $100 due to the new…

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Men’s Hockey Asia Cup: India secure Super 4s spot with 3-2 win over Japan

Rajgir: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team continued their winning form in the Hero Men’s Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025 with a 3-2 victory against Japan in their second Pool A fixture at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium, in Rajgir, Bihar, on Sunday.Captain Harmanpreet Singh (5”, 46”) and Mandeep Singh (4”) scored goals for India while Kosei Kawabe…

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Ramanand Sagar’s son Prem Sagar dies at 84, ‘Ramayan’ actor Arun Govil pays tribute

Mumbai: Prem Sagar, son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar and father of producer Shiv Sagar, passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 84.As the son of Ramanand Sagar, who created the iconic TV series Ramayan, Prem Sagar grew up surrounded by stories, cinema, and devotion. While his father became a household name, Prem Sagar…

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JK: Schools in Jammu to remain closed till September 1 due to heavy rainfall

Jammu: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) stated on Sunday that all government and private schools in Jammu Division will remain closed until September 1.This step has been taken in response to persistent heavy rainfall and landslides that have been affecting the hilly areas of the region.Earlier today, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah…

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Minister Suryabanshi Suraj inaugurates audio and chroma recording studio at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya

Bhubaneswar: Odia Language, Literature and Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj along with other dignitaries inaugurated a state-of-the-art Audio and Chroma Recording Studio at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya on Sunday.Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said, “The newly established Audio and Chroma Recording Studio at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya is dedicated to the promotion of Odisha’s rich traditions in music,…

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Study links airborne metals, sulphates to worsening asthma

New Delhi: Metals, particularly nickel and vanadium, and sulphate particles — components of fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) — can worsen asthma and lead to hospitalisation, according to a new study. The study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, showed that for each decile increase in the pollutant mixture, asthma hospitalisations increased…

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UPSC launches ‘Pratibha Setu’ to connect top talent with employers including private sector

New Delhi, 31/8: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a strategic initiative that allows verified employers, including central government and private organisations, to connect with top talent from India’s most competitive examinations, officials saidon Thursday. UPSC’s ‘Pratibha Setu’, which was earlier known as Public Disclosure Scheme (PDS), provides access to the details of…

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Pavitra Rishta fame Priya Marathe passes away at 38 after long battle with cancer

Priya Marathe, a promising Indian stand-up comedian and television actress, died on August 31, 2025, in Mumbai following a long struggle with cancer. She was only 38 years old. Priya Marathe was born on April 23, 1987, in Mumbai. She had established a reputation for herself in the showbiz world with her excellent performances in…

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Fresh Low-Pressure Likely Over Northwest Bay Of Bengal Around Sep 2

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorm activity with lightning over various districts of Odisha from August 31 to September 3. A fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal around September 2, which may exacerbate the weather conditions.The districts of Kalahandi, Kandhamal,…

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