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Hindu population declined to 15% in Sambhal since 1947, claims panel report submitted to UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow, 28/8: The judicial commission formed to investigate last year’s violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal town during a court mandated survey of a mosque in which four persons were killed and several others injured, submitted its report to Chief Minister on Thursday.   Although the content of the 450-page report was not made public, according…

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Virender Sehwag’s Son Aryavir Sehwag makes explosive Debut in Delhi Premier League

Aryavir Sehwag, the 18-year-old son of Virender Sehwag, is gaining fame in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025. He played for Central Delhi Kings and hit two successive fours against Navdeep Saini and two against Rounak Waghela. He scored 22 Runs just in 16 Balls.Aryavir’s performance has become a viral sensation, with praises showering for…

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GST reforms may offset tariff impact, India remains fastest-growing economy: Fitch Solutions’ BMI

New Delhi: The upcoming Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, which aim to cut rates and boost private consumption, could offset the US tariff impact, BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, said on Thursday, adding that India is likely to remain one of the fastest-growing emerging market economies in Asia through this decade.India’s GDP is projected to…

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Over dozen children injured as school bus carrying 40 falls into gorge in U’khand’s Haldwani

Haldwani: A school bus carrying around 40 children fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani on Thursday morning after the driver lost control of the speeding bus, leaving more than a dozen children injured. The incident took place in Jaipur Bisa village on Bareilly Road under Lalkuan Kotwali, when the bus was heading towards a…

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Odisha Accelerates Green Mobility: E-Buses Driving Cleaner, Smarter Future

Bhubaneswar:Dated the 28th August 2025: Odisha has emerged as a frontrunner in sustainable urban transport, securing the fifth position in India in the adoption of electric buses (e-buses). With 450 e-buses already on the roads and plans to cross the 1,000 mark in the coming years, the state is rapidly expanding its green mobility ecosystem…

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President Droupadi Murmu Extends Warm Greetings On Nuakhai

Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu has greeted citizens on the occasion of Nuakhai, emphasizing the festival’s significance in expressing gratitude to the country’s farmers.In her message, she highlighted the importance of respecting agriculture and acknowledging the hard work of farmers who sustain the nation.The President’s tweet conveyed her heartfelt wishes to the people of Odisha and…

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Motivational Speaker’ arrested for burglary in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Commissionerate Police on Thursday arrested a man, who ironically posed as a motivational speaker, on charges of burglary in Bhubaneswar.The accused has been identified as Manoj Singh. He ran an online channel titled “Change Your Life” where he delivered motivational talks urging people to stay away from crime. However, police said that while Singh inspired…

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India must impose higher tariffs on US imports: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, 28/8: Aam Aadmi Party’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday demanded that India impose higher tariffs on US imports and asserted that the whole country will support this decision. Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal alleged that the BJP-led Central government has decided to waive off 11 per cent duty on cotton imported from…

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2 terrorists killed in encounter as army foils infiltration bid along Line of Control

Kashmir, 28/8: The Army on Thursday killed two terrorists in north Kashmir’s Gurez sector while foiling yet another infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC), continuing a spurt of such bids in recent weeks. According to the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, the operation was launched jointly by the Indian Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police…

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