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From triumph in Iran to starvation in Gaza: Netanyahu squanders his moment to halt the war

Jerusalem, 4/8: When Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, led the country to a military victory over Iran in June, both his allies and rivals portrayed it as his finest achievement. Flush with newfound confidence and authority, Netanyahu seemed finally to have gained the political capital he needed to override opposition from his far-right government…

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TMC names party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee as its leader in Lok Sabha

Kolkata, 4/8: The TMC on Monday named its national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee as its leader in the Lok Sabha, according to party sources. Banerjee, a three-time MP from Diamond Harbour, will replace veteran lawmaker from Kolkata Uttar Sudip Bandopadhyay, they said. Bandopadhyay was relieved of the responsibility because of his poor health, they added….

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Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: Lion-hearted Mohammed Siraj helps India pull off six-run win at Oval, visitors level series 2-2

Oval, 4/8: India won the fifth and final Test at The Oval by six runs as they drew level the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2 . Resuming at the overnight score of 339 for six, the hosts agonisingly fell short of the victory target of 374 by six runs with Mohammed Siraj taking five wickets. England…

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IMD Issues Yellow Warning For Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of ‘Yellow’ warnings predicting thunderstorms with lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall in several districts of Odisha between August 5 and August 9, 2025.According to mid-day weather bulletin, the IMD warned of gusty surface winds reaching speeds of 30–40 kmph, along with thunderstorms and lightning, which…

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