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Houthi Attack on Vessel in Bab el-Mandeb Strait Kills Six

Yesterday, Iranian-backed Houthi forces killed six people in an attack on a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait.

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Investigation Underway Into Air India Flight AI 2379

Yesterday, authorities initiated a formal inquiry into the August 4 incident involving the Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, according to the Press Information Bureau.

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DGTS Mumbai and CII Host Seminar on Geopolitics and Indian Trade

Yesterday, the Directorate General of Taxpayer Services in Mumbai and the Confederation of Indian Industry co-organized a seminar to discuss how geopolitical factors affect India's trade and policies.

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YSRCP protests in Rayalaseema demand Education Minister's resignation and CBI probe into alleged DSC-2025 exam irregularities.

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Teacher Recruitment Protests Erupt Across Andhra Pradesh

Large-scale demonstrations are taking place across Andhra Pradesh today as residents and candidates protest ongoing teacher recruitment issues.

Indian Express

Traffic restrictions will affect key Pune roads from 2pm as a Tiranga Rally moves through Fergusson Road. Here are the diversions motorists need to know

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Pune issues traffic advisory for Tiranga rally

Yesterday, authorities announced that key roads in Pune will face restrictions today due to a scheduled Tiranga rally.

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Indian Express Jaipur Publishes 18-Page Edition

Today's late city edition of The Indian Express Jaipur features 18 pages and is priced at ₹6.00.

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Modi Urges Participation in Har Ghar Tiranga Movement as Government Ministers Outline National Initiatives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for citizens to display the tricolor ahead of Independence Day, while other ministers announced a nationwide tree plantation drive and presented the President’s Colours to the Puducherry Police.

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BMW Strikes and Kills Woman in Delhi Cantonment

Yesterday, a woman heading home for lunch was struck and killed by a BMW in Delhi Cantonment.

Indian Express

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Union Health Minister Chairs Discussion with Karnataka MPs on TB Eradication

Yesterday, Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda met with lawmakers from Karnataka to advance efforts toward the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan initiative.

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Prime Minister Modi Interacts With Commonwealth Games Champions

Yesterday, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with athletes who triumphed at the Commonwealth Games.

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BJP-Akali Alliance Discussions Resurface Ahead of Punjab Polls

Yesterday, reports highlighted the return of alliance discussions between the BJP and Akali Dal ahead of the upcoming Punjab elections.

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India Vows to Safeguard National Interests Following Mecca Defence Pact

Yesterday, the Ministry of External Affairs stated that India will take all necessary measures to protect its national interests in response to the new tripartite defence agreement signed by Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.

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Lok Sabha Speaker Highlights Historical Ties Between India and Uzbekistan

On Tuesday, 4 August 2026, the Lok Sabha Speaker emphasized the centuries-old historical, cultural, and civilizational connections shared by India and Uzbekistan.

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Kolkata Metro Purple Line Achieves Tunnel Breakthrough

Yesterday, engineers completed a critical tunnel breakthrough on Kolkata's Purple Line between the Khidderpore and Victoria stations.

Indian Express

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Indian Physicists Predict Sun's Corona Ahead of Solar Eclipse

Today, Indian solar physicists led by the Raman Research Institute released predictions of the Sun's corona structure ahead of the August 12 solar eclipse.

Google News India · The Hindu

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India Stresses Importance of Peace Along LAC Amid Fresh PLA Incursion Claims

Today, India emphasized that maintaining peace along the Line of Actual Control is of the utmost importance following fresh allegations of People's Liberation Army incursions in Arunachal Pradesh.

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India Plans Healthcare Insurance Reforms to Reduce Costs

India is planning insurance reforms aimed at reining in healthcare costs, according to sources.

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Madhya Pradesh Tackles Deadly Outbreak in Remote Region

Authorities are working to contain an outbreak that has left six children dead, hampered by the remote location and reluctant parents.

Indian Express

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A New Article from The Indian Express Celebrates Punjabi and Spanish Cultures

Published today, the piece explores a linguistic blend and serves as an ode to immigrants.

Indian Express

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Bhupesh Baghel's Punjab Campaign for Congress Encounters Setbacks

Today, efforts by Bhupesh Baghel to bolster the Congress party in Punjab faced significant challenges.

Indian Express

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Amrit Bharat Train Reaches 173% Occupancy on New Jalpaiguri-Nagercoil Route

Yesterday, the Amrit Bharat train recorded a high occupancy rate of 173% on its New Jalpaiguri-Nagercoil route.

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India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Achieves 126% Occupancy on Howrah-Kamakhya Route

Yesterday, reports showed that India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train recorded a 126% occupancy rate on the Howrah-Kamakhya route.

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