August 7, 2026
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One satellite survives PSLV rocket failure, transmits data from space for about 3 minutes | India News

One satellite survives PSLV rocket failure, transmits data from space for about 3 minutes | India News

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Kestrel Initial Demonstrator capsule NEW DELHI: When its third phase failed on Monday, Isro’s PSLV-C62 launch vehicle lost 15 satellites from several countries and Indian companies, including the primary payload. However, a football-sized Spanish satellite called KID (Kestrel Initial Demonstrator), survived, though it transmitted “critical data” back to Earth for only about 3 minutes.The 25-kg…

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Maharashtra civic body polls: Campaigning ends, SEC enforces MCC — all you need to know | India News

Maharashtra civic body polls: Campaigning ends, SEC enforces MCC — all you need to know | India News

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NEW DELHI: Maharashtra is ready to host its Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. Announcing the schedule at a press conference, state election commissioner Dinesh Waghmare said the model code of conduct has come into effect across the concerned districts.The announcement follows the Supreme Court’s order with an extended deadline to complete the local body election process…

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'BJP-EC nexus': Mamata says poll body deleted 54 lakh 'genuine voters', claims plan to remove 1 crore more | India News

‘BJP-EC nexus’: Mamata says poll body deleted 54 lakh ‘genuine voters’, claims plan to remove 1 crore more | India News

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NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the Election Commission has unilaterally deleted 54 lakh names from the draft electoral rolls during the special intensive revision (SIR) in the state by using AI tools devised by the BJP and misusing the powers of electoral registration officers (EROs). Addressing a press…

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Russian oil trade: India slips to third-largest buyer in December; imports fall after refinery cuts

Russian oil trade: India slips to third-largest buyer in December; imports fall after refinery cuts

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India fell to third place among buyers of Russian fossil fuels in December 2025 after sharp cuts in crude oil imports by Reliance Industries and state-owned refiners, a European think tank said on Tuesday.According to data from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), India’s total imports of Russian hydrocarbons stood at…

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J&K: Security forces launch search operations in Kathua; gunshots heard | India News

J&K: Security forces launch search operations in Kathua; gunshots heard | India News

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NEW DELHI: Several gunshots were heard on Tuesday after security forces launched a search operation following information about suspected terrorist movement in a remote village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said.The intermittent firing was reported from the Najote forest area of Billawar, around 10 km from the Kamadh nallah in the Kahog forest…

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'Take them to your house': Supreme Court questions those feeding stray dogs; compensation warning for states | India News

‘Take them to your house’: Supreme Court questions those feeding stray dogs; compensation warning for states | India News

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Stray dogs issue: Activists, citizens protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday continued hearing the case on stray dogs, warning that states will likely pay a compensation for ‘not doing anything’ for every bite that leads to death or injury to either children or the elderly.The apex court also asked…

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Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act: SC delivers split verdict; what the two judges said | India News

Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act: SC delivers split verdict; what the two judges said | India News

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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday pronounced a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act that barred the agencies from probing corruption charges against government officials without the Centre’s permission.A bench of Justices KV Vishwanathan and BVNagarathna differed on the decision with the former judge observing that…

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"India doesn't need foreign labels": Canadian influencer living in India slams 'videshi' tags for Indian cities |

“India doesn’t need foreign labels”: Canadian influencer living in India slams ‘videshi’ tags for Indian cities |

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A Canadian influencer’s viral video highlights India’s unique identity, urging an end to comparing its places to foreign counterparts. He argues such labels diminish India’s originality, from Bengaluru’s ‘Silicon Valley’ tag to regional film industries. The sentiment resonates deeply, sparking conversations about self-pride and valuing India’s inherent brilliance. India is one of those places on…

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