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PM Modi urges Iran to ensure peace, freedom of navigation
In a meeting with Iranian President, PM Modi calls for stability in the region and seeks safeguards for civilians; Iran requests India to use its “extensive contacts” to help the dialogue process, it blames Israel and U.S. for creating “obstacles”
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Businessman Veeramani allegedly linked to minor girl’s death in 2003
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The inclusive and welcoming spirit of Madras endures, says Karti P. Chidambaram
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Fire at food plaza outside Sealdah station creates panic
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T.N. Handlooms Minister announces change in length of dhotis distributed as part of Pongal scheme
Responding to DMK members S. Austin and K. Nithyanandan and AIADMK member Tiruttani Ko. Hari in the Assembly, he says the changes have been made due to the ‘demands of the people’
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IMD predicts ‘below normal’ Sept rainfall, Aug was the warmest Aug in India since 1901
India is bracing for below-average rainfall this September, signaling an early end to the monsoon season with overall inadequate precipitation. August set a record for high temperatures unseen since 1901, and the strengthening of El Niño conditions is further exacerbating the rainfall deficit. Unfortunately, neutral Indian Ocean Dipole conditions are failing to enhance monsoonal dynamics.
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Why the Times/Siena Poll Isn’t Hanging Up the Phone
Reader mailbag: The traditional use of phones in Times/Siena surveys is far from perfect, but its strengths shouldn’t be overlooked.
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‘Where are the jobs?’ Congress challenges PM Modi after 7.8% Q1 GDP growth data
India’s economy grew by 7.8 percent in the April-June quarter. Congress questioned the growth’s impact on jobs and prosperity. Prime Minister Modi described the performance as an exemplary and herculean feat. Opposition leaders cited concerns about investment and consumer confidence. They also highlighted issues like unemployment and falling real wages.
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Do D.E.I. Bike Paths Exist? The Trump Administration Says Yes.
The administration has revoked funding for bike paths, and encouraged removing some. A cycling advocate said it is playing on the idea of “that dork on a bike.”
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A $480,000-a-Year Pill Reflects a New Normal for Cancer Drugs
Rasonque, the new pancreatic cancer treatment from Revolution Medicines, illustrates the huge inflation in cancer drug prices over the past two decades.