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Russia says it captures two villages in eastern Ukraine, Kyiv reports frontline battles
The Russia Defence Ministry said Russian forces had seized Vasyutinske, a few kilometers east of the “fortress city” of Kramatorsk, and Toretsk, southwest of the city of Druzhkivka
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Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel
Mr. Trump said that, beginning September 1, Will Scharf will be replacing David Warrington, who will be leaving the administration to join the private sector
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Several injured in Denmark in suspected underworld shooting: police
Police said in a statement they were present at several locations in Holbaek, about 70 km west of Copenhagen, following “a shooting in which multiple people have been hit”
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To bypass Bosphorus & Hormuz, Russia moots direct rail link to India
Russia has proposed a direct rail corridor to connect to the Indian Ocean, aiming to circumvent the perilous straits. This ambitious route would pass through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. However, experts highlight significant logistical and financial hurdles. For New Delhi, gaining Pakistan’s commitment to security cooperation is essential. If realized, this corridor might provide…
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Israeli military closes Palestinian Christian village Taybeh, citing settler attacks
An Israeli military spokesperson said turning Taybeh into a closed military zone was “due to some violent attacks by Israelis in the region.”
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Dope test of turbulent Air India flight’s pilot ‘not negative’, sent for confirmation, says government
Following a serious incident involving altitude loss on an Air India flight, the pilot was subjected to a dope screening test. The results were not definitively negative, thereby calling for additional confirmatory tests. As a result, seventeen passengers and crew members were hospitalized. In response, the aviation ministry has initiated an investigation and temporarily removed…
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India among top nations in quantum technology, says science minister Jitendra Singh
India is now at par with global leaders in advanced technology and manufacturing. Technology and artificial intelligence have significantly improved access to opportunities and education. Chandrayaan’s discovery of water molecules on the Moon showcases India’s specific capabilities. Opening the space and nuclear sectors to private companies has spurred rapid expansion. This progress indicates a fast…
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Rahul to Amit Shah: Won’t stop demanding accountability
Rahul Gandhi has raised concerns regarding Home Minister Amit Shah’s muted response to police actions against students protesting at Jantar Mantar over paper leaks. Jairam Ramesh reminded the minister of his silence during a previous security incident in Parliament, emphasizing the need for accountability as the monsoon session nears its conclusion, with opposition members urging…
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Pushing One Health approach, U.P. priorities early identification and reporting of emerging zoonotic diseases
Mukesh Kumar Meshram, Additional Chief Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Department said that under the RISE Global Health Security (RISE GHS) Project, the Animal Husbandry Department, in collaboration with the Forest and Wildlife Department, successfully conducted active surveillance for Avian Influenza among wild migratory birds at 19 Ramsar and other important wetland sites
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Maharashtra FDA to introduce end-to-end traceability of milk to fight adulteration
Digitisation initiative to be launched to connect milk to milch animals and to trace anomalies to arrest adulteration process