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• new‘We’re reducing them’: Trump targets childhood vaccine schedule, pushes separate MMR jabs
  
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• new‘Compulsive addiction to sanctions’: Iran mocks Trump admin's ‘suffocating’ threat
  
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• newJharkhand protest: Police defend ‘mild force’, to scan CCTV for miscreants
  
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• newUS records hottest month ever as July heat shatters 132-year-old record
  
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• newNumber of govt elementary schools down 10,000 in a year
  Meghalaya, Telangana See Sharpest Fall
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• newAirbus and French agency to join probe into Phuket flight
  Pilot Behaviour, Technical Issues Under Scanner
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• newWhat's in a name? Pak boxer's hate for 'Narendra'
  
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• newAmid delimitation Bill buzz, NCP-SP MPs meet PM Modi
  
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• newGovt hints at JPC for FCRA Bill, opposition demands total rollback
  
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• newUS judge dismisses criminal case against Gautam Adani
  
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• newRam Rahim’s acquittal in journalist murder case needs consideration: SC
  
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• newGovt offers Amit Shah statement in Parliament, opposition doesn't relent
  
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• newBureaucratic reshuffle: Deepti Gaur Mukerjee named new higher education secretary
  
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• newJ&K police foil govt staffer bid to trap ex-lover’s hubby in drug case
  
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• newSafari in snow leopard home? Conservationists say Ladakh is no Kaziranga
  
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• new39 weeks pregnant wife performs CPR for 15mins to save husband
  A pregnant woman helped save her husband’s life after his heart suddenly stopped in the middle of the night, performing CPR for around 15 minutes while she was 39 weeks pregnant. Days later, their newborn daughter met her father while he was still in a coma, in an emotional moment the family described as “the craziest experience” of their lives.
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• newBig military shake-up in Iran as Mojtaba Khamenei names 6 senior commanders
  
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• newHoroscope Today: Daily astrological predictions for August 11
  Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 11, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day ahead. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today.
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• new18 Assam villagers injured in firing along Arunachal border amid land dispute
  
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• newAfter JNU cancels venue, Umar Khalid book discussion held outside amid ABVP protests
  
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• new‘Rehearsed, well-practised, planted’: Court on allegations against Brij Bhushan
  
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• newWhy high BP and diabetes may strike together after 40
  
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• newActor Vikram flaunts lar gibbon; conservationists raise red flag
  The reel, which went viral, shocked conservationists as they disapproved of the exotic primate being kept as a pet in Chennai.
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• newBrittany Mahomes’ $400mn empire: How she built her career beyond Patrick’s shadow
  Patrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany Mahomes has been a successful entrepreneur for years even though the star player has been famous for the last couple of years.
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• newSpaceX retail investors sell $4.5 million in shares, first net outflow since IPO
  Retail investors turned into net sellers of SpaceX shares as of August 7, marking the end of a buying frenzy. This change coincided with a stock price recovery, indicating that individuals may be taking profits. The shares have struggled post-IPO, dropping beneath the initial offering price. Investors who were hopeful at the launch might now be looking to reduce their losses, even amidst a slight recovery in recent days.
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• newKanter, White WNBA eligibility: Navratilova reacts to former NBA stars’ challenge
  Martina Navratilova has questioned the WNBA’s current eligibility wording after Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White announced plans to enter the 2027 draft. Cathy Engelbert says league leaders will discuss the issue next week. Navratilova has also backed Aryna Sabalenka and the WTA’s new one-time SRY gene testing rule. The WNBA has not announced any change to its current eligibility policy.
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• new‘Fed up of wife’s affair’, Bengaluru man kills two daughters, attempts suicide
  A father allegedly strangled his two young daughters to death in a Bengaluru hotel. He was later found unconscious with his throat slit, attempting suicide. Hotel staff discovered the tragic scene after receiving no response from the room. A death note found at the scene cited marital issues as the motive. The accused is currently undergoing treatment while police investigate the incident.
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• newOn cam: Swollen river sweeps away bridge after flash flood in Uttarakhand's Chamoli
  
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• new'Unfortunate': Tiger Shroff won’t play for Mumbai FC in Durand Cup; here's why
  Shroff was included in Mumbai FC’s squad for the tournament on July 28, leading to speculation that he could make his competitive debut for the club. However, he confirmed that a last-minute work commitment will prevent him from travelling to Shillong for Mumbai FC’s next match.
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• newJharkhand protest: Cops stop march to assembly with lathis, tear gas
  3-4 Cops Injured In Stone Pelting: SP
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• new'Don't fall into political trap': J'khand CM Soren writes open letter to students
  
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• newIs Shedeur Sanders losing Browns QB battle? Asante Samuel’s criticism explained
  Asante Samuel believes Shedeur Sanders is improving but still has habits that are hurting his chances to become the Browns’ starter. His comments came after Deshaun Watson unexpectedly took first-team reps. Samuel’s past feud with Deion Sanders makes the criticism more noticeable, but Todd Monken has not ended the quarterback competition yet.
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• newEthanol-blended diesel fails safety test, says govt; wider use ruled out for now
  Ethanol-blended diesel fails safety specifications, lowering its flash point significantly. Public sector oil companies tested these blends, finding them unsuitable for current use. India is expanding ethanol use in petrol and exploring it for cooking fuel. Oil marketing companies have already procured large volumes of ethanol for blending. Further decisions on petrol blending will follow scientific and technical studies.
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• new'You can laugh at solution': Sindhu reacts to monkey-proof Worlds preps
  PV Sindhu praised organisers preparing Delhi’s BWF World Championships venue after animals disrupted the India Open earlier this year. The Indira Gandhi Stadium has been upgraded with sealed vents, double doors, anti-pest gel and predator-call machines. According to TimesofIndia.com, four men trained to imitate langur calls have also been hired to deter monkeys. Sindhu called the efforts uniquely Indian and warmly welcoming.
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• newBeijing’s billion-barrel weapon: Why India must prepare for China-driven oil prices
  China has accumulated as much as 1.4 billion barrels in strategic and enterprise-controlled inventories, according to a new RAND study. That is more than three times the roughly 413 million barrels held in the US government’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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• newPakistan hockey elevates goalkeeping coach to head coach days before World Cup
  The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) announced the change just hours before the Pakistan squad left for the World Cup. Kruis, who had initially been appointed head coach, will instead work as an adviser to the federation, while Veldhof will take charge of the national team.
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• newFor India, the Mecca pact is a setback. For China, it's a warning
  A new defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey has been signed. This agreement is seen as a setback for India's regional interests. China may benefit commercially from increased weapon system access. However, the pact could also reduce US military focus in West Asia. This shift might allow greater US attention on China's growing influence.
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• newMissouri plant turns old wind turbine blades into cement feedstock
  Repurposing decommissioned wind turbine blades is becoming a promising trend, moving away from traditional landfill disposal. These large fiberglass structures are now being shredded and incorporated into cement production. Furthermore, innovative designs have led to the transformation of some blades into pedestrian bridges. While these initiatives are commendable, they signal just the beginning.
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• newMark Zuckerberg's $300m yacht booed over rescue call; clarification issued
  In a surprising turn of events, Mark Zuckerberg's opulent yacht, Launchpad, faced backlash for not helping a stranded vessel within reach. Crew members clarified that they were on a different radio frequency and claimed assistance was imminent. A cruise ship later intervened, safely bringing the disabled boat back to Farragut Bay. Passengers on the cruise ship expressed their discontent by booing the yacht, which was positioned nearer to the emergency.
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• newHoover Dam submerged a town in 1935; Lake Mead is revealing it again
  The receding waters of Lake Mead have unveiled the eerie remnants of St. Thomas, a ghost town in Nevada. Originally a thriving Mormon settlement founded in 1865, it was swallowed by rising waters after the Hoover Dam was built in 1938. Now, the lakebed displays its foundations, allowing history enthusiasts a rare opportunity to connect with a bygone era of agricultural significance.
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• newJeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott returns to writing with 80K-word novel
  Novelist MacKenzie Scott returns to fiction writing after a thirteen-year hiatus. She will serially release an eighty-thousand-word novel throughout the month of August. Scott studied creative writing under Nobel laureate Toni Morrison at Princeton University. She has given away over twenty-six billion dollars to numerous charitable organizations. Her recent donation of twenty million dollars supports mental health initiatives.
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• newGoogle Drive ends Photos backups starting August 10: What users need to do
  Starting August 10, 2026, the Google Drive desktop app will no longer support backups for Google Photos. Users are required to switch to the Google Photos app to continue folder backups smoothly. Thankfully, existing photos will remain intact and secure. However, to enable new automatic backups, users must adjust their settings, as this change affects only computer folder backups, leaving phone backups unaffected.
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• 97-year-old Betty Bromage breaks her own Guinness World Record as oldest wing walker
  Betty Bromage, aged ninety-seven, has once again become the world's oldest female wing walker. She achieved this remarkable feat in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom on August fourth, 2026. This accomplishment came just a year after she suffered a stroke, proving age is no barrier. Bromage undertook the thrilling adventure to raise funds for the hospital that cared for her. Her actions highlight a growing trend of seniors embracing adventurous travel experiences.
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