‘Reprehensible act of vandalism’: India condemn demolition of 100-year-old Hindu temple in Pakistan
India on Wednesday (September 1) strongly condemned the reported demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Narowal region, describing it as a ‘reprehensible act of vandalism’. New Delhi also called on Pakistan to promptly investigate the incident and hold those responsible fully accountable.
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‘Trump Strait’: US President floats idea of renaming Strait of Hormuz after himself amid Iran conflict
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated a new name for the Strait of Hormuz and asked whether the strategic waterway should be renamed as the “Trump Strait”. The US President said the proposed name would be “hotter” than ever before, ending the post with “President DONALD J. TRUMP”. The suggestion from the President comes after Trump’s earlier push to rename other major geographic landmarks.
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‘He’s so sweet, down-to-earth, genuine’: Isha Rikhi’s old comments on Badshah resurface after separation
Indian rapper-singer Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi have recently sparked attention online after officially announcing their decision to part ways. Following the news of their separation, an old interview of the former couple has resurfaced on social media and is garnering attention from internet users.
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Yogi government’s big move on swine flu, free H1N1 testing ordered at all govt health facilities in state
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed that testing for swine flu, also known as Influenza A (H1N1), be provided free of cost at all government healthcare centres across the state. The Chief Minister also ordered authorities to strengthen surveillance, testing and treatment arrangements in districts reporting a higher number of cases. The directions came during a review meeting on the situation surrounding Influenza A and seasonal influenza in Uttar Pradesh.
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Charith Asalanka, former captain, announced as new Sri Lanka white-ball vice-captain as England squad unveiled
After being axed as ODI captain only three months ago and sidelined from T20Is six months back, Sri Lanka have appointed Charith Asalanka as the new white-ball vice-captain for the series against England. Kusal Mendis will continue as the leader of the pack.
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Who is Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, first CEO of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust?
Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra was on Wednesday appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya. Along with him, former IPS officer Rajesh Pandey and former IAS officer Dinesh Chandra were among the leading contenders for the post.
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Vibe trailer is out; Kunal Kemmu, Sparsh bring comedy and chaos as Preity Zinta trains them for the mission
The official trailer of Kunal Kemmu and Sparsh Srivastava’s Vibe is out. Kunal, who made his directorial debut with 2024 film Madgaon Express, is back in the director’s chair with this action comedy. The film also stars Preity Zinta, Dinesh Lal Yadav aka Nirahua, Yashpal Sharma and Vanshika Dhir in key roles.
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OPINION | 7.8 per cent GDP growth: How did Modi achieve this?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the people for achieving the 7.8 per cent first-quarter GDP growth rate. At the same time, he held up a mirror to the opposition which had been making dire predictions about an “economic tsunami”. Modi said those who want to push India into the abyss of despair have failed. The world’s two top economies – China (4.3 pc GDP) and the US (2.1 pc GDP) are struggling. In India, the service sector recorded 10 pc growth while the manufacturing sector registered 9.2 pc growth in the first quarter. By all indications, this is a good sign for the economy.
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Trisha Krishnan, Radikaa Sarathkumar join Airlift director Raja Krishna Menon for a psychological horror
South Indian actress Trisha Krishnan has started shooting for her next project, an untitled psychological horror film directed by Airlift fame Raja Krishna Menon. The actress recently shared a glimpse from the film’s shoot, giving fans a peek into her new project. Notably, she will be joined by veteran actress Radhikaa Sarathkumar and Aparna Balamurali in key roles.
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MP govt renames Rajiv Gandhi University, splits it into three new technical universities
In a big development, the Mohan Yadav government on Tuesday changed the name of the university named after Rajiv Gandhi and also said that Bhopal’s Rajiv Gandhi University of Technology will be divided into three parts. Bhopal, Ujjain and Jabalpur will get new technical universities as the state cabinet approved the division of RGPV. These three names are Central Technology and Skill University Bhopal under which all districts of Bhopal Narmada Puram and Chambal division. Malwa University of Technology and Skills which includes all the universities of Ujjain Indore division.
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