Bengal govt withdraws Banga Bibhushan award from BJP MP Ananta Maharaj over derogatory remarks against Netaji
The West Bengal government on Thursday (August 13) withdrew the ‘Banga Bibhushan’ award conferred on BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ananta Maharaj, also known as Nagendra Roy, following his recent derogatory remarks about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
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PM Modi inquires about Sukhbir Singh Badal’s health after attack, CM Fadnavis orders probe
Maharashtra Home Minister Yogesh Kadam on Thursday stated that regarding the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal in Nanded, he has spoken to the Inspector General (IG), and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered an inquiry into the entire incident. Saying that the assailant has been arrested, he said the accused had been working as volunteer at the Gurudwara for the past two years. He added that the accused carried out the attack using a sharp object and a police officer also sustained injuries while trying to prevent the attack.
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Sunny Deol heard the story of Batwara 1947 16 years ago; what kept the film from moving ahead?
Aamir Khan Productions’ Batwara 1947 has been building anticipation with its trailer, music and powerful cast. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film revisits the Partition of India and explores its impact on families, relationships and humanity. But the story of the film itself goes back much further.
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Savita Punia confident India can challenge world’s best at Women’s Hockey World Cup
India will enter the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup with renewed confidence after winning the Nations Cup. Goalkeeper Savita Punia believes that the team has shown it can compete against the strongest sides in international hockey and is confident of their success in the forthcoming tournament.
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Imran Khan death rumours debunked as Pakistan Army denies reports of former PM’s demise
A major controversy erupted in Pakistan after reports circulated claiming that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan had died in custody. The Pakistan Army has rejected the claim, while journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan, who initially reported that Khan was dead, later clarified that his sources had not actually confirmed his death. The episode has triggered fresh questions over the condition and whereabouts of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, who has remained behind bars for years. The controversy also put renewed attention on the secrecy surrounding his imprisonment.
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Punjab Pharmacy Officer recruitment put on hold by High Court amid Faridkot paper leak row
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has put the Pharmacy Officer recruitment process on hold until the next hearing in connection with the alleged paper leak and cheating controversy surrounding the Faridkot recruitment examination. The development comes after a petition sought cancellation of the examination and a fresh test, citing alleged irregularities during the recruitment process. The court’s interim order has brought the recruitment process for 454 Pharmacy Officer posts to a halt for now. The next hearing is expected to determine the further course of the recruitment process and the petition seeking a re-examination.
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NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique receives death threat, Absconding gangster sends threatening audio
NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique on Wednesday received a death threat. Absconding gangster Zeeshan Akhtar issued the death threat. He sent the threatening audio message just a short while ago. Zeeshan Akhtar has sent the threatening audio directly to Zeeshan Siddique. Notably, Zeeshan Siddique is currently not in India, however, after receiving the threatening audio, he informed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti about the matter.
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FDA takes big action against 4 Domino’s Pizza outlets in Maharashtra for violating food safety norms
In a significant development, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday suspended the food business licences of four Domino’s Pizza outlets in the state including three in Mumbai for alleged violations of food safety and hygiene norms. The fourth outlet is located in Satara district of western Maharashtra, said the FDA headed by IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe in a statement and added that the action was part of a special drive against chain restaurants.
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‘Praise be to Allah’: Trump says US has total control of Hormuz as tensions escalate with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday stated that America has control over the Strait of Hormuz and that he will “keep it”. Taking to Truth Social, he praised the success of the US naval blockade and claimed that it is being touted as a “wall of steel” and that Iran cannot do anything about it.
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Zhu Rongji, former Chinese Premier who reshaped country’s economy, dies of illness at 98; know who was he
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, one of the key figures behind China’s rapid economic transformation in the 1990s and early 2000s, has died at the age of 98. Chinese state media reported that Zhu died of illness in Beijing at around 11 am on Wednesday (local time). Known for his blunt manner and uncompromising approach to economic reform, Zhu served as China’s premier from 1998 to 2003. During his tenure, he pushed sweeping changes across the state-owned sector and played a crucial role in taking China into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) — a move that became a major milestone in the country’s integration with the global economy.
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