Author: Simran Turak
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BJP MLA detained, police deployed in force for Munawar Faruqui’s show in Hyderabad
Security has been stepped up at a Hyderabad venue where stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui is scheduled to perform on Saturday after a BJP MLA was detained.The Hyderabad Police detained Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh yesterday after he threatened to set fire to the Faruqui concert venue. The BJP leader had publicly threatened, “See what…
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CBI court rejects Anubrata Mondal’s bail plea, extends custody till August 24
On August 20, 2022, a special CBI court in Asansol rejected Trinamool Congress leader Anubrata Mondal’s plea for bail in connection with an alleged cattle smuggling scheme and extended his detention with the Central agency for an additional four days, until August 24. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) appealed an extension of Mr. Mondal’s custody,…
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Survey: Truss holds lead but voters still prefer Boris Johnson as PM
A new survey on Thursday confirmed that Foreign Secretary Liz Truss leads former Chancellor Rishi Sunak by 32 points in the fight for the leadership of the Conservative Party, but it also revealed that many Tory members still like outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson.After excluding the Tory members who are unsure or won’t vote, the…
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Beijing backs Jaishankar’s Asian Century remark
Beijing concurred with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s assertion that an Asian Century would be difficult to achieve without cooperation from China and India, but it dodged questions regarding the disengagement from the Line of Actual Control (LAC), which India claims is a necessary condition for advancing bilateral relations. “We have far more common…
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Pakistan an alleged air route for arms supply to Kyiv
According to media reports, Pakistan may have been part of an air route used by the West recently to provide arms to Ukraine in its war against Russia. People claim that the Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi was a part of the air bridge utilized by the West for military aircraft flights to Avram Iancu…
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Bhaichung Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president’s post
The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia filed his nomination for the president’s post in the upcoming AIFF elections on Friday. Along with long-time sports administrators, some ex-footballers who are currently politicians and politicians who want to work in sports administration competing for the top position in the All India Football Federation (AIFF). On Friday, the deadline for…
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China Power Crisis: Chongqing municipal government ordered factories to halt operations
As per sources, a power crisis brought on by the heat wave is affecting most of southern China, forcing the closure of companies, and getting worse by the time. The Chongqing municipal government ordered factories, including those controlled by Japanese companies, to halt operations through August 24 to preserve energy as demand increases due to the…
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Siddaramaiah slams BJP over Savarkar controversy
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday for being “jaundiced”. Now, he launched another attack on the party and said that those who killed Gandhi will not spare him. While addressing the media persons during his visit to the rain-affected areas in Chikkamagaluru, he emphasized…
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Taiwan Spots 21 Chinese Warplanes, 5 Naval Ships Near Border Regions of Taipei
Tensions between Taiwan and China continue to escalate as Beijing dispatched at 21 aircraft and five warships to conduct exercises near the border regions of Taipei on Friday. As per Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, 5 PLAN (People’s Liberation Army Navy) vessels and 21 PLA (People’s Liberation Army) aircraft were found on Friday until 5 PM. Four…
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CBI raids Manish Sisodia’s residence, listed 15 suspects
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted multiple raids at various places connected to Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on August 19, including his residence. Sisodia, who is in charge of the excise department, is accused of corruption in the liquor policy. The raids led to an argument between the AAP and the Bharatiya Janata…