PM Pays Tribute to Bal Gangadhar Tilak on His 100th Death Anniversary

Prime Minister shared a brief video of one of his 'Mann ki Baat' programmes in which he had referred to Tilak's efforts to unite people against the British.

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News18 Afternoon Digest: India Sees Biggest Daily Jump of 57,000 Covid-19 Cases and Other Top Stories

These are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: India records over 57,000 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours; Microsoft may buy social media network TikTok; don't use Sushant Singh Rajput's death case as Maha vs Bihar issue, says CM Uddhav; and former selector feels MS Dhoni is past his best.

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Five Domes, Double the Size: Architect Says Ayodhya Temple to be Bigger, Grander than Initially Planned

"The design of the temple was modified after the Supreme Court verdict. Now it will be almost double the size of what was originally planned," architect Chandrakant Sompura, who has designed it, said.

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48-yr-old Real Estate Developer Shot Dead in Maharashtra's Kalyan over Business Rivalry

The victim sustained four bullet wounds and died on the spot, he said, adding that business rivalry may have been a motive for the killing.

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Pune Mayor Alleges 400 Coronavirus Deaths Have Gone Unreported in City's July Tally

Speaking on Friday, the mayor said that every month there are at least 400 to 500 deaths of suspected coronavirus patients that are going unaccounted for in Sassoon General Hospital and private hospitals in the city.

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Covid-19: Prohibitory Orders Extended in Gautam Buddh Nagar Till August 31

Political, social, sporting or religious congregations, protest rallies or processions will remain banned across Noida and Greater Noida during the period, the district police said.

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Gaursons Chairman's Son Held for Cheating Bank of Baroda, Syndicate Bank of Rs 80 Crore: CBI

The Bank of Baroda has alleged in a complaint that Rs 80 crore was disbursed by the banks, but the project was left in the lurch in its initial stages, the officials said.

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'May this Day Inspire Us to Create a Harmonious and Inclusive Society,' PM Modi Extends Eid Greetings

"May the spirit of brotherhood and compassion be furthered," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.

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Afghanistan and Pakistan say 22 die in border clashes

Afghanistan accused Pakistan on Friday of killing 15 civilians during clashes at a border crossing where crowds were jostling to cross for the Muslim festival of Eid alAdha.

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Committee on Public Undertakings Selects 11 Subjects for Examinations, Auditing

Among the comprehensive examination, Airports Authority of India (AAI), Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), Food Corporation of India (FCI), NBCC (India) Limited and others feature.

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International Racket Dealing in Snake Venom Busted in Malda

The sleuths of the CID along with officers of Bamongola police station seized 600 grams of snake venom,estimated to be worth around Rs 1 crore, from a car in.

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Odisha's Covid-19 Caseload Crosses 31,000-mark, Death Toll Mounts to 177

The fresh cases were reported from 29 of the state's30 districts, he said. With an average of 827 new cases being added to the tally every day in July, the virus count in the state now stands at 31,877.

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Nine-day-old Girl Becomes Youngest Covid-19 Patient in Assam, Mother Tests Negative

Altogether, 60 new COVID-19 cases were reported from the Barak Valley district, taking the tally to 970.

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19 Senior Citizens With Disabilities Beaten Up, Held Captive in Unsanitary Old Age Home in Delhi

They were rescued by Delhi Women and Child Development Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam and Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal.

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Abducted and Assaulted by Cow Vigilantes, Gurugram Meat Supplier in Critical Condition With Skull Fracture

The cow vigilantes also misbehaved with local police when they tried to intervene into the matter. The men created a scene for half an hour on Friday morning.

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The History of a Dispute: Rolling Back the Years in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Case

While the construction of a temple will kick off this week after a Supreme Court verdict last year finally brought closure in the matter, the legal ups and downs, manoeuvrings, and decisions, all have become part of history.

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A mental Note on Covid-19: Technology Addiction, Anxiety Spike in Adolescents Living through the Pandemic and Lockdown

Experts say unhealthy obsession with technology among adolescents is leading to biological distress like impaired sleep and appetite. Some have also become addicted to pornography.

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: US Records over 25,000 Covid-19 Deaths in July; France Readies Tests for Travellers from 12 Countries

US Covid-19 deaths increased by over 25,000 in July and infections doubled in 19 states during the month, according to a Reuters tally, dealing a massive blow to hopes of a fast reopening the economy.

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: US Records over 25,000 Covid-19 Deaths in July; France Readies Tests for Travellers from 12 Countries

US Covid-19 deaths increased by over 25,000 in July and infections doubled in 19 states during the month, according to a Reuters tally, dealing a massive blow to hopes of a fast reopening the economy.

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India's June crude oil imports lowest in over five years; exports dip

India's crude oil imports fell in June to their lowest level since February 2015, while yearonyear refined product exports declined for the first time in almost a year, government data showed on Friday.

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SC Asks Centre to Ensure Timely Salaries to Doctor, to Not Treat Their Quarantine Period as Leaves

A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy and M R Shah asked the Centre to also clarify on treating compulsory quarantine period of healthcare workers as leave and deduction of their salaries for the same period.

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HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Former Delhi Minorities Commission Chief in Sedition Case

Khan has been booked by Delhi Police on the charges of sedition over a statement on social media. Islam had on April 28 posted controversial comments on his Facebook page.

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'Have to Recognise Informal Sector Workers': Nobel Peace Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus Tells Rahul Gandhi

Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2006. He set up the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh in 1983, fueled by the belief that credit is a fundamental human right.

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India, Philippines Ease Rules amid Covid-19 Pandemic; Bali Reopens to Tourists after Months-long Lockdown

After the nationwide lockdown was largely lifted, lockdowns now remain only in areas that are hot spots of infection and are decided by state and territory governments.

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9 Die in Andhra Pradesh After Consuming Hand Sanitiser in Absence of Alcohol

The incident happened in Kurichedu town. One person died late on Wednesday night and two others died on Thursday night. Six others also succumbed on Friday morning.

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Man Arrested for Raping 8-year-old, Strangulating Her to Death in UP's Muzaffarnagar

During the investigation, 22-year-old Sunil Kumar was arrested on Friday for his alleged involvement in the crime, Deputy SP Ashish Pratap said.

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'SC Was Told a Lie...I'm Not a Free Man': Cong J&K Leader Soz to Sue Centre for 'Unlawful House Arrest'

"I take a strong exception to the government stand before the Supreme Court that I had neither been put under house arrest nor had any restrictions been imposed on me since August 5, 2019," Soz said in a statement here. He said the government has resorted to "falsehood as it had unlawfully incarcerated me since August 5, 2019".

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TV Imports Restricted By India, But That Does Not Mean Your Next TV Will Be More Expensive

You must be wondering how this move may impact your decision to buy a new TV. In a way, it doesn’t change anything for you, in most likelihood. Most of the popular TV brands in India are already manufacturing or assembling TVs in India.

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News18 Afternoon Digest: India’s 6-Month Covid Report Card and Other Top Stories

These are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: India’s record on fighting the coronavirus for six months, Mike Pompeo calls out China on intrusion in India territory, Barack Obama’s powerful mask gesture, Sanjay Manjrekar asks BCCI to reinstate him as IPL commentator, Shakuntala Devi movie review and delay in launch of new iPhones.

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More Ayodhya Saints to be Invited for August 5 'Bhumi Pujan': Ram Janmabhoomi Trust

Mahant Kamal Nayan Das said that saints have requested to attend the ceremony and there is a possibility that more saints will be allowed to attend the ceremony.

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Highest Daily Increase of Over 55,000 Cases Pushes India's Covid-19 Tally Past 16 Lakh, Death Toll at 35,747

This is the second consecutive day that COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 50,000. The total number of confirmed cases also includes foreigners. There are 5,45,318 active COVID-19 cases in the country.

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Freedom Fighter Udham Singh Death Anniversary: Learn These Facts About the 'Shaheed-i-Azam'

Singh was born in Sher Singh in Sangrur, Punjab, on December 26, 1899. After the death of their father, Udham Singh and his brother moved to Central Khalsa Orphanage in Putlighar.

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Centre Approves Meghalaya Govt's Proposal for Setting Up Directorate of AYUSH: Minister

The Meghalaya Health minister said that the Union AYUSH ministry has also agreed in principle to sanction 13 of the 19 AYUSH health and wellness centres for Meghalaya proposed during 2019-20.

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Change in Covid-19 Testing Timings in Govt Centres Irks Hyderabad Residents

The revision of timings took effect after several technicians and staff complained that wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits for hours at a stretch was cumbersome for them.

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Twin Cops Who Were on Covid-19 Duty Throughout Pandemic Succumb to Infection 10 Days Apart

Deputy commissioner of police Pramod Shewale said both the brothers remained on duty throughout the pandemic and got the infection while performing their duty.

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Six Months of the Pandemic in India: From Mortality Rate to Cases, How Has the Country Fared?

The virus cycle has completed six months and, on July 30, 15,88,129 cases were reported in India. The country stands only behind USA and Brazil in terms of total caseload. Here is an analysis of India's Covid-19 journey over the last six months.

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Amid Mounting Global Pressure, China Tells India Not to Use Its 'Internal Affairs' for Leverage in Border Tension

The Chinese Ambassador also not just continued to push Beijing’s narrative of what led to the violent Galwan Valley face-off but once again seemed to be making a claim over the India territory.

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Ram Mandir Trust's 'Sweet' Gesture for Foreign Embassies in Delhi Involves 16 Lakh Bikaneri Laddoos

Preparations are in full swing to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the foundation stone laying ceremony of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya on August 5.

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Chinese Claims in Bhutan, Incursion in India Indicative of Their Intentions: Pompeo

The secretary of state said China has the desire to expand its power and reach.

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EC Responds to Chavan's Allegations on Hiring of 'BJP-linked' Firm

The EC said that there were no specific complaints during elections and question of independent check of empanelled agency by DGIPR did not arise.

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Looking Back at the People Who Shaped the Ayodhya Movement, the Gainers & Losers, the Living & Dead

Amid the galaxy of pro-temple agitators, dominating the spectrum was the troika of an ascetic from Ayodhya, an engineer turned full-time RSS pracharak (proponent) and a politician born in erstwhile Pakistan.

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News18 Daybreak | India Records 52,123 Covid Cases in Day; Rajasthan MLAs to Stay at Resort Till August 14 and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day ahead.

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Young People Not Invincible, Says WHO after 6 Months of Pandemic; Global Covid-19 Cases Cross 17 Million

Over six months after the Covid-19 crisis was declared a global emergency, the WHO said today that young people could be infected and even succumb to the virus and urged them to take the same precautions to protect themselves.

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Stolen from Temple, Smuggled to UK: Rare Shiva Statue from Ninth Century Will Come Home Today

The stone Nataraj/Natesha murti, in 'chatura pose with jatamakuta and trinetra' and almost four-feet-tall, is a rare depiction of Lord Shiva in the Prathihara style. It was stolen in February 1998 from Ghateshwar Temple in Baroli, Rajasthan. In 2003, it came to light that the statue had been smuggled out to the UK.

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'India, China Don't Take Care of Their Air': Trump Justifies Pulling Out of Paris Climate Accord

Trump, in his address on energy and the Permian Basin in Midland, Texas on Wednesday, said that by imposing these punishing restrictions -- and beyond restrictions "the Washington radical-left, crazy Democrats" would also send countless American jobs, factories, industries to China and to other foreign polluting states.

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International Friendship Day 2020: Have a Look at Some Quotes, Messages, WhatsApp Status for Your Best Friend

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Ayurvedic Doctor Who Killed Over 100 People, Ran Fake Gas Agency & Kidney Racket Arrested in Delhi

During interrogation, Sharma confessed to being the mastermind of more than 50 murders and said he had lost count after that.

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Record Spike of 52,123 Covid-19 Cases Takes Tally to 15.8 Lakh; Recoveries Cross 10 Lakh-mark

According to the ICMR, a cumulative total of 1,81,90,382 samples have been tested up to July 29 with 4,46,642 samples being tested on Wednesday.

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News18 Afternoon Digest: India's Daily Covid Count Crosses 50,000 for First Time and Other Top Stories

These are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: India records more than 52,000 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, BJP to go big with Triple Talaq Bill anniversary, a Netflix scam stalking your credit cards, Hajj pilgrimage begins with masks and sanitisers, developments in Sushant Singh Rajpur’s death case, and a heart-breaking post by the late Irrfan Khan’s son.

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'What About Us?' As Maha Dims Ganpati Celebrations Due to Covid-19, Workers Dependent on Festival in Limbo

Ganeshotsav is the most popular festival in Maharashtra. The pandals set up by various mandals in Mumbai and other places in the state attract thousands of devotees during the 10-day festival, which begins on 'Ganesh Chaturthi'.

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