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NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Choice Filling Starts, Submit Preferences By August 13
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8 Aug 2026

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Choice Filling Starts, Submit Preferences By August 13

NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 choice filling has started. Candidates can submit college preferences until August 13 before choice locking closes.

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8 Aug 2026

Security Guard Arrested In Badrinath Donation Theft Case, Cash, Jewellery Recovered

On August 6, the SIT team closely examined CCTV footage from June 25 and June 29. During the examination, a man was repeatedly seen picking up items from the donation material

Security Guard Arrested In Badrinath Donation Theft Case, Cash, Jewellery Recovered
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8 Aug 2026

Opinion: Opinion | 84 Years After Quit India Movement, The Nation We Must Still Build

The collective spirit of 1942 cannot remain locked in the past

Opinion: Opinion | 84 Years After Quit India Movement, The Nation We Must Still Build
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8 Aug 2026

Rains Bring Major Relief To Punjab, Haryana Farmers, Boost Crop Prospects

The ongoing monsoon rains across Punjab and Haryana have brought much-needed relief to farmers, significantly improving crop conditions while reducing dependence on irrigation.

Rains Bring Major Relief To Punjab, Haryana Farmers, Boost Crop Prospects
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7 Aug 2026

"Will Soon Have A Solution": Jharkhand Minister After Meeting Protesters

Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh noted that administrative channels have already forwarded core concerns to the Chief Minister's office, adding that a few issues are supposed to be addressed in writing.

"Will Soon Have A Solution": Jharkhand Minister After Meeting Protesters
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7 Aug 2026

8-Year-Old Schoolgirl Raped, Murdered In Madhya Pradesh, Accused Arrested

The man allegedly approached the girl at her school during the lunch break on Wednesday and asked her to accompany him, claiming that her father had called her home.

8-Year-Old Schoolgirl Raped, Murdered In Madhya Pradesh, Accused Arrested
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7 Aug 2026

"One-Sided Hearing": Pema Khandu On Court Summons Arunachal Officials

Pema Khandu said the absence of the state's legal representatives prevented the government from explaining the steps it had taken to assist the CBI and from placing details of records and data already shared with the agency before the court.

"One-Sided Hearing": Pema Khandu On Court Summons Arunachal Officials
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7 Aug 2026

Anti-Khalistani Terrorist Gursimran Mand Assaulted In Ambala

International Anti-Khailistani Terrorist Front (IAKTF) chief Gursimran Singh Mand was assaulted on Friday by a mob outside Gurudwara Shri Panjokhra Sahib, around 10 kms away from Ambala City, police said.

Anti-Khalistani Terrorist Gursimran Mand Assaulted In Ambala
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7 Aug 2026

'Only Metric That Matters Is Trust': Rahul Kanwal Named IAA Media Person Of The Year

Rahul Kanwal credited NDTV's legacy to generations of journalists, camerapersons and other employees who built the network into one of India's most recognised media brands

'Only Metric That Matters Is Trust': Rahul Kanwal Named IAA Media Person Of The Year
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7 Aug 2026

"Is She A 5-Year-Old?": Omar Abdullah On Biting Charge Against Iltija Mufti

The police case was filed after Iltija Mufti was accused of allegedly biting a police officer on duty during a PDP protest in Srinagar on Tuesday.

"Is She A 5-Year-Old?": Omar Abdullah On Biting Charge Against Iltija Mufti
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7 Aug 2026

India Has Initiated Efforts To Join 6th-Generation Fighter Jet Programme: Centre

The Ministry of Defence has told the panel that it has "initiated efforts in a concerted manner to co-join the sixth-generation fighter aircraft development programme."

India Has Initiated Efforts To Join 6th-Generation Fighter Jet Programme: Centre
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7 Aug 2026

'Robbed You Before Too': Gang Returns To Lawyer's House, Loots Rs 3.15 Crore

The accused allegedly escaped with Rs 17-20 lakh in cash, 1.5-2 kg of gold jewellery, around 4 kg of silver ornaments, utensils and idols, a licensed revolver, cartridges, and other valuables.

'Robbed You Before Too': Gang Returns To Lawyer's House, Loots Rs 3.15 Crore
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7 Aug 2026

UPI Will Stay Free For Consumers And Small Merchants: Payments Council

The statement comes a day after the Lok Sabha passed a Bill to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, which authorises the government to permit banks and other service providers to levy charges on payments through UPI.

UPI Will Stay Free For Consumers And Small Merchants: Payments Council
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7 Aug 2026

Woman's Skeleton Found In Bengaluru Home. She Died A Year Ago, No One Checked

The woman has been identified as 52-year-old Dakshayini. The police suspect she had died nearly a year ago, with her body remaining undiscovered inside the house until now.

Woman's Skeleton Found In Bengaluru Home. She Died A Year Ago, No One Checked
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7 Aug 2026

IED, Pistol, Heroin: Anti-Terror Agency Foils Cross-Border Terror Plot

The case was registered in February 2026 by the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, following the arrest of Kumar.

IED, Pistol, Heroin: Anti-Terror Agency Foils Cross-Border Terror Plot
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7 Aug 2026

High-Level Demographic Change Panel To Visit Jammu On Monday

Over the last three decades, political parties, civil society and Dogra organisations in the Jammu region have repeatedly raised alarm over "unnatural demographic shifts".

High-Level Demographic Change Panel To Visit Jammu On Monday
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7 Aug 2026

Buzz Over Amarinder Singh's Return As Punjab Congress Leaders Praise Him

The latest buzz began after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during an interaction, named Amarinder Singh as his favourite politician from the BJP

Buzz Over Amarinder Singh's Return As Punjab Congress Leaders Praise Him
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7 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Food Regulator Issues First Rulebook For Blood Banks

Human blood and its components are notified as a "drug" under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Accordingly, no blood centre or institution is permitted to collect, process, store or distribute blood without a valid licence, he said.

Maharashtra Food Regulator Issues First Rulebook For Blood Banks
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7 Aug 2026

India-Israel Pact To Counter Pak-Saudi-Turkey Deal? A Fact-Check By Centre

The official response follows the signing of the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement" between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, a pact designed to enhance military synergy and joint security among the signatory states.

India-Israel Pact To Counter Pak-Saudi-Turkey Deal? A Fact-Check By Centre
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7 Aug 2026

India-Israel Pact To Counter Pak-Saudi-Turkey Deal? A Fact-Check By Centre

The official response follows the signing of the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement" between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, a pact designed to enhance military synergy and joint security among the signatory states.

India-Israel Pact To Counter Pak-Saudi-Turkey Deal? A Fact-Check By Centre