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      12 August

      Gen Upendra Dwivedi: Operation Sindoor could have lasted far longer

      Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi likened Operation Sindoor to a chess game in the grey zone of warfare, saying it struck Pakistan’s heartland for the first time. He warned of future multi-front conflicts requiring technology-driven preparedness and narrative management New Delhi: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi has said that Operation Sindoor was akin to playing a game of chess as “we did not know” what would be the enemy’s next move, and though the “test match stopped on the fourth day”, it could have been a protracted conflict. He also emphasised the importance of “narrative management” in such a scenario as “victory is in mind”, and said, if you ask a Pakistani “whether you lost or won, he’d say, my (Army)…

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    • 12 August

      Petroleum ministry reviews petrol pump rules amid push for green fuels

      The Petroleum Ministry has set up an expert committee to review 2019 petrol pump licensing rules, aiming to boost market efficiency, support alternative fuels, and align with India’s decarbonisation and electric mobility goals. Public feedback is invited by August 20 New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has formed an expert committee to review the 2019 norms for issuing licenses for petrol pumps, keeping in mind market efficiency and India’s push for alternative fuels, decarbonisation, and e-mobility. The expert committee will “assess the effectiveness of the framework envisaged in Resolution dated November 8, 2019, in ensuring energy security and market efficiency; align the policy framework with national commitment towards decarbonisation, electrical mobility and promotion of alternative fuel; and address…

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    • 12 August

      Two men publicly lashed in Aceh under Islamic Shariah law for sexual acts

      An Islamic Shariah court in Aceh sentenced two men to 80 public canings each after they were caught in a same-sex act. Aceh remains Indonesia’s only province applying Shariah law, despite national laws not regulating homosexuality. Banda Aceh (Indonesia): An Islamic Shariah court in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province on Monday sentenced two men to public caning 80 times each after Islamic religious police caught them engaged in what the court deemed were sexual acts. The trial at the Islamic Shariah District Court in Banda Aceh, the provincial capital, was held behind closed doors. Judges have the authority to limit public access to a trial if the case relates to adultery and open it only for the verdict. The couple, aged 20…

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    • 12 August

      France issues red alert as heatwave scorches vineyards and cities in the south

      Southwest France faces a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 43°C, forcing firefighters to guard smouldering vineyards after a major wildfire. Twelve departments are under red alert, the highest heat warning, as the heatwave continues through the August holiday weekend. Paris: A blistering heatwave gripped southwest France on Monday, sending thermometers soaring to 43 degrees Celsius in parts of the Charente and Aude. In Aude, a patchwork of vineyards and Mediterranean scrubland, hundreds of firefighters remained on the hillsides guarding the edges of a massive blaze that scorched 16,000 hectares last week. Officials say the flames are under control, but warn the fire will not be fully extinguished for weeks, with hot spots still smouldering. The national weather authority, Meteo-France, placed 12…

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    • 12 August

      Trump yet to decide on tariffs over China’s Russian oil purchases: Vance

      US Vice President J.D. Vance said President Trump is still deciding on imposing tariffs on China for buying Russian oil, highlighting complexities in US-China relations. The US recently imposed a 50% tariff on India for similar purchases, drawing criticism from New Delhi. New York: US President Donald Trump has not yet decided on imposing levies on China for purchasing oil from Russia, as Washington’s ties with Beijing “affect many things that have nothing to do with the Russian situation”, Vice President J D Vance has said. “Well, the President said he’s thinking about it, but he hasn’t made any firm decisions,” Vance told Fox News Sunday. He was responding to a question about Trump imposing significant tariffs on countries like India…

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    • 12 August

      Netanyahu defends expanded Gaza offensive, vows to “finish the job” against Hamas

      Israeli PM Netanyahu defends a wider Gaza offensive targeting Hamas strongholds beyond Gaza City amid growing international backlash. Heavy bombardment continues, and UN warns of dire humanitarian crisis as US backs Israel’s right to security. Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday defended a new military offensive in Gaza that is more sweeping than previously announced, declaring in the face of growing condemnation at home and abroad that Israel “has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas.” Even as more Israelis express concern over the 22-month war, Netanyahu said the security Cabinet last week instructed the dismantling of Hamas strongholds not only in Gaza City but also in the “central camps” and Muwasi. A…

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    • 12 August

      6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Turkey’s Balikesir, one dead

      A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s Balikesir province Sunday, killing an 81-year-old and injuring many. Over 15 buildings collapsed. Rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities closely monitoring the situation in the affected areas. Istanbul: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern province of Balikesir, which killed one person, authorities said. The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) reported that the earthquake occurred in the Sindirgi district on Sunday at 7:53 p.m. local time (1653 GMT). Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said an 81-year-old person died after being rescued by emergency teams adding that many people were wounded and more than 15 buildings collapsed. Footage aired by the NTV broadcaster showed a collapsed building, with people attempting to rescue those trapped beneath the rubble. Minister…

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    • 11 August

      Janahita Padayatra to resume after Aug 23, says TPCC chief Goud

      TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud announced that the Janahita Padayatra will resume after August 23. Dismissing rumours of a rift with CM Revanth Reddy, he claimed a BC leader would be Telangana’s next CM and defended the padayatra’s popularity Hyderabad: TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Saturday clarified that the “Janahita Padayatra”, which was halted abruptly on August 4, would resume after August 23. Speaking informally with the media at Gandhi Bhavan, Goud surprised party workers by asserting that a BC leader from Congress would become the next Chief Minister of Telangana. He dismissed “false campaigns” about a rift between him and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, saying, “We enjoy a cordial relationship and are united in our fight for implementing 42…

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    • 11 August

      BRS to move Supreme Court over disqualification of defected MLCs

      BRS working president KT Rama Rao will file a petition in the Supreme Court on Monday seeking disqualification of MLCs who joined Congress without resigning. The move follows the court’s directive to act on defected MLAs within three months Hyderabad: The BRS is escalating its fight against defections, this time targeting its Members of the Legislative Council who shifted allegiance to the ruling Congress without formally resigning. Buoyed by the Supreme Court’s recent directive to the Assembly Speaker to decide on the disqualification of 10 defected MLAs within three months, BRS working president KT Rama Rao reached Delhi on Saturday with the party’s legal cell members. He will file a petition in the apex court on Monday, seeking the disqualification of MLCs who won on…

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    • 11 August

      TGSRTC to run special buses for Raksha Bandhan, festive fares up to 1.5 times

      TGSRTC will operate special buses until August 11 to manage Raksha Bandhan rush, with fares in these services up to 1.5 times higher. Regular fares remain unchanged. Passengers are urged to choose safe RTC travel over private vehicles. Hyderabad: On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has made special arrangements to ensure that passengers do not face travel inconvenience. As in previous years, special buses will be operated until August 11 to handle the festive rush. TGSRTC officials said, as per the state government’s order, ticket fares in special buses alone have been revised by up to 1.50 times. “Regular buses will continue to charge the usual fares. Display boards will be placed at the front of…

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