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      10 August

      Nine Thane cops suspended for negligence during prisoner escort to hospital

      Nine policemen in Thane were suspended after a probe found negligence during escort of seven undertrial prisoners to a hospital. Two prisoners went missing temporarily, and officers failed to supervise properly, leading to disciplinary action. Thane: Nine policemen were placed under suspension in Maharashtra’s Thane city for alleged negligence and dereliction of duty while escorting seven undertrial prisoners for a medical examination, a senior official said. A probe found several irregularities when the seven undertrials were taken to Kalwa civic hospital on August 4, based on which Deputy Commissioner of Police (HQ-2) Pawan Bansode issued the suspension order, citing the team’s failure to properly supervise the prisoners, which raised suspicions of misconduct, the official said on Friday. “A check at the…

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    • 10 August

      Rahul Gandhi must apologise if voter fraud claims lack evidence: ECI sources

      The ECI has strongly refuted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent allegations of large-scale voter list manipulation, particularly in the Mahadevapura Assembly segment of Bangalore Central. In response to Gandhi’s press conference, the ECI has challenged him to legally stand by his claims by signing a statutory declaration under Rule 20(3)(b) of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken strong exception to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of large-scale voter list manipulation and challenged him to either stand by his claims under oath or apologise to the nation. Sources in the Election Commission said that if Gandhi truly believes in his allegations and the analysis presented to the media on Thursday, he should have…

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    • 10 August

      From Flag hoisting to Swachh Bharat drives: What’s planned for Independence Day 2025

      India is set to celebrate Independence Day with ceremonies from the Red Fort to villages. The Centre has issued detailed plans, honouring everyday heroes and launching campaigns like tree plantations and cleanliness drives, ensuring nationwide participation in the festivities Hyderabad: The nation is gearing up for vibrant Independence Day celebrations across all levels—from the Red Fort to village panchayats. The Union Government has issued detailed guidelines to ensure that the celebrations are inclusive and honour citizens who have made significant contributions to society. The main ceremony will take place at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi. It will begin with a Guard of Honour for the Prime Minister by the Armed Forces and Delhi Police. This will be followed by…

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    • 10 August

      Bengaluru teen murdered by uncle over online gaming addiction

      A 14-year-old boy in Bengaluru was allegedly murdered by his uncle over repeated demands for online gaming money. The accused surrendered after three days. Police recovered the decomposed body and launched a probe into the role of gaming addiction in the incident Bengaluru: A 14-year-old boy was murdered by his maternal uncle in a shocking case linked to online gaming addiction. The incident occurred in Vinayaka Layout, under the Soladevanahalli police limits. The victim, identified as Amoghakeerthi, had been living with his maternal uncle, Nagaprasad (50), for the past eight months. According to the police, the boy was addicted to online games and frequently pestered his uncle for money to play. Frustrated by the repeated demands, Nagaprasad allegedly slit the boy’s…

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    • 10 August

      BJP accuses Congress of diverting Rs 187 crore meant for tribal welfare to fund Andhra Pradesh, Telangana poll campaigns

      The BJP accused Congress of diverting Rs 187 crore meant for Karnataka’s tribal welfare to fund election campaigns in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Citing ED findings, BJP posed 13 questions to Rahul Gandhi, sparking a political storm ahead of upcoming elections Bengaluru: Karnataka’s political climate heated up on Friday after the BJP launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing his party of diverting Rs 187 crore from a state welfare fund to finance election campaigns in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Just hours before Rahul Gandhi led a Congress protest at Freedom Park over alleged voter fraud in Mahadevapura and Rajajinagar during the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP responded with a list of 13 questions posted on social media.…

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    • 10 August

      United Airlines grounds flights nationwide after tech outage disrupts global operations

      A major tech outage forced United Airlines to ground all mainline flights across the US, disrupting over 800 flights and delaying hundreds more. Passengers faced chaos at airports, with global routes including those to India and Europe heavily affected. Houston: More than 800 United Airlines flights were cancelled and hundreds more delayed by late Wednesday following a major technology outage that forced a systemwide ground stop across the United States, severely disrupting both domestic and international travel. At Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), where United operates a key hub, long lines and frustrated passengers filled the terminals. The airline traced the outage to failures in its dispatch and fuelling systems. “Due to a technology issue, we are holding United…

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    • 10 August

      UN urges Pakistan to halt deportation of vulnerable Afghan refugees

      The UNHCR has urged Pakistan to suspend the deportation of Afghan refugees, warning that forced returns—especially of women, girls, students, and the ill—could breach human rights. Pakistan plans to begin compulsory repatriation of PoR cardholders starting September 1. Kabul: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called on Pakistan to halt the deportation of vulnerable Afghan refugees, warning that forcible repatriation, particularly of women, girls, and people who are ill, could violate basic human rights and protections. UNHCR has voiced serious concern over Pakistan’s decision to deport Afghan refugees who have temporary residence permits and demanded protection of vulnerable people, leading Afghan news agency Khaama Press reported. In a statement, UNHCR called on the Pakistani government not to…

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    • 10 August

      Japan hit by torrential rain, triggering flood and landslide warnings

      Torrential rain has battered Japan’s Hokuriku region, causing train suspensions, flooding, and landslide warnings. Kanazawa city recorded record rainfall as unstable weather continues. Authorities remain on high alert, especially in areas still recovering from the deadly New Year’s Day earthquake. Tokyo: Torrential rain continued to lash Japan’s Hokuriku region on the Sea of Japan coast on Thursday, prompting warnings from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) of potential landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, and rising river levels, particularly in regions still recovering from a powerful earthquake earlier this year, the local media reported. Bullet train services on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line were suspended for over five hours between Nagano and Kanazawa stations, West Japan Railway Co. (JR West) confirmed, after intense…

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    • 10 August

      Blast targets police in South Waziristan; 2 killed, 14 injured

      An IED blast targeting a police vehicle killed two people and injured 14 in Pakistan’s South Waziristan on Thursday. Days earlier, five children were killed in a separate explosion involving an unexploded device. Authorities are investigating both incidents. Islamabad: Two people were killed and 14 others injured in a blast targeting a police vehicle in Pakistan’s northwest South Waziristan district on Thursday morning, police sources said. The incident happened at about 9:58 am local time (0458 GMT) in Wana district of the province, where an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off near the vehicle, the sources from the district’s police told Xinhua news agency. The injured, including police personnel and passersby, were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, the…

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    • 8 August

      NPDCL AE, lineman suspended for taking bribe from farmers in Khammam

      An Assistant Engineer (AE) and an Assistant Lineman (ALM) from the Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (NPDCL) in Khammam have been suspended for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes to provide agricultural electricity connections. Khammam: An Assistant Engineer (AE) and an Assistant Lineman (ALM) of the Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (NPDCL) were suspended from service for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes from farmers to provide agricultural electricity connections. The accused, AE R Bhaskar Rao and ALM U Jagath Jeevan, were posted at Tirumalayapalem in Khammam circle. They were found guilty of demanding Rs. 90,000 from farmers for facilitating service connections. Following a departmental inquiry conducted by Divisional Engineer (DE) Hiralal, the duo was suspended from duties.

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