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Lord Swraj Paul, NRI industrialist, passes away at 94 | Who was he
22
Aug
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World

Lord Swraj Paul, NRI industrialist, passes away at 94 | Who was he

Lord Swraj Paul, who was born in Jalandhar on February 18, 1931, had relocated to the UK in the 1960s for the treatment of his daughter Ambika, who was suffering from cancer. London: Lord Swraj Paul, a member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom (UK) and a leading NRI industrialist, passed away at the age of 94 in London on Thursday. Lord Paul, founder of the UK-based Caparo Group of industries, was hospitalised recently after he had taken ill. His family members said he passed away at the hospital.ย  "We pray for the departed soul. May the…
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Ola Electric, Angel One shares rebound even as markets trade lower today – Check details
22
Aug
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Business

Ola Electric, Angel One shares rebound even as markets trade lower today – Check details

Shares of Ola Electric Mobility were under pressure in the last trading session after reports said that Ola Electric trailed behind Ather Energy in the VAHAN registration data for August 2025. Mumbai: Ola Electric, Angel One shares rebound even as markets trade lower today - Check details Shares of Ola Electric Mobility were under pressure in the last trading session after reports said that Ola Electric trailed behind Ather Energy in the VAHAN registration data for August 2025. ย 
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Florida accident: US suspends visa issuance for foreign truck drivers after crash involving Indian
22
Aug
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World

Florida accident: US suspends visa issuance for foreign truck drivers after crash involving Indian

In the United States, truck drivers must pass a commercial license test that includes a basic English proficiency assessment, such as understanding road signs. However, accused Singh did not pass this test. He correctly answered only 2 out of 12 questions on the English language proficiency test. Florida: The United States has decided not to issue visas for truck drivers after an accident, attributed to reckless driving by an Indian national, in Florida killed three people. The decision, announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on X, has been made โ€˜effective immediatelyโ€™. โ€œEffective immediately we are pausing all issuance…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex falls 49 points, Nifty holds 25,000, pharma index in action
22
Aug
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Business

Market Opening Bell: Sensex falls 49 points, Nifty holds 25,000, pharma index in action

Stock Market Opening Bell: Gift Nifty, an early indicator for the Nifty 50, indicated a negative start as it opened with a dip of 34 points at 25,078.50, compared to the previous close of 25,112.50. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the session in the red on Friday, August 22, 2025, amid weak global cues. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 49.23 points to start the session at 81,951.48; the Nifty shed 19.6 points to open at 25,064.15. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 82,000.71 and the Nifty 50 at 25,083.75. However, the broader…
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Bundesliga 2025-26 live telecast: When and where to watch Bundesliga live on TV and streaming in India?
22
Aug
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Sports

Bundesliga 2025-26 live telecast: When and where to watch Bundesliga live on TV and streaming in India?

With the new season of the Bundesliga all set to kick off on August 23 with Bayern Munich taking on RB Leipzig, let us have a look at the where to watch, live streaming and live broadcast details of the tournament in India. New Delhi: The stage is set for the latest season of the German top flight, the Bundesliga 2025-26. The new season kicks off on August 23, and the season opener of the tournament will see defending champions FC Bayern Munich taking on RB Leipzig in a much-anticipated encounter.ย  It is worth noting that Bayern Munich reclaimed its…
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Powerful earthquake hits Drake Passage near South America; no tsunami warning issued
22
Aug
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World

Powerful earthquake hits Drake Passage near South America; no tsunami warning issued

The quake, meanwhile, struck at a depth of 10.8 km at 60.26 S latitude and 61.85 W longitude at around 7.46 am Indian Standard Time (IST) on Friday. As of now, no tsunami warning has been issued. New Delhi: A powerful earthquake struck the Drake Passage region, a waterbody located between South America and Antarctica, on Friday, said the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Earlier, the intensity of the earthquake was expected to be around magnitude 8, but the USGS later downgraded it to magnitude 7.5. However, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GRCG) said the earthquake measured…
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Rinku Singh smashes stellar century to propel Meerut Mavericks to victory against Gorakhpur Lions
22
Aug
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Sports

Rinku Singh smashes stellar century to propel Meerut Mavericks to victory against Gorakhpur Lions

Star India batter Rinku Singh put in an exceptional performance in the ongoing UPT20 League 2025, in a game between Meerut Mavericks and Gorakhpur Lions, Rinku amassed 108 runs in 48 deliveries, helping his side win the game. Lucknow: Star India batter Rinku Singh was exceptional for Meerut Mavericks in the 9th game of the ongoing UPT20 League 2025. Taking on Gorakhpur Lions at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on August 21, Rinkuโ€™s brilliant century was crucial for Meerut in registering a comfortable victory.ย  The clash between the two sides began with Gorakhpur…
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Israel’s Netanyahu says he’ll approve military’s plan for Gaza takeover amid renewed ceasefire talks
22
Aug
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Israel’s Netanyahu says he’ll approve military’s plan for Gaza takeover amid renewed ceasefire talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remark comes days after Hamas said it has agreed to a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas said it has agreed to the ceasefire proposal "without requesting any amendments," and it has also delivered its response to the mediators. Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (local time) said he will approve the military's plan for the takeover of Gaza, but will also order the resumption of negotiations with Hamas to free all hostages and end the war on "terms acceptable to Israel". He made the remarks outside the Israel Defence…
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Over 200 Top Nature photographers join forces for Prints for Wildlife fundraiser
22
Aug
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Lifestyle

Over 200 Top Nature photographers join forces for Prints for Wildlife fundraiser

In the last five years, Nature and wildlife photographers across the world have raised over $2.1 million for conservation. This, courtesy of global non-profit Conservation Internationalโ€™s initiative titled Prints for Wildlife. Every year, a community of photographers sell their limited-edition prints and all funds raised go towards efforts supported by Conservation International.ย  An Asiatic lioness with her cubs at Gir National Park, Gujarat | Photo Credit: Jie Fischer/Prints for Wildlife This year, the fundraiser Edition Hope is slated to โ€˜respond to a new, urgent threat: the global shift away from environmental protectionโ€™. The team addresses how conservation programmes around the…
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Rahul Gandhi warns of ‘unrest’ in Bihar ahead of polls
22
Aug
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Politics

Rahul Gandhi warns of ‘unrest’ in Bihar ahead of polls

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday warned that Bihar could witness serious political unrest during the forthcoming Assembly elections, accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of planning to โ€œstealโ€ the mandate in several states. ย  Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Gandhi said growing anger on the ground in Bihar should serve as a warning to national political leaders. โ€œI can see, there is a fire that is starting in Bihar. I am inviting all the senior leaders to come and see this fire because it cannot be stopped,โ€ he said. ย …
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