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To boost spending, Centre releases ₹1.16 lakh crore to States

Two months’ tax dues remitted in one go to ease States’ fiscal constraints after GST compensation sunset

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A fair price shop in Haryana’s Karnal district was forcing customers to buy a flag of ₹20 each before being able to get their rations under the Public Distribution System (PDS), according to a viral video. Photo: Twitter/@zoo_bear

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Patna: Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar with Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap, in Patna, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. Kumar, Tuesday submitted his resignation from the post of Bihar's CM to Governor Phagu Chauhan. (PTI Photo)(PTI08_09_2022_000261B)

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The idol is with the Department of Homeland Security in the U.S., without any claim having been made by the Indian authorities.

Stolen Chola-era Buddha idol now stuck in the U.S.

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Of the 116 PV2 isolates that were identified in London, most were vaccine-like viruses

London children under nine to get Polio vaccine after more virus detected in sewage

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The NCLAT has set aside a petition and upheld a 2017 CCI order that dismissed a complaint of predatory pricing against instant messaging platform WhatsApp

WhatsApp has not abused dominant position in India, rules NCLAT

The government is embarking on an ambitious project of illuminating markets and roads in remote tribal hamlets also through solar power. (Image for representation purpose only)

Solar power illuminates remote Tripura village after 80 years, brightens life

Ukraine showed grit to win the battle for the top spot.

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CWG 2022 3000m steeplechase silver medallist Avinash Sable during a welcome ceremony at the Sports Authority of India, South Centre, in Bengaluru on August 9, 2022.

Commonwealth Games 2022 | I need to forget the 3000m steeplechase silver first, says Avinash Sable

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ISRO’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) during its launch from the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota on August 7.

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Taliban supporters shout slogans and wave Taliban flags as they march along a street in Kandahar on August 31, 2021.

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Real Madrid’s goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois lifts the trophy after winning the UEFA Super Cup final match between Real Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt at Helsinki’s Olympic Stadium

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Karim Benzema and David Alaba scored as Champions League winners Real Madrid defeated Europa League champions Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 to win the UEFA Super Cup

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JSW Neo Energy to acquire 1,753 MW renewable energy capacity from Mytrah Energy PTI

The Mytrah portfolio consists of 10 wind SPVs with a generation capacity of 1,331 MW and 7 solar SPVs with a generation capacity of 422 MW (487 MWp DC), operating primarily in the southern, western and central parts of India

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People with National Flag during Tiranga Yatra as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, in Bhopal on Wednesday.

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Starring Atharvaa and Priya Bhavani Shankar, ‘Kuruthi Aattam’ packs in too many elements but doesn’t flesh them out

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