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Aug 25, 2024 12:16 PM IST
India News Live Updates: Director Ranjith quits as Kerala movie org head over inappropriate behaviour charge
- In an audio clip released to the media, Ranjith said he has sent his resignation letter to the minister of culture Saji Cheriyan and chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the wake of the allegations against him
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Aug 25, 2024 12:00 PM IST
Cities Live Updates: Lorry knocks over 30 electric poles in Bengaluru, causes massive power outage: Report
- A lorry that damaged power lines and knocked over about 30 electric poles early Saturday left nearly 6,000 homes near Chikkabanavara without electricity.
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Aug 25, 2024 11:58 AM IST
World News Live Updates: Trump urges people to buy Melania’s memoir if they are ‘ready for the truth’: ‘If you love our former First Lady…’
- Donald Trump has taken to Truth Social to promote his wife Melania Trump’s upcoming memoir, titled ‘Melania.’
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Aug 25, 2024 11:51 AM IST
World News Live Updates: NYT Connections Today: See hints and answers for August 25, 2024
Aug 25, 2024 11:50 AM IST
World News Live Updates: 100 Israel jets target Hezbollah rocket launchers in Lebanon amid war risk | 10 points
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government was determined to do everything possible to defend the country.
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Aug 25, 2024 11:28 AM IST
India News Live Updates: Kolkata rape-murder: State issues notice to schools after students join protest
- The schools have been asked to explain within 24 hours why such activities were organised by the teachers and students, failing which the government would take strict action
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Aug 25, 2024 11:07 AM IST
World News Live Updates: Biden ‘closely monitoring events in Israel and Lebanon,’ White House says: ‘At his direction, senior US officials have…’
- “He has been engaged with his national security team throughout the evening,” White House National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett said of Joe Biden.
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Aug 25, 2024 11:00 AM IST
Cities Live Updates: Bengaluru traffic police nab 779 for drunk driving in major Friday night operation: Report
- In a sweeping enforcement effort, Bengaluru Traffic Police booked 779 drivers for intoxicated driving on Friday night, inspecting over 34,000 vehicles.
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Aug 25, 2024 10:58 AM IST
India News Live Updates: Filmmaker Ranjith quits as Kerala Chalachitra Academy head over misbehaviour charge
- Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith on Sunday resigned as the chairman of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy following allegations of “misbehaviour” against him.
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Aug 25, 2024 10:52 AM IST
India News Live Updates: Malayalam actor Siddique quits AMMA general secretary post over rape allegation
- The decision to resign came a day after an actress reiterated her allegations of sexual assault and rape that she had first made in 2019 through a Facebook post. The alleged incident took place in a hotel in 2016
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Aug 25, 2024 10:23 AM IST
World News Live Updates: King Charles could consider truce with ‘most beloved son’ Harry on spiritual leaders’ advice
- King Charles, who has received advice from spiritual leaders, could consider forming a truce with Prince Harry.
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Aug 25, 2024 10:14 AM IST
World News Live Updates: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France for ‘offences’ related to app: Report
- Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested at the Bourget airport in France on Saturday for alleged offences related to the messaging app.
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Aug 25, 2024 10:11 AM IST
World News Live Updates: Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns ‘sick old man’ Putin with new drone missile
- Volodymyr Zelensky said the new weapon, Palianytsia, was faster and more powerful than the domestically made drones that Kyiv has so far used against Russia.
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Aug 25, 2024 10:04 AM IST
World News Live Updates: ‘You are in danger’: What Israel told residents of southern Lebanon before launching air strikes
- Hezbollah announced that it had launched a large number of drones after Israel carried out pre-emptive strikes on Lebanon early on Sunday
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Aug 25, 2024 9:50 AM IST
Cities Live Updates: Bengaluru traffic advisory for Krishna Janmashtami 2024; Check restrictions, alternate routes
- The guidelines issued will be in effect from Monday (August 26) 08.00 am to Tuesday (August 27) 6.00 am, the advisory, stated.
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Aug 25, 2024 9:38 AM IST
World News Live Updates: Hezbollah says ‘fired 320 Katyusha rockets at Israel’; Tel Aviv launches air strikes in southern Lebanon
- Israel said it has launched air strikes in southern Lebanon to thwart an offensive by the group.
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Aug 25, 2024 9:02 AM IST
World News Live Updates: Meghan Markle has one ‘major condition’ for Prince Harry for potential UK return
Aug 25, 2024 8:53 AM IST
India News Live Updates: Morning brief: PDP promises to restore J&K’s ‘original’ status; Union minister defends Great Nicobar project, and more
- A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out
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Aug 25, 2024 8:52 AM IST
World News Live Updates: Anthony Fauci was hospitalised after contracting West Nile virus this month, know about the disease
Aug 25, 2024 8:41 AM IST
India News Live Updates: Punjab NRI shooting: How mother’s intervention, weapon failure saved his life | Video
Aug 25, 2024 8:33 AM IST
India News Live Updates: CBI raids RG Kar Medical College ex-principal Sandip Ghosh’s residence, 14 other locations in corruption probe
Aug 25, 2024 8:00 AM IST
World News Live Updates: Bangladesh’s new ruler is in a race against time
Aug 25, 2024 7:51 AM IST
India News Live Updates: Unified Pension Scheme: Who is eligible? What’s the minimum amount? Explained
- The central government has approved a new Unified Pension Scheme which is set to benefit around 23 lakh government employees
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Aug 25, 2024 7:21 AM IST
World News Live Updates: Bill Maher says Harris ignoring press is ‘more insulting than what Trump does’: ‘What she’s kind of saying is…’
- It has been a month since Kamala Harris was endorsed by Joe Biden, but she has yet to hold news conferences or do interviews.
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Aug 25, 2024 7:06 AM IST
India News Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi claims no ‘Miss India, top media anchor’ from Dalit, tribal, OBC communities
- Gandhi pressed the need for a caste census, saying that it was not for “any political reasons” but to “include 90 per cent of India’s poor in the mainstream”.
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