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8-point India-China deal: What does it mean for India? | Worldview

Hindu - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 16:37
India and China agree to an 8-point consensus in boundary talks during NSA Doval’s Beijing’s visit.
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B. Nagendra resigns from Karnataka Cabinet amid Valmiki Corporation scam row

Hindu - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 16:32
Nagendra has also announced his decision to quit the membership of the Legislative Assembly and challenged the BJP to face him the elections
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3,400 SIR forms found at Navi Mumbai photocopy shop; 5 BLOs suspended

Times of India - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 16:29
A significant controversy arose when five Booth Level Officers were suspended after voter enumeration forms were found in a photocopy shop. This event ignited tensions between Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP activists in Navi Mumbai. Authorities seized numerous printed Special Intensive Revision forms from the premises, and a case was filed against an individual for illegal possession. The opposition has since questioned the validity of the voter roll revision efforts.
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Students find colleges ‘missing’ when they go for enrolment in professional courses

Hindu - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 16:26
When students paid the fee to the Karnataka Examinations Authority, downloaded the seat confirmation slip, and went to the colleges to enrol, they found that there was no college at the given address
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Saif Ali Khan stabbing incident: Accused Mohammad Shariful Islam seeks to plead guilty

Times of India - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 16:23
The Bangladeshi national accused in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case has approached the court. Mohammad Shariful Islam expressed his willingness to plead guilty and sought leniency. The court has asked the prosecution to file its reply and adjourned the hearing. Charges were framed against Islam under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Saif Ali Khan was repeatedly stabbed by an intruder inside his Bandra residence.
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PML-N's Iftikhar Gillani elected as PoK 'prime minister'

Hindu - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 16:17
Mr. Gillani, of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), secured 30 of the 44 votes in the so-called legislative assembly during its session in Muzaffarabad, the region’s capital
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1991 reforms could have begun in 1981, but not during Rajaji’s time, says Chidambaram

Hindu - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 16:15
The former Union Minister stated that before 1981, capitalist countries claimed to support an open market economy, but the absence of a rules-based global order prevented poor and middle-income countries from doing the same
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Niranam Punyaalan claims Sree Narayana Trophy at 86th Kannetti boat race

Hindu - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 16:08
Rowed by the Kumarakom Town Boat Club under the banner of Souhridham 87, the boat crossed the finish line first to secure the championship title along with a cash prize of ₹1.5 lakh. Naduvilaparamban, rowed by Sangham Kannetti, in second place, followed by St. Pius Tenth, operated by the Iruvar Boat Club, in third
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Zohran Mamdani forms business council as JPMorgan, BlackRock, Google & others push back

Times of India - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 16:06
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has established a new Business Advisory Council. This group includes fifteen prominent business leaders from various sectors. Some major corporate executives declined to join the new council. The council will meet quarterly to offer strategic guidance to the mayor. This initiative aims to foster collaboration between city hall and business leaders.
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‘Several duplicate voters still on draft rolls’

Hindu - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 16:02
Furnish complete anomaly and ASDD lists to parties
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Konda Surekha reaches out to Revanth through Rakhi amid disciplinary row

Hindu - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 16:01
The meeting assumes significance as it was the first interaction between Ms. Surekha and Mr. Revanth Reddy since a controversy erupted over remarks made by her daughter, Konda Sushmitha, against the Chief Minister
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Brevis’ 75 goes in vain as Namibia stun South Africa in tri-series opener

Times of India - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 16:01
In a thrilling opening match, Namibia triumphed over South Africa by an eighteen-run margin. Although the hosts set a target of 163 runs, they successfully defended it as their bowlers limited the Proteas to just 145 runs. Dewald Brevis fought valiantly with a score of 75, but it fell short.
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India's forex reserves hit all-time high of $729.33bn after $12.42bn jump

Times of India - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 16:00
India's foreign exchange reserves reached an all-time high of $729.328 billion. This surge marks eight consecutive weeks of significant increases in reserves. Foreign currency assets and gold holdings were the primary drivers of this substantial rise. Measures to attract overseas dollar inflows contributed to the record accumulation of reserves. The Reserve Bank of India's interventions also played a role in managing these inflows.
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Rs 30,000 deal, 8 SIM cards and a young couple: The spy trail from Delhi to Pakistan

Times of India - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 15:33
Delhi Police arrested a couple for allegedly working with Pakistan's ISI since 2024. They procured Indian SIM cards and sent them to Pakistan via Dubai. The couple provided logistical support and recruited people for espionage activities. Their Pakistani handlers paid them for the SIM cards and sensitive information. Investigations continue to identify more members of this alleged espionage network.
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From Anaya Bangar to Imane Khelif: The biggest transgender debates in sport

Times of India - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 14:57
Anaya Bangar's comeback in cricket reignites discussions on transgender athletes worldwide. The involvement of Laurel Hubbard in the Olympics represented a historic moment for diversity in sports. Lia Thomas's NCAA victory sparked intense conversations about eligibility in collegiate athletics. Meanwhile, the case of Emily Bridges in cycling has catalyzed shifts in international policies.
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China property crisis: Why Beijing is moving away from the pre-sale model

Times of India - Fri, 08/28/2026 - 14:54
China's central bank and financial regulator unveiled new property sector guidelines. These measures aim to reduce developer reliance on presale funds significantly. Mortgages will now be issued only after housing projects are fully completed. Local governments will promote the sale of completed homes to prevent delivery risks. Financial institutions will take a greater role in project financing and monitoring.
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