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Kumbhabhishekam concludes on a grand note at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:58
Pontiff of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham Shankara Vijayendra Saraswati performs the sacred consecration on the Vimana Gopuram as hundreds of devotees witness the rituals atop Indrakeeladri
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Salim Merchant on AR Rahman’s ‘communal bias’ row

Times of India - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:53
Music composer Salim Merchant has responded to A. R. Rahman's remarks about potential communal bias in Bollywood. Merchant stated he doesn't personally believe bias plays a role, citing Rahman's prominent role in the upcoming 'Ramayana' film as evidence of the industry valuing talent irrespective of religion.
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HALEU-Thorium fuel unsuitable for Indian nuclear reactors: study

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:51
The proponents of ANEEL, a new type of nuclear fuel, have suggested it can be dropped into existing reactors, including PHWRs, allowing them to use thorium today
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Stone thrown at Vande Bharat near Aluva in Kerala, RPF launches probe

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:51
No passenger was injured in the incident, though the stone caused scratches on the body of the train
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Scheduled Caste youth dies in police custody in Sivaganga, family alleges torture

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:51
According to sources, the Manamadurai police had arrested Akash, 26, and his acquaintance Guna, both from Manamadurai, two days ago for allegedly attacking two men with sharp weapons and causing injuries
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Himachal to bring law ensuring 25% reservation for women in Class-III recruitment, says CM Sukhu

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:49
Says a special recruitment drive for women sub-inspectors will be undertaken in the Police Department.
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'Will not sign other bills until Save America Act is passed': Donald Trump

Times of India - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:49
President Trump declared he will not sign any further legislation until Congress passes the Save America Act, deeming it a top priority. He urged lawmakers to expedite its passage, even suggesting a filibuster.
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Second part of Budget Session all set for stormy start

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:47
The Opposition, which will be meeting on March 9 for a strategy session at Mallikarjun Kharge’s office, is hoping to press its point, at least in public discourse, as the numbers show that the motion will be defeated
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SUV catches fire after hit-and-run accident in Bengaluru; woman injured

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:42
After the collision, the SUV driver allegedly continued to drive, dragging the motorcycle along the road. During the process, petrol leaked from the bike and the friction is suspected to have triggered a fire in the car.
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PM Modi vows to defeat Trinamool’s ‘arrogant’ politics after ‘insult’ to President

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:39
Calling the treatment meted out to the President “heart-wrenching”, Mr. Modi said the Trinamool government did not make proper arrangements for the event
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Women steer change, form 45% workforce at VOC Port’s Berth 9 container terminal

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:37
From RTG crane operators, wharf checkers, to medical personnel, and as members of the planning team, officials say there has been a conscious effort to make the terminal more inclusive
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Cruise ship with 619 passengers calls at New Mangalore Port

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:36
It was the third cruise vessel of the current cruise season. The ship’s itinerary covered Colombo, Kochi, Mangaluru, Goa and Mumbai.
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‘Apocalyptic’ scenes in Tehran: Massive inferno erupts after explosions – video

Times of India - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:24
Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple fuel storage facilities in Tehran and Karaj, causing large fires and explosions. The Israeli military confirmed the strikes, stating the facilities supported Iran's armed forces. In retaliation, Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, which also reportedly struck ballistic missile sites. At least four people were killed in the strikes.
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'Why? Why? Why?' Mamata questions timing of President venue row before Bengal polls

Times of India - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:22
Speaking from the central Kolkata sit-in platform, Banerjee responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism earlier in the day, in which he accused the TMC government of “insulting” a woman tribal leader and the President of the country. In reply, Banerjee displayed an enlarged photograph showing the Prime Minister seated beside veteran BJP leader LK Advani while the President stood nearby.
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The little-known Jaipur connection of the T20 World Cup trophy

Times of India - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 12:01
Jaipur-based designer Amit Pabuwal said he made the T20 World Cup trophy after the initial design concept was prepared by Australia’s Minale Bryce.
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In Chennai, a former Commissioner’s name lives on, in different forms

Hindu - Sun, 03/08/2026 - 11:27
Nearly ten years since historian V. Sriram pointed out that two road name boards would cause Sir Eric Conran-Smith to turn in his grave, those twin errors persist
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