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Iran launches strikes on US bases in Kuwait; air defence intercepts missiles, drones
Kuwait’s air defense systems intercepted incoming missiles and drones, with loud explosions reported across the country. The military confirmed these were the result of air defense operations against hostile aerial targets. Citizens were cautioned against approaching any fallen debris, with authorities urging reliance on official information.
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NFHS: Obesity up sharply, as are high blood sugar levels
India faces a growing challenge with lifestyle diseases as the latest NFHS-6 survey reveals a significant increase in obesity and high blood sugar levels among adults. Nearly one in three women and over one in four men are now overweight or obese, with elevated blood sugar also climbing sharply.
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IndiGo to halt Manchester flight from August 31
IndiGo is temporarily halting its wide-body flights to Manchester from August 31 due to extended flight routes caused by airspace restrictions amid the Iran conflict. Rising aviation fuel costs and forex volatility have also contributed to this decision, leading the airline to return one of its leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
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Justice Mohana 12th woman to be sworn in as SC judge
Venkata Subramani Mohana’s swearing-in as a Supreme Court judge marks a significant milestone, adding to the 12 women who have served on the bench. Her elevation follows Justice Indu Malhotra as the second advocate to reach this position. The apex court’s history, which was exclusively male until 1989, has seen gradual progress in female representation.
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Court summons Naveen Jindal, former coal secretary
A Delhi court has taken cognisance of charges against industrialist Naveen Jindal, former coal secretary P C Parekh, and others in a coal block allocation case. The charges include criminal conspiracy, cheating, and corruption, stemming from alleged irregularities in the allocation of the Gare Palma IV/1 coal block. The court has summoned the accused to
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ED on Dawood’s drug trail, raids 20 locations
A nationwide crackdown is underway to dismantle an international drug syndicate, with the ED conducting searches across 20 locations. The operation targets associates of fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim, following intelligence from a recently deported associate involved in mephedrone smuggling. The probe focuses on precursor chemical suppliers, manufacturers, traffickers, and hawala operators.
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No criminality, says Delhi court, closes Hindalco coal case
A Delhi court has discharged Hindalco Industries, its former president S K Tamotia, and former general manager PRS Mani in a decade-old coal block allocation case. The court found no evidence of criminal conspiracy or illegality, stating the CBI failed to establish its case.
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SC junks MHA’s order rejecting IPS officer’s VRS plea
The Supreme Court has ordered the Home Ministry to reconsider its rejection of IPS officer Abdur Rahman’s voluntary retirement request. The officer, facing charges including torture and a second marriage without consent, had sought retirement in 2019. The court emphasized a fresh examination of his plea, considering subsequent chargesheets and the state government’s inability to