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‘Hijab on their heads, not minds’: Owaisi calls Allahabad HC ruling ‘attack on Islam’
Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the recent Allahabad High Court ruling that denied a student the right to wear a hijab, labeling it an attack on Islam and individual religious liberties. The court dismissed the petition on the grounds of insufficient religious documentation, emphasizing students had followed uniform rules while reiterating that no enforceable right is granted
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Amazon shuts down its 21-yr-old platform that Bezos described as ‘artificial AI’
Amazon has announced that it will shut down its Mechanical Turk platform on September 30, 2026. Once a vital link for hundreds of thousands seeking flexible digital tasks, the service has struggled against the rise of advanced AI technologies and new competitor platforms. Previously, Amazon aimed to pivot Mechanical Turk for its AI training requirements,
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Why private missile manufacturing could be a game changer for India’s defence readiness
India’s defense sector is expanding self-reliance in missile manufacturing. DRDO is transferring conventional missile technologies to private companies. This move allows domestic firms to undertake full-scale missile production. It aims to cut import dependence and boost indigenous value addition. The initiative strengthens India’s position in the global missile export market.
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‘ICC letting them get away’: Manjrekar wants strict action against Sooryavanshi, Jaiswal
The incident happened on the first day after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal. The India opener had hit three boundaries in the over before Fernando bowled him with a delivery that beat his defence.
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Gold price prediction today: Why gold prices are rising? Check August 26, 2026 outlook
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing a positive bias, and while short-term news related fluctuations may occur, the long-term outlook is bullish, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.
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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for August 26, 2026 – check list
Stock market recommendations: Tata Steel, Max Healthcare Institute, and Narayana Hrudayalaya – these are the top stok picks from Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares for August 26, 2026:
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US embassies across the world to visa applicants: Your application is on hold
In a global move, US embassies are postponing immigrant visa interviews as new officers undergo training. This initiative seeks to standardize how applicants are evaluated based on the potential for public charge implications. This pause disrupts the plans of many applicants who have already made substantial travel and housing investments. Unfortunately, the State Department has
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Seven dead, nine Chinese workers missing after fire at gas chemical complex in Russia
A fire at a gas chemical complex in Russia’s Amur region has claimed seven lives. Six Chinese nationals were among the deceased in the Tuesday incident. Nine more Chinese workers are currently missing after the blaze. The fire broke out at the facility and was later extinguished. The plant’s press service confirmed the tragic events
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Anthropic tells SF staff to WFH over security guard strike threat that union denies
Anthropic asked employees at its San Francisco offices to work from home on Monday and Tuesday after security contractor Allied Universal warned of a possible strike by its guards. The SEIU, which represents those workers, says it has called no strike authorisation vote and issued no strike threat this week. The union has been negotiating