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Business

Google, Meta Face Parliament Panel on IT Rules

By BPN News Desk
Representatives of Google, Meta, X and Snapchat appeared before a parliamentary committee examining the regulation of social media platforms, online safety, data privacy and public order in India. Social Media Platforms Face Parliament Panel The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology questioned the technology companies about their
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International

25 US States Sue Trump Over New Tariffs

By BPN News Desk
A coalition of 25 US states has sued the Trump administration over new tariffs imposed on dozens of trading partners, arguing that the measures exceed presidential authority and violate federal trade law. States Challenge Trump Tariff Policy The lawsuit was filed in the US Court of International Trade by Democratic-led states, including New York, California, […]
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International

WHO Condemns Strike Near Gaza Hospital

By BPN News Desk
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has condemned an Israeli strike near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza, renewing calls for medical facilities and supplies to be protected. Israeli Strike Damages Gaza Medical Supplies The August 1 strike destroyed two medical storage warehouses near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah. The facilities
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South India State News

Vijay Defers Visit Amid Cauvery Protests

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has postponed his scheduled Bengaluru visit after Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar sought more time amid escalating protests over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute. Vijay Postpones Bengaluru Cauvery Visit Vijay was expected to visit Bengaluru on August 3 for discussions aimed at resolving the renewed dispute between
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National

Farooq Abdullah Questions J&K Border Security

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National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has demanded an investigation into recent terrorist killings in south Kashmir, questioning how attackers entered Jammu and Kashmir despite tight border security. Farooq Abdullah Questions Border Security Speaking in Bijbehara, Abdullah asked authorities to identify those responsible for killing a police officer and two migrant
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South India State News

Kerala Flood Toll Rises to 11

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Heavy monsoon rain and flooding across Kerala have killed at least 11 people, while more than 7,600 residents have been moved to relief camps as emergency operations continue. Kerala Flood Death Toll Reaches 11 The fatalities were reported in separate rain-related incidents as intense downpours triggered flooding, landslides, falling trees and other hazards across the […]
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International

Taslima Nasreen Backs Sheikh Hasina’s Return

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Bangladesh-born author Taslima Nasreen has called for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return to Bangladesh and urged authorities to lift restrictions on the Awami League. Taslima Nasreen Backs Hasina’s Return Nasreen said Hasina should be allowed to return and participate in Bangladesh’s political process. She argued that banning the Awami League was undemocratic
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International

Pakistan Peace Rally Bombing Kills 14

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At least 14 people were killed and more than 20 injured when a suicide bomber attacked an anti-militancy peace rally in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Suicide Bombing Targets Swat Peace Rally The explosion occurred near a police station in Kabal, a town in the Swat district, as hundreds of residents participated in a demonstration […]
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International

Iran, Oman Near New Hormuz Shipping Deal

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Iran has said it is close to reaching an agreement with Oman on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially easing months of disruption to global energy supplies. Iran Oman Hormuz Deal Nears Completion Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran and Muscat were approaching an understanding on new navigation arrangements in […]