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Assam study finds cobra, krait can inject venom after death

Such envenoming has largely been reported in the cases of rattlesnakes, copperheads, spitting cobras, and the Australian red-bellied black snakes

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Kishtwar Himalayas an important snow leopard habitat, flags survey

A study in Jammu & Kashmir confirms year-round presence of snow leopards, highlighting Kishtwar Himalayas as a vital habitat for this species.

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TAMIL NADU

An ode to Madras, in 1939

The Chennai Kanchi while speaking of the glories of Madras, also warns the then ruling dispensation of the evanescence of rule, empire and domination

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On walk, ex-Cong councillor in Gujarat stabbed to death

In a shocking incident, Iqbal Malek, a former Congress councillor, was fatally stabbed during his morning walk in Bakrol, Anand, Gujarat. The body was discovered by a passerby around 8:30 am on Tuesday. Police have initiated an investig ...more

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INDIA bloc names former SC judge Sudershan Reddy as its VP candidate

The opposition has nominated former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy as their vice-presidential candidate to challenge NDA's C P Radhakrishnan, framing the election as a battle to protect constitutional values.

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Mumbai rain live updates: Mumbai under orange alert; rain expected to subside

Mumbai rain live updates: The cumulative rainfall recorded at the India Meteorological Department’s Santacruz observatory in Mumbai for the month of August till now is 954 mm.

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Nehru erred in signing IWT sans Parliament support: Modi in NDA meeting

According to a person aware of the details, the PM told the lawmakers that now states such as Jammu & Kashmir can get the water that was otherwise diverted to the neighbouring country.

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'He's interested in sports, but doesn't play games in politics': PM Modi on NDA vice-president nominee CP Radhakrishnan

PM Modi endorsed NDA's vice-presidential candidate, CP Radhakrishnan, highlighting their long friendship and Radhakrishnan's dedication to public service. Modi urged opposition support, praising Radhakrishnan's integrity. The PM also ce ...more

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‘Successful strikes, not Mr Trump...’: Shashi Tharoor backs India's stance on truce with Pakistan

Shashi Tharoor said that it was India's successful strikes "and not Mr Trump", that led Pakistan to appeal for peace with India back in May.

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TAMIL NADU

When the Madras Presidency was spread across 1,59,798 square miles

The vast Presidency, back then, comprised just 21 districts. Of them, three lay within the influence of the never-failing rains of the southwest monsoon

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YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy to be released from jail today

Andhra Pradesh High Court grants the YSRCP leader bail in the Rustum mining case

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PM, CMs, mins to go if held for 30 days on serious charges: Bills

Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce three bills mandating the resignation or removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and ministers if they are detained for 30 consecutive days on allegations of offenses punishable by fiv ...more

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Discoms told to be alert amid heavy rain forecast in A.P.

APGENCO Managing Director K.V.N. Chakradhar Babu reviews critical equipment works at BHEL, Haridwar

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South vs South: Oppn names ex-SC judge Reddy as V-P pick

Justice Reddy’s nomination means that the vice-presidential election will be a battle between two candidates from southern India, a first for the position. In the 781-member electoral college comprising both Houses of Parliament, the ...more

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TAMIL NADU

When DMK opposed a Vice-President candidate from Tamil Nadu 41 years ago

On August 1, 1984, the Congress (I) Parliamentary board formally nominated R. Venkataraman, who was serving as the Defence Minister in Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s Cabinet, for the office of Vice-President of India

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DELHI

CM Gupta: No flood threat as Yamuna level will decrease

The CM, who stepped barefoot into the inundated lanes of Yamuna Bazar and interacted with residents, enquired after their well-being and reiterated that the government was keeping close watch

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DELHI

Delhi HC directs committee to file steps taken to access autistic girl’s admission

The high court on August 5 had constituted a committee of experts to assess if the child was medically fit to be admitted to GD Goenka School or to an institution specially designed for CWSN.

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Health dept issues alert regarding contaminated saline packs

Dextrose with saline injections and IV fluid packs are commonly used in hospitals to rehydrate patients, restore electrolyte balance, and provide quick energy.

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