August 5, 2026

‘Diplomatically unusual’: Western missions mourn Bangladesh student leader; former diplomat Kanwal Sibal flags anti-India agenda

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Funeral procession of Osman Hadi in Dhaka (ANI file photo) Western diplomatic missions in Bangladesh, including the United Nations, the United States, the European Union, Germany and France, have “unusually” mourned the death of Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, issuing condolence messages after he was killed earlier this month.Former foreign secretary and diplomat Kanwal…

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Aviation expansion: Akasa Air eyes Kenya, Egypt, East Africa routes; upbeat on Boeing delivery schedule, says CEO

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Akasa Air is evaluating new routes to Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt and other international destinations as part of its next phase of overseas expansion, CEO and founder Vinay Dube said. The three-year-old airline, which has grown steadily since its launch, now feels “very good” about its Boeing aircraft delivery schedule.“Our aircraft are capable of hitting the…

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‘Creating false narrative’: Oil ministry reacts to ‘fear mongering’ on 20% ethanol-blended petrol on vehicles; Here’s what it said

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The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Tuesday strongly rejected what it calls “fear-mongering” over the performance and safety of E20 fuel, a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, saying claims of drastic fuel efficiency loss and insurance issues are “misplaced” and “creating a false narrative.”In a detailed press release on Tuesday, the…

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Kalyani Priyadarshan’s ‘Lokah: Chapter 1- Chandra’ beats Alia Bhatt’s ‘Gangubai Kathiwadi’ to become the 3rd highest grossing female led film of Indian Cinema | Hindi Movie News

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Kalyani Priyadarshan’s ‘Lokah: Chapter 1- Chandra,’ backed by Dulquer Salmaan and directed by Domini Arun, continues its box office domination. Surpassing Rs 137.75 crore in 25 days, it’s now the third highest-grossing female-led Indian film, surpassing Alia Bhatt’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi.’ The Malayalam film is part of a five-part series and has become the highest grossing…

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Punjab CM Mann, Kejriwal attend ‘Kirtan Darbar’ in Srinagar Gurdwara | India News

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CHANDIGARH: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday joined the ‘Sangat’ in a ‘Kirtan Darbar’ at a Gurdwara in Srinagar organised by the state government to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. The ‘Sangat’ was held at Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi in the summer capital of Jammu…

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‘Steady lighthouse’: PM Modi projects India as beacon of stability; hails maritime progress, trade leadership | India News

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PM Modi calls India a ‘steady lighthouse’ (PTI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra PM Modi on Wednesday described India as a “steady lighthouse” for the world amid global tensions and trade disruptions, projecting the country as a symbol of stability and growth.Speaking at the Maritime Leaders Conclave during the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai,…

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