Jharkhand Factory Fire: Three Engineers Killed in Blaze, Safety Questions Emerge
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Jharkhand Factory Fire: Three Engineers Killed in Blaze, Safety Questions Emerge

August 22, 2026
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A major fire at a steel plant in Hehal, Bhurkunda, in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district, has claimed the lives of three people and left another person injured. The incident occurred during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, according to local police. The tragedy has raised fresh concerns about industrial safety

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US Imposes 50% Tariffs on $20 Billion of Canadian Goods: What the Trade Breakdown Means
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US Imposes 50% Tariffs on $20 Billion of Canadian Goods: What the Trade Breakdown Means

August 22, 2026
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The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on around $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after last-minute trade negotiations between Washington and Ottawa failed to produce an agreement. The tariffs took effect on August 22, marking a fresh escalation in trade tensions between the two long-standing allies. The immediate impact

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Trump Calls Strait of Hormuz ‘US Territory’: What His Iran Warning Means for Global Security
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Trump Calls Strait of Hormuz ‘US Territory’: What His Iran Warning Means for Global Security

August 22, 2026
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US President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Iran by describing the Strait of Hormuz as “American territory” and insisting that Iran will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. His remarks come as Washington and Tehran remain locked in a wider confrontation over the strategic waterway and Iran’s

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Russia’s Escalation Warning to Britain: Why the Ukraine War Is Entering a More Dangerous Phase
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Russia’s Escalation Warning to Britain: Why the Ukraine War Is Entering a More Dangerous Phase

August 22, 2026
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Britain’s response to Russia’s latest warning over the use of British-made drones in attacks inside Russian territory has highlighted a growing dilemma for Western governments: how far can military support for Ukraine go before it risks direct confrontation with Russia? The issue is becoming increasingly important as Ukraine receives weapons

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Alaska Charter Plane Crash: 8 Aboard Aircraft Crashes Near Remote Radar Site, Investigation Underway
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Alaska Charter Plane Crash: 8 Aboard Aircraft Crashes Near Remote Radar Site, Investigation Underway

August 21, 2026
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A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed in western Alaska, near the remote Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site, after departing from Anchorage. The incident triggered a search-and-rescue operation in an isolated part of the state, with authorities initially withholding details about the condition of those on board. According to

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Nvidia and China’s AI Chip Market: Why the Reported China Chip Plan Matters
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Nvidia and China’s AI Chip Market: Why the Reported China Chip Plan Matters

August 21, 2026
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Nvidia’s position in China’s artificial intelligence market is facing another major test after a report suggested that the US chipmaker could ship a new AI processor designed specifically for Chinese customers by the end of 2026. However, Nvidia has since rejected the report, saying it has no plans to develop

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NTA Defends ₹200 Answer Key Challenge Fee: Is the System Really Fair for Students?
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NTA Defends ₹200 Answer Key Challenge Fee: Is the System Really Fair for Students?

August 21, 2026
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has defended its ₹200-per-question answer key challenge fee, rejecting concerns that the process is too expensive for students. The agency said the system is designed to ensure that only genuine objections are submitted and that a valid challenge can benefit every candidate who appeared for

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Karnataka SIR: 43.8 Lakh Voters Face Verification Notices — What It Means for the Electoral Roll
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Karnataka SIR: 43.8 Lakh Voters Face Verification Notices — What It Means for the Electoral Roll

August 21, 2026
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August 21, 2026: Around 43.8 lakh voters in Karnataka have been flagged for further verification under the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. These voters reportedly fall into categories involving anomalies or lack of mapping with previous electoral records and may be asked to provide documents establishing

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FBI Adds Indian National Kamal to Wanted List Over Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Extortion Case
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FBI Adds Indian National Kamal to Wanted List Over Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Extortion Case

August 21, 2026
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The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has placed an Indian national identified as Kamal on its wanted fugitives list over his alleged involvement with the Lawrence Bishnoi Organized Crime Group. The development highlights growing US scrutiny of Indian-linked organised crime networks operating across international borders. According to the FBI,

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Iran Calls Trump’s New Sanctions “Economic Terrorism”: What the US Pressure Campaign Means
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Iran Calls Trump’s New Sanctions “Economic Terrorism”: What the US Pressure Campaign Means

August 21, 2026
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Iran has strongly condemned the latest US economic offensive announced by President Donald Trump, describing Washington’s new measures as “economic terrorism” and accusing the United States of using economic pressure as another form of warfare. Trump has described the campaign as the “most crushing economic operation” ever directed against a

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