August 8, 2026 12:01 PM

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PM Modi & Israel PM review progress in India-Israel special strategic partnership

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the two leaders reviewed progress in various aspects of partnership. Mr Netanyahu wrote on X yesterday, responding to PM Modi’s post regarding the conversation between the leaders. During the phone call on Thursd...

August 8, 2026 11:56 AM

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Railways announces 112 special train services for Onam Season

The number of special train services announced by the Railways to Keralam for the Onam season has risen to 112. The special services are mainly being operated to and from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Onam special services are available to the eastern region also. Akashvani co...

August 8, 2026 11:53 AM

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7 killed, 11 injured in bus accident in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

Seven people were killed and 11 others injured in a private bus accident in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh this morning. The accident occurred near Chaluanj Mor at Bairagarh under the Tissa police station in the Churah Assembly constituency.    According to the State Emergency Operation Cen...

August 8, 2026 11:38 AM

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NIA files chargesheet against two accused in cross-border terror conspiracy

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against two accused in a cross-border terror conspiracy. Both are involved in the alleged smuggling of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), a firearm and heroin across the India-Pakistan border for use in planned attacks in Punjab and ...

August 8, 2026 11:25 AM

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UPI transactions to remain free for consumers & small merchants, clarifies PCI

The Payments Council of India (PCI) has announced that UPI will continue to be free for consumers. In a statement, the PCI affirmed that every Indian can continue to make instant digital payments without any transaction charges. It also noted that small merchants will not be charged for accepting di...

August 8, 2026 9:18 AM

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US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill seeking 100% tariff over five countries

The US Senate has voted overwhelmingly to approve a bill to punish Russia and key buyers of its petroleum products, such as China and other countries, claiming that such trade helps fuel the Ukraine war. The bill, renamed the Lindsey O. Graham sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, was approved by...