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Silver climbs Rs 5K, gold up by Rs 2K

The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,54,000 per 10 grams in the previous session.

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Bengaluru man kills 2 daughters at 5-star hotel, attempts suicide; note cites wife’s affair - The Times of India
Bengaluru man kills 2 daughters at 5-star hotel, attempts suicide; note cites wife’s affair The Times of India Bengaluru Man Books 5-Star Hotel Room, Kills 2 Children, Attempts Suicide NDTV Man kills 2 daughters, attempts suicide at 5-star hotel near Bengaluru airport Hindustan Times Man strangles 2 daughters at five-star hotel, attempts suicide over marital dispute India Today Man strangles two minor daughters to death in Bengaluru five-star hotel, attempts suicide Telegraph India
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Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter Sara Tendulkar calls brother Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding to Saaniya Chandhok a ‘great trial round’ for her own marriage
Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter Sara Tendulkar opens up about her brother Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding to Saaniya Chandhok, calling it a “great trial round” for her own future marriage. She also reveals how her wedding preferences have evolved, shares her views on Gen Z relationships, and discusses Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar’s enduring bond as her relationship inspiration.
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These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 23%
Market breadth (always a better indicator of the underlying sentiment) has remained positive for a few trading sessions in a row. This is what needs to be watched, rather than the movement of the Nifty or Sensex.
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We ducked more basic reforms because of success of 1991 talks: N K Singh
N K Singh recalls the circumstances under which India liberalised its economy. He discusses how India can negotiate a highly uncertain world now, while retaining its growth momentum
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ISSO to engage over 28,000 student-athletes in 2026-27 school sports season
The ISSO, led by Namrata Adani, expects over 28,000 student-athletes from 630 schools to participate in the 2026-27 school sports season.
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PPF or NSC: Which one fits a long-term savings plan better?
Both offer government-backed savings, but their timelines and tax treatment are different.
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FIR against MLA’s security guard & others for attacking protesting ex-Army men in Kolhapur village
FIR against MLA’s security guard & others for attacking protesting ex-Army men in Kolhapur village
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Air India Flight AI-2379: 300-Foot Drop Sparks Fresh Technical Fault Questions | Raw Report
Air India flight AI-2379 from Phuket to Delhi suddenly lost around 300 feet in altitude on August 4, triggering questions over what went wrong mid-air.While the incident was initially attributed to severe turbulence, subsequent reports have pointed to a suspected technical fault involving the aircraft’s flight-control and hydraulic systems. The AAIB has taken over the investigation as questions emerge over the cause of the altitude loss and passenger safety.Watch for the latest details on the AI-2379 investigation. -reportn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtubeCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
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गाजीपुर में राज्य कर्मचारी खिलाड़ियों का जिला स्तरीय चयन/ट्रायल 13 अगस्त को
गाजीपुर। क्रीड़ा अधिकारी देवी प्रसाद ने बताया है कि खेल निदेशालय उ0प्र0, खेल भवन, लखनऊ के तत्वावधान में जिला खेल कार्यालय गाजीपुर के द्वारा राज्य कर्मचारी महिला/पुरूष खिलाड़ियों का विभिन्न खेलों में जिला स्तरीय चयन/ट्रायल्स नेहरू स्पोर्ट्स स्टेडियम गोराबाजार, गाजीपुर के प्रागंण में दिनांक 13-08-2026 को प्रातः 10.00 बजे से किया जायेगा। सिविल सर्विसेज इस [...]
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Hisar : सड़क पर गिरे 2.25 किलो चांदी के टुकड़े, पुलिस ने ढूंढकर बुजुर्ग को लौटाए - dainiktribuneonline.com
सड़क पर गिरे 2 किलो 250 ग्राम चांदी के दो टुकड़ों को ढूंढकर पुलिस ने 80 वर्षीय बुजुर्ग को वापस लौटा दिए। पुलिस ने सीसीटीवी फुटेज की मदद से चांदी के टुकड़ों की तलाश की और उन्हें सुरक्षित बरामद कर...
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PNB Fraud Case: Mumbai Special CBI Court Rejects Nirav Modi’s Sister Purvi Mehta’s Plea To Testify Via Video Conferencing
A special CBI court in Mumbai rejected Purvi Mehta’s plea to record her statement through video conferencing in the PNB fraud case involving Nirav Modi. Mehta, who has sought to turn approver, was opposed by the CBI, which insisted on her physical presence. The case concerns alleged diversion of funds obtained through fraudulent PNB Letters of Undertaking.
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CWG medallists Rishikanta and Bindyarani receive grand welcome in Imphal
Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists Rishikanta and Bindyarani receive a warm welcome in Imphal, pledging to prepare for future competitions.
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Indore: पार्ट टाइम जाब के नाम पर 10 लाख आठ हजार की ऑनलाइन ठगी
टेलीग्राम पर ऑनलाइन जाब और कमीशन मिलने की बात बताई गई। एक टेलीग्राम ग्रुप में जोड़ा गया। इसमें "एनएससी रिसपेस्ट'''' के नाम से एक विज्ञापन आया। होटल-रेस्टोरेंट की लिंक भेजकर उस पर रेटिंग देने की बात कही गई। इस दौरान नाम, पता और अकाउंट की जानकारी भी ले ली गई।
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झारखंड विधानसभा के बाहर कैसे फूटा युवाओं का आक्रोश, देखें ब्लैक & व्हाइट
झारखंड में PSC और SSC परीक्षाओं में धांधली और गड़बड़ी के खिलाफ छात्रों का गुस्सा ऐसा फूटा कि विधानसभा के सुरक्षा घेरे के सातों द्वार दरक गए. कंटीले तार, आंसू गैस से लेकर लाठीचार्ज तक पुलिस की कई कोशिशों के बावजूद प्रदर्शनकारी विधानसभा भवन तक पहुंच गए. रात के अंधेरे में भी छात्र अपनी मांगों पर अड़े हुए हैं. इस घेराव के बाद टकराव बढ़ेगा या सुलह का रास्ता खुलेगा? देखें ब्लैक एंड व्हाइट.
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प्रेम-प्रसंग में भागी युवती मुजफ्फरपुर से मिली:पुलिस ने शिकायत दर्ज होने के बाद एक सप्ताह में बरामद किया
मुजफ्फरपुर जिले में 10 दिनों से लापता एक 19 वर्षीय युवती को पुलिस ने सकुशल सोमवार की शाम को बरामद कर लिया है। यह मामला प्रेम-प्रसंग से जुड़ा बताया जा रहा है। हथौड़ी पुलिस ने एफआईआर दर्ज होने के एक सप्ताह के भीतर मुजफ्फरपुर शहर से युवती को खोज निकाला। हथौड़ी थानाध्यक्ष सत्यनारायण शर्मा के नेतृत्व में पुलिस टीम ने सोमवार शाम को गुप्त सूचना और तकनीकी सहयोग के आधार पर छापेमारी कर युवती को बरामद किया। युवती हथौड़ी थाना क्षेत्र के एक गांव की निवासी है। युवती की मां ने 3 अगस्त 2026 को हथौड़ी थाना में अपनी बेटी के लापता होने की लिखित शिकायत दर्ज कराई थी। शिकायत में बताया गया था कि युवती मुजफ्फरपुर स्थित एक कॉलेज में पढ़ती है। परिजनों को आशंका थी कि वह प्रेम-प्रसंग के चलते घर से चली गई है। आवेदन में एक युवक सहित अन्य लोगों पर युवती को बहला-फुसलाकर ले जाने का आरोप भी लगाया गया था। पुलिस ने शिकायत के आधार पर तुरंत प्राथमिकी दर्ज कर युवती की तलाश शुरू की। तकनीकी अनुसंधान और गुप्त सूचनाओं की मदद से पुलिस को युवती के मुजफ्फरपुर शहर में होने की जानकारी मिली। इसके बाद त्वरित कार्रवाई करते हुए पुलिस टीम ने उसे बरामद कर लिया। फिलहाल युवती को पुलिस अभिरक्षा में रखा गया है और घटनाक्रम के संबंध में प्रारंभिक पूछताछ की जा रही है। हथौड़ी थानाध्यक्ष सत्यनारायण शर्मा ने बताया कि युवती को जल्द ही न्यायालय में प्रस्तुत किया जाएगा, जहां उसका बयान कलमबद्ध कराया जाएगा। न्यायालय के निर्देशानुसार आगे की कानूनी कार्रवाई की जाएगी। पुलिस की इस तत्परतापूर्ण कार्रवाई के कारण एफआईआर दर्ज होने के लगभग एक सप्ताह के अंदर ही युवती की सकुशल बरामदगी संभव हो सकी।
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रिमझिम फुहारों में पालक के जायकेदार व्यंजन - dainiktribuneonline.com
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188-year-old Dividend King just unlocked unexpected growth engine
There are stocks you own for growth. There are stocks you own for income. And then there are the rare ones where a business that appeared to be doing the slo...
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TCS flags possible leak of basic employee data
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Russia’s Proposed Rail Route to India Runs Through Pakistan. Can It Really Work?
Russia is exploring a rail route to the Indian Ocean to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. But the proposed corridor runs through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Can Moscow really build a route to India through its most hostile neighbour?Watch: https://youtu.be/uprCxu6vtqE?si=W8UG7Epxeq-irKNk
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महाजन अस्पताल में अव्यवस्थाओं का आलाम,ग्रामीणा ने अस्पताल पर लगाया ताला, प्रशासन के खिलाफ जमकर जताई नाराजगी
महाजन अस्पताल में अव्यवस्थाओं का आलाम,ग्रामीणा ने अस्पताल पर लगाया ताला, प्रशासन के खिलाफ जमकर जताई नाराजगी बीकानेर। महाजन कस्बे के सामुदायिक स्वास्थ्य केन...
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India Post Drone Delivery: Innovation or a Costly Experiment? Retired Officer Raises Concerns
India Post’s Drone Delivery: Innovation or a Costly Experiment? Retired Postal Officer Raises Concerns Mumbai, 10 August 2026: A retired senior postal officer has raised concerns over the financial viability and long-term sustainability of India Post’s ongoing drone delivery initiatives. In a detailed representation addressed to Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Hon’ble Minister of Communications , Shri Vilas Ingale, Retd. ADPS (A&V), Foreign Post Office, Mumbai, has suggested that drone technology should primarily be used for emergency and inaccessible areas rather than routine mail transportation. The representation draws attention to the Department of Posts' previous experience with dedicated air transportation and urges the Department to carefully assess the financial and operational sustainability of drone-based delivery before expanding the service. India Post’s Earlier Experience with Air Cargo According to the representation, India Post had earlier experimented with dedicated aircraft operations between August 2007 and April 2011 . During the first phase, a Boeing 737-200 freighter was operated on the Kolkata–Guwahati–Imphal–Agartala route to improve mail connectivity in the North-East. Under the subsequent Project Arrow initiative, two additional Boeing 737-200 aircraft were leased from Air India. Routes involving Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Surat and Nagpur were considered, with Nagpur also being considered as a possible hub. The aircraft operated under the name “Logistics Post Air.” However, the service was eventually discontinued in April 2011 amid financial losses. The representation cites an annual expenditure of approximately ₹48 crore and uses this experience as a cautionary example while assessing the present drone initiative. Current Drone Delivery Initiatives India Post has been exploring drone technology for mail and other essential deliveries, particularly in areas where conventional transportation can be difficult. The representation refers to pilot initiatives and trials in several locations, including: Himachal Pradesh: Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur, particularly for delivering medicines and essential supplies when roads are disrupted. Arunachal Pradesh: Villages in East Siang district, where drone delivery can potentially reduce delivery time substantially. Maharashtra: Gadchiroli district, where drone-based delivery was proposed for remote and Naxal-affected villages. Gujarat and Uttarakhand: Trials involving India Post and technology institutions. The representation also refers to the earlier drone-based movement of mail bags between Karjat Post Office and Matheran Post Office , which was subsequently stopped. Should Drones Be Used for Routine Mail Transportation? The central concern raised in the representation is whether drones can economically replace conventional transportation for routine mail movement. Drones offer clear advantages in difficult terrain. They can bypass damaged roads, flooded areas, mountainous terrain and other physical barriers. However, routine mail transportation involves a much larger question of cost per article/mail bag, payload capacity, battery or energy requirements, maintenance, regulatory compliance, manpower and scalability . Therefore, the representation argues that a technology that works extremely well in exceptional circumstances may not necessarily be economical for large-scale routine operations. Suggestion: Use Drones for Emergencies One of the major suggestions is to restrict drone deployment primarily to emergency and inaccessible areas . For example, drones could be deployed during: Floods and natural disasters Road and bridge disruptions Landslides Severe weather conditions Remote and inaccessible villages Emergency delivery of medicines Areas where conventional transportation is temporarily unavailable Such applications could provide significant public-service value while avoiding the cost of maintaining a large-scale routine drone delivery network. Premium Drone Delivery Could Be Considered Another suggestion is to consider additional charges for drone-based delivery if the Department decides to offer it as a premium service. The representation compares this concept with premium postal services such as Speed Post and suggests that customers requiring exceptionally fast or specialized drone delivery could potentially pay an additional fee. Such a model could help the Department assess the actual demand for drone delivery while recovering at least part of the additional operational expenditure. Importance of Field Experience The retired officer has also emphasized the importance of consulting experienced serving and retired postal officials before implementing large-scale technology projects. India Post has an extensive operational network covering urban, rural, remote and difficult geographical areas. Decisions relating to mail transportation therefore require consideration not only of technology but also of: Operational feasibility + Financial sustainability + Field experience + Customer demand + Long-term maintenance The representation argues that technology adoption should be driven by sustainable operational requirements rather than publicity or novelty. Lessons from RMS and Mail Motor Service The letter also highlights the long-standing role of Railway Mail Service (RMS) and Mail Motor Service (MMS) . These transportation systems have supported India Post for decades because they were integrated into the Department's broader mail network and designed for continuous operations. The suggestion is not necessarily to reject new technology, but to ensure that emerging technologies complement established systems wherever they are more economical and practical. Innovation Must Be Matched with Sustainability Drone technology undoubtedly has significant potential for India Post. Its greatest value may be in situations where traditional transportation cannot provide a timely solution. However, before expanding the technology nationwide, India Post may need to undertake a detailed assessment covering: Cost per delivery/mail bag Payload capacity Battery and charging infrastructure Drone maintenance costs Weather limitations Manpower requirements Regulatory and safety requirements Insurance and liability Technology obsolescence Comparison with existing transportation costs Actual customer demand Scalability across different geographical regions A transparent cost-benefit analysis would help determine where drones genuinely provide an advantage over conventional transportation. Conclusion The representation submitted by Shri Vilas Ingale, Retd. ADPS (A&V) raises an important question at a time when India Post is exploring new technologies: Should technological innovation be pursued everywhere, or should it be deployed selectively where it delivers the greatest public and operational value? Drones can become a valuable part of India Post's future transportation network, particularly for emergency deliveries, difficult terrain and inaccessible locations . At the same time, their long-term financial viability for routine mail transportation needs careful evaluation. Rather than viewing drone technology as a replacement for conventional postal transportation, a hybrid model may prove more sustainable—using RMS, MMS, rail, road and air transportation for regular operations while deploying drones where they offer a genuine operational advantage. The representation ultimately leaves the decision with the Department's leadership and calls for a model that balances innovation, financial prudence, operational practicality and the long-term interests of India Post . Postal study for the purpose of postal exams
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Independence Day special: Chittagong Hill Tracts raised India’s flag on August 15, 1947. Two days later, it was Pakistan
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