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    BJP's New Outreach Strategy: Engaging Gen Z

    The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is shifting its outreach strategy to engage with Generation Z. The party plans to transition from one-way messaging to two-way dialogue by increasing its presence on platforms popular among this demographic, such as Instagram, Snapchat, and Reddit. The cabinet and BJP chief's team are expected to include more young faces to facilitate this engagement.
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    Telangana CM's 'Criminal Waste' Remark Sparks Row Over Engineering Students' Skills

    Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's comments questioning the job-readiness and skills of engineering graduates have sparked a political controversy. Revanth Reddy described the situation as a 'criminal waste' during an interaction, drawing criticism from opposition parties BRS and BJP. They accused him of insulting students and questioned the government's role in addressing education and employment gaps. The remark has also triggered protests from engineering students.
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    Dollar Falls Amidst High Demand for Pesos

    The wholesale dollar fell for the second day, discounting eight pesos or 0.5% to 1,488 pesos, moving away from its recent nominal record of $1,498. The exchange rate thus returned to levels similar to those shown on July 23. The downward trend for the dollar is associated with the lack of liquidity in the peso market following the large-scale bond auction of short-term Treasury bonds on Wednesday, which resulted in an increase in interbank (REPO) rates and in overnight loans between private parties on Thursday. The BCRA set a ceiling for its exchange rate band scheme at $1,843.63, a limit that it widened to 355.63 pesos or 23.9% for the margin for the float of the official exchange rate.
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    Over 50,000 Migrants Cross into Ceuta; Italy Suspends Schengen Agreement

    Over 50,000 migrants crossed irregularly from Morocco into Ceuta, an autonomous Spanish city in North Africa, on July 30. The Ministry of Interior reported that 48,300 people had already returned voluntarily to Morocco, leaving less than 2,000 in the enclave. At least 57 people died during the crossing. Spanish authorities described the incident as a 'violation of Spain's territorial integrity'. Italy temporarily suspended the Schengen free movement system with Spain in response to the crisis.
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    OnePlus Launches N6x With 7,000mAh Battery in India

    OnePlus has launched the N6x, a mid-range smartphone, in India. The device features a 6.8-inch LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex processor. It sports a 7,000mAh battery with 15W charging, a 13MP rear camera, and a 5MP front-facing camera. The N6x runs OxygenOS 16 and is available in two storage variants: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage for ₹18,999 and 4GB RAM + 128GB storage for ₹20,999. It comes in Ice Blue and Burgundy Red colors and will go on sale from August 4 through Amazon and the OnePlus India website.
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    China's First UN Security Council Penholder Role on Afghanistan

    China took on its first UN Security Council penholder role on Afghanistan this year, leading negotiations for the renewal of the UNAMA mandate. This shift signals China's growing confidence and competence in UN diplomacy, as well as its willingness to accommodate US interests despite tensions between the two countries. The process revealed China's ability to navigate complex diplomatic challenges and build consensus among council members, even in the face of US skepticism about the mission's future.
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    Copernicus Service Activated for Forest Fires in Boeotia and West Attica

    The Copernicus/Emergency Management Service – Mapping service has been activated to map areas affected by recent fires in the municipalities of Thebes (Boeotia) and Mandra-Eidyllia (West Attica). This activation aims to facilitate the work of competent authorities in managing emergency needs and consequences. Cartographic products and data derived from satellite image analysis will be made available immediately and free of charge to relevant authorities.
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    Oprah Winfrey to Close South African Girls' Academy, Expand Scholarships

    Oprah Winfrey has announced the closure of her Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa by the end of 2027. The boarding school, which opened in 2007, will be handed over to the Gauteng Department of Education. Winfrey plans to expand her commitment to girls' education through a national scholarship program, supporting academically talented students in top schools across the country. The academy has educated over 1000 students and has faced challenges such as allegations of abuse in its early years.
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    FBI and Moldovan Authorities Join Forces Against Transnational Fraud Call Centers

    Special agents from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Diplomatic Security Service have met with Moldovan law enforcement officials to strengthen cooperation in combating transnational fraud call centers. These criminal networks use deceptive online ads and unsolicited phone calls to scam citizens from both the U.S. and Moldova, putting the financial security of families at risk. The FBI and Moldovan authorities aim to dismantle these networks and bring their organizers to justice through intelligence exchange and joint law enforcement measures.
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