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    Kerala MPs to Hold Hunger Strike on Onam Against Palakkad Railway Division Bifurcation

    MPs from Kerala will stage a hunger strike on Onam day against the Centre's decision to bifurcate the Palakkad railway division and shift stations, including Mangaluru, to the Mysuru division. The protest will take place from 9 am to 6 pm on August 26 at the Palakkad Railway Divisional Office. Leaders argue that the move could cost the Palakkad division around Rs 600 crore in revenue and make decision-making more difficult for the northern districts of Kerala. Both UDF and LDF leaders have opposed the decision.
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  2. WorldAsiaMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

    India, China to Hold 25th Round of Boundary Talks

    National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is set to visit Beijing on August 24 to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for the 25th round of Special Representatives talks on the boundary issue. The talks come ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit to India for the BRICS summit. Both sides aim to maintain peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and manage their differences.
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  3. WorldMiddle East

    Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant Resumes Full Operation

    Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant, which produces nearly half of the country's electricity, has resumed full operation after low water levels in the Danube River affected its cooling capacity. The plant restarted its third reactor on Saturday and is expected to reach full capacity of 2000 megawatts by Wednesday. Emergency measures, including the construction of a weir and sinking of barges, were taken to raise the water level and enable the restart. The plant had been operating at reduced capacity since late July due to the drought and low water levels.
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    Software Engineer Vinay Gupta Allegedly Beaten to Death by Wife's Family

    31-year-old software engineer Vinay Gupta was beaten to death by his wife Rekha's family members after a domestic dispute over their child's medication. Rekha had allegedly turned off the CCTV camera before the incident. Vinay's parents tried to intervene but failed to stop the assault. Rekha and three others were arrested under charges of murder and abetment.
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    Driver Arrested for Running Over and Killing Dog in Corfu

    A driver has been arrested for deliberately running over and killing a dog while it was sleeping on the road in Corfu. The incident was recorded by a security camera and sparked outrage among locals and animal welfare organizations. The driver faces severe penalties, including imprisonment of up to 10 years and heavy fines, under the current animal protection laws.
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  6. SportsMiddle East

    Akane Yamaguchi Reaches World Badminton Championships Finals

    Japan's Akane Yamaguchi defeated Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong in straight sets to reach the finals of the World Badminton Championships in New Delhi on Saturday. Yamaguchi expressed that she doesn't dwell much on previous wins. Meanwhile, world number 1 Korean shuttler An Se Young won her semi-finals against China's Wang Zhi Yi, looking forward to her finals match against Yamaguchi.
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  9. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Paper Airplanes from Gaza Spark Security Concerns

    Several news outlets reported the discovery of paper airplanes in Israeli territories near the Gaza Strip. Residents and settlers expressed concern, demanding a response from the Israeli army. A military official suggested Hamas could be involved in launching the paper airplanes to test Israeli forces. The Israeli Defense Minister Katz declared paper airplanes a threat to national security.
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  13. WorldMiddle EastChinaPublic Health

    UK Considers Equipping Civilian Ships with Portable Sonar Systems to Detect Russian Submarines

    The UK is exploring the possibility of equipping civilian ships with affordable and portable fiber optic sonar systems capable of detecting Russian submarines and warships at distances over 60 miles. The technology, already tested by the Royal Navy and used by the Dutch military, could help offset the reduction in the British fleet and strengthen defense amid increasing Russian naval activity around UK waters and undersea cables.
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  14. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaResearch

    India Tests First Fully Indigenous AK-203 Rifle 'Sher'

    India has successfully test-fired its first fully indigenous AK-203 assault rifle, named 'Sher', at the Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) facility in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi. The rifle, based on the reliable Kalashnikov design, uses 7.62×39mm ammunition and can fire around 700 rounds per minute with an effective range of up to 800 metres. It uses a detachable magazine holding 30 rounds. Army trials for the weapon are set to begin in September.
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    Russian Strikes Destroy Ukrainian Deployment Points

    Russian military operations have resulted in the destruction of temporary deployment points of two Ukrainian Armed Forces brigades. The strikes were carried out using FAB-500 and FAB-1500 bombs, with the Russian Ministry of Defense confirming the successful destruction of targets. The affected areas include Belozerskoe in the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) and Kurganne in the Kharkiv region.
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    French PM Urges Parliament to Adopt 2027 Budget

    French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has called on parliamentarians to adopt a budget for 2027, warning that delaying it until after the presidential election would lead to disorder. He stressed that the budget would include structural reforms and that reducing operating expenditure should not sacrifice investments crucial for sovereignty. Lecornu sent a letter to deputies and senators, appealing for a peaceful resolution before potential parliamentary turmoil.
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    Ukrainian Drones Attack OZON Warehouses in Russia

    Ukrainian drones targeted OZON warehouses in Orenburg and St. Petersburg, causing fires and damage. In Orenburg, several drones were shot down, and debris fell on the OZON logistics complex, starting a fire. More than 300 employees were evacuated. The company has temporarily stopped accepting deliveries and hidden affected goods from its marketplace. In St. Petersburg, a large fire broke out at a warehouse complex near an OZON facility, with no reported casualties. The fire has been assigned a 4th degree of complexity, and over 200 firefighters are battling the blaze. This is the second OZON warehouse attacked by Ukrainian forces in two days.
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    Economist Fausto Spotorno Discusses Argentina's Economic Recovery and Social Perception

    Fausto Spotorno, economist and director of the Center for Economic Studies of OJ Ferreres and of the Institute of Economics of UADE, discusses Argentina's economic recovery. Despite improvements in macroeconomic indicators, many people feel worse off due to increased expenses for public services and a fall in real wages. Spotorno notes that the economy is still in recovery, but starting to think about what comes after leaving the hospital. He believes the wallet will dominate in 2027, but it's unclear if it will have the strength to determine political decisions.
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