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  1. PoliticsMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

    Ahmedabad to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games

    Ahmedabad is set to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, as indicated by the handover of the Host Baton at the Glasgow 2026 Closing Ceremony. The city showcased its preparations through an experience center at the Games, with Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu expressing delight at meeting fellow Indians in Ahmedabad. Prasar Bharati is preparing for world-class coverage of the event using advanced broadcast technologies.
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  2. WorldMiddle East

    Tribal Dance Sets Guinness Record at Airport Inauguration

    More than 13,000 tribal students and women set a Guinness World Record by performing the traditional Dhimsa dance at the inauguration of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the performance, describing it as a remarkable display of India's rich cultural heritage. The record-breaking event was organized under the leadership of the ITDA, Paderu, and brought international recognition to the tribal communities of the district.
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  5. SocietyBiodiversityWhite-collar

    Sharjah Police Recovers Half a Million Dirham Worth of Stolen Items in Less Than 3 Hours

    Sharjah Police swiftly recovered valuable items worth approximately half a million dirhams within less than three hours after receiving a report of a house burglary of a sportsman who was outside the country. The efficient and swift procedures resulted in identifying the culprits, apprehending them, and recovering all stolen items. The General Command of Sharjah Police reiterated that protecting lives and properties is a top priority.
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  8. SportsEuropeHockey

    Ravens Training Camp Moves to SECU Stadium

    The Baltimore Ravens shifted their training camp to SECU Stadium at the University of Maryland for Day 4. This change allows the team to practice in a larger stadium setting as they continue to install new systems and evaluate position battles. Notable players not practicing include RB Derrick Henry, OT Ronnie Stanley, and several defensive linemen. Lamar Jackson was seen warming up and conversing with new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle.
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  14. WorldMiddle East

    Delhi Laxmi Yojana Launched by CM Rekha Gupta, Women to Get Rs 2,500 Monthly

    The Delhi government has launched its flagship 'Laxmi Yojana', with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurating an online portal for the scheme on August 1. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of Rs 2,500 per month to eligible women, empowering them to meet their daily needs with dignity and self-reliance. The registration process has officially commenced.
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  15. SocietyGender

    Leonardo Del Vecchio Visits Sara Soldati at San Raffaele Hospital

    Leonardo Del Vecchio visited Sara Soldati at San Raffaele hospital. Del Vecchio, the son of Luxottica's founder, entered the Q pavilion carrying flowers. Soldati, a model and Del Vecchio's former partner, was admitted to the hospital. They have an ongoing dispute regarding their one-year-old daughter, who was handed over to Soldati following a Milan judge's order after twenty days of separation. This is Soldati's third hospitalization in a few days.
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  17. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    UAE Leaders Congratulate President of Benin on Independence Anniversary

    His Highness the Prince of Qatar and the Prime Minister of Qatar sent congratulatory cables to President Romuald Wade of the Republic of Benin on the occasion of his country's independence anniversary. Similarly, the President and Vice Presidents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sent cables of congratulations to President Romuald Wadagni of Benin on the occasion of his country's national day. The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation also extended warm congratulations to the people of Benin and looked forward to strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
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  18. WorldMiddle East

    Qatar, Saudi Arabia Express Condolences to Algeria Over Bus Accident

    Leaders from Qatar and Saudi Arabia have sent condolence messages to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune following a bus accident in Bejaia province that resulted in deaths and injuries. Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani all extended their sympathies. Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also conveyed their condolences.
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  20. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth AmericaDefense

    SBU Strikes Three Oil Refineries in Bashkortostan and Four Radar Stations in Krasnodar Krai

    The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) conducted drone strikes on three oil refineries in Ufa, Bashkortostan, and four radar stations in Krasnodar Krai. The targeted refineries - Bashneft-UNPZ, Bashneft-Novoil, and Bashneft-Ufaneftokhim - have a combined capacity of over 23 million tons of oil per year, supplying the Russian army. The radar stations hit were Podlyot-K1 and Kasta-2E2. SBU confirmed these attacks and stated they will continue targeting objects that support the Russian army.
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  22. U.S.Earnings

    Gavin Newsom's Tax Returns Show Millions in Earnings Since Becoming Governor

    California Governor Gavin Newsom released tax filings showing annual earnings between $1.7 million and $2 million since 2022, primarily from his winery and restaurant holdings. The Newsoms paid about half a million a year in federal and state taxes. The release comes amid ongoing investigations into the couple's finances, which Newsom has criticized as politically motivated.
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