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    LDF, UDF Clash Over Kerala's Stance on PM SHRI Scheme

    Leaders of Opposition (LoP) Pinarayi Vijayan and Roji M John, both from the LDF, criticized the UDF government's decision to implement the PM SHRI scheme, alleging a U-turn and accusing the UDF of supporting the BJP's 'saffron agenda' in education. They questioned why the UDF opposed the scheme when in opposition but now supports it. IUML MP P.V. Abdul Wahab stated that the state government cannot unilaterally withdraw from the scheme as the right to do so lies with the central government. The issue has sparked internal differences within the UDF.
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    iPad Air Expected to Get Major Redesign in 2027

    The iPad Air, which hasn't seen a design change since 2020, is rumored to receive its biggest upgrade in years in 2027. The update is expected to include a move to OLED display, powered by the M5 chip, and potentially inspired by the upcoming iPad mini 8's design. This could also mark the first time an iPad Air gains features like a vibration-based speaker system and water resistance.
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    Explosion in Chiba Apartment Building Injures 22

    An explosion occurred in a three-story apartment building in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, injuring 22 people. Two men were hospitalized, one seriously and one lightly, while 20 others were treated on the scene. The explosion damaged windows and walls of the apartment building and affected nearby houses and a junior high school. The cause is believed to be a gas leak.
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    PM Modi Visits Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Unveils Development Projects Worth ₹17,900 Crore

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka on August 1, 2026. In Andhra Pradesh, he laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth over ₹17,900 crore, including the state's first semiconductor manufacturing facility and key infrastructure projects at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram. In Karnataka, he inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre - Viveka Smaraka at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama in Mysuru.
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    Marco Rubio Calls International Criminal Court 'Illegitimate'

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC), describing it as 'illegitimate' and questioning its jurisdiction. He has stated that the ICC claims the authority to prosecute leaders of non-member countries, putting American servicemen and political leaders at risk. Rubio has also noted that several countries have withdrawn from the ICC and that the U.S. is taking steps to 'bring the court to heel'.
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    RSF Unit Surrenders to Sudanese Army with Military Equipment

    A unit of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), known as 'Group 26', surrendered to the army on Friday, handing over its personnel and full military equipment. The group was received by Al-Nour Ahmed Adam, also known as Al-Nour al-Qubba, alongside senior officers from the Sudanese army and the General Intelligence Service. This is the latest in a series of splits within the paramilitary force since the outbreak of war in April 2023.
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    Emergency House Collapse in Saratov

    In Saratov, part of a dilapidated five-story house recognized as emergency collapsed, with no reported casualties. The collapse occurred in the non-residential entrances of the house, which was supposed to be demolished by February 2022. This is the second collapse in the building since October 2021. The prosecutor's office has opened a criminal case under negligence charges, and an investigation is ongoing.
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    Russian Banks Raise Deposit Rates Amidst Outflow

    In Russia, deposit rates have unexpectedly increased, with ten major banks raising their rates for three consecutive weeks in July. The average maximum rate reached 12.85% per annum, up from 12.75% in June. This trend bucks the usual pattern of decreasing rates due to a lower Central Bank key rate, and is attributed to a record outflow of money from deposits in May. Experts predict that banks will cautiously raise rates to attract depositors, but not all banks will do so.
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    CDU, SPD Clash Over Pension Reform: 'Retirement at 63' Under Fire

    The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social Democratic Party (SPD) are at odds over pension reform, specifically the abolition of 'retirement at 63'. CDU faction leader Thorsten Frei rejects the proposal from three eastern German state premiers to retain the pension-free retirement after 45 years of insurance. SPD's Tim Klüssendorf questions the CDU's stance, while SPD General Secretary Klüssendorf wants to stick to the pension without deductions after 45 years of contributions. The pension commission's proposal to abolish 'retirement at 63' faces internal criticism within the CDU, with some arguing it benefits healthier people and men disproportionately.
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    Turkish University Launches AI and Robotics Programs for Agriculture

    Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ) in Burdur is pioneering technology-based solutions to labor shortages in agriculture by offering new departments equipped with artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and robotics technologies. The university will accept students for programs such as Sensitive Agriculture and Agricultural Robots, Digital Farming Technologies, Smart Greenhouse Technologies, and Animal Husbandry and Entrepreneurship. The goal is to educate human resources capable of addressing labor problems in agriculture through robotic systems and AI technologies.
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