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Assam journalist Pranay Bordoloi climbed Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, and unfurled a traditional Assamese gamocha on India’s Independence Day.
Kerala’s baby cradle initiative marked a milestone by rescuing its 1,000th infant since 2002, highlighting its role in safeguarding newborns.
Nearly 600 tribal students left a Maharashtra hostel after several girls exhibited unusual behaviour linked to mental stress and claims of possession.
Jack Whaley, a 22-year-old golfer, playing for Florida State, became the third English player in history to win the U.S. Amateur Championship, at Merion Golf Club on Sunday.
Ferrari's inaugural electric vehicle, the Luce, sold at auction for a record $40 million despite criticism over its design.
National Testing Agency will hold re-examinations for English, Sociology, and Commerce papers after receiving multiple complaints about question errors.
Census 2027 population counting starts, featuring a door-to-door verification phase after self-enumeration, including a caste question for the first time since Independence.
Indian Independence Day celebrations in New York tri-state area ended with a Guinness World Record for the largest flagpole number in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Bangladesh clinched their maiden Test victory in Australia by defeating the home team in Darwin, marking a historic moment for the visitors.
The parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance recommends forming a task force to fill 38 vacant positions at DIPAM, highlighting risks to key transactions due to staff shortages.
A passenger on an Air India Express flight fired a weapon at Varanasi airport during security checks, injuring two people, authorities said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary, highlighting his inspirational leadership and enduring legacy for India.
India is close to finalising a Rs 70,000 crore deal with Germany to build six advanced conventional submarines under Project 75(I).
Bengaluru’s inaugural Freedom Habba saw diverse communities showcase traditional dance, music, and culture in vibrant celebrations.
A recent report links one week of extreme heat in Europe to 16,000 excess deaths, highlighting the severe health impact of rising temperatures.
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Assam journalist Pranay Bordoloi climbed Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, and unfurled a traditional Assamese gamocha on India’s Independence Day.
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