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    Hero MotoCorp profit soars 65 percent on Ather gain despite revenue slip in Q1

    Hero MotoCorp delivered contrasting quarterly results as sales revenue declined 4.73 percent to Rs 9,727.75 crore from the previous year's Rs 10,210.79 crore. The motorcycle manufacturer's net earnings jumped 65.3 percent to Rs 1,706 crore compared with Rs 1,032 crore from the same period. A...
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    Pakistan's HEC loses focus as mission creep and poor leadership stall reforms

    Pakistan's Higher Education Commission faces serious problems that prevent it from doing its main job of improving university education. The organization suffers from poor management and bad decisions that have led it away from its original goals. Administrative failures continue to harm the...
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    Chiranjeevi salutes donors as mega blood drive powers lifesaving mission in Hyderabad

    Megastar Chiranjeevi thanked donors at Wednesday's blood donation event organized by Phoenix Foundation and his charitable trust. The drive marked part of Independence Day celebrations, collecting donations from over 800 participants. All collected blood will benefit the Indian Army's medical...
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    Yogi Adityanath unveils Rs 2,264 crore Bareilly push as Nath Corridor rises

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched 545 development initiatives valued at Rs 2,264 crore across Bareilly district on Wednesday. The state leader inaugurated 222 completed projects worth Rs 1,258 crore while establishing foundations for 322 additional ventures totaling Rs 1,004...
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    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa monsoon floods kill 71 as Swat bears brunt of devastation

    Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province reports devastating monsoon casualties with 71 deaths and 86 injuries since late June. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority confirms that children represent the largest victim group at 40 fatalities, while men account for 17 deaths and women total...
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    Mohit Suri credits Saiyaara's success to fate as the film earns industry praise

    Director Mohit Suri attributes supernatural forces to the success of his latest film Saiyaara. The filmmaker believes perfect alignment occurred during production, creating an exceptional movie-making experience. Producer Aditya Chopra predicted strong box office performance after viewing early...
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    India backs 110 telecom R&D projects as FRI tool fights financial fraud

    Government officials confirmed that telecommunications authorities have sanctioned 110 research initiatives valued at Rs 304.70 crore through June 30. Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar announced these developments during parliamentary proceedings on Wednesday. The Telecom Technology Development Fund...
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    Medog dam project on Yarlung Tsangpo ignites fears of deep Tibetan cultural loss

    China constructs the massive Medog Hydropower Station along Tibet's Yarlung Tsangpo River, threatening centuries of Tibetan cultural heritage. Harvard researcher Jianli Yang warns this project mirrors the devastating Three Gorges Dam experience that displaced over 1.3 million people and...
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    PHVL profit dips 17.9 percent as IPO looms despite revenue surge across India

    Prestige Hospitality Ventures Limited faces declining earnings despite strong revenue growth as the hospitality company prepares for market debut. The Prestige Group subsidiary recorded profits of Rs 67.7 crore for December 2024, marking an 18 percent decrease from Rs 82.4 crore the previous...
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    Mukesh Rishi embraces Gunda legacy as Salakaar nears release on JioHotstar

    Veteran actor Mukesh Rishi prepares for his upcoming streaming project Salakaar after nearly four decades in cinema. His portrayal of villain Bulla in director Kanti Shah's Gunda has achieved legendary status among internet audiences and social media users. The performer experienced immediate...
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    ITBP leads Harshil cloudburst rescue as Uttarkashi reels from floods and chaos

    ITBP forces have mobilized 130 personnel across five teams to conduct rescue operations following a devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi's Harshil region. Deputy Inspector General Barinderjit Singh confirmed that rescue teams saved 110 individuals during overnight efforts, transporting survivors...
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    Sonali Bendre unpacks fast-changing relationships in the digital age

    Bollywood star Sonali Bendre addressed the profound impact digital technology has made on human connections during a recent IANS interview. The actress observed that generational transitions previously required two decades but currently occur within three-year periods. Internet connectivity has...
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    Joe Jonas reflects on fatherhood and raising daughters after a brotherly upbringing

    Joe Jonas discussed parenting experiences during an appearance on Amy Poehler's podcast Good Hang alongside brothers Nick and Kevin. The 35-year-old musician shared observations about raising daughters Willa and Delphine with former spouse Sophie Turner. His childhood environment consisted...
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    Yukti Kapoor channels quiet power in Let's Play Game on Hungama OTT August 12

    Yukti Kapoor discusses her role as Neeta in the forthcoming production Let's Play Game. The actress emphasizes the character's complex emotional layers that attracted her to the project. Neeta presents herself as calm and composed while concealing inner turmoil and demonstrates remarkable...
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    Ghaati trailer teases Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu's rebellion in the ghats

    UV Creations unveiled the trailer for action thriller Ghaati on Wednesday, starring Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu. Director Krish Jagarlamudi helms this September 5, 2025, release after its original July 11 date shifted. The film explores how smugglers exploit impoverished mountain dwellers...
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    NA slams social media abuse, demands crackdown on illegal sharing of women's images

    Pakistan's National Assembly approved a resolution against immoral content distribution and unauthorized photo sharing of women on social media platforms. MNA Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar presented the measure during parliamentary proceedings. Lawmakers expressed concerns about mobile device misuse...
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    Ahsan Iqbal pushes ICT governance overhaul, eyes democratic model for Islamabad

    Professor Ahsan Iqbal conducted a senior-level session examining ICT Governance Reforms Committee developments. The Prime Minister established this body to resolve administrative and legislative obstacles that have blocked efficient public services in the federal capital. Senator Barrister...
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    Aurangzeb leads board shakeup at TCP, PRCL, SMEDA as Islamabad pushes SOE reforms

    Federal authorities endorsed leadership changes across multiple government enterprises during a recent committee session. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb led the virtual meeting that addressed appointments for Trading Corporation of Pakistan, Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited, and Small...
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    NA backs Palestine in Gaza, targets digital abuse, clears key bills in Islamabad session

    Pakistan's National Assembly convened Wednesday under Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq's leadership. Lawmakers approved a resolution supporting Palestinian freedom and condemning Israeli military actions in Gaza. Shazia Marri presented the measure expressing concerns about civilian casualties and...
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    Chaudhry, Hussain table citizenship and auto bills as NA reviews key ordinances

    Pakistan's National Assembly received two legislative proposals on Wednesday. State Minister Talal Chaudhry presented the Pakistan Citizenship Amendment Bill 2025. Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain introduced the Motor Vehicles Industry Development Bill 2025. Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah...
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