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NEET-UG paper leak: Supreme Court advises meaningful continuity in NTA reforms, not Committee-hopping NEET
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NEET-UG paper leak: Supreme Court advises meaningful continuity in NTA reforms, not Committee-hopping

The Centre has set up a ‘task force’ chaired by Nandan Nilekani for tech reforms to make the NTA leak-proof; the apex court asks what has been done so far to implement the recommendations of an earlier committee; reform...

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Labor thinks it can win elections defending super. For Hanson, it’s just another way to deprive Taylor of political oxygen
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Guardian World Breaking News

Labor thinks it can win elections defending super. For Hanson, it’s just another way to deprive Taylor of political oxygen

Despite leading in the polls, Hanson is allowed to offer thought bubbles instead of actual policyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAll sides...

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‘We now live without this violence’: the Colombian farmers giving up coca for palm oil
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Guardian Business Business

‘We now live without this violence’: the Colombian farmers giving up coca for palm oil

Subsidies and a crackdown on armed groups are helping smallholders rebuild their lives, leaving behind decades of conflict and fearSurrounded by towering oil palm trees on his farm in the small village of Caño Barbú, ne...

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Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, court told
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BBC World Breaking News

Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, court told

Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.

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South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war
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South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war

Coal companies are reporting a huge rise in profits, but analysts say global clean energy transition is still on track.

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India romp past SA to register biggest win in Women's Hockey World Cup
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Times of India Sports Sports

India romp past SA to register biggest win in Women's Hockey World Cup

Knowing they needed a big win, Sjoerd Marijne’s side came out all guns blazing, looking for goals from the word go. However, it was South Africa who had the first shot on goal within minutes, and for a moment, it seemed...

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Court calls Amravati pharmacist’s murder a terrorist act, rejects accused’s bail plea
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Court calls Amravati pharmacist’s murder a terrorist act, rejects accused’s bail plea

MUMBAI: The 2022 murder of Amravati veterinary medical shop owner Umesh Kolhe was intended to strike terror among people who supported former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and therefore amounted to a terrorist act, a sp...

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Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
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BBC Business Business

Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal

US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.

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Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
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BBC Technology Technology

Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut

Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.

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Pakistan government to challenge court on moving Imran Khan to private hospital
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Pakistan government to challenge court on moving Imran Khan to private hospital

The ruling "does not fall within the four corners of the law", Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said in a video statement shared on X by State broadcaster Radio Pakistan.

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PM Modi wants Rahman’s India visit to be ‘memorable’, says Envoy to Bangladesh
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PM Modi wants Rahman’s India visit to be ‘memorable’, says Envoy to Bangladesh

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi said the two countries should address past differences while looking ahead

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‘IAS Singham’ Tukaram Mundhe is back in the spotlight: From a village school to 25 transfers, know his education and career journey
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Times of India Education Education

‘IAS Singham’ Tukaram Mundhe is back in the spotlight: From a village school to 25 transfers, know his education and career journey

‘IAS Singham’ Tukaram Mundhe is back in the spotlight with his strict crackdown on food safety violations as Maharashtra FDA Commissioner. From studying at a Zilla Parishad school in Beed to securing AIR 20 in UPSC, his...

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New-look Villa turn to Scandinavia as they rebuild squad
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BBC Sport Sports

New-look Villa turn to Scandinavia as they rebuild squad

Aston Villa, following a disappointing ninth place finish in the Women's Super League last season, have replaced several departed senior players by transplanting a new Scandinavian heart into their team.

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Nick Kyrgios suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine
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Guardian Sport Sports

Nick Kyrgios suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine

Australian reveals ‘huge mistake’ in Instagram postKyrgios tested positive at ATP 250 event in JuneThe former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.The 31-year...

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Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut
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Guardian Technology Technology

Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut

Company’s robots have gained global fame via videos of them performing martial arts and as dancers for pop starsUnitree, the world’s biggest humanoid robot maker, has made a spectacular entry on to China’s stock market,...

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Fresh Ukraine corruption probe adds to pressure on Zelenskyy ahead of key vote – Europe live
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Guardian World Breaking News

Fresh Ukraine corruption probe adds to pressure on Zelenskyy ahead of key vote – Europe live

Investigation into unnamed lawmakers comes hours before parliament is due to to vote on successor to Mykhailo Fedorov as he calls for electionsDefence and security editorArtem Bronzhukov, a Ukrainian political analyst,...

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Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved
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Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved

Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at electionUK politics live – latest updatesLabour could lose dozens of seats to the Green party if the governme...

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