INDIA

Largely attended I-Day functions pass off peacefully in J&K
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Addressing an impressive, largely attended function to mark the 77th Independence Day, Sinha said at Bakshi Stadium, the venue of the main I-Day function in Kashmir, on Tuesday, “An era of peace and development has dawned on J&K. 
Ayushman Bharat scheme: Over Rs 1.1 cr paid to 403 'dead' beneficiaries in MP, reveals CAG report
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As per the report available with IANS, Madhya Pradesh comes second after Kerala, where Rs 2.60 crore was paid to 966 patients, who were declared dead but continued to avail treatment under the scheme.
After 33 yrs, no restrictions, public invited to attend I-Day main event in Kashmir
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Officials said that the identity cards, which the general public carries, would be enough for them to enter the Bakshi Stadium, the venue of the main Independence Day parade in Srinagar. It was also announced by the Railways that the train service between south and north Kashmir districts would operate as usual on Tuesday.
India asks China to resolve issues at remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh: Report
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The Indian delegation reportedly underscored the necessity of resolving issues in the Depsang Plains and Demchok. These discussions were conducted at the Chushul-Moldo border point on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) within the region. The military dialogue commenced around 9:30 am and persisted for approximately 10 hours.
41 killed, 13 missing in Himachal flash floods, landslides
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The deceased included 10 in state capital Shimla in two landslide incidents, including the caving in of a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Nine people are reported to be missing and the search operation is underway.
Extremely heavy rainfall likely to continue over Himachal, Uttarakhand: IMD
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In its latest bulletin, the weather agency said that in Northwest India, there is an expectation of light to moderate scattered rainfall, possibly becoming fairly widespread, with isolated instances of heavy rainfall over the Jammu Division on Monday.
Chandrayaan-3 getting closer to moon for landing, ISRO gears up for Sun
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The spacecraft has moved further closer to the moon.
Pakistani intruder shot dead by BSF in Punjab's Pathankot
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At about 12.30 a.m. BSF troops observed suspicious movement of a Pakistani intruder ahead of the border fence near Simbal Sakol village in Pathankot district, a BSF statement said.
Himachal deluge: At least 22 killed in landslides, flash floods
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Nine people were killed as a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the state capital caved in and collapsed, police said. Five people have been rescued from the debris, a police official told IANS.
Kashmir: ‘Normalcy’ returns after 33 yrs to official arrangements for Independence Day
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Authorities have announced removal of all restrictions on civilian movement and smooth operation of mobile phones and Internet on and around August 15 amid heightened security to celebrate the Independence Day in the Valley.
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