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Fervour marks Independence Day celebrations - The Hindu

Welfare assistance and special awards presented

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Flooded coal mine in China's Qinghai kills 1, strands 19 - The Hindu

The mine was ordered by the province to stop operating and fix safety hazards on August 2, local authorities said in a press conference on Sunday, with work still underway

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Kolkata’s tram turns into a museum on freedom struggle - The Hindu

Mamata calls for strengthening voices against forces that stifle freedom

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Our mission in Afghanistan is successful, says U.S. Secretary of State Blinken - The Hindu

The Taliban were on the brink of total victory, with their fighters ordered to wait on the outskirts of Kabul

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India vs England Live Score, 2nd Test Day 4 Updates: Pujara, Rahane resume third session; IND leads by 78 runs - Sportstar

IND vs ENG Live, 2nd Test Day 4 Live Streaming: Get the live cricket score updates between India vs England test series day 4 starting at 3:30 PM.

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Germany to see biggest surge in emissions since 1990 - The Hindu

A report by an environmental think tank says that the country’s emissions will probably rise by the equivalent of 47 million tons of CO2.

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Bihar can hold its own caste-based census: Deputy CM - The Hindu

BJP leader Renu Devi rules out enumeration by Centre

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Sonia hoists tricolour, reclaims centre stage - The Hindu

Amid efforts at Opposition unity, Congress chief seen as asserting leadership

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Taliban await 'peaceful transfer' of power - The Hindu

Suhail Shaheen added that the militant Islamist group would protect the rights of women, as well as freedoms for media workers and diplomats.