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Gender Agenda | Flip the Switch

Gender Agenda | Flip the Switch

The Hindu

Content creator Vir Bhaan Saini and brand XYXX Crew released an ad titled 'If Baniyans Were Bras' to highlight gender discrimination. The video shows men facing the same scrutiny women often endure. Dr. Lancelot Pinto also noted that social stigma makes many women hide their asthma and avoid using inhalers.

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Terror hideout unearthed in J&K's Poonch

Terror hideout unearthed in J&K's Poonch

The Hindu

Security forces unearthed a terrorist hideout in a remote village in Poonch district on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Officials said they recovered AK assault rifle magazines and many rounds of ammunition from a cave. The police and Rashtriya Rifles started a massive search operation across several forested villages after reports.

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Devendra Mahto, student leader on hunger strike in Jharkhand, drinks water on call with Wangchuk

Devendra Mahto, student leader on hunger strike in Jharkhand, drinks water on call with Wangchuk

Hindustan Times

Student leader Devendra Mahto started a hunger strike in Jharkhand, drinking only water after a call with activist Wangchuk. Protesters want a CBI probe into recruitment exam paper leaks. Chief Minister Hemant Soren said, "With close scrutiny and complete seriousness, decisions addressing their demands and queries will be announced."

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Canada PM's political honeymoon continues 16 mths after he assumed office: Poll

Canada PM's political honeymoon continues 16 mths after he assumed office: Poll

Hindustan Times

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s political honeymoon continues 16 months after he assumed office, a new Nanos Research poll showed on Tuesday. Carney got 56% support, far ahead of Pierre Poilievre. Nik Nanos said Carney "had a prolonged honeymoon because he's been so proactive" in building trade relations for Canada.

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LIVE: INDIA Bloc Walks Out of Rajya Sabha

LIVE: INDIA Bloc Walks Out of Rajya Sabha

Deccan Chronicle

INDIA bloc parties staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday during the debate on the Supreme Court judges Bill. Parliament witnessed many disruptions as Opposition leaders protested against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Earlier, both houses got adjourned amid sloganeering as members marched to show their strong anger.

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Row over Kerala CM's helicopter trip refuses to die down as Satheesan appears to contradict earlier statement

Row over Kerala CM's helicopter trip refuses to die down as Satheesan appears to contradict earlier statement

The Hindu

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan faced fresh questions on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, after his explanation about a July 31 helicopter trip changed. He said he met an investor in Ernakulam, contradicting his earlier claim. Opposition leaders called the trip suspicious, as he travelled alone without any department officials present.

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Singer Neha Bhasin takes swipe at Bhumi Pednekar amid NEET protest row remarks

Singer Neha Bhasin takes swipe at Bhumi Pednekar amid NEET protest row remarks

India Today

Singer Neha Bhasin criticised actor Bhumi Pednekar over her remarks on the NEET-UG 2026 protests. Neha called the actor’s stance scripted and questioned her silence on police action against students. She wrote, "If you don't have the guts, it's best to keep quiet, sister." Many others also joined this debate.

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A tale of two Kashmirs: As J&K rises with integration, PoK sinks deeper into crisis

A tale of two Kashmirs: As J&K rises with integration, PoK sinks deeper into crisis

hindustantimes.com

August 5 marks the anniversary of Article 370’s abrogation, highlighting a sharp divide between two regions. While J&K sees an economic renaissance through massive infrastructure like the Chenab Bridge, PoK remains trapped in chronic stagnation. J&K got integrated into the national railway grid, but PoK suffers from deep, engineered isolation.

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Maharashtra bans non-dairy paneer, violators face 6 months in jail, Rs 1 lakh fine

Maharashtra bans non-dairy paneer, violators face 6 months in jail, Rs 1 lakh fine

India Today

Maharashtra has banned the manufacture and sale of non-dairy paneer to stop fake products. The July 30 order says violators face six months in jail and a Rs 1 lakh fine. Officials started this move to protect consumers from adulterated food, as many shops sold vegetable fat as real milk paneer.

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Jharkhand students go on hunger strike as CJP's Abhijeet Dipke backs protests: What the row is about

Jharkhand students go on hunger strike as CJP's Abhijeet Dipke backs protests: What the row is about

Hindustan Times

Students in Ranchi have been on a hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium since July 29, alleging irregularities in the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke recently backed the protest. Devendranath Mahto said, "I am beginning a hunger strike to keep students motivated," as tensions rose.

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‘Posts against Nitin Gadkari vile, defamatory. Take them down’: Bombay HC amid E20 row

‘Posts against Nitin Gadkari vile, defamatory. Take them down’: Bombay HC amid E20 row

Hindustan Times

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed social media platforms to remove defamatory posts and deepfake videos targeting Union minister Nitin Gadkari. Justice Arif Doctor called the content “vile” and “abusive.” The court asked companies to create a framework to remove such material without needing a court order every time.

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Listening to youth is ‘most powerful force’ to prevent protest violence: Supreme Court

Listening to youth is ‘most powerful force’ to prevent protest violence: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court said listening to youth is the most powerful force to prevent protest violence. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant agreed to hear a plea regarding the July 20 “Sansad Chalo” march. The court noted that young protesters need to be pacified rather than handled aggressively.

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