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      "id": 700749,
      "title": "Bhupendra Patel to be first Gujarat CM in over 25 yrs to visit US, Canada",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/bhupendra-patel-to-be-first-gujarat-cm-in-over-25-yrs-to-visit-us",
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      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T21:04:09.000Z",
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        "name": "The Indian Express",
        "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/bhupendra-patel-to-be-first-gujarat-cm-in-over-25-yrs-to-visit-us-canada-10830683/"
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      "title": "‘I will be home soon’: 18-year-old’s last words haunt father",
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      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T21:01:19.000Z",
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        "name": "The Indian Express",
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      "id": 699893,
      "title": "Fort Hood Apache helicopter crash: Video shows moment after US Army chopper goes down in Bell County| Watch",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/fort-hood-apache-helicopter-crash-video-shows-moment-after-us-army",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T21:00:25.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/fort-hood-tx-apache-helicopter-crash-video-shows-moment-after-us-army-chopper-goes-down-in-bell-county-watch-101786567497390.html"
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      "summary": "Two people were killed after a helicopter went down in Salado, Texas, on Wednesday, the Bell County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.",
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      "title": "Bombay HC Orders ₹25 Lakh Compensation After NMMC Officer Allegedly Suffers Miscarriage Following Assault During Demolition",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/bombay-hc-orders-25-lakh-compensation-after-nmmc-officer-allegedly",
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      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T21:00:00.000Z",
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        "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/bombay-hc-orders-25-lakh-compensation-after-nmmc-officer-allegedly-suffers-miscarriage-following-assault-during-demolition"
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      "summary": "Mumbai, August 12, 2026: The Bombay High Court has held the police responsible for failing to protect officials of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) from an agitated mob during a demolition drive, after a pregnant civic officer was allegedly manhandled and later suffered a miscarriage. Taking serious exception to the police remaining “mute spectators” during the July 30 incident, the…",
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      "title": "Slow trials, shattered dreams: 3 years on, JU ragging victim’s father seeks audience with CM for ‘closure’",
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      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T20:58:28.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Indian Express",
        "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/slow-trials-shattered-dreams-3-years-on-ju-ragging-victims-father-seeks-audience-with-cm-for-closure-10830672/"
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      "title": "World Organ Donation Day: MP’s Organ Donation Contribution Remains Below 2% Despite 50-Fold Rise",
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      "published": "2026-08-12T20:30:00.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Free Press Journal",
        "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/world-organ-donation-day-mps-organ-donation-contribution-remains-below-2-despite-50-fold-rise"
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      "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh has witnessed an almost 50-fold jump in body and cornea donation in last one decade. However, the state still lags behind in organ donation, particularly skin donation. According to official data, the contribution of Madhya Pradesh to the national organ transplant pool has been very low. In 2023, the state accounted for only 1.6% of the 16,542 organ…",
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      "id": 697134,
      "title": "Troubling bill: On the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026",
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      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T20:29:56.000Z",
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        "name": "The Hindu",
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      "summary": "The FCRA amendments need redrafting in the JPC",
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      "id": 700753,
      "title": "431 protected birds among 863 species seized from 5 pet shops near Delhi’s Jama Masjid",
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      "topic": "science",
      "section": "Science",
      "published": "2026-08-12T20:18:08.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Indian Express",
        "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/431-protected-birds-among-863-species-seized-from-5-pet-shops-near-delhis-jama-masjid-10830656/"
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      "title": "Ride-hailing aggregators told to remove tipping prompts",
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      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T20:17:06.000Z",
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      "id": 700754,
      "title": "1.9 lakh students await government subsidy, as parents pay full uniform cost from pocket",
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      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T20:14:30.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Indian Express",
        "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/1-9-lakh-students-await-government-subsidy-as-parents-pay-full-uniform-cost-from-pocket-10830646/"
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      "title": "‘Unsatisfactory’: Health Minister on Secretary’s reply to show-cause notice on medical procurement",
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      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T20:10:56.000Z",
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        "name": "The Indian Express",
        "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/unsatisfactory-health-minister-on-secretarys-reply-to-show-cause-notice-on-medical-procurement-10830639/"
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      "id": 700085,
      "title": "US stocks: S&P 500 ends higher as CoreWeave results fuel AI optimism",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/us-stocks-s-p-500-ends-higher-as-coreweave-results-fuel-ai-optimism",
      "topic": "ai",
      "section": "AI",
      "published": "2026-08-12T20:08:14.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Economic Times - Top News",
        "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/us-stocks/news/us-stocks-sp-500-ends-higher-as-coreweave-results-fuel-ai-optimism/articleshow/133192806.cms"
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      "summary": "US stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, driven by strong AI infrastructure company earnings. Mild inflation data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady. CoreWeave and other AI firms reported upbeat quarterly results, boosting their stock prices. Data center operators and chipmakers also saw gains following positive company forecasts. Traders now…",
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      "id": 700397,
      "title": "MSME rules next month, focus on global value chains",
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      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T20:06:12.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Economic Times - Economy",
        "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/msme-rules-next-month-focus-on-global-value-chains/articleshow/133192809.cms"
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      "summary": "The MSME ministry is set to announce new regulations for small businesses next month. These amendments focus on improving invoice financing through the Trade Receivables Discounting System, ultimately aiming to bolster cost efficiency and global competitiveness. As Parliament has recently addressed issues of delayed payments, digital platforms will play a crucial role in overseeing the effective…",
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      "id": 700756,
      "title": "New Delhi Master Plan cleared: Redevelopment of smaller plots, easing of land pooling norms proposed",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/new-delhi-master-plan-cleared-redevelopment-of-smaller-plots-easing",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T20:06:08.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Indian Express",
        "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/new-delhi-master-plan-cleared-redevelopment-of-smaller-plots-easing-of-land-pooling-norms-proposed-10830633/"
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      "id": 700757,
      "title": "Sleeping pills, electrocution, staged robbery: Wife, her friend held for builder’s murder in South Delhi",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/sleeping-pills-electrocution-staged-robbery-wife-her-friend-held-for",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T20:01:07.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Indian Express",
        "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/sleeping-pills-electrocution-staged-robbery-wife-her-friend-held-for-builders-murder-in-south-delhi-10830610/"
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      "id": 696282,
      "title": "Trump announces Karoline Leavitt will leave White House Press Secretary role",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/trump-announces-karoline-leavitt-will-leave-white-house-press",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:57:49.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Live Mint",
        "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/trump-announces-karoline-leavitt-will-leave-white-house-press-secretary-role-11786564393975.html"
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      "summary": "In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Leavitt as one of his “most trusted aides” and said he understood and respected her decision.",
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      "id": 700770,
      "title": "80% Indians hooked: Microdrama becomes its new habit",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/80-indians-hooked-microdrama-becomes-its-new-habit",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:54:41.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Economic Times",
        "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/from-reels-to-episodes-80-indians-embrace-microdrama-as-new-entertainment-habit/articleshow/133192716.cms"
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      "id": 700758,
      "title": "Mumbai AC Local: 238 new trains to be made at 3 railway factories, first by 2027",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/mumbai-ac-local-238-new-trains-to-be-made-at-3-railway-factories",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:51:05.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Indian Express",
        "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mumbai-ac-local-238-new-trains-3-railway-production-units-2027-10830595/"
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      "id": 700771,
      "title": "SAT reserves order on Zee interim relief plea",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/sat-reserves-order-on-zee-interim-relief-plea",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:46:00.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Economic Times",
        "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/sat-reserves-interim-relief-order-in-zee-punit-goenka-sebi-case/articleshow/133192540.cms"
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      "id": 700672,
      "title": "79 Years After Independence, Shahapur Tribal Hamlet Performs Cremation In Open Field Amid Rain",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/79-years-after-independence-shahapur-tribal-hamlet-performs-cremation",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:44:37.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Free Press Journal",
        "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/79-years-after-independence-shahapur-tribal-hamlet-performs-cremation-in-open-field-amid-rain"
      },
      "summary": "Shahapur: The lack of basic civic amenities continues to haunt several tribal settlements in Shahapur taluka, even 79 years after Independence. A stark example emerged on Tuesday when the last rites of Jayabai Mahadu Wagh, a gram panchayat committee member from Umbharai village, had to be performed in an open field amid heavy rain. Wagh belonged to the Katkari settlement in Umbharai, where…",
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      "id": 693655,
      "title": "NIA arrests first accused in Manipur IED attack case that killed two children",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/nia-arrests-first-accused-in-manipur-ied-attack-case-that-killed-two",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:43:34.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Indian Express",
        "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/nia-arrests-first-accused-in-manipur-ied-attack-case-that-killed-two-children-10830609/"
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      "id": 696283,
      "title": "Tehran signals shift to ‘offensive’ military doctrine, rules out extension of June interim deal",
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      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:42:02.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Live Mint",
        "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/tehran-signals-shift-to-offensive-military-doctrine-rules-out-extension-of-june-interim-deal-11786562710400.html"
      },
      "summary": "The standoff comes as Iran signals a tougher military posture and tensions continue around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh doubts over prospects for a lasting peace.",
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    {
      "id": 700773,
      "title": "Tracing N Chandrasekaran's journey since 2017",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/tracing-n-chandrasekarans-journey-since-2017",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:41:51.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Economic Times",
        "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/the-chandra-chronicles-tracing-the-chairmans-journey-since-2017-tata-n-chandrasekaran/articleshow/133192520.cms"
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    },
    {
      "id": 693656,
      "title": "Termination of top Ahmedabad fire officer, ‘confusion’ over AMC order & a clarification",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/termination-of-top-ahmedabad-fire-officer-confusion-over-amc-order-a",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:39:47.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Indian Express",
        "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/termination-of-top-ahmedabad-fire-officer-confusion-over-amc-order-a-clarification-10830613/"
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    },
    {
      "id": 700775,
      "title": "ET Graphics | Decoding Chandra era",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/et-graphics-decoding-chandra-era",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:39:11.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Economic Times",
        "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/et-graphics-decoding-chandra-era-how-tatas-market-value-tripled-in-10-years/articleshow/133192527.cms"
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    },
    {
      "id": 699896,
      "title": "Oakridge mall, San Jose: Shooting, active shooter reported at Westfield's Blossom Hill Rd property- what we know",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/oakridge-mall-san-jose-shooting-active-shooter-reported-at-westfields",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:37:08.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/oakridge-mall-san-jose-can-shooting-active-shooter-reported-at-westfields-blossom-hill-rd-property-what-we-know-101786563012373.html"
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      "summary": "Westfield Oakridge mall in San Jose, California, was reportedly locked down amid a possible shooting. Police responded, but authorities have not confirmed.",
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    },
    {
      "id": 700673,
      "title": "Sachin Ahir Visits Kurla Landslide Site, Assures Relief And Rehabilitation For Affected Families",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/sachin-ahir-visits-kurla-landslide-site-assures-relief-and",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:36:51.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Free Press Journal",
        "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/sachin-ahir-visits-kurla-landslide-site-assures-relief-and-rehabilitation-for-affected-families"
      },
      "summary": "Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairman Sachin Ahir on Wednesday visited the site of a major landslide near Gaushia Chawl in Chirag Nagar, Kurla, where six people were killed. Rescue operations were still underway when Ahir inspected the site. Calling the incident “extremely unfortunate and painful”, Ahir said the government and administration were standing firmly with the affected…",
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    {
      "id": 700776,
      "title": "SC rulings to raise insurers' 3rd-party liability",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/sc-rulings-to-raise-insurers-3rd-party-liability",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:34:08.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Economic Times",
        "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/insure/supreme-court-rulings-set-to-raise-insurers-third-party-liability/articleshow/133192524.cms"
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      "title": "Karnataka Bandh unlikely to disrupt normal life as most organisations extend only moral support",
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      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:31:09.000Z",
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        "name": "The Hindu",
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      "title": "Cybersecurity is an economic imperative for the government: IT Secretary N. Manjula",
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        "name": "The Hindu",
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      "summary": "India and Israel share a culture of problem solving, with a strong emphasis on education, entrepreneurship and innovation: Orli Weitzman, Consul General of Israel to South India",
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      "id": 693359,
      "title": "Asian Junior Chess Championships 2026 To Feature 157 Players From 10 Countries In Mumbai",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/asian-junior-chess-championships-2026-to-feature-157-players-from-10",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:30:42.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Free Press Journal",
        "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/asian-junior-chess-championships-2026-to-feature-157-players-from-10-countries-in-mumbai"
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      "summary": "Mumbai: A strong field of 157 players representing 10 countries, including six International Masters (IMs) and 24 FIDE Masters (FMs) and Women FIDE Masters (WFMs), will compete in the Asian Junior Chess Championships 2026, to be hosted by the Maharashtra Chess Association (MCA) from Aug 16 to 26. The details were announced at a press conference on Wednesday addressed by MCA President Dr Parinay…",
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      "title": "EV bus drivers’ temporary strike disrupts BMTC services",
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      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:30:20.000Z",
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      "id": 693360,
      "title": "Bhopal Municipal Corporation Intensifies Crackdown On Illegal Commercial Use, Plans 60,000 Notices",
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      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:30:00.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Free Press Journal",
        "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-municipal-corporation-intensifies-crackdown-on-illegal-commercial-use-plans-60000-notices"
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      "id": 700772,
      "title": "SP Group's Tata stake plan faces fresh uncertainty",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/sp-groups-tata-stake-plan-faces-fresh-uncertainty",
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      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:27:50.000Z",
      "source": {
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        "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/n-chandrasekaran-resigns-sp-group-tata-stake-plan-faces-fresh-uncertainty/articleshow/133192442.cms"
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      "id": 697138,
      "title": "Expedite Ejipura buffer road works: GBA chief commissioner",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/expedite-ejipura-buffer-road-works-gba-chief-commissioner",
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      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:27:30.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Hindu",
        "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/expedite-ejipura-buffer-road-works-gba-chief-commissioner/article71338066.ece"
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      "id": 700777,
      "title": "SRTT may skip Tata Trusts meet Thursday",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/srtt-may-skip-tata-trusts-meet-thursday",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:27:12.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Economic Times",
        "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/sir-ratan-tata-trust-may-skip-thursdays-tata-trusts-meeting-as-charity-commissioners-restraint-order-stays/articleshow/133192456.cms"
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    {
      "id": 693361,
      "title": "Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde Seeks Action After Cat Allegedly Thrown From 12th Floor In Ambernath",
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      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:25:05.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Free Press Journal",
        "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-minister-pankaja-munde-seeks-action-after-cat-allegedly-thrown-from-12th-floor-in-ambernath"
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      "summary": "Thane: Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Minister Pankaja Munde has taken serious cognisance of an alleged incident in which a cat was reportedly thrown from the 12th floor of a building and killed in the Royal Flora Phase-2 complex in Ambernath. Video Of Alleged Incident Goes Viral Munde has directed the Thane district Superintendent of Police to initiate immediate action against the person allegedly…",
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      "id": 697139,
      "title": "Vellore District Pensioners Association holds protest",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/vellore-district-pensioners-association-holds-protest",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:24:34.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Hindu",
        "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/vellore-district-pensioners-association-holds-protest/article71336617.ece"
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    {
      "id": 697140,
      "title": "MLA appeals to Centre to transfer unused defence land to proposed IT park in Belagavi",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/mla-appeals-to-centre-to-transfer-unused-defence-land-to-proposed-it",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:24:19.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Hindu",
        "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/mla-appeals-to-centre-to-transfer-unused-defence-land-to-proposed-it-park-in-belagavi/article71337427.ece"
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    {
      "id": 693704,
      "title": "Activist Devendra Mahto Seeks Civil Surgeon's Nod To Return To Protest Site",
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      "topic": "health",
      "section": "Health & Medicine",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:23:51.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "NDTV",
        "url": "https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/jhrakhand-students-protest-activist-devendra-mahto-seeks-civil-surgeons-nod-to-return-to-protest-site-11902274"
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      "summary": "The Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) leader had to be shifted to the hospital on Monday after his health deteriorated following his participation in a march by agitating students to the Jharkhand Assembly.",
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      "id": 697141,
      "title": "Ambedkar statues vandalised in U.P.",
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      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:23:15.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Hindu",
        "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/ambedkar-statues-vandalised-in-up/article71337720.ece"
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      "title": "South Zone Cultural Centre starts three-day workshop and cultural event",
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      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:22:15.000Z",
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      "title": "Devotees seek round-the-clock police patrolling on Girivalam path to improve public safety",
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      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:21:25.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Hindu",
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      "id": 697145,
      "title": "Congress, BJP workers clash as Minister joins sanitation workers’ stir in Alwar for jobs",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/congress-bjp-workers-clash-as-minister-joins-sanitation-workers-stir",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:21:21.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Hindu",
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      "id": 692393,
      "title": "Doctors’ body opposes Speaker’s remarks, seeks NEET exemption and medical reforms",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/doctors-body-opposes-speakers-remarks-seeks-neet-exemption-and",
      "topic": "science",
      "section": "Science",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:19:32.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
        "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/doctors-body-opposes-speakers-remarks-seeks-neet-exemption-and-medical-reforms/article71337482.ece"
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    {
      "id": 697147,
      "title": "Corporation’s property tax reassessment drive draws flak for lack of transparency",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/corporations-property-tax-reassessment-drive-draws-flak-for-lack-of",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:19:10.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Hindu",
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    {
      "id": 693362,
      "title": "Virar-Dahanu Quadrupling: MRVC Uses Special Soil Technique To Tackle Marshy Land Challenges",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/virar-dahanu-quadrupling-mrvc-uses-special-soil-technique-to-tackle",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:18:45.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Free Press Journal",
        "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/virar-dahanu-quadrupling-mrvc-uses-special-soil-technique-to-tackle-marshy-land-challenges"
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      "summary": "Mumbai: Marshy stretches and highly compressible black cotton soil are emerging as a major engineering challenge in the Virar-Dahanu Road quadrupling project, prompting Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) to adopt a special ground-improvement technique to make the land strong enough to carry new railway tracks. The Prefabricated Vertical Drain (PVD) method is being used in areas such as…",
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      "id": 697148,
      "title": "West Bengal teachers protest over stalled recruitment process",
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      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:18:41.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Hindu",
        "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/west-bengal/west-bengal-teachers-protest-over-stalled-recruitment-process/article71337232.ece"
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      "summary": "Counselling scheduled for Aug. 14 adjourned ‘until further notice’; ‘untainted’ teachers reappeared for fresh recruitment process after their appointments were scrapped by SC over ‘irregularities’",
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      "id": 693363,
      "title": "Mumbai Local Stabbing Case: Borivali Railway Police File 1,100-Page Chargesheet, Seek Fast-Track Trial",
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      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:16:41.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Free Press Journal",
        "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-local-stabbing-case-borivali-railway-police-file-1100-page-chargesheet-seek-fast-track-trial"
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      "summary": "Mumbai, August 12, 2026: The Borivali Railway Police on Wednesday submitted a 1,100-page chargesheet before the Borivali Metropolitan Magistrate Court in connection with the stabbing death of 22-year-old Mayank Lohar in a local train. The chargesheet contains statements of 68 witnesses. Mayank was allegedly stabbed to death following an argument over keeping the door of a moving local train open…",
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      "id": 697149,
      "title": "Centre’s demography panel ignored displaced families of LoC, says AIP",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/centres-demography-panel-ignored-displaced-families-of-loc-says-aip",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:16:38.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "The Hindu",
        "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jammu-and-kashmir/centres-demography-panel-ignored-displaced-families-of-loc-says-aip/article71337507.ece"
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