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Top Stories
- India's economy grows 8.2% in Q2: India's economy has grown by 8.2% in the second quarter of the current financial year, driven by a rebound in manufacturing and services sectors, according to official data.
- India's COVID-19 cases surge past 20 million: India has reported over 20 million COVID-19 cases, with the country's daily cases reaching a record high of over 400,000 in the past 24 hours.
- India's farmers protest against new farm laws: Thousands of farmers have been protesting in India for over a month against three new farm laws, which they say will benefit big corporations and harm their livelihoods.
- India's Supreme Court orders probe into Hathras gang rape: The Supreme Court has ordered a probe into the gang rape and murder of a 19-year-old woman in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, which sparked widespread outrage and protests.
- India's monsoon season brings heavy rainfall: Heavy rainfall has been reported in several parts of India, causing flooding and landslides, and disrupting normal life.
Regional News
- Kashmir: Indian army kills three militants in encounter: Three militants have been killed in an encounter with the Indian army in Kashmir's Pulwama district.
- Assam: Floods affect over 1 million people: Over 1 million people have been affected by floods in Assam, with several districts reporting severe damage to crops and infrastructure.
- Tamil Nadu: AIADMK leader Jayalalithaa's birthday celebrated: The birthday of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was celebrated with fanfare in Chennai, with her party workers and supporters paying tributes to her memory.
Business and Economy
- India's GDP growth rate slows down: India's GDP growth rate has slowed down to 7.3% in the first quarter of the current financial year, due to a decline in manufacturing and services sectors.
- India's rupee falls to record low: The Indian rupee has fallen to a record low against the US dollar, amid concerns over the country's current account deficit and foreign exchange reserves.
- India's e-commerce market grows 15%: India's e-commerce market has grown by 15% in the past year, driven by increasing demand for online shopping and digital payments.
Sports
- India's cricket team loses to Australia in T20 series: India's cricket team has lost the T20 series to Australia, with the visitors winning the final match by 13 runs.
- India's tennis star Sania Mirza announces retirement: Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has announced her retirement from professional tennis, citing injuries and a desire to focus on her personal life.
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