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In a remarkable event, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) in Lucknow unveiled a magnificent specimen of the lotus, the emblematic national flower of India. Named 'Namoh 108', this distinct variety boasts 108 petals. As a tribute to the nation's legacy, the flower was ceremoniously dedicated to the citizens right before the 77th Independence Day by the esteemed Director-General of CSIR, N. Kalaiselvi.

In a dramatic turn of events in the bustling city of Bengaluru, a 60-year-old retired state government official found himself ensnared in a honeytrap that ended up costing him a staggering amount of over Rs 82 lakh. The city's police force, acting swiftly on the information, has successfully arrested three individuals in connection to this case: Reena Annamma, 40 years old, her accomplice Sneha, aged 30, and Lokesh, Sneha's 26-year-old husband.

Lal Chowk, situated at the heart of Srinagar, isn't merely a bustling business hub. More significantly, this iconic location encapsulates the vibrant political spirit of Kashmir. Throughout the last century, a multitude of figures, each with distinct narratives and ideologies, have leveraged its symbolic value to stage their grand statements.

In a deeply unsettling incident that has sent chills down the spine of Delhi's residents, an 11-year-old boy was ruthlessly murdered in his sleep by a woman who was supposed to be a trusted figure in his life. The merciless act, dripping with a vile blend of cruelty and deceit, was committed by none other than the live-in partner of the boy's father.

In a bold testament to India's indomitable spirit and engineering prowess, the nation is primed to leave an indelible mark on global records. How? By constructing an unparalleled motorable road that grazes the skies near the strategically significant Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh. The proposed 64-kilometer marvel isn't just a road – it symbolizes India’s resilience, ambition, and commitment to infrastructural excellence. It promises to forge a robust link between Likaru and Fukche, with the latter being just an arm's stretch, about 3 kilometers, from the LAC. Elevating to a...

It's interesting how after twenty long years under the stewardship of leaders who sang tunes of uplifting the downtrodden Dalits, Tejashwi Yadav of Bihar suddenly envisions reservations in the private sector as the beacon of development. A rather "convenient" enlightenment, one might say.

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the stage in the Parliament on August 10, during the No Confidence debate, he delved deep into the history of the Katchatheevu Island. Addressing the remark made by Rahul Gandhi, which was later expunged concerning 'Bharat Mata', PM Modi referenced how the Indira Gandhi administration had transferred the island of Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka in 1974, bringing this issue to the fore once again.

In a twist that could've been lifted straight from a dramatic screenplay, 50 'left-liberals', including a medley of 'journalists', actors, former judges, and those affectionately dubbed as 'Urban Naxals', have risen in a chorus of support for NewsClick, the very online news portal currently under the government's radar. The reason? Allegations of a rather unsavory funding link to a US tycoon, purportedly tangled in spreading Chinese propaganda.

In a fervent rebuke against DMK MP Kanimozhi's comments concerning the relevance of Sengol and Silapathigaram to the Tamil community, the President of BJP in Tamil Nadu, Annamalai, voiced his thoughts. His remarks emerged as a response to Kanimozhi’s endeavor to apprise Prime Minister Modi of the rich history and significance of these elements to the Tamil culture.