Latest News:Death Toll In Kabul Blast Reaches 14, 145 Wounded

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Because the truth is worth it.)The Islamic State (IS) jihadist group was "resurging" in Syria while the United States withdrew troops, and has solidified its insurgent capabilities in neighboring Iraq, a Defense Department watchdog said Tuesday.The jihadists -- who suffered major territorial losses at the hands of Iraqi and Syrian forces backed by a US-led international air campaign -- are exploiting weaknesses in local forces to make gains, the report from the Office of Inspector General said.(Source: AFP)North Korea said on Wednesday, 7 August, a live-fire demonstration of newly developed, short-range ballistic missiles supervised by leader Kim Jong Un, was intended to send a warning to the United States and South Korea over their joint military exercises.The official Korean Central News Agency said two missiles launched from a western airfield flew across the country and over the area surrounding the capital, Pyongyang, before accurately hitting an island target off its eastern coast.(Source: AP)At least 95 people were wounded in a blast in Kabul's PD6 area on Wednesday morning, 7 August, says the Afghan Ministry of Public Health.The interior Ministry says the explosion in the west of Kabul was a car bombing which targeted the police district 6 headquarters.The Afghan Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.(Source: TOLOnews)The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut Repo Rate by 35 basis points to 5.40 percent. Reverse Repo rate is at 5.15 percent.The GDP growth projection has been adjusted from 7 percent to 6.9 percent.(Source: ANI)Fire breaks out in Trimurti Hosiery Mills in Ludhiana's Sunder Nagar. About 50 fire tenders are present at the spot. More details awaited.(Source: ANI)Hafiz Saeed was held guilty by Gujranwala court. The case has been shifted to Gujrat (Pak) according to Pakistan media reports.(Source: ANI)The RBI has decided to cover all repetitive bill payments under the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) and a detailed guideline in this regard will be issued by September-end.Currently, repetitive bill payments cover five segments -- direct-to-home, electricity, gas, telecom and water bills under the BBPS -- which is an inter-operable platform."In order to leverage the advantages of the BBPS and harness its full potential, it has been decided to permit all categories of billers (except prepaid recharges) who provide for recurring bill payments to participate in BBPS on a voluntary basis," the RBI said in 'Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies' post the monetary policy review.(Source: PTI)Hong Kong lawyers held a silent march in support of anti-government protesters highlighting the movement's enduring broad appeal despite increasingly ominous warnings from Beijing.(Source: PTI)The National Commission for Women on Wednesday urged the Delhi police chief to take immediate action and submit a detailed report in the alleged rape of a Tihar Jail woman inmate by a police constable.(Source: PTI)14 people have been confirmed dead while 145 are wounded in a blast that took place when a Taliban car detonated in Kabul, Afghanistan.(Source: AFP)Veteran director and actor Hrithik Roshan's grandfather, J Om Prakash, passed away at the age of 93.(Source: PTI)Turkey's Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said that talks with the US aimed at averting the need for a Turkish military intervention into northern Syria had been "positive".(Source: PTI)Two persons who got stranded in flash floods after a cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district on Wednesday have been rescued, police said.(Source: PTI)The Calcutta High Court set aside an arrest warrant against BJP leader Mukul Roy in connection with the alleged recovery of unaccounted cash from a person.(Source: PTI)Two persons, including a child, were killed and 40 others injured when the bus they were travelling in overturned in Assam's Kamrup district.(Source: PTI)Two female suicide bombers killed three civilians and wounded eight in a suspected Boko Haram attack in northeast Nigeria, emergency services said.(Source: AFP)West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unveils a statue of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi in Kodambakkam. DMK President MK Stalin was also present.(Source: ANI)The Enforcement Directorate moved a Delhi court seeking issuance of non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Ratul Puri, nephew of Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath, in connection with a money laundering case related to the AgustaWestland chopper scam.(Source: PTI)The Bihar government told the National Green Tribunal that 17 towns along the Ganga river in the state have been declared open-defecation free (ODF).(Source: PTI)Munquad Ali has been appointed as the BSP Uttar Pradesh President by party chief Mayawati.(Source: ANI)The Delhi High Court has dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) pleas seeking cancellation of bail to a businessman and a co-accused in the over Rs 8,000-crore money laundering case involving Gujarat-based Sterling Biotech Ltd.(Source: PTI)The Supreme Court has asked a Hindu body, which is claiming right over the entire 2.77 acre of disputed land at Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site in Ayodhya, to come out with revenue records, documentary and oral evidence to establish its possession.(Source: PTI)Sri Lankan authorities charged a former chief forensic officer with destroying evidence in the notorious murder of a leading rugby player, Wasim Thajudeen.(Source: AFP)Union Home Minister Amit Shah and his Bangladeshi counterpart Asaduzzaman Khan held extensive discussion on a number of key bilateral issues.(Sources: PTI)Embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya took to Twitter once again to repeat his 100 per cent loan payback offer to the public sector banks in India.(Source: PTI)A shooting incident has been reported in Tyson, USA. However Fairfax Police has said that they “have found no evidence of any acts of violence or injuries."Pakistan initiated ceasefire violation around 10:15 pm in Sunderbani Sector of Rajouri district on Wednesday, ANI reported. Indian Army retaliated.Central Railway, Chief Public Relations Officer on Wednesday informed that water level exceeded the danger level at the bridge near Bhilavadi railway station. All trains services on Pune-Miraj section have been suspended with effect from 11:50 pm.

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Latest News: Pakistan Violates Ceasefire at J&K’s Sunderbani

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