Wordle today #1512: Get hints and answers to today’s puzzle August 9, 2025

Wordle, the brainchild of Josh Wardle, has become a global phenomenon, captivating millions with its daily word puzzles. Players receive feedback through colored tiles, indicating correct letters and positions. The New York Times acquired Wordle, further amplifying its reach. Its simplicity and daily novelty have solidified its place in people’s routines, inspiring spin-offs and sparking…

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EC reform drive: 334 unrecognised parties delisted in poll cleanup; aims to ensure transparency in electoral process

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has delisted 334 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) to enhance electoral system transparency. This action follows a review of state CEO reports, revealing violations of registration norms. The delisted parties will lose benefits under RP Act and Income Tax Act, with an appeal window of 30 days.

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‘I’m temple trustee, and son of Deoghar’: Nishikant Dubey on ‘forcible entry’ row; files privilege case against 4 senior officials

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has filed a privilege case against four Jharkhand officials following an FIR against him and others, including MP Manoj Tiwari, for allegedly entering the Deoghar temple’s sanctum sanctorum during a VIP entry ban. Dubey, a temple trustee, claims the complainants were improperly allowed inside.

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‘They label kanwariyas as terrorists’: BJP calls Samajwadi Party ‘communal’; slams ex-MP ST Hasan over Uttarkashi flood remark

The BJP has criticized the Samajwadi Party (SP), labeling it a “communal party” after former SP MP ST Hasan linked the Uttarkashi flash floods to religious intolerance in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Hasan suggested a lack of respect for other religions contributed to the disaster, while the BJP condemned his remarks as insulting to Sanatan…

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This African country has no mobile internet access; here’s the surprising truth behind its digital blackout

Eritrea stands as a digitally isolated nation, grappling with extremely limited internet access, no mobile data, and restricted social media. This East African country’s unique situation stems from strict political control and economic challenges, impacting education, communication, and economic growth. The government’s tight grip on telecommunications and widespread poverty contribute to this digital divide, hindering…

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NYC Times Square shooting: 3 injured in gunfire after ‘verbal dispute’; videos show people fleeing, victim on stretcher

Early Saturday morning, a shooting in Times Square injured three individuals following a dispute. The New York Police Department reported that a 17-year-old male suspect was apprehended at the scene, and a firearm was recovered. The victims, a 65-year-old man, a 19-year-old man, and an 18-year-old woman, are in stable condition at Bellevue Hospital.

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Elderly woman drowns in swollen stream and man found dead in river after defamatory videos circulated in Karnataka

A 93-year-old woman, Saraswathi, was found dead in a stream after going missing from her Udupi home, with heavy rains suspected to be a factor in her drowning. In a separate incident, Natesh, 36, was discovered deceased in the Sowparnika River, allegedly driven to suicide by defamatory videos circulated about him; police are investigating the…

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