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Mumbai terror attacks: Remembering the heroes of 26/11
UPDATED : Nov 26 2020, 12:21 IST
Twelve years have passed since the horrific 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai that claimed the lives of about 200 persons, including security personnel, civillians, and hotel staff. The terrorists targeted the world heritage building, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Hotel Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Hotel Trident, Nariman House, Leopold Café, Cama & Albless Hospital and there were two bomb explosions - in Wadibunder and Vile Parle where bombs were planted in taxis. It was only because of the efforts of police, armed police, Marine commandos of the Indian Navy and the NSG that the victory over the merchants of death was possible. Let us take a look at some of the bravest who put the safety of others before their own:
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Mumbai terror attacks: Remembering the heroes of 26/11
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2 /10 Among the many brave soldiers there were four unsung heroes who saved a lot of lives during that attack. The four furry friends and heroes Max, Tiger, Sultan, and Ceaser, were sniffer dogs from Mumbai Police’s Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad who saved countless lives by detecting bombs with their sharp sense of smell. Pic credit: Twitter
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3 /10 ATS chief Hemant Karkare was having his dinner when he was called to inform about the 26/11 terror attack. He went to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at once and joined his colleagues in the operation. He defended Mumbai till his last breath until terrorists Kasab and Ismail opened fire outside the Cama Hospital. In 2009, he was posthumously given the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry decoration.
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4 /10 Senior police office Ashok Kamte was the third brave life lost along with Karkare and Salaskar outside the Cama Hospital. He was posthumously awarded Ashok Chakras for his bravery and dedication to defend the city of Mumbai until his dying breath. Credit: flickr
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5 /10 Encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar was killed by bullets fired by Kasab as per his confession post-capture. He was awarded Ashok Chakra posthemously for the gallant act.
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6 /10 It was because of assistant sub-inspector Tukaram Omble's selfless sacrifice that Kasab became the only terrorist from the attacks to be captured, and later, hanged. In an act of unparalleled bravado, he did not let go of Kasab despite being shot over 40 times. Credit: Twitter
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![Team commander of 51 Special Action Group, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan defended his fellow commandos and guests trapped in the Taj Hotel until he was shot dead. His reported last words, \](https://www.deccanherald.com/sites/dh/files/styles/gallery_thumbnails/public/gallery_images/2020/11/26/Sandeep.jpg "Team commander of 51 Special Action Group, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan defended his fellow commandos and guests trapped in the Taj Hotel until he was shot dead. His reported last words, \")
7 /10 Team commander of 51 Special Action Group, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan defended his fellow commandos and guests trapped in the Taj Hotel until he was shot dead. His reported last words, "Do not come up, I will handle them" were as heroic as his actions in Operation Black Tornado. He was also posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra.
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8 /10 Karambir Singh Kang, the general manager of the Taj hotel, supervised the evacuation of guests from the hotel despite losing his own wife and son who were trapped in the hotel's 6th floor.
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9 /10 Two-year-old Moshe Holtzberg was saved from the terrorists who attacked the Nariman House and killed many including his parents because of his nanny Sandra Samuel.
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10 /10 Mallika Jagad, who was a 24-year-old Assistant Banquet Manager of the Hotel at the time of 26/11, led about 60 guests to their safety. Along with the other staff, Jagad locked the banquet doors, turned off the lights, and asked the guests to remain silent, until they were spotted by the fire crew and helped to escape through the window. Parallelly, in the hotel's Japanese restaurant Wasabi, senior waiter Thomas Varghese evacuated all his guests and was the last person to leave, but was shot before reaching safety. Credit: TEDxIIFTDelhi
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Today's Horoscope - August 4, 2021: Check horoscope for all sun signs
UPDATED : Aug 04 2021, 00:01 IST
Aries Horoscope | Horoscope | Zodiac | Taurus Horoscope | Gemini Horoscope | Cancer Horoscope | Leo Horoscope | Virgo Horoscope | Libra Horoscope | Scorpio Horoscope | Sagittarius Horoscope | Capricorn Horoscope | Aquarius Horoscope | Pisces Horoscope | ![Today\'s Horoscope - August 4, 2021: Check horoscope for all sun signs]( "Today\'s Horoscope - August 4, 2021: Check horoscope for all sun signs")
1 /13 Today's Horoscope - August 4, 2021: Check horoscope for all sun signs
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![Aries | Doubts about current goals or alliances might in fact help you to slow down long enough to make important adjustments, and getting back on track is the focus now. Group activities will promote new love relationships. Lucky Colour: Mustard. Lucky Number: 7]( "Aries | Doubts about current goals or alliances might in fact help you to slow down long enough to make important adjustments, and getting back on track is the focus now. Group activities will promote new love relationships. Lucky Colour: Mustard. Lucky Number: 7")
2 /13 Aries | Doubts about current goals or alliances might in fact help you to slow down long enough to make important adjustments, and getting back on track is the focus now. Group activities will promote new love relationships. Lucky Colour: Mustard. Lucky Number: 7
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![Taurus | Today you will pick up where you left off with someone from your past. Dealing with personal, family, and home matters that have reached difficult proportions is essential. Lucky Colour: Mauve. Lucky Number: 3]( "Taurus | Today you will pick up where you left off with someone from your past. Dealing with personal, family, and home matters that have reached difficult proportions is essential. Lucky Colour: Mauve. Lucky Number: 3")
3 /13 Taurus | Today you will pick up where you left off with someone from your past. Dealing with personal, family, and home matters that have reached difficult proportions is essential. Lucky Colour: Mauve. Lucky Number: 3
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![Gemini | You will manage to complete an important project. Your family may feel upset with your plans. This is an excellent time to see what has been tripping you up and for taking steps to make the necessary adjustments to bring back more balance to your life. Lucky Colour: Ivory. Lucky Number: 2]( "Gemini | You will manage to complete an important project. Your family may feel upset with your plans. This is an excellent time to see what has been tripping you up and for taking steps to make the necessary adjustments to bring back more balance to your life. Lucky Colour: Ivory. Lucky Number: 2")
4 /13 Gemini | You will manage to complete an important project. Your family may feel upset with your plans. This is an excellent time to see what has been tripping you up and for taking steps to make the necessary adjustments to bring back more balance to your life. Lucky Colour: Ivory. Lucky Number: 2
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![Cancer | Important faces are around today that can help you make the most of current situations. Capitalise on your love life which seems to be on a high. A big shift in career plans likely. Lucky Colour: Indigo. Lucky Number: 8]( "Cancer | Important faces are around today that can help you make the most of current situations. Capitalise on your love life which seems to be on a high. A big shift in career plans likely. Lucky Colour: Indigo. Lucky Number: 8")
5 /13 Cancer | Important faces are around today that can help you make the most of current situations. Capitalise on your love life which seems to be on a high. A big shift in career plans likely. Lucky Colour: Indigo. Lucky Number: 8
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![Leo | Not everyone is telling you the truth so don’t be so trusting. Rely on your instincts and intuition to lead you. Time to come out of your shell – and put your cards on the table. Be more assertive and you will be surprised at the outcome. Lucky Colour: Brown. Lucky Number: 5]( "Leo | Not everyone is telling you the truth so don’t be so trusting. Rely on your instincts and intuition to lead you. Time to come out of your shell – and put your cards on the table. Be more assertive and you will be surprised at the outcome. Lucky Colour: Brown. Lucky Number: 5")
6 /13 Leo | Not everyone is telling you the truth so don’t be so trusting. Rely on your instincts and intuition to lead you. Time to come out of your shell – and put your cards on the table. Be more assertive and you will be surprised at the outcome. Lucky Colour: Brown. Lucky Number: 5
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![Virgo | Your sensitive touch will take you through sticky patches at work today. Things at home may be somewhat rocky. Learn your facts before any reprisals or making any moves. Lucky Colour: Pearl. Lucky Number: 6]( "Virgo | Your sensitive touch will take you through sticky patches at work today. Things at home may be somewhat rocky. Learn your facts before any reprisals or making any moves. Lucky Colour: Pearl. Lucky Number: 6")
7 /13 Virgo | Your sensitive touch will take you through sticky patches at work today. Things at home may be somewhat rocky. Learn your facts before any reprisals or making any moves. Lucky Colour: Pearl. Lucky Number: 6
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![Libra | Follow your impulses, push for growth at work. Love life blooms, but caution advised. Your stress level seems to be high due to the unrealistic expectations placed on you. Keep cool. Lucky Colour: Rust. Lucky Number: 4]( "Libra | Follow your impulses, push for growth at work. Love life blooms, but caution advised. Your stress level seems to be high due to the unrealistic expectations placed on you. Keep cool. Lucky Colour: Rust. Lucky Number: 4")
8 /13 Libra | Follow your impulses, push for growth at work. Love life blooms, but caution advised. Your stress level seems to be high due to the unrealistic expectations placed on you. Keep cool. Lucky Colour: Rust. Lucky Number: 4
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![Scorpio | You may feel that you are walking a tightrope, waiting for things to happen, however, this is only a temporary phase. Be patient and learn to go with the flow. You will work well with groups and institutions. Lucky Colour: Burgundy. Lucky Number: 9]( "Scorpio | You may feel that you are walking a tightrope, waiting for things to happen, however, this is only a temporary phase. Be patient and learn to go with the flow. You will work well with groups and institutions. Lucky Colour: Burgundy. Lucky Number: 9")
9 /13 Scorpio | You may feel that you are walking a tightrope, waiting for things to happen, however, this is only a temporary phase. Be patient and learn to go with the flow. You will work well with groups and institutions. Lucky Colour: Burgundy. Lucky Number: 9
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![Sagittarius | Professionally you need to be in charge and have to assert yourself as the situation demands. You make an impact in social circles, and find yourself on almost everyone’s guest list. Stay healthy by being on a diet and exercise. Lucky Colour: Cherry-Red. Lucky Number: 1]( "Sagittarius | Professionally you need to be in charge and have to assert yourself as the situation demands. You make an impact in social circles, and find yourself on almost everyone’s guest list. Stay healthy by being on a diet and exercise. Lucky Colour: Cherry-Red. Lucky Number: 1")
10 /13 Sagittarius | Professionally you need to be in charge and have to assert yourself as the situation demands. You make an impact in social circles, and find yourself on almost everyone’s guest list. Stay healthy by being on a diet and exercise. Lucky Colour: Cherry-Red. Lucky Number: 1
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![Capricorn | Your confidence is strong and love is favoured. This is a great day to right any wrongs and to say how you really feel about all that has transpired. Take your time when dealing with financial issues. Pay for a professional opinion if you can. Lucky Colour: Mango. Lucky Number: 6]( "Capricorn | Your confidence is strong and love is favoured. This is a great day to right any wrongs and to say how you really feel about all that has transpired. Take your time when dealing with financial issues. Pay for a professional opinion if you can. Lucky Colour: Mango. Lucky Number: 6")
11 /13 Capricorn | Your confidence is strong and love is favoured. This is a great day to right any wrongs and to say how you really feel about all that has transpired. Take your time when dealing with financial issues. Pay for a professional opinion if you can. Lucky Colour: Mango. Lucky Number: 6
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![Aquarius | You appear not to have enough hours in the day to do all that you want to do. Delegating work seems like a good idea. Ideas of moves need talking through with a close one. Lucky Colour: Saffron. Lucky Number: 2]( "Aquarius | You appear not to have enough hours in the day to do all that you want to do. Delegating work seems like a good idea. Ideas of moves need talking through with a close one. Lucky Colour: Saffron. Lucky Number: 2")
12 /13 Aquarius | You appear not to have enough hours in the day to do all that you want to do. Delegating work seems like a good idea. Ideas of moves need talking through with a close one. Lucky Colour: Saffron. Lucky Number: 2
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![Pisces | If the past keeps surfacing in a relationship, aim to deal with it once and for all. Identify guilt that might also be holding you back from seeking out happiness. You have not been totally honest with yourself, so re-examine your motives. Lucky Colour: Pink. Lucky Number: 5]( "Pisces | If the past keeps surfacing in a relationship, aim to deal with it once and for all. Identify guilt that might also be holding you back from seeking out happiness. You have not been totally honest with yourself, so re-examine your motives. Lucky Colour: Pink. Lucky Number: 5")
13 /13 Pisces | If the past keeps surfacing in a relationship, aim to deal with it once and for all. Identify guilt that might also be holding you back from seeking out happiness. You have not been totally honest with yourself, so re-examine your motives. Lucky Colour: Pink. Lucky Number: 5
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Rahul Gandhi rides bicycle to Parliament to protest against fuel hike; see pics
UPDATED : Aug 03 2021, 17:17 IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi came in a bicycle to the Parliament on August 3 to protest against the fuel prices, particularly petrol, which has crossed the Rs 100 per litre-mark in various parts of the country.
![Rahul Gandhi rides bicycle to Parliament to protest fuel hike; see pics]( "Rahul Gandhi rides bicycle to Parliament to protest fuel hike; see pics")
1 /6 Rahul Gandhi rides bicycle to Parliament to protest fuel hike; see pics
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![Congress leader Rahul Gandhi came in a bicycle to the Parliament on August 3 to protest against the fuel prices, particularly petrol, which has crossed the Rs 100 per litre-mark in various parts of the country. Credit: PTI Photo]( "Congress leader Rahul Gandhi came in a bicycle to the Parliament on August 3 to protest against the fuel prices, particularly petrol, which has crossed the Rs 100 per litre-mark in various parts of the country. Credit: PTI Photo")
2 /6 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi came in a bicycle to the Parliament on August 3 to protest against the fuel prices, particularly petrol, which has crossed the Rs 100 per litre-mark in various parts of the country. Credit: PTI Photo
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![Rahul Gandhi with a bicycle in a symbolic protest over fuel price hike. Credit: PTI Photo]( "Rahul Gandhi with a bicycle in a symbolic protest over fuel price hike. Credit: PTI Photo")
3 /6 Rahul Gandhi with a bicycle in a symbolic protest over fuel price hike. Credit: PTI Photo
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![Rahul Gandhi was joined by other leaders during a protest over fuel price hike in Parliament, New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo]( "Rahul Gandhi was joined by other leaders during a protest over fuel price hike in Parliament, New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo")
4 /6 Rahul Gandhi was joined by other leaders during a protest over fuel price hike in Parliament, New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo
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![Rahul Gandhi clicked with a bicycle during a symbolic protest over fuel price hike. Credit: PTI Photo]( "Rahul Gandhi clicked with a bicycle during a symbolic protest over fuel price hike. Credit: PTI Photo")
5 /6 Rahul Gandhi clicked with a bicycle during a symbolic protest over fuel price hike. Credit: PTI Photo
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![Bicycles parked at the Parliament premises in a protest demanding roll-back of hike in fuel prices, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo]( "Bicycles parked at the Parliament premises in a protest demanding roll-back of hike in fuel prices, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo")
6 /6 Bicycles parked at the Parliament premises in a protest demanding roll-back of hike in fuel prices, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo
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Tejas Express is set to be back on track from August 7
UPDATED : Aug 03 2021, 20:34 IST
Indian Railways has decided to resume its Tejas Express services from August 7 on its New Delhi-Lucknow and Ahmedabad-Mumbai routes.
![Tejas Express is set to be back on track from August 7]( "Tejas Express is set to be back on track from August 7")
1 /6 Tejas Express is set to be back on track from August 7
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![Indian Railways has decided to resume its Tejas Express services from August 7 on its New Delhi-Lucknow and Ahmedabad-Mumbai routes. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia]( "Indian Railways has decided to resume its Tejas Express services from August 7 on its New Delhi-Lucknow and Ahmedabad-Mumbai routes. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia")
2 /6 Indian Railways has decided to resume its Tejas Express services from August 7 on its New Delhi-Lucknow and Ahmedabad-Mumbai routes. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia
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![Reportedly, these trains will run four days a week. “Tejas Express Train no. 82501/82502 (LJN-NDLS-LJN) and Train no. 82901/82902 (MMCT-ADI-MMCT) have been reintroduced for booking with effect from journey date 07.08.2021,” IRCTC said in a statement. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia]( "Reportedly, these trains will run four days a week. “Tejas Express Train no. 82501/82502 (LJN-NDLS-LJN) and Train no. 82901/82902 (MMCT-ADI-MMCT) have been reintroduced for booking with effect from journey date 07.08.2021,” IRCTC said in a statement. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia")
3 /6 Reportedly, these trains will run four days a week. “Tejas Express Train no. 82501/82502 (LJN-NDLS-LJN) and Train no. 82901/82902 (MMCT-ADI-MMCT) have been reintroduced for booking with effect from journey date 07.08.2021,” IRCTC said in a statement. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia
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![Earlier, Railways had halted the operations of Tejas Express amid the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia]( "Earlier, Railways had halted the operations of Tejas Express amid the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia")
4 /6 Earlier, Railways had halted the operations of Tejas Express amid the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia
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![New Delhi-Lucknow Tejas express was launched in October 2019, while Ahmedabad-Mumbai route was started in January 2020. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia]( "New Delhi-Lucknow Tejas express was launched in October 2019, while Ahmedabad-Mumbai route was started in January 2020. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia")
5 /6 New Delhi-Lucknow Tejas express was launched in October 2019, while Ahmedabad-Mumbai route was started in January 2020. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia
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![Tejas coaches are equipped with smart features for enhanced passenger safety and comfort. The smart coach aims to provide world-class facilities to passengers with the help of intelligent sensor-based systems. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia]( "Tejas coaches are equipped with smart features for enhanced passenger safety and comfort. The smart coach aims to provide world-class facilities to passengers with the help of intelligent sensor-based systems. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia")
6 /6 Tejas coaches are equipped with smart features for enhanced passenger safety and comfort. The smart coach aims to provide world-class facilities to passengers with the help of intelligent sensor-based systems. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia
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Realme Flash, Nokia XR20, Samsung Galaxy & other smartphones likely to launch in August
UPDATED : Aug 03 2021, 16:58 IST
Here we list you some smartphones that are all set to launch in August 2021.
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1 /7 Realme Flash, Nokia XR20, Samsung Galaxy & Other Smartphones likely to launch in August
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![Realme Flash: Realme is all set to will introduce its much-hyped smartphone ‘Realme Flash’ in India. Touted to be the first Android smartphone with magnetic wireless charging, the phone has already garnered too much attention from the Android fans. Credit: Realme]( "Realme Flash: Realme is all set to will introduce its much-hyped smartphone ‘Realme Flash’ in India. Touted to be the first Android smartphone with magnetic wireless charging, the phone has already garnered too much attention from the Android fans. Credit: Realme")
2 /7 Realme Flash: Realme is all set to will introduce its much-hyped smartphone ‘Realme Flash’ in India. Touted to be the first Android smartphone with magnetic wireless charging, the phone has already garnered too much attention from the Android fans. Credit: Realme
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![Realme GT series: Realme’s flagship series is gearing up to enter the Indian market in August. The company is all set to launch four GT series smartphones - GT 5G, GT Neo, GT Master Edition and GT Mater Edition Explorer. Credit: Realme]( "Realme GT series: Realme’s flagship series is gearing up to enter the Indian market in August. The company is all set to launch four GT series smartphones - GT 5G, GT Neo, GT Master Edition and GT Mater Edition Explorer. Credit: Realme")
3 /7 Realme GT series: Realme’s flagship series is gearing up to enter the Indian market in August. The company is all set to launch four GT series smartphones - GT 5G, GT Neo, GT Master Edition and GT Mater Edition Explorer. Credit: Realme
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![Motorola Edge 20 Pro, Edge 20, Edge 20 Lite: Motorola will roll out its much-anticipated flagship series Motorola Edge 20 in August. Credit: Twitter/@Moto]( "Motorola Edge 20 Pro, Edge 20, Edge 20 Lite: Motorola will roll out its much-anticipated flagship series Motorola Edge 20 in August. Credit: Twitter/@Moto")
4 /7 Motorola Edge 20 Pro, Edge 20, Edge 20 Lite: Motorola will roll out its much-anticipated flagship series Motorola Edge 20 in August. Credit: Twitter/@Moto
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![Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3: Samsung is likely to unveil the new Galaxy Z phones next week. These cutting-edge smartphones put powerful performance and a large immersive display all in the palm of your hand. Credit: Twitter/ @evleaks]( "Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3: Samsung is likely to unveil the new Galaxy Z phones next week. These cutting-edge smartphones put powerful performance and a large immersive display all in the palm of your hand. Credit: Twitter/ @evleaks")
5 /7 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3: Samsung is likely to unveil the new Galaxy Z phones next week. These cutting-edge smartphones put powerful performance and a large immersive display all in the palm of your hand. Credit: Twitter/ @evleaks
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![Nokia XR20: Nokia is all set to unveil Nokia XR20 phone in August. The phone which recently entered the international market has received great response from critics. Credit: Nokia]( "Nokia XR20: Nokia is all set to unveil Nokia XR20 phone in August. The phone which recently entered the international market has received great response from critics. Credit: Nokia")
6 /7 Nokia XR20: Nokia is all set to unveil Nokia XR20 phone in August. The phone which recently entered the international market has received great response from critics. Credit: Nokia
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![Realme 8s: Another series from Realme is all set to the hit market in August 2021. Realme is likely to introduce 8s in the third week of August which would join the existing Realme 8, Realme 8 5G, and Realme 8 Pro bandwagon. Credit: Twitter/@iamshresthraj]( "Realme 8s: Another series from Realme is all set to the hit market in August 2021. Realme is likely to introduce 8s in the third week of August which would join the existing Realme 8, Realme 8 5G, and Realme 8 Pro bandwagon. Credit: Twitter/@iamshresthraj")
7 /7 Realme 8s: Another series from Realme is all set to the hit market in August 2021. Realme is likely to introduce 8s in the third week of August which would join the existing Realme 8, Realme 8 5G, and Realme 8 Pro bandwagon. Credit: Twitter/@iamshresthraj
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