The Daily Guardian - September 03, 2024

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September 03, 2024

SC sets up panel to resolve Shambhu Border impasse

The Supreme Court on Monday formed a highpowered committee to engage with the protesting farmers at Shambhu Border, aiming to end the blockade that has persisted since February 13.

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Script gone awry? Netflix India brass summoned over 'IC 814'

The content head of OTT platform Netflix has been summoned on September 3 by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting over the series ‘IC-814 - The Kandahar Hijack’ which has triggered a row on social media over the depiction of the hijackers.

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'Conflict of interest' as SEBI chief gets salary from ICICI: Cong

The Congress on Monday trained its gun at the BJPled NDA government at the Centre, alleging that Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch is in serious conflict of interest as she kept on taking remuneration from ICICI Bank and ICICI Prudential besides the government.

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BJP strengthens foothold in Jat regions of Haryana

Continuing its efforts to bolster its position in Jat heartland of the poll-bound Haryana, the BJP on Monday welcomed two more Jat faced-Devender Singh Babli and Sunil Sangwan into its fold.

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RSS CAUTIONS AGAINST USING CASTE CENSUS AS ELECTION TOOL

Samanvay Baithak identifies 'five fronts' on the issue of rape-murder of a doctor at Kolkata hospital

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AAP MLA Amanatullah detained by ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday detained Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan.

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Cong decides on 34 candidates, but names still under wraps

22 sitting MLAs will retain ticket

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No Sept 6 release for 'Emergency'

The release of Kangana Ranaut-starrer ‘Emergency’ has been postponed.

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2 pilgrims killed in landslide near Vaishno Devi shrine

In a tragic incident on Monday, two pilgrims were killed when a landslide struck the new track leading to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district.

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Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: CBI Investigates Crime Spot Of RG Kar Medical College

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has investigated the crime spot of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital where the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor took place on August 9.

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Haryana: Police arrests one more accused in Charkhi Dadri mob lynching case

Eighth accused has been arrested in the mob lynching incident where a migrant worker from West Bengal was allegedly beaten to death in Haryana’s Charkhi Dadri district over suspicions that he had eaten beef, police said.

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BJP workers protest in Siliguri over doctor rape-murder, demand CM's resignation

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers staged protests outside the SDO Office in Siliguri on Monday, demanding justice for the victim of a rape and murder incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

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Union Cabinet approves one more semi-conductor unit in Gujarat

With the objective to develop a vibrant semi-conductor ecosystem, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday approved the proposal of Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd to setup a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat.

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SADASYATA ABHIYAN: PM MODI LAUNCHES BJP'S NATIONWIDE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Membership drive will cross over 10-crore mark: BJP president JP Nadda

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'Opposition comes to assembly only to fight,' says Himachal CM Sukhu

After the proceedings in the Assembly monsoon session, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu criticised the opposition parties in Himachal Pradesh, stating that they come to the House merely to fight and raise slogans rather than engage in constructive debate.

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Bihar Deputy CM slams Tejashwi Yadav for demanding caste census

Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha on Monday slammed Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav for allegedly doing “casteism” and said people will decide who will be the true servant of Bihar.

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'Assam has achieved another milestone': CM Sarma on fulfilling target of 1 lakh govt jobs

The Assam Government has achieved a significant milestone in the state’s employment sector by fulfilling its 2021 election promise of providing 1 lakh government jobs, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday.

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ANDHRA PRADESH: CM NAIDU INSPECTS FLOOD-AFFECTED AREAS IN VIJAYAWADA

Amid the heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, various areas of Vijayawada faced severe waterlogging, leading to a flood-like situation in the area.

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21 trains cancelled, 10 diverted due to waterlogging over tracks

Amid heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the South Central Railway (SCR) has cancelled 21 more trains and diverted 10 others due to waterlogging over tracks at several locations.

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Odisha: BJD leader hits out at state govt for failing to curb crimes against women

Biju Janta Dal (BJD) leader Lekhasri Samantsinghar on Monday hit out at the BJP-led government in the State for failing to curb crimes against women.

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Met office predicts heavy rainfall in several districts of Madhya Pradesh in next 24 hrs

The Meteorological Office issued an alert for very heavy rainfall in five districts of Madhya Pradesh in the next 24 hours on Monday.

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Telangana govt announces immediate assistance of Rs 5 crore to flood-hit dists

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday declared the immediate assistance of Rs 5 crore to the floodhit districts of Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mahbubabad and Suryapet.

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Overspeeding car turns turtle; 3 dead, 3 injured

Three people died and as many sustained injuries after a speeding car hit the divider and collided with a tanker in the Gavanpada area of Chembur here, police said.

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Telangana: Unprecedented rains in 'past 30 years' inundate Khammam

Unprecedented widespread rainfall for the past couple of days has caused great deal of difficulty to the people to the people of Khammam district.

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'CM has provided protection to predators': Kerala LoP Satheesan

United Democratic Front Chief and Leader of Opposition in Kerala, VD Satheesan on Monday-led the protest in front of the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram, alleging protection of accused in the Justice Hema Committee report and Vadakara Kafir Screenshot Case.

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BJP releases fourth list for J&K polls

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday unveiled its fourth list of six candidates for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, nominating its state unit chief, Ravinder Raina, to contest from the Nowshera constituency.

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BJP list may take longer than expected

A crucial meeting of senior BJP leaders was held on late Monday evening in Delhi as the party grapples with finalising its candidate list for the Haryana Assembly elections.

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BULLDOZER JUSTICE: SC HINTS AT FRAMING NORMS ON DEMOLITIONS

The Supreme Court on Monday indicated that it will lay down guidelines on the recent bulldozer practices adopted by governments on immovable properties.

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Delhi Traffic Police updates commuters on waterlogging, diversions

Rain lashed several parts of Delhi and the national captial region on Monday even as the India Metrological Department has forecast more rain for the city this week.

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Delhi HC dismisses AAP leaders' plea in defamation case

The Delhi High Court, on Monday, dismissed the plea by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders challenging the defamation proceedings against them, stating that citizens have the right to truthful and accurate information.

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No social security, no stable income for DTC workers: LoP Rahul Gandhi

The Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday, while recalling his travel in a bus in Delhi, said that drivers and conductors are forced to live in the darkness of uncertainty with no social security, stable income and no permanent job.

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ACB court raps IO for not investigating public servants in illegal parking case

A Special Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) Court has expressed its displeasure over the investigating officer (IO) not taking sanction to investigate public servants, including some senior police officers, in an alleged illegal parking case in south Delhi’s Saket area.

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Man kills wife, leaves body in car; arrested

A man trying to flee after killing his wife was held by a police constable at Shivaji College red light under the Rajouri Garden police station area of the city on Sunday night, police said.

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Delhi Excise Policy: SC grants bail to Vijay Nair in money laundering case

The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Vijay Nair in a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy case.

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SC GRANTS BAIL TO KEJRIWAL'S AIDE BIBHAV KUMAR IN SWATI MALIWAL ASSAULT CASE

The trial will take time due to numerous witnesses.

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AAP accuses Centre of 'hooliganism' after ED detains Amanatullah from his residence

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj has accused the central government of “hooliganism” and described the Waqf properties money laundering case against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan as “rotten.”

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Lalbagh ka Raja to grace Delhi this Ganesh Chaturthi, 500,000 devotees expected

The Lalbagh ka Raja Trust is preparing for an extraordinary Ganesh Mahotsav with the highly anticipated Lalbagh ka Raja Ganesh statue.

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Man beaten to death over dispute on mobile phone, four arrested

A man identified as Sumit Khatri was beaten to death in North Delhi’s Burari area.

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After Bengaluru, Hyderabad emerges as second preferred destination for BFSI GCCs: Report

After Bengaluru, Hyderabad is slowly emerging as the second preferred city for BFSI companies who are looking to establish Global Capability Centres (GCCs) or expand their operations in India, talent solutions provider Careernet observed in its report.

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Ramkrishna Forgings to sell Rs 129 cr hospitality management business to Yatra Online

Ramkrishna Forgings, a leading supplier of rolled, forged, and machined products, has announced plans to divest its entire stake in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Globe All India Services Limited, to Yatra Online Limited.

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Ethanol blending percentage surges from 1.53 pc in 2014 to 15 pc in 2024: Hardeep Puri

The opening session of the India Bio-Energy & Tech Expo 2024 (IBETE), Hardeep Singh Puri, the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, mentioned that the ethanol blending percentage has risen from 1.53 per cent in 2014 to 15 per cent in 2024.

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L&T forms new business vertical for renewable energy projects

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced the establishment of a separate business vertical dedicated to renewable energy Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.

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22 businesses rescued in August by NCLT

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved 22 business rescue plans in August, continuing the trend of salvaging distressed companies.

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CABINET APPROVES DIGITAL AGRICULTURE MISSION WITH RS 2,817 CRORE OUTLAY

The Mission aims to support digital agriculture initiatives, including DGCES and other IT projects, across government, academic, and research sectors.

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IKEA's food business flourishes in India

IKEA's culinary offerings have become a significant draw for customers in India, contributing to a substantial increase in revenue.

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Can AI prevent the next RG Kar tragedy?

The barbaric act of brutally raping and killing a doctor in RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata the other day has remained a shock to the nation and even the whole world.

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IS THE WORLD'S BEST-PERFORMING ECONOMY LOSING ITS SHINE?

India, often lauded as the world's fastest-growing major economy, has recently witnessed a slowdown in its GDP growth.

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Assam Police arrests 3 accused of carrying 1 lakh Yaba tablets

The Assam Police conducted an anti-narcotics operation in the Jalalpur area on Monday, where the officials seized 1 lakh Yaba tablets and arrested three accused individuals who were allegedly carrying the Yaba tablets, according to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

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MP: Man in depression slits throat of 3-year-old niece

In a shocking incident, a man suffering from depression killed his three-year-old niece by slitting her throat in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, a police officer reported on Monday.

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Karnataka CM orders reconduct of KPSC exam over wrong Kannada translation of questions

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that he has directed the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) to re-conduct the Gazetted Probationers’ examination, following the reports that there were inappropriate Kannada translations of questions.

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Pune: Former NCP corporator shot dead by unidentified assailants

Former Corporator of the Pune Municipal Corporation, Vanraj Andekar was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Sunday night at Imaandar Chowk area of the city, police said.

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'1,000 schools will take pledge to clean Bengaluru on October 2': Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday announced that one thousand schools in Bengaluru will take a pledge to “clean Bengaluru” on October 2, marking the 100th year since Mahatma Gandhi’s Congress presidentship.

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'Some BJP leaders looking to join our side': NCP-SCP leader Anil Deshmukh

Former Home Minister of Maharashtra and NCP-SCP leader, Anil Deshmukh on Monday claimed that some senior BJP leaders are in contact with his party and are looking to join their side as they are dissatisfied with the government’s handling of issues in the state.

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DISCUSSIONS ON MARITIME SECURITY TO BE HELD DURING PM'S SINGAPORE VISIT: MEA

Secretary East, Ministry of External Affairs, Jaideep Mazumdar, said on Monday that that discussion on the maritime security will be held with Singaporean leadership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Singapore.

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SC on Civil Procedure Code: Appellate Court cannot create new case for parties & frame issues without following Order XLI

The Supreme Court in the case Rama Kt. Barman (Died) Thr. Lrs. Versus MD. Mahim Ali & Ors observed and has held that the Courts at the Appellate stage of civil suits cannot create a new case for the parties while framing of such additional issues that were never being raised in the pleadings of the parties.

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Delhi High Court refuses to quash BJP leader's defamation case against CM Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi

The Delhi High Court in the case Arvind Kejriwal & Ors. v. State & Anr. observed and has refused to quash a defamation case filed by a BJP leader against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other Aam Aadmi Party, AAP leaders for their remarks over alleged deletion of voters’ names from electoral rolls in the national capital in 2018.

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DELHI HIGH COURT: CORRESPONDENCE STATING NON-ARBITRABILITY OF DISPUTE DUE TO NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT PROCEEDINGS IMPLIES RECOGNITION OF ARBITRATION CLAUSE

The Delhi High Court Dhanlaxmi Sales in the case M/S. Corporation Vs Boston Scientific India Pvt Ltd observed and has held that correspondence from a party stating that ongoing proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 barred initiation of arbitration implicitly acknowledged the existence of the arbitration clause.

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SC dismisses Kerala District Judges' plea against High Court Collegium not considering their elevation to High Court

The Supreme Court in the case Saidalavi P.P. vs. High Court Kerala At Ernakulam observed and has refused to entertain the writ petition filed by two District Judges from Kerala against the Kerala High Court collegium not considering their names for elevation as judges of the High Court.

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TAIWAN WILL BUY OVER 1,000 MORE STINGER MISSILES AMID HIGHER CHINESE THREAT

The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defence plans to buy over 1,000 additional Stinger missiles to boost its defence capabilities amid growing concerns about China’s military activities.

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Iran denies foul play in late prez Raisi̇'s death, says poor weather caused copter crash

Iran’s military has said that inclement weather conditions, including thick fog, were the cause of the helicopter crash in May this year in which President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage were killed.

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Pak Defence Minister Signals At Military Trial Of Imran Khan

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has hinted that former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan might face a military trial, ARY News reported.

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Bangladesh floods: Around 60 dead, thousands homeless in 11 districts

Floodwaters have receded in most areas of the 11 affected districts, but the struggles of those impacted continue, as the disaster has left many homeless, The Daily Star reported.

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Israel: Enraged protestors seek ceasefire deal after six more captives died in Gaza

Israelis have taken to the streets in large numbers, demanding a ceasefire deal and the return of captives held by Hamas, Al Jazeera reported.

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Tropical storm Yagi lashes Philippines, claims 11 lives

11 people have lost their lives as tropical storm Yagi lashed the Philippines on Monday, bringing heavy rains that resulted in floods and landslides, reported Al Jazeera.

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Americans having expectations of better policies from Kamala Harris

When Vice-President Kamala Harris capped off the Democratic National Convention with a speech that some admiring commenters lauded as “the speech that Democrats craved”, “a home run”, and “perfect”, she paved a middle road and seemed suited to appeal as much to independents and Republicans who are disaffected with Donald Trump as Democrats.

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Jeremy Corbyn to form alliance with four independent pro-Gaza MPs

Jeremy Corbyn is to form an official parliamentary alliance with four independent MPs who were elected on pro-Gaza platforms – issuing a call for more MPs to join.

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Harris looks to tap into Biden's union support for Labor Day

Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden are co-headlining a campaign event Monday in the marquee battleground state of Pennsylvania as Harris balances presenting herself as “a new way forward” while remaining intensely loyal to Biden and the policies he has pushed.

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No Honeymoon For New UK Leader Starmer After A Summer Of Unrest

There was no summer honeymoon for Keir Starmer.

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Australian Govt undermines census to avoid division

After the Australian government’s unprecedented intervention into the national census, the Australian statistical office will need to do significant work rebuilding the nation’s trust.

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RUSSIAN MISSILE STRIKE INJURES 47 IN KHARKIV

A Russian missile strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s secondlargest city, left at least 47 people injured, including five children, on Sunday, Al Jazeera reported.

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George Clooney opens up about working with Brad Pitt

George Clooney and Brad Pitt reunited at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday for the premiere of their new thriller, Wolfs.

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KAREENA EXCITED ABOUT RELEASE OF 'THE BUCKINGHAM MURDERS'

Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to showcase her deglam avatar in 'The Buckingham Murders'.

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'ALPHA' GIRLS ALIA, SHARVARI REACHES MUMBAI POST FILM'S SHOOT IN KASHMIR

After shooting for the spy drama 'Alpha' in Kashmir, actresses Alia Bhatt and Shavari are now back in Mumbai.

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RANBIR KAPOOR'S COUSIN AADAR JAIN ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT WITH ALEKHA ADVANI

Bollywood actor Aadar Jain announced his engagement to Alekha Advani on Sunday with a heartwarming proposal by the sea.

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Critical patient evacuated from Nepal to India in urgent medical operation

In a tale of unparalleled medical expertise and meticulous coordination, a 70-year-old critically ill patient in Nepal was given a second chance at life, thanks to RED.

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How spiritual practices contribute to physical and emotional healing

Spiritual practices have the profound ability to heal us both physically and emotionally.

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The Connection Between Mind, Body, and Spirit: Integrative Approaches to Health

If life is a play, the spirit is the director and playwright, mind the stage manager, and body the actor.

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Yogesh Kathuniya wins silver in men's discus throw F56 final

Indian para-athlete Yogesh Kathuniya bagged the eighth medal for team India in the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024 as he won the silver medal in the Men’s Discus Throw F56 final on Monday.

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EPL: Manchester United lose 0-3 to Liverpool

Following his side’s loss to Liverpool in their Premier League match, Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag lauded his opponents for their “clinical finishing” and termed the three goals conceded by the team as “individual errors”.

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SHUTTLER NITESH ADDS 2ND GOLD IN INDIA'S MEDAL TALLY

India shuttler Nitesh Kumar outplayed Great Britain’s second-seeded Daniel Bethell to clinch a gold medal in the men’s singles SL3 category in the ongoing Paralympics on Monday.

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Para-sprinter Preeti Pal creates history, wins 2nd medal at Paris Paralympics

Indian para sprinter Preeti Pal clinched the bronze medal in the 200m T-35 race on Sunday.

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'Direct govt jobs for winners of Olympics, Asian Games': CM Yogi announces sports policy

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath on Sunday highlighted the government’s initiatives in bolstering sports in the state, including the introduction of a new sports policy.

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Sivarajan-Nithya lose in bronze medal clash of mixed doubles para-badminton

The Indian mixed doubles para-badminton pair of Sivarajan Solaimalai and Nithya Sre Sivan endured a loss in the bronze medal match at the ongoing Paris Paralympics on Monday.

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Ex-cricketer Kirti Azad's wife passes away

Former cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Kirti Azad’s wife, Poonam, passed away on Monday.

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Paris Paralympics: Nishad Kumar bags silver in men's high jump T47

India’s Nishad Kumar clinched a silver medal in the men’s high jump - T47 final on early Monday morning at the Paris Paralympics.

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Dhanush breaks world records in World Deaf Shooting Championship

India dominated the men’s 10m air rifle event on day two of the second World Deaf Shooting Championship in Hanover, Germany, with Dhanush Srikanth, Shourya Saini, and Mohammed Murtaza Vania making a clean sweep of the medals.

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