The Daily Guardian - October 07, 2024

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October 07, 2024

'Old company' jibe at UN

In a veiled dig at the United Nations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that it has become like an “old company”, which is not entirely keeping with the market but still occupying the space.

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‘PM Modi Has Ability To Engage With Kyiv And Moscow'

Highlighting the recent meetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that PM Modi is one of the few leaders in the world today who can engage with Moscow and Kyiv.

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3 minors among 7 killed in shop fire in Mumbai

Seven persons, including three minors, were killed after a fire broke out in a double-storey shop-cumresidential structure in Mumbai on Sunday morning, a fire official said.

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IAF show attracts huge crowd, five spectators die

A spectacular aerial display of the Indian Air Force aircraft over the skies of Marina Beach was a big draw here on Sunday, but at least five persons, who were among thousands of spectators, died due to causes including extreme exhaustion.

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ALL EYES ON COUNTING; PARTIES EXUDE OPTIMISM

A day after the voting for the high-stake Haryana Assembly elections, the political atmosphere is charged with ruling BJP and the opposition Congress, expressing strong confidence in securing a decisive victory.

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NC welcomes PDP support

National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah expressed optimism on Sunday regarding the Congress-NC alliance's chances of winning a majority in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

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UP police denies Narsinghanand's detention, suspense prevails

As controversy raged over Yati Narsinghanand's objectionable remarks against Prophet Muhammad, his supporters on Sunday alleged that the Dasna temple head priest is being illegally kept in detention by police, which denied the claim.

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Advisory makes it clear: No arrest is made via video calls

The CBI, police, customs, ED or judges do not arrest people through video calls, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) said in a public advisory issued in view of the rising cases of 'digital arrest' crimes in the country.

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'NC-Congress alliance will get better results than exit poll projections'

Congress candidate from the Rajouri Assembly constituency, Iftikhar Ahmed said that the National Conference and Congress alliance will receive better results than what is being projected by the exit polls and exuded confidence of INDIA bloc forming a government with two-third majority in the Union Territory.

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Army seizes huge cache of weapons, explosives in J&K's Poonch district

The Indian Army's Romeo Force seized a huge cache of weapons and explosives in the Jhullas area of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said on Saturday.

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CM Yogi Unveils Logo Of Maha Kumbh-2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the logo of Maha Kumbh-2025 in Prayagraj on Sunday.

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JDU's growing voter base in Delhi reflects strengthening political presence: Rajeev Ranjan

JDU national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan, who succeeded KC Tyagi, shared his insights exclusively with The Daily Guardian.

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Junior doctors continue indefinite hunger strike in West Bengal

Junior doctors on Sunday went on an indefinite hunger strike over their demands from the Mamata Banerjee led-West Bengal government and asserted that they would continue to demonstrate their protest until their demands for justice on humanitarian grounds are not met.

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CBI files third chargesheet in NEET UG-2024 paper leak case

The Central Bureau of Investigation filed the third charge sheet in connection with the National Eligibility-cumEntrance Test (Undergraduate) 2024 question paper leak case before the Special Court for CBI cases in Patna against 21 accused, the agency sources said on Saturday.

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Tirumala temple denies presence of centipede in anna prasadam

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams on Saturday condemned the allegations of a centipede found in the anna prasadam at Madhava Nilayam and called them false and unfounded, as per a release issued by the Chief Public Relations Officer.

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'Nation's progress not possible without development of farmers': Tripura CM

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha emphasised the development of farmers while addressing an event for the release of the 18th installment of the PM-Kisan scheme in Agartala on Saturday

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Businessman goes missing, damaged car found near Mangaluru's Kulur bridge

MANGALURU Mangaluru police have launched a search operation after a businessman was reported missing early Sunday morning, officials said.

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MP: Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple laddu prasad passes 13 FSSAI tests

The laddu prasad of the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain has passed 13 parameters of food safety regulations, creating a wave of delight among the devotees amid the TiRupati Prasad row.

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Private bus operators in 14 Odisha districts to go on strike from today

Private bus operators in 14 districts of Odisha announced a 24-hour strike beginning on Monday evening, opposing buses being run under a state government scheme to connect blocks to district headquarters.

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IAF'S DAZZLING AEROBATIC DISPLAY DOMINATES MARINA SKY AHEAD OF 92ND AIR FORCE DAY

A spectacular aerial display showcasing the prowess and manoeuvrability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft over the iconic Marina sky captivated the hearts of Chennaiites who turned up in thousands on a sultry Sunday and witnessed the IAF's range of new aircraft including Rafale, roar in action.

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Odisha government regularises services of 9,200 junior teachers

The Odisha government regularised the services of 9,200 junior teachers engaged in primary and upper primary schools under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, according to an official document.

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Zomato's Goyal, wife step out to deliver food packet, get first-hand experience

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal on Sunday said malls need to be \"more humane\" towards delivery partners, sharing his first-hand experience as a delivery executive picking up orders for the food tech giant.

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VOTER TURNOUT IN HARYANA 67.90%

Despite widespread claims of anti-incumbency against the ruling BJP, the voter turnout in Haryana Assembly elections has reached around 67.90%, approaching the 68.20% turnout from the 2019 polls.

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IAF rescues women mountaineers stranded at a height of 6,015 metres

The mountaineers were en route to Chaukhamba III peak when their climbing gear fell into a gorge

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BJP leaders slam AAP, Arvind Kejriwal over mismanagement

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders came down heavily at Aam Aadmi Party and the party's national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, on Sunday, alleging looting and cheating the people of Delhi.

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Denied permission for Jantar Mantar, Sonam Wangchuk sits on fast at Ladakh Bhawan

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday sat on a fast at the Ladakh Bhawan where he was staying after the protesters were denied permission to stage the stir for Ladakh’s Sixth Schedule status at Jantar Mantar.

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Court orders FIR against former employees of fashion designer

A Delhi court has directed the Delhi Police to file an FIR agaist former employees of eminent and renowned fashion designer Pallavi Mohan for criminal breach of trust.

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Bharadwaj files complaint against BJP's Vijender Gupta

AAP leaders on Sunday lodged two police complaints against BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta, accusing him of caste discrimination and physically assaulting a female bus marshal outside the Lieutenant Governor's house.

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Police detains AAP minister Saurabh Bharadwaj

Delhi police on Saturday detained Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj and other party leaders who were protesting outside LG VK Saxena’s residence on the issue of regularising bus marshals and civil defence volunteers.

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'TOOK AWAY JOBS OF 10,000 BUS MARSHALS...': ATISHI SLAMS BJP

The bus marshals have been protesting to get reinstated after Delhi Lieutenant Governo VK Saxena terminated their services in October last year.

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Girl injured after jumping off college building

A 19-year-old girl sustained injuries after she allegedly jumped off the second floor of a college building in the Vivek Vihar area on Sunday, police said.

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Police arrests supplier and owner of illegal weapons factory in Meerut

Delhi Police on Sunday arrested two persons for running an interstate illegal arms supply cartel in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut.

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Delhi-London flight diverted to Copenhagen

An Air India flight from Delhi to London was diverted to Copenhagen on Sunday due to a medical emergency, according to an airline official.

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Delhi-NCR continues to reel under hot weather conditions

Many regions in northwest India, including Delhi, are experiencing above-normal day and night temperatures following the withdrawal of the monsoon.

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BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on portraying role of Lord Parashurama

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari expressed happiness on being invited to enact the role of Lord Parashurama in the Ramlila performance held in the national capital on Saturday.

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4th day of Shardiya Navratri: Aarti performed at Jhandewalan temple

The morning aarti was performed at the Jhandewalan Mata temple in the national capital on Sunday morning on the fourth day of Shardiya Navratri.

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Man playing Ram suffers heart attack on stage, dies

A 56-year-old man died after he suffered a heart attack on stage while performing the role of Lord Rama at a Ramlila in Vishwakarma Nagar of Shahdara, police on Sunday said.

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'BJP'S DOUBLE ENGINE FAILED IN THE COUNTRY,' SAYS KEJRIWAL

Launching a scathing attack against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said that the BJP's double-engine governments are going from Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. He added that double engines have failed in the country.

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Court orders FIR against former employees of fashion designer

A Delhi court has directed the Delhi Police to file an FIR against former employees of eminent and renowned fashion designer Pallavi Mohan for criminal breach of trust. Pallavi Mohan, known for her brand “Not So Serious,” recently filed a complaint alleging misconduct by the employees.

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PSBs' Q2 profits dip

As the earnings season for the second quarter of FY25 unfolds, public sector banks (PSBs) are expected to see a slight dip in profits compared to the previous quarter, according to a report by Motilal Oswal.

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75% tech leaders eye generative AI for competitive edge: Report

With artificial intelligence (AI) gaining prominence in businesses, seventy-five per cent of technology leaders are exploring Generative AI for implementation within the next year, according to Experian's report conducted by Forrester Consulting.

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Tomato prices soar to Rs 120/kg amid supply crisis

Tomato prices have skyrocketed in Indore, with retail prices surpassing Rs 120 per kilogram, according to vegetable traders from the city's Choithram market.

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SITHARAMAN MEETS BHUTANESE COUNTERPART, G20 INDEPENDENT EXPERT GROUP

The discussion emphasized growing financial cooperation, with Bhutan adopting India's BHIM UPI and RuPay, enhancing cross-border digital infrastructure.

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Hyundai IPO not great deal for Indian investors: Report

The upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Hyundai Motors India has sparked significant interest in the Indian markets, but a recent report by Aequitas Investments suggests it may not be as promising for Indian investors as anticipated.

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FPI sell-off drains Rs 27,000 cr

The Indian stock market has been experiencing heavy selling pressure since the beginning of October, driven by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) pulling out large sums.

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Q2 economic outlook boosts exports, employment growth: CII

India's economic outlook for the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year (FY) 2025 appears promising, with the industry expecting greater export orders and enhanced employment sentiment in the country, a survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) stated.

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SUPREME COURT ORDERS SURPRISE INSPECTIONS OF ASSAM'S MATIA TRANSIT CAMP TO ASSESS HYGIENE AND LIVING CONDITIONS

The Supreme Court in the case Rajubala Das v. Union of India and Anr observed and has directed the Assam State Legal Services Authority, SLSA for conducting surprise inspections of the Matia Transit Camp for housing foreign nationals in Goalpara, Assam to assess the facility's hygiene conditions, availability of food, and overall living conditions.

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SC: Suspension Of Sentence Can't Be Denied Merely Because Another Trial Is Pending Against Accused | Section 389 CrPC

The Supreme Court in the case Jitendra And Ors. Versus State Of Uttar Pradesh observed that a pendency of trial against the accused in one case cannot be a ground to deny him the benefit of a suspension of sentence.

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High Court's New Division Bench Headed By Justice Navin Chawla To Hear Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Bails Tomorrow: Delhi Riots

The Delhi High Court in the case will hear the tomorrow the bail petition filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and other accused persons in connection with the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.

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SC Dismissed Petition Seeking Review Of Judgement Which Struck Down Electoral Bonds Scheme

The Supreme Court in the case Mathews J Nedumpara and Another vs.Association for Democratic Reforms and Others observed and has dismissed the petition filed seeking a review of the Constitution Bench judgment which struck down the Electoral Bonds scheme as unconstitutional.

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High Court: Illegal Sale Of Liquor Contrary To Delhi Excise Act Big Menace, Needs To Be Curbed With Heavy Hand

The Delhi High Court in the case Ms.Monika v. State NCT of Delhi And Ors observed that 'bootlegging and illegal' sale of liquor, which being contrary to the provisions of Delhi Excise Act, is a big menace to the society and needs to be curbed with a heavy hand.

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Declines Transfer Cruelty Case Over Claims That Trial Judge Was Being Influenced By Bar Member: 'Allegations Made To Pollute Stream Of Justice'

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case VXXXXX v. State of Punjab & Anr observed and has dismissed the petition filed to transfer a cruelty case from a district court filed on the ground that the judge was allegedly acting under the influence of a bar member who was related to the petitioner’s wife, observing that “allegations made by the petitioner have the tendency to pollute the stream of justice.”

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ISRAEL INTERCEPTS SEVERAL SUSPECTED DRONES LAUNCHED FROM LEBANON

The tensions between the two countries __ continue to remain high as several suspected drones launched from Lebanon were shot down by Israeli air defences on Sunday, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said.

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Hong Kong's plan to install thousands of surveillance cameras sparks concern

The local authorities aim to install 2,000 additional surveillance cameras this year, with plans for further expansion in subsequent years.

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Bangladesh Army Chief assures security for Hindu community ahead of Durga Puja

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman assured the Hindu community on Saturday to provide security ahead of Durga Puja.

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PTI holding protests to sabotage SCO Summit: Pak Minister

Pakistan Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi has said that Imran Khan-founded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is holding protests only to sabotage the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, Geo News reported.

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US issues alert for citizens in Pakistan against potential protest activity

The US Embassy and consulates in Pakistan on Friday (local time) cautioned US citizens in the country against potential protest activity in various locations in Pakistan from October 4-7.

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Netanyahu slams France's embargo call against Israel

Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, said that \"all civilised countries\" should be standing firmly by Israel's side as it \"fights the forces of barbarism\" led by Iran, as he dubbed French President Emmanuel Macron's call for an arms embargo against Israel a \"shame.

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Typhoon Krathon results in USD 12 million agricultural losses in Taiwan

Typhoon Krathon in Taiwan has resulted in significant agricultural losses, totaling NT$387 million (USD 12 million) as of Sunday, the Central Emergency Operation Center stated, the Taiwan News reported.

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Vance doesn't reflect integrity of people of Ohio: Walz

As the presidential campaign heats up, Democratic vice presidential candidate, Tim Walz attacked his Republican rival, JD Vance, saying that the Ohio Senator does not reflect the “integrity” of the people in the state, The Hill reported.

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Israel's decision to declare Guterres persona non-grata 'troubling, regrettable': WHO chief

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has offered support to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after Israel declared him “persona non-grata,” terming Tel Aviv’s decision “troubling and regrettable.”

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13 dead in Bosnia flash floods, landslides

Sudden flash floods and landslides across Bosnia and Herzegovina led to the death of 13 people and left dozens injured, reported Al Jazeera on Saturday.

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France: 15-year-old boy stabbed 50 times, burned alive in Marseille

In a gruesome incident, a 15-year-old boy was brutally murdered in Marseille, southern France, the prosecutors said.

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Trump returns to Butler for first time since assassination attempt, Musk dances on stage

Former US President Donald Trump on Saturday returned for a campaign rally to Pennsylvania town where he survived an assassination attempt this July.

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Chinese hackers access critical US telecom firms, says report; China denies claim

A group of Chinese hackers infiltrated multiple US telecommunications firms in search for sensitive information on issues like national security, CNN reported citing multiple sources.

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BIDEN SLAMS TRUMP OVER HURRICANE DISASTER FUNDS MISMANAGEMENT

US President Joe Biden hit out at former President Donald Trump on Sunday over the alleged mismanagement of funds for the victims of Hurricane 'Helene' that struck the southeastern US in late September leaving hundreds of people dead and many injured.

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Global Chess League: Nakamura defeats Anand

Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura and Elisabeth Paehtz led the charge for the American Gambits as they scored a crucial 10-4 victory against the Viswanathan Anandled Ganges Grandmasters in the opening round on day four of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League here on Sunday.

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Coco Gauff clinches China Open title; Sinner, Alcaraz advance in Shanghai

Coco Gauff won her second title this season with a lopsided 6-1, 6-3 victory over Karolina Muchova in the final of the China Open on Sunday.

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CUEIST PANKAJ ADVANI WINS SINGAPORE OPEN TITLE

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani won the coveted Songhe Singapore Open title with a 5-1 win over local favourite Jaden Ong in Singapore on Sunday.

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Juventus held by Cagliari after late penalty drama

Juventus were held to a $ 1 surprise 1-1 home draw by Cagliari on Sunday after a late penalty which led to the Turin giants conceding second place in Serie A to Inter Milan.

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Indian women's team bags silver in Asia Rugby Sevens

Indian women's rugby team clinched a silver after going down to Philippines 5-7 in the final of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy in Kathmandu.

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INDIA BEAT PAK BY SIX WICKETS IN THRILLING ENCOUNTER

In a highly anticipated clash, India comfortably I defeated their arch-rivals Pakistan by six wickets in 18.5 overs, marking a significant win in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

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