The Daily Guardian - October 29, 2024

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October 29, 2024

Assam Police intercepts 130 illegal migrants in 2 months

The Assam Police, in close coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), have recently intensified efforts to curb illegal infiltration along the Indo-Bangladesh border, intercepting over 130 illegal migrants in the last two months.

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Woman reporter alleges CPI (M) leader sat on her lap during interview

At a time when the CPI(M) has upped the ante against the Mamata Banerjee Government highlighting the lack of safety of women in the State following the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, it has been forced to take action against its veteran leader for allegedly molesting a woman scribe at his residence.

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Census work likely to begin early next year

The much-delayed decadal census exercise and the work to update the National Population Register (NPR) are likely to begin early 2025 and the data will be declared by 2026, thus changing future census cycles completely, official sources said.

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PRIVATE UNIT FOR MILITARY AIRCRAFT TAKES WINGS

PM Modi, Spanish prez throw open Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, a facility for Airbus C295 production

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Yoga popular in Spain, many fans of Spanish football in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said a strong people-to-people connect has always strengthened ties between India and Spain.

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Kejriwal 'biggest polluter': Saini

In a heated political exchange over pollution, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched a scathing attack on former Delhi Chief Minister AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of being the \"biggest polluter\" and failing to deliver on his decade-old promise to clean the Yamuna River.

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Army convoy attacked near Akhnoor; terrorist gunned down

Security forces neutralized one terrorist and recovered his weapon during an intense operation launched early Monday morning after a group of infiltrated militants attacked an Army convoy near the Akhnoor sector, officials reported.

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Disengagement between India, China continues in Demchok, Depsang in Eastern Ladakh

Disengagement between the Indian and Chinese Army is continuing in Depsang plains and Demchok in the Eastern Ladakh sector and is expected to be completed soon, defence sources said.

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Opposition MPs stage walkout of Waqf Bill panel meeting

Opposition MPs on Monday staged a walkout from the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 meeting chaired by joint parliamentary committee (JPC) chairman BJP MP Jagdambika Pal at the Parliament Annexe alleging biased proceedings.

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Maharashtra: Congress promises to increase 'Ladki Bahin Scheme' amount if voted to power

Maharashtra senior Congress OBC leader and LoP Vijay Wadettiwar on Monday announced to increase the amount of 'Ladki Bahin Scheme' from the current Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500 in the state if voted to power.

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Tata Aircraft's Vadodara plant to deliver first aircraft in 2026: Tata Sons chairman

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran on Monday said that the TATA Aircraft Complex, built in partnership with Airbus, aims to deliver its first C295 aircraft within the next two years.

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CM Shinde files nomination from Kopri-Pachpakhadi Assembly seat

Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde filed his nomination on Monday from the Kopri-Pachpakhadi Assembly constituency, for the Maharashtra assembly election.

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2026 TO BE CELEBRATED AS INDIA-SPAIN YEAR OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND AI: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed happiness that India and Spain have decided to celebrate 2026 as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism and AI.

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Ayodhya Deepotsav to illuminate with 28 lakh diyas and 18 captivating tableaux

Deepotsav at Ayodhya this year is set to be a spectacular celebration, which will feature 18 vibrant tableaux portraying significant events from the life of Lord Ram.

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‘Maha Kumbh In 2025 Will Be Historic And Grandest Ever'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday declared that the Maha Kumbh 2025 would be the most magnificent event to date, surpassing all previous editions in both scale and grandeur.

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PRIYANKA ACCUSES BJP-LED CENTRE OF UNDERMINING CONSTITUTIONAL VALUES

Kicking off her second phase of campaigning, Congress candidate for the Wayanad byelection, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Centre, alleging that the values of the Constitution are constantly being subverted under its rule.

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Odisha: Bhubaneswar police chief asks station reception desk in-charge to wear body cams

To ensure accountability and transparency, the Police Commissioner of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has directed all the police station reception desk in-charge to wear body cameras.

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Actor Vijay's TVK party is BJP's C team, says TN law minister

Tamil Nadu law minister S Regupathy on Monday targeted Actor Vijay's Tamilga Vatri Kajhgam (TVK) party, saying that the party is not an A team or B team, but the BJP's C team.

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Education is foundation of nation-building: Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasised the importance of education and said that education is the foundation of nation-building.

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Jharkhand polls: BJP releases second list of candidates

Gamliyel Hembrom to fight CM Hemant Soren from Barhait constituency

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ED raids multiple places in Karnataka in MUDA case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted searches at more than half a dozen locations in Mangalore, Bengaluru, Mandya and Mysuru in Karnataka's MUDA-linked money laundering case, sources said.

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'BJP will implement NRC in Santhal Pargana': Himanta Biswa Sarma

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jharkhand election co-in-charge Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday exuded confidence in the party winning the assembly elections and implementing National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the Santhal Pargana division.

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Locals in Jharkhand's Jharia face health issues, displacement due to coal mining

With assembly elections in Jharkhand around the corner, residents of Jharia in the State's Dhanbad district highlight the problems faced by them due to the coal mining operations which have continued since the 19th century.

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TMC DEMANDS ACTION AGAINST MITHUN'S 'INCENDIARY COMMENTS'

The political atmosphere in Bengal is getting heated up as the two parties gear up for bypolls to six Assembly seats next month.

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MVA finds it hard to settle final seat-sharing in Maharashtra amid overlapping claims

Overlapping claims on several seats have marked negotiations between the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) constituents in Maharashtra, specially Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) with the parties scrambling to finalize the remaining few seats even as the nomination process is set to end tomorrow for the assembly polls.

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NGT issues notice to Delhi police chief, traffic commissioner

The National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Delhi police chief and the special commissioner of traffic management about measures taken to mitigate air pollution due to vehicular movement and parking issues.

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AAP launches 'Diya Jalao' campaign

As the national capital battles ever-increasing pollution during the festival season, Delhi Environment minister Gopal Rai said on Monday that the government will be kicking off the 'Diya Jalao' campaign today evening, as there is a possibility of increased pollution in the city in the next 15 days.

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Pollution ‘annual’ topic: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday called the Delhi pollution issue an \"annual\" topic and said its effects had started reaching Uttar Pradesh.

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AAP govt to reinstate bus marshals, CDVs in transport, MCD and DPCC teams

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government announced on Monday that it would re-employ the bus marshals and Civil Defence Volunteers (CDVs), who were previously dismissed, in the Transport Department, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to combat pollution.

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BJP urges Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to act on stubble burning

As stubble burning in Punjab rises, air pollution in Delhi has worsened, causing severe distress for residents.

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City's AQI remains 'very poor'

Certain areas of the national capital witnessed a layer of smog engulfing the area as the air quality remained in the 'Very Poor' category on Monday.

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DELHI MINISTER URGES LG TO ACT ON ILLEGAL FIRECRACKER SALES

In a letter to LG, Environment Minister Gopal Rai stressed that firecrackers pose health risks to children, elderly and individuals with respiratory issues

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Diwali rush: DMRC to add 60 trips on Tuesday, Wednesday to ease congestion

The Delhi Metro will introduce additional 60 trips on Tuesday and Wednesday in a bid to enhance commuter convenience and ease congestion in view of the festive season, officials said.

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AAP MLA Vinay Mishra takes charge as Delhi Jal Board vice chairman

AAP MLA Vinay Mishra on Monday took charge as vice chairman of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and said he would make dedicated efforts to tackle the city's water and sewer problems.

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MAYORAL POLLS SET FOR MCD HOUSE MEETING NEXT MONTH: OBEROI

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) mayoral polls, which have been pending for almost six months, will be held during the House meeting next month, Mayor Shelly Oberoi announced on Monday as she adjourned the current session.

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Delhi Cong launches month-long 'Nyay Yatra' from Nov 8 for assembly polls

Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Monday said a 'Delhi Nyay Yatra' will be organised next month on the lines of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, to interact with the people of the city and learn about their issues and problems.

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Body of 7-year-old boy recovered from drain four days after tragic fall

The body of a seven-year-old boy who had fallen into a drain in Delhi's Mustafabad area was recovered by the police on Sunday, four days after the incident.

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Wealth management firms set to double AI budgets: Wipro

“These findings suggest that AI offers wealth management firms a chance to innovate, stand out, and succeed in an increasingly competitive market,” said Ritesh Talapatra, Vice President and Sector Head for Capital Markets and Insurance, Wipro Limited.

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AI pioneer revolutionises travel experience

In a male-dominated tech industry, one woman has risen as a pioneering force, reshaping travel technology with artificial intelligence.

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Cement demand is likely to grow 4-5% during FY25

Ambuja Cements, whole time Director & CEO Ajay Kapur, expressed optimism regarding the company's outlook and said cement demand is likely to grow in the range of 4-5 per cent in FY25.

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Airtel bats for another round of tariff hike

Bharti Airtel MD Gopal Vittal on Monday batted for another industry-wide tariff hike, arguing that returns on capital employed (ROCE) in the sector continue to lag in India.

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NTPC Green Energy gets SEBI nod for Rs 10,000 crore IPO

Additionally, it has 10,975 MWs of capacity under pipeline, aggregating to 25,671 MWs together with its portfolio.

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ADANI POWER SALES SURGE 29% AMID DEMAND RISE

SB Khyalia, CEO of Adani Power, highlighted the company's growth, noting swift capacity expansions, new power agreements, and robust performance leveraging inherent strengths

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Bihar, UP, Karnataka leading growth of microfinance industry: Report

States like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka are emerging as leaders of growth in the microfinance industry.

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THE WAR IN WEST ASIA: THE BALL IS IN IRAN'S COURT

Saturday's attack by Israel on Iranian military assets proved beyond doubt that when it comes to conventional warfare, there is no parity between the two countries.

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Tight contest in Jharkhand

In Jharkhand, the heat for state assembly election -2024 is going on.

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JUSTICE DELAYED: THE CASE OF HAKAMADA IWAO AND THE IMPERATIVE FOR JUDICIAL REFORM

In law, there is a well-known maxim that says, \"Let a hundred guilty go free, but not one innocent should be wrongly convicted.\"

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ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT: WHILE FILING APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 8 OF ARBITRATION ACT, APPLICANT IS NOT REQUIRED TO DISPUTE CONTENTS OF PLAINT

The Allahabad High Court in the case Atul Pratap Singh v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited and 3 Others observed and has held that there being no requirement for the applicant to dispute the contents of the plaint, while filling in an application under Section 8 and the very fact that an application has been filed necessarily means that the applicant wants to refer the dispute to arbitration.

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Delhi High Court Issued Notice To Centre On AAP's Plea For Allotment Of Residential Accommodation To Arvind Kejriwal

The Delhi High Court in the case Aam Aadmi Party vs. Union Of India Through Its Secretary, Ministry Of Housing And Urban Affairs & Anr observed wherein the Aam Aadmi Party, AAP has filed the petition wherein directing the Union of India, the Ministry Of Housing And Urban Affairs to allot a residential accommodation to Arvind Kejriwal, in his capacity as the National Convenor of the party.

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Places of Worship or Ancient Monuments-Trajectory of Triumph or Throttle

1. Justice (Retd.) Jyotsna Sharma; Siddharth Shankar Dubey The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 (hereinafter referred as 'the 1991 Act') commonly referred to as the Places of Worship Act, was introduced with the primary intent of preserving the religious character of places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947.

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Bar Council Of Indian Removes 107 Fake Advocates From Rolls In Delhi

The Bar Council of India, BCI has removed 107 fake advocates from the Roll of Advocates in the State of Delhi.

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Kerala High Court: Scope Of Judicial Review In Technical Matters Related To Infrastructure Projects, Land Acquisitions Is Limited

The Kerala High Court in the case Wahabuddin V State Of Kerala & Other Cases observed and has dismissed the appeal against an order wherein the court rejected the challenge to a land acquisition for construction of a Railway Over Bridge, ROB at Edava in Thiruvananthapuram District.

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Pak's ruling coalition plans 27th Amendment to reform local govts

Pakistan's ruling coalition is planning to introduce another constitutional amendment, informally known as the 27th Amendment, to reform local governments and address issues overlooked in previous legislation, reported Dawn.

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Egypt proposes two-day Gaza ceasefire to facilitate return of four Israeli hostages

Egypt President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi announced on Sunday that Egypt has proposed a two-day ceasefire in Gaza aimed at facilitating the exchange of four Israeli hostages for some Palestinian prisoners, the Times of Israel reported.

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Iran Supreme leader Khamenei's X account in Hebrew suspended

Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's new account on social media platform X has been suspended, just after two posts, according to Jerusalem Post.

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Japan Polls: Ruling LDP loses majority in lower house

Japan's ruling camp lost its majority in the House of Representatives in Sunday's election, dealing a heavy blow to new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba who must now look for additional support outside the coalition to run a stable government, Kyodo News reported.

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Israeli military destroys Radwan force terror staging area in Lebanon

The staging area held command posts, numerous weapons, and underground infrastructure. The IDF said it was destroyed after the \"purification of the space\" and the confiscation of the weapons.

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Over 50k student affiliates of Sheikh Hasina's party go into hiding

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League (AL) party ruled over Bangladesh for over 15 years before she was ousted and forced to flee following a student-led movement in August, today find themselves in hiding and at the receiving end of interim government's action.

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Former Navy official says US' role in Taiwan conflict may be limited

This report came after another interview in September stating that the \"clandestine US Navy commando unit\" has been training for missions to help Taiwan if it is invaded by China.

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Nepal gets 2nd bomb hoax call on Indian airlines within a week

Nepal on Monday received a bomb hoax call on an Air India flight AI 216 that was set to return to New Delhi on Monday.

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IRAN CALLS FOR EMERGENCY UNSC MEETING BACKED BY CHINA, RUSSIA

The UN Security Council is set to convene on Monday after Israel executed strikes against Iran in retaliation for Tehran's attack earlier this month.

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EU Council Prez calls for transparent probe into 'alleged irregularities' in Georgia polls

Amid the row over the voting process in the Georgia parliamentary elections, European Council President Charles Michel called for a transparent and independent probe into the \"electoral irregularities.\"

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TRUMP & HARRIS ENTER FINAL STRETCH OF 2024 CAMPAIGN

Uncertainty reigns entering the final full week of the 2024 campaign with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump locked in a fiercely competitive presidential contest.

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Comedian's 'floating island of garbage' reference for Puerto Rico at Trump rally

Stand-up comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's performance at Donald Trump's Madison Square Gallery in New York City has sparked backlash after he called Puerto Rico a \"floating island of garbage.\"

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New leadership elected at World Uyghur Congress

In a pivotal moment for the Uyghur community, the World Uyghur Congress has elected a new leadership team during its recent General Assembly.

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UK PM Starmer paves way for 'tough decisions' in Budget

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday paved the way for \"tough decisions\" on tax rises that are expected in the Labour Party-led government's first Budget since its landslide general election victory in July.

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Bidens to celebrate Diwali one last time at the White House

The American First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, and President Joe Biden will host a Diwali celebration at the White House on Monday, inviting Indian-Americans from across the United States to attend.

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Trump's event features crude and racist insults

His joke was immediately criticised by Harris' campaign as it competes with Trump to win over Puerto Rican communities in Pennsylvania and other swing states

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ANGELINA REFLECTS ON LONELINESS, WORK ETHIC

Actor Angelina Jolie has discovered a profound connection with the legendary opera singer Maria Callas as she steps into the role in the upcoming biopic 'Maria'.

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KARAN JOHAR REFLECTS ON 8 YEARS OF 'AE DIL HAI MUSHKIL'

Bollywood's ace filmmaker Karan Johar took to Instagram on Friday to commemorate the eighth anniversary of his beloved romantic drama, 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'.

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DILJIT GIVES SHOUT-OUT TO DELHI POLICE

Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh made the past weekend unforgettable for Delhites with his Dil-Luminati concert at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

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'YEH KAALI KAALI ANKHEIN' SEASON 2 TO START STREAMING THIS NOVEMBER

The second season of Netflix's 'Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein' is all set to hit the streaming giant this November.

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PAMELA ANDERSON CALLS LIAM NEESON PERFECT GENTLEMAN

In a delightful turn of events, Pamela Anderson has praised her 'Naked Gun' co-star Liam Neeson, calling him \"the perfect gentleman\" after he revealed his romantic feelings for her.

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Kartik, Madhuri enjoy vada pav in Pune

Actor Kartik Aaryan, who is busy promoting his upcoming film 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3', made a fun stop in Pune, where he enjoyed a vada pav date with his co-star, Madhuri Dixit.

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ICONIC 'KARAN ARJUN' TO RE-RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON THIS DATE

Bollywood fans are in for a major treat as the iconic 1995 film 'Karan Arjun', starring Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, is set to re-release globally on November 22, 2024.

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YOUR BRAIN'S HEALTH IS IN YOUR HANDS: TIMELY CARE IS THE KEY!

Did you know a brain stroke in India ends nearly 185,000 lives each year?

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Dr. Akash Rajpal appointed as chief operating officer of Masina hospital

Masina Hospital is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Akash Rajpal as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Bringing over 25 years of diverse healthcare leadership experience, Dr. Rajpal will play a pivotal role in steering the hospital's ambitious growth plans while ensuring operational excellence and high-quality patient care.

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Festival firecracker accidents: Why children are most at risk of eye injuries

As the festive season approaches, bright celebrations are marked by sparkling and colorful bursting of firecrackers.

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A HEALTHIER DIWALI: CELEBRATING WITH GUILT-FREE TREATS

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most cherished festivals. It signifies the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, with families coming together to light diyas, burst fireworks, exchange gifts, and enjoy a variety of festive delicacies.

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Rajadhiraaj: Shri Krishna's Enchanting Musical Set for a Spectacular Run at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

The musical captivated audiences at the NMACC's Grand Theatre in Mumbai, becoming a cultural sensation praised by celebrities and fans alike.

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THE MYSTICAL SECRETS OF WATER

Water is a vital element, influencing many aspects of life. Water is not only a physical element but a profound spiritual symbol across different systems of knowledge. It plays a critical role in the human body, supports life on Earth and holds symbolic significance in various powerful ancient spiritual practices & frameworks.

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Integrating spirituality into everyday life: Practical tips for busy professionals

In today's fast-paced world, there is no time for elaborate spiritual routines, especially for professionals who struggle to juggle between work and personal goals. How do we then make spirituality a part of our lifestyle?

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TRIM UNWANTED GROWTH

Mansi was annoyed. She had come to Paglot Baba's ashram over a month ago with her problems, and all he did was assign her duties in his rather sparse garden.

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DHONI EXPRESSES ADMIRATION FOR MORE ATTACKING, RESULT-ORIENTED TEST CRICKET

Legendary Indian cricketer and World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni expressed his admiration for a more attacking brand of Test cricket being played recently because of the team's mindset of not settling for draws.

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Gary Kirsten steps down as Pakistan's white-ball coach

Only six months into his stint as Pakistan men's ODI and T20I head coach, former South Africa batter Gary Kirsten resigned from the job.

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EPL: Arsenal, Liverpool play out draw; West Ham, Chelsea win

A late equaliser by star striker Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool secure a 2-2 draw against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, though the Reds moved one point off the top of the points tally.

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Kerala's Benson, Reena win Kochi Spice Coast Marathon titles

Local stars CB Benson and Reena Manohar captured the coveted marathon crowns in the Kochi Spice Coast Marathon 2024 at the Marine Drive in Kochi.

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SAFF Women's C'ship: India go down to Nepal in semi-finals

India crashed out of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Championship 2024 as they went down to Nepal 2-4 in penalty shoot-outs in the semi-finals played at the Dasharath Stadium on Sunday.

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Man U fires Ten Hag after woeful start to season, Van Nistelrooy interim coach

\"I don't think anybody will be truly shocked after what happened yesterday,\" former United defender Gary Neville said of the latest loss to West Ham.

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La Liga: Atletico Madrid's struggles continue with loss at Real Betis

Atletico Madrid can't find a way to end its slump. Diego Simeone's team followed up its home loss against Lille in the Champions League with a 1-0 defeat at Real Betis in the Spanish league on Sunday.

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