The Daily Guardian - September 19, 2024

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September 19, 2024

A day after pagers exploded, walkie-talkies blast across Lebanon

Hand-held radios, or walkie-talkies, used by Hezbollah detonated late Wednesday across southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut, according to Reuters, a day after thousands of pagers belonging to the Iran-backed group exploded throughout the country.

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J&K votes 1st time in 10 yrs, 59% turnout in phase 1

A voter turnout of 58.19 per cent was recorded till 5 pm in the first phase of assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir held on Wednesday.

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TDP EXTENDS SUPPORT TO CABINET DECISION

NDA alliance partner and the ruling TDP in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday welcomed the Union Cabinet's decision to accept a high-level committee's recommendations for simultaneous polls in the country.

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JD(U) BACKS, DISAGREES ON LOCAL BODY POLLS

BJP's ally Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday supported simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections but said local body polls should not be clubbed with them.

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GOVT SETS BALL ROLLING FOR SIMULTANEOUS POLLS

Union Cabinet accepts recommendations of a panel headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind on 'One Nation, One Election'

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Mamata blames Centre for 'man-made flood' in Bengal

Several areas in south Bengal face a massive flood risk as the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) released 3 lakh cusecs of water from its Panchet and Maithon dams within seven hours on the night of September 16 amid incessant low-pressure rains.

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M-pox confirmed in Dubai returnee, second case in India

A 38-year-old man in Kerala’s Malappuram has tested positive for Mpox, health officials confirmed on Wednesday.

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Young CA dies of 'work pressure', internet angry

In a shocking case of ‘toxic’ work culture, a 26-year-old employee of a multinational consulting firm “Ernst & Young” (EY) died in Pune due to “work stress” as described by her family.

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Water level in Yamuna and Ganga rivers decreases; leaves behind dirt and algae

The water level of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers started decreasing gradually on Wednesday here but is still present in the settlements.

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Special langar organised at Ajmer dargah for PM Modi's birthday

On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, a special langar was organised at the Badi Deg of Sufi Saint Khwaja Garib Nawaz’s Dargah in Ajmer on Tuesday.

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'India moving forward keeping ecology, economy together'

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday said that India is moving forward keeping ecology and economy together under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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SHAH IN CONTINUOUS DIALOGUE TO RESTORE PEACE IN MANIPUR

The sources told ANI that continuous dialogues are being held with both the Meitei and Kuki communities to restore peace in the region as soon as possible.

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Bhubaneswar: 5 cops suspended for assault and molestation of Army Major and fiancee

Five police officers from Bharatpur Police Station in Bhubaneswar have been suspended following allegations of assault and molestation of a serving Indian Army Major and the daughter of a senior Army officer.

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Mayawati urges Centre to formulate uniform guidelines on use of bulldozers

Bahujan Samaj Party Chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati urged the Centre to come forward and make uniform guidelines for use of bulldozers for demolitions emphasising that lack of such guidelines had led the Supreme Court to invenene and rule against such illegalities.

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Congress files plaint over assassination threats to Rahul by BJP, NDA leaders

Congress on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Delhi Police against four leaders of BJP and its alliance partner, including Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu, for giving open threats to eliminate or cause bodily injury to Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, demanding strict action against them.

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'Crises can't destroy India as it has Sanatan Dharma': RSS chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that crises do not have the power to destroy India because the country has Sanatan Dharma.

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MP: 21-year-old parrot undergoes successful tumour surgery in Satna

In an exemplary success, veterinary doctors performed a tumour surgery of a 21-year-old parrot successfully and saved its life in Madhya Pradesh's Satna district.

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BSF Meghalaya foils smuggling attempts

In two different operations, alert troops of BSF Meghalaya successfully thwarted illegal smuggling attempts along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya by seizing cattle and other contraband items worth more than Rs 16 Lakhs while being smuggled to Bangladesh through the International border of Meghalaya, said an official press release from BSF.

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History-sheeter Balaji shot dead in police encounter in Chennai

History-sheeter alias Kakka Thoppu Balaji has been shot dead in a police encounter in Chennai's remote area of Viyasarpadi, said police.

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KTR hails Ganesh laddu auction, calls it 'real' Telangana culture

Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) congratulated Asif Khan for winning the Ganesh laddu auction in Bhatpally, Asifabad.

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'Assam Accord should be implemented fully,' demands Assam Congress

Assam Congress has demanded the government to implement Clause 6of the Assam Accord including the implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state.

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Rahul's charisma, growing public support unsettled many: Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday expressed shock over media reports of threats of physical violence against the Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi from a BJP leader and a Shiv Sena MLA. The Tamil Nadu chief minister asked the Centre to ensure protection for the LoP.

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KARNATAKA TO SHOWCASE ITS SPACE TECH PROWESS AT BENGALURU SPACE EXPO 2024

The Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology (ITBT) is set to highlight Karnataka’s commitment to innovation and development in space technology at the Bengaluru Space Expo 2024.

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Star Cong campaigners yet to hit campaign trail

With only two weeks left before the curtains fall on the election campaign for the Haryana Assembly polls, the Congress is facing a surprising setback as its top stars have yet to hit the campaign trail.

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Over 20,600 booths set for October 5 Haryana polls

Ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections, state Chief Election Commissioner Pankaj Agrawal announced that over 2 crore voters are expected to cast their votes, with 20,629 polling booths set up.

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Congress woos Haryana voters with '7 promises'

Promises MSP guarantee, Rs 2,000 for women, free 300 unit electricity, Rs 6000 pension to elderly, disabled and widows, caste survey, raising creamy layer limit to Rs 10 lakh

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Hold civic polls in Maharashtra first, says Raj Thackeray

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Wednesday said if the Union government was so concerned about the 'one nation, one election’ reform, it should hold polls to the local civic bodies in Maharashtra at the earliest.

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23-year-old killed in wrong-way crash, family demands justice

In a dreadful accident, a 23-year-old man named Akshat Garg was killed after his motorcycle was badly hit by a car driving in the wrong direction on Golf Course Road, DLF Phase II, and early Sunday morning.

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HC dismisses case against woman for not reporting husband's abuse

The Delhi High Court has closed the criminal proceedings against a woman for failing to report the alleged sexual assault on her 16-year-old daughter by her husband, observing that the woman too was a victim of severe abuse in her matrimonial home. The minor was allegedly sexually assaulted by her father on several occasions and also beaten up by him.

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BUILDING COLLAPSES LIKE A HOUSE OF CARDS IN KAROL BAGH

14 people were rescued from the rubble in an eight-hour operation, as heavy machinery like cranes could not access the site.

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LG proposes Sep 21 swearing-in of CM-designate Atishi

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has moved the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal as Chief Minister and the claim letter of Atishi to form the government to President Droupadi Murmu, sources said on Wednesday.

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AAP doing 'political drama' for public sympathy over Kejriwal's resignation: BJP

The BJP on Wednesday attacked the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), alleging it was \"orchestrating a drama\" to gain public sympathy over Arvind Kejriwal's resignation from the Delhi chief minister's post.

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KEJRIWAL TO VACATE CM'S BUNGALOW, GIVE UP SECURITY: AAP

The first thing Kejriwal talked about after submitting his resignation was his decision to leave the official residence of the Delhi CM. He would vacate the 6, Flagstaff Road bungalow in a week - AAP leader Sanjay Singh

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2 men drown in Yamuna river during Ganesh Visarjan, bodies still missing

Two men who were participating in Ganesh Visarjan drowned in the Yamuna River on Tuesday evening.

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Wife of jailed gangster arrested for killing Air India crew member

Delhi Police Crime Branch on Wednesday claimed to have arrested a jailed gangster’s wife in connection with the murder of a crew member of Air India in Greater Noida, officials said.

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Bullet removed from Kanpur man's lung after 16 years

Doctors at a Private hospital in Delhi have saved a middle aged man's life by extracting a bullet that had been lodged in his left lung for 16 years.

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Court acquits man in 2019 acid attack case

Over four years after a man was booked for culpable homicide for pouring acid over another man, who later died during treatment, a court here has acquitted the accused, saying there were contradictory versions regarding the crime.

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Child-lifting gang busted in Gurugram

Gurugram police has busted a child-lifting racket and arrested three people, including two women, in the case, police said on Wednesday.

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HC grants Rs 10.5 lakh to sexual abuse victim

The Delhi High Court has granted a Rs 10.5 lakh compensation to a woman, a victim of sexual abuse by her father when she was a minor, saying compensation is an essential part of curing justice.

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INDIA TO SPEND RS 4.25 LAKH CRORE ON 35 LAKH PLANNED WEDDINGS IN NOV-DEC: REPORT

India's wedding and festive season boosts spending on premium services like airlines and hotels, increasing company profits and supporting economic growth.

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India among top 3 in carbon reporting

\"India shares the league with Brazil and China in reporting standards as the companies of the respective countries are actively reporting their emissions and on the path of achieving emissions reductions in line with their goals.\"

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Motorola's massive discounts on premium smartphones starting Sept 26

Motorola, a leader in mobile technology, has announced massive discounts and new color variants for its popular smartphones ahead of Flipkart's Big Billion Days Sale.

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Tata Power wins 400 MW hybrid project for Maharashtra

Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has won a significant contract from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to develop a 400 MW wind-solar hybrid project in Maharashtra. The project marks TPREL's largest renewable energy initiative in the state to date. Project details and significance.

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Adani Group refutes claims that it approved Kenya Airport proposal in 17 days

The Adani Group has firmly denied a report from a Kenyan newspaper claiming that its proposal for the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) was approved in just 17 days.

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ISF 2024 to kick off on September 26 in Hyderabad

The International Start-up Foundation, a prominent not-for-profit organization supporting the growth and development of the start-up ecosystem, in association with International Startups Network Pvt Ltd (ISN) - a global incubation city that will serve as a physical incubation hub for startups around the world hosts the International Startup Festival (ISF) 2024.

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PEOPLE'S PARTICIPATION GIVES J&K ELECTION LEGITIMACY

Jammu and Kashmir saw enthusiastic participation by voters in the first phase of the Assembly elections on Wednesday.

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ERADICATION OF SEX WORK IN INDIA - ADOPTING THE NORDIC APPROACH TO ENSURE A SAFER FUTURE

In countries such as Germany and the Netherlands, legalization is achieved by regulating prostitution through state laws, which permit sex work under specific circumstances.

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Contrast of the law of the land and blasphemy in India

Actually, the concept of blasphemy as an offence was developed by Muslim jurists in the post-prophetic period. Blasphemy against the Prophet was considered a greater offence than blasphemy against the law.

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'ONE NATION, ONE ELECTION' COUNTDOWN BEGINS: ANTICIPATING BENEFITS FOR GOVT, CITIZENS

The Union Cabinet has approved the 'One Nation, One Election' initiative, which aims to hold simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, including urban body and panchayat polls within 100 days. This decision follows a report from a panel led by ex-President Ram Nath Kovind, recommending unified elections. Here we decode the whole concept of One Nation, One Election.

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Is federalism's future at stake?

The proposal of \"One Nation, One Election\" (ONOE) aims to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, promising increased efficiency, reduced costs, and streamlined governance.

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Supreme Court: PIL filed for proportional representation of women, queer community, disabled persons, SC/ST/OBCs in Bar Councils

In the present case, the petition has been filed by MG Yogamaya, a practising Supreme Court lawyer and member of the Supreme Court Bar Association. The counsel, Senior Advocate PV Dinesh appearing for the petitioner highlighted that presently the Bar Council of India has zero women representatives.

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SUPREME COURT POSTS REVIEW PETITIONS AGAINST JUDGEMENT UPHOLDING PMLA PROVISIONS TO OCT 3

The Supreme Court in the case Karti P Chidambaram v. The Directorate of Enforcement and other connected matters observed and has adjourned the hearing of the review petitions pending against the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary judgement, wherein the court upheld the various provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, PMLA on October 03.

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SC Collegium changes 3 earlier recommendations for High Court Chief Justice appointments

The Supreme Court Collegium has passed a new resolution making changes to its earlier recommendations for the appointment of Chief Justices of the High Courts.

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Land-for-jobs scam: Delhi High Court grants bail to Lalu Yadav's aide Amit Katyal in PMLA case

The Delhi High Court in the case Amit Katyal v. Directorate Of Enforcement Government Of India observed and has granted bail to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s close aide Amit Katyal in a money laundering case which relates to the alleged land-for-jobs scam case.

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Siddique Kappan approaches SC seeking relaxation of bail conditions

The Supreme Court in the case Sidhique Kappan v. State Of Uttar Pradesh observed and is set to hear the petition filed by Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan, who was granted bail after two years of incarceration in connection with the Hathras Conspiracy case, for the relaxation of bail conditions.

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Imran Khan's Crimes Enough To Keep Him In Prison, Says Pakistan's Defence Minister

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's crimes alone were enough to keep him in prison, Geo News reported.

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Maldives' ruling party team embarks on China visit

The team from the People’s National Congress (PNC) is visiting on the invitation of the Chinese ruling party, the Communist Party of China (CPC), state-run Public Service Media (PSM News) said.

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BANGLADESH'S ARMY GETS MAGISTRACY POWERS

The powers will be given to commissioned officers of the Bangladesh Army and the order will remain in force for the next 60 days.

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Bangladesh shipyard explosion highlights regulatory failures

Six workers were killed, and four are critically injured due to the explosion on the oil tanker MT Suvarna Swarajya on September 7, 2024.

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UAE mandates women directors for certain firms starting 2025

Women must be represented on private joint-stock companies' board of directors, according to a new decision issued by the Ministry of Economy.

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Israeli military keeps home front measures unchanged post Lebanon attacks

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) spokesman issued a statement Tuesday night clarifying that at this stage there is no change in the directives of the IDF Home Front Command regarding security measures and the need for the civilian population to prepare for a possible attack.

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North Korea fires 'unidentified ballistic missile' eastward: South Korea

North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile eastward on Wednesday, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing South Korea's military.

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Dutch hard right seeks opt-out from EU migration rules

The new Dutch government dominated by the far-right party of Geert Wilders officially asked the European Union for an exemption from its migration obligations on Wednesday, seeking to fulfil a campaign promise to drastically reduce the number of immigrants in the nation.

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UK REVAMPS VISA PROGRAMME

Immigrants, including Indians, with physical documents need to switch to eVisa

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'Not involved...': US on series of pager explosions in Lebanon

The United States has said that it was \"not involved\" and \"not aware in advance\" about the series of pager explosions that took place in Lebanon. While addressing a press briefing on Tuesday, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said that the US is gathering information about the incident that happened in Lebanon.

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BAPS Mandir row: US congresswoman advocates for religious freedom

Lori Trahan, leader of Massachusetts' Third District, condemned the desecration of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in New York's Melville and said that it goes against Americans who respect the right of every person to practice their religion.

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Ahead of Modi's US visit, diplomats pitch for fast-tracking UNSC reforms

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the United Nations Summit of the Future in New York, eminent diplomats and experts have lauded India's leadership of the Global South, and advocated accelerating reform of the UN Security Council to make it more inclusive and representative.

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SRK SHOWCASES EFFORTLESS STYLE AS HE TOUCHES DOWN IN MUMBAI

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was spotted arriving in Mumbai early Wednesday morning following a recent, undisclosed trip.

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'Stree 2' Makes History, Becomes 'Highest Grossing' Hindi Film Ever

Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's 'Stree 2' has etched its name in cinematic history by becoming the highestgrossing Hindi film ever, surpassing the lifetime collections of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan'.

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SHRADDHA KAPOOR CONCLUDES 10-DAY LONG GANESH CHATURTHI FESTIVAL

Shraddha Kapoor and her love for modak is never ending and her latest post is proof.

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DAVID SCHWIMMER DISCUSSES TURNING DOWN 'MEN IN BLACK' ROLE

David Schwimmer recently opened up about his decision to turn down a role in the 1997 blockbuster ‘Men in Black’, revealing that while he doesn’t regret his choice, he acknowledges that his career would have taken a “very different trajectory” had he accepted the role.

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ZEENAT AMAN STUNS IN NEW PHOTOSHOOT IN GOA

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman, often referred to as the 'Queen of Instagram', has wowed fans with her latest photoshoot in Goa.

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Ayushmann, Amruta, Niranjan join beach clean-up drive at Versova after Ganesh Visarjan

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana participated in a beach cleanliness initiative at Versova Chowpatty following the Ganesh Visarjan celebrations.

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THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION IN FINANCIAL EDUCATION: TRANSFORMING LIVES OF INDIA'S UNBANKED POPULATION

There was indeed a time when India, a country of over 1.4 billion people, faced a critical financial literacy gap, especially in rural and underbanked regions. In 2011, only 35% of Indian adults had bank accounts.

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THE FUTURE OF AR VIDEOS AND ADS IN INDIA & GLOBALLY

From global campaigns to emerging markets like India, AR is reshaping how brands communicate with their audiences.

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Golf: Tvesa, Pranavi lead Indian challenge in Spain

Tvesa Malik and Pranavi Urs will spearhead the Indian challenge at the La Sella Open, starting Thursday, as the Ladies European Tour (LET) resumes action after a break for the Solheim Cup.

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INDIA LOOK TO SPIN A NEW STORY BUT TRICKY BANGLADESH NO PUSHOVERS

Littered largely with lopsided contests, India's hopes of walking down that familiar path will hinge on sorting an uncharacteristic batting infirmity against spin when they face Bangladesh in a two-Test series starting here from Thursday.

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'Retirement Can Make You Feel Like An Alien In Tennis': Federer

Tennis great Roger Federer said on Wednesday staying involved with the sport in retirement helped him avoid feeling "like an alien" ahead of this week's Laver Cup tournament in Berlin.

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Ponting appointed head coach of Punjab Kings for IPL 2025

Ricky Ponting has been named the new head coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS) starting from Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, following his departure from Delhi Capitals two months ago, ending a seven-year stint with the franchise.

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Junior Women's Hockey League: Jharkhand, MP, SAI Shakti, Jai Bharat register wins

In a Pool Bencounter, Centre of Excellence Jharkhand registered a comprehensive 19-0 victory over Citizen Hockey XI.

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Real Madrid defeat VfB Stuttgart 3-1 in Champions League opener

Real Madrid (RM), the defending European champions, managed a 3-1 win over VfB Stuttgart (VfB) in their UEFA Champions League opener (UCL) in Madrid on Tuesday.

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Rishabh Pant braces for Test return after 632 days

A harsh sun beating down on him, Rishabh Pant was engrossed preparing for his first Test in two years, taking down net bowlers in that unmistakably Pantish way.

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