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August 29, 2024

RS 28,602-CR 'NECKLACE' OF INDUSTRIAL HUBS IN WORKS

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves 12 new project proposals under National Industrial Corridor Development Programme.

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Centre, states firm up plans to enhance security for doctors

In response to the Supreme Court's August 22 order, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra co-chaired a virtual meeting in Delhi involving the Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police (DGPs) from various states to implement essential safety measures for doctors and healthcare professionals.

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Bengal bandh evokes mixed response, BJP leader attacked

Sporadic instances of violence marked the BJP-sponsored 12-hour shutdown in West Bengal on Wednesday which had a mixed impact in the wake of bandh supporters clashing with the police and ruling Trinamool Congress workers at several pockets of the state.

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Jan Dhan@10: How banking was brought to masses

\"In 2014 access to banking was a distant dream of almost half of the country's households.

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Mehbooba opts out of J&K assembly polls

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti announced on Wednesday that she will not be participating in the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

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IMA strikes off name of former principal of RG Kar Hospital

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has suspended the membership of Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former Principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

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Ghulam Nabi Azad withdraws from polls

Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad announced on Wednesday that he will not be able to campaign for his candidates in the upcoming assembly elections due to health concerns.

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Asandh re-elected president of Haryana gurdwara panel

Amid protest by a section of Sikh community leaders, HSGMC Ad-hoc Committee Takes Over

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NIA opposes bail to Engineer, Delhi court reserves order

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday opposed Rashid Engineer's bail plea in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case and stated that if granted bail, Rashid Engineer, as a Member of Parliament, may misuse his position to influence witnesses and obstruct justice.

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's security elevated to ASL level

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has strengthened RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's security by upping his existing 'Z+' armed protection to the more robust Advanced Security Liaison (ASL) protocol.

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Uniform Civil Code to be implemented in Uttarakhand before Nov. 9: CM Dhami

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that the government has resolved to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state before November 9, the foundation day of the Uttarakhand.

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Dalai Lama returns from US after successful knee surgery

On Wednesday morning, the 14th Dalai Lama arrived at his exile home in Dharamshala, receiving a formal welcome at Kangra airport following a successful knee surgery in the United States.

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Mehbooba highlights 'peace with dignity' ahead of assembly elections in J&K

Earlier Mehbooba Mufti said that \"if the Congress- NC alliance are ready to accept PDP's agenda they are ready to support them.

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HARYANA: SITTING CONGRESS MPS BARRED FROM ASSEMBLY TICKETS

In a dramatic turn of I events, the Congress -party has decisively ruled out fielding its sitting MPs from Haryana in the upcoming October 1 Assembly elections, throwing a spanner in the works for prominent leaders like Kumari Selja, Randeep Surjewala and Deepender Hooda, who had been speculated as potential chief ministerial candidates.

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Army celebrates Women's Equality Day in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh

At Mahadeb Agarwalla HS School, the Indian Army conducted an inspiring session featuring a lecture and the screening of a motivational film.

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BJP Minority Morcha aims to enroll 50 lakh members across India

The BJP Minority Morcha organised a national membership campaign workshop 2024 at the BJP headquarters to make the membership campaign 2024 successful.

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'BJP IS TRYING TO DEFAME WEST BENGAL'

Mamata Banerjee's scathing attack on BJP comes after the latter held a 12-hour Bengal Bandh' protest, following the 'Nabanna Abhijan' violence. Mamata Banerjee claimed that TMC government wants justice for the victims of RG Kar Hospital and College incident.

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Thackeray questions Mahayuti govt over Shivaji statue collapse

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, Aaditya Thackeray had on Tuesday accused the BJP of corruption.

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'No democracy in Bengal': Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday joined the protests amid a 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh' called by the BJP to protest the alleged police action on protesters during a protest rally in Kolkata on Tuesday.

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‘9.3 lakh people in Assam to get their Aadhaar cards': CM

Assam Chief Minister HiImanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday informed that the centre has directed UIDAI to issue Aadhaar cards to people who gave their biometrics between February 2019 to August 2024.

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245 people injured during Dahi Handi celebrations: BMC

In a latest update, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday said that as many as 245 people were injured during the Dahi Handi celebrations on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami festival.

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'Next step is banning polygamy,' says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the Assam government's priority to focus on the marriage reigstration bill and its next step is to ban polygamy.

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Pakistani Christian becomes first in Goa to get citizenship under CAA

A Christian senior citizen from Pakistan, residing in Goa, was given an Indian citizenship certificate by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday through the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

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India calls for reform in Security Council

At a recent United Nations (UN) forum, India Ambassador Yojna Patel, Deputy Permanent Representative of India, reiterated the call for a more decisive and transparent approach to the reform of the Security I Council, emphasizing the need for text-based negotiations to address long-standing issues.

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RBI bats for self-regulation of fintech firms

The preferred approach for prudent regulation of the ever-growing fintech sector should be self-regulation, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Wednesday.

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KUDOS TO WOMEN WHO STOOD THEIR GROUND: KHUSHBU

Actor-turned-politician Khushbu Sundar has reacted strongly to the Justice Hema Committee report, which highlighted serious allegations of sexual harassment within the Malayalam film industry.

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Heavy downpour triggers waterlogging in parts of Delhi

Several parts of Delhi witnessed waterlogging on Wednesday morning after spells of heavy rain lashed the capital city.

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Trial run of Mohalla Bus begins from Kailash Colony Metro Stn to PNB Gitanjali Colony

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj and MLA Somnath Bharti inaugurated the Mohalla Bus (trial) on a new route from Kailash Colony metro station to PNB Gitanjali Colony on Friday.

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BJP rattled by my release from jail: Sisodia

He said Kejriwal worked for the people of Delhi and he had to fight with the Centre to get any work done.

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Truck mows down pavement dwellers: Death toll rises to 4 as another injured dies

A homeless man who was run over by a truck while sleeping on a pavement in the Shastri Nagar area here died during treatment on Wednesday, taking the toll in the accident to four, police said.

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Police foils self-immolation bid by two during protest in Noida

A self-immolation bid by two persons during a protest against the construction of a waste management centre here was foiled by police, officials said on Wednesday.

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Elections for ward committees in MCD are slated for Sept 4

An official order has scheduled the elections for the appointment of chairmen and deputy chairmen for each of the 12 zonal bodies in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on September 4.

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DDA admitted to cutting over 600 trees 'illegally' in ridge area: Bharadwaj

Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday alleged that the DDA has admitted to cutting more than 600 trees \"illegally\" in the ridge area in an affidavit submitted in the Supreme Court.

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AIR POLLUTION CUTS DELHI RESIDENTS' LIFE EXPECTANCY BY NEARLY 12 YEARS

1.8 cr people living in Delhi are on track to lose an average of 11.9 years of life expectancy compared to the WHO guidelines

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Govt not preparing balance sheets of DJB to hide 'financial irregularities'

Leader of Opposition in the assembly Vijender Gupta on Wednesday alleged that the Delhi government was not preparing the balance sheets of the DJB to hide \"financial irregularities\".

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MCD forms panel to investigate newborn's death amid hospital power outage

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has constituted a committee to probe the death of an infant allegedly during a planned power cut in a hospital of the civic body in Old Delhi.

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52-year-old man rapes minor girl on pretext of occult, held

A minor girl was allegedly raped by a 52-year-old man in a graveyard in west Delhi's Rohini under the guise of performing occult rituals to cure her ailing father, officials said on Wednesday.

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Coaching centre deaths: Owners of basement move HC seeking bail

The jailed co-owners of the Old Rajinder Nagar coaching centre basement, where three civil services aspirants died after drowning last month, have moved the Delhi High Court seeking bail in the criminal case against them.

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BHUSHAN CHALLENGES WRESTLERS' SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASE IN HC

Former Parliamentarian Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the ongoing trial court proceedings against him related to the Delhi Police FIR.

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Govt to identify 'gifted' school students, hone potential through special programme

The Delhi government will conduct two intelligence tests to identify \"gifted children\", including the specially-abled, studying at its schools and hone their potential through a specialised curriculum, officials said on Wednesday.

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Two-wheeler industry to grow by 8 pc, tractors by 4pc annually: Report

The two-wheeler (2W) industry is anticipated to grow in high single digits, with an estimated 8 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase whereas the tractor industry is anticipated to see marginal growth of approximately 4 per cent YoY in the domestic market, according to a report by Nuvama, a wealth and investment firm.

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Godavari initiative launched for river basin revitalisation

MUMBAI The Godavari Initiative 1 (TGI), a collaborative platform focused on addressing C the critical challenges of the Upper Godavari River basin, was launched in Mumbai V by Mukesh Kumar Sinha, A Chairman of the Godavari 7 River Management Board S (GRMB).

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TRAI calls for unified fight against telecom spam calls, messages

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) convened a meeting of the Joint Committee of Regulators (JCOR) on Wednesday, at its headquarters in New Delhi.

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ED ATTACHES RS 294 CR ASSETS OF SUNSTAR OVERSEAS LTD IN PMLA CASE

The ED attached Rs. 289 crore of assets, including land, houses, and bank balances, in various locations.

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Startup funding surges 42% in Jan-July: Report

This indicates that, although VC investors remain cautious, there is no shortage of capital for promising startups,\" said Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData.

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Hopes of rate cut in festival season to fuel stock market

Expectations of strong festival season demand, revival in rural demand, and hopes of interest rate cuts later this fiscal year are expected to support stock markets, brokerage Prabhudas Lilladher said in its latest 'India Strategy' report.

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GAIL exploring setting up world-scale greenfield ethane cracker plant

GAIL (India) Ltd held its 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the fiscal year 202324 where Chairman Sandeep Kumar Gupta said that GAIL is exploring the feasibility of setting up a world-scale greenfield ethane cracker.

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Zomato acquires Paytm's Rs 1,600-1,750 crore entertainment, ticketing business

Food delivery company Zomato has completed the acquisition of Paytm subsidiaries WEPL and OTPL for the entertainment ticketing business, the company said in its filing with the exchanges.

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GLOBAL CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIA

From July 08-10, 2024, Washington DC hosted the fourth edition of National Conservatism conference.

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Blended finance: The solution for climate resilence in India

India is at a turning point in its history, with a bold goal of moving to a low-carbon, sustainable energy future.

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Uniformisation of religious philosophy and personal laws

This article delves into the concept of pluralism which has been the essence of Indian society since time immemorial and how it is being uniformised, for political reasons more than social reformation.

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CELEBRATING A DECADE OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION: PRADHAN MANTRI JAN DHAN YOJANA

Today marks the 10th anniversary Toff of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), a landmark initiative in India's journey toward financial inclusion.

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WOMEN'S SAFETY: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

The recent spate of crimes against women should force honest self-introspection to uncover the roots of the malaise.

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Supreme Court issues notice on PIL for Braille labels on medicines, consumer products, tickets etc

The Supreme Court in the case Medhansh Soni vs.Union Of India observed and has issued notice wherein the Public Interest Litigation, PIL is filed seeking guidelines for the implementation of the Braille Integration System in medicine prescriptions, consumer products and currency notes for the benefit of visually impaired persons.

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DELHI HIGH COURT: COURT ACQUIRES JURISDICTION UNDER SECTION 11(6) OF ARBITRATION ACT IMMEDIATELY ON DEFAULT OF PRE-ARBITRAL OF ARBITRAL PROCEDURE

The Delhi High Court in the case M/S Bksons Infrastructure Pvt. Lt Vs Managing Director, National Highways And Infrastructure Development Corporation observed and has held that court acquires jurisdiction under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 immediately on the default, of either party, in adhering to the pre-arbitral or arbitral procedure envisaged in the contract.

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Supreme Court rebukes UP Prisons Secretary: 'Won't tolerate IAS officer lying to court as per convenience of his masters'

The Supreme Court in the case Ashok Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. observed and has criticized the Principal Secretary of the Prison Administration and Reforms Department of Uttar Pradesh for submitting a false affidavit with regards to the progress of a remission plea of a convict.

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DELHI HIGH COURT: APPEARING BEFORE COURT IN DRUNKEN STATE UNPARDONABLE, AMOUNTS TO CONTEMPT

The Delhi High Court in the case Court On Its Own Motion v. Advocate Sanjay Rathod observed that appearing before the court in drunken state is 'unpardonable' and amounts to contempt of court.

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Supreme Court directs MORTH to create portal and toll-free number for National Highways encroachment complaints

The Supreme Court in the case Gyan Prakash v. Union of India & Anr observed and has directed the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, MORTH to establish a portal and a toll-free number for citizens in order to lodge complaints about encroachments on National Highways.

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BANGLADESH: TV JOURNALIST'S BODY RECOVERED FROM DHAKA LAKE

The body of a Bangladesh TV journalist was recovered from the Hatirjheel lake in capital Dhaka on Wednesday, local media reported.

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Qatar hands over two seized 'Saroops' of Guru Granth Sahib to Indian Embassy in Doha: MEA

In a statement, the MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal thanked the Qatar government and also urged Indians residing in the Gulf countries to follow local laws.

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Taiwan criticises China for disrupting regional peace, violating other nations' sovereignty

Taiwan's MoFA urged China to \"return to rationality and self-restraint\" and to cease all actions that undermine peace in the Taiwan Strait and escalate regional tensions.

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EGYPT, IRAQ STRESS NEED TO END HUMANITARIAN PLIGHT IN GAZA

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has received Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, who is on an official visit to Egypt with a high-level Iraqi delegation.

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Over 41% women in Pakistan suffer from anaemia: Report

More than 41 per cent of women in Pakistan suffer from anaemia, with 14.4 per cent being underweight and 24 per cent being overweight, Pakistan-based Dawn reported, citing a report.

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Pakistan Election Commission reserves decision on Imran party's plea on intra-party election case

\"The Supreme Court declared that the Tehreek-e-Insaaf was and is a political party.\" On that ECP's member Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa mentioned that the ECP had never said that the PTI was not a registered political party, The Express Tribune reported.

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Human rights activists call for Sindh Tenancy Act reform to protect peasants' rights

Human rights activists, academics and journalists at the launch of 9th report titled \"The State of Peasants' Rights in Sindh for 2023\" have called for amending and implementing the Sindh Tenancy Act to protect peasants' rights in the province, Dawn reported on Wednesday.

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SpaceX delays 'Polaris Dawn' mission due to weather, helium

The launch of Elon Musk-led company's private charted spaceflight to launch four civilians into Earth's orbit for a historic walk in space, the first of its kind, has been delayed again, SpaceX announced on Wednesday.

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Russian attacks kill six in East Ukraine

Russian bombardments on the eastern Ukraine region of Donetsk killed six people on Wednesday, the governor of the region said, as Moscow announced it had taken another village in the area.

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PROSECUTORS RESUBMIT CHARGES AGAINST TRUMP FOR ELECTION FRAUD

Prosecutors on Tuesday filed a revised indictment of Donald Trump, pressing ahead with bombshell charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 US election after losing to Joe Biden.

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NATO, Ukraine officials to meet after deadly Russian strikes

NATO and Ukrainian officials will meet on Wednesday at Kyiv's request after heavy Russian strikes across the war-battered nation, the Western military alliance said.

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Over 200 former Republican presidential staffers endorse Harris over Trump

Meanwhile, Trump accepted the debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, outlining specific conditions and rules for the face-off.

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Trump names Robert F Kennedy, Tulsi Gabbard in transition team

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has named Robert F Kennedy Jr and Tulsi Gabbard to his transition team that would help the former president select personnel and develop policy for a possible second term in the White House.

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'Ukraine drones set oil depot ablaze in Russia's Rostov', says governor

A Ukraine drone attack sparked a fire at an oil depot in the Kamensky district of Russia's southern region of Rostov, its governor said on Wednesday, confirming media reports that several tanks were on fire.

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JEREMY ALLEN WHITE REVEALS HIS PREPARATION PROCESS FOR THE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN BIOPIC

Actor Jeremy Allen White describes shared talked about his preparation work for Bruce Springsteen's biopic.

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REKHA TO ADD 'CHAR CHAND' TO IIFA 2024 WITH HER PERFORMANCE

Veteran actor Rekha is all set to return to the stage of International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA).

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Halsey announces new album "The Great Impersonator'

Singer Halsey has announced her fifth studio album titled 'The Great Impersonator'.

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SALMAN, SONALI REUNITED AT AN EVENT, REMINDING FANS OF THEIR 'HUM SAATH SAATH HAIN' PAIRING

Loved watching '90s film 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'? If yes, then the recent appearance of Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Sonali Bendre at an event in Mumbai on Wednesday will definitely leave you nostalgic.

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'ALL THE CHARACTERS I PLAY ARE REFLECTIONS OF DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF MYSELF': TAMIL SUPERSTAR VIKRAM

Slipping in and out of characters is an enjoyable process for every actor and all the roles he has played carry a piece of him, says Tamil superstar Vikram as he prepares to introduce Hindi audiences to \"Thangalaan”.

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ALLU ARJUN LAUNCHES 100-DAY COUNTDOWN FOR 'PUSHPA 2' WITH NEW POSTER

Actor Allu Arjun on Wednesday surprised his fans by unveiling a new poster of his film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' on his Instagram account.

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ISMAEL CRUZ CORDOVA HAILS PRIYANKA AS A 'BELOVED NATIONAL TREASURE' IN THEIR FILM COLLABORATION

It was a gift to work with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, India's 1 S beloved national treasure in \"The Bluff\", says \"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power\" breakout star Ismael Cruz Cordova about his collaboration with the superstar.

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CYBERBULLYING AND MENTAL HEALTH: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

In the digital age, where connectivity and social media dominate communication, cyberbullying has emerged as a significant concern, profoundly affecting mental health across various demographics.

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GOING PHYGITAL: THE CRITICAL INTERSECTION OF PHYSICAL & DIGITAL WORLDS

In today's fast-paced business world, the lines between the physical and digital realms are increasingly blurred.

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The role of AI & technology in enhancing security in banking & finance

In the world of banking and finance, security isn't just a priority--it's a necessity.

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STRENGTHENING THE INDIAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WITH TECHNOLOGY

The Indian healthcare industry, the third largest globally, faces significant challenges due to the vast population and socio-economic disparities.

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HI ANNOUNCES 18-MEMBER SQUAD FOR ASIAN CHAMPIONS TROPHY

Hockey India named an 18-member Indian men's hockey team for the prestigious Asian Champions Trophy scheduled to begin in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia in China from September 8 to September 17.

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Cricket fraternity wishes Jay Shah on his appointment as ICC chairman

The Indian Cricket fraternity gave best wishes to newly appointed International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah on Tuesday.

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US Open: Alcaraz storms into second round

Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the second round of the US Open 2024 after recalibrating his approach against Australia's Li Tu in the opening round at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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West Indies beat South Africa by 8 wickets in 3rd T20, sweep series 3-O

Nicholas Pooran blasted 35 runs from 13 balls to lead the West Indies to an eight-wicket win over South Africa in the rain-shortened third Twenty20 cricket international, securing a 3-0 series sweep.

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India’s para-athletics head coach aims high for Paris Paralympics

India will compete in three new sports-para-cycling, para-rowing and blind judoat the Paris Paralympics, extending the country’s participation to 12 sports. Overall, 22 sports will be held in Paris in 2024.

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Golfing legends set to compete in inaugural India Legends Championship

Former US Open champion Michael Campbell of New Zealand will lead a strong international challenge as the - Greg Norman-designed Golf Course is all set to host India Legends Championship, India's first-ever golf tournament on the Legends Tour.

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Olympics should definitely happen in India: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu feels that India's ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics is a step in the right direction as it would not just inspire people but also promote meritocracy in the country's sporting landscape.

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