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October 16, 2024

India signs Rs 32K cr deal with US to buy 31 Predator drones

India and the US on Tuesday signed deals worth Rs 32,000 crore for buying 31 Predator drones for the three services and setting up a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility for them in the country.

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Delhi-Chicago flight diverted to Canada

An Air India aircraft from Delhi to Chicago was diverted to an airport in Canada on Tuesday following a bomb threat, according to an airline official.

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Haryana: Key leadership decision today

As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gears up for the formation of its new government in Haryana, the party is set to hold a crucial meeting on Wednesday to formally elect its leader and stake claim to form the government.

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India at UN: Pak’s allegations on J&K unsubstantiated’

Counsellor Eldos Mathew Punnoose exercised India's right of reply against Pakistan at the Joint General Debate on decolonization at the United Nations on Monday.

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MAHARASHTRA POLLS ON NOV 20

Bypolls for 48 assembly constituencies and 2 Lok Sabha seats also announced

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PM Modi calls for global standards for AI and data privacy

While inaugurating the India Mobile Congress 2024 on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for global standards for artificial intelligence (AI) and data privacy.

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Priyanka Gandhi to make her election debut from Wayanad

The Election Commission on Tuesday announced bypolls to Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala and Nanded seat in Maharashtra. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi is likely to make her election debut from Wayanad.

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India rejects Canada’s fresh cock-and-bull’ story

The India-Canada diplomatic row over the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar escalated further on Tuesday with Ottawa attempting to link the Bishnoi gang with Indian government agents to carry out covert operations in that country and New Delhi stoutly trashing the charges.

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EC dismisses Congress' allegations over Haryana poll results, reaffirms EVM integrity

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday firmly dismissed allegations from the Congress about tampering with electronic voting machines (EVMs) in Haryana asserting that that EVMs are 100% foolproof.

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RG Kar case: SC gives three weeks to NTF to give recommendations on doctors' safety

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted the National Task Force (NTF) three weeks to submit its recommendations on ensuring safe working conditions for medical professionals.

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SC issues notice to Centre, ECI on plea to declare freebies as bribe

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre and Election Commission of India on a plea seeking direction that promise of freebies, made by political parties during the run-up to elections, be declared as bribes.

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Manipur assembly members appeal to shun violence in meet

In a first-ever significant meeting since the violent crisis erupted on May 3, 2023, in Manipur, a group of elected members of the state's Assembly representing Kuki-Zo-Hmar, Meitei and Naga communities on Tuesday discussed on the current scenario in the state and appealed to the people of the state to shun violence.

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BJP gears up for Jharkhand assembly polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Central Election Committee meeting will discuss the names of candidates for the Jharkhand assembly polls which is to take place on Tuesday evening at the BJP national headquarters here.

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Delhi court extends interim bail of Engineer Rashid till Oct 28 in terror funding case

The Patiala House Court in Delhi on Tuesday extended the interim bail of Engineer Rashid, an independent Lok Sabha MP from Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, till October 28 in connection with a terror funding case.

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OMAR SET TO TAKE OATH AS FIRST CM OF J&K UNION TERRITORY TODAY

Omar Abdullah is set to take oath as the first chief minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir following the National Conference's (NC) decisive victory in the region's maiden assembly election since the abrogation of Article 370.

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Opp MPs flag 'violation' of code of conduct at Waqf Bill JPC meet

The opposition MPs have written a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on gross violation of parliamentary code of conduct during the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024.

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Elderly woman, daughter found dead in MP; SIT formed to probe incident

In a shocking incident, an elderly woman and her daughter were found dead inside their apartment in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district on Tuesday, a police official said.

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Will ensure smooth pilgrimage without online registration: CM

Kerala government will ensure that pilgrims arriving at Sabarimala without online registration or awareness of the system will still have a smooth darshan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tuesday.

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Mumbai Police detains two more people in murder case of Baba Siddique

The Mumbai Police on Tuesday detained two more people from Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) leader Baba Siddique.

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MVA will secure good share of votes, will form govt: Patole

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole said on Tuesday that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is fully for Assembly elections that will be held in the State in a single phase on November 20.

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Gujarat: State govt auctions 25 major mineral blocks and 2,280 minor mineral blocks

As part of the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) initiative, the Gujarat state government has introduced an application-based system for the swift granting of leases for minor minerals on private land.

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ECI announces by-elections for four assembly seats in Punjab on November 13

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced by-elections for four assembly seats in Punjab: 10-Dera Baba Nanak, 44-Chabbewal (SC), 84-Gidderbaha, and 103-Barnala.

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Tributes paid to former President APJ Abdul Kalam on his 93rd birth anniversary

Tributes were paid to People's President APJ Abdul Kalam on his 93rd birthday here by his family, government officials, political parties and a large group of people in Rameswaram on Tuesday.

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MAHAYUTI FULLY PREPARED: MAHA BJP CHIEF AS ASSEMBLY POLLS ANNOUNCED

BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde), NCP (Ajit Pawar) will work together: Bawankule

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PANCHAYAT ELECTIONS IN PUNJAB CONCLUDED AMID TIGHT SECURITY

Polling for gram panchayat members in Punjab ended on Tuesday under tight security arrangements, officials confirmed.

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Bypolls for 17 seats in 3 states litmus test for 3 CMs

Ahead of the by elections in Rajasthan the BJP is engaged in making strategies and preparing a roadmap to conquer all the seven seats in Rajasthan.

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Expand farmer-worker unity to defeat BJP’s corporate agenda: SKM

Taking a note of its failure to step BJP from returning to power in Haryana, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has issued a call to action, urging all concerned farmers and labourer groups to draw lessons from the electoral outcome and work toward building a stronger farmer-worker coalition.

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Water supply disruption in outer north Delhi for 18 hours from Wednesday 10 am

There will be no water supply in parts of Delhi's Outer North district for 18 hours from Wednesday 10 am, due to maintenance work, the Delhi Jal Board said.

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TEAMS TO ENFORCE DUST CONTROL, SMOG GUNS DEPLOYED: CM ATISHI

Gopal Raiannounced Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan GRAP) in Delhi-NCR to tackle rising air pollution.

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Govt to launch Al-based violation detection system for road safety

The Delhi government has rolled out the process for setting up an artificial intelligence-based system for effective detection of traffic violations and road safety, officials said on Tuesday.

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Police seizes 104 kg of firecrackers, two held

Two men were arrested here and a total of 104 kilograms of firecrackers were seized from their possession, Delhi police officials said on Tuesday.

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Diljit Dosanjh’s concert: Man held for selling fake’ tickets

Police have arrested a B.Tech dropout for allegedly duping several people of lakhs of rupees by selling fake tickets for the upcoming Diljit Doshanj's concert here, officials said on Tuesday.

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Have notified board of visitors for Delhi jails: Govt tells HC

The Delhi government on Tuesday informed the Delhi High Court that a board of visitors feedback on the standard of facilities in Delhi jails -has been notified.

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LG approves land acquisition for Aerocity-Tughlakabad metro corridor

The construction of Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor of Metro Phase-IV will expedite after Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's approval for acquisition of land in Khanpur Village, Raj Niwas officials said on Tuesday.

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AIIMS doctors seek President's help as West Bengal colleagues protest

The Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) of AIIMS, New Delhi, on Monday wrote an 'urgent' letter to the President of India, requesting immediate intervention in the ongoing hunger strike by doctors in West Bengal.

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Coaching centre deaths: Enough evidence to prosecute, says CBI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday informed a Delhi court that there was enough evidence to prosecute the accused persons in the death case connected to the flooding in an Old Rajinder Nagar coaching institute.

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FIND A WAY TO COMPLETE UNFINISHED HOSPITALS, HC TELLS GOVT

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday expressed its concern over the non-completion of certain upcoming staterun hospitals, saying urgent steps were required to ensure they were not dilapidated or \"stuck in litigation\" after money was spent on construction.

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DU withdraws circular on increasing workload of professors after backlash

Delhi University on Tuesday withdrew a circular that increased the workload of senior faculty members to match that of junior counterparts after it faced backlash from the teaching staff on social media.

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Stock markets end in red amid mixed global cues

The Indian stock market closed in negative territory on Tuesday, erasing early gains after a positive start at the opening bell.

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FM to visit Mexico and US for economic engagements

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, will embark on an official visit to Mexico and the USA, starting on October 16.

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Index F&O contracts: SEBI enhances position limits for trading members

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday said the position limit for Trading Members (TMs) across client and proprietary trades in index futures and options will now be higher of Rs 7,500 crore or 15 per cent of total open interest (OI) in the market.

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88% rural women adopting Jan Suraksha insurance scheme: Report

Women's World Banking (WWB) has released a report emphasizing the vital role that Jan Suraksha schemes play in strengthening financial resilience for rural women, providing essential protection for them and their families.

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RISING INFLATION MAY PUSH RBI TO GO WITH NEUTRAL STANCE FOR LONG: RESEARCH

The soaring figures of retail inflation in September could force the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to continue with neutral stance for a longer duration, stated SBI research, adding that \"first rate cut could be based on growth, and need not be inflation.\"

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Fund It Up: A new platform for emerging startups and investors

Fund It Up, one of India's most anticipated startup summits, is scheduled for October 18 at the esteemed Taj Lands End.

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'India to become telecom services provider to emerging economies'

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that India is all set to become a provider of telecom services and Indian companies will become providers of high security and quality technological equipment to emerging economies.

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Places of worship attacked in Tripura; govt suspends net services, removes SP

Places of worship of two communities were attacked by mobs in a village in Tripura's North district on Tuesday, prompting the administration to suspend mobile internet services and remove the superintendent of police, officials said.

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Char Dham Yatra sees over 40 lakh pilgrims footfall so far

The annual Char Dham yatra in Uttarakhand has gained momentum with the arrival of over 40 lakh pilgrims to the four shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri so far.

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Assam bypolls for 5 assembly seats scheduled for Nov 13

By-elections to five assembly constituencies in Assam will be held on November 13, the Election Commission announced on Tuesday.

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BOMB THREATS TARGET 7 FLIGHTS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM X’

Seven flights, including one bound for the United States, received bomb-threat messages through a social media handle on Tuesday, prompting security agencies to undertake specific counterterrorist drills at various airports, official sources said.

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Cluster bus catches fire while charging in Delhi's Burari Bus Depot

A low-floor cluster electric bus caught fire on Tuesday while charging in North Delhi's Burari Bus Depot, an official of the Transport Department said.

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Rajasthan bypolls for 7 assembly seats on Nov 13, results on Nov 23

Voting for bypolls on seven assembly seats in Rajasthan will be held on November 13, the results of which will be declared on November 23, according to the Election Commission of India.

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BJP will win by-election in Kedarnath: CM Dhami

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday expressed confidence in winning the upcoming elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, as well as the Kedarnath by-polls, stating that people would opt for a \"double-engine government\" in both states.

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'Indian Navy is biggest guarantee of peace in Indian Ocean Region'

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday emphasised the importance of continuously empowering the Indian Navy, given the increasing global interest in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

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Delhi liquor policy case: Supreme Court grants regular bail to Hyderabad businessman Abhishek Boinpally

The Supreme Court in the case Abhishek Boinpally v. Directorate of Enforcement observed and has granted regular bail to Hyderabad businessman Abhishek Boinpally in the Delhi Liquor Policy case in parity with other accused persons.

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Supreme Court issues notice on pleas seeking monthly stipend for foreign medical graduates at govt colleges in Kerala, AP

The Supreme Court in the case Association of Doctor and Medical Students v. Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram and Ors and connected case observed and has issued notice wherein the petition is filed seeking monthly stipend for foreign medical graduates, FMGs pursuing compulsory internships at different government medical colleges, teaching and non-teaching institutes in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.

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SUPREME COURT RAISES CONCERNS OVER PREMATURE LISTING OF BAIL PLEA IN PMLA CASE

The Supreme Court in the case Zeeshan Haider v. Directorate of Enforcement observed and has raised concerns over listing of bail petition in a money laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, PMLA before the scheduled date, which being in violation of its prior order.

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Supreme Court issues notice on disability rights activist's PIL to strengthen Right of Persons With Disabilities Act, 2016

The Supreme Court in the case Satendra Singh Versus Union Of India And Ors observed wherein the Public Interest Litigation, PIL is filed seeking the establishment of centres across the states for the assessment of disabilities as well as adequate reforms to strengthen the framework of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, CCPD and State Commissioners, SCPDS under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, RPWD Act, 2016.

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Supreme Court dismisses plea alleging vaccine side effects: Because of Covid vaccines, we are able to deal with outbreak’

The Supreme Court in the case Priya Mishra And Anr. Versus Union Of India And Ors observed and has dismissed the Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed wherein it alleged health side effects to the Covid Vaccines.

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Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea to criminalise sexual offences against men, trans persons & animals in BNS

The Supreme Court in the case Pooja Sharma Versus Union Of India And Anr observed and has refused to entertain the Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed seeking directions under Article 142 of Constitution of India to include sexual offences against men, trans persons and animals under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, BNS which replaced the Indian Penal Code, IPC.

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N. Korea detonates parts of its road linking to S. Korea, says Seoul

North Korea has detonated parts of roads linking it to South Korea in a move that is assumed to be aiming at cutting off roads and railways between the two countries, Yonhap News Agency reported on Tuesday, citing South Korea's military.

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Aishath Azeema to be new Maldives envoy to India

Senior diplomat Aishath Azeema is set to replace Ibrahim Shaheeb as the top Maldivian envoy to India, a media report said here on Tuesday.

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China reacts to arrest of its nationals for cyber fraud in Sri Lanka

The Chinese Embassy on Tuesday said it is closely following the arrest of several of its nationals in Sri Lanka for allegedly being involved in online fraud and process for their repatriation is underway.

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Nepal condemns Israeli attack on UN peacekeepers

Nepal on Tuesday \"strongly condemned\" the recent attacks by Israel on the UNIFIL peacekeepers deployed in Lebanon and urged all parties of the conflict to guarantee their safety and security.

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Bangladesh GDP growth to decelerate to 4%: World Bank

Bangladesh's post-Covid recovery continues to be impacted by high inflation, balance of payments deficit, financial sector vulnerabilities, and increasingly limited job opportunities for its youth, especially women and educated youth, says the World Bank in its twiceyearly-update, released on Tuesday.

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China struggles after Chairman Xi Jinping’s golden era

Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing is well used to the growl of armoredvehicle engines, clouds of diesel exhaust and the clanking of tank tracks. On 4 June 1989, it was People's Liberation Army (PLA) ruthlessly putting down student-led protests, but in more recent times it has been military parades driving past Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leaders in the Tiananmen Gate seated high above the masses.

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PAK DEPLOYS 10,000 SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR SCO SUMMIT

The 23rd Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) is all set to kick off on Wednesday in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, with top-notch security measures in place.

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Trudeau and UK PM discuss Canada-India tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with his United Kingdom counterpart Keir Starmer, amidst escalating tensions between Canada and India over Hardeep Singh Nijjar case.

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Prague bans night-time pub crawls to attract cultured tourists

Prague city councillors have banned night-time pub crawls organised by travel agencies because the city wanted to target \"more cultured\" tourists.

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Don't suspend right to asylum: Human rights groups to Polish PM

Human rights organisations and a Holocaust memorial group have urged the Polish prime minister to shelve plans to temporarily suspend the right to asylum, telling him that the region's volatility \"doesn't exempt us from humanity\".

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US Polls: Simmering Tensions Between Biden And Harris

As the United States presidential election is drawing near, there are rumours of a 'secret feud' between Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris's and Joe Biden's team.

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Russian air defence destroys 3 Ukrainian drones

Over the past night, Russia's air defense systems destroyed three Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod, Kursk and Tula regions, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

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Chemical explosion reported at Sydney varsity

Three people have been hospitalized after a chemical explosion at the University of Sydney on Tuesday.

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LUPITA NYONG'O OPENS UP ABOUT GRIEF FOR CHADWICK BOSEMAN

Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o has opened up about her grief over the loss of her 'Black Panther' co-star Chadwick Boseman.

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'FAUJI 2': VIKAS JAIN, GAUAHAR KHAN TO LEAD MODERN TAKE ON ICONIC 1989 SERIES

In a much-anticipated return to Indian television, the beloved serial 'Fauji,' which first brought Shahrukh Khan to the forefront in 1989, is being reimagined as 'Fauji 2'.

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‘IT’S NOT ABOUT MALE OR FEMALE...’ SHARVARI ON MALE DOMINATION IN FILMS

Actor Sharvari recently opened up about her journey in the film industry encompassing her initial days as an assistant director to her much-anticipated role in Yash Raj Films' upcoming spy thriller, 'Alpha' and her perspective on male dominance in cinema.

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RANBIR KAPOOR'S NEW HAIRCUT MAKES FANS GO CRAZY

Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor has got a new haircut and it's all enough to steal the attention of his fans.

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'Chhaila': Shreya and Sunidhi 'rap' masterpiece

Singers Shreya Ghoshal and Sunidhi Chauhan have once again captivated their audience with the release of their latest song, 'Chhaila'.

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The role of schools in promoting mental health

In recent years, the importance of mental health has gained significant recognition, and schools have emerged as pivotal platforms for promoting mental well-being among students.

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ENSURING SAFETY STANDARDS IN PLAYSCHOOLS: WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW

When choosing a playschool, safety is a top priority for parents. Ensuring that a playschool has robust safety standards not only provides peace of mind but also creates a secure and nurturing environment for children to learn, play, and grow.

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HOW TO FOSTER A COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP ENVIRONMENT IN UNIVERSITIES

India's higher education sector is vast, with 1,113 universities, 43,796 colleges, and 11,296 standalone institutions as recorded in the AISHE 2020-21 report.

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WHY K-12 INSTITUTIONS MUST PRIORITISE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS IN THE DIGITAL ERA

The 21st century is witnessing an unprecedented focus on the holistic development of students.

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Women’s T20 WC: Pakistan, India knocked out as New Zealand win to reach semis

New Zealand qualified for the knockout stages of the tournament at the expense of both India and Pakistan, following a 54-run win for the White Ferns in Dubai on Monday against Pakistan.

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Rs 3 crore raised for charity through Delhi Half Marathon

The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon has so far raised Rs 3 crore for charity through the efforts of more than 78 NGOs, almost two times the funds collected last year, the organisers said on Tuesday.

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Tuchel in talks with FA’ over England manager’s job

Thomas Tuchel is in talks with the Football Association about becoming England's next manager, according to reports on Tuesday.

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India women's team to play 3-match ODI series against New Zealand from Oct 24

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced the schedule of Indian women's team's home series of threematch ODI series against New Zealand, starting from October 24 onwards.

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'Hockey India League will be a fine platform for junior players....': PR Sreejesh

Indian hockey goalkeeping legend PR Sreejesh said that he is \"super excited\" for the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) and that it would serve as a fine platform for the junior players as they try making their way into the national senior side.

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PAKISTAN DEBUTANT GHULAM HITS TON TO DEFY ENGLAND IN SECOND TEST

England were defied by a century on debut by Pakistan's Kamran Ghulam on the opening day of the second Test in Multan.

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Lakshya Sen crashes out in opening round of Denmark Open

Lakshya Sen's campaign at the Denmark Open ended in disappointment as he was defeated by China's Lu Guangzu in the opening round on Tuesday.

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