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Odisha, West Bengal, J'khand brace for Cyclone Dana impact

Authorities in Odisha and West Bengal evacuated lakhs of people, shut schools, cancelled over 400 trains and suspended flight operations as they braced on Thursday for severe cyclonic storm Dana, likely to make landfall in Odisha past midnight at 120kmph.

'OUTDATED' UN NEEDS REFORMS: JAISHANKAR

India's foreign minister reiterates Prime Minister Narendra Modi's sermon of peace saying it's not an era of war

Nifty may test 24200 in case of breakdown

The benchmark indices Nifty & Sensex settled at over two-month low on Thursday for a third consecutive session, as earnings reported failed to uplift investors' sentiment.

JNPA takes measures to address issues regarding empty container yards

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has taken proactive measures to address the concerns regarding the Empty Containers Yard by implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for streamlining operations at the Empty Container Yards, as directed by Union Minister Piyush Goyal.

Water tank collapse kills 3, injures 7

Three labourers were killed and seven others suffered injuries after a makeshift water tank collapsed at a labour camp in Pune district on Thursday morning, police said.

Fines rise as drivers snub rules

PMPML fined ₹8 lakh between January and September '24

Christian groups face ban over 'conversions'

After a ban on Christian evangelist groups at two private clubs in Mumbai for allegedly conducting religious conversions at prayer services, Bajrang Dal, the youth wing of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, said they have reports of similar activities at a sports club in Bandra.

Marathas & Brahmins: BJP's twin pillars

Party going all out to woo the two communities in politically crucial Pune

Stay on special nod for high-rises

The Bombay High Court, in an interim order on Thursday, stayed the implementation of 2023 guidelines by which special permission could be granted for the redevelopment of buildings with a height up to 58 metres on the Marine Drive precinct in south Mumbai.

₹5.5 cr in 5 yrs is not bad

Politicians and moolah go hand in hand. So, it is no surprise Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray's personal assets have spiked by Rs 5.5 crore in five years, according to an affidavit submitted by him at the time of filing his nomination papers from Worli.

Cong springs OBC shock on Fadnavis

After some hemming and hawing, the Congress party has released its first list of 48 candidates for the state assembly elections.

Ajit's clock must run with disclaimers: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the NCP's Ajit Pawar faction-which has been recognised by the Election Commission as the \"real\" NCP to meticulously comply with earlier orders requiring the addition of disclaimers in party advertisements that the allocation of the party's \"clock\" symbol is subject to the outcome of proceedings pending before the top court.

Battle within battle, Shinde blocks Ajit

The high-decibel political drama in Maharashtra refuses to ebb with the ruling Mahayuti partners still bickering over the issue of seat sharing, even as filing of nominations has gained momentum.

Almonds great source of vegetarian protein

AS ICMR ADVISES PEOPLE TO SHUN PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS

'My career was never downhill'

Shilpa Shirodkar opens up on taking up Bigg Boss 18 to revive her career

Billie Eilish falls off stage

Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish recently experienced a significant fall while performing in New York. The singer revealed a large bruise as a result of the injury.

What happens when the body lacks in iron

Iron is a mineral that plays an important role in your well-being. Iron deficiency is the most common reason for anemia, especially among pregnant ladies and girls of reproductive age.

Former hockey skipper Rani announces retirement

Former Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement on Thursday, ending a glittering 16-year career during which she became an inspiration for beating abject poverty and conservative views at a small town in Haryana where her father worked as a cart-puller.

Yohan emerges player of the tournament

Court Crushers win the Gopal Vazirani Memorial Willi Squash Sundowner at the Willingdon SC

Fans left thirsty during Test, MCA apologises

A delay in arrival of packaged water bottles caused a melee at the MCA stadium during the second India-New Zealand Test here with some fans raising slogans against the host association, which later apologised for the lapse.

Mesmerising Ashwin magic

How the Indian legend continues to dominate batters at home

Radha stars in India's win vs NZ

India pulled off an incredible 59-run win over New Zealand while defending 227 in the first women's ODI of the three-match series here on Thursday.

Luke Ronchi all praise for Sundar

New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi attributed his team's collapse to the brilliance of Washington Sundar and gave the Indian all-rounder full credit.

Seven-Star Sundar is Superstar

Washington went through a dry spell initially but then dramatically turned around to pick seven wickets against New Zealand on day one

Harris brands Trump a 'fascist'

In one of the last Town Hall debates ahead of the US presidential election Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris outrightly called her Republican rival Donald Trump a \"fascist, unstable and unfit to serve\" the people of America while further distancing herself from the Joe Biden administration.

Elon Musk's $1mn giveaway could be illegal

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Bangladesh raises entry age for public jobs to 32

Bangladesh's interim government has approved raising the maximum age for applying for public service jobs to 32 years. An ordinance was approved following discussions in the advisory council meeting.

Jumbo freedom on par with humans?

Missy, Kimba, Lucky, LouLou, and Jambo have lived in Colorado Springs for decades in the elephant exhibit at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

Step down: MP's to Trudeau

Amid worsening India-Canada diplomatic relations over the investigation of the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, ruling Liberal MPs have warned Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of \"consequences\" if he does not step down by October 28.

Commonwealth heads defy UK, want slavery reparations

Commonwealth heads of government are preparing to defy the United Kingdom and agree plans to examine reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade, the BBC has learned.