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FIH withdraws Olympic hockey Qualifiers from Pak

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) will soon announce a new host for one of the three Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifiers after withdrawing the hosting rights from Pakistan. The FIH was on Tuesday withdrew the men's Olympic qualifier from Pakistan because of issues related to the Pakistan Hockey Federation.

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September 14, 2023
Trusted my preparation, says KL on stunning int'l comeback
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Trusted my preparation, says KL on stunning int'l comeback

KL Rahul was initially not slated to be in India’s playing eleven for their Asia Cup Super Four match against Pakistan, till a back spasm to Shreyas Iyer made him a last-minute addition.

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September 14, 2023
Kim vows full support for Russia
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Kim vows full support for Russia

The North Korean leader made the statement in a meet with Putin

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September 14, 2023
'Tesla aims to source automobile parts worth up to $1.9 bn from India this year'
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'Tesla aims to source automobile parts worth up to $1.9 bn from India this year'

Electric vehicle major Tesla Inc plans to source automobile parts worth up to $1.9 billion this year from India, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.

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September 14, 2023
No need to make six airbags mandatory for cars, says Gadkari
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No need to make six airbags mandatory for cars, says Gadkari

Minister for Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said his Ministry doesn't want to make six airbags mandatory for cars.

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September 14, 2023
RBI directs banks to return property documents within 30 days of loan repayment
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RBI directs banks to return property documents within 30 days of loan repayment

Once the borrower has made the full payment towards a loan, lenders shall release all the original movable/immovable property documents and remove charges registered with any registry within a period of 30 days, Reserve Bank of India said on Wednesday.

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September 14, 2023
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Nifty closes above 20K for first time ever

Thirteen of the 15 Nifty sectoral indices ended in the green in Wednesday's session & BSE Sensex was up 245.86 points to close at 67,466 pts

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September 14, 2023
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JFK twist

As the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination approaches, an unexpected twist has emerged from an interview with Paul Landis, a former Secret Service agent who was a first-hand witness to the fateful events of 22 November 1963.

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September 14, 2023
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Cold War 2.0

That the United States of America is entering a consequential period in its relations with China is beyond doubt. The trajectory of this bilateral relationship will shape both countries' foreign policy agendas for decades to come.

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September 14, 2023
Taking forward G20 agenda, 3rd Int'l Climate Summit to begin today SERVISE
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Taking forward G20 agenda, 3rd Int'l Climate Summit to begin today SERVISE

India is aiming to become the third largest economy in the world, and New Delhi is putting a major focus on green hydrogen, biofuels, and renewables to achieve this goal.

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September 14, 2023
'Ready to lead the country': JD-U pitches Nitish as INDIA's PM face
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'Ready to lead the country': JD-U pitches Nitish as INDIA's PM face

Ahead of INDIA bloc's coordination committee meeting, the Janta Dal-United or JD-U has pitched Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the Opposition's Prime Ministerial face for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

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September 14, 2023
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British PM Rishi Sunak's parents visit AP temple

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's parents on Wednesday visited the Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt temple in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district.

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September 14, 2023
With 4 Nipah cases, Kozhikode under close watch: Health Min
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With 4 Nipah cases, Kozhikode under close watch: Health Min

All arrangements are in place to contain the spread of Nipah virus which has infected four people in Kozhikode, Kerala Health Minister Veena George informed the State Assembly on Wednesday.

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September 14, 2023
Chandrababu Naidu gets a bit of relief from HC
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Chandrababu Naidu gets a bit of relief from HC

TDP supporters hold a massive protest in IT corridors of Gacchibowli in Hyd

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September 14, 2023
KMC speeds up work on Kalighat skywalk to meet Dec deadline
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KMC speeds up work on Kalighat skywalk to meet Dec deadline

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation is to float separate tender for the construction of road with ancillary work and development of footpath at Kali Temple Road as part of the Kalighat skywalk project.

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September 14, 2023
Outcome of interrogation is minus 2: Abhishek after coming out of ED office
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Outcome of interrogation is minus 2: Abhishek after coming out of ED office

Abhishek Banerjee, national general secretary of Trinamul Congress, after coming out of CGO complex, post 9 hours of ED interrogation said the outcome of the quizzing is minus 2.

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September 14, 2023
Mamata invites SL Prez to attend biz summit in city
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Mamata invites SL Prez to attend biz summit in city

The chief minister met the Sri Lankan President at Dubai airport

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September 14, 2023
Deputy Secretary to state government asks DM Darjeeling and Kalimpongto put on hold survey in tea plantations
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Deputy Secretary to state government asks DM Darjeeling and Kalimpongto put on hold survey in tea plantations

The Deputy Secretary to the Government of West Bengal has requested both the District Magistrates of Darjeeling and Kalimpong to put on hold works relating to the scheme for distributing homestead pattas in the tea garden under Land and Land Reforms and Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation departments in Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) area until further order.

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September 14, 2023
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Dalai Lama will visit Sikkim soon

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is scheduled to visit Sikkim on 10th October this year.

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September 14, 2023
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An empty seat was kept for TMC

So Abhishek Banerjee did not attend the first meeting of the INDIA alliance's coordination committee in Delhi. Instead he headed to the Enforcement Directorate's office in Kolkata where he was summoned for questioning in an educational recruitment irregularities case.

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September 14, 2023
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Govt clears 75 lakh more free Ujjwala LPG connections

The government on Wednesday approved extension of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for release of 75 lakh more free LPG connections for eligible beneficiaries over three years from 2023-24 to 2025-26.

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September 14, 2023
Manali hoteliers, taxi union, mahila mandal join forces for highway repair
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Manali hoteliers, taxi union, mahila mandal join forces for highway repair

Kullu and Manali is not bustling with tourists for the past 45 days. No tourism means no money and that means that the livelihood of the people - hoteliers, homestay owners, transporters, farmers, etc is at stake.

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September 14, 2023
Airbus delivers first C295 to IAF
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Airbus delivers first C295 to IAF

Airbus Defence and Space has officially handed over in flyaway condition the first of 56 C295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) to begin replacing its ageing Avros-748 fleet.

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September 14, 2023
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Govt to seek passage of four Bills during Special Session

A Bill to regulate the appointment, conditions of service, and term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners is among the legislative business listed for the upcoming Special Session of Parliament starting on 18 September.

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September 14, 2023
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Colonel, Major, DSP killed in Anantnag encounter

The commanding officer (CO) of a Rashtriya Rifles (RR) unit and a Major of the Army as well as a DSP of J&K Police were killed on Wednesday in an encounter with terrorists in Kokernag in South Kashmir's Anantnag district.

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September 14, 2023
Frame guidelines on police media briefings: SC to govt
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Frame guidelines on police media briefings: SC to govt

Supreme Court cracks down on media trials, biased reporting

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September 14, 2023
Asia Cup: India Defeat Sri Lanka To Secure Final Berth
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Asia Cup: India Defeat Sri Lanka To Secure Final Berth

Earlier, left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage (5/40) took a fifer as Sri Lanka bowled India out for 213

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September 13, 2023
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Davis Cup: Bopanna to join squad for Morocco clash, says India captain Rajpal

Buoyed by his runner-up finish in men's doubles at the recently concluded US Open, Rohan Bopanna will make a quick air dash to India and will join the Indian squad on Wednesday for the crucial Davis Cup World Group II play-offs fixture against Morocco scheduled to take place in Lucknow on Saturday and Sunday.

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September 13, 2023
Pak President under pressure to announce poll dates
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Pak President under pressure to announce poll dates

Pakistan President Arif Alvi is under immense pressure from his political party to announce the date of the crucial general elections before he leaves office as his tenure ended on September 8.

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September 13, 2023
Netanyahu's controversial judicial reform plan in Israel SC
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Netanyahu's controversial judicial reform plan in Israel SC

All 15 of SCjustices are hearing appeals to the law together for the first time in Israel's history

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September 13, 2023