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US Open: Coco rallies past Aryna to secure first Grand Slam title
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US Open: Coco rallies past Aryna to secure first Grand Slam title

Coco Gauff claimed her first major title by prevailing 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 over No.2 seed Sabalenka in just over two hours under a closed roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday night

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September 11, 2023
Devastating earthquake leaves Moroccan villagers in grief
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Devastating earthquake leaves Moroccan villagers in grief

After earthquake that killed over 2,000 across Morocco, the scene in Moulay Brahim is bleak

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September 11, 2023
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 2 foreign aid workers, target Kyiv
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Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 2 foreign aid workers, target Kyiv

Two more volunteers from the Road to Relief NGO were injured after their van was hit in shelling

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September 11, 2023
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PM demonstrates India as a country to bring globe together: G20 Sherpa

At the G-20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrated India as a country that brings global together, said G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant' empasising it with the logo 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future' as the theme of India's presidency this year.

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September 11, 2023
G20 Capital Adequacy Frameworks roadmap can yield additional lending potential of $200 billion: Sitharaman
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G20 Capital Adequacy Frameworks roadmap can yield additional lending potential of $200 billion: Sitharaman

The Capital Adequacy Frameworks (CAF) measures, including those under implementation and consideration by G20 countries, could yield additional lending headroom of about $ 200 billion over the next decade, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday and noted that India has effectively articulated priorities of the Global South in the larger global conversation on the Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) reforms.

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September 11, 2023
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Crypto challenge

In the ever-evolving landscape of finance and technology, cryptocurrencies have emerged as a disruptive force.

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September 11, 2023
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Milestone Moment

In the ever-evolving landscape of global diplomacy, subtle shifts and nuanced expressions of support can sometimes carry the weight of profound significance.

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September 11, 2023
Just Populism?
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Just Populism?

Every parent in occupations covered by the Vishwakarma scheme wants their children to have a modern education, skills and be a part of the modern economy and earn decent incomes. They do not want their children to feel it is their destiny (karma) to lead a life with low incomes and no modern education

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September 11, 2023
Defend freedom of peaceful protests, but will push back against hatred: Trudeau on Khalistani elements
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Defend freedom of peaceful protests, but will push back against hatred: Trudeau on Khalistani elements

Amid a series of anti-India protests and death threats to Indian diplomats in Canada by Khalistani extremists, which had evoked sharp reactions from New Delhi, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday said that though his country will always defend freedom of peaceful protest, at the same time, it will also push back against hatred.

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September 11, 2023
UK PM Rishi Sunak visits Akshardham temple
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UK PM Rishi Sunak visits Akshardham temple

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is on a visit to India to attend the G20 Summit, on Sunday visited the famous Akshardham temple here, amid tight security.

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September 11, 2023
African Union's membership of G20 a significant step towards more inclusive dialogue: PM Modi
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African Union's membership of G20 a significant step towards more inclusive dialogue: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the inclusion of the African Union (AU) in the G20 as a significant stride towards a more inclusive global dialogue.

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September 11, 2023
Global South no longer willing to be lectured: Russia's Lavrov
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Global South no longer willing to be lectured: Russia's Lavrov

'We don't mind negotiations, need to consider realities on ground,' Lavrov says on Ukraine war

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September 11, 2023
Over-confidence led to Ghosi Assembly bypoll loss: Keshav Maurya
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Over-confidence led to Ghosi Assembly bypoll loss: Keshav Maurya

Uttar Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, while accepting the voters' mandate in the Ghosi Assembly bypoll loss, claimed that overconfidence of the party was the main reason for the defeat.

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September 11, 2023
CPI-M leader P.K. Biju denies allegation of involvement in Kerala coop bank scam
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CPI-M leader P.K. Biju denies allegation of involvement in Kerala coop bank scam

CPI-M Kerala state Secretariat member and former MP P.K. Biju on Sunday said that he was not involved in any of the scams related to Karuvannur cooperative bank ruled by the party.

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September 11, 2023
Naidu sent to 14-day judicial remand by ACB court
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Naidu sent to 14-day judicial remand by ACB court

His legal team will challenge the verdict of the ACB court on Monday in the Andhra Pradesh HC

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September 11, 2023
BJP seems to be irritated with Oppn alliance name INDIA, says Rahul Gandhi
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BJP seems to be irritated with Oppn alliance name INDIA, says Rahul Gandhi

Amid the controversy between Opposition and ruling BJP over use of word 'Bharat' instead of India, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday has said the BJP government seems to be irritated with name of opposition alliance INDIA.

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September 11, 2023
KMC recommends closure of more tram routes in city
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KMC recommends closure of more tram routes in city

At a time when the demand for revival of trams on previously operational lines is growing louder, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has recommended closure of some more routes to the state Transport Department.

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September 11, 2023
BMC goes an extra mile in dengue-prevention
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BMC goes an extra mile in dengue-prevention

Even though the number of patients affected with dengue in Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) area is on the rise and the experts predict that the cases would peak this year (in a three year cycle), there is some silver lining in the number crunching done by the officials.

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September 11, 2023
Mystery continues over Governor's midnight confidential communiques
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Mystery continues over Governor's midnight confidential communiques

The Raj Bhavan has maintained a total silence in the matter

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September 11, 2023
NKDA promotes cycle-to-work scheme
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NKDA promotes cycle-to-work scheme

New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) will soon inaugurate a velodrome and the agency will be getting the President's award for the incredible infrastructure for cyclists.

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September 11, 2023
Uncertainties galore over funds to implement ISRO-suggested measures to eliminate ragging in JU
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Uncertainties galore over funds to implement ISRO-suggested measures to eliminate ragging in JU

Though Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recommended some crucial technological measures involving artificial intelligence (AI) to eliminate events of ragging within the campus of Kolkata's iconic Jadavpur University (JU), uncertainties continue to galore over the funds required for implementing those ISRO-suggested measures.

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September 11, 2023
Dilip Ghosh sparks row by advocating name change from 'India' to 'Bharat'
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Dilip Ghosh sparks row by advocating name change from 'India' to 'Bharat'

Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has reignited a debate by suggesting a name change for the country, advocating the use of 'Bharat' instead of 'India.'

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September 11, 2023
Tea workers stage agitation in Mirik demanding land rights
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Tea workers stage agitation in Mirik demanding land rights

Protesting against the decision to provide plots of five decimals of land for 'landless tea workers'

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September 11, 2023
PM Modi, Macron meet, vow to strengthen India-France defence ties
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PM Modi, Macron meet, vow to strengthen India-France defence ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday reiterated their commitment to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation through partnership in design, development, testing and manufacture of advanced defence technologies and platforms, and expand production in India, including for third countries in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

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September 11, 2023
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Lavrov: Delhi Declaration a victory for Global South

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today complimented India for hosting a 'breakthrough' G20 Summit and ensuring the forum was not 'politicised' by the West for condemning his country over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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September 11, 2023
Delhi summit has proved G20 can still drive solutions to pressing issues: Biden
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Delhi summit has proved G20 can still drive solutions to pressing issues: Biden

Just before leaving India after attending the G20 Summit, US President Joe Biden on Sunday said this year's summit has proved that the grouping can still drive solutions to the most pressing issues of the climate crisis, fragility, and conflict.

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September 11, 2023
G20 Summit concludes; PM hands over gavel to Brazil
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G20 Summit concludes; PM hands over gavel to Brazil

The two-day G20 Summit concluded in New Delhi this afternoon with Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposing a virtual G20 session in November to review the suggestions and proposals for cooperation among the top global economies.

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September 11, 2023
PM calls for reforms in global institutions
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PM calls for reforms in global institutions

Says new realities should be reflected in new global structure

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September 11, 2023
Ind vs Pak: Rain could play spoilsport yet again
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Ind vs Pak: Rain could play spoilsport yet again

The weather forecasts has predicted thatthereisa100 pc precipitation chance

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September 10, 2023
My workload is twice as much as anybody else's, says Hardik
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My workload is twice as much as anybody else's, says Hardik

Pandyashed lighton the unique challenges and mindset of an all-rounder

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September 10, 2023