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G20 Summit: World leaders adopt New Delhi Declaration
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G20 Summit: World leaders adopt New Delhi Declaration

Document, without directly condemning Russia, calls for just durable peace in Ukraine

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September 10, 2023
Stimac slams referee after India losesin Kings Cup semi-final
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Stimac slams referee after India losesin Kings Cup semi-final

India men’s football head coach Igor Stimac expressed his frustration over the referee’s decision to award Iraq a penalty in their semifinal defeat in the Kings Cup.

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September 09, 2023
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Olympic bronze medallist Gurjant looking forward to stellar Asian Games debut

Amritsar’s Gurjant Singh missed out on a chance to represent the Indian men’s hockey team at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games due to an injury.

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September 09, 2023
Bumrah rejoins squad ahead of Super Four clash against Pak
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Bumrah rejoins squad ahead of Super Four clash against Pak

Asian Cricket Councilannounces reserve day for India-Pakistan clash

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September 09, 2023
Texas allowed to keep floating barriers on border river to deter immigrants
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Texas allowed to keep floating barriers on border river to deter immigrants

A federal appeals court ruled that Texas can keep the floating barriers it set up to deter migrants from crossing the US-Mexico border river Rio Grande.

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September 09, 2023
Trump White House official Navarro convicted of contempt after defying House 6 Jan subpoena
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Trump White House official Navarro convicted of contempt after defying House 6 Jan subpoena

Trump White House official Peter Navarro was found guilty Thursday of contempt of Congress charges for refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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September 09, 2023
Russian missile attack kills cop, injures dozensin central Ukraine
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Russian missile attack kills cop, injures dozensin central Ukraine

Thestrikes wereamong multiple Russian attacks across the country overnight

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September 09, 2023
Telangana Governor says KCR is a strong politician
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Telangana Governor says KCR is a strong politician

After four years of attrition, Telangana governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan today indicated a mellowing and described chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao as a strong politician with vast experience, but she is unlikely to make things easier for the administration by approving Bills or pending files promptly.

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September 09, 2023
Two shot dead. 80 injured. One media person shot and wounded by Assam Rifles
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Two shot dead. 80 injured. One media person shot and wounded by Assam Rifles

Two persons were shot dead, one by militants and the other by the Assam Rifles as violence erupted afresh in Manipur’s Kakching district.

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September 09, 2023
BJP, JD(S) to come together for 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka: Yediyurappa
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BJP, JD(S) to come together for 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka: Yediyurappa

If the former chief minister of Karnataka, BS Yediyurappa of the Bharatiya Janata Party is to be believed, BJP and the Janata Dal (Secular) have an \"understanding\" for the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

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September 09, 2023
Cong's Chandy Oommen wins Puthuppally bypoll
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Cong's Chandy Oommen wins Puthuppally bypoll

Late CMOommenChandy'sson defeated LDF’s Jaick C Thomas by record margin

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September 09, 2023
RBI to discontinue incremental cash reserve ratio requirement for banks, funds to be released in phases
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RBI to discontinue incremental cash reserve ratio requirement for banks, funds to be released in phases

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to discontinue the requirement for scheduled banks to maintain an incremental cash reserve ratio (I-CRR) of 10 per cent on the increase in their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL).

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September 09, 2023
Stock markets continue bullrun as Sensex, Nifty close in green
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Stock markets continue bullrun as Sensex, Nifty close in green

Sensexrecordedarobust surge of 333.34 points, closing at 66,598.91, while the Nifty followed suit with an uptick of 92.90 points, concluding at 19,819.95

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September 09, 2023
The other 9/11 America must remember
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The other 9/11 America must remember

The US has never officially been willing to concede that recent history encompasses not one but two 9/11s.

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September 09, 2023
Priorities of Global South central to modalities of G20: Foreign Secretary
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Priorities of Global South central to modalities of G20: Foreign Secretary

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Friday said that priorities of the Global South are central to the modalities of G20.

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September 09, 2023
I am a proud Hindu: Sunak on his Indian roots
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I am a proud Hindu: Sunak on his Indian roots

Expressing pride for his ‘Hindu’ roots, United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed his hope that he will find time to visit a temple, here in India, during his stay for the G20 Summit.

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September 09, 2023
India de facto voice of Global South: Amitabh Kant
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India de facto voice of Global South: Amitabh Kant

Weare dedicated to ensuring that our G-20 presidency aligns with inclusivity as emphasised by PM Modi, says India’s G20 Sherpa

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September 09, 2023
In counter-offensive, education minister slams Governor
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In counter-offensive, education minister slams Governor

For sharing video message where hesaid thathe was appointing VCsto rootout corruption

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September 09, 2023
INDIA alliance gets shot in arm, wins 4 out of 7 Assembly bypolls
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INDIA alliance gets shot in arm, wins 4 out of 7 Assembly bypolls

The Opposition has reason to feel enthused being seen as a major test for it after the formation of the INDIA alliance.

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September 09, 2023
PM hails WB report on financial inclusion in India
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PM hails WB report on financial inclusion in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared World Bank’s finding recorded by it in its G20 document that India has achieved financial inclusion targets in just six years, which would otherwise have taken at least 47 years.

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September 09, 2023
G20 Summit: India seeking to build consensus on Ukraine
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G20 Summit: India seeking to build consensus on Ukraine

India was trying to build a consensus on Ukraine this evening as global leaders descended on the national capital for the G20 Summit to be hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the next two days.

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September 09, 2023
UKPM assures India on concerns about Khalistani elements
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UKPM assures India on concerns about Khalistani elements

Asserting that no form of extremism or violence is acceptable in the United Kingdom, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that his government is working closely with the Indian government to particularly tackle proKhalistan extremism and it will not be tolerated.

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September 09, 2023
PM Modi, Joe Biden reaffirm India, USA's enduring ties
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PM Modi, Joe Biden reaffirm India, USA's enduring ties

In bilateralahead of G20 Summit, leaders stress importance of free, open Indo-Pacific

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September 09, 2023
TMC office, police station ransacked in Murshidabad after Cong workers clash with cops
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TMC office, police station ransacked in Murshidabad after Cong workers clash with cops

Raninagar in West Bengal's Murshidabad district turned into a virtual battlefield on Friday after Congress workers allegedly ransacked the local police station and a party office of the ruling Trinamuol Congress.

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September 09, 2023
After proposal from MLA, govt mulls minizooin Bolpur
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After proposal from MLA, govt mulls minizooin Bolpur

One of the biggest destinations of tourism in West Bengal, Bolpur-Santiniketan is all set to get another new attraction.

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September 09, 2023
Trinamul regains Dhupguri Assembly seat
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Trinamul regains Dhupguri Assembly seat

After its candidate NirmalChandraRoy won in bypollafter a neck-and-neck fight with the BJP; CM Mamata thanked the people of the constituency

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September 09, 2023
A G20 Of Many Firsts: India's Remarkable Impact On The G20
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A G20 Of Many Firsts: India's Remarkable Impact On The G20

Poila Baishak which is the Bengali New Year Day will be celebrated as the official Foundation Day of West Bengal. The West Bengal Legislative Assembly passed the resolution this afternoon.

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September 08, 2023
Asia Cup: KL Back In Nets, Likely To Return Against Pak
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Asia Cup: KL Back In Nets, Likely To Return Against Pak

Having recovered from a quadriceps surgery after hurting his thigh during the Indian Premier League (IPL) in May and a subsequent groin injury that he suffered just before the ongoing Asia Cup, injury prone batter KL Rahul had his first session at the Nondescripts Cricket Club indoor nets in Colombo on Thursday.

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September 08, 2023
US Open: Carlos Alcaraz storms into semi-finals
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US Open: Carlos Alcaraz storms into semi-finals

The 20-year-old will now face 2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals

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September 08, 2023
Sunak faces new vote to fill seat after Pincher resigns
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Sunak faces new vote to fill seat after Pincher resigns

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces another difficult vote to fill a vacant seat in parliament after a lawmaker who was given an eight-week suspension for groping two men at a London club last year announced he plans to resign.

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September 08, 2023