The Daily Guardian - October 08, 2024

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October 08, 2024

India & Maldives: Friendly ties to continue

India on Monday asserted that its friendly ties with the Maldives will continue as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Mohamed Muizzu unveiled a blueprint for comprehensive economic and maritime cooperation, signalling a reset of the relationship that had hit a rough patch last year due to anti-New Delhi rhetoric.

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WHO IS NEXT HARAYANA CM? RACE ON IN BOTH BJP, CONG

In BJPcamp Saini, Anil Vij contenders; tug of war between Hooda, Selja and Surjewala

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Muizzu hopes to welcome more Indian tourists

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday said India is one of the largest tourism source markets for the Maldives, and hoped that more Indian tourists will visit the archipelago nation.

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194 Naxalites killed, 801 arrested in Chhattisgarh since January

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday commended the Chhattisgarh government for its success in combating Naxalism, citing the elimination of 194 Naxalites, arrest of 801, and surrender of 742 since January.

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J&K on cusp of history

UT togetits Ist elected government since 2019

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Counting starts at 8 am; tight contest on the cards

As Haryana prepares for the much-anticipated counting of votes for the 2024 Assembly elections, both the ruling BJP and principal opposition party Congress are poised for a fiercely contested result on Tuesday.

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Slugfest over LG's power to nominate MLAS

In a move that could influence the formation of the next government in Jammu and Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor (LG) is set to nominate five members to the Union Territory’s Legislative Assembly.

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RG Kar case: CBI chargesheet names lone culprit

The CBI has filed a charge sheet against the prime accused, Sanjay Roy, in the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, officials said on Monday.

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Lalu Prasad granted bail in land for job money laundering case

Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Monday granted bail to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Chief Minister of Bihar Lalu Prasad Yadav and his sons and party leaders Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav in the land for job money laundering case.

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PLEA IN SUPREME COURT FOR RESTORATION OF J&K STATEHOOD WITHIN 2 MONTHS

An application has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking direction for restoration of the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir within two months.

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'Will take PDP's support even if we don't need it'

Ahead of counting of votes for Jammu and Kashmir elections, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah has made a big conciliatry gesture saying even if the NC-Congress alliance did not need the support from Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) then also they would take it.

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BJP Jharkhand core group holds meeting to discuss candidates for upcoming polls

BJP president JP Nadda held a meeting with the Jharkhand BJP unit on Monday to discuss the candidate selection for the upcoming Assembly elections.

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UGC to launch ‘Ph.D. Excellence Citation' to honour top doctoral research

In a bid to foster innovation and unique approach in education sector, the focus of National Education Policy 2020 is on taking knowledge exploration to the next level.

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Seer urges govt to remove cows from list of animals

Jyotirmath Peetham Shankaracharya, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has urged the government to remove cows from the list of animal and said that it is considered as deity.

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'No one can prove our demands are wrong”, say WB junior doctors

Junior doctors who are currently on an indefinite hunger strike have asserted that their protest will continue for an “indefinite period” and no one can prove that their demands are wrong in any way.

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'Continuously fighting against Naxalism': Chhattisgarh CM on Dantewada encounter

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday expressed his happiness after 31 Naxalites were killed in an encounter with police in the NarayanpurDantewada border.

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Foreign visitors join Navratri fervour, participate in Garba dance

People all over the nation are celebrating Navratri with fervour and enthusiasm.

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Uproar in Kerala House over starred questions, Opposition boycotts Question Hour

The first day of the Kerala Legislative Assembly session on Monday saw an uproar during Question Hour, with the opposition expressing strong discontent over the downgrading of 45 starred questions.

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STALIN CONDOLES DEMISE OF 5 PEOPLE DURING AIR SHOW

Tamil Nadu CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia to victims' family members from Chief Minister's Relief Fund

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Mumbai's first underground Metro stretch from BKC to Aarey opens for public

Mumbai's first underground Metro corridor, stretching from Bandra-Kurla Complex to Aarey became operational for the public on Monday.

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'Tribal population in Jharkhand decreased to 28% from 44%': Union Minister Giriraj Singh

Union Minister Giriraj - Singh on Monday said that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is the need of the hour in Jharkhand as the tribal population in the state has decreased significantly.

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Selja says high command to take final call

Senior Congress leader Kumari Selja addressed speculation about her potential candidacy for Chief Minister, clarifying that the decision on whether Haryana will have a Dalit or woman Chief Minister rests solely with the party's high command.

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Will Hooda be CM for 3rd time?

The fate of the political parties in Haryan will be revealed on Tuesday.

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'NEITHER TIRED NOR RETIRED': HOODA'S COMMENT SPARKS SPECULATION

As Haryana eagerly awaits its assembly election results on Tuesday, the spotlight has intensified on internal political maneuvers within the Congress party, with veteran leader and former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and senior Congress leader Kumari Selja emerging as key figures in the race for leadership.

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RG Kar case: AIIMS Delhi medics to hold candle march on Oct 9

The resident doctors at Delhi AIIMS will hold a candle march on October 9 reiterating their demand for justice for the victim of rape and murder at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

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Global body suspends Delhi zoo membership

A global alliance of zoos and aquariums on Monday suspended the membership of Delhi's National Zoological Park due to concerns over the welfare of an African elephant, Shankar, who was reportedly kept in chains.

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DELHI'S ROAD MAINTENANCE TENDERS FOR 74 ROADS FLOATED: ATISHI

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi held a press conference on Monday to discuss road repair and maintenance plans for the national capital, ahead of inspections and repairs to achieve a pothole-free Delhi.

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Rajnath Singh inaugurates DefConnect 4.0 event

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated DefConnect 4.0 at an event in Delhi on Monday as a significant step towards advancing indigenous innovation and celebrating the growing defence ecosystem of the country.

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Riots case: HC adjourns hearing on bail pleas of Umar Khalid

Delhi High Court on Monday adjourned the hearing on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others till November 25.

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NCCF launches tomato sale at Rs 65/kg in Delhi-NCR

In a bid to address rising tomato prices, the National Cooperative Consumers Federation (NCCF) on Monday initiated a market intervention by directly procuring tomatoes from mandis and selling them at a subsidised rate of Rs 65 per kilogram at 50 locations of Delhi-NCR.

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Defamation case: Court asks BJP leader to file reply on plea by Atishi

The Rouse Avenue court on Monday directed Bharatiya Janata Party leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor to file reply on a revision petition moved by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi in defamation case.

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Rai fines construction firm for violating guidelines

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on a construction company building a new block at RML Hospital for violating antidust guidelines.

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Man held for raping, killing woman in 2014

A 48-year-old man has been arrested from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly raping and murdering a woman in southwest Delhi 10 years ago, police said on Monday.

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Palestine solidarity: Left parties hold protest

Left parties and organisations on Monday staged a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, expressing solidarity with Palestine, with CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat accusing the Union government of diluting India's age-old position on it.

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Fatalities in road accidents dips by 29% in city

Delhi witnessed 29.2 per cent fewer fatalities due to road accidents this year till September 15, as per the official data.

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ISKCON takes out Sri Krishna Balaram Shobha Yatra

With the grace of Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan Ji and Srila Prabhupada Ji, ISKCON Ghaziabad organized the Sri Krishna Balaram Shobha Yatra this year as well in Crossing Republic area of Ghaziabad with great enthusiasm.

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CM ATISHI MOVES TO 6 FLAGSTAFF ROAD BUNGALOW

Chief Minister Atishi CH shifted to bungalow or the ruling Aam Aadmi Party.

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LG Saxena accuses Delhi govt of negligence AAP hits back

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Monday accused the AAP government of negligence and mismanagement following his visit to several parts of south Delhi.

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Wangchuk says awaiting word on meeting with top leadership

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said he and his supporters will stay put at the Ladakh Bhawan until the authorities tell them when they will be able to meet the country's top leadership.

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INDIA BUYING OIL FROM 39 SOURCES: HARDEEP SINGH PURI

India's refining capacity grew by 42 MT in the last decade, reaching 257 MT in 2024, driven by rising demand.

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Foundation for 12 mn tonnes annual capacity coal plant laid in Bokaro

Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, laid the foundation stone for the Karo Coal Handling Plant and Konar Coal Handling Plant in the Bokaro and Kargali regions of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), with a combined annual capacity of 12 million tonnes.

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IFC, Axis Bank launch $500mn blue finance institution

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is partnering with private lender Axis Bank to provide a USD 500 million loan aimed at developing a blue finance market and scaling up green project financing in India.

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SAIL joins forces with BHP to decarbonise steelmaking

The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), India's largest government-owned steel producer, has entered into a collaboration with global resources giant BHP to decarbonise steelmaking processes in India.

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UAE to invest $2bn to set up food processing facilities in India

United Arab Emirates wishes to set up food processing facilities in India and approximately USD 2 billion is the initial commitment it has made towards it, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, briefing reporters on the '12th Meeting of India-UAE High-level Task Force on Investments'.

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CBDT forms committee to review Income-tax Act

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has formed an internal committee to oversee a comprehensive review of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (Act), as was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

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SUPREME COURT: PLEA TO RESTORE JAMMU AND KASHMIR'S STATEHOOD IN 2 MONTHS: 'NON-RESTORATION OF STATEHOOD VIOLATES FEDERALISM'

The Supreme Court in the case observed wherein the application is filed to direct the Union Government to restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir within 2 months.

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Supreme Court Flags Discriminatory Attitude Towards Women Representatives: 'Acknowledge Women's Struggles In Occupying Public Offices'

The Supreme Court in the case Manisha Ravindra Panpatil Versus The State Of Maharashtra And Ors.observed and has granted relief to a female Sarpach of a village who was disqualified on technical grounds.

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SUPREME COURT DISAPPROVES UTTARAKHAND HIGH COURT JUDGE'S PROCLIVITY IN MAKING UNJUSTIFIED REMARKS AGAINST ADVOCATES

The Supreme Court in the case Siddhartha Singh v.Assistant Collector First Class or Sub Divisional Magistrate & Ors.observed and has set aside two orders of the Uttarakhand High Court that contained adverse remarks which are made by a High Court judge against an advocate.

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SUPREME COURT SETS ASIDE DEATH SENTENCE OF WATCHMAN CONVICTED FOR DACOITY AND MURDER

NEW DELHI The Supreme Court in the case Shivkumar Ramsundar Saket v.State of Maharashtra observed and has set aside the death sentence of a watchman who is being convicted for the dacoity and murder of his employers to life imprisonment.

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High Court Adjourned Bail Pleas Of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam To November 25, 2024: Delhi Riots

The Delhi High Court in the case observed and has adjourned hearing in the bail petitions filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and other accused persons in connection with the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy which relates to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.

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Calcutta High Court Directed Post-Mortem At AIIMS Hospital For Child Rape Victim, Orders Inclusion Of POSCO Charges

The Calcutta High Court in the case The State of West Bengal -vs- Union of India & Anr.observed and has ordered an autopsy of a nineyear-old child rape-murder victim to take place at AIIMS Hospital, in Kalyani, West Bengal.

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM reappears in assembly after day-long 'disappearance'

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM reappears in assembly after day-long 'disappearance' AGENCIES PESHAWAR Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reappeared in the KP assembly following a daylong 'disappearance,\" ARY News reported.

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Exit polls predict Kais Saied's re-election in Tunisian presidential polls

Exit poll by local media has predicted a landslide victory for Tunisian president Kais Saied in the presidential election with 89.2 percent of the vote, Al Jaseera reported.

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Kazakhstan votes in referendum for first nuclear plant to overcome power crisis

Voters in and outside Kazakhstan voted on Sunday in a referendum on whether to construct the country's first nuclear power plant to overcome chronic electricity shortages, DW News reported.

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Top US general conducts situational assessment with Israel Defence Force

The Commander of the US Central Command General Michael Kurilla, conducted a situational assessment with the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, and additional commanders, the Israel Defence Forces said on Monday.

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Egypt welcomes French president's call to halt arms exports to Israel

Egypt welcomed on Sunday French President Emmanuel Macron's call to halt exporting arms to Israel intended for use in Gaza, citing the serious violations of international law and international humanitarian law committed by the Israeli military in both the strip and Lebanon.

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At least 1 killed, 11 injured in blast near Karachi airport

At least one person was killed and 11 others were injured after an explosion occurred near Karachi's Jinnah International Airport airport on Sunday night, Dawn reported.

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HEZBOLLAH FIRES ROCKETS ON HAIFA AFTER ISRAEL POUNDS BEIRUT

Rockets from southern Lebanon struck the Israeli port city of Haifa on Monday (local time) in response to Israel's intensified campaign in Lebanon with targeted airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut, hitting key weapons depots and infrastructure overnight, Al Jazeera reported.

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US lawmakers arrive in Taiwan for bilateral talks amid tensions with China

US Representative Debbie Lesko along with fellow representatives Andy Biggs and Carol Miller arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for bilateral talks with government officials, Taiwan News reported.

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Trump asks voters to come out in large numbers for presidential polls

Former US President Donald Trump said he needs a \"mandate\" from the American electorate this year as Election Day is just less than a month away, the Hill reported.

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Hurricane Milton to hit Florida amid Hurricane Helene's continuing impact

Florida, which continues to reel under the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, is now readying to brace Hurricane Milton's impact as it churns towards the coast of Florida, Al Jazeera reported.

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Democrat VP candidate Walz supports Israel's right to defend itself as war intensifies

Democratic Party's Vice President nominee Tim Walz expressed his firm support for Israel's right to defend itself, in his interview to Fox News on Sunday.

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Austria nears record tourism figures with 115.6 million overnight stays in 2023

AUSTRIA Austria is on the verge of setting a new record in its tourism sector, surpassing its previous figure from 2019, after recording 115.6 million overnight stays since the start of this year.

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Day to condemn abhorrent acts of Hamas: UN Chief on Oct 7 Hamas attack on Israel

As October 7 marks the completion of one year of the horrific day when Hamas launched an offensive on Israel, the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres said that it is a day for the global community to condemn the \"abhorrent acts of Hamas.

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VP HARRIS SIDESTEPS QUESTION ON WHETHER NETANYAHU US' CLOSE ALLY

US Vice President Kamala Harris sidestepped a question on whether Benjamin Netanyahu can be considered a \"close ally\" of the US, Al Jazeera reported.

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Nobel Prize for medicine awarded to US scientists Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkin

The 2024 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNA, a new class of tiny RNA molecules that play a crucial role in gene regulation

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ALIA BHATT SHARES HER DAUGHTER RAHA WATCHED HER AND RANBIR'S SONGS

Fans go crazy whenever they see adorable visuals of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's daughter Raha on social media.

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KAREENA KAPOOR'S SILVER SAREE STEALS ATTENTION AT 'SINGHAM AGAIN' LAUNCH

Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan never misses chance to grab the attention of fans with her fashion statement.

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ADNAN SAMI'S MOTHER BEGUM NAUREEN SAMI KHAN PASSES AWAY

Singer Adnan Sami on Monday expressed his grief over the demise of his mother Begum Naureen Sami Khan who passed away at the age of 77.

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Anees Bazmee recalls directing 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' with leg injury

Filmmaker Anees Bazmee, who is gearing up for the release of his next film 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3', talked about the challenges he faced during the shoot of his project and how he suffered a leg injury on the sets.

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FAWAD KHAN TO RETURN TO HINDI FILMS WITH 'ABIR GULAAL'

Pakistani star Fawad Khan is set to return to Hindi films with \"Abir Gulaal\", an upS coming romantic comedy opposite Bollywood star Vaani Kapoor.

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IMPACT OF SLEEP ON CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

Sleep is crucial for heart health, yet its impact is often underestimated.

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THE CRITICAL ROLE OF WASHING HANDS TO AVOID SEASONAL INFECTIONS DURING MONSOON

Monsoon season brings relief from scorching heat, but also comes with rise in seasonal infections like cold, flu and more serious condition such as swine flu.

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FASTING, FEASTING, AND DEVOTION: EMBRACING HEALTH DURING NAVRATRI

Navratri, a nine-day festival, holds immense spiritual significance, celebrating the triumph of good over evil.

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KARMA & YOU :12 SIMPLE LAWS FOR A BETTER LIFE

Life is full of choices and experiences.

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WASH THE BOWL

The young monk had recently joined the monastery. He was curious and extremely restless. Within a few days of being in the monastery, he came across Master Joshu.

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NAVRATRI: TIME TO REALIGN OURSELVES

One of the 5 niyams in ashthang yog is 'tapa', that is, to heat the body by giving it pain.

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Mohun Bagan considered withdrawn from ACL 2: AFC

Mohun Bagan Super Giant are considered to have withdrawn from the AFC Champions League 2 after the Kolkata side decided against travelling to Iran to face Tractor FC, the continental body AFC said on Monday, pending further decision on the matter.

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Jayasuriya appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men's cricket team

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday confirmed that former captain Sanath Jayasuriya will continue in his role as men's head coach until the end of March 2026.

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Gymnast Dipa Karmakar announces retirement

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar on Monday announced her retirement, while recalling all her highs and lows in the sport and expressing gratitude for those who played parts in her journey.

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TEAM INDIA ARRIVES IN DELHI AHEAD OF 2ND T20 CLASH AGAINST BANGLADESH

After going 1-0 up in the series, Suryakumar Yadav-led Team India on Monday arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi ahead of their second T20I clash against Bangladesh.

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Global Chess League: PBG Alaskan Knights secure win

In the second match of the day during the second season of the Global Chess League, tournament leaders PBG Alaskan Knights faced a tough challenge from the third-placed Alpine SG Pipers on Sunday.

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Football: Goa thrash Himachal 7-0 in Sr Women's National Championship

Goa thrashed Himachal Pradesh 7-0 in a Group A match to secure their second consecutive win in the 29th Senior Women's National Football Championship here on Monday.

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Australia, New Zealand set for epic showdown

Six-time Women's T20 World Cup champions and reigning titleholders Australia are set to face their Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in a high-voltage clash at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

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