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November 20, 2024

Putin to visit India soon: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India and the dates for his trip are being finalised, the Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

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Starmer meets Modi, says FTA talks to resume

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that trade talks with India will be relaunched in the new year, following his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 Summit in Brazil.

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START 'MASS OPERATION' AGAINST KUKI MILITANTS' SAY 27 MLAs OF NDA

A meeting of MLAs of the ruling BJP-led NDA in Manipur adopted a resolution calling for a \"mass operation\" against the Kuki militants responsible for killing three women and three children in Jiribam district within seven days, a statement said.

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India, China discuss restarting direct flights, Mansarovar yatra

India and China decided to soon convene a meeting of their Special Representatives on the boundary question after a gap of nearly five years and inched closer to the resumption of direct flights as well as Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage, weeks after pulling back their troops from two face-off points in eastern Ladakh.

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A R Rahman, Wife Announce Separation

Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman and wife Saira Banu are separating after 29 years of marriage, their lawyer said on Tuesday.

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Kharge seeks Presidents Interventlon ln Mampur

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu over the deteriorating situation in Manipur and sought her immediate intervention to ensure that people of the state live peacefully in their homes with dignity.

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Sule, Patole face grave allegations

A day before the state of Maharashtra goes to the polls, Ravindranath Patil, former IPS officer from Pune made a major allegation against NCP-SP Leader and Baramati MP Supriya Sule and Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole.

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Tawde didn't carry money, MVA is diverting attention from poll defeat: Fadnavis

Fadnavis said the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi was trying to divert the attention of people after realising the imminent defeat in the November 20 assembly elections.

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Assembly polls: Road to Mumbai goes via Vidarbha, titans eye big win

According to political analyst and senior journalist Ramu Bhagwat, historically the political party that wins most seats in Vidarbha gets to rule Maharashtra.

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Fadnavis questions veracity of Anil Deshmukh attack

Fadnavis, who heads the state Home department, said the claim regarding a \"10-kg stone\" hitting Deshmukh's car doesn't add up, as the vehicle reportedly didn't suffer a significant damage

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MAHARASHTRA GEARS UP FOR ASSEMBLY POLLS. KEEN CONTEST ON CARDS

■ This is the first assembly election since the split in Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party and a lot is at stake for various players.

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Haryana also has legitimate right on Chandigarh, says Haryana CM Nayab Saini

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that the construction of a new building for the state assembly was the only solution to deal witb the issue of space crunch as expansion the exisisting Vidhan Sabha complex was not possible because it is a heritage building.

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Punjab govt failed to check farm fires, says Union Minister Manohar Lal

The Union Ministersaiol that union government has taken required steps to deal with the situation.

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Anil Deshmukh says will teach lesson to BJP

Former Maharashtra home minister and senior NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh, injured in a stone attack on his car a day earlier, was discharged from hospital on Tuesday.

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Intense lobbying underway for lone Rajya Sabha seat in Haryana

Several leaders from the ruling BJP were running from pillar to post for the lone Rajya Sabha seat vacated after the resignation of party leader Krishan Panwar after the Haryana Assembly Elections.

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JMM-led alliance to get strong mandate, says Congress

As 38 Assembly seats in Jharkhand will go to the polls in the second and final phase of the election on Wednesday, Congress leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir, the party's in-charge for the state, expressed confidence in the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-lead alliance's victory.

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Raised new ray of hope among people with my work: Kalpana Soren

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Kalpana Soren held an election campaign at a village in the Gandey Assembly constituency and said that she has raised a \"new ray of hope\" among the people here through the work carried out by her in the last 4-5 months.

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BJP's Champi Soren attacks Congress, JMM for ignoring Adivasi issues

Ahead of the second phase of the assembly elections in Jharkhand, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Chief Minister Champi Soren on Tuesday attacked Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) for ignoring the issues concerning Adivasis.

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Pappu Yadav slams BJP for spewing 'hatred' during campaigns

Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav on Tuesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of promoting division and hatred in various states during their election campaigns.

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Bypolls on 15 seats in four states today

Bypolls in 15 assembly seats spread across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala and Uttarakhand will be held on Wednesday.

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JHARKHAND TO VOTE FOR SECOND PHASE OF ASSEMBLY POLLS TODAY

To decide fate of CM Hemant Soren, his wife Kalpana, LoP Bauri among others

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Will win by two-thirds majority: Jharkhand BJP spokesperson Pratul Deo

Ahead of the second phase of Jharkhand Assembly polls, BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo expressed confidence that the party would win the elections by two-thirds majority.

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There is no governance in Jharkhand, says Shivraj ahead of 2nd phase polls

Coming out heavily against the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said there is \"no governance\" in the state as women are not safe, the future of the youth is not secure, and that people are suffering under corruption.

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Gopal Rai seeks PM's help on pollution

The AAP government in Delhi has urged the Prime Minister to expedite the process of implementing artificial rain in the capital.

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CJI PERMITS VIRTUAL HEARINGS, RULES OUT FULL ONLINE SHIFT

However, CJI did not allow top court to go fully online, aerms lawyers' option to appear Virtually.

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AAP govt directs hospital to set up special teams for

The Delhi government on Tuesday directed all its hospitals to constitute teams of specialists to tackle patients with respiratory ailments due to the severe air pollution, officials said.

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After JNU, Jamia shift to online classes

Jamia Millia Islamia has announced the shift to online classes for all students, including those enrolled in its schools, until November 23, due to the deteriorating air quality in the national capital.

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At 78.671akh, Metro records highest-ever daily ridership

On November 18, Delhi Metro recorded its highest-ever daily ridership, with an impressive 78.67 lakh passenger journeys, according to official data.

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BJP youth wing stages protest

The BJP Youth Wing held a protest at Anand Vihar Chowk, near Delhi's border, to highlight the alarming pollution levels in the capital. Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and Union Minister Harsh Malhotra participated in the demonstration, wearing respiratory masks to raise awareness about the health risks posed by the increasing pollution.

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Footfall drops in Delhi markets

Delhi's worsening air quality has led to sharp decline in market footfall, significantly impacting businesses', according to several trader associations.

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Experts urge shift from fossil fuels to clean energy.

\"The fact that there is no single source of pollution, but a combination of black carbon, ozone, and fumes from burning fossil fuels and farm fires, should push us to adopt multidisciplinary solutions.\" - Aarti Khosla, Director of Climate Trends

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Two teenagers killed in road accident in NE-Delhi

Two teenagers were killed after they were hit by an unknown vehicle while riding a motorcycle near the Signature Bridge in northeast Delhi, police said on Tuesday.

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Atishi inspects Metro phase 4, announces driverless trains soon

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday, said that Infrastructure development is happening in the national capital on a 'war footing, and the fourth phase of the metro is also expanding rapidly as part of which, which she inspected driverless metro train at the Mukundpur Depot which will roll out in next couple of months.

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Cops arrest Chinese for cyber fraud, unearth Rs 100-crore trading scam

The investigation into these accounts and associated numbers, along with technical analysis, linked the suspect to fraudulent activities.

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Public opinion, winnability deciding factors for AAP ticket: Kejriwal

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said tickets for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections will be given to candidates based on their work, win probability, and public opinion.

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Court frames culpable homicide charges against ex-DPS student

A Delhi court has framed charges against a former student of Delhi Public School (DPS) for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and other offences in a case related to the death of two persons and injuring two others in case of rash and negligent driving under Railway bridge near Kashmiri Gate in 2017.

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DELHI ASSEMBLY WINTER SESSION FROM NOV 29

Delhi assembly LoP Vijender Gupta demands Question Hour in winter session

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Thousands join Delhi Nyay Yatra for Women's Justice Day

The Congress covered four constituencies as part of its Nyay Yatra ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

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Addverb plans 100 humanoid robots by 2025

Reliance-backed warehouse automation and robotics start-up Addverb has unveiled plans to build a batch of 100 human-like robots by 2025, marking a significant foray into the humanoid robotics market.

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Piyush Goyal highlights FTAs, youth empowerment at 27th CITIC CLSA India Forum

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal emphasized India's commitment to equity, balance, and fair trade in Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations during his keynote address at the 27th CITIC CLSA India Forum held in Mumbai today.

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Likely import tariffs to restructure global supply chain under Trump: Report

A deeper analysis reveals a second layer of risk targeting countries that benefit from reshoring trade trends linked to China. For example, mainland China's trade surplus with Vietnam grew by 25.1 percent between 2021 and September 2024, translating to an $11 billion increase.

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Karnataka unveils India's first GCC policy at Bengaluru Tech Summit

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday unveiled India's first Global Capability Centers (GCC) policy at the 27th Edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2024, paving the way for a future of innovation, growth, and sustainable development.

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Reduce GST on EV batteries, infrastructure

Addressing the PM eDrive scheme, Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Chair of FICCI's Electric Vehicle Committee and founder and CEO of Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions remarked, \"The scheme has been well-received, but the allocated budget may be insufficient to meet the rising demand.\"

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ODISHA HOSTS DISASTERS' EARLY WARNING INNOVATIONS SUMMI

Jagannatha Kumar emphasized strengthening impact-based forecasting to address extreme events driven bv climate change and ensure effective local action.

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India eyes nuclear fuel, coal transition

Dr Gooil, Directorate General of Hyolrocarbons, Ministry of Petroleam anol Natural Gas, shared details of partnerships 'with the University of Houston, II TBombay, ancl II TMaolras to host exploration data anol collaborate on new energy technologies.

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NAVIGATING COMPLEXITIES OF STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AND EMERGING CONCERNS

The recent proposed appointment of Congressman Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser in the Trump administration presents a significant opportunity for Bharat to enhance its strategic standing and deepen bilateral relations with the United States.

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CURTAIN RAISER FOR THE WINTER SESSION OF PARLIAMENT

With the Maharashtra & Jharkhand elections drawing to a close, the focus will soon shift to the winter session of Parliament that is slated to begin from 25th November, two days after the results of the recent round of polls.

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Ahmed Patel: An asset in Congress, an enigma to outsiders

To the outside world, Patel remained somewhat of an enigma. But those familiar with the Congress culture found him an asset.

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CASTE CENSUS: BRIDGING INEQUALITY OR DIVIDING INDIA?

The caste census has emerged as a polarizing topic in India's political landscape, dominating headlines and sparking debates across the nation. With its roots deeply embedded in India's historical and democratic framework, the idea of a caste census is both a tool for empowerment and a potential source of fragmentation. A conversation between Badri Narayana, director, G B Pant Institute in Allahabad and Aishwarya Pandit Sharma delves into the historical significance, political implications and societal impact of the caste census.

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Delhi air pollution: Supreme Court advises use of masks amid *severe*, air quality In Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court in the case has issued strict adherence to preventive health measures, which includes wearing masks, as air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to deteriorate.

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Calcutta High Court: Govt office is public property, any political party ransacking it must be appropriately charged

The Calcutta High Court in the case Amiruddin Versus The State Of West Bengal And Ors observed and took a strong objection wherein the petition is filed high-lighting the alleged ransacking of a panchayat office by workers of a certain political party.

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SC dismisses bail petition after adjournment sought for 4th time

The Supreme Court in the case Nilesh Dnyaneshwar Desale Versus The State Of Maharashtra observed and has dismissed the petition filed seeking bail after adjournment was sought on the fourth occasion.

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RAJASTHAN HIGH COURT IMPLEADS THEN JODHPUR COLLECTOR' SDO' TEHSILDAR IN ENCROACHMENT CASE: WARNS OF JAIL SENTENCE IF ORDERS ARE NOT FOLLOWED

The Jodhpur bench of Rajasthan High Court in the case Mahesh Kumar Pal v Mr. T. Ravikanth & Ors observed and has directed the petitioner to implead the then concerned Collector, Subdivisional Officer and Tehsildar to seek their stand, warning them of punishment which includes \"jail sentence\" if they don't pay heed to court orders.

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Supreme Court tells ED: Someday you must find out how many PMLA complaints ended in trial and conviction

The Supreme Court in the case Veerendra Kumar Ram v. Union of India observed and has expressed concerns about the low rate of convictions in the complaints filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, PMLA.

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SC: Labour Court's factual finding should not be disturbed by Writ Court without a compelling reason

The Supreme Court in the case Ganapati Bhikarao Naik Versus Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Linlited observed that the factual findings of a Labour Court should not be normally disturbed by a Writ Court without a compelling reason.

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Security forces target Imran Khan's party supporters

According to Khan's party, the Punjab police have started raiding the houses of party legislators, leaders, office-bearers and workers and misbehaving with their families besides ransacking their household items.

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OVER 60°/o OF WEAPONS SEIZED BY ISRAEL FROM HEZBOLLAH WERE RUSSIAN-MADE

The Russian Weapons in Hezbollah's possession are newer, more advanced and in large quantities than military analysts expected.

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World leaders call for ceasefire, more humanitarian aid in Gaza, Lebanon

The G20 leaders specifically referred to the challenges posed by the ongoing blockade and other barriers that hinder the effective delivery of aid to Gaza.

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US, Russia, China among 55 countries participating in arms fair in Pakistan

Defence manufacturers from 55 countries, including the US, Russia, the UK, and China, are participating in an arms fair which kicked off here on Tuesday.

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Pak's apex court dismisses petition challenging extension of Army chief 's tenure

A seven-member constitutional bench, lecl by Yastice Aminaclclin Khan, reviewed the case amia' existing objections from the apex courts Registrar's Ofice

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Hezbollah accepts truce proposal: Lebanese official

A top Lebanese oficial has recealecl that Hezbollah has accepted a US proposal for a ceasefire with Israel.

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CHINA, PAK TO HOLD JOINT ANTI-TERROR DRILLS

BEIJING: China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) will send troops to Pakistan to conduct a joint anti-terrorism exercise amid reports that Beijing is increasingly concerned about recurring attacks by militants targeting its nationals working on the CPEC projects.

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US for ceasefire in Lebanon as food crisis worsens

Amos Hoehstein, the Biden administration's pointman on Israel and Lebanon, arrioed as Hezbollahs allies in the Lebanese gooernmentsaid it had responded positively to the proposal, whieh would entail both the militants and Israeli ground forees withdrawing from a UN buferzone in southern Lebanon.

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*No update to speak of," US on allowing Ukraine to strike Russia

The United States on Monday (local time) refrained from commenting on reports ofits alleged decision to allow Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia using long-range missiles, stating that there were \"no policy updates to speak of.\"

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Hunger, poverty not natural but political decisions: Brazil Prez

The 2024 G20 Summit under the leadership of Brazil saw the launch of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, which gave a call to world leaders to rise up in the fight against hunger and poverty.

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G20 reaffirms multilateralism, lacks clarity on climate finance

G20 leaders have given support for a successful outcome on a new climate finance package at the UN climate talks but have avoided giving any clear details, climate policy experts said on Tuesday.

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PM Modi meets several world leaders in Brazil, discusses ways to strengthen ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leaders of several countries, including those from Italy, Indonesia, Norway, Portugal, Egypt and South Korea on the sidelines of the G20 Summit and discussed ways to improve and strengthen bilateral ties.

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Putin Aims To Relax Norms For Using Nuclear Weapons

Putin's endorsement of the new nuclear deterrent policy comes on the 1,000th day after he sent troops into Ukraine on Feb 24, 2022.

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G20 for peace in Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine

A joint statement issued by leaders of the Group of 20 economies, including India, at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has urged for \"comprehensive\" ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon while welcoming all initiatives that support a \"just, and durable peace\" in the Ukraine-Russia war.

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US monitoring Bangladeshis push for constitutional changes

The US State Department on Tuesday acknowledged Bangladesh's Attorney General Mohammad Asaduzzaman's call for removing secularism from the country's Constitution, with spokesperson Matthew Miller responding to a question on the matter during a press briefing.

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MOM-TO-BE ATHIYA SHETTY AVOIDS PAPS AT MUMBAI AIRPORT

Actor Athiya Shetty, who is expecting her first child with cricketer KL Rahul, was seen at the Mumbai airport on Tuesday.

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'WORK FOR LONG-TERM GOALS': SRK SHARES ADVICE FOR ASPIRING ACTORS

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan shared his pearls of wisdom for people who are looking forward to establishing a career in the film industry.

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MOON MOON SEN'S HUSBAND BHARAT DEV VARMA PASSES AWAY IN KOLKATA

Actor Moon Moon Sen's husband, and father of Raima and Riya Sen, Bharat Dev Varma, passed away at his Kolkata residence on Tuesday.

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JANHVI KAPOOR GIVES A SHOUTOUT TO NAYANTHARA'S DOCU-SERIES

Actress Janhvi Kapoor, who recently ventured into the South Indian film industry with her debut movie 'Devara' alongside Jr NTR has sent a major shout-out to Nayanthara's recently released docu-series, 'Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale'.

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ASHNEER GROVER BREAKS SILENCE AFTER SALMAN CONFRONTS HIM IN 'BIGG BOSS 18'

Former Bharat Pe cofounder Ashneer Grover has opened up after Salman lashed out at him during the 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episode of 'Bigg Boss 18', for the statements he had made ear-lier against him.

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Kajol's birthday wishes to Sushmita Sen, Zeenat Aman

It's a special day for Bollywood as two of its most iconic stars, Sushmita Sen and Zeenat Aman, celebrate their birthdays.

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'ONE TREE HILL' ACTOR PAUL TEAL DIES AT 35 AFTER BATTLING CANCER

Paul Teal, a TV and theatre actor best known for his role in \"One Tree Hill,\" has passed away at the age of 35 in Raleigh, North Carolina, TMZ reported.

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Anardana: A culinary gem in Gurugram

Anardana Golf Course Road, Gurugram, represents the pinnacle of Anardana's culinary evolution, offering a refined yet contemporary dining experience.

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THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALNUTS: A NUTRIENT-PACKED SUPERFOOD FOR ALL

Walnuts: A Nutritious Powerhouse with Global Appeal Widely regarded as a superfood, walnuts combine a rich, nutty flavor with an impressive array of health benefits.

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Boost Your Workout: The Power Of Black Coffee With A Pinch Of Salt

"Black coffee with a pinch of salt can be an effective pre-workout beverage, as it combines caffeine's stimulating effects with the benefits of sodium, both of which support endurance and focus.

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GUILT-FREE SNACKING: HEALTHY AND SATISFYING TREATS TO CURB CRAVINGS

Reaching for packaged, sugary meals that ake you feel guilty and lethargic isn't the only way to snack.

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MILAAN FOUNDATION: TRANSFORMING ADOLESCENT LIVES IN RURAL INDIA

In a conversation with IThe Daily Guardian, Dhirendra Pratap Singh, Co-founder & CEO of Milaan Foundation, shares insights into transforming adolescent lives through education, empowerment, and gender equality.

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Playschools: The stepping stones to kindergarten and lifelong learning

Playschools are much more than childcare centers- they are hubs of holistic development. Here, children learn foundational skills through play-based methods that nurture their cognitive, emotional, and social abilities. Activities like storytelling, block-building, and group games foster creativity and critical thinking while teaching essential concepts like numbers, letters, shapes, and colors in an engaging and stress-free manner.

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India's morale shaky ahead of BGT: Labuschagne

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne on Tuesday said that Team India will be a little bit lower on confidence as they are coming into the prestigious series after a whitewash against New Zealand.

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Tamil Nadu, Manipur enter Santosh Trophy flnal rounds

Tamil Nadu and Manipur made the final rounds of the 78th National Football Championship for the San-tosh Trophy with all-win records on Tuesday.

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Pooja Gupta wins India's first international Boccia Medal

India's Pooja Gupta became the first Indian athlete to claim a Boccia medal at the international level today in Bahrain.

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My Retention Wasn't About The Money: Rishabh Pant On Leaving Delhi Capitals

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Tuesday broke silence on his exit from Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega-auction, and said that it was not about money.

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India beat Japan 2-0, to face China in ACT hockey final

Defending champions India continued their unbeaten run and defeated Japan 2-0 to enter the final of the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Tuesday.

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It takes a little while to get used to face Bumrah

Australian stars Steve Smith, Travis Head and Usman Khawaja opened up on facing star India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, expressing how lethal and difficult he is to play.

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A FIRED-UP VIRAT IS UNSTOPPABLE: WATSON WARNS

In the last four years, Virat has managed just 1,838 runs from 34 Tests.

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