The Daily Guardian - December 24, 2024

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December 24, 2024

In a first in India, Haryana guarantees MSP on 24 crops

Amid the ongoing protest in Punjab for guaranteed minimum support prices, BJP-led Haryana government has issued a notification to procure all the 24 crops of state farmers on MSP.

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PM: Nation priority in foreign policy

India gives priority to national interest as well as human interest in its foreign policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday and noted that the country cares for its people abroad and brings them back to the country if they face any difficulty.

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4 children of brick kiln workers killed in sleep as wall collapses in Hisar

Three children died on the spot, while three-month-old Nisha succumbed to her injuries on way to hospital

1 min

Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi plan three-way merger

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to join forces, forming the world's third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.

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THREE KZF TERRORISTS SHOT DEAD BY POLICE IN ENCOUNTER IN UP

It was a joint operation by police team of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab in Pilibhit on early Monday morning. Punjab's Director General of Police claimed it a major breakthrough against Pakistan-sponsored terror module. Terrorists involved in the grenade attack in Gurdaspur

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Centre scraps all-pass policy for classes 5, 8

No child shall be expelled till the completion of elementary education

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Parallel cinema pioneer Shyam Benegal no more

Veteran director and screenwriter Shyam Benegal, often regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in Indian cinema, has passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind an irreplaceable legacy.

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Extradite Hasina: B'desh

Bangladesh has officially requested India to send back former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India on August 5 after a student-led movement ousted her from power.

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Rahul visits violence-hit Maha village

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday called the death of Somnath Suryawanshi \"government-sponsored\" and alleged that the people who \"believed in Manusmriti have taken their lives.\"

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Haryana in shock as three shot dead at cafe parking

In a shocking incident, three persons, including one woman, were shot dead late night on Sunday in the parking area of a cafe in Burj Kotian area of Pinjore district.

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Akhilesh slams BJP over Sambhal excavation

As the excavation work continued in Sambhal on Monday after a stepwell was unearthed, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav said that they (BJP) will keep searching like this and one day will end up digging their own government.

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SKM SEEKS PRESIDENT'S INTERVENTION ON DALLEWAL'S FAST, PROTEST

Urges for end of repression of protesters marching to Delhi, release of all farmers imprisoned in Noida-Greater jail

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Rozgar Mela: PM Modi distributes 71,000 appointment letters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday distributed more than 71,000 appointment letters to newly appointed recruits through video conferencing.

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CISF rolls out new HR policy to meet new challenges

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), one of India's premier security agencies, has unveiled a revolutionary Human Resource (HR) policy aimed at preparing the force for emerging security challenges while improving work-life balance for its personnel.

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SC flags acute shortage of doctors, directs special NEET counselling

The Supreme Court has directed the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) to conduct a special round of counselling to fill vacant medical seats for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) undergraduate courses while noting the acute shortage of doctors in India.

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Dallewal's fast enters 28th day, doctors warn of dangers to his health

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal entered the 28th day of his hunger strike at Khanauri Border, with doctors warning of irreversible damage to his health.

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CISF denies lapses in Parliament scuffle between members

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Monday firmly denied any shortcomings in handling the December 19 scuffle that occurred inside Parliament near the Makar Dwar gate resulting in injuries to BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput.

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Centre notifies appointment of new Chief Justices for Himachal, Uttarakhand HCs

Justice Narendar G was appointed as a Judge of the Karnataka High Court on January 2, 2015. He was later transferred to the Andhra Pradesh High Court on October 30, 2023, where he has been serving since

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BJP MLA Shakya among 16 accused of gang-rape in Badaun

A case of alleged gang rape has been registered against BJP MLA Harish Shakya, his brother Satendra Shakya, among 16 others, in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh.

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KUMARASWAMY MINCES NO WORD IN SLAMMING KARNATAKA GOVT OVER CT RAVI CASE

Alleges lack of concern by administration about issues in North Karnataka

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Need to broaden Intelligence Bureau's concept of security and prepare for future challenges: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday stressed on the need to broaden the Intelligence Bureau's concept of security and prepare for the challenges of the future.

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DKS dismisses BJP plans to protest at Belagavi meet

Mahatma Gandhi got us independence through his resolute fight. Do we get scared at a time when we are remembering the Mahatma?

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'United for power, not ideology': Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday took a dig at the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, saying that they are together for political power and not because of ideological similarities.

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3 dead, 6 injured as truck runs over people in Pune

Three people, including two toddlers, died and six others were injured after a dumper truck ran over them while they were sleeping on the footpath in the Wagholi Chowk area of Pune City.

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'Set up NIMHANS in Kalaburagi'

Expressing a serious concern about improvement in health and education sectors in Kalaburagi, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has urged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to establish a branch of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, which is popularly known as NIMHANS, a mental health centre in Kalaburagi.

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Misunderstanding of religion leads to atrocities in world: RSS Chief Bhagwat

Addressing the Mahanubhav Ashram Shatakpurti Samaroh, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat urged different sects to work and explain their religion to its followers as misunderstanding of religion leads to atrocities in the world.

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'BRS, BJP want to take undue advantage of Allu Arjun'

Earlier today, Congress leader Anirudh Reddy criticised actor Allu Arjun for allegedly using public enthusiasm for his personal commercial interests.

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BJP moves HC over delay in CAG reports submission

The petition emphasized the need for timely fulfillment of constitutional obligations related to the presentation of CAG reports in the Assembly.

1 min

Congress demands Shah's resignation over Ambedkar remark

The Delhi unit of the Congress party has demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of insulting Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.

1 min

Delhi schools directed to identify illegal Bangladeshi students

The Delhi government Directorate of Education has directed that schools ensure strict admission procedures, and verification of students' documentation to prevent illegal Bangladeshi migrants' enrollment.

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CM ATISHI, KEJRIWAL GO DOOR TO DOOR AS DELHI POLLS LOOM

Over 2.5 lakh women registered for the 'Mahila Samman Yojana' in just a few hours.

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Cong to hold CEC meeting for Delhi today to finalise candidates

According to party sources, the Congress will be holding the meeting of the CEC on Tuesday where at least 30 to 35 more candidates will be decided.

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BJP issues 'chargesheet' against Kejriwal, vows to oust AAP

Senior BJP leader Anurag Thakur on Monday issued a \"chargesheet\" against.

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AAP accuses BJP of misusing agencies to undermine Govt

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh made a significant allegation against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government on Monday, December 23, 2024.

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HC denies bail to Puja Khedkar in UPSC case

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of former IAS officer Puja Khedkar and also ordered to vacate the interim protection granted to her.

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LG raises income limit for EWS admissions to Rs 5 lakh

The Delhi High Court, in its December 5, 2023 order, asked the Delhi government to increase the threshold limit from the existing Rs one lakh to Rs 5 lakh.

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Police trains school teachers to deal with bomb, cyber threats

With frequent hoax bomb threats triggering panic among school authorities, Delhi Police has decided to train teachers and school staff in dealing with such crises, an official said on Monday.

1 min

HC extends Kuldeep Sengar's interim bail

The court had previously granted him interim bail on December 5, 2024, for a health evaluation by the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).

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Delhi to face water crisis as ammonia levels rise

With high ammonia levels in the Yamuna river at the Wazirabad pond, the national capital is going to grapple with water shortages as the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has decided to rationalise the supply by curtailing five to 10 per cent of the water from the other plants till the situation improves.

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DRIZZLE FAILS TO IMPROVE 'SEVERE' AIR QUALITY

AQI remained in the 'severe' category- 406 for the second day.

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R-Day 2025: 15 states, UTs to showcase 'Swarnim Bharat' tableaux

The theme for showcasing tableaux at the upcoming Republic Day Parade is 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas', and 15 states and UTs have been selected for presenting them on the Kartavya Path on January 26, the defence ministry said on Monday.

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Kejriwal, Akhilesh slam GST hike on old vehicles

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Bharatiya Janata party-led Centre over the hike in GST rate on old vehicles from 12 per cent to 18 per cent, accusing the Union Government of working for the 'rich' class.

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Telecom subscription data: October sees a decline of 33 lakh subscribers

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its subscription data for October 2024, revealing a decline of 33 lakh active subscribers across the country.

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Household savings shift from bank FDs to mutual funds: Report

The savings pattern of Indian households has been undergoing a significant shift over the past three years, with funds increasingly moving from traditional bank deposits to mutual funds and life insurance, according to an SBI report.

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MARKETS SNAP FIVE-DAY LOSING TREND

Sensex surges 498.58 points to close the day at 78,540; Nifty gains over 165 points to settle at 23,753.45.

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Adani Defence acquires majority stake in Air Works India for Rs 400 cr

Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited (ADSTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, has executed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire an 85.8 per cent stake in Air Works India (Engineering) Pvt. Ltd (AWIEPL).

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OYO completes acquisition of G6 Hospitality for $525 million

OYO has completed its acquisition of Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, from Blackstone Real Estate for USD 525 million, marking a significant milestone in expanding the company's global footprint, the online hotels and hospitality services provider company said on Monday.

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CPI for Agri, Rural Labourers registers 5 points increase each in November

The All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) registered an increase of 5 points each in November, reaching levels of 1320 and 1331, respectively.

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Chhattisgarh secures Rs 15,184 cr investment proposals

Chhattisgarh government on Monday announced that the state had received investment proposals worth Rs 15,184 crore from leading industrialists for setting up industries in various industrial sectors at the Investors Connect Meet held in New Delhi.

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ISI-MSS NEXUS FUELS ARSA JIHADIST SURGE IN BANGLADESH & MYANMAR

The shifting dynamics of South Asia have increasingly drawn global attention to the covert operations orchestrated by Sino-Pakistani alliances. Of particular concern is their role in strengthening the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), an insurgent group operating in Bangladesh and Myanmar.

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ATTEMPTS ARE BEING MADE TO HOBBLE TRUMP

Never perhaps the period between the declaration of the result of the US Presidential election and the winning candidate assuming office has seen so much turmoil, as it is witnessing now.

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In the aeon of 'situationships' the urge to find that 'one true love' - A take on the present day 'relationships'

\"To love or have loved, that is enough. Ask nothing further. There is no other pearl to be found in the dark folds of life.\" Les Misérables, Victor Hugo

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GRIM REALITY OF ROAD ACCIDENTS IN INDIA

India's 2022 road accident report reveals over 4.6 lakh accidents, causing 1,68,491 deaths and 4,43,366 injuries, with National Highways accounting for 36.2% of fatalities despite being only 2% of the road network; Tamil Nadu had the most accidents, and Uttar Pradesh the highest fatalities.

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Delhi High Court denies anticipatory bail to former IAS Puja Khedkar

The Delhi High Court in the case Puja Khedkar v. State observed and has dismissed the anticipatory bail petition filed by former probationer IAS officer Puja Khedkar who is being accused of 'misrepresenting and falsifying facts' in her application for Union Public Service Commission, UPSC Civil Services Examination, 2022.

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GST Council clarification: Tax rate on caramelised popcorn will be different from namkeen; it contains added sugar

It has allegedly been recommended by the CoM that health insurance for senior citizens and term life insurance should be exempted from the purview of the GST.

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CLAT-UG 2025: DELHI HIGH COURT FINDS TWO ANSWERS 'DEMONSTRABLY WRONG', DIRECTS TO REVISE RESULTS OF PETITIONER

The court stated that since the court upheld option 'C' as the correct answer, which was also the view of the Expert Committee, benefit cannot be restricted only to the Petitioner and will extend to all candidates who have opted for option 'C'.

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Delhi High Court: Whether a word or sentence would outrage woman's modesty would depend on her background

The judge appeared before the court through video-conferencing and refused to accept the same. She also stated that the accused must face trial for their conduct.

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Allahabad High Court: No organisation can claim vested right over allotment of particular land at Maha Kumbh Mela

The court while considering the facts and circumstances of the case observed and has granted the liberty to the petitioner for filing a fresh representation and directed the authorities to pass a reasoned order and try to accommodate the petitioner closer to its choice of place. Accordingly, the court dismissed the writ petition.

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Pravindra Singh Chauhan appointed as Advocate General of Haryana

Pravindra Singh Chauhan was serving as a Senior Additional Advocate General of Haryana, succeeding Baldev Raj Mahajan, who had held the position of Haryana's Advocate General for a decade since 2014.

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ISRAEL AIRSTRIKES KILL 20 IN GAZA

Lebanon's caretaker PM begins tour of military positions

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Sri Lanka removes military personnel from security of former presidents

Military personnel engaged to provide security to former Sri Lankan presidents have been withdrawn with effect from Monday evening, the Defence Ministry sources said.

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Pak govt seeks list of demands from Imran's party as first round talks end

Pakistan's federal government has sought a charter of demands from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as the first round of talks between the two sides concluded in the National Assembly, ARY News reported.

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Afghanistan hails Saudi's decision to open embassy

Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry on Monday welcomed the reopening of Saudi Arabia's Embassy in Kabul for the first time since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.

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Slovakia signs USD 582 million deal with Israel to boost air power

Israel and Slovakia signed a 2-billion shekel (USD 582 million) agreement on Monday to boost the European country's air defence systems, in the largest defence export deal ever between the two.

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Pak PM, son seek acquittal in Ramzan Sugar Mills case

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz on Monday moved a plea to seek acquittal in the Ramzan Sugar Mills case, as per ARY News.

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Playing with fire: China warns US on Taiwan issue

Following the White House announcement of arms sales and assistance to Taiwan, China's foreign ministry said that the \"Taiwan issue\" is the core of China's interests and the \"first red line that cannot be crossed in China-US relations,\" Taiwan News reported.

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Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada, Panama Canal

\"Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale,\" he said in a statement. \"We must not lose our years-long fight for freedom.\"

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NYC police arrests suspect in subway fire death

A man has been arrested in New York in connection with the death of a woman who was set on fire on a subway train in Brooklyn.

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Ukraine claims North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia given fake docs

The Ukrainian military said that North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were given fake military documents with Russian names and birth places, CNN reported.

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Russia calls gas transit to Europe 'complicated' as Ukraine deal expires

Russia said on Monday that the situation with European countries that buy its gas through a transit deal via Ukraine is very complicated and needs more attention, after talks between President Vladimir Putin and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

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BIDEN LAUNCHES TRADE PROBE ON CHINESE CHIPS

New tariffs may target chips in cars, appliances, and telecom gear.

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Trump appoints Indian origin as AI policy advisor

Krishnan said, \"I'm honored to be able to serve our country and ensure continued American leadership in AI working closely with David Sachs.\"

1 min

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates

The move spares the lives of people convicted in killings, including the slayings of police and military officers, people on federal land and those involved in deadly bank robberies or drug deals, as well as the killings of guards or prisoners in federal facilities.

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SACHET AND PARAMPARA TANDON WELCOME THEIR FIRST CHILD

A new chapter in the life of this famous music composition duo Sachet and Parampara Tandon begins with the arrival of their first child, a boy.

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'Always together in love': Ustad Zakir Hussain's family shares first post after his death

The legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who passed away on December 15 in San Francisco at the age of 73, continues to be remembered by fans across the world for his immense contributions to Indian classical music, and Hussain's family shared an emotional post in his memory.

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'DIE HARD 2', 'A SOLDIER'S STORY' ACTOR ART EVANS DIES AT 82

Art Evans, the actor best known for his role as Leslie Barnes in 'Die Hard 2,' died at the age of 82.

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'LUCKIEST GUY IN THE WORLD': TOM GREEN ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT WITH AMANDA

Comedian Tom Green, 53, is starting a new chapter in his life—he's engaged!

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KUMAR VISHWAS CRITICIZED FOR REMARKS ON SONAKSHI SINHA

Similarly, netizens expressed their anger over Vishwas's statements. Many accused him of meddling in Sonakshi's personal life. Others described his comments as outdated and patriarchal.

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AP Dhillon performs with Karan Aujla in Mumbai amid feud with Diljit Dosanjh

After making fans go gaga on December 21 during his Mumbai concert, Punjabi singer Karan Aujla took the city by storm yet again when he surprised fans by inviting fellow Punjabi singer AP Dhillon on stage during his concert on Sunday.

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JAIDEEP AHLAWAT-STARRER 'PAATAL LOK' SEASON 2 TO STREAM ON JANUARY 17

The second season of the much-awaited crime drama 'Paatal Lok', starring Jaideep Ahlawat and Gul Panag, has revealed its release date.

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KUMAR VISHWAS CRITICIZED FOR REMARKS ON SONAKSHI SINHA

Similarly, netizens expressed their anger over Vishwas's statements. Many accused him of meddling in Sonakshi's personal life. Others described his comments as outdated and patriarchal.

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NUTRACEUTICALS FOR EYE HEALTH: FUNCTIONAL FOODS AS A VISION PROTECTOR

Eye health is intrinsically linked to oxidative stress, a process driven by reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can damage vital ocular structures, leading to conditions like dry eye disease (DED), cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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Lifestyle and Fatty Liver: A ticking health bomb

Our liver is an essential organ that tirelessly works to regulate metabolism and support our general health.

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Is that wound not healing? You might be suffering from Gangrene

Wounds that fail to heal despite proper care can be concerning. In some cases, this may signal a serious medical condition called gangrene.

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THE FUTURE OF CARDIAC HEALTH: HOW ADVANCED THERAPIES EVOLVE THE HEALTHCARE ECOSYSTEM

Heart failure continues to be a primary cause of death globally, affecting over 64 million individuals. In India, 1.3 to 4.6 million patients have heart failure annually, with the estimated annual number of new cases ranging from 491,600 to 1.8 million.

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The world is a bridge

Let's understand why Jesus and many sages call this world a bridge, an inn or a rest house. In our desire to hoard, get entangled in all sorts of attachments and build edifices, we forget that the world is a transit point, and we are mere passersby.

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RUDRAKSHA BEADS & THEIR CONNECTION WITH NUMBERS AND PLANETS

Rudraksha holds immense cultural and spiritual significance in various spiritual traditions.

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The invisible enemy

There are enemies who attack physically and mentally. Still there are other enemies who exist within.

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Allan Donald highlights exciting young

As the anticipation for SA20 season 3 builds, SA20 Ambassador and legendary former South African cricketer Allan Donald has shared his enthusiasm for several young fast bowlers set to make their mark.

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Aussie uncapped all-rounder Webster opens up on skillset

Ahead of the fourth India-Australia Test, uncapped Australian all-rounder Beau Webster said that he has the skills with both bat and ball that can be transferred across red-ball and white-ball formats and opened up on his strengths as an all-rounder.

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CHAMPIONS TROPHY: SUSPENSE OVER, TRADITIONAL RIVALS TO CLASH IN UAE

The Indian team will be playing their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), hosts of the tournament, picking UAE as the neutral venue for the competition.

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Team India negotiate with practice pitches ahead of the Melbourne Test

As Team India navigates through a long, five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, it faced another challenge ahead of the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as players negotiated with the practice pitches allotted to them.

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Vinod Kambli's health deteriorates, admitted in hospital

Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli has been admitted to hospital after his health deteriorated.

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Kho Kho World Cup to feature 21 men's and 20 women's teams after increased participation

A total of 21 men's teams and 20 women's outfits will compete in next month's Kho Kho World Cup with the sport's governing body increasing the number of participating teams due to an overwhelming interest.

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Pujara lauds Mitchell Starc, calls him the 'best bowler' for Australia

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara showered praise on seamer Mitchell Starc and said that the 34-year-old has been the \"best bowler\" for Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series, reported Star Sports.

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Manu Bhaker's name missing from Khel Ratna nominees

Amid reports that double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker has been shockingly ignored for this year's Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, a top sports ministry source has asserted that the names are yet to be finalised and she is likely to be there when the list is unveiled in a week's time.

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