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US denies BJP allegations of backing attempts to destabilise India

The US embassy in India on Saturday rejected the BJP's allegations that organisations funded by the US State Department and elements in the so-called American \"deep state\" were behind attempts to destabilise India.

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December 08, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah joins rank of elite Indian pacers with clinical outing in second Test
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Jasprit Bumrah joins rank of elite Indian pacers with clinical outing in second Test

India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah continues to touch new heights.

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December 07, 2024
Manjrekar slams Virat Kohli dismissal in pink ball clash
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Manjrekar slams Virat Kohli dismissal in pink ball clash

The extended run of poor form by star batter Virat Kohli has elicited disappointment and concern among former cricketers even as Team India produced yet another poor batting performance on the opening day of the ongoing Adelaide Test against Australia.

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December 07, 2024
BGT: Mitchell Starc underlines Aussie dominance with career best figures
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BGT: Mitchell Starc underlines Aussie dominance with career best figures

Mitchell Starc yet again underlined why he is considered to be one of the best pacers of the current generation with a sizzling display of fast bowling on the opening day of the Adelaide Test against India.

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December 07, 2024
Adelaide Test: Starc, batters sizzle as hosts dominate Day 1
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Adelaide Test: Starc, batters sizzle as hosts dominate Day 1

Aussie pace spearhead claims six-wicket haul to push Team India onto the backfoot

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December 07, 2024
'Used to walk 10 km to watch HIL matches': Amir Ali living childhood dream
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'Used to walk 10 km to watch HIL matches': Amir Ali living childhood dream

Amir Ali, the 20-year-old captain of the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team, is set to make his mark in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25. Bagged by Team Gonasika for a remarkable Rs 34 lakh at the HIL auction, Amir's rise from humble beginnings to the top of Indian hockey is nothing short of inspirational, said a release from Hockey India.

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December 07, 2024
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Three Indians to compete at World Weightlifting C'ships

A three-member Indian team, all women, will be competing in the World Weightlifting Championship in Manama, Bahrain.

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December 07, 2024
Premier League: Fulham ride Iwobi brace to beat Brighton
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Premier League: Fulham ride Iwobi brace to beat Brighton

With finishes from Alex Iwobi either side of an own goal from Matt O'Riley, Fulham has secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Craven Cottage.

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December 07, 2024
FIFA Club World Cup: Real Madrid drawn with Al Hilal, Man City to face Juventus
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FIFA Club World Cup: Real Madrid drawn with Al Hilal, Man City to face Juventus

European champions Real Madrid CF will play Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, Premier League champions Manchester City have been drawn in Group G and will face Moroccan side Wydad, Al Ain from UAE and Italian giants Juventus in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 after the draw for the new 32-team tournament in the USA was made.

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December 07, 2024
Chennaiyin FC, East Bengal aim to revive stalled campaigns
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Chennaiyin FC, East Bengal aim to revive stalled campaigns

Both Chennaiyin FC and East Bengal will be eager for some much-needed momentum to their stuttering campaigns when they square off in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.

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December 07, 2024
Balmiki Pratibha takes the final bow with its 100th act
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Balmiki Pratibha takes the final bow with its 100th act

On Sunday, 17 November, Rabindra Sadan, Kolkata, witnessed the 100th and final staging of Balmiki Pratibha, Rabindranath Tagore's timeless tale of redemption.

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December 07, 2024
Red Sea Film Festival begins on a note of glamour
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Red Sea Film Festival begins on a note of glamour

Over the years that I have been covering movie festivals across the globe, I have begun to realise that for an event of this kind to make a mark in the media and among the guests it must have a healthy cocktail of glamour and content.

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December 07, 2024
Miles with the Subconscious: A unique blend of complexities within the ordinary
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Miles with the Subconscious: A unique blend of complexities within the ordinary

The 8th solo exhibition of Sujata Kar Saha marks a turning point in her career. The exhibition titled \"Miles with the Subconscious\" sees a significant shift from her work on abstract landscapes to deeply introspective works on issues like womanhood, aspirations and the intricate web of human relationships within the conservative fabric of society.

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December 07, 2024
Of spooks, possession and reincarnation
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Of spooks, possession and reincarnation

Scripting story ideas for films abound in the cauldron of multiple varieties with no dearth of concepts of spirit possession, spooks and reincarnation surfacing in the filmmaker's mind to turn the hair of his captive audience and bewilder them.

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December 07, 2024
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Beef ban in Assam evokes accolades & debate across party lines

The Assam BJP has lauded the state government's decision to ban public beef consumption, hailing it as a crucial step toward preserving cultural and religious harmony.

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December 07, 2024
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EC uneasy as Gandhi, Pawar, SC lawyer eye Maha ballot villages chanting EVM 'Rig Veda'

Top INDIA opposition bloc leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar and others plan to meet EVM-sceptic villagers of Markadwadi village in Malshiras taluka of Maharashtra, who were prevented by the police from holding a mock repoll using ballot papers and ballot box, sources said here on Friday.

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December 07, 2024
Mahayuti parties in tug-of-war over ministry pie
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Mahayuti parties in tug-of-war over ministry pie

Victorious Mahayuti allies comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are now engaged in hectic and intense negotiations over distribution of ministerial portfolios for the cabinet expansion which is expected to happen sometime next week.

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December 07, 2024
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Dropped minister Sanjay Kishan to work for his constituency: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday that Sanjay Kishan, the minister dropped from his cabinet, will continue to work for his constituency.

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December 07, 2024
Manipur extends Internet suspension in nine districts
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Manipur extends Internet suspension in nine districts

This move comes as part of efforts to maintain public safety amidst the crisis that has gripped the state

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December 07, 2024
INDIA bloc parties from Manipur urge PM Modi to visit strife-torn state
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INDIA bloc parties from Manipur urge PM Modi to visit strife-torn state

As many as 10 political parties, including Congress, from Manipur on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the strife-torn state.

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December 07, 2024
More than 3 lakh homes worth ₹ 5.1 lakh crore to be sold by 2024-end
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More than 3 lakh homes worth ₹ 5.1 lakh crore to be sold by 2024-end

More than 3 lakh homes worth Rs 510,000 crore across 485 million square feet are expected to be sold by the end of this year, according to a new report.

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December 07, 2024
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Sitharaman holds meeting with economists as part of pre-Budget consultations

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a pre-Budget meeting with leading economists to gather their inputs and suggestions for the upcoming Budget for 2025-26.

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December 07, 2024
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Recognised startups create over 16.6 lakh direct jobs: Centre

Recognised startups in India have created over 16.6 lakh direct jobs across more than 55 varied industries, the Parliament was informed on Friday.

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December 07, 2024
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7 in 10 Indian employees willing to apply new job skills for future demands

Seven in 10 Indians in the current workforce are willing to apply new job skills in real-world settings, underscoring the need for organizations to bridge the gap between current readiness and future demands, a report showed on Friday.

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December 07, 2024
Demand for affordable small vehicles to witness recovery in 2025: Nomura
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Demand for affordable small vehicles to witness recovery in 2025: Nomura

Global financial services firm Nomura said the demand for the affordable small vehicles in India is expected to witness a recovery in 2025.

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December 07, 2024
JP Morgan says it does not see 'any signs of stress' across Adani businesses
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JP Morgan says it does not see 'any signs of stress' across Adani businesses

Amid the ongoing crisis post the US SEC allegations on the Adani Group, JP Morgan said it does not see \"any signs of stress\" across the key listed businesses of Adani.

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December 07, 2024
Indices end with marginal losses after RBI's move on repo rate
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Indices end with marginal losses after RBI's move on repo rate

Among the sectors, Nifty Metal led the gains with a rise of 1.23 per cent

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December 07, 2024
RBI allows Small Finance Banks to give Credit on UPI
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RBI allows Small Finance Banks to give Credit on UPI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday decided to expand the scope of pre-sanctioned credit lines on UPI to the Small Finance Banks (SFBs).

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December 07, 2024
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Congo government says it's 'on alert' over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens

Public health officials in Africa urged caution Thursday as Congo's health minister said the government was on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people.

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December 07, 2024
NASA's stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space; just 2 more to go
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NASA's stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space; just 2 more to go

Known across the globe as the stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore (photo right) and Suni Williams (photo left) hit the six-month mark in space Thursday with two more to go.

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December 07, 2024