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BJP MLA Accuses Cops, Cong for Egging at Event

The police dept is acting like a puppet... It is evident that the Congress is trying to kill me MUNIRATHNA, BJP MLA

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December 27, 2024
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Bapsi captured human foibles, spirit

I lost my mother, Vimla, a week ago to the day, and the news of Pakistani author Bapsi Sidhwa's death has come as an added devastation.

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December 27, 2024
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3 K'taka Soldiers Who Died in Poonch Cremated

The three soldiers of the Indian Army, who were among five who died in an accident in Poonch of Jammu and Kashmir, were laid to rest with full military honours at their respective hometowns on Thursday.

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December 27, 2024
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Russian strike? Plane crash mystery deepens

Russian air defences downed an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people, four sources with knowledge of the preliminary findings of Azerbaijan's investigation into the disaster told Reuters on Thursday.

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December 27, 2024
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Rise in voters, fall in turnout: EC data

An increase in number of voters despite a marginal dip in turnout compared to the previous election; an increase in women candidates but a fall in women MPs; and a near-perfect match between the top five parties by parliamentary constituencies and those by the underlying assembly constituencies.

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December 27, 2024
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Sonu Nigam: Rafi Sahab, Thank You For Being By My Side

Rafi sahab is my musical father and guru. My papa introduced me to his music. Main aaj jo bhi hoon, Rafi sahab ki wajah se hoon. I can't thank God and Rafi sahab enough for being by my side,\" said an emotional Sonu Nigam, as he took the stage for Sau Saal Pehle.

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December 26, 2024
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I cherish my London trip with Shyam sir

Actor Boman Irani feels that some of his life's fondest memories have been with filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who died on Monday at the age of 90.

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December 26, 2024
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Varun Dhawan carries this headless chicken of an action-thriller

If you think about it, all action films follow the same template – a wronged man/righteous cop gets into a tussle with someone powerful. His entire world is turned upside down, and he seeks revenge.

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December 26, 2024
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'Shifting to India Shows My Commitment to Hindi Movies'

Banita Sandhu opens up about her move to India, facing discrimination in the West and scrutiny over her rumoured relationship with singer AP Dhillon

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December 26, 2024
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Ring in the Future

Smart rings are revolutionising health tracking by monitoring fitness, sleep, and more — but are they truly worth the hype?

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December 26, 2024
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B.I on maiden visit to India: Want to embrace different cultures through my performance

Kim Hanbin, known by his stage name B.I, captivated the audience with an electrifying performance at the recently concluded KTown festival in Mumbai.

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December 26, 2024
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Harmanpreet best drag-flicker in the world: Peillat

Gonzalo Peillat's heart was beating faster during the HIL auction than it does when taking a drag-flick.

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December 26, 2024
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Rudrankksh gears up with fresh goals, new equipment

After missing out on the Olympics, the youngster has shed over 10kgs and added the 50m 3P event to his schedule

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December 26, 2024
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The relentless march of the Slot machine

After losing the 2011 Champions League final 1-3 to Barcelona, Alex Ferguson had said: \"Nobody's given us a hiding like that.\" Ange Postecoglu didn't walk the route of the former Manchester United manager following Sunday's goalfest, choosing instead to highlight Tottenham Hotspur's injury problems, but there could be no doubt that Liverpool absolutely cleaned out their opponents at White Hart Lane.

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December 26, 2024
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Delhi girl Pratika makes an impactful first impression as India all-rounder

Spin-bowling all-rounder Pratika Rawal has stepped into the spotlight while vying for an opening spot previously held by the explosive Shafali Verma.

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December 26, 2024
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Can India conjure magic at MCG?

Four of their 10 wins in Australia have come in Melbourne, but the India batters will be tested in the Boxing Day Test

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December 26, 2024
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Play like a kid in the backyard, Cummins advises Sam Konstas

Australia desperately need a batsman to counter Jasprit Bumrah, India's pace spearhead who has been destroying their batting line-up in the series, and the hosts haven't managed to get back at him.

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December 26, 2024
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EPFO Adds 7.5 Lakh New Members in Oct

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported a net addition of 1.34 million members in October.

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December 26, 2024
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Ola Opens 3,200 New Stores in Bid to Win Buyer Trust

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. announced opening of 3,200 new stores in a single day, as India's biggest e-scooter maker seeks to expand its local footprint and address customer frustration related to shortcomings in service.

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December 26, 2024
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AI-driven attacks push cos to boost cybersecurity

With generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI transforming business operations, it is also contributing to escalating cyber threats.

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December 26, 2024
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Weaver Taps Premji, Paragon for ₹1k cr

Weaver Services Pvt. Ltd, an affordable housing finance company founded by former employees of HDFC Ltd, is in talks to raise about ₹1,000 crore from Premji Invest and Paragon Partners, three people familiar with the matter said.

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December 26, 2024
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GST on used vehicles to vary by selling enterprise's nature of biz

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) on used vehicles will depend on the selling enterprise's nature of business, officials and experts clarified.

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December 26, 2024
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Lenders Raise AI Game With In-House, External Talent

Artificial intelligence (AI) that tiptoed into banking channels with chatbots is about to make bigger strides, as India's leading banks and non-bank financiers look to embrace the technology to improve customer service, cybersecurity and asset quality.

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December 26, 2024
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India maps industrial park route to turn factory giant

Plan for mega parks providing designated space to companies follows China model

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December 26, 2024
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21 Dead in Violence Over Post-Poll Court Ruling

Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country's highest court confirmed ruling Frelimo party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed October 9 elections killed at least 21 people, including two police officers, authorities said, on Tuesday.

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December 26, 2024
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Pakistan airstrikes killed at least 46 in Afghanistan

Pakistan's airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly women and children, a Taliban government official said, on Wednesday, raising fears of further straining the relations between the two neighbors.

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December 26, 2024
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Truce deal delay: Hamas, Israel blame each other

Hamas and Israel traded accusations, on Wednesday, over delays in finalizing a ceasefire and hostage release agreement for Gaza, despite continued efforts by mediators to broker a deal in the latest round of negotiations.

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December 26, 2024
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China and Japan Agree to Talks on Contentious Issues

China and Japan agreed on Wednesday to set up talks on often contentious security issues as they seek to improve a relationship driven in recent years by a range of issues, from territorial disputes to the discharge of water from Japan's tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant.

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December 26, 2024
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Strict rules enforced for Facebook, TikTok

New Vietnamese internet rules requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities came into force, on Wednesday, in what critics say is the latest attack on freedom of expression.

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December 26, 2024
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Setting out the Budget agenda

The most important challenge before the Union Budget will be the slowing growth momentum in the economy

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December 26, 2024