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In a shocking incident, a 45-year-old man, who came for treatment at the Government General Hospital in Mahabubabad District, was presumed dead and shifted to a mortuary.He was later found alive and health authorities on Thursday said they were inquiring into the incident.The man said he came for...
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The Karnataka high court on Thursday ordered an interim stay on the the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into allegations of 'multiple murders, rapes and burials' in the temple town of Dharmasthala, until November 12. Justice Mohammad Nawaz passed the interim order on a petition filed...
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In less than 24 hours of a stern warning from the Election Commission of India, all 143 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have joined duty across West Bengal on Thursday, a senior official said.The district administrations informed the office of the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) that all the...
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Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announces that the examinations of both Class X and XII in 2026 will commence from 17.02.2026.In 2026, CBSE will conduct two Board examinations for Class X as per the recommendations made in NEP-2020.More details awaited.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday refuted his United States counterpart Donald Trump's claims at their summit meeting in Busan that China was not involved in establishing peace between Cambodia and Thailand.At the much-publicised summit, Xi said that he appreciated Trump's 'great...
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The rupee depreciated 47 paise to close at 88.69 against the American currency on Thursday on a strong US dollar, weak domestic markets, and a hawkish US Fed.Forex traders said the US Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by 25 bps in its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.However, Fed...
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Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday said that he believed Netaji Subash Chandra Bose did not die in that plane crash even though he has no evidence to prove it.Although I have no evidence, I believe Bose did not die in that plane crash only because freedom fighter Pasumpon Muthuramalinga...
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India on Thursday said its crude oil purchases are based on securing energy security from 'diverse' sources at affordable prices and it is studying the implications of the latest United States sanctions on Russian oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft.The remarks by External Affairs Ministry...
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The Maharashtra government has directed all the schools in the state to sing the complete version of national song 'Vande Mataram' from October 31 to November 7.The School Education Department issued a circular to this effect on October 27.The move was, however, opposed by Samajwadi Party (SP)...
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A Jan Suraaj Party supporter was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Patna's Mokama area on Thursday, police said.Dular Chand Yadav died while he was campaigning for Jan Suraaj Party's candidate Piyush Priyadarshi, they said.Police received information that a supporter of a candidate...
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The State Election Commission (SEC) in Maharashtra has revised expenditure limit for candidates for the upcoming local body polls, the revision coming after a gap of eight years, officials said on Thursday. It will be Rs 15 lakh per candidate for the state's three A Class municipal bodies,...
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Just In: Justice Surya Kant appointed next Chief Justice of India; oath on Nov 24: Law ministry. Details soon.
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The district court in Shimla on Thursday upheld the municipal commissioner court's decision to demolish the entire structure of Sanjauli mosque, rejecting a plea by the Himachal Pradesh Waqf Board and the Sanjauli Mosque Committee. A court order to demolish three floors of the mosque was...
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Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Thursday launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of remaining silent after US President Donald Trump repeatedly claimed credit for brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor.Speaking to ANI,...
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Equity markets fell sharply on Thursday, with the Sensex tumbling 592.67 points and the Nifty declining to 25,877.85 level, as fresh foreign fund outflows and no clarity on the future course of rate action by the US Federal Reserve dampened investors' sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex...
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday asserted that Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, a former state BJP president, would be made big man by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the assembly polls. Shah, who is a former national president of the party, made the remark at a rally in...
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At least 17 children were rescued in Mumbai after a man held them hostage in the Powai neighbourhood. The suspect, who identified himself as Rohit Arya in a video message released before the incident, was arrested at the scene, reports NDTV.Police said they mounted a rapid response after the...
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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comparing him to former PM Indira Gandhi, citing the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.Addressing a public gathering in Bihar's Nalanda, Rahul said that during the 1971 war, Indira Gandhi did not fear or bow before the...
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In a shocking incident in Gorakhpur city, a man killed his sister, broke her limbs and disposed of her body nearly 70 km away in Kushinagar district over a money dispute, police said on Thursday. The body was recovered late on Wednesday night following the accused's confession, they said....
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Nearly 2,000 people were shifted to shelter homes in Warangal and Hanamakonda districts following heavy rains that lashed different parts of Telangana on October 29 due to the impact of severe cyclonic storm 'Montha', officials said on Thursday.The downpour inundated several localities and led...
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On the surface, the town of Jamtara appeared no different from neighbouring districts. But, if you knew where to look, there were startling differences. In the middle of spartan villages were houses of imposing size and unusual opulence. Millions of Indians knew why this was. They knew, to their...
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the INDIA bloc will be wiped out in Bihar polls as people will take revenge for Congress workers allegedly insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother and Rahul Gandhi deriding the PM and 'Chhathi Maiyya'. Addressing back-to-back rallies in...
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Oranges provide around 55 mg calcium. This essential mineral plays a key role in strengthening your skeleton and supporting overall bone wellness, according to WebMD. Squeeze it out
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Many of India's ancient forts, once the strongholds of mighty kings and seats of empires, have been transformed into magnificent luxurious hotels. Steeped in centuries of royal history, they offer guests a chance to relive the grandeur of a bygone era. Ride the time capsule here.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp attack at the Mahagathbandhan, stating that the alliance has not released its manifesto but ratelist. The PM emphasised that the real motive behind every announcement is extortion, ransom, looting and plundering, and...
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated claims that India had significantly reduced its purchases of Russian oil, noting that New Delhi had been very good on the issue amid his broader push to economically isolate Moscow through energy sanctions. Speaking on the broader energy issue...
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A case has been registered against a man for allegedly pouring hot fish curry on his wife's face following a dispute over performing black magic in Kollam district, police said on Thursday. The victim Rejila Gafoor (36) of Vaikkal near Chadayamangalam, has been admitted to the hospital,...
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Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council, and a writer, clearly has a sense of humour: Sanyal shares this on X:My idea of hell: Breakfast: Poha Day spent watching test match destined for a draw Lunch: Cucumber...
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that China has committed to immediately purchase large and tremendous amounts of soybeans and other US farm products as part of a deal between the two nations following his much-anticipated meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the...
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Human-caused PM2.5 pollution was responsible for more than 17 lakh deaths in India in 2022 -- up by 38 per cent since 2010 -- with use of fossil fuels contributing to 44 per cent of the deaths, according to a global report published by The Lancet journal. Use of petrol for road transport...
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Muzaffarpur, Bihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, Where there is RJD-Congress, which spread bitterness, harmony in society becomes difficult. Where there is the misrule of RJD and Congress, there is no trace of development. Where there is corruption, there social justice is not achieved....
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Andhra Pradesh Police suspect the involvement of third vehicle in the recent bus fire accident that claimed the lives of 19 passengers. In the wee hours of October 24, the Bengaluru bound sleeper bus ran over a bike, which had already met with an accident at Chinna Tekuru village in Kurnool...
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that the long-standing dispute over China's rare earth exports has been settled, marking a key breakthrough in easing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One following his meeting with Chinese...
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Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Amit Shah will release the ruling NDA's manifesto today in Patna.The manifesto is likely to focus women and youth and highlight the development works of chief minister Nitish Kumar in the last 20 years.According to BJP sources, top leaders of allies including...
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US Vice President JD Vance has yet again defended President Donald Trump's reforms to the H-1B visa programme, arguing that the current system is being misused to undercut American workers' wages by importing talent at discounted rates.Speaking at the Turning Point USA Event in Mississippi on...
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday as fresh foreign fund outflows and no clarity on the future course of rate action by the US Federal Reserve dampened investors' sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 297.96 points to 84,699.17 in early trade. The...
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday hinted at the possibility of a trade deal between the United States and China during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, ahead of the 2025 APEC Summit, reports ANI.When a reporter asked, Mr President, do you plan to sign a...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and BJP president J P Nadda will hold several public rallies in poll-bound Bihar on Thursday.Modi will address two public rallies in Muzaffarpur and Saran districts.The PM kicked off the NDA campaign for the...
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Ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump said he has instructed the Department of Defense to immediately resume testing nuclear weapons on an equal basis with other nuclear powers.In a post on on Truth Social, Trump said, The United States has more Nuclear...
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To maintain transparency and clarify doubts among people regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, the Election Commission (EC) has launched voter helpline 1950, an official said.Citizens have been informed that they can now use the helpline, along with...
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United States President Donald Trump met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in South Korea on Thursday amid the strained ties between two nations over trade and tariffs.It's a great honor... I think we're going to have a fantastic relationship for a long period of time - and it's an honor to have...
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The Dhantoli police here have registered cases against 40 prisoners lodged at the Nagpur Central Jail for allegedly trying to get parole using fake medical certificates. A complaint in this regard was filed by prison guard Mayur Rajeshwar Nagpure. The prisoners included those serving life...
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At least six soldiers, including a Captain, were killed in an IED blast targeting a convoy of the security forces in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's media wing, said. The convoy came under attack in...
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The district disaster management bodies for Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban districts on Wednesday asked the authorities overseeing Monorail and Metro operations to submit their emergency management plans. As per a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) release, District Disaster Management...
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