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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday apologised to Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani for the September 9 Israeli strike, according to the Times of Israel report. The call, held from the White House where Netanyahu is hosted by US President...
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday apologised to Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani for the September 9 Israeli strike, according to the Times of Israel report. The call, held from the White House where Netanyahu is hosted by US President...
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The High Commission of India has strongly condemned the vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi's statue at Tavistock Square in London on Monday, just days before the annual Gandhi Jayanti celebrations are scheduled to be held at the site on October 2. The plinth of the iconic statue, which depicts the...
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A 30-year-old postgraduate student of a medical college in Loni in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar district allegedly committed suicide, triggering a social media furore among junior doctors who alleged humiliation and harassment by the head of the institution's paediatrics department. Dr...
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Three minors have been apprehended in connection with a theft at the residence of international boxer Mary Kom in Faridabad, the police said on Monday. The minors allegedly broke into the house on Wednesday while the boxer was in Meghalaya to attend a marathon event. They decamped with...
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A Class 2 student was hung upside down from a window and beaten up at a private school here allegedly by a bus driver at the behest of the school principal, police said on Monday. The two were nabbed after a video of the incident made rounds on social media. According to the police, the...
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Adani Group chief Gautam Adani meets family members of Zubeen Garg./Image courtesy Jeet Adani/X
Gautam Adani, the chairman of the Adani Group, paid tribute to Zubeen Garg after the singer's demise in Singapore on September 19.Taking to his X handle, Gautam Adani expressed his sorrow for the passing of the singer. He called the singer legend and the heartbeat of northeast for his singing...
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday departed for Washington along with his delegation to meet US President Donald Trump.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his delegation have departed for Washington. The Prime Minister will meet with President Trump at the White House at 11:00 (EDT)....
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The Assam police sent back 26 alleged Bangladeshi infiltrators to the neighbouring country from the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. The power of the divine Shakti destroys all evils - this time it is illegal infiltrators. With the blessings of Maa Durga, 26 illegal...
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Security personnel stand guard as the road wears a deserted look in Leh/ANI Photo
The Centre on Monday said it is always open to talks on Ladakh matters with the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance at any time and expressed confidence that continuous dialogue would yield the desired results in the near future. The statement by the Union home ministry came...
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A 19-year-old newlywed woman collapsed and died while dancing with her husband at a 'garba' event in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district, police said on Monday.The incident occurred at Sant Singaji temple in Bikan village, around 55 km from the district headquarters, on Sunday night, they...
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The Tamil Nadu police arrested three political functionaries including TVK for allegedly propagating rumours and misinformation on social media regarding the recent fatal stampede at a political rally in Karur. The individuals were apprehended as part of a wider police crackdown on...
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Rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled for the day lower by 7 paise at its all-time closing low of 88.79 (provisional) against US dollar on Monday, on persistent foreign capital outflows and rise in risk-off sentiments. Forex traders said rupee is hovering near its all-time low...
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The police on Monday said its cybercrime wing arrested five persons and dismantled a major racket involved in the illegal distribution of copyrighted films, including recent Telugu releases. The prime accused, Ashwani Kumar (21) of Patna, was identified as the kingpin behind the leakage of...
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that warfare is now measured in hours and seconds, not months, with satellites, drones and sensors redefining the nature of conflict, as he urged the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to develop a futuristic roadmap that anticipates new challenges, integrates...
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United States President Donald Trump on Monday announced a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States, claiming that America's film industry had been stolen by overseas players. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, Our movie-making business has been stolen from the...
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Canada on Monday listed the Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist entity. Specific communities have been targeted for terror, violence and intimidation by the Bishnoi Gang. Listing this group of criminal terrorists gives us more powerful and effective tools to confront and put a stop to their crimes,...
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After a wait of 45 years, the Delhi BJP got its permanent address on DDU Marg on Monday with the unveiling of a five-storeyed, state-of-the-art building with a touch of south Indian architecture.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the building at a function attended by Bharatiya Janata Party...
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Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday refused to be pulled into a controversy over allegations against him with regard to ethanol blending, saying it is work of a powerful import lobby upset by his decisions. Speaking at a programme in Nagpur, the minister...
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Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his Operation Sindoor post on X, the Congress on Monday said it is not right to compare a cricket match to a battlefield but when the prime minister has made that comparison, he needs to learn from the Indian cricket team that when one is close to...
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England all-rounder Chris Woakes on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket following his omission from the Ashes squad last week. In his 15-year career as an England cricketer, Woakes, a pace-bowling all-rounder, played 62 Tests scoring 2034 runs and taking 192...
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Global rating Moody's on Monday affirmed India's long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings and the local-currency senior unsecured rating at 'Baa3' with a 'stable' outlook on the back of robust economic growth and sound external position. The rating agency also affirmed India's...
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A total of 104 persons have died in monsoon-related incidents since June 1 in Maharashtra's Marathwada region, officials said on Monday. Excess rainfall has impacted 3050 villages in the region, which comprises Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Parbhani, Nanded, Dharashiv, Hingoli, Latur and...
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The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday took a swipe at the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi, saying the opposition party seems to have gone into a comatose state after India's stunning victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final. The Congress leaders seem to be more pained by...
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The Delhi high court has restrained Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd from publishing or selling its red-and-black coat-pocket edition of the Constitution of India, after finding it prima facie similar to the same book published by Eastern Book Company. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora...
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Pakistan players had a lot to say to Tilak Varma when he walked to the crease during the Asia Cup final which fired up the Indian batter to play one of the most defining innings of his career thus far. Having lost early wickets, India were in a precarious situation when Tilak came out to...
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Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda has formed a delegation of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs to visit Karur in Tamil Nadu to probe the circumstances leading to a stampede that has left 41 people dead and submit a report.The BJP generally sends its own leaders to the sites of...
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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday reiterated his government's solidarity with the people of Palestine and called for an end to the alleged genocide in Gaza.Vijayan conveyed the support during a meeting with Abdullah Abu Shawesh, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to India, at the...
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Actor-politician Vijay, heading the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, remained inside his campaign vehicle at Velusamypuram, the venue, for an extended period, leading to overcrowding and restlessness among the crowd that had gathered to attend his rally on September 27, according to an FIR into the...
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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed making acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) mandatory for all electric cars, buses and trucks with effect October 1, 2027, keeping road safety in mind. The ministry in a draft notification said that all new models of electric...
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China on Monday expressed 'deep condolences' and sympathies to the families of those killed in a stampede at actor-politician Vijay-led rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur town.Forty-one people were killed and dozens injured in the stampede on Saturday.We express our deep condolences for the victims, and...
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Social media platform X will appeal against Karnataka high court's verdict dismissing its petition challenging the authority of government officials to issue content takedown orders under the Information Technology Act.Elon Musk-owned X through its official handle said orders issued by police...
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday warned against spreading rumours in the social media on the distressing stampede incident in Karur. The deaths of 41 persons in the tragic incident on September 27 was very sorrowful and the victims of the incident should not be viewed as those...
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The West Bengal government has initiated emergency measures in the wake of forecasts of heavy rainfall from October 1, a senior official said.Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has also issued instructions to officials in this regard, he said.Taking note of the situation, we have initiated...
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The Delhi high court has ruled that a government circular issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, regulating hospital charges, cannot be construed as limiting the contractual obligations of insurance companies towards their policyholders.Justice Sachin Datta made the observation while directing...
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The full schedule for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup India 2025 has been unveiled, with the hosts set to kick off their campaign on September 30 against Sri Lanka.The tournament, which runs from September 30 to November 2, features eight teams battling it out for the coveted trophy, with the...
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay on Monday held a video conference with senior leaders from his Pattinapakkam penthouse to discuss the next steps following the Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives.Meanwhile, posters depicting him with bloodstained hands, have appeared in...
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Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) were net sellers of Indian equities to the tune of Rs 9,761 crore in the first fortnight of September, with consumer services and power stocks bearing the brunt of outflows.Data from Prime Infobase shows FPIs withdrew Rs 3,246 crore from consumer services. This...
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With a surge in demand for small-ticket loans from customers who are new to credit, the Reserve Bank of India is considering allowing lenders to use 'device-locking technology' (DLT), by which they can lock the borrowers smartphone in the case of a default. For such customers, who are mostly...
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Pakistan has warned the Taliban that failure of ongoing border security talks will be answered with force, stressing terrorism threatens stability, investment, and regional peace, Khaama Press reported.Pakistan's State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry has warned that if negotiations with the...
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Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday reached the site of the September 27 stampede in Karur in Tamil Nadu in which 41 people lost their lives.The Union minister then visited the Government Medical College Hospital in Karur.Earlier today, she arrived at the Coimbatore International Airport...
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Delhi Police on Monday questioned Chaitanyananda Saraswati in connection with allegations of sexual harassment of female students at Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management.Early this morning, the police took him to the institute and questioned him in the room where he allegedly called...
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The alleged mastermind of a religious conversion racket accused of luring people from the Scheduled Castes into adopting Christianity through inducements and claims of 'miraculous healing' has been arrested, officials said on Monday.DCP (South) Nipun Agarwal said the accused, identified as...
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Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Monday after registering a sharp fall last week, amid value-buying at lower levels and a firm trend in global markets.The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 255.46 points to 80,681.92 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went...
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The United States Department of Labour on Sunday (local time) said that companies must end H1-B 'abuse'.The Labour Department also called on US companies to hire American workers.'End H-1B abuse. Hire American,' the Department of Labour said in a post on X.'We're fighting for the American Dream,'...
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A tragic scene unfolded Sunday in Grand Blanc, Michigan, when a 40-year-old man drove his car into a church building, opened fire on worshippers, and set the building on fire, leaving at least two people dead and several others wounded, CNN reported.The attack happened at The Church of Jesus...
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A 17-year-old girl has been allegedly shot dead by her father and minor brother in Shamli district of Uttar Pradesh in a suspected case of honour killing, police said on Monday.The incident took place in Ambehta village under Kandhla police station limits on Sunday evening, Superintendent of...
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The Madras high court on Sunday heard a petition seeking to restrain actor-politician C Joseph Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), from conducting any public gatherings, rallies, or gatherings until the completion of the official inquiry into the Karur stampede tragedy.Justice N...
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