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Ratan Tata gets state funeral as India bids farewell to business tycoon

India bade farewell on Thursday to one of its most respected corporate leaders – Ratan Tata, who expanded companies under his brand name into a global behemoth spanning multiple industries. Ahead of a state funeral, hundreds of people including corporate leaders, politicians and celebrities gathered in India’s financial hub Mumbai to pay their last respects to Tata,…
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Pune reports three fresh Zika virus cases

All three patients tested positive at private healthcare facilities, and reports from the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, on October 8 confirmed the presence of the virus infection After a significant decline in fresh Zika virus cases in September, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) health department has confirmed three fresh cases in the city. All three patients…
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India clears two mega defence projects for 2 indigenous nuclear submarines & 31 Predator drones

NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday cleared the mega indigenous project to build two nuclear-powered attack submarines as well as the deal to acquire 31 weaponised MQ-9B Predator drones from the US, collectively worth around Rs 68,000 crore, as part of the long-term plan to counter China’s aggressive and expansionist tactics in the region, sources told TOI.…
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As Samsung strike enters second month, ruling DMK faces alliance heat, Tamil Nadu police detain union leaders

Since September 9, more than a thousand workers have been on protest. Now, questions are being raised over the state government’s handling of the crisis As the labour strike at Samsung’s plant on the outskirts of Chennai enters its second month, threatening Tamil Nadu’s business-friendly reputation and exposing cracks in the ruling DMK’s political alliance, there appears…
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Morning briefing: More senior doctors resign in West Bengal; Israel warns Iran of ‘lethal action’, and more

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out. The ongoing stir by doctors in West Bengal intensified on Wednesday with more senior doctors in various government-run medical institutions tendering mass resignation in support of the junior doctors’ protest in Kolkata seeking justice in the grisly…
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Police seize drugs worth Rs 7 crore in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh; 1 arrested

Chittorgarh Superintendent of Police Sudhir Joshi said the seizure was made on the Chittorgarh-Neemuch highway police personnel were checking vehicles. Jaipur: A young man was arrested in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh district on Wednesday after nearly 3.5 kilograms of MDMA estimated to be worth around Rs 7 crore was seized from his car, police said. Chittorgarh Superintendent of Police…
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Ratan Tata’s Last ‘Dream Project’ Is Still Under Works

Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at 86 in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. Tributes poured in from various leaders, including Prime Minister Modi and Anand Mahindra, who recognized Tata’s dedication to excellence and innovation. Among his legacies is the ongoing Rs 165 crore Small Animal Hospital (SAHM) project in Mahalaxmi, covering over 98,000 square…
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Ratan Tata No More: Diljit Dosanjh Stops Germany Concert To Pay Tribute, Says ‘I’ve Never…’ | Watch

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh paid his tribute to iconic industrialist Ratan Tata, who died on Wednesday. Diljit was performing in Germany when he learned about Ratan Tata’s death. In a video surfaced online from the concert, Diljit stopped the concert to honour Ratan Tata’s legacy and shared the valuable lessons he learnt from the Indian icon. Diljit…
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Rare Black-Necked Cranes Sighted In Ladakh

The black-necked cranes that breed in the Himalayas are listed in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, thereby giving them the highest degree of protection. The endangered black-necked cranes have been sighted high in the Himalayan wetlands at Hanle in Ladakh at about 4,500 meters altitude. These migratory birds that breed in the Himalayas…
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Haryana Assembly Elections Results 2024: Olympian Vinesh Wins Debut Electoral Fight With Close Margin; Several Senior Cong, BJP Leaders Trounced

While the sitting MLA of Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) Amarjit Dhanda posed a threat to her, another rival party INLD, had fielded Surinder Lather, who has a large number of Jats of Lather gotra in the constituency. Star wrestler and Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat won her debut electoral battle from Julana seat with a narrow margin of…
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Kolkata: Mass Resignation Of 50 Senior Doctors At RG Kar Medical College In Solidarity With Junior Colleagues Protesting Rape-Murder Case

Reacting to the ‘mass resignation’, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said, “The government is very responsible and tolerant. The doctors are engaging in a politics of blackmail and harassing patients. The government will do what it has to do.” Around 50 senior doctors and faculty members of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata resigned on Tuesday…
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‘Can’t Accept Haryana Results’: Congress Raises EVM Issue Again After BJP Surprise, EC Responds

The Haryana assembly election results are unexpected and the Congress cannot accept them, the party said in a press conference on Tuesday, hours after the BJP snatched victory from the Grand Old Party despite initial trends indicating a comfortable win for the latter. Addressing a press conference, senior party leaders Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera blamed EVMs…
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Siddaramaiah will remain as CM, says senior Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi

Senior Minister Satish Jarkiholi affirmed that Siddaramaiah will remain Chief Minister of Karnataka, dismissing speculations. Senior Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Tuesday said Siddaramaiah will remain as Chief Minister of Karnataka, and the Congress high command has not discussed with him and other party leaders about the possibility of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar replacing him at…
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Uttarakhand to have portal for marriage, live-in registrations

The Uttarakhand UCC web portal will be integrated into other government websites to enable it to pick up data on marriages, deaths, birth and divorces. New Delhi: Based on the law passed by the state assembly, Uttarakhand will soon have a single-window digital web portal for the registration of marriages, live-in relationships, wills and succession instruments. The…
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DNA Evidence Confirms Sanjay Roy’s Crime, Was Intoxicated: CBI BIG Revelation In RG Kar Rape-Murder Case

The CBI has filed a chargesheet in the RG Kar Medical sexual assault and murder case, naming Sanjay Roy as the main accused. Forensic evidence, witness statements, and CCTV footage form the backbone of the charges, with further investigation ongoing. Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed the first chargesheet in the horrific case of…
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India to provide ₹6.3K-cr aid package to Maldives

India will provide over ₹6,300 crore to the Maldives amid a foreign exchange crisis, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and launch a trade agreement. New Delhi India on Monday agreed to provide financial support of more than ₹6,300 crore to the Maldives to tide over a foreign exchange crisis as the two sides discussed a potential trade…
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Delhi AIIMS Doctors To Join Bengal Colleagues To Protest RG Kar Horror

Protesting junior doctors from Bengal will be joined by colleagues from Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences, who said they will hold a candlelight protest at the city’s JLN Auditorium on Wednesday evening. Junior doctors protesting August’s rape and murder at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital are on a fast-unto-death, setting up another potential face-off with Bengal…
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CM Bhupendra Patel, Cabinet Ministers Take ‘Bharat Vikas Pledge’ To Mark 23 Years Of Narendra Modi Taking Oath As Gujarat CM; Watch Video

Gujarat CM said that 23 years ago, PM Modi took oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and initiated a new era of development in Gujarat as well as in India. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel along with other cabinet ministers on Monday (October 7) took the ‘Bharat Vikas Pledge’ in Gandhinagar to mark 23 years of…
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Jammu Kashmir Assembly Election Results 2024: State BJP Chief Ravinder Raina Confident Of Party Winning 30-35 seats

Exit polls have predicted that the National Conference-Congress alliance has an edge in Jammu and Kashmir. Ahead of the counting of votes in Jammu and Kashmir, J-K BJP chief and candidate from Nowshera Assembly, Ravinder Raina on Tuesday exuded confidence in BJP’s victory in the Union Territory and said that the party will win 30-35 seats. The…
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Water supplier American Water Works says systems hacked

American Water Works — a supplier of drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people — on Monday said hackers had breached its computer networks and systems, prompting it to pause billing to customers. The Camden, New Jersey-based utility became aware of the unauthorized activity on Thursday, and took protective steps, including shutting down…
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Rajnath Singh to inaugurate DefConnect 4.0 event in Delhi

‘DefConnect 4.0’ will be held at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment, and will be a significant step towards advancing indigenous innovation and celebrating the growing defence ecosystem of the country, the defence ministry said. New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is slated to inaugurate an event on Monday that will bring together armed forces, defence PSUs,…
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Bigg Boss 18 Contestant Alice Kaushik Opens Up About Father’s Suicide And Mother’s Death- Read To Know

Bigg Boss 18 Contestant Alice Kaushik Opens Up About Father’s Suicide And Mother’s Death- In Bigg Boss 18, Alice Kaushik emotionally shared her painful life experiences. She opened up about her father’s suicide when she was young, an incident that left a lasting impact on her. After her father’s death, her mother remarried, but Alice didn’t live…
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Indian Air Force Demonstrates Capability to Neutralise High-Altitude Balloon Threats

The IAF neutralised a high-altitude balloon threat at over 55,000 feet along the eastern front. Guwahati: In a significant display of aerial defense prowess, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully neutralised a high-altitude balloon threat at over 55,000 feet along the eastern front. The operation was executed using a Rafale fighter jet, with confirmation coming from defense…
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Confident That Modi-Muizzu Talks Will Give New Impetus To India-Maldives Ties: EAM S Jaishankar

The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took charge of the top office in November. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who is in India on a bilateral visit, and expressed confidence that Muizzu’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will…
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“Will Campaign For BJP If… “:Arvind Kejriwal Challenges PM Modi

Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP’s “double engine” governments of failing across the states, predicting their ouster from Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide free electricity in the NDA-ruled states before the Delhi Assembly elections, promising to campaign for the saffron party if he fulfills this…
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5 Die, 100 Hospitalised Due To Dehydration At IAF’s Chennai Airshow; BJP, AIADMK Allege ‘Poor Management’

At least five spectators were killed and nearly 100 were hospitalised due to dehydration at the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) airshow at Chennai’s Marina Beach on Sunday. The airshow, intended to be a thrilling display of the Indian Air Force’s aerial prowess, turned tragic as high temperatures and overcrowding overwhelmed attendees. According to the Tamil Nadu Health…
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UP: Heap Of Soil Found On Rail Tracks Near Raebareli, Major Accident Averted As Passenger Train Loco Pilot Stops Just In Time; Video Surfaces

The train, a shuttle service from Raebareli, was stopped as a precautionary measure, and the soil was quickly cleared, allowing rail traffic to resume shortly thereafter. In a shocking incident from Uttar Pradesh, a passenger train was halted near Raghuraj Singh station on Sunday after the loco pilot spotted a pile of soil dumped on the rail…
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IndiGo outage sparks chaos: Luggage lost, flights delayed for hours | 10 points

IndiGo reported technical glitches due to which operations were impacted from around 11.30 am to 4.30 pm across India. Thousands of IndiGo passengers were made to wait for hours for baggage drop-ins and check-ins after the airline experienced a temporary “system outage” leading to long queues at various airports across the country. Departures of domestic flights were…
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‘No Bilateral Talks’: Jaishankar Says He Won’t Discuss Ties During Rare Pakistan Visit For SCO Summit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is scheduled to visit Pakistan to attend a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in mid-October, on Saturday ruled out the possibility of a bilateral meeting between the two countries, saying that his visit would not cover any official talks. Jaishankar also said he would “behave well”. “The visit will…
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Tirupati Laddu Row: Inside Scoop On Route and Origin of Adulterated Ghee – EXCLUSIVE

Times Now accessed the report submitted by the special investigation team (SIT) on the Tirupati laddu controversy. The report rvealed that adulterated ghee did not originate from AR Dairy Tirupati: In the biggest newsbreak in the Tirupati Laddu controversy, Times Now accessed the report submitted by the special investigation team (SIT). In the report, it has been…
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97 Naxalites Killed In Abujhmad This Year With 31 Neutralised Yesterday, Why This Region Holds Importance

On Friday, 31 Naxalites were killed by security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar division. It is believed to be the biggest anti-Naxal operation in the state. In a major breakthrough for security forces in Chhattisgarh, 31 Naxalites were neutralised in the Bastar region on Friday. As per the Chhattisgarh Police, Out of the 185 Naxalites killed in 2024,…
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Haryana Records Over 65% Voter Turnout Amid Sporadic Clashes

The election has also locked in the EVMs the fate of several high-profile candidates and political bigwigs including care-taker CM Nayab Saini, former Congress CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, star wrestler Vinesh Phogat and the dynasts of several political clans. Haryana recorded over 65% voter turnout in the 90-member state assembly election amid sporadic clashes between the supporters…
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‘Full Normalcy Will Take Time’: IndiGo Eases Airport Services After System Slowdown

Earlier today, IndiGo said that it is facing a temporary system slowdown across its network, which is affecting its website and bookings, however, it assured their customers of “best possible” assistance and support. Hours after facing system slowdown across the country, IndiGo Airlines said on Saturday that their airport services have eased out “effectively,” while full normalcy…
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West Bengal junior doctors continue sit-in, wait for state to fulfill their demands

The junior doctors are also demanding an immediate inquiry into alleged corruption and lawlessness within the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) and the West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB). Kolkata: Despite calling off their ‘total cease work’ on Friday evening, agitating junior doctors continued their sit-in in central Kolkata throughout the night alleging that police lathi-charged a…
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Wayanad Landslides: Kerala High Court asks Centre why relief funds haven’t been disbursed

A Division Bench of Justice AK Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Syam Kumar VM noted that neighboring States like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have received allocations from disaster relief funds. The Kerala High Court on Friday expressed concern over the delay by the Central government in disbursing funds from National Disaster Relief Fund and the Prime Minister Relief…
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Air Chief Marshal AP Singh Was Asked If India Could Attack Its Enemies ‘Like Israel’: His Response…

Chief of Air staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said that IAF had already did what Israel is doing against Hezbollah. Air Chief Marshal Singh made these comments when asked about whether the IAF had the capability to eliminate someone equivalent to Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrullah. What the Israeli Air Force did recently, targetting the Hezbollah…
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Security Forces Kill 28 Maoists In Bastar Region; Chhattisgarh CM Calls High-Level Meeting Of Top Cops

In one of the largest operations against Maoists in Chhattisgarh, at least 28 Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security personnel in the Bastar region on Friday. The gunfight began around 1 pm in the forest between Thulthuli and Nendur villages in Abhujmaad, located on the Narayanpur-Dantewada inter-district border, when a joint team of security personnel…
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Jaishankar’s Pakistan Visit for SCO Meet Akin to Bilawal’s for 2023 Goa Conclave: Govt Sources | Exclusive

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will travel to Pakistan to attend a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in mid-October, the government announced on Friday. The last Indian external affairs minister to visit Pakistan was Sushma Swaraj when she travelled to Islamabad in December 2015 to attend a conference on Afghanistan. CNN-News18 has accessed exclusive details…
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Jammu and Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed by security forces in Kupwara, ‘war-like stores’ found

Jammu and Kashmir: The army said the search operation is underway. The army said on Saturday morning that two terrorists had been eliminated by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara under “Operation GUGALDHAR”. “Two terrorists have been eliminated by the security forces in the ongoing Operation GUGALDHAR. War-like stores have been recovered. A search of the…
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Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: CBI Arrests TMCP Leader Ashish Pandey Over ‘Financial Irregularities’ In RG Kar Hospital

“Pandey was quizzed several times for both rape and murder incident as well as financial regularities incident, but he could not give satisfactory replies for which he is arrested,” said the CBI sources. The CBI on Thursday evening arrested Trinamool Congress (TMC) youth wing leader Ashish Pandey over ‘financial irregularities’ in RG Kar hospital. Notably, Pandey was…
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Fake SBI Branch Comes Up In Chhattisgarh, People Duped Of Lakhs

The fake bank scam involved illegal appointments, fake training sessions, and elaborate setups to defraud both unemployed individuals and local villagers. Various cases of fraud in bank transactions, cheating through fake documents, and other financial scams have been discovered in recent years. However, a recent incident in Chhattisgarh stands out as one of the most audacious schemes…
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‘Can’t Let An Army Of Police Into…’: Supreme Court Stays Madras HC Order Against Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation

The Supreme Court on Thursday (October 3) restrained the Tamil Nadu police from taking any further action against the Isha Yoga Centre run by spiritual leader Sadhguru at Coimbatore. A three-judge bench presided by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud passed the stay order after the foundation approached the Supreme Court against a Madras High Court order…
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WHO approves first monkeypox diagnostic test for emergency use. All you need to know about EUL procedure

The WHO has listed the Alinity m MPXV assay for mpox testing under its Emergency Use Listing, enhancing global diagnostic capacity amid rising outbreaks. This real-time PCR test allows for quick detection of the monkeypox virus from skin lesion swabs, aiming to improve timely treatment and control. The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the first mpox…
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Marathi among 5 new classical languages approved by Narendra Modi Cabinet

The Union Cabinet has granted classical language status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali, increasing recognized classical languages to eleven The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the conferment of classical language status to five new languages – Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. The Cabinet also updated the eligibility criteria for classical languages under the Centre’s…
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Supreme Court slams Commission for Air Quality Management for making ‘no effort’ to implement its direction to stop stubble burning

Stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Haryana and Punjab before the onset of winter has reportedly caused severe air pollution in Delhi NCR. It has emerged as one of the major contributors for Delhi’s poor air quality. The Supreme Court on Thursday slammed the Commission for Air Quality Management for making “no effort” to implement its…
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The chopper took off from Oxford County Golf Course helipad near Pune and was heading to Juhu in Mumbai when it crashed, killing two ex-Air Force pilots and an engineer.

The chopper took off from Oxford County Golf Course helipad near Pune and was heading to Juhu in Mumbai when it crashed, killing two ex-Air Force pilots and an engineer. Two former Air Force pilots and an engineer were killed after a helicopter belonging to a private aviation company crashed and caught fire near Pune city on…
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‘Jai Mata Di!’ PM Modi Extends Wishes To Citizens On The Occasion Of Navratri

Shardiya Navratri is a vibrant and sacred Hindu festival that spans nine nights, celebrating the divine feminine energy embodied by Goddess Durga. Observed in the lunar month of Ashwin, this festival is marked by fervent worship, elaborate rituals, and cultural performances. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to fellow Indians on the first day of…
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‘Avoid Travel, Stay Close To Shelters’: As Iran Rains Missiles On Israel, India Asks Its Citizens To ‘Exercise Caution’

On Tuesday, sirens continued to sound in Israel as Iran launched a missile attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran would face consequences for its missile attack on Israel. : As tensions are likely to escalate in Middle East following Iran’s missile attack on Israel, India issued advisory for its citizens asking them to exercise…
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‘My Family Being Targeted’: Siddaramaiah Reacts To Row Over Wife’s Move To Return MUDA Plots

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday alleged his family was being targeted and that a false case was filed against him and his family, in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case. The Chief Minister’s statement came hours after he, in an X post, announced that his wife, Parvathi, has returned the 14 compensatory sites…
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Andhra introduces new excise policy, entrusts retail business with pvt dealers

The Andhra government has also announced introduction of a new category of low-priced liquor, costing ₹99 or less, to provide affordable options while maintaining quality standards and curb demand for illicit liquor The Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday issued orders notifying the new liquor policy for the next two years, withdrawing the retail liquor business from the…
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Morning briefing: S Jaishankar meets Antony Blinken in US; protests resume across Kolkata, and more

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with external affairs minister S Jaishankar in Washington DC on Tuesday and said India and the US are working together to address regional and global challenges. S Jaishankar is…
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Mamata stresses need to provide relief to flood-hit people in Bengal during Durga puja festivities

She claimed that the current flood in the state was ‘man-made’ as the deluge was ‘triggered’ by the release of ‘excessive’ water from DVC barrages in a short period after heavy rain in the neighbouring states. Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday stressed the need to provide aid to flood-affected people during the Durga…
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Ministry Of Railways Highlights 80% Reduction In Train Derailments Since Congress Era; Annual Accident Statistics Drop From 445 To 89

“The same figure has been reduced to 89 in 2023-24. Out of this 40 derailments had occurred on the main line while 49 occurred in the yards. The average derailment per day comes to around 0.24 per day” added official. Despite several derailment incidents reported in recent months, ministry of railways claim that the overall number of…
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Karnataka: Jigani Police Arrest 4 Pakistani Nationals Posing As Hindus In Bengaluru, Uncover Religious Propagation Link

On September 29, Jigani Police got a tip-off about the Pakistani nationals residing in the Rajapura village near Anagha Layout. Two of their relatives were arrested by the Chennai Police in the case of obtaining passports by giving fake documents. Bengaluru: The investigation into the arrest of the Pakistani nationals in Bengaluru has revealed shocking facts. An official…
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