RJD neta's 'lipstick' remark sparks row

Senior RJD functionary Abdul Bari Siddiqui's remark that only "women with lipstick and bob-cut hair" would benefit from the women's reservation in Parliament and state assemblies has triggered a controversy, with BJP seeking an apology from him and describing Lalu Prasad's party as "anti-women". Siddiqui, who added that "reservation should be given to backward and extremely backward women", later said his intention was not to hurt anyone.

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Ambitious IMEEC set to merge geopolitics and geoeconomics

Marrying a country's geopolitical priorities with its trade and commerce objectives is not always an easy task. Although part of the same quest for enhancing the country's interests, they often exist in tension with each other.

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Australia's Smith and Starc star in rain-hit warm-up game

Australian batsman Steve Smith showcased his prowess by scoring a half-century in a rain-affected warm-up match held in Thiruvananthapuram on a Saturday. However, it was the fiery pacer Mitchell Starc who stole the spotlight, claiming a remarkable hat-trick that dismantled the Netherlands' top-order batting lineup ahead of the 50-overs World Cup.

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Pay `2L to teacher illegally detained for bailable offence, HC tells Maha

The police action of arresting a music teacher and illegally detaining him for a bailable offence smacks of police high-handedness and insensitivity, the Bombay HC said on Friday while directing the Maharashtra government to pay Rs 2 lakh in compensation to the man.

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Law panel seeks shield for couples in 16-18 age group

The Law Commission has advised against lowering the “age of consent” from the existing 18 years and also suggested amendments in Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 (Pocso) to introduce guided judicial discretion for sentencing in cases involving “tacit approval” of children who are 16-18 years old.

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146 tigers dead in 9 months, highest in last 11 years: NTCA

India registered 146 tiger deaths from January to September 28 this year, marking the highest figure since 2012, National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) data shows. The data is a worrying trend in India’s efforts to protect its tiger population as another source, www.tigernet.nic.in, stated there has also been a surge in the seizure of tiger body parts with 14 cases recorded so far this year, the highest since 2017.

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Karnataka to move SC against Cauvery panel order

The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) on Friday upheld the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee’s recommendation and directed Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu until October 15, even as Karnataka observed a bandh over the issue.

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BJP Manipur unit writes to JP Nadda, flags ‘public anger’

BJP’s Manipur unit has blamed its own government for failing to curb the state’s ethnic violence, telling national president J P Nadda in the first such overt move that growing “people’s anger and protest is turning the tide” against the administration.

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Forced to pay 6.5L as bribe, says filmmaker; govt orders probe

Stung by Tamil actor-filmmaker Vishal’s public accusation of blatant corruption in the process of film certification by the Censor Board, the government on Friday called the incident “unfortunate” and ordered an immediate inquiry led by a ministry official.

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New York submerged: Heavy rains paralyze subways, roads

Heavy rains in New York City have caused severe flooding, leading to a state of emergency being declared. Cars were submerged, roads were impassable, and the subway system was severely affected. The National Weather Service issued warnings of continued flooding throughout the day. The situation worsened during the morning rush hour, with flights being delayed and streets turning into rivers. While no fatalities or critical injuries have been reported, daily life has been severely disrupted.

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Asian Games: Full India schedule on September 30

Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale are set to compete in the mixed doubles tennis final on the seventh day of the Hangzhou Asian Games. Additionally, India will face Pakistan in the men's squash final, and the men's hockey team will go head-to-head with Pakistan in a pool match.

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ED summons Abhishek again

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His work transformed lives of millions: PM Modi

The death of pre-eminent agriculture scientist MS Swaminathan has been met with deep condolences from President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah, and other leaders. They all praise Swaminathan as a visionary who worked tirelessly to achieve food security for India. President Murmu highlights his rich legacy in Indian agriculture science, while PM Modi emphasizes his groundbreaking work that transformed the lives of millions.

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Varanasi court junks plea to stop Gyanvapi ASI survey

A Varanasi court rejected Thursday a plea by the Gyanvapi mosque management to stop the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) scientific study and survey of the complex, adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath temple in the city.

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Srinagar SSP repatriated to Manipur amid fresh unrest

Amid a fresh bout of violent protests in Manipur, this time over the kidnapping and killing of two students, the central government has cut short the inter-cadre deputation of Srinagar’s senior superintendent of police (SSP) Rakesh Balwal, a Manipur cadre IPS officer, and repatriated him to his parent cadre. ​​The Manipur government had sought his premature repatriation around 20 days back, as per sources.

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Cloud over alliance as Congress MLA held in Punjab

Punjab Police arrested Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira on Thursday morning at his Chandigarh residence in connection with a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, registered against him in Jalalabad of Fazilka district in 2015.

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EAM S Jaishankar meets US secretary of state Antony Blinken

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met US secretary of state Antony Blinken in Washington. The meeting comes amid serious diplomatic tensions between India and Canada stirred by the killing of a Khalistani terrorist.

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SPO dead, 3 hurt as police vehicle falls into gorge in J&K’s Ramban

A Special Police Officer (SPO) of J&K Police died while three others were injured when the police vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Chanderkot area of Ramban district on Wednesday. “On receiving information about the accident, police and locals rushed to the spot and evacuated the injured to a nearby medical facility,” said a source.

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Asian Games: 'Pakar ke rakhna' - The shouts that motivated Esha Singh

Esha Singh won a silver medal for India in the women's 25m pistol individual event at the Asian Games after helping the country bag gold in the team event along with teammates Manu Bhaker and Rhythm Sangwam.

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US woman meets her saviour in Lucknow

Mahogany and her friend Christopher reached the home of septuagenarian Sunita Nigam in Lucknow on Wednesday afternoon. Sunita is the former superintendent of the children’s shelter home, Lilawati Bal Griha, in the city's Aishbagh area.

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Isro working to expand navigation system NaVIC coverage

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to increase the coverage of its Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (NaVIC) from 1,500 km to 3,000 km. NaVIC, which consists of seven satellites and a network of ground stations, is designed to provide accurate positioning and timing information.

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Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Waheeda

Veteran actor Waheeda Rehman has been chosen as the recipient of the 53rd Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest film honor. Rehman, known for her beauty and acting skills, has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her, and the timing of the award coincided with the birth centenary of her co-star Dev Anand, with whom she frequently collaborated.

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AFSPA extended for further 6 months in parts of Nagaland, Arunachal

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act has been extended in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, giving armed forces personnel sweeping powers in "disturbed areas" to maintain public order. The declaration was made by the Union Home Ministry and will be in effect for a period of six months, starting from October 1, 2023.

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Most Indians are overdosing on salt by 3 grams, says study

A study published in the journal Nature Portfolio reveals that the average Indian consumes 8g of salt daily, exceeding the recommended daily limit of 5g. The study, based on a sample survey, found that men, employed individuals, tobacco users, obese individuals, and those with raised blood pressure had higher salt intake.

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Ukraine: Attack on Russian navy HQ killed 34, including fleet commander

The missile strike that blasted the Crimean headquarters of Russia’s navy last week killed 34 officers, including the fleet commander, Ukraine said Monday, though it provided no evidence to support its claim. Ukraine’s Special Operation Forces said on the Telegram messaging app that its strike on the main building of the Black Sea Fleet headquarters in the port city of Sevastopol had wounded 105 people.

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Dad's brave call proved right for double Asian Games medallist Aishwary Tomar

Indian shooters made a telling statement at the Asian Games, winning three medals, including a team gold, as the country's marksmen asserted their class by grabbing five podium finishes in just two days of competition.

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Dad's brave call proved right for double medallist Aishwary

Indian shooters made a telling statement at the Asian Games, winning three medals, including a team gold, as the country's marksmen asserted their class by grabbing five podium finishes in just two days of competition.

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Asian Games: Full India schedule on September 26

India's medal hopes on the third day of the Hangzhou Asian Games will continue to rest on the shooters whereas the men's hockey team will be up against Singapore in their second Pool A match.

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Titas Sadhu: Scorekeeper-turned-accidental cricketer and now an Asian Games champion

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India fourth in number of startups with $50 million+ funding: Study

India ranks fourth in the world for scaleups, with 429 startups receiving over $50 million in venture capital investment, according to a report by Startup Genome. The US, China, and the UK are ahead of India in terms of scaleups, but India surpasses the UK in total VC investment and cumulative tech value investment.

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RBI may let wilful defaulters shed label after settlement

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a draft master direction on the treatment of wilful defaulters, allowing borrowers to remove the tag by reaching a compromise settlement with banks. The new rules aim to provide a transparent procedure for classifying borrowers as wilful defaulters while complying with the principles of natural justice. However, some criminal cases may lose ground as a result.

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RBI may let wilful defaulters shed label after settlement

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a draft master direction on the treatment of wilful defaulters, allowing borrowers to remove the tag by reaching a compromise settlement with banks. The new rules aim to provide a transparent procedure for classifying borrowers as wilful defaulters while complying with the principles of natural justice. However, some criminal cases may lose ground as a result.

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Bihar: Seized liquor stolen from police store room in Muzaffarpur district

​​Officially, liquor is currently out of people’s reach after Bihar government enforced total prohibition seven years back.

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Sukhbir Singh Badal calls for unity against Sikh ‘demonisation’

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday called upon all parties and leaders in Punjab to counter the “propaganda to demonise Sikhs and other Punjabis”. “I urge all political parties and leaders to close ranks and give a united call against vicious propaganda to vilify and demonise #Sikhs and other Punjabis.

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Brainless jellyfish wows scientists with its ability to learn

Researchers have discovered that box jellyfish, specifically the species Tripedalia cystophora, have the ability to learn. In a lab experiment, the jellyfish were trained to recognize and avoid patterns that represented mangrove roots, which they would typically collide with. After a few collisions, the jellyfish changed their behavior and began swimming farther away from the pattern. The study sheds light on the origins of learning and raises questions about the capacity to learn among nerve cells, regardless of whether they are part of a brain.

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No clear national emblem, Isro logo imprints show lunar soil 'lumpy'

The Chandrayaan-3 rover Pragyan has been unable to leave a clear imprint of the Indian national emblem and the Isro logo on the lunar soil, indicating a new understanding of the properties of the soil in the south pole region. This information could be critical for future missions aiming for lunar habitation and sustained human presence.

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‘Human & signals intel’ on India, Canada govt sources

The Canadian government has claimed in leaks to the media that it has "both human and signals intelligence" pointing to the involvement of Indian officials in the killing. New Delhi has said Canada has produced no evidence to back its allegations. Trudeau too has used the word allegations, not evidence, in accusing India of involvement.

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MotoGP shows distorted map of India, apologises

MotoGP Bharat ran into a controversy on Friday when the organisers showed a distorted map of India while live-streaming on MotoGP TV the practice sessions from Buddh International Circuit.

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Outrage over BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri’s abuse of BSP’s Danish Ali

Derogatory remarks made by BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri against BSP member Danish Ali in the Lok Sabha have sparked a controversy. The opposition demanded Bidhuri's suspension. Ali threatened to quit Parliament if action not taken.

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India suspends visa for Canadians

The Indian government has suspended visa processing services in Canada, citing threats faced by Indian diplomats from Khalistan forces. India has also asked Canada to reduce its diplomatic presence in the country.

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Asiad: India's wushu team in China, minus 3 players from Arunachal

Three female wushu players from India were unable to join their team in Hangzhou for the Asian Games due to visa issues. The players did not receive the necessary clearances from Chinese authorities to enter the mainland.

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'Defining moment', says PM as RS passes women's reservation bill

The women's reservation bill, which seeks to provide 33% reservation to women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies, was passed by the Rajya Sabha with a unanimous vote of 214-0. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all the MPs and said with the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament, we usher in an era of stronger representation and empowerment for the women of India.

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Women's quota bill sails through Lok Sabha 454-2, set to clear Rajya Sabha today

The Lok Sabha has passed the women's reservation bill with overwhelming support, setting it on track to be approved by the Rajya Sabha. The bill received a majority vote of 454-2.

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Forgot where you kept your keys? You could have 'pseudo-dementia'

Doctors are seeing an increase in cases of 'pseudo-dementia' among younger people, which is caused by excessive stress, multitasking, and high workload.

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Turkish President Erdogan again brings up Kashmir issue at UN

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised the issue of Kashmir during his address at the UN General Assembly. He called for the establishment of a just and lasting peace through dialogue and cooperation between India and Pakistan.

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Cooperate with Canada on Nijjar probe, US urges India

US urged India to cooperate with Canada's probe into the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. US ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, called for those responsible to be held accountable and for traditional friends and partners to work together.

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US Federal Reserve leaves key interest rate unchanged

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep its primary interest rate unchanged at 5.25%-5.5% in an effort to achieve a "gentle landing" for the US economy. The central bank aims to cool down inflation without causing a severe recession. The Federal Reserve has been implementing a series of interest rate hikes since March 2022 to slow down the economy and rein in inflation. While progress has been made, certain service costs are still increasing at a higher rate than before the pandemic.

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PM Modi leads MPs into new House with pledge of a 'grand India'

In a speech that hewed to his sunny "this is India's moment" theme, the PM said Parliament should focus on reforms geared to serve the aspirations of 140 crore Indians. He also said that the world was convinced that India's rise was unstoppable.

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Chandrayaan-3: New lunar soil knowledge, takeaways expected

As the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) awaits communication from the Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover, the principal investigators have started analyzing the data for potential new discoveries.

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Centre launches initiatives focusing on agri-credit and crop insurance

The Indian government has launched three initiatives aimed at improving financial inclusion and livelihoods in the agricultural community. The initiatives include the Kisan Rin Portal for credit delivery, the Ghar Ghar KCC Abhiyaan for short-term agriculture credit, and the WINDS Manual for weather data collection.

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AIADMK ‘calls off’ BJP alliance, may revisit later

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Uttarakhand disasters kill 100 in 3 months, most in landslides

The monsoon season in Uttarakhand has resulted in nearly 100 deaths and over a dozen people missing. Landslides are the main cause of these fatalities. Flash floods and cloudbursts have also contributed to 44 deaths.

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Modi govt clears women's quota bill, 27 years after it was first introduced

The Indian government is set to table a bill in Parliament that would reserve one-third of seats for women. The bill will also provide a sub-quota for SC/STs. If passed, it could come into force by 2029.

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Aditya-L1 begins long journey to vantage point with successful TLI

India's solar space observatory mission, Aditya-L1, has begun its 110-day journey to L1, a point 1.5 million km from Earth. The spacecraft will be placed in an orbit around L1, where it will remain for its entire mission life.

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Thailand eyes India to boost tourism recovery

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Xi Jinping’s security obsession turns ordinary citizens into spy hunters

As part of President Xi Jinping's efforts to strengthen national security and repel foreign threats, Beijing's top universities are incorporating spy-catching courses into their syllabus. Students are being instructed to become a "defense line" against foreign forces, and interactive training games are being organized. The Chinese Ministry of State Security has also joined social media app WeChat to raise awareness about national security.

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Traces of rare metal vanadium, key for batteries, found off Gujarat coast

Vanadium, a critical raw material for many industrial applications, has been found in sediment samples collected from Gulf of Khambhat, which opens into the Arabian Sea off Alang in Gujarat. What makes this find a significant one is that the war mineral, used to strengthen steel and make batteries, is scarce in India.

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Kashmir army jawan dies as colleague’s gun fires ‘accidentally’

An army jawan died and another was injured after a colleague’s rifle allegedly went off accidentally in a camp in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on the intervening night of Saturday-Sunday. The deceased jawan has been identified as Vipin Batya, 40, of 14 Rashtriya Rifles and the injured as Yogesh, 37.

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SIIMA Awards 2023 winners: Excellence in Tamil, Malayalam cinema

The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2023 concluded successfully, celebrating excellence in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. The second day featured a star-studded ceremony where winners in various categories were revealed. In Tamil cinema, talents like Anirudh Ravichander and Ilango Krishnan were recognized for their exceptional contributions, while debutants were celebrated, highlighting the future of Tamil cinema. In the Malayalam film industry, talents like Vinayak Sasikumar, Mridula Warrier, and Sharan Velayudhan were honored for their remarkable work. The event paid tribute to both emerging talents and seasoned veterans who have made significant contributions to the film world.

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'Rising ammunition prices set back Nato efforts to boost security'

Nato's top military official warned on Saturday that a drastic rise in prices for weapons and ammunition means that allies' higher defence spending does not automatically translate into greater security.

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Yogi Adityanath writes: PM Modi, the architect of new India

Great leaders not only dedicate themselves to a larger goal, but also create institutions and systems to achieve that goal. In the past nine and a half years, we have had a first-hand experience of the embodiment of this greatness in PM Narendra Modi, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath.

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Kerala has a growing child rape problem

Kerala, a state in India known for its literacy and healthcare, has the fourth highest rate of child rape in the country. In the first seven months of 2017, there were 983 cases of penetrative sexual assault on children, surpassing the total number of child rape cases in 2016. Experts argue that not all perpetrators of child rape are paedophiles, with some committing the crime due to sexual anarchism or experimentation.

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Wounded soldier's death takes J&K toll to 4

A soldier wounded in a three-day operation against Pakistan-backed terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag has died in the hospital, bringing the total casualties to four. The search is ongoing for three Pakistani terrorists and a local recruit in the forests near the village of Gadool.

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'US consulate in Frankfurt sets aside visa interview appointments for Indian applicants’

The US consulate in Frankfurt has set aside nonimmigrant visa interview appointments specifically for Indian applicants, with a wait time of just three days. In contrast, the wait time for B1/B2 visa interview appointments in India ranges from 441 to 607 days.

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Wanted to give game time to guys keeping bigger picture in mind: Rohit

India captain Rohit Sharma made five changes in the playing XI during India's six-run defeat to Bangladesh in the final Super Four game of the Asia Cup. Despite the match being inconsequential as India qualified for the final on Sunday, debutant Tilak Varma and middle-order reserve batter Suryakumar Yadav did not give a good account of themselves.

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How Bangladesh beat India in a Asia Cup thriller

Shubman Gill's fifth ODI ton and a valiant knock from Axar Patel lower down the order went in vain as Bangladesh pipped India by 6 runs in a thrilling final Super Four game in Colombo on Friday. With the narrow win, Bangladesh signed off their 2023 Asia Cup campaign causing an unexpected upset over the finalists.

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Charter jet crashlands at Mumbai airport in heavy rain

CCTV footage from a hangar showed the Learjet aircraft (VT-DBL) come over runway 27, bank heavily and nose-dive to the ground to throw up clouds of dust. The visibility at the airport was low at 700 metres with heavy rain when the aircraft came into land, said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

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Impaled on 2 iron rods, man lives to tell tale

The worker had fallen quite a distance at a private construction site. One rod pierced through his chest, narrowly missing the heart and other vital organs, while the other penetrated his abdomen. The hospital's facility staff was summoned and the rods were carefully cut to facilitate the patient's transfer to the OT.

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Live-streaming of Chandrayaan-3 soft-landing on Moon gets 8m viewers

The live-streaming featured a 16-second clip showcasing various moments from Isro’s mission control centre in Bengaluru, capturing the entire journey from the start of the broadcast to Chandrayaan-3's successful landing as well as showing the excitement and celebrations among Isro staff.

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How Lanka pipped Pakistan in last-over thriller to set up Asia Cup final with India

Top-order batter Kusal Mendis conjured a match-defining 91 as he along with Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka guided Sri Lanka to the Asia Cup final, defeating top-ranked ODI side Pakistan by 2 wickets (DLS) in the rain-marred last-over Super Four thriller in Colombo on Thursday. Kusal fired a dazzling 87-ball 91 while Samarawickrama hit a crucial 48 as the duo shared a masterful century stand for the third wicket in a tricky 252 chase. In the final leg of the chase Asalanka showed nerves of steel to hand the co-hosts a famous win off the last ball at 10 past one post midnight.

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How Sri Lanka pipped Pakistan in Asia Cup thriller

Top-order batter Kusal Mendis conjured a match-defining 91 as he along with Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka guided Sri Lanka to the Asia Cup final, defeating top-ranked ODI side Pakistan by 2 wickets (DLS) in the rain-marred last-over Super Four thriller in Colombo on Thursday. Kusal fired a dazzling 87-ball 91 while Samarawickrama hit a crucial 48 as the duo shared a masterful century stand for the third wicket in a tricky 252 chase. In the final leg of the chase Asalanka showed nerves of steel to hand the co-hosts a famous win off the last ball at 10 past one post midnight.

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5th Nipah case in Kerala, contact list swells to 789

A 24-year-old healthcare worker at a private hospital in Kerala's Kozhikode district tested positive for Nipah fever on Wednesday, a day after four people, including two who have since passed away, were confirmed to be infected with the virus. The health worker's samples were tested at National Institute of Virology, Pune, according to health minister Veena George.

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Cracks appear in Badrinath shrine main gate, ASI starts repairs

In a development that has triggered concern, cracks have been reported in ‘Singh Dwar’, the main entrance of Badrinath temple.TOI has exclusively learned that the cracks were first spotted a few weeks ago, although it was not revealed to the public. Initially, there were apprehensions that the cracks may be due to subsidence — Badrinath is just 40km from Joshimath, where large-scale subsidence happened earlier this year. However, ASI officials said they sent a team, which conducted a ground survey and found that the cracks were due to “rain and other environmental factors”.

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In fast lane: Car companies eye 4 million sales in 2023

Companies such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, MG Motor, and Mercedes-Benz said demand continues to remain robust as sales of premium vehicles are not showing any signs of slowdown.

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'We were 20-30 runs short...': KL Rahul after India's thrilling win

India secured a spot in the final of the Asia Cup Super Four stage after a three-day continuous action. They defeated Pakistan in a two-day match, including a reserve day, and edged Sri Lanka in a low-scoring thriller. India managed to post a below-par 213 all out in 49.1 overs. However, India's bowlers collectively bowled out Sri Lanka for 172 in 41.3 overs, clinching a 41-run victory for their second win in the Super Fours.

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Kuldeep becomes fastest Indian spinner to 150 ODI wickets

Indian wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav continued to make waves in the ODI cricket as he dished out yet another winning performance in the Asia Cup Super Four match against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

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Navy & culture min join hands to stitch back Indian maritime marvel

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US firm to unveil luxury space adventures in India

SpaceVIP, a mission-driven space expedition company based in the United States, will commence its services in India next month, enabling high-net-worth individuals in the country to embark on journeys to space. “For the first time, these luxury services will be available to clientele in India,” the company said in a statement.

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Went on Army's invite: Three editors in Manipur row to SC

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the interim protection from arrest of three Editors Guild members booked by Manipur police for allegedly stoking ethnic enmity by their fact-finding report, but declined to quash the FIRs against them. The journalists claimed that they had visited Manipur at the instance of the Army which was upset with the coverage of the ethnic conflict in local media.

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'First time in 15 years...': Virat Kohli set for unprecedented challenge

Virat Kohli hogged the limelight with his unbeaten 122 masterclass in the marquee India-Pakistan clash, notching up his 47th ODI ton in Colombo on Monday. After beginning his innings yesterday, Kohli batted almost 33 overs over two days to get to his 77th international ton. Post his ton, Kohli also fielded throughout the Pakistan innings as India crushed the arch-rivals by 228 runs for their biggest win ever over the neighbours.

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Asia Cup: How India blew away Pakistan in rain-marred Super 4 contest

All-round India outclassed Pakistan in their rain-marred opening Asia Cup Super Four match at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The rain forced the match to reserve day, but India emerged victorious by 228 runs to collect two points in the Super 4 stage. This victory pushed India to the top of the Super Fours standings on superior Net Run Rate (NRR), with Sri Lanka and Pakistan also having two points each.

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Gold smuggling racket busted, airline staffer among 6 held

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3,000 will be arrested in next 10 days for child marriage: Assam CM

Sarma said he was waiting for the culmination of the G20 summit to start the second round of crackdown. "Just six months ago, 5,000 people were arrested for child marriages in Assam. It (crackdown) was kept on hold till the completion of the G20 summit. In the next 10 days, another 2,000 to 3,000 men will be arrested."

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Chandrababu Naidu arrested in 3am swoop over 'skill devpt scam'

Naidu, who was touring the state as part of his pre-election campaign, was camping in a bus at Nandyal when a CID special investigation team woke him at 3am and said he was being arrested in an alleged scam of Rs 371 crore in the AP Skill Development Corporation. The scam is said to have taken place between 2014 and 2019, when Naidu was Andhra Pradesh CM.

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Full schedule: Day 2 of G20 summit in Delhi

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Asia Cup, India vs Pakistan: Weather Forecast for September 10

India and Pakistan are set to face off in the 'Super 4' stage of the Asia Cup on Sunday, September 10. The last match between the two rivals in the group stage was abandoned due to rain, and the match will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match is scheduled to begin at 3 pm local time, which is also 3 pm IST.

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Asia Cup: Samarawickrama, bowlers power SL to 21-run win

Samarawickrama scored a brilliant 93 before Sri Lanka bowlers rallied to beat Bangladesh by 21 runs in their Asia Cup Super 4 match in Colombo. Invited to bat, Samarawickrama & Kusal Mendis (50) took Sri Lanka to 257/9. Skipper Dasun Shanaka (3/28), Matheesha Pathirana (3/58) and spinner Maheesh Theekshana (3/69) then led a disciplined bowling attack to stop Bangladesh at 236 in 48.1 overs.

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Relief for Fadnavis, acquitted in poll info 'supression' case

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G20 summit: Global leaders are here, but where are they on Ukraine?

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Lamine Yamal becomes Spain's youngest-ever player and goalscorer

Lamine Yamal, a 16-year-old, became the youngest player to represent the Spanish national team during their Euro 2024 qualifier against Georgia. He surpassed fellow Barcelona teammate Gavi, who also played for La Roja in the match. Yamal's age at the time of his national team debut was 16 years and 57 days, breaking the previous record set by Gavi, who made his debut at 17 years and 62 days in 2021.

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Bopanna-Ebden pair suffers US Open heartbreak, loses in final

India's Rohan Bopanna on Friday narrowly missed out on creating history as he and Australian partner Matthew Ebden suffered a 6-2, 3-6, 4-6 defeat to USA's Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury of United Kingdom in the US Open men's doubles final. Bopanna, 43, was looking to become the oldest Slam champion in Open era but suffered a defeat in the thrilling finale that lasted 2 hours at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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$1.8billion assets recovered from eco offenders, fugitives in 4 years: Singh

Union minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that assets worth more than $1.8 billion have been recovered from economic offenders and fugitives in the last four years.

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Rohan Bopanna, Matthew Ebden reach US Open men's doubles final

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden, a sixth-seeded Indian-Australian duo, advanced to the final of the men's doubles event at the US Open, securing their spot in the final with a commanding straight-set victory over French pair Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut. The Indo-Australian duo had previously reached the semifinals at Wimbledon earlier this year.

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Bopanna, Ebden reach US Open men's doubles final

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden, a sixth-seeded Indian-Australian duo, advanced to the final of the men's doubles event at the US Open, securing their spot in the final with a commanding straight-set victory over French pair Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut. The Indo-Australian duo had previously reached the semifinals at Wimbledon earlier this year.

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Wadia HQ to be sold in Mum's biggest deal

Inside the sprawling Bombay Dyeing mill at Worli on a sultry Wednesday afternoon, tempos are lined up outside Wadia International Centre (WIC), the Wadia Group headquarters. The building is being vacated and the chairman's office has shifted to the Bombay Dyeing property at Dadar-Naigaum.

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SC junks plea for cooling-off period of 2 years for ex-judges

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea for fixing a cooling-off period of two years for SC and HC judges before accepting any political appointment, saying it was up to a judge to take a call on accepting such an appointment and it was for the government to frame a law.

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PM’s Sanatan call may cause trouble for opposition

PM Modi’s comment, at an informal interaction with members of the Union council of ministers on Wednesday, on the need to protect ‘Sanatan Dharma’ is considered significant. It comes in the run-up to assembly polls and acts as a nudge to BJP to put it in the fray, especially in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh where such themes have traditionally had traction and where the party is pitted against Congress.

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Asia Cup: How Pakistan tamed Bangladesh to start Super Fours in style

Pakistan's all-round team secured a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first match of the Asia Cup Super Fours stage at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The Pakistan pace trio dominated the Bangladesh batting line-up. Despite a 100-run stand for the fifth wicket, Bangladesh were bundled out for a below-par 193 in 38.4 overs.

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SC: India's statute, not J&K's, let Parliament make laws for J&K

A five-judge Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, B R Gavai and Surya Kant on Tuesday ordered the conclusion of arguments on scrapping Article 370 and bifurcating J&K into two UTs in 2019 after hearing rejoinders from petitioners' counsel Kapil Sibal, Gopal Subramaniam, Rajeev Dhawan, Zaffar Mohd Shah and Dushyant Dave.

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President PM engagements say ‘Bharat’, spark buzz of India name change

President Droupadi Murmu’s invite to G20 delegates for a dinner along with an official communication identifying Narendra Modi as the “Prime Minister of Bharat” sparked speculation on whether the government was moving to drop “India” as the country's name.

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Asia Cup: How SL edge Afghanistan in a thriller to qualify for Super Fours

Sri Lanka secured a thrilling two-run victory over Afghanistan in their Asia Cup Group B match, securing their spot in the Super Fours stage of the continental tournament. The team posted a competitive 291 for 8 with a majestic 92 from Kusal Mendis. Afghanistan, on the other hand, aimed to win the contest in 37.1 overs to secure a spot in the next stage, but were bowled out for 289 in 37.4 overs.

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What KBC 15's first crorepati Jaskaran Singh said

Jaskaran Singh, a 21-year-old from Punjab, became the first crorepati of season 15 of Kaun Banega Crorepati. He even attempted the 7 crore question. Jaskaran in an exclusive chat with ETimes TV talked about his winning moment and how host Amitabh Bachchan comforted him on the show. He expressed his admiration for Amitabh Bachchan's humility and revealed his plans to use the prize money for his family and higher studies.

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Fix carrying capacity of hill stations, Centre too says

Supporting a plea for fixing carrying capacity of hill stations, including cities and eco sensitive zones, in all 13 Himalayan states, the Centre has told the Supreme Court that those states be directed to carry out the study and file their reports before the court.

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‘Didn’t agree to be on panel, wanted to see papers first’, Adhir

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has denied agreeing to be a part of the government-appointed committee on the 'one nation, one election' proposal. Chowdhury stated that he was approached by a PMO official and requested relevant documents before making a decision. The Congress party has criticized the proposal, calling it an assault on democracy and the federal structure. They argue that implementing the proposal would require amending the Constitution, which would require consensus.

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Asia Cup: How India sealed Super 4s berth with Nepal drubbing in a rain-marred game

An ordinary show from the bowlers was superbly compensated by openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as India thrashed Nepal by 10 wickets (DLS) in the rain-marred Asia Cup Group A game in Pallekele on Monday. Nepal, playing their first ever international game against giants India put up a strong fight with the bat to post 230 before bundling out. However they fell way short with the ball as Rohit and Gill completely bossed them, chasing the revised target of 145 (23 overs) with 17 balls to spare.

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Happy Teachers Day 2023: Wishes, Messages, Quotes

Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5th each year to honor and appreciate educators. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, an Indian scholar and philosopher who emphasized the importance of education. Greetings, expressions, and sayings can be used to convey gratitude and admiration for teachers. Visuals, Facebook updates, and WhatsApp statuses can also be shared to show appreciation. Teachers play a crucial role in shaping the future and their influence lasts a lifetime.

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Mughals, British could not destroy Sanatan Dharma: VHP

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) slammed Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s call to eradicate ‘Sanatan Dharma’ and warned of serious consequences, saying some politicians were daydreaming about the Sanatan which the Mughals, missionaries and the British could not destroy. “I am surprised by both the language and the spirit of the statement of the Tamil Nadu chief minister’s son and state minister Udhayanidhi Stalin," VHP president Alok Kumar said.​

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Woman’s testimony sends son to jail for life in Tripura murder case

A mother’s testimony against her son played a pivotal role in his and his friend’s conviction during the trial of a widow’s murder at the district court in Tripura’s Sepahijala on Saturday. The court handed down rigorous life imprisonment sentences to Suman Das (24) and Chandan Das (26) for murdering 55-year-old widow Krishna Das, who worked as a cleaning staff at the Bishalgarh Municipal Council.

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J&K reinstates lecturer suspended over SC appearance in Article 370 case

Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, a government higher secondary school lecturer who had been punished for appearing before the Supreme Court to advocate against the repeal of Article 370, was suspended just days after the Constitution bench hearing the petitions questioned whether the penalty against him was "retribution." Bhat, who teaches political science at a state-run higher secondary school in Srinagar's Jawahar Nagar and also holds a law degree, was referred to as a "delinquent officer" when he was suspended on August 25.

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Mass conversions in Chhattisgarh under Congress govt: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah released on Saturday a "black paper" of 69 allegations against the Bhupesh Baghel government in Chhattisgarh and warned that BJP will "hang the corrupt upside down to straighten them out" if voted into government. Shah called the Congress government a "government of scams, scandals, atrocities and breach of promise".

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Amit Shah named on panel of 7 on one-poll, Adhir Ranjan refuses to join

The government on Saturday nominated home minister Amit Shah along with six others as members of the high-level committee set up under former President Ramnath Kovind to discuss the implementation of ‘one nation, one poll’ idea, investing it with seriousness and urgency.

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Can’t ask troops to clear Manipur roads: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre and the Manipur government to take steps, including airdropping, to ensure supply of food and essential commodities to people affected by road blockades put up by two ethnic groups but refused to direct armed forces to remove these blockades.

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