Thursday, 30 September 2021

Brick Lane, Home Of Curry & ‘Chicken Tikka Masala’ in UK, Is Under Threat

The future of Brick Lane is in question due to a massive development project.

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IPL 2021: MS Dhoni Completes 100 Catches for Chennai Super Kings

MS Dhoni finished off the match against SRH in style with a six in Sharjah.

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Beheadings & Caste Wars in South Tamil Nadu: Pallar vs Thevar, the Inside Story

As Pallars and Thevars die by murder, state police have nabbed 3,325 people and seized 111 knives from across TN.

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Here's Why iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro Deliveries Are Getting Delayed

This means customers have to now wait as long as 40 days to get the brand new iPhone in hand.

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Edited Pic of Subhash Chandra Bose Shared To Push Theory of His Survival

The original photo shows Subhash Chandra Bose reading Nippon Times with another article on its front page.

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India's Zojila Tunnel And Why it is Being Built at Breakneck Speed

The deadline for the completion of the tunnel has been pushed up by three years by the central government.

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International Coffee Day 2021: Theme, History and Quotes

First International Coffee Day was celebrated on 1 October 2015.

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World Vegetarian Day 2021: History and Quotes

The North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) established World Vegetarian Day is the year 1977.

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Chris Gayle Exits Punjab's Bio-Bubble to 'Mentally Recharge, Refresh' For T20 WC

Chris Gayle has exited the IPL bio-bubble to take some time off before the T20 World Cup.

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Dhoni Hits a Big Six to Finish Off SRH Match, CSK Qualify For Play-Offs

Chennai Super Kings have become the first team to qualify for the play-offs of IPL 2021.

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Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari Takes Over as New Indian Air Force Chief

VRChaudhari is currently the Vice Chief of Air Staff in the Indian Air Force.

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Congress 'Stumped' After Navjot Singh Sidhu 'Retires Hurt'

Sidhu 'retired hurt', citing differences with the newly appointed 'Captain' of the team, Charanjit Singh Channi.

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What Explains the Political Crisis in Congress Party State Units?

In this episode, we take a macro view of the crisis in Congress and what the party needs to do to right their ship.

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CWC Meet Very Soon: Congress Spokesperson Surjewala as Azad, Sibal Raise Demands

Ghulam Azad had written to the Congress president demanding that a meeting of the CWC be immediately convened.

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IPL 2021: Saha Scores 44, Hazlewood Picks 3 as CSK Restrict SRH to 134/7

Wriddhiman Saha scored 44 runs off 46 deliveries.

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Delhi High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Rohini Court Shootout Incident

Meanwhile, jailed gangster Tillu Tajpuriya, the key conspirator, was remanded to three-day police custody.

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'Every Step Is Not Politics': Chhattisgarh CM as Congress MLAs Camp in Delhi

“The situation in Chhattisgarh is not like that of Punjab,” MLA Brihaspat Singh, meanwhile, stated.

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Petrol and Diesel Prices Rise Simultaneously After a Day's Break

Petrol prices had maintained stability since 5 September but oil companies finally raised its pump prices this week.

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DU First Cut-Off List 2021: Releasing Tomorrow, Admission Process Explained

The Delhi University is set to release its first cut-off list for the academic session of 2021 on 1 October 2021.

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UAPA Accused Atiq-ur Rehman To Be Taken to AIIMS: Report

Previously, doctors had referred him to a higher centre but authorities reportedly took him back to jail instead.

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'Morgan Obviously,' James Neesham Picks Sides in Morgan-Ashwin Showdown

Ashwin clarified his stand on the matter following his confrontation with Eoin Morgan & Tim Southee.

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'Get Well Soon Kapil': Congress Workers Protest Outside Sibal House, Damage Car

Sibal had stated that the G-23 grouping of Congress's dissenting leaders will not be the ones to quit the party.

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Wednesday, 29 September 2021

Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo Strikes Late to Win it for Man United

This was Man United's first win the UEFA Champions League this season.

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'Guddi': How Hrishikesh Mukherjee Captured Celeb Culture and Fandom in the 1970s

How Hrishikesh Mukherjee explored celebrity culture and fandom with 'Guddi' starring Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan.

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Slowly Royal Challengers Bangalore are Getting in the Groove: Virat Kohli

RCB after winning against RR remain third on IPL points table.

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Samantha Prabhu Reacts to Rumours of Her Relocating to Mumbai

Speculations about Samantha Akkineni leaving Hyderabad began amidst her divorce rumours.

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Rescued Child Bride Fights Fate & Parents' Apathy, Says 'Want to Help Others'

Age-old traditions and COVID-induced poverty are pushing young girls in Maharashtra into child marriages.

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Britney Spears' Father Suspended From Conservatorship After Long Legal Fight

A judge ended Britney's father Jamie Spears' role controlling the singer’s $60 million estate.

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Australia-Afghanistan Test to be Postponed Indefinitely: Cricket Tasmania CEO

Afghanistan officials have requested Australia and other countries to not isolate them.

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In J&K, the Administration’s Extraordinary Measures Bypass Ordinary Law

In a ‘legal’ Emergency-like situation, ordinary law is being sidestepped to invoke measures like the UAPA and PSA.

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Who Is Fumio Kishida, Japan’s New Prime Minister?

Fumio Kishida will be the third PM of Japan in just a year. Read on to know more about his life and opinions.

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SAI in Advanced Stage of Review of TOPS Core Group Athletes

The likes of Neeraj Chopra received support from TOPS in the run-up for Tokyo Olympics.

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The Evolution of Right to Privacy in India: A Look at the Past, Present & Future

We trace the history of India's privacy discourse, and where we need to go from here in terms of a data protection.

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‘Hoping for Fair Elections’: Says BJP as Voting Begins at Bhabanipur

The votes will be counted on 3 October, while the voting will continue till 6 pm on Thursday, 30 September.

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Digital Health ID For Every Indian: What Is It? How Do You Get One?

Here is a quick primer on everything you need to know about the digital Health ID.

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Congress 'Stumped' After Navjot Singh Sidhu 'Retires Hurt'

Sidhu 'retired hurt', citing differences with the newly appointed 'Captain' of the team, Charanjit Singh Channi.

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Could've Been Handled More Elegantly': Manish Tewari After Amarinder Meets Shah

Tewari said that those in-charge of Punjab "failed to grasp its uniqueness".

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Rage, Bias, Grief: Why Death That Triggered Muzaffarnagar Riots Remains Unsolved

In the very first death of the 2013 riots, Shahnawaz's father claims the probe has been faulty since the beginning.

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Will Congress's Scenario Change in Gujarat With Jignesh Mevani, Kanhaiya Kumar?

An entire generation of Congress leaders from 1995 to 2021 remained power-deprived in Gujarat.

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IPL 2021: KS Bharat and Glenn Maxwell Help RCB Close Easy Win Over Rajasthan

RCB remain third in the IPL standings with 14 points from 11 matches.

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The Twists and Turns in Congress Party as Navjot Singh Sidhu Resigns

Sidhu's resignation comes just 10 days after the ouster of Captain Amarinder Singh from the CM office.

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IPL 2021: Rajasthan Lose Eight Wickets for 49 Runs, Post 149/9 vs RCB

Rajasthan scored 56 runs in the Powerplay before the collapse.

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New YouTube Policy To Combat Health Misinformation, Will Allow Testimonials

YouTube announced its updated policy which will take down videos promoting harmful treatments and cures.

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Tuesday, 28 September 2021

World Heart Day : How All Matters of Art Belong to the Heart

World Heart Day: Understanding the matters of heart through poetry

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Watch: Lionel Messi Scores His First PSG Goal in Win Against Manchester City

Lionel Messi scored the second goal on the night for PSG against Man City.

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'Out of Gutter, Into Drain': Vijayvargiya on Kanhaiya’s Entry Into Congress

Tajinder Bagga put up a hoarding with the text, "'Bharat tere tukde honge' is now official slogan of Congress".

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UP Businessman Dead in Late Night Raid at Hotel by Police; 6 Cops Suspended

The incident will be probed by SP North (Manoj Kumar Awasti), SSP Gorakhpur Vipin Tada said.

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Photoshopped Image of NYT Front Page Praising PM Modi Goes Viral

The New York Times didn't carry any story on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on its front page on Sunday.

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What's Causing Delay In WHO's Covaxin Approval?

According to a report, the global body has sent more technical queries to Covaxin manufacturer Bharat Biotech.

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Post-Punjab, Congress Plan for Rajasthan & Gujarat Focuses On Pilot

Taking on the Modi-Shah duo in Gujarat is a big leap for Sachin Pilot, but it would leave no backdoor open for him.

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Kanhaiya Kumar Joins Congress: Rahul Gandhi Has Been Planning This Since 2016

Rahul Gandhi took note of Kanhaiya Kumar during the JNU row in 2016 and has been wanting to induct him since then.

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Auto-Debit Rules to Change From 1 October: What Does It Mean For Customers?

Customers have been informed about the new rules on credit/debit cards and auto-debit transactions by their banks.

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Arctic Sea Ice Hits Minimum Extent; What’s Driving the Overall Decline?

As Arctic’s bright ice is replaced by a darker open ocean surface, less of sun’s radiation is reflected into space.

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World Heart Day 2021: Theme, History Significance and Quotes

First World Heart Day was celebrated on 24 September 2000.

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'Sportsmanship at It's Best': Rohit & Krunal's Gesture Wins Over Internet

Rohit Sharma gestured for the umpire to not consider the appeal for KL Rahul's wicket.

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IPL 2021's Final Two League Matches to be Played Simultaneously

BCCI announced the decision to play both matches simultaneously, on Tuesday.

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After Dismissal, Ashwin Gets Into Heated Argument With Southee and Eoin Morgan

Ashwin was seen to get into an argument with Tim Southee and Eoin Morgan after getting out.

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R&B Singer R Kelly Found Guilty on All Counts in Trial for Sex-Crimes

Singer R Kelly was accused of several counts of sexual misconduct, abuse, and mistreatment.

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IPL 2021: Mumbai End Three-Match Losing Streak, Beat Punjab by 6 Wickets

Mumbai Indians had not won a match before this one in the UAE leg of IPL 2021.

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Experts Say Another COVID Surge Possible: DPCC Bans Firecrackers in Delhi

The ban will be in place till 1 January, 2022.

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England Pitch Invader Jarvo Charged With Trespass, to Appear in Court on 12 Oct

Daniel Jarvis has been charged with aggravated trespass during the India vs England Test at The Oval.

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Why is Centre Pushing For National Health ID, Despite the Privacy Concerns?

The health ID project has already been rolled out in a pilot phase to all six Union territories.

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IPL 2021: Aiden Markram Top-Scores With 42, Mumbai Restrict Punjab to 135/6

Mumbai need to win the match, to move back in contention for the playoffs.

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Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked As Crude Oil Nears $80 per Barrel

The price of petrol increased to Rs 101.39 a litre in Delhi and Rs 107.47 per litre in Mumbai.

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Chennai Press Club Asks BJP Leader H Raja to Apologise for 'Presstitutes' Remark

In a meeting in Chennai on Monday, H Raja referred to mediapersons in Tamil Nadu as 'presstitutes'.

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Monday, 27 September 2021

Honsla Rakh Trailer: Diljit Dosanjh Stars in a Complicated Tale of Parenthood

Diljit Dosanjh, Shehnaaz Gill, and Sonam Bajwa star in the romantic-comedy 'Honsla Rakh'.

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What's Causing Delay In WHO's Covaxin Approval?

According to a report, the global body has sent more technical queries to Covaxin manufacturer Bharat Biotech.

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A Musical On Rishi Kapoor's First Love Was One of the Actor's Unfulfilled Dreams

'Rishi' aimed to tell the story of the teenage girl who groomed Rishi Kapoor for a life facing cameras.

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‘Blind Faith in an Ideology is Dangerous’: Reading Bhagat Singh in Today’s India

On Bhagat Singh’s 114th birth anniversary, it’s important to revisit his vision for India.

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Transfer Complaints Against Narsinghanand & Amu to UP and Haryana: Delhi Police

The court will now hear the arguments on 8 October.

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Uttar Pradesh ATS Arrests Maulana Siddiqui: Is All Religious Conversion Illegal?

Nine states have anti-conversion laws, which were held to be constitutional in 1977 – but things are different now.

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India’s Liberalised Drone Rules 2021 - A Blind Spot in Privacy Jurisprudence

India’s Drone Rules 2021 do not even make a mention of the word ‘privacy’.

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Who Is Sophia Huang Xueqin – China’s #MeToo Activist Who Went Missing

Huang received a Chevening Scholarship to pursue a master’s degree at the University of Sussex.

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US Begins COVID-19 Booster Shots: Who Is Eligible To Get It?

Following the CDC approval, millions of Americans are now eligible for vaccine booster shots.

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Uttar Pradesh: Day After Taking Oath, Jitin Prasada, Six Others Get Portfolios

Former Congress leader Jitin Prasada was appointed Cabinet Minister for Technical Education.

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Centre to Borrow Rs 5.03 Lakh Cr in Second Half of FY22

Government will continue to carry out switching of securities to smoothen redemptions in coming years.

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Photos of Proposed New Delhi Railway Station Shared as Ayodhya

A video shared of the proposed railway station at Ayodhya looks very different from the viral photograph.

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2 Trekkers Dead, 12 Stranded in Himachal's Spiti Valley Due To Bad Weather

"It will take minimum three days to reach the stranded trekkers," Deputy Commissioner Neeraj Kumar said.

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Shaheed Bhagat Singh Birth Anniversary 2021: Quotes and Images

Bhagat Singh was born on 28 September 1907.

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Shirdi Sai Baba Birth Anniversary: Wishes, Quotes and Images

It is believed that Sai Baba was born in the year 1838.

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IPL 2021: Jason Roy, Kane Williamson Star as SRH Defeat RR

Sanju Samson top scored for Rajasthan Royals with 82 runs against Kane Williamson's SRH.

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Amazon Responds to ‘East India Company 2.0’ Story, Congress Says RSS Irrelevant

Amazon said Indian exporters, as part of its exports programme, were selling 'Made in India' products globally.

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Who Will Be the Next Chancellor of Germany? A Look at Merkel's Likely Successors

We tell you all about the main candidates who battled it out in the 2021 Germany elections.

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Decoding Yogi Adityanath's Cabinet Caste Balancing Move Ahead of Polls

Former Congress leader Jitin Prasada was also elevated to a Cabinet position in the recent expansion.

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IPL 2021: Sanju Samson's 82 Drives Rajasthan Royals to 164/5 Against SRH

Sanju Samson top scored for Rajasthan Royals with 82 runs against Kane Williamson's SRH.

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PFI's Student Body Hits Out at Assam CM for Hinting Role in Darrang Violence

Campus Front of India, the students' body of the PFI, lashed out at Assam CM calling it "baseless allegations".

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BJP's Sonowal, TMC's Sushmita Dev: 5 Candidates Elected Unopposed to Rajya Sabha

BJP's S Selvaganapathy (Puducherry), L Murugan (MP), and Congress' Rajani Patil (Maharashtra) were also elected.

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What Can Swami Vivekananda Teach Us About Working In an Office?

A book that reimagines Swami Vivekananda's teachings for today's times.

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Photoshopped Image of NYT Front Page Praising PM Modi Goes Viral

The New York Times didn't carry any story on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on its front page on Sunday.

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14-Year-Old Sells Dahi Kachori To Support His Family, Netizens Lend Helping Hand

The video of the young boy went viral, and crowds of people flocked to his stall soon after to help him out.

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NTA Releases BBAU 2021 Entrance Test Admit Card: Here's How to Download

BBAU 2021 entrance test will be conducted from 28 to 30 September & 01, 03 and 04 October 2021.

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FAQ: India-Canada Direct Flights Resume Today, Here Are Rules You Need to Follow

As flights resume, what all do you need to keep in mind? Read our FAQ.

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After Bribery Charges, Panchjanya Compares Amazon to ‘East India Company 2.0’

Earlier this month, Panchjanya had accused Infosys of being aligned with the 'anti-national forces'.

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Tollywood Producer RR Venkat Passes Away; Ravi Teja, Sreena Vaitla Condole

Producer RR Venkat was known for films like Don Seenu and Businessman.

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Sunday, 26 September 2021

26,041 Fresh COVID Cases, 276 Deaths Reported in India in the Past 24 Hours

A total of 29,621 people have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

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Making it Work: Providing Medical Care in Kunduz, Afghanistan

A doctor from MSF gives a first-hand account of delivering medical treatment in a war-torn country.

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Google Celebrates Its 23rd Birthday With a Cake Doodle

Google Inc was official established in September 1998.

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Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar-Starrer Raksha Bandhan to Release on This Date

Raksha Bandhan co-stars Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar previously starred together in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha.

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Bharat Bandh: Farmers Block Highways in Punjab, Haryana; Traffic Affected

Catch all the live updates on the Bharat Bandh call by farmers here.

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Arjun Bijlani Lifts the Trophy for Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, Takes Home Rs 20 Lakh

While Arjun Bijlani won Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, Divyanka Tripathi was the first runner up.

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Germany Elections: Angela Merkel’s Party Loses Narrowly to Social Democrats

The Social Democrats claimed a "clear mandate" to lead a government for the first time since 2005.

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A Month After Taliban Takeover, Afghans’ Only Hope Is to Keep Revolting

In the absence of political elites, the task of negotiating & defending civil rights has been left to the masses.

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PM Modi Visits Construction Site of New Parliament Building, Inspects Work

This was PM Modi's first visit to the construction site of the new Parliament building.

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Gurgaon School Murder: Falsely Accused in 2017, Ashok Kumar Stays Badly Scarred

Ashok was falsely accused of murdering a student in 2017. 4 years on, life is still a struggle for him & his family.

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3 Dead as Cyclone Gulab Weakens Into Deep Depression Over Andhra Pradesh

At least three people were killed in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday due to Cyclone Gulab.

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World Tourism Day 2021: Theme, History and Significance

World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on 27 September.

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Sania Mirza & Zhang Shuai Win Ostrava Open WTA Doubles Title

Sania Mirza won her first doubles title since January 2020.

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IPL 2021: Harshal Patel's Heroics Help RCB Thrash MI by 54 Runs

Harshal Patel now has taken 9 wickets against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2021.

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IPL 2021: Harshal Patel Takes Hat-trick Against Mumbai Indians

Harshal Patel had taken a five-wicket haul against MI in IPL 2021 earlier in the year.

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Madhuri Dixit’s ‘Finding Anamika’ to Release on Netflix: Watch the Teaser Here

Watch the teaser of 'Finding Anamika' starring Madhuri Dixit Nene, that will release on Netflix.

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Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Expansion Today, 6-7 Ministers Expected To Be Inducted

Sources said that approximately six or seven new ministers are expected to be inducted into the expanded cabinet.

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Waive Board Exam Fees of Class 10, 12 Govt School Students: Delhi DoE Asks CBSE

DoE have been receiving a number of requests from parents expressing their inability to pay examination fee.

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India-US Ties Strengthen as Biden-Modi Declare a Partnership for Global Good

India has reason to be pleased because two of its biggest security problems have come into sharper focus.

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Cyclone Gulab Likely to Make Landfall in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha by Midnight

Heavy rainfall is expected in Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Ganjam, Kandhamal and Cuttack districts.

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Dilip Chhabria’s Son Arrested in Cheating Case Filed by Kapil Sharma

Kapil Sharma had given car designer Dilip Chhabria Rs 5.3 crore to design a vanity bus for him.

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Encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora, Two Terrorists Killed

One of the terrorists killed was involved in the killing of BJP leader Waseem Bari and two of his family members.

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Who Is Sneha Dubey, the Diplomat Who Slammed Pakistan at the UN?

Calling Pakistan "an arsonist disguised as a firefighter," Sneha Dubey's retort at the UN has been lauded online.

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12th Century Nataraj Statue Among 157 Artefacts Handed Over by US to India

Over 157 artefacts and antiquities have been handed over to India by the United States.

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PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat: 'Mark Gandhi Jayanti By Supporting Khadi'

PM Narendra Modi spoke about how Mahatma Gandhi associated cleanliness with his 'dream of Independence.'

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COVID-19 ‘Contained’, but Why Is Dengue Fever Wreaking Havoc in Uttar Pradesh?

Doctors absent, community centres shut, private clinics full – dengue cases point to UP's falling health system.

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Political Activism, Unity: What Led to 17 Indo-Canadians' Success in 2021 Polls

Political engagement, unity, and a stellar work ethic have advanced the Sikh community’s political clout in Canada.

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Jyothi Surekha Vennam Loses Final, Wins Silver in World Archery Championship

Jyothi Surekha Vennam won three silver medals at the 2021 World Archery Championships.

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India Reports 28,326 New COVID-19 Cases, 260 Deaths in Past 24 Hours

The total number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 3,03,476, as on Sunday.

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Saturday, 25 September 2021

Google Threatens to Sue Competition Commission of India Over 'Leak' Charge

The CCI, launched a probe two years ago into Google's alleged abuse of the Android Operating System (OS).

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CoWIN Certificate to Show Date of Birth of Fully Vaccinated Travelling Abroad

The issue of international acceptance of COVID vaccine certificates has become a controversy.

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Rohini Court Shootout: Police Arrest 2 Based on CCTV Footage From Outside Court

The two were arrested based on CCTV footage of their suspicious activity outside the court.

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Kamla Bhasin: An Author, a Feminist Icon Extraordinaire

Kamla Bhasin authored rhymes and storybooks for children and wrote them in a way so that no gender felt oppressed.

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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just For You

We sifted through the papers to find the best opinion reads, so you won't have to.

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Manipur Tribal Leader’s Murder: Video Shows Abduction in Police Presence

The Manipur government has suspended at least 14 police personnel over the abduction and brutal killing of Abonmai.

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IPL 2021: Shami and Bishnoi Help Punjab Defeat Hyderabad by 5 Runs

Punjab Kings move to the fifth spot in the IPL standings with 8 points from 10 matches.

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Netflix's Tudum: 'Finding Anamika', 'Heeramandi', 'Minnal Murali' & More

Netflix's Tudum: India Spotlight also featured information on Little Things 4 and Mismatched 2.

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IPL 2021: Holder Picks Three as Hyderabad's Restrict Punjab to 125/7

Punjab Kings scored only 26 runs in the first four overs.

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Rohini Court Firing: Lawyers Seek Protection But Knee-Jerk Measures May Backfire

Some lawyers suggest that physical production of dangerous criminals like Jitender Gogi should be stopped.

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Can a Non-Sikh Be Punjab's CM?: Here's Why This Question Itself is Wrong

Is this really an unwritten rule in Punjab? Or Is this being spread to project Sikhs in a certain way?

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Take The Quint’s Weekend Quiz To Find Out How up-to-Date You Are!

From PM Modi's US visit to Virat Kohli's retirement from IPL captaincy, have you been tracking the news this week?

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NEET's Socio-Economic Bias: 10 Takeaways from Tamil Nadu's A K Rajan Report

AK Rajan report found that NEET further alienates students of underprivileged socio-economic backgrounds.

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'Where is That Money?' WB CM Mamata Banerjee Slams Centre Over PM CARES Fund

Banerjee said that the Centre's statement on PM CARES Fund not being a government fund has confused everyone.

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Pratik Gandhi’s 'Bhavai': CBFC Objects to Title Change, Sends Show-Cause Notice

Pratik Gandhi's Bhavai's makers had issued a statement that they have the 'highest regard' for Hindu culture.

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Friday, 24 September 2021

Why This Lower Caste Family Has Been Living in a Toilet for Four Years

In Mahabubnagar, a family of four from a lower caste have been living in a toilet for close to four years now.

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'You Cannot Buy Justice': Muzaffarnagar Riot Rape Survivor's Unbreakable Resolve

"The rape survivor is not agreeing to compromise, so what can we do," the brother of the rape accused said.

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Maharashtra: Schools, Religious Places to Reopen in Oct, What Are the New SOPs?

Here's all we know about the new unlock guidelines.

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WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around Charanjit Channi's Swearing-in

From an edited clip of Navjot Singh Sidhu shared with a communal claim to fake Twitter accounts of Punjab CM.

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Kamla Bhasin: Eminent Feminist, Women's Rights Activist & Poet is No More

Bhasin had reportedly been diagnosed with cancer a few months ago.

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Taliban Fighting IS-K Is a Risky Idea That Will Benefit Only Pakistan

Each group’s literature and polemics aside, there are real developments that do not fit the “sworn enemy” argument.

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NFT-Powered Sports Stock Trading is All the Rage, But Mind the Legal Pitfalls

NFT market has witnessed a new interest amongst crypto enthusiasts – Fantasy sports trading.

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Kamlesh Tiwari Murder: SC Transfers Trial From Lucknow to Prayagraj

The plea contended that it is not safe for the petitioners, who are out on bail, to attend the court by themselves.

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HC Slams ‘Copy-Paste’ PIL Against Rakesh Asthana Being Made Delhi Police Chief

The court also adjourned the hearing to 27 September.

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US Visit | 'Quad Will Work as Force For Global Good': PM Modi at Summit

Prior to the Quad summit, PM Modi participated in a bilateral meet with US President Biden at the Oval Office.

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IPL 2021: Dhoni's CSK Defeat Kohli's RCB by 6 Wickets; Go to Top of the Table

MS Dhoni won the toss and asked Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bangalore to bat first in Sharjah.

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Maharashtra to Reopen Places of Worship From 7 October: Thackeray

The step comes hours after the decision to reopen a majority of the schools in the state from 4 October.

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What Does Assam Evictions Say About Lack of Social Security for the Landless?

How do these eviction drives affect lives and livelihoods of landless marginalised people?

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Congress Appoints New Tripura Party President & 5 Working Presidents

Birajit Sinha was appointed the new president of the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee by party chief Sonia Gandhi.

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IPL 2021: Bravo, Thakur Help CSK Hold RCB to 156/6 After Kohli, Padikkal Fifties

MS Dhoni won the toss and asked Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bangalore to bat first in Sharjah.

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What Is Ailing Anti-Maoist Operations in Chhattisgarh in the Last Few Years?

The state also reported the highest number of security personnel martyred during the same time.

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GATE 2022 Application Process Ends Today: Here's How to Apply

GATE 2022 examination is scheduled to be conducted on 5, 6, 12, and 13 February 2022.

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With AUKUS for Defence, Quad Can Now Focus on Other Things

PM Modi should focus on building bilateral ties with the US through a strong sense of multilateralism.

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Pics: Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan & Their Kids Return From Vacation

Kareena Kapoor has been posting photos from her trip on Instagram

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Thursday, 23 September 2021

CM Vijayan Presents Data to Counter Kerala Bishop's ‘Narcotic Jihad’ Remark

On Wednesday, the CM said that there was no factual basis to support what was currently being propagated.

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‘Contempt of the House’: Owaisi Writes to Om Birla After Attack on Residence

Owaisi said, "Intention of the attack was to intimidate me and prevent me from speaking my mind in the House."

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Markets Scale Record High as Sensex Breaches 60k, Nifty Just Short of 18K-Mark

The Nifty too touched a record intra-day high of 17,927.20 points.

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Team 'Kota Factory' on Season 2 and the Show’s Impact on Students

'Kota Factory Season 2' premieres on Netflix on 24 September.

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Delhi Woman Gets 2 Crore Compensation from ITC Maurya for Wrong Haircut

The woman had long hair that was then cut so short that it was only 4 inches long and reached her shoulders.

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This is The Song That Bigg Boss 15's 'Jungle' Theme Reminds Salman Khan of

Bigg Boss 15, hosted by Salman Khan, is all set to premiere on 2 October.

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When Can an Accused in Jail Get Medical Bail? Is it Possible in UAPA Cases?

Nearly all Bhima Koregaon accused have been denied medical bail despite serious ailments. Here's what the law says.

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Between Soviets and Taliban, How Panjshir Became a Land of Rebellion

Here's the story of Panjshir, which has resisted enemy powers, from Soviets to Taliban, for four decades.

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US VP Harris Acknowledged Pak’s Role in Terrorism at Meet With PM Modi: Shringla

PM Modi said in a tweet, "We talked about multiple subjects that will further cement the India-USA friendship."

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FAQ: Flu Season Amidst COVID-19 – How to Differentiate Between Symptoms?

COVID-19 and seasonal flu can have almost similar signs and symptoms. How do you know the difference?

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Freshworks IPO: Indian Tech Startup Creates 500 Millionaires in Trading Debut

Girish added that about 70 of these 500 employees are under the age of 30.

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No Trump For Modi, But India Still Has Some Good Cards to Play

Even with little room for manoeuvre, India can gain from its ties with the US on several fronts.

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Agencies Looking for Two Masterminds in Afghanistan in 3,000 kg Heroin Smuggling

Agency is investigating involvement of a woman in the 3,000 kg heroin smuggling case.

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Germany Elections Explained: Their Unique Voting System, Likely Winners & More

The race to succeed Angela Merkel as the next Chancellor has become hard to predict and exciting to follow.

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Kamala Harris Hails India's COVID Fight, PM Modi Calls Her an Inspiration

US Vice President Kamala Harris also welcomed India's announcement of resuming exports of COVID-19 vaccine.

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IPL 2021: Rohit Sharma Becomes First to Get 1000 Runs Against Single Opposition

KKR defeated MI by 7 wickets in Abu Dhabi.

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What to Expect from QUAD as PM Narendra Modi Visits the US

This will be the first time the Quad leaders will be meeting in-person since the group's revival in 2021.

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IPL 2021: Rahul Tripathi & Venkatesh Iyer Lead KKR to Stunning Win Against MI

KKR's win against defending champions MI puts them in the top 4.

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IPL 2021: KKR Bowlers Restrict MI to 155/6; Krishna, Ferguson Get 2 Wickets Each

IPL 2021: KKR captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and asked MI to bat first in Abu Dhabi.

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Wednesday, 22 September 2021

US FDA Clears Pfizer Booster Shots for Older and At-Risk Americans

Those over 65 who had received Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine to get a booster shot 6 months after their 2nd dose.

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'Can a Non-Sikh Be Punjab's CM?': This Question Itself is Wrong. Here's Why

Is this really an unwritten rule in Punjab? Or Is this being spread to project Sikhs in a certain way?

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Netflix's Britney VS Spears Trailer: Inside Britney Spears' Conservatorship

'I just want my life back,' says Britney Spears in an audio clip featured in the Britney VS Spears trailer.

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Taliban's Control of Afghanistan Cricket Could Affect Participation in T20 WC

In the past, Zimbabwe Cricket Board has been suspended by the ICC for Government involvement.

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'Sunny' Movie Review: Jayasurya's Film Is an Ode to Hope and Second Chances

Review of the new Malayalam film 'Sunny' starring Jayasurya, directed by Ranjith Sankar.

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'They're Family': Why is Mizoram at Odds With Centre Over Myanmar Refugees?

As Mizoram deals with a refugee influx, it’s important that the Centre acknowledges its shared history.

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‘Reforms Needed To Legitimise UNSC’: EAM Jaishankar Meets G4 Ministers

Urgency of reforming the UNSC in order to make it more “legitimate, effective and representative” was underlined.

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Quad Partnership On Track To Produce 1 Billion COVID Doses In India: Joe Biden

Biden added that the US would provide an additional $370 million to help deliver and administer the shots globally.

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East Delhi and Noida Make It Mandatory to Register Pets: How To Do It?

For the registration process, owners need to provide details like the pet's name, sex, breed, and photographs.

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With Taliban in Power, What Does the Future Hold for Afghanistan Cricket?

The broadcast of IPL 2021 has been reportedly banned in Afghanistan by the Taliban.

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Mahant Narendra Giri’s Death: UP Government Recommends a CBI Probe

On Wednesday, Anand Giri was sent to 14-day judicial custody.

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Figures Prove Catholic Bishop's 'Jihad' Remarks Not True: Pinarayi Vijayan

The Congress and the BJP here have been using this statement to attack Vijayan as he failed to react so far.

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Probe Panel Re-Issues Arrest Warrant Against Param Bir Singh

If Singh fails to appear before the panel on 6 October, he could face a non-bailable arrest warrant.

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International Day of Sign Languages 2021: Theme, History, and Significance

The first International Day of Sign Languages was observed in 2018.

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Dhawan and Iyer Help Delhi Sail to Victory Over SRH After Bowlers Shine

IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals lead the IPL standings with 14 points from 9 matches.

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International Travel Should Be Made Easier: PM Modi at COVID Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, departed from New Delhi for his five-day-long visit to the US.

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US Visit | 'Long Flight Means Chance to Go Through Papers,' PM Modi Tweets Photo

Catch all live updates of PM Narendra Modi's US visit here.

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UAPA Accused Atiq-Ur-Rehman Admitted to Agra Hospital as Health Deteriorates

Rehman has been accused of a 'conspiracy to create a law and order problem' in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras.

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IPL 2021: Delhi Bowlers Restrict Hyderabad to 134/9

Abdul Samad was SRH's highest-scorer with 28 runs.

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NIA Court Rejects Medical Bail Pleas of 4 Bhima-Koregaon Case Accused

The court has rejected the bail applications of Shoma Sen, Gautam Navlakha, Anand Teltumbde, and Vernon Gonsalves

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The Crown Drops Charges Against Three Sikh Men Facing Extradition Trial

The Crown's Prosecution Service dropped the charges against the three accused facing trial to be extradited to India

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Why Is the UK Government Hesitant To Recognise Vaccines Jabs from India?

Both

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Yogesh Singh Appointed as Vice Chancellor of Delhi University

Professor Neelima Gupta has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Dr Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar.

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Tuesday, 21 September 2021

EAM Jaishankar Meets Counterparts From UK, France on Sidelines of UNGA

India will take part in three meetings organised by UN Secretary General on Climate, Energy & Food Systems.

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Bengal Teacher Turns Streets Into Classrooms, After School Shut Since Lockdown

"I would see children just loitering about the village. I wanted to make sure their learning doesn't stop."

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Marathi Actor Ishwari Deshpande Dies in Car Accident in Goa: Report

Ishwari was set to make her Marathi film debut with Sunil Chauthmal's Premache Side Effects.

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Is Modi-Jaishankar’s ‘Love’ For Afghans All Talk & No Action?

India keeps professing its undying love for Afghans. But across 42 years, it never really cared about them.

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SAARC Ministers' Meet Called Off After Pakistan Insists on Taliban Presence

The meeting was cancelled due to 'lack of consensus' after several countries objected to Pakistan's proposal.

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Bigg Boss 15: Here's a List of the Confirmed Contestants

Are you ready for the new season of Bigg Boss? Here are few celebs you will be seeing in the show

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Why Minority Governments Have Been Good — and Sometimes Bad — for Canada

From Justin Trudeau’s point of view, and that of his key political staff, a minority government is still a win.

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Assam, Nagaland CMs Hold Meeting With Naga Group NSCN(IM) in Dimapur

The meeting with NSCN(IM), which is the largest armed Naga group, was confirmed by Nagaland minister Neiba Kronu.

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COVID Reproductive Value Falls Below 1 in September

The R-value refers to how many people an infected person infects on average.

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No, Dalveer Bhandari Hasn't Been Elected as 'Chief Justice' of ICJ

Justice Dalveer Bhandari is a member-judge at the ICJ, not the 'chief justice' of the organisation.

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Narendra Giri's Death: Land Deals, Blackmail: What led to Guru-Shishya Fallout

Prayagraj police has constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the high-profile "suicide" case.

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PM Modi to Meet Joe Biden, Apple CEO on US Visit: Here's a Look at His Itinerary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark upon a five-day-long visit to the United States on 22 September.

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Coal Scam: HC Declines Interim Relief to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, Wife

The high court asked the ED to respond on Banerjee's and his wife's plea within three days.

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World Rhino Day 2021: History and Significance

World Rhino Day is celebrated every year on 22 September.

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World Car-Free Day 2021: History and Significance

World Car-Free Day is celebrated every year on 22 September

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World Rose Day 2021: History and Significance

World Rose Day, a day dedicated to cancer patients is observed every year on 22 September.

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Kartik Tyagi Defends 4 Runs In Last Over, Punjab Kings Lose Last-Ball Thriller

Kartik Tyagi's magical final over helped Rajasthan finish on the winning side.

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British High Commissar to Pak Says Govt Didn't Advice ECB to Pull Out of Tour

British High Commissioner to Pakistan Cristian Turner said the ECB was an "independent" body.

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Arshdeep Singh's Fifer Helps Punjab Bowl Rajasthan Out for 185

Arshdeep Singh picked up a fifer for Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals.

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Russia Elections: Putin's Party Gains Parliamentary Majority Yet Again

As Putin thanked voters, the opposition leaders alleged widespread fraud.

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'Shows Impunity': Owaisi After Hindu Sena Men Allegedly Vandalise His Home

The attackers are said to have assaulted Owaisi's aide who stays at the residence.

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With Defections & Dissension, Why is Bengal BJP Seeming Directionless?

Ever since their electoral defeat, the BJP has been struggling to keep its party together in West Bengal.

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Monday, 20 September 2021

India Captain Mithali Raj Achieves Another Milestone in First ODI vs Australia

Mithali Raj has scored five consecutive half centuries in ODI cricket.

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Punjab CM Channi, Prez Sidhu Will Fight Polls Jointly: AICC's Randeep Surjewala

On Monday, Harish Rawat had said the elections would be fought under Navjot Sidhu, which was met with criticism.

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Will Avenge This on the Ground: Ramiz Raja Tells NZ, England

After New Zealand, the England men and women have also withdrawn from their tour of Pakistan.

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Bengal Teacher Turns Streets Into Classrooms, After School Shut Since Lockdown

"I would see children just loitering about the village. I wanted to make sure their learning doesn't stop."

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The IT Team Was Very Happy With Our Documents: Sonu Sood

Sonu Sood responds to allegations of tax evasion and illegal funding.

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US To Allow Entry to Fully Vaccinated Foreign Air Travellers From November

Fully vaccinated travellers from China, India, Brazil, the EU, and Britain, will be allowed to enter the US.

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Where Does India Stand In the Indo-Pacific Nuclear Tinderbox?

With more nations building their nuclear arsenal, the Indo-Pacific is becoming a high-risk place.

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Varun Chakravarthy Will be Key Factor When He Plays for India: Virat Kohli

Varun Chakravarthy's three-wicket haul derailed the Royal Challengers Bangalore batting in Abu Dhabi.

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Joe Biden to Host PM Modi for Bilateral Meeting on 24 September: White House

Later, PM Modi will also be participating in the UN General Debate.

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party Likely To Win Elections: Reports

According to Elections Canada, Liberals were leading in 146 electoral districts.

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International Day of Peace 2021: Theme, History and Significance

The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly.

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Fractionalised NFTs: Know Your NFTs? You Can Own One Too! At Least a Part of It

NFTs are not similar to popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as they are unique and cannot be interchanged.

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Is Amarinder Singh's Exit in Punjab a Leaf Out of BJP's Gujarat Playbook?

Even though both the parties executed an exercise almost similar in style, the question is — who did it better?

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This Chennai Start-Up Helps Hundreds of People in Getting Blood Donors Easily

Within just 2 months of launch, the App has over 18000 blood donors and has helped in saving lives of 160 people

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Amrit Mathur: Attractive Match Fee But Why no Contracts For Domestic Cricketers?

Pakistan, Australia and England have contracts for domestic players - so why can't India follow?

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I-Core Ponzi Scam: Bengal Minister Manas Ranjan Bhunia Interrogated by CBI

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had also served a notice to the minister in the same ponzi scam.

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Old Photo of Raid at Bhopal Hookah Bar Revived With a Communal Spin

A total of 26 boys and 7 girls were arrested during the raid at the hookah bar in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal.

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Varun's Going to be a Key Factor When He Plays For India: Virat Kohli

Varun Chakravarthy picked up 3 wickets in KKR's victory over RCB.

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After NZ, England Cancel Men's and Women's Tours to Pakistan

England's men's and women's teams were to play in Pakistan in October.

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IPL 2021: KKR Trump Virat Kohli's RCB, Win With 10 Overs to Spare

KKR have won their third match of the season, after playing eight matches.

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Does the Change of Guard in Punjab Signal a Congress Party Makeover?

In a surprise pick, Congress chose Dalit Sikh Charanjit Singh Channi as the new Punjab Chief Minister.

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IPL: Andre Russell & Varun Chakravarthy Pick 3 Each, RCB Bowled Out for 92

Virat Kohli got out on 5 and AB de Villiers fell on a duck.

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J&K: Mobile, Internet Suspended in Uri After Infiltration Attempt: Report

Mobile and internet services were blocked in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri after a bid was made to penetrate the border.

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Facebook India Appoints Rajiv Aggarwal as Director of Public Policy

Aggarwal comes to Facebook after being Uber’s Head of Public Policy for India and South Asia.

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Sunday, 19 September 2021

'Baffled': Sunil Jakhar After Rawat Says Congress to Fight Polls Under Sidhu

"It’s likely to undermine CM’s authority but also negate the very ‘raison d’être’ of his selection as CM," he said.

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Former MP Kirit Somaiya Detained, BJP Slams Maharashtra Government

On Monday, Somaiya was detained at Karad Railway Station in Satara district, while travelling to Kolhapur by train.

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How This Mumbai Cab Driver Found His Lost Son on Ganesh Chaturthi

Comedian Aditi Mittal took to her Twitter to share this wholesome story- check it out here.

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Dan Levy to Kate Winslet: Celebs at Their Stylish Best at Emmys Red Carpet

Take a look at some of the standout outfits at this year's Emmy Awards.

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World Cleanup Day: 48 Hrs, 6000 Kilos of Paper Waste Collected by Mumbaikars

Volunteers from the Dawoodi Bohra community collected paper waste from housing societies, offices and schools.

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Punjab To Have 2 Deputy CMs, Says Harish Rawat; Sunil Kumar Jakhar Refuses Post

Party leader Pawan Kumar Bansal said Sukhjinder Randhawa and Brahm Mohindra will be the two deputies.

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At The Sight of His Redemption, Ruturaj Revives CSK in Remarkable Mumbai Triumph

Ruturaj Gaikwad was named Man of the Match in Chennai's win over Mumbai in the IPL 2021 match on Sunday night.

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Emmys 2021 Full Winners List: 'The Crown', 'Mare of Easttown' Win Big

Kate Winslet, Olivia Colman, Josh O Connor won acting honours at this year's Emmys.

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BJP Rakes up #MeToo Allegation, Others Congratulate New Punjab CM Channi

Swearing-in ceremony of Punjab CM-designate Charanjit Singh Channi is scheduled to take place on Monday at 11 am.

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Undecided: Mahesh Bhupathi on Relationship Status With Leander Paes

Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes tell us where their relationship stands now.

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Karnataka: 3 Arrested For 'Didn't Spare Mahatma Gandhi' Threat to BJP Leaders

The right-wing activists targeted the leaders over the demolition of a temple in Mysuru’s on 10 September.

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CGI Influencers Earn Crores in Sponsorships; But This 'AI Dream' Has a Dark Side

The Quint spoke to experts to understand why brands are moving towards AI-based virtual influencers.

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Delhi Riots: Why Has Delhi Police Probe Been So 'Poor'? Are Courts Doing Enough?

Practising and expert criminal lawyers say that beyond these eye grabbing court orders, the courts must do more.

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In Kerala, 2 Teachers Built 150 Houses for Homeless People In 6 Years

2 teachers decided to start the House Challenging Project after they heard about a Class 8 student who was homeless.

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India at ZAPAD-2021: What It Means for Our Ties With Russia & China

China and Pakistan were observers and not participants while India and Russia showcased their joint skills at ZAPAD.

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Emmys 2021: Apple TV+ Show 'Ted Lasso' Leads With 13 Nominations

The Emmys is being held in Los Angeles’ Event Deck at L.A. Live.

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IPL 2021: Ruturaj Gaikwad & Chennai Bowlers Ensure Win Against Mumbai Indians

Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 88 off 58 deliveries to set up the win for CSK against MI.

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Virat Kohli to Step Down as Royal Challengers Bangalore Captain After IPL 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore will play Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday.

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Watch: Neeraj Chopra's Sensational Performance in Commercial

Neeraj Chopra is won India's only Gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

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IPL 2021: Ruturaj Gaikwad Leads Comeback as CSK Score 156/6 Against MI

CSK lost their first four wickets in the powerplay and had a batter retired hurt.

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'Have Declined the Offer, Punjab CM Must Be a Sikh': Ambika Soni

The Congress is expected to announce the name of Amarinder Singh's successor today.

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Watch: Samantha Prabhu Shuts Down Reporter Who Asks About Her Divorce Rumours

Samantha Prabhu shuts down reporter who asks her about rumours of her separation with Naga Chaitanya

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King Kohli, the T20I Captain, Without a Crown To Show For

A look at Virat Kohli's career as India's T20 captain.

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Who Are the Sri Lankan Players Brought in for Remainder of IPL 2021?

Why are there so few players from Sri Lanka in the IPL?

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IPL 2021: Adil Rashid & Aiden Markram Among Top New Players in UAE

The second half of IPL 2021 kicks off on 19 September with Mumbai Indians facing Chennai Super Kings.

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'Rise Above & Think of Country, Party': Ashok Gehlot on Amarinder's Resignation

"I hope that Captain Amarinder Singh ji will not take any such step which will harm the Congress party," he tweeted.

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Mumbai: 5th Sero Survey Reveals Over 86% Population To Have Antibodies

The survey found that 90.26 percent antibodies were present in people who had received one or both vaccine doses.

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Assam Teen in Shorts Forced to Wrap Curtain Around Herself Before Taking Exam

An invigilator stopped Jublee Tamuli from entering the exam hall because she was wearing shorts.

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Full List of IPL 2021 Player Replacements

16 replacement players have been signed on by IPL teams to play the 2021 season in the UAE.

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'Paka' Film Review: Malayalam Filmmaker Nithin Lukose's Powerful Debut at TIFF

Review of the Malayalam film 'Paka' which screened at the Toronto International Film Festival

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Saturday, 18 September 2021

Divya Agarwal Wins Bigg Boss OTT, Takes Home Rs 25 Lakh

Divya Agarwal is the first winner of Bigg Boss OTT

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SpaceX | 4 Space Tourists Return to Earth After 3 Days in Orbit

The space tourists were the first space travellers to end their flight in the Atlantic since Apollo 9 in 1969.

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After Captain's Exit, Congress Likely to Announce New Punjab CM Today

Navjot Singh Sidhu, Sunil Jakhar, and Pratap Singh Bajwa are some of the probable candidates.

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Sonia Gandhi Wants to Step Down Too: Tharoor Seeks Change of Cong Leadership

"If Rahul Gandhi wishes to take over, it should happen quickly," Shashi Tharoor said.

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Take The Quint’s Weekend Quiz To Find Out How up-to-Date You Are!

From TIME's Most Influential People of 2021 to an SL player's retirement, have you been tracking the news this week?

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Punjab Congress: 3 Possible Scenarios as High Command Decides Next CM

Who the Congress chooses as the next CM of Punjab may boil down to one key question.

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Climate Change: Is An Urban Water Crisis Caused Only By Water Scarcity?

Water crises in urban areas aren't just caused by scarcity, but by technological, social and economic factors.

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Resurgence of Pakistani Taliban: Islamabad’s Frankenstein Moment?

The growing TTP attacks in Pakistan are concerning given the group's long-standing ties with the Afghan Taliban.

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Thamirabarani: 1155 BC 'Civilisation' in Tamil Nadu Benefits Dravidian Politics

Will further excavations help in the making of a Dravidian politics that has the backing of archeological findings?

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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just For You

We sifted through the papers to find the best opinion reads, so you won't have to.

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Ganesh Visarjan 2021: Wishes, Images and Quotes for Anant Chaturdashi

Here are some images, quotes and wishes to send to your loved ones on this auspicious occasion.

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'Congress is a Sinking Ship': AAP, Omar Abdullah React to Punjab CM's Exit

AAP spokesperson Raghav Chadha spoke in Punjabi and said, "Governance of Punjab has been the biggest casualty."

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SC Collegium Recommends 8 Chief Justices for Various High Courts

The collegium has also recommended over two dozen names of high court judges for transfer.

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Can Modi Negotiate FTAs Under the Swadeshi Jagran Manch's Shadow?

The RSS-affiliated outfit, which had staunchly opposed India’s RCEP membership, now says it’s in favour of FTAs.

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France Recalls Ambassadors to US, Australia Over Submarine Deal Row

Canberra scrapped a deal to acquire French-designed submarines and will invest in the US nuclear-powered submarines.

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IT Dept Says Actor Sonu Sood Evaded Tax of Over Rs 20 Crore: Report

Income tax officials had conducted searches at six places linked to Sonu Sood's house.

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KEAM 2021 Result Declared: Here’s How To Check It

KEAM 2021 exam was conducted on 5 August 2021.

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India Doesn’t Believe In Clash of Civilisations: MEA Disagrees With Rawat

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said that as for Asian solidarity, it is for China and India to set an example.

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Kohli to Step Down as T20 Captain; But What About His Place in the Format?

Virat Kohli will step down as Indian T20 captain after the T20 World Cup later this year.

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Was Fired From Projects Because I Was Pregnant: Neha Dhupia

Did you know Neha Dhupia tested COVID positive when she was four-and-a-half months pregnant? She tell us about it.

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Friday, 17 September 2021

Communal Forces Trying to Lure College Girls into Terrorism: Kerala CPM Warns

The CPM note alleged that "there are deliberate attempts to drive the Christian segment against the Muslims".

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Neeraj's Javelin, Lovlina's Gloves Draw High Bids at E-Auction of PM's Mementos

Neeraj Chopra had gifted his javelin to PM Modi after returning from the Tokyo Olympics with a Gold medal.

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Anabelle Rathore Review: Taapsee & Sethupathi Stuck in a Dull, Unfunny Film

Anabelle Rathore is currently streaming on Disney+Hotstar.

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The Local Entrepreneurs Who Are Going Big And Going To Your Homes!

Amazon “sellerbrates” each entrepreneurial journey as they go from ‘round-the-street-corners to being one click away

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Never Overstay Your Welcome: Ravi Shastri Hopes to Finish With T20 WC Title

Ravi Shastri had to stay back in England as he was recovering from COVID-19.

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US Admits Drone Strike in Kabul That Killed 10 Civilians Was a ‘Tragic Mistake'

The US officials had earlier described the drone attack that killed 10 civilians as "righteous".

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Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s ‘Haqqani Tribe’ Comment is No Gaffe

Last year, in what has been later called ‘a slip of tongue’, Imran called Osama bin Laden a shaheed, a martyr.

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Only 8% Kids Have Internet Access in Rural India: COVID Exposes Digital Divide

Little or no focus on the future of students who don’t have access to online education, as netas debate love Jihad

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Canada Federal Elections 2021: More Supply Won’t Solve Housing Crisis

The supply of housing has grown in lockstep with new households, even as average household sizes have fallen.

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Why Assam Recorded Highest Crime Rate Against Women For 4th Consecutive Year

Assam's crime rate against women is 154.3 – which is almost thrice the national average of 56.5.

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How Much Fake News Did You Fall For? Take Our Quiz And Find Out!

Take our quiz to find out how much fake news you fell for this week.

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In Photos: India This Week

From the new Gujarat CM to heavy rains in UP, here's a glimpse of India this week.

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Periyar Sowed Seeds of Social Justice in Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin

Stalin had earlier declared 17 September, the birth anniversary of Periyar, as Social Justice Day.

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NCRB Data Indicates: 'Vikas' Kaafi Real-ly is 'Too Late'

You know how they say, “you can’t have your cake and eat it too”? In Vikas’s case, he can’t have it at all.

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Thursday, 16 September 2021

'Fear for Father & Brother Lives, They're Stuck in Kabul': Afghanistan Student

'I planned to go back to my country after finishing studies in India but now I don't know,' said Afghanistan student

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I'm Sorry: Priyanka Chopra Apologises for Participation in 'The Activist'

On Thursday, Global Citizen, the company behind 'The Activist' had announced a formal change, after criticism.

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14 Injured After Under-Construction Flyover Collapses in Mumbai's Bandra East

The flyover connects BKC main road and Santa Cruz–Chembur Link Road in Mumbai.

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Over 600 Eminent Personalities Condemn ED Raids at Harsh Mander's Home, Office

They called it a move by the Centre’s government institutions “to silence every critic of the present government”.

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Pegasus Snooping in 2019: Did Modi Government Investigate? Not Really, Say RTIs

In 2019, the centre claimed it was looking into the matter. Two years on, it has "no information" about its probe.

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Remembering Periyar on Social Justice Day: Is This the TN He Envisioned?

Periyar stood for women empowerment. However even in 2021 there is hardly any representation of women in politics.

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Rohit Sharma is Obvious Choice After Virat Kohli Relinquishes T20 Captaincy

Virat Kohli announced on Thursday that he would step down from India captaincy in T20Is after the World Cup.

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Tablighi Jamaat: CJI Ramana is Right, Indian Media Can Turn Everything Communal

Sadly, accusations happen with a bang but acquittals happen with a whimper.

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'In Touch With All Concerned': MEA on Reports of an Indian Kidnapped in Kabul

Bansri Lal Arendeh was reportedly kidnapped at gunpoint on Tuesday in Afghanistan's capital city, Kabul.

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‘Govt May Rob the Media of Its Independence’: HC Stays Sub-Clauses of IT Rules

The HC said, "The oversight mechanism to control the media by the government may rob the media of its independence."

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No-Repeat Cabinet or Boomerang: What Will Work for BJP in Gujarat?

Gujarat is known as a laboratory for all BJP experiments so PM Modi reportedly put his No Repeat Theory in practice.

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Parents Happy With Tokyo Bronze but Upset I Competed With Injury: Bajrang Punia

Bajrang Punia won a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics despite competing with an injured knee.

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Clean-ups Around the World Uncover the Worst Litter Hotspots

The data was analysed from 29,798 coastal clean-ups around the world.

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King Kohli, the T20I Captain, Without a Crown To Show For

A look at Virat Kohli's career as India's T20 captain.

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Old Video of Karnataka's Jog Falls Circulated as Athirappally Falls in Kerala

This video of Jog Falls in Karnataka is an old one, an official of Karnataka tourism told us.

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12 Dead as Heavy Rains Lash Several Districts of Uttar Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alert in parts of Uttar Pradesh because of heavy rainfall.

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Ganguly Says Virat Decision to Step Down "Made Keeping in Mind Future Roadmap"

Sourav Ganguly and Jay Shah react as Virat Kohli announces decision to step down from T20 captaincy after T20 WC.

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Make KL Rahul Vice-Captain, Advises Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar said he feels KL Rahul should be made India's vice-captain after Virat steps down.

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Pramila Jayapal, Other US Congresswomen Condemn Xenophobia Post 9/11

Pramila Jayapal along with Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Judy Chu introduced a resolution in the US Congress.

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Jacqueline Fernandez Tells Arjun Kapoor How She Deals With Online Hate

Jacqueline Fernandez revealed that she had a crush on Leonardo DiCaprio, and Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter.

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Telecom Reforms: How Realistic Will the Impact Be on Vodafone Idea?

Are the reforms enough to keep Vodafone Idea afloat for the next few years? Tune in!

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Over 30k Fresh COVID Cases in India; Death Toll Rises by 431 to Reach 4.43 Lakh

According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 3,42,923 active cases across the country.

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Vishal Bhardwaj Teams up With Tabu & Ali Fazal For Spy Thriller 'Khufiya'

Vishal Bhardwaj's upcoming film Khufiya will release on Netflix.

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Wednesday, 15 September 2021

'Early Signs of Al-Qaeda Regrouping in Afghanistan': CIA Deputy Director

The director of the US's Defense Intelligence Agency said that the Al-Qaeda could regroup within 1-2 years.

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Grateful: Priyanka Chopra Joins Producers Guild of America as Member

Producers Guild of America mentioned on Twitter that Priyanka Chopra has 14 producer credits to her name.

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Virat Kohli & Co's Tour of New Zealand Postponed to 2022: Report

New Zealand will tour India in November for 2 Tests and 3 T20Is.

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The Activist: Following Backlash, Priyanka's Co-Host Julianne Hough Pens Note

Julianne Hough, who'll be judging The Activist along with Priyanka Chopra & Usher, writes why she signed the show.

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Messi's Champions League Debut Doesn't Go to Plan, PSG Held by Brugge

Star-studded PSG could not get past Belgian champions Club Brugge on the opening day and were held to 1-1 draw.

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Most Cases of Crimes Against SCs in 2020 Reported From UP: NCRB Report

Uttar Pradesh, which had 12,714 cases, was followed by Bihar (7,368), Rajasthan (7,017), and Madhya Pradesh (6,899).

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COVID-19 Can Approach Endemic Stage in the Next Six Months: Health Body Chief

Dr Sujeet Singh said COVID could be managed if the mortality and morbidity remained under control.

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Was US Exit From Afghanistan the Final Blow to Its Superpower Status?

It’s hard to find any logic in America’s flat-out withdrawal from such a strategically important region.

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6 Children Die of Fever in Haryana's Palwal, Water Contamination Likely Cause

The six children who died in the outbreak were below the age of 10, and had tested negative for COVID-19 and dengue.

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'Very Unhappy': SC on Centre's 'Cherry-Picking' in Tribunal Appointments

The top court gave Centre two weeks, as the last opportunity, to make good the appointments and furnish reasons.

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NEET Suicides | ‘Beg You, Please Don’t End Your Lives’: TN CM Stalin to Students

MK Stalin said, "NEET shuts down the little opportunity that has opened up for students."

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Covaxin May Get WHO Approval by Month-End: NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog's Member, Health, VK Paul said a positive decision could be coming in, before the end of the month.

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'Kerala Christians Face No Threat': First Bishop To Deny 'Narcotics Jihad' Claim

Bishop Geevarghese Mor Coorilos says those in power should not give statements which can be used by communal forces.

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World Ozone Day 2021: Theme, History, Significance

World Ozone Day is celebrated every year on 16 September

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TMC's Arpita Ghosh Resigns as Rajya Sabha MP

Ghosh's resignation was accepted by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu.

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WB, Odisha See Max Increase in Crimes Against Women; Total Crime Rate Up by 28%

Crimes against women cases declined by 8.3%, from 4,05,326 in 2019 to 3,71,503 cases in 2020, revealed NCRB report.

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17-Year-Old NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur

The 17-year-old student from Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district was found dead in her house in Sathampadi village.

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PM Modi, Mamata, Mullah Baradar Among TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2021

The list also includes US President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping and SII CEO Adar Poonawalla

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AAP Releases List of 100 Candidates for Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls

The AAP has become the first political party to declare its list of candidates.

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Why is Kerala Catholic Bishop Passing Remarks Against Muslims?

The bishop allegedly claimed that Muslim's are committing "narcotic jihad” by luring non-Muslims into Islam.

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Mumbai Police Introduces 'Nirbhaya Squads' To Prevent Crimes Against Women

Under the initiative, a Nirbhaya squad will be created at every police station in Mumbai.

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PM Narendra Modi To Inaugurate New Defence Ministry Office on Thursday

The space vacated will be redeveloped for the PM's new residence and office as part of the Central Vista project.

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Indian American Teens From Illinois Spread Awareness About ADHD, Bust Myths

Three students from Stevenson High School try to create awareness about ADHD through Project A Squared.

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We Asked You To Write Messages To Our 'Shershaah' Soldiers, And You Delivered!

What an amazing response we got!

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Tuesday, 14 September 2021

Can’t Believe I’m Alive: Actor Nikita Rawal Says She Was Robbed at Gunpoint

Nikita Rawal further said that she hid in the cupboard for her own safety.

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Did Apple Use RD Burman’s ‘Dum Maro Dum’ at the iPhone 13 Launch?

Apple used the song 'Work All Day' by Footsie in their iPhone 13 ad which samples from the 1971 hit Dum Maaro Dum.

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Accused in Rape of Hyderabad 6-Yr-Old Will Be Killed in Encounter: Telangana Min

His controversial remarks come just a day after the state's Congress chief Revanth Reddy made a similar demand.

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BJP Launches University After Raja Mahendra Pratap, But Can It Claim His Legacy?

Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh University in UP's Aligarh on Tuesday.

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JEE Main 2021 Session 4 Result Declared, Link to Activate Soon

JEE Main 2021 session 4 result link will activate soon on jeemain.nta.nic.in

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Apple Unveils iPhone 13, iPhone Mini, iPhone 13 Pro Max: Check Prices & Specs

Here is everything we know about Apple's new range of iPhones.

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Here’s Why Britney Spears Deleted Her Instagram Account

On 13 September, Britney Spears had announced her engagement to Sam Asghari, on Instagram.

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WB, Odisha See Max Increase in Crimes Against Women; Decline in Delhi, UP: NCRB

A total of 3,71,503 cases were registered in 2020, showing a decline of 8.3% from the 4,05,326 in 2019.

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Orphaned by COVID, 15-Year-Old Aryan Gives Up His Dreams of Becoming a Cricketer

"Last time I saw my father was over a video call. He couldn't speak because he had an oxygen mask on," Aryan said.

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Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, and the Curious Voodoo of Regional Parties

Regional parties rarely manage to woo voters outside their own states. Can Mamata or Kejriwal reverse the trend?

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'Extend Visa of Afghan Students': ICCR Appeals to Home Ministry

ICCR President Sahasrabuddhe said there are no plans to stop or reduce the number of scholarships to Afghan students

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HC Strikes Down Centre’s Notification Raising Highway Speed Limit to 120 Kmph

The Centre on 6 April 2018 had increased the speed limit of motor vehicles to 120 km/hr on highways.

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Kingmakers? Here Are the NRIs To Watch for in Canada Polls 2021

As Canada gears up for polls on 20 September, we look at the NRI candidates in the fray.

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International Day of Democracy 2021: History, Significance and Quotes

First International Day of Democracy was celebrated in the year 2008.

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Happy Engineer's Day 2021: Quotes, Wishes and Messages

Here are some quotes, wishes and messages for you to send your engineer friends on Engineers Day 2021.

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1 Yr On, Priyanka Expresses Concern Over Delay in Justice to Hathras Rape Victim

Last year, a Dalit girl was allegedly raped by four youths in a village in Hathras.

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Why Does Tamil Nadu Want Permanent NEET Exemption for its Medical Aspirants?

How does the NEET exam impact Tamil Nadu's medical aspirants?

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Karnataka Police Arrest 4 After Video of Sexual Assault on Dalit Woman Surfaces

According to police, the woman was abducted by the accused from a bus stop and was gangraped in a field.

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'Words Misinterpreted': Amarinder Singh Defends His Stance on Farmers' Protest

CM Singh had appealed to farmers not to hold protests in Punjab, since they were hurting trade and industry.

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A-G Allows Contempt Case Against Ajeet Bharti for 'Derogatory' Video on SC

A-G Venugopal found contents of the video "vituperative, gross and highly derogatory" to the Supreme Court of India.

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Monday, 13 September 2021

Can Tamil Nadu's Bill Seeking Exemption From NEET Stand the Test of Law?

The Bill has challenged a central law and will make a difference only with the Presidential assent.

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2007 Photo From China Shared As Waterlogging at Delhi Airport

This photo from 2007 shows staff of Shandong Airlines pushing an aircraft at the Yantai airport in China.

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Indian American Teens From Illinois Spread Awareness About ADHD, Bust Myths

Three students from Stevenson High School try to create awareness about ADHD through Project A Squared.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore's New Players Have Great Skillsets: Virat Kohli

The second phase of IPL 2021 begins on 19 September in UAE.

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Hindi Diwas 2021: Wishes, Images, Quotes

Here are some wishes, images, messages and quotes to send to your friends and family on the occasion of Hindi Diwas

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Assam Govt Asks Foreigners' Tribunals To Give Opinion, Not Orders on Nationality

The FTs are quasi-judicial bodies that decide citizenship in Assam, set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 1964.

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'India Willing To Stand by Afghans': EAM S Jaishankar at UN Meet on Afghanistan

Speaking at a UN meeting, S Jaishankar said that India is monitoring the developments in Afghanistan with concern.

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RN Ravi’s Exit: Nagaland Governor Refused to Toe NSCN’s Line

Ravi, who had his ears to the ground, perhaps rubbed the Rio government and the NSCN(IM) the wrong way.

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BCCI Made ECB Cancel 5th Test, But What's Next? What Does England Stand To Lose?

India wanted the series cancelled despite no COVID_19 cases among the players, then why should ECB pay the price?

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PM Narendra Modi To Attend First In-Person Quad Leaders Summit in the US

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also address the UN General Assembly in New York on 25 September.

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Rohingya Refugee Crisis – Worst Humanitarian Crisis in Contemporary Period

Rohingya refugees have fled Myanmar since the year 2000.

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Failed, Jailed & Forgotten: The Pains of Delhi's Juvenile 'Justice' System

Children failed by the institutions of care are subjected to a system that sets them up for failure

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Income Tax Search vs Survey: Is There a Difference & What Rights Do You Have?

IT officials said they were conducting a survey, not a raid at Newslaundry & Newsclick, but questions remain.

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West Bengal Govt Questions NHRC Panel's Credibility: SC To Hear Plea on 20 Sept

The state government's plea had argued that committee report was prepared in great haste.

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‘False Chargesheets’: Citizens Mark One Year of Umar Khalid’s Imprisonment

Syeda Hameed said the regime was scared of Umar's courage. "For them an educated Muslim is an eyesore,” she added.

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ICMR and IIT Bombay Get Nod for Using Drones From Civil Aviation Ministry

ICMR has got permission for conducting experimental vaccine delivery at Andaman & Nicobar, Manipur & Nagaland.

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Tamil Nadu Rural Civic Body Polls in 9 Districts To Be Held on 6 & 9 October

The Election Commission announced that the counting of votes at the nine districts will be held on 12 October.

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First Foreign Commercial Flight After Taliban Takeover Lands at Kabul Airport

Earlier, an Afghan airline resumed domestic services on 3 September.

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Sunday, 12 September 2021

JEE Advanced 2021 Registrations To Begin From Today: Here's How to Apply

JEE Advanced 2021 exam will be held on 3 October 2021.

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Bhupendra Patel To Take Oath as Gujarat CM Today; Amit Shah To Attend

BJP leader Bhupendra Patel is scheduled to take oath as chief minister of Gujarat at 2:20 pm on Monday.

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5th Test Abandoned, Forfeited, or Postponed? ECB Reach Out to ICC: Reports

India led the five-match series up until the final Test 2-1.

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MK Stalin Introduces Bill in TN Assembly Seeking Permanent Exemption From NEET

This comes after a 20-year-old boy died by suicide in Tamil Nadu's Salem, hours before he was to appear for NEET.

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J&K Cop Killed in Srinagar: Thousands Attend Funeral, Assailants Identified

The 25-year-old officer was fired at when he was returning from a medical facility in Khanyar, downtown Srinagar.

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Britney Spears Announces Engagement to Sam Asghari

Britney Spears shared a video with Sam Asghari, flaunting her engagement ring.

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Kumail Nanjiani Learned How to Be a 'Pro' from Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek

Kumail Nanjiani added that Angelina Jolie wouldn't 'go back to her trailer' during the film's shoot.

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Taliban Spokesmen Are Scoring Self-Goals, Especially on Gender Issues

On 9 September, Taliban spokesman Sayed Zekrullah Hashimi said, “A woman can’t be a minister."

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Are Delhi Govt Hospitals Ready for COVID 3rd Wave? The Quint's Ground Report

'We can build health infrastructure but how to deal with shortage of experienced medical staff,' said a doctor.

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SC to Hear Pleas Seeking Independent Probe Into Pegasus Snooping Today

The Centre is expected to submit an affidavit detailing its response to the pleas filed in the Supreme Court.

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Asghar Afghan Slams Australia Captain Tim Paine for Boycott Comments

Australia have threatened to cancel their Test match against Afghanistan if women aren't allowed to play.

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Daniil Medvedev Wins US Open, Denies Novak Djokovic Calendar Grand Slam

Daniil Medvedev won the US Open men's singles final in straight sets.

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Akshay Kumar Reacts to PM Narendra Modi's Condolence Letter After Mom's Demise

PM Narendra Modi called the way Akshay Kumar took care of his mother Aruna Bhatia "inspiring".

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Rohit Sharma Could Take Over White-Ball Captaincy from Virat Kohli: Report

Rohit Sharma is the IPL's most decorated captain.

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Indian Americans Are Progressing, But With Power Comes Responsibility

The IAAS found that living in the US doesn’t truly change the diasporic sentiment or opinion towards caste.

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Watch: Sachin Tendulkar, Madhuri Dixit Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, Perform Aarti

Watch how some of your favourite celebrities celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi.

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Maharashtra: Man Rapes Teen in Ulhasnagar, 2 Police Stations Refuse To File Case

Two police stations had refused to lodge the girl's complaint, saying that the crime had not occurred in their area.

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Women Can Attend Universities in Segregated Classrooms, Islamic Dress: Taliban

Female students will be taught by women teachers in gender-segregated classrooms, Taliban education minister said.

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Earlier Only Those Who Used To Say ‘Abba Jaan’ Got Ration, Says Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath also called the Congress party 'mother of terrorism'

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As SC Opens Up NDA for Women, Ground Rules Set To Change in Hitherto Male Ground

The SC ruling is certainly landmark for women aspiring to earn permanent commission.

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'Treated Worse Than Animals': Afghans in Delhi Who Have Survived Taliban Terror

‘Taliban look at a human and see just flesh' Delhi's Afghan retell stories of their horror, anger & desperation.

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Hindi Diwas 2021: Date and Significance

On 14 September 1949, Hindi, written in Devanagari script, was adopted as the official language of Union of India.

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Owaisi's UP Mission: AIMIM Faces a Very Different Challenge Than Bihar or Bengal

Faced with a hostile regime, UP Muslims may feel compelled to back the strongest anti-BJP force - the SP.

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28,591 Fresh COVID-19 Cases in India; Death Toll Stands at 4.42 Lakh

According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 3,84,921 active cases across the country.

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Arvind Kejriwal Re-elected as Aam Aadmi Party's National Convener

Party leader Pankaj Gupta was elected as secretary and ND Gupta was elected as the party treasurer.

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COVID-19 Death Certificate: Centre Submits Guidelines Before Supreme Court

Those who died of accidents, poisoning & other causes while being COVID-19 positive won't be counted.

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Inclusion of RSS Ideologues’ Work in Uni Syllabus 'Problematic': Kerala Minister

The controversy arose over recommendation of books of RSS figures like Gowalkar.

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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Have a ‘Smashing Time’ With PV Sindhu

Ranveer Singh shared a picture with Deepika Padukone and PV Sindhu on social media.

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Telangana Launches Initiative To Deliver Meds, Vaccines to Remote Areas by Drone

The project will be taken up on a pilot basis in 16 green zones in Telangana and scaled up to the national level.

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24-Year-Old Dalit Woman & National Kho-Kho Champion Strangled to Death in UP

The woman's body was found by locals with a dupatta tied around her neck and heavy bleeding from her nose.

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'Pilots Failed To Go Around,' Says Report on 2020 Kozhikode Air Crash

21 people on board were killed in the crash after the aircraft overshot the landing mark.

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After Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn Shoots for ‘Into the Wild With Bear Grylls'

Ajay Devgn will be shooting for 'Into the Wild With Bear Grylls' in Maldives.

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"Shall Continue To Do My Journalism": Rana Ayyub Issues Statement After FIR

Rana Ayyub said that all the funds she raised for her campaigns were accounted for and she also paid required taxes.

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Why the IPL Is Not To Blame for India-England Test Cancellation

There were a total of four COVID-19 cases in the Indian camp in the days leading up to the final Test.

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I Adopted My Kids, Why Discriminate Me?: Lawyer Seeks Equal Maternity Benefits

Maternity Benefits Act discriminates between biological and adoptive mothers (like me), says lawyer Hamsaanandini.

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Shah Rukh Khan to Make His Digital Debut on Disney+ Hotstar: Report

Shah Rukh Khan will also be seen in Pathan starring Deepika Padukone and John Abraham.

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Thalaivii Box Office: Kangana Ranaut’s Film off to a Slow Start

Kangana Ranaut-starrer 'Thalaivii' released in select theatres on 10 September.

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Saturday, 11 September 2021

Kerala Bishop & ‘Narcotics Jihad’: Demographic Fear Pushing Christians to BJP?

Kerala Catholic Bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangatt alleged that Christian youth should beware of ‘narcotics jihad'.

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Britain's Emma Raducanu Creates History With US Open Title

Emma Raducanu won the US Open without dropping a set.

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In the Afghanistan Arena, Russia Seems to be India’s Only Hope Now

India has been cornered. Aligning with Russia, though difficult, is perhaps the only way to make some headway.

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'Sustained Pattern of Intimidation': DIGIPUB Condemns I-T Raids on Media Outlets

On Friday, I-T department officials raided the offices of news-media organisations Newsclick and Newslaundry.

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BJP to Decide New Gujarat CM Today; Narendra Tomar, Prahlad Joshi to Visit State

A BJP legislative party meeting will be held on Sunday in Gujarat to choose a new CM face to replace Vijay Rupani.

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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just For You

We sifted through the papers to find the best opinion reads, so you won't have to.

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Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Twice on Return as Manchester United Win 4-1

Watching Cristiano Ronaldo’s return were the likes of Ed Woodward, the Glazers, Ryan Giggs and Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Friday, 10 September 2021

England Leaning Towards One-Off Contest If Manchester Test is Rescheduled

The Manchester Test between India and England was called off hours before the toss after COVID-19 hit the visitors.

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Dowry Harassment Drove Vismaya to Suicide: Kerala Police Files Chargesheet

The chargesheet runs into 500 pages and has 02 witnesses, 98 records and 56 pieces of physical evidence.

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Kangana Ranaut’s Thalaivii Fails Both Jayalalithaa and Tamil Political History

Kangana Ranaut plays the role of Tamil actor-politician J. Jayalalithaa in her biopic 'Thalaivii.'

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Elephant in the Room is IPL: Nasser Hussain After Manchester Test Cancellation

India led the five-match Test series 2-1 before the Manchester Test.

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Beyond a Fruity Smell: Ingredients in Floor Cleaners Which Help Fight Viruses

Floor cleaners should not be chosen just for their fruity smell. They should effectively fight all possible viruses.

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'A Woman Can't be a Minister': Taliban Spokesperson Sayed Zekrullah Hashimi

"The women of Afghanistan are those who give birth to the people of Afghanistan," said the Taliban spokesperson

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21 People Evicted in India Every Hour During COVID Pandemic: Report

More than 250,000 people in the country were evicted from their homes in the pandemic months.

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Gujarat is Strictly Dealing With Love Jihad and Cow Slaughter: Vijay Rupani

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani said that his government was dealing strictly with those who "trap" Hindu girls.

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Yorkshire Admit Ex-Player Was Victim of Racial harassment & Bullying

Azeem Rafiq, a former England U-19 captain, made serious allegations over his time at Yorkshire.

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'RSS Used Digital Tech to Adapt': Jaffrelot at Dismantling Global Hindutva Event

According to French Political Scientist Christophe Jaffrelot, the RSS used digital techniques to their advantage.

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Communism & Ummah: What Draws the Taliban To China & Russia?

In the early 20th century, Islam and Communism did make many common causes.

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How Much Fake News Did You Fall For? Take Our Quiz And Find Out!

Take our quiz to find out how much fake news you fell for this week.

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'Bizarre, Unreal and Astonishing': Journalists, Politicians Recall 9/11 Attack

On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, we bring you first hand accounts of those who covered and responded to the attacks.

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In Photos: India This Week

From farmers attending the Kisan Mahapanchayat to fireworks at Golden Temple, here's a glimpse of India this week.

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20 Yrs After 9/11, American Colossus Has Gone & Middle East Remains Strife-Torn

One of the most pressing issues now is where America stands in the Middle East.

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Japan: What Are the Chances of a Woman Becoming the PM in a Patriarchal Society?

Sanae Takaichi is widely seen as an unlikely candidate, without her own power base in the LDP.

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Hate Speech? Check. Nuremberg-esque Laws? Check. Economic Boycotts? On It

Latest attacks on the Muslim community & their livelihood follow a dark playbook of discrimination, toward genocide.

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In Photos: India Celebrates First Day of Ganesh Chaturthi

Despite restrictions amid COVID-19 pandemic, limited adherence to protocol was observed.

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Priyanka Gandhi to Take Out 12,000-km-Long 'Pratigya Yatra' in UP Ahead of Polls

The 'Congress Pratigya Yatra: Hum Vachan Nibhayenge' will pass through villages and towns of the state.

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Taliban Executes Brother of Former Afghan Vice-Prez Amrullah Saleh: Reports

Various reports, doing the rounds of the internet, also say that he was tortured to his death.

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PM Modi Chairs COVID Review Meeting, Stresses on Need for Genome Sequencing

The third wave of the pandemic is predicted to hit the population in September and October.

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Here's What I Witnessed From a Frenzied Trading Floor When 9/11 Broke

9/11 was a day when it became possible to bet on or against human lives, and financial markets.

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Kerala MSF Leader Arrested on Women's Wing Complaint of Harassment

Navas has been charged with Section 364 A of the Indian Penal Code for outraging the modesty of a woman.

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Thursday, 9 September 2021

34,973 Fresh COVID-19 Cases Reported in India; Death Toll Stands at 4.42 Lakh

According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 3,90,646 active cases across the country.

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Aim To 'Intimidate': Cong, Oppn Parties Refuse to Join Inquiry Panel on RS Chaos

M Venkaiah Naidu had met Mallikarjun Kharge earlier this week and asked him to nominate a Congress MP to the panel.

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Andhra Woman Gang-Raped And Robbed While Returning From Wedding in Guntur

The Guntur police have picked up eight suspects and are interrogating them, according to reports.

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Rashid Khan Steps Down as Afghanistan Captain for Men's T20 World Cup

Afghanistan's senior player Mohammad Nabi is expected to take the captaincy role for the World Cup.

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Law & Order and Appeals: What We Can Learn From Ayush Sinha, Supertech Cases

Both cases highlight the missing pieces in the puzzle called governance.

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'New Taliban Govt Illegitimate': Erstwhile Afghan Foreign Ministry Under Ghani

The foreign ministry of the former Afghanistan government has called the Cabinet "illegitimate" and "unjustifiable."

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R Ashwin’s Recall Means It's Time for Ra-Ra, and Some MS Dhoni Magic

The last time India won an ICC trophy, the team had R Ashwin & Ravindra Jadeja as spinners in 2013.

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9/11's Dark Shadow: Women in Afghanistan Remind Us About Courage & More

Is it okay to tolerate subjugation of women in the name of tradition and religious ethos anywhere in the world?

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Nagaland Governor RN Ravi Shifted to TN, Assam Governor Given Extra Charge

Meanwhile, President Kovind also accepted the resignation of Governor of Uttarakhand Baby Rani Maurya.

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5th Test: India Eye Historic Win Against England at Old Trafford

India lead the five-match Test 2-1 with the final Test in Manchester.

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Exclusive: Gulzar on 50 Years of 'Mere Apne' With Vinod Khanna, Meena Kumari

Gulzar speaks on his directorial debut 'Mere Apne' starring Vinod Khanna, Meena Kumari, Shatrughan Sinha

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RBI Allows Card-on-File Tokenisation: What Is It? Is It Safer for Consumers?

We explain RBI's changes to tokenisation guidelines and how they will impact payment aggregators and consumers.

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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Wore a Saffron Robe While Meeting PM Modi? Nope!

The original photo is from 2019 when PM Modi was conferred with the 'Order of Zayed', UAE's highest civilian honour.

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Debunking 9/11 Theories: Engineering Experts Explain the Collapse of Twin Towers

Some conspiracy theorists seized on the fact the NIST investigation was funded by the federal government.

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Tamil Nadu Bans All Public Congregations Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi

The state government has banned congregations ahead of the festival on Friday.

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Happy Ganesh Chaturthi: Images for Ganesh Utsav 2021

Here are some images to send to your loved ones on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2021

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Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2021 Wishes, Messages, Quotes and Greetings

Here are some wishes, quotes and greeting for Ganesh Chaturthi 2021.

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Fifth Test Match vs England To Go Ahead as Scheduled: Reports

According to PTI, the Indian players in the squad had tested negative for COVID-19.

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Int'l Community Will Have to Clear Out Afghanistan Mess: Putin Hints at US Role

Putin said US and its allies' withdrawal from Afghanistan has led to a new crisis.

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Taliban Allows Commercial Flight With 200 People To Take Off From Kabul Airport

Mutlaq al-Qahtani, Qatar’s special envoy to Afghanistan, said that 90 percent of the Kabul airport is operational.

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Rahul Gandhi Walks to Vaishno Devi, Says Doesn't Want to Make Political Comments

"I have come here to offer prayers to Mata and I don't want to make any political comments," Gandhi told reporters.

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Wednesday, 8 September 2021

Ganesh Chaturti: What Are Different States' SOPs for Celebrations Amid COVID?

What are the Ganesh Chaturthi guidelines in Mumbai, Delhi, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu? Everything you need to know.

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Shabana Azmi Shuts Down Fake Claims of Javed Akhtar's 'Granddaughter'

Several social media users speculated that Bigg Boss OTT contestant Urfi Javed is Javed Akhtar's granddaughter.

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Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i Launch Today: How to Watch the Live Stream

Realme 8s 5G, and Realme 8i launch event will begin at 12:30 pm on Thursday, 9 September.

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Was Fighting to Keep Her Alive: Kristen Stewart on Playing Diana in ‘Spencer'

Kristen Stewart plays the role of Lady Diana Spencer in Pablo Larraín's film 'Spencer'.

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Ganesh Chaturthi: Maharashtra Govt Bans Pandal Visits, Allows Online Darshan

The Maharashtra government, in its latest order, has prohibited devotees from visiting pandals due to COVID-19.

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Bollywood Songs and Bhajans for Ganesh Utsav

Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Friday, 10 September 2021.

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Shabana Azmi Defends Javed Akhtar’s Reaction to Shashi Tharoor’s Singing

Shabana Azmi wrote that Javed Akhtar's reaction Shashi Tharoor's video was in jest.

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43,263 New COVID-19 Cases, 338 Deaths in India; Active Cases Over 3.93 Lakh

More than 71.65 crore COVID vaccine doses have been administered since India's inoculation drive began in January.

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Australia Set to Cancel Afghanistan Test Over Taliban Ban on Women's Cricket

Afghanistan were handed Test status in 2017.

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2021 Start, End Date: Ganpati Sthapana, Visarjan Date, Muhurat

This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on 10 September 2021.

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: How to Make Eco-Friendly Ganpati at Home

Here's how you can make an eco-friendly Ganpati at your home.

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2021 Date: When is Vinayak Chaturthi in India

This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on 10 September 2021.

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Taliban Should Follow True Sharia Law Which Gives Rights to All: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti said that the Taliban should do away with its hard-line interpretation of Islam and Sharia.

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20 Years After 9/11, Afghanistan Is Back to Square One & US Has Learnt Nothing

Unless the West acknowledges that Pakistan is the real problem, Afghanistan will keep burning.

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FIR Alleging Fraud Filed Against Journo Rana Ayyub Over COVID Relief Campaign

The complaint, which alludes to three charity campaigns initiated by Ayyub, has been filed by 'Hindu IT Cell'.

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Thalaivii Review: Bad Writing, Dialogues Mar Kangana Ranaut's Jayalalithaa Act

Our review of the much-awaited Jayalalithaa biopic starring Kangana Ranaut.

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'Afraid of Being Accused of Being a Terrorist': Growing Up Muslim Post 9/11

Millions of dollars have been poured into “countering violent extremism” programs targeting Muslim youth.

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'Anil Upadhyay' Resurfaces, This Time as Congress MLA Taking Dig at Own Party

The person seen in the video is Vinay Kumar Singh from the Janshakti Party (Rashtriya), not a Congress member.

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Rishabh Pant Becomes Fastest Indian Keeper to Reach 100 Test Dismissals

The young wicketkeeper took 26 matches to reach the feat while Dhoni and Saha had achieved the same in 36 Tests. from The Quint https://if...