Sunday, 31 October 2021

Diwali 2021: Check the Five Days of Celebration According to the Indian Calendar

Read below to find out the date, significance, and calendar of the 5 days of Diwali 2021.

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Kal Penn Comes Out and Announces He's Engaged to Partner of 11 Years

Kal Penn also writes about his relationship with Josh in his memoir 'You Can't Be Serious'.

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Nawab Malik Shares Pictures of Devendra Fadnavis, Wife With Alleged Drug Peddler

Maharashtra Minister Malik has shared photographs of BJP leader Fadnavis and his wife with an alleged drug peddler.

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Gym Trainer Shot in the Head by Wife's Brother Over Interfaith Marriage

The accused Shahnawaz was upset with his sister marrying Deva Chand as the two belonged to different faiths.

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Bank Holidays in November 2021: Check the Complete List of Holidays Here

Banks in India will observe a total of 17 bank holidays in the month of November 2021.

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Watch: Rajinikanth Returns Home From Hospital After Carotid Surgery

Rajinikanth was admitted at the Kauvery Hospital in Chennai after experiencing giddiness.

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Dear Young People, Are You Afraid to Fall in Love? Don't Be.

UP ‘love jihad’ laws: Some people have put love & jihad together. In one phrase. Will you be able to separate them?

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PM Modi To Attend COP26 Summit, Meet UK PM Boris Johnson in Glasgow Today

Modi, who is on a five-day visit to Europe, is scheduled to attend the 26th session of COP26 in Glasgow.

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G20 Leaders Against Withdrawing Measures To Boost COVID-Hit Global Economy

The declaration said that global economic activity was recovering at a solid pace due to the rollout of vaccines.

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India at COP26: A Climate Conundrum That Everyone Should Care About

India maintains that it is a victim of, and not a contributor to climate change.

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Not Being Allowed To Work, Get Threat Calls Daily: Comedian Munawar Faruqui

"I had to change my SIM card thrice. When my number gets leaked, people call up and abuse me," he said.

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3rd FIR Filed Against NCB Witness Kiran Gosavi for Threatening Victim, Cheating

The NCB witness, whose selfie with Aryan Khan had gone viral, had been arrested by the Pune Police.

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Delhi Schools to Reopen Today: Is Attendance Compulsory?

Schools in Delhi have been closed since March 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Dhanteras 2021: Auspicious Time to Buy Gold and Silver on Dhanatrayodashi

Here's the most auspicious time to buy Gold and Silver on Dhanteras 2021.

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Happy Diwali 2021 in Advance: Wishes Images, Greetings and Messages of Deepawali

Here are some wishes, images and quotes to wish your loved ones a happy Diwali in advance.

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2021 T20 World Cup: Wanted More Runs Defend, Says Jasprit Bumrah

India lost by 8 wickets against New Zealand in th 2021 T20 World Cup.

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2021 T20 World Cup: Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan Ruled Out Due to Injury

Shakib picked up the injury in his left leg during the game against WI on Friday and has not recovered sufficiently.

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T20 World Cup: Clinical New Zealand Cruise to 8 Wicket Victory Over India

New Zealand beat India by 8 wickets on Sunday night in Dubai.

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2021 T20 World Cup: We Weren't Brave Enough, Says Virat Kohli After NZ Defeat

India have lost both their games in the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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G20 Leaders Pledge Carbon Neutrality by 2050, Limit Global Warming to 1.5 ºC

The leaders made commitments to limit global warming and to reduce carbon emissions globally.

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2021 T20 World Cup: India Restricted to 110/7 by New Zealand

Ravindra Jadeja top-scored for the team with a 19-ball 26.

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Priyanka Gandhi Promises Farm Loan Waivers, Gas Cylinders in UP’s Gorakhpur

The Congress leader made a variety of poll promises while addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur.

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Bollywood and Pop-Culture Icons That Would Make For Terrific Halloween Costumes

From Crime Master Gogo to Tinkle Comics, here's some inspiration for Halloween.

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Over 2,000 School Teachers Yet to Take COVID Vaccine in Kerala

Out of the 1.6 lakh school teachers in Kerala, over 2,000 teachers have not taken the coronavirus vaccine yet.

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COVID-19 Origins May Never Be Identified, US Intelligence Agencies Say

Agencies released an extensive version of their review of if the virus came from an animal-to-human transmission.

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Should Only Indian Muslims Bear the Burden of Skewed Ideas of Secularism?

Is our country’s idea of a Muslim, or perhaps a “good” Indian Muslim, one who does not practice his or her faith?

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2021 T20 World Cup: Shardul & Hardik Play Together? What Will be India's XI?

India lost their opening game against Pakistan and are still looking for their first win.

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Aly Goni Supports Shehnaaz Gill as She is Trolled For Tribute to Sidharth Shukla

Shehnaaz Gill is being trolled for her music video dedicated to late actor Sidharth Shukla

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'Don't Mislead Farmers With False Promises': Amarinder Singh to Punjab CM Channi

Amarinder Singh has accused Channi of making "false promises" to the farmers protesting the new agricultural laws.

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On Sardar Patel's Birth Anniversary, PM Modi, Others Pay Tribute to the Leader

Numerous political leaders paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion of his 146th birth anniversary.

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Saturday, 30 October 2021

U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers: Dheeraj's Heroics Secure 2nd Spot in Group E for India

To decide who takes second and third, in Group E, a penalty shootout was held, which India won 4-2.

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2021 T20 World Cup: Asghar Afghan to Retire After Namibia Clash

Afghanistan have won one and lost one match in super 12 in Group 2 so far in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

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'Dumping Ground For Redundant Shows': Nawazuddin Siddiqui Quits OTT Platforms

Nawazuddin Siddiqui said that nowadays he finds OTT content 'unbearable'.

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2021 T20 World Cup: Martin Guptill Cleared to Play Against India

New Zealand have already lost pace bowler Lockie Ferguson to a calf muscle tear.

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2021 T20 World Cup: Buttler, Jordan Power England to Big Win Over Australia

Australia were bowled out for 125.

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Bank Employee Found Dead at Ayodhya Residence, Suicide Note Names 2 Cops

A deputy manager of the Punjab National Bank branch at Ayodhya's Sahanganj was found dead at her residence.

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In Tears, Actor Harshika Poonacha Speaks of Times with 'Appu' Puneeth Rajkumar

Harshika Poonacha first acted with Puneeth Rajkumar when she was 16 years of age. She remembers him in tears.

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Barca's Sergio Aguero Hospitalised After Suffering Chest Pain During Alaves Game

Barcelona were playing their first game since the sacking of Ronald Koeman.

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Karnataka's 'Appu', Actor Puneeth Rajkumar, Laid to Rest at Kanteerava Studios

Puneeth Rajumar is survived by his wife and two daughters.

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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 wouldn't have to.

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India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2021 Live Stream: How to Watch the Match Live

India vs New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup match will begin at 07:30 PM IST on Sunday, 31 October.

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Happy Halloween 2021: Wishes, Images, Quotes and Greetings

Here are some images, wishes, quotes and greetings for Halloween 2021.

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PM Modi Meets Joe Biden, Other World Leaders at G20 Summit

Biden had earlier hosted PM Modi at the White House on 24 September for their first in-person meeting.

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Sarah Taylor Becomes First Woman Coach In Men's Franchise Cricket

Sarah Taylor has also coached the Surrey men's team in UK.

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Friday, 29 October 2021

Bank Holidays in November 2021: Check the Complete List of Holidays Here

Banks in India will observe a total of 17 bank holidays in the month of November 2021.

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Aryan Khan Leaves Arthur Road Jail, Received by Shah Rukh Khan

Aryan Khan was released from Arthur Road Jail on Saturday morning.

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At Stake in 30 October Bypolls: 32 Seats, 11 States & 2 Big National Narratives

Bypolls often don't reflect a national trend but they are presently taking place at a politically crucial time.

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2021 T20 World Cup: Crowd Behaviour During Pakistan-Afghanistan Game Faces Probe

Pakistan have won all their three games to start the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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Actor Yusuf Hussain Passes Away, Filmmaker Hansal Mehta Recalls Him Fondly

Actor Yusuf Hussain passes away, Hansal Mehta recalls his contribution to 'Shahid'.

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G20 Needs to Help in Increasing Available Funds to WHO: Mansukh Mandaviya

The meeting was held on 'Concrete proposals to strengthen global health financing governance'.

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Blacklist Colleges Discriminating Against Kashmiri Students: J&K Students Body

It added that Kashmiri students who travel to other Indian states for studies have nothing to do with politics.

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Voting Underway for By-elections in 3 Lok Sabha, 29 Assembly Seats

All three Lok Sabha seats were left vacant after the demise of their respective MPs.

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Barcelona President Joan Laporta Confident of Getting Xavi as Coach

Barcelona recently sacked Ronaldo Koeman.

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Aryan Khan Spends Another Night in Jail, Will Be Released Today

Aryan & 2 others have been in jail since 8 October after being arrested by the NCB in a drugs case.

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2021 T20 World Cup: Babar & Asif Help Pakistan to 5-wicket Win Over Afghanistan

Pakistan have won their opening three games of the tournament.

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In Photos: India This Week

From Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar's death to Aryan Khan's bail hearings, here's a glimpse of India this week.

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Kashmiri Students & Cricket: Increasing 'Dil ki Doori', One UAPA Case At a Time

Playing cricket alone can't help India-Pak reach a “final settlement” of Kashmir dispute. But it creates hope.

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US Authorises Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Aged 5-11

The decision comes after a top medical body advocated for inoculating children with Pfizer.

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Do the Jury’s Reasons for Rejecting Sardar Udham for the Oscars 2022 Hold Merit?

Jury for India's entry to the Oscars rejected Sardar Udham for it's length and 'projecting hatred for the British.'

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Climate Crisis: What Does a 2 Degrees Celsius Rise in Global Temperature Mean?

An objective of the UN summit is to secure an agreement that limits the rise in global temperatures to 1.5° C.

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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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PM Modi Will be Ousted in 2024, Says RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav

He said the people of the country are tired of the rising inflation and unemployment.

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

From the United Nations climate conference to Aryan Khan's bail hearing, have you been tracking the news this week?

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Queen Elizabeth II Told to Rest For Another 2 Weeks: Buckingham Palace

"The doctors have advised that Her Majesty can continue to undertake light duties during this time, the palace said.

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Facebook Goes Meta: What This Change Really Means for Users

What is Meta's futuristic vision going to look like in practice? Is this going to be the next big thing?

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The Model Tenancy Act: What Does It Mean for India’s Rental Housing Market?

Tune in to episode 3 of Land of a Billion Season 2!

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2021 T20 World Cup: Sunil Gavaskar Says Pick Ishan Kishan If Hardik Doesn't Bowl

Hardik Pandya said that he is hopeful about bowling in the later stages of the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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India Reports 14,348 Fresh COVID Cases, Active Cases Lowest Since March 2020

Currently, India has 1,61,334 active cases, which is lowest since March 2020.

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Thursday, 28 October 2021

Centre Extends Tenure of RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das by 3 Years

The order has been issued by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet, which is headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Suhana Khan Posts This After Brother Aryan Gets Bail

Aryan Khan was granted bail by the Bombay High Court on Thursday in the Mumbai cruise drugs case.

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Farmers’ Protest: Delhi Police Begins Clearing Roadblocks at Tikri Border

The Delhi Police had said, "The barricades placed at the borders will be removed after getting farmers' consensus."

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PM Narendra Modi Arrives in Rome Ahead of 16th G20 Summit

In a departure statement, PM Modi noted that this is the first in-person summit of the G20 since the pandemic hit.

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'Hum Do Hamare Do' Review: Ratna Pathak & Paresh Rawal Shine in This Lazy Film

Hum Do Hamare Do is streaming on Disney+Hotstar.

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'Shah Rukh Khan Cried Tears of Joy After Son Got Bail': Aryan Khan's Lawyer

Mukul Rohatgi said that Shah Rukh Khan had 'given up all professional activities' during this time.

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Watch: David Warner Tries to Do a Cristiano Ronaldo During Press Conference

David Warner scored a match-winning half century against Sri Lanka.

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Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal Blessed With Twins

Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal revealed the names of the children.

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What Big Oil Knew About Climate Change, in Its Own Words

Today, most oil companies shy away from denying climate science outright, but continue to fight fossil fuel controls

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Higher COVID Vaccine Hesitancy is Seen in Urban Population & Elderly: Survey

A higher proportion of COVID vaccine hesitancy is seen in the urban population and in older age groups.

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Time for Our Cricketers to Grow Up and Behave Like Role Models

Some of the cricket world's current & ex-players are behaving less like heroes and more like bickering school kids.

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Facebook Changes Name to 'Meta' in Major Rebranding Bid

The rebranding comes as Mark Zuckerberg's effort to transition from a social media company to being a "metaverse."

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T20 World Cup: Warner Smashes Fifty as Australia Defeat Sri Lanka by 7 Wickets

Australia is now placed in Group 1 with four points, only behind England who are ahead on net run rate.

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'Hatred Hollowing India': Rahul Gandhi Mourns Deaths of Women Farmers at Tikri

The three deceased, hailing from Punjab's Mansa, had been participating in the farmers' protest at the Tikri border.

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Drugs-on-Cruise Case: What Do Arguments in Bombay HC Tell Us About NCB Probe?

Khan, along with Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha were granted bail by the Bombay HC on 28 October.

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Actor Rajinikanth Admitted to Hospital in Chennai for 'Routine Check-up'

According to reports, Rajinikanth had gone for a routine health check-up to the hospital.

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Two Arrested, Jail Warder & 1 Other Booked in UP for Hailing Pak’s T20 Win

Two people have been arrested and two others have been booked for their social media posts 'favouring Pakistan'.

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Maheep Kapoor, Shanaya Share Throwback Pics of Gauri, Aryan Khan After His Bail

Shanaya Kapoor shared a throwback picture with Aryan Khan after he got bail in the Mumbai drugs case.

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PM Modi to Meet Pope on 30 Oct During Rome Visit: Kerala Bishops’ Council

The two are likely to have an informal meeting for 30 minutes.

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Rajinikanth: The Magical Actor Before the Mass Superstar

A look at Rajinikanth the actor before he became the branded superstar.

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Wednesday, 27 October 2021

Barcelona Sack Coach Ronald Koeman After Defeat to Rayo Vallecano

FC Barcelona are ninth on the La Liga table after 10 games.

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Google Doodle Honours 'Father of Judo', Prof Kano Jigoro on His 161st Birthday

Kano Jigoro was born in Mikage (now part of Kobe) on 28 October 1860

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Watch: Unhappy Shoaib Akhtar Storms Out of TV Show After Being Asked to Leave

The incident took place on live television on Tuesday night.

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BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Quits Position at ATK Mohun Bagan

BCCI have added two new teams in the IPL, of which one of the owners are the same as ATK Mohun Bagan.

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Katrina Kaif & Vicky Kaushal's Wedding Venue Finalised?

Katrina Kaif & Vicky Kaushal will reportedly tie the knot in December.

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2021 T20 World Cup: Hardik Pandya Bowls in Nets Before New Zealand Game

India play New Zealand on Sunday in their second game of the World Cup.

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Aadhaar Hackathon 2021 Begins Today: Here’s All You Need To Know

Hackathon 2021 is open to students of all the Engineering colleges in India.

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3 Women Farmers Dead After Truck Runs Over Them Near Tikri Border Protest Site

The incident took place near the Tikri border, where farmers have been protesting against the Centre's farm laws.

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2021 T20 World Cup: Jason Holder Comes into WI Squad as Injury Replacement

West Indies have lost their first two games against England and South Africa.

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French Open: PV Sindhu Advances to 2nd round, Saina Nehwal Pulls Out

PV Sindhu is the defending champion at the French Open.

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'Missed Opportunity': FGM Survivor On How US Court Failed Millions Like Her

This was a missed historic opportunity to set a strong precedent for women’s rights in the US, India, and beyond.

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Did the Pandemic Further Silence Child Victims of Crimes? Activists Say it Did

Activists say it is not actual decline in crime but more a reflection of decline in reporting of crime.

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FAQ: What Is 'Taking the Knee'? Why Is It Significant?

The Indian cricket team made headlines as they followed the gesture ahead of their game against Pakistan

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Kiran Gosavi, NCB’s Witness in Mumbai Cruise Drug Bust Case, Detained in Pune

Gosavi’s name had made headlines after his selfie with Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan at NCB's office went viral.

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China’s Unilateral Decision to Bring New Land Border Law is Concerning: India

China’s new “Land Boundary Law”, passed on Saturday, 23 October, would become operational from 1 January 2022.

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Ahoi Ashtami 2021: Shubh Muhurat, Moon Rise Time and Puja Vidhi

This year, Ahoi Ashtami is being celebrated on Thursday, 28 October 2021.

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Happy Ahoi Ashtami 2021: Wishes, Images, Quotes and Greetings

Here are some wishes, images, quotes messages and greetings for the special occasion of Ahoi Ashtami.

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India Successfully Tests Nuclear-Capable Missile Agni-5

Scientists said the Indian intercontinental ballistic missile will be 24 times faster than the speed of sound.

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3 Kashmir Students in Agra Arrested for Posts 'In Favor of Pak' Post T20 Match

The students were previously suspended by RBS college.

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Minor Scuffle Near Singhu Border After Police Stops Farmers From Visiting Site

According to reports, the Delhi police stopped hundreds of farmers from going towards the Singhu border.

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Tuesday, 26 October 2021

Mosque Vandalised, Two Shops Set Ablaze During VHP Rally in Tripura

A mosque was attacked and two shops were set on fire during a Vishwa Hindu Parishad rally in Tripura's Chamtilla.

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Google Doodle Honours Czech Chemist Otto Wichterle on his 108th Birthday

Otto Wichterle was born on 27 October 1913 in Prostĕjov, the Czech Republic (then, Austria-Hungary).

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Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt to Get Married in December?

Ranbir Kapoor has reportedly pushed the shoot of Animal to 2022 for his wedding.

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Waqar Younis Apologises 'With Folded Hands' After Controversial Namaz Remark

Waqar Younis' comment had been heavily criticised by the Indian cricket community.

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What Does Facebook Do to Filter Hate Speech and Misinformation?

Can Facebook's partnerships, technology and policies be sufficient to fight the issues its platform causes in India?

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US FDA Panel Recommends Pfizer’s Low-dose COVID Vaccine for 5 to 11-Year-Olds

The vaccine was 90.7 percent effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19, an analysis by Pfizer showed.

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'Lalu Can Even Get Me Killed,' Says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Earlier in the day, Lalu Prasad termed Nitish Kumar the most arrogant and greedy person

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Katrina Kaif & Vicky Kaushal to Tie the Knot by December?

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal haven't spoken about this yet.

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Amid 'Fake' Caste Documents Row, Nawab Malik Posts Photos of Wankhede's 'Nikah'

Nawab Malik also shared what he called was the 'Nikah Nama' of the first marriage of 'Sameer Dawood Wankhede.'

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Gujarat BJP and a Four Decade Long Process of 'Saffronisation' of Tribals

The BJP in Gujarat is offering financial assistance to tribals for a trip to the Ram Janmabhoomi site.

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Navy Commander, 2 Ex-Officers Held For Allegedly Leaking Classified Information

The source also said that the CBI, which is probing the case, carried out raids at 19 locations across the country.

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No Approval for Covaxin Yet, WHO Seeks Additional Clarification to Decide on EUL

The WHO Technical Advisory Group may meet for the final risk-benefit assessment on 3 November.

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TV Today Sues Newslaundry for Defamation & Copyright; 'Frivolous,' Says NL CEO

Abhinandan Sekhri termed the case a SLAPP suit filed by TV Today because it can't handle criticism.

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'Our Relationships Have Been Healthy, Harmonious Till Today': J&K Student

The students were disappointed over the tone-deaf nature of the public commentary in the media.

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SC To Deliver Pegasus Order at 10:30 am, Court-appointed Committee Expected

Bench headed by CJI Ramana has been hearing multiple pleas asking for judicial probes into Pegasus hacking scandal.

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2021 T20 World Cup: Malik-Ali's Late Blitz & Rauf's 4-fer Help Pakistan Beat NZ

Pakistan have won their first two games at the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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BCCI Sends Out Message In Support of Mohammed Shami

India play New Zealand next in the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

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Bhogle, Prasad 'Disappointed' as Waqar Younis Dubs Namaz Before Hindus 'Special'

Younis said that watching Mohammad Rizwan offer namaz "in front of Hindus was very special to him".

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Agra Engineering College Suspends 3 Students for 'Celebrating' Pak's T20 Win

The dean of hostels said that the three students posted status messages in favour of Pakistan after the match.

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What Makes 'Sardar Udham' Stand Out From Other Patriotic Films?

The film captures the unrelenting journey of freedom fighter Udham Singh to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

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Blatantly Illegal: PUDR Condemns Shifting Bhima Koregaon Accused to Anda Circle

"It is well known that solitary confinement in the anda cricle is aimed at exacting a severe toll on detenues": PUDR

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Bihar Bypolls | Dalits Won't Support Lalu, RJD, Says Former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi

"Nitish Kumar has respected Scheduled Castes and Lalu Prasad Yadav has insulted Scheduled Castes," he said.

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Asst Director Who Handed Alec Baldwin the Gun on Rust Sets Was Previously Sacked

Assistant Director Dave Halls had reportedly told Alec Baldwin that the gun that killed Halyna Hutchins was "cold."

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Monday, 25 October 2021

Prakash Jha, Crew Manhandled as Bajrang Dal Members Vandalise 'Ashram 3' Set

Prakash Jha hasn't filed a complaint regarding the matter yet.

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UAPA Against Students of 2 J&K Colleges for 'Celebrating' Pak Win in T20 WC

People at two institutes reportedly “burst crackers, danced and raised anti-India slogans” after India's defeat

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Pics: Salman Khan, Genelia & Riteish Deshmukh at Aayush Sharma's Birthday Bash

Salman Khan & Aayush Sharma unveiled Antim: The Final Truth trailer a day before Aayush's birthday.

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Suspect Confesses Crime, Says FB Post Incited Bangladesh Violence Against Hindus

So far, 683 arrests have been made, while seven people have confessed under the pre-trial legal proceedings.

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Artist's Creation Shared as Video of 'Hurricane Shaheen' In Oman

The video is an artist's creation by Brent Shavnore in 2019.

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IPL: Staggering Amounts for New Teams has Cricket World in Awe

Ahmedabad and Lucknow are the two new venues in the IPL.

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How Boat Clinics Helped in Vaccinating People on River Islands in Assam

Villagers living on the river islands in Assam rely on Boat Clinics for their fight against COVID-19.

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Facebook Failed to Police Abusive Content in Most Vulnerable Countries: Report

A former employee called the the company's approach to growth "colonial".

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Amarinder Singh Posts Pak Journo’s Photos With Dignitaries, Questions ISI Claims

The dignitaries included Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, the late Union minister Sushma Swaraj, among others.

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Ex-Saudi Official Calls Crown Prince ‘Psychopath’, Claims To Have Damaging Intel

As per Aljabri, MBS had bragged that he possesses a Russian ring that could kill Abdullah by shaking his hand.

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Ahoi Ashtami 2021: Date, Shubh Muhurat and Puja Vidhi

Ahoi Ashtami 2021 shall be celebrated on Thursday, 28 October 2021

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Cities Worldwide Aren’t Adapting to Climate Change Quickly Enough

A recent study found that the urban heat island in Jakarta, Indonesia, expanded in recent years.

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Singapore Reopens Its Border for Indians: What Are the Travel Rules?

Travellers from six countries can now enter Singapore under Category IV border control measures.

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Inside Story: How Yati Narsinghanand Became Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara

Mahant who favoured Radhe Maa, politics and a 'Dharam Yuddh': Missing pieces of Narsinghanand's rise in Juna Akhara.

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Aryan Khan Bail Appeal: 3 Issues That Will Be Argued in Bombay High Court

The NDPS court's rejection of bail relies on the NCB's claim of a conspiracy, but is this really justified?

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Gen Z and Dark Humour: Why Is the Dave Chappelle Debate Stuck in a Loop?

Dave Chappelle's Netflix specials have received criticism because of what the comedian says and how he says it.

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2021 T20 World Cup: Mujeeb Picks 5 as Afghanistan Thrash Scotland by 130 Runs

Afghanistan opened their 2021 T20 World Cup began Scotland in Sharjah.

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West Bengal Governor Dhankhar Tests Positive for Malaria, Admitted to AIIMS

Dhankhar tested positive for malaria on Sunday. He had reached Delhi on Friday and underwent blood test on Saturday.

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Aryan Khan Case: Here are Claims, Counter-Claims & Questions NCB Didn't Answer

The inquiry order comes after allegations of extortion against NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede by Nawab Malik.

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Pak Cricket Team Overcomes Dry Spell But Can India Overcome Intolerance?

Losing a game more often than not ends up taking an intolerant route in India.

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Varanasi: Ahead of PM Modi's Rally, 40 Bighas of Semi-Ripe Paddy Crop Harvested

According to farmers, the local administration has offered unfair compensation for harvesting a semi-ripe crop.

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3 Trekkers Dead, 10 Rescued as Snow Envelops Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur

A search and rescue operation is underway in the region by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police.

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Indian Sport Icons Must Deploy Their Stardom to Cheer for 'Team India'

All of India has made its sports stars the icons that they are. But do our sports stars stand for ‘Team India’?

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14,306 Fresh COVID Cases, 443 Deaths Reported in India in the Last 24 Hours

India's active caseload stands at 1,67,695, which is the lowest in past 239 days.

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I Once Forgot My Son at a Restaurant, Says Tahira Kashyap

Tahira Kashyap is ready with her new book, '7 Sins of Being a Mother'.

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UP Rickshaw Puller Gets Tax Notice of Rs 3 Crore, Claims Fraud

Pratap Singh, the rickshaw puller, has alleged fraud and tried to file a complaint with the police.

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Sunday, 24 October 2021

Kashmiri Students Allege Attack in Punjab After India Loses to Pak in T20 WC

Punjab police officials arrived at the college soon after and the situation was brought under control.

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'I'm Self-Isolating Now': Ed Sheeran Tests Positive For COVID-19

Ed Sheeran took to Instagram to inform everyone that he is following all government guidelines.

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'Friends' Actor James Michael Tyler Dies; Jennifer Aniston, Kudrow Pay Tributes

James Michael Tyler was known for his role as Gunther in the hugely popular sitcom Friends.

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Gautam Navlakha Shifted to High-Security Barracks in Jail, Phone Calls Cancelled

Navlakha's partner Sabha Husain asked in a statement, "to what extent will the authorities go to break his spirit?”

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Lakhimpur Kheri: Ashish Misra Admitted to Hospital After Reports Confirm Dengue

Police force has been deployed at the hospital to ensure security.

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Hollywood’s Love of Guns Increases the Risk of Shootings; Both On & Off the Set

It is too early to speculate what went wrong during the filming of the Western movie “Rust.”

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‘Living in Fear’: Hindus in Bangladesh Recount the Horrors of Communal Clashes

The kin of the victims of the recent spell of violence in Bangladesh recount the horror that they witnessed.

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Lalu Yadav Returns to Patna, Mocks Congress Party in Run Up to Bihar Bypolls

Lalu called the Congress a useless ally after controversy flared over reservation of seats in the upcoming bypolls.

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Streak Over, Ghosts Buried: How Pakistan Ended Their Indian World Cup Jinx

Pakistan thrashed India by 10 wickets in the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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Mohammed Salah Scores Hat-Trick as Liverpool Thrash Manchester United

LIverpool scored 5 goals and Man United finished with 10 men.

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2021 T20 World Cup: Pakistan Outplayed Us, Concedes Virat Kohli

Pakistan won the match against India by 10 wickets in Dubai.

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Dhoni Spends Time With Pak Players After T20 WC Match, Wins Hearts on Twitter

MS Dhoni is the Indian team's Mentor for the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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Clinical Pakistan Beat India in an ICC World Cup Match For The First Time

Pakistani openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan both scored half centuries during the chase.

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Prakash Jha, Crew Manhandled as Bajrang Dal Members Vandalise 'Ashram 3' Set

Prakash Jha hasn't filed a complaint regarding the matter yet.

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T20 World Cup: Openers Out Early, Kohli's 57 Helps India Post 151/7 vs Pakistan

Openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul fell to Shaheen Afridi by the third over,

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T20 World Cup: Fans Enraged as KL Rahul Given Out vs Pakistan on a No Ball

KL Rahul got out on an 8-ball 3 off Shaheen Afridi in the third over.

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T20 World Cup: Asalanka, Rajapaksa Power Sri Lanka to Victory Over Bangladesh

Bangladesh had scored 171/4 in 20 overs after batting first.

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Teen Abducted and Raped for 9 Months in UP's Ballia District, Accused Arrested

The girl was allegedly abducted in January 2021 and a case of kidnapping was registered by her father.

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Non-Bailable Warrant Issued Against Varavara Rao in 2005 Maoists Attack Case

Varavara Rao, 82, who is an accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, is out on bail for medical reasons.

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6-Yr-Old Girl Raped in Delhi, CCTV Footage Shows Minor Walking Behind Accused

CCTV footage from the area showed the minor survivor following the accused in a market in Delhi.

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Lakhimpur Kheri: Ashish Misra Taken to Hospital for Suspected Dengue

A senior jail official said that his blood sample was sent for dengue confirmation.

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'Having Bhagat Singh's Book Not Illegal'; Journalist Acquitted of Naxal Charges

Vittala Malekudiya was a 23-year-old journalism student when he was arrested by the police.

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Try Online Shopping, Avoid Mass Gatherings: Govt Advisory for Festive Season

The advisory calls for state governments to issue appropriate guidelines for safe festivities.

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Poonch: 2 Policemen and 1 Army Jawan Injured in Ongoing Counter-Terrorism Ops

A Pakistani LeT terroirist, Zia Mustafa, was taken to Bhata Durian for identification of a terrorist hideout.

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Amit Shah's J&K Visit Seems Appropriate but Can He Reassure the People?

Home Minister Amit Shah is on a three-day visit to J&K – a long time for the HM to spare for any state or UT.

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Why Target Christians? Bengaluru Archbishop on Dubious Karnataka Church 'Survey'

On 16 October State Intelligence Department of Karnataka police ordered to procure intel on churches in the state.

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Karwa Chauth 2021 Dress Ideas: Top 15 Classy Styles for You To Rock the Event

Whether you are a tradition girl or into latest fashion trends, we have 15 styles shortlisted just for you.

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Saturday, 23 October 2021

'Drugs Will Become Sugar Powder if SRK Joins BJP': Maha Minister

Minister Chhagan Bhujpal made the comment referring to NCB's arrest of Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan.

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

From India's COVID vaccine milestone to Google's new smartphone launch, have you been tracking the news this week?

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2021 T20 World Cup: Australia Clinch Win in Low Scoring Match Against SA

Australia have never won the men's T20 World Cup.

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T20 World Cup: India Play Pakistan as Another Chapter in Storied Rivalry Awaits

Both Virat Kohli and Babar Azam will be skippering their sides for the first time in a T20 World Cup.

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2021 T20 World Cup: England Start With 6-Wicket Win Over West Indies

West Indies were bowled out for 55 during their innings against England.

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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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Tejasvi Surya, Diwali is Happy, a Jashn, a Riwaaj, Whether You Like it or Not

Tejasvi Surya, mingling of cultures is real India! Nothing is 100% pure here – not ghee, not culture, not language!

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Indian Americans Have Found a New Hot Destination for Their Shaadis – Mexico!

As NRIs avoid India due to COVID, royal Rajasthan palaces are giving way to stunning sunsets at Mexican beaches.

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Karwa Chauth 2021: Moonrise Time, Upavasa Time and Shubh Muhurat

Karwa Chauth 2021 is being celebrated on Sunday, 24 October 2021.

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India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2021 Live Streaming: How to Watch the Match Live

Indian cricket team will play against Pakistani cricket team on Sunday, 24 October 2021 in ICC T20 World Cup 2021.

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Karwa Chauth 2021: Special Memes, Funny Images, and Jokes

Here are some Memes, images, jokes and funny messages for Karwa Chauth 2021.

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Happy Karwa Chauth 2021: Wishes, Quotes, Images and Greetings

Here are some wishes, images, quotes and greeting for husbands and wives on the occasion of Karwa Chauth 2021.

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Twitter's Algorithm Amplifies Right-leaning Tweets, Says Their Own Research

Twitter amplifies tweets from right-wing political parties & news outlets more than the left, says their own study.

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In Wake of 100 Bn Jabs Feat, PM Modi to Meet 7 COVID-19 Vaccine Makers Today

The meeting comes in the wake of India reaching the landmark of having administered 100 crore doses of COVID jabs.

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Vin Diesel Walks Meadow Down the Aisle in Place of Father Paul Walker

Vin Diesel is also Meadow Walker's godfather.

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PV Sindhu Knocked Out in Quarter-Finals of Her Comeback Event After Olympics

PV Sindhu was playing her first event since the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Namaz Disruption in Gurgaon: Issue Much Bigger Than Baseless Land Jihad Claims

While prayers were disrupted for 4 weeks in Gurgaon's Sector 47, similar scenes unfolded in Sector 12 on 22 October.

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Akshay Kumar Wraps Ooty Schedule of Ram Setu, Shares Picture

Ram Setu is directed by Abhishek Sharma and set to release on 24 October 2022.

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Friday, 22 October 2021

India Reports 16,326 Fresh COVID Cases, 666 Deaths in the Past 24 Hours

The country's active cases stand at 1,73,728, which is the lowest in the past 233 days.

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Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam: How India & Pakistan's Star Batters Stack Up

India and Pakistan's captains Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, and how their stats stack up.

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Come Fall in Love- The DDLJ Musical by Aditya Chopra to Premiere at Broadway

The musical is set to premiere in autumn 2022.

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Amit Shah To Begin 3-day J&K Visit, Security Review Meeting on Agenda

Security arrangements have been tightened and a 20-km radius around Raj Bhavan has been fortified, say reports.

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Not Just a 'Survey': Karnataka Govt Gets Intelligence Wing to Spy on Churches

In an order dated 18 October, State Intelligence Department has asked police officials to gather intel on churches.

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Uttarakhand: 2 More Trekkers of 11-Member Team That Went Missing Found Dead

This takes the death toll to seven. A search is underway for the remaining members, officials said.

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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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Visit Mumbai's Cinema Halls As They Reopen After Lockdown

Mumbai theatres reopen, DDLJ still rules

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Karwa Chauth 2021: 20 Beautiful Mehndi Designs for the Occasion

Here are some beautiful, easy and latest Mehndi Designs for Karwa Chauth 2021.

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‘Stubborn' Govt Blocked Roads, Not Farmers: Rakesh Tikait Responds to SC Comment

Rakesh Tikait said, “Farmers are here only, nobody is leaving. We don’t know who is or isn’t running Twitter.”

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West Bengal Sees Spike in COVID-19 Cases, Experts Blame Durga Puja Revelry

14 deaths were also reported on Thursday, taking the death toll in the state to 19,021.

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Kerala Government to Probe Case of CPI(M) Leader Illegally Giving Up Grandson

WCD Minister Veena George said that departmental secretary Reena George will be in charge of the investigation.

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Reliance Industries Q2 Net Profit Jumps 46% To Rs 15,479 Crore

The net profit, on a YoY basis, rose to Rs 15,479 crore.

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‘Modi Sarkar Rasta Kholo’: Farmers Blame Delhi Police for Blocked Routes

A farmer said, "Tikaitji showed in a video that it is the Delhi police who have blocked the way."

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In Photos: India This Week

Here is a glimpse of India this week.

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Thursday, 21 October 2021

2021 T20 World Cup: KL Rahul is a Big Threat to Pakistan, Says Matthew Hayden

Matthew Hayden has joined Pakistan as the batting consultant for the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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Alec Baldwin Fires Prop Gun That Kills Cinematographer, Injures Director: Report

The Sheriff's office has said that no charges have been filed against Alec Baldwin yet.

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Karwa Chauth 2021 Dress Ideas: Top 15 Classy Styles For You to Rock The Event

Whether you are a tradition girl or into latest fashion trends, we have 15 styles shortlisted just for you

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Sudhaa Chandran Appeals to PM Modi; Says It Hurts to Be ‘Grilled’ at the Airport

Sudhaa Chandran said that officials ask her to 'remove her prosthetic' despite her requests to do an ETD instead.

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'Journey From Anxiety to Assurance': PM Modi on 1 Bn Vaccine Landmark

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has applauded the completion of 1 billion COVID-19 vaccines as a 'bhagirath' effort.

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Karwa Chauth 2021: Date, History, and Significance

Karwa Chauth 2021 shall be celebrated on Sunday, 24 October 2021.

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Karwa Chauth 2021: 15 Best Gift Ideas for Your Wife

Here are some gift ideas for your wife on the occasion of Karwa Chauth 2021.

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They Raped, Murdered, Cheated | The Not So 'Holy' Godmen Behind Bars

How the law finally caught up with self-styled not so holy 'godmen'.

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Law Caught Up With Ram Rahim & Asaram, but India’s ‘Godmen’ Rot Runs Deeper

The justice system is finally bringing to book babas who thought they were invincible, but it’s work half-done.

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Terror Funding Watchdog FATF Retains Pakistan on 'Grey List' for Monitoring

The FATF said that Pakistan remain on the list until the country shows it is taking action against terror groups.

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India Will Clock Next Billion Doses in 3 to 4 Months: Vaccine Panel Head

Experts said that they expected to reach the one-billion mark much earlier but the delay was caused by low supply.

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Yogendra Yadav Suspended by SKM for Meeting Kin of BJP Worker Slain in Lakhimpur

Yadav, who has been serving in the core committee of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, has been suspended for a month.

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Despite What Popular Belief May Suggest, Hindi Is Not India's National Language

The Constitution, which recognises Hindi as an 'official language,' does not mention any 'national language.'

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Dengue Outbreak in Delhi: What Are The Symptoms? How to Prevent it?

Health infrastructure is on edge as dengue cases increase in Delhi-NCR. Here's all you need to know.

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What India-Pakistan Matches Mean to The Players

India are playing Pakistan on Sunday in the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Address Nation at 10 AM Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Friday, 22 October, at 10 am.

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Persecutor Turns Protector: Why's Taliban Vowing to Save Shias From IS-K Threat?

Both Sunni groups loathe Shia Muslims, but one seeks a caliphate, while the other doesn't want to lose Afghanistan.

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Haryana Got Honest Govt Under Leadership of Khattar: Prime Minister Modi

The PM said he has known Khattar for a long time, but after becoming the Chief Minister, he has outshone himself.

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In Photos: India Celebrates 100 Crore Vaccination Doses, 100 Monuments Lit Up

The Archaeological Survey of India illuminated 100 monuments in tricolour to celebrate the occasion.

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One Billion COVID Doses Later, Is India on Track to Fully Vaccinate All Adults?

The Center also announced earlier in May that India’s adult vaccine drive will be completed before December 2021.

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Captain Amarinder Singh Is the ‘Architect’ of the 3 Farm Laws: Navjot Sindhu

Sidhu posted a video on Twitter and said, “The architect of 3 black laws… Who brought Ambani to Punjab’s Kisani."

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Aryan Khan Case: NCB Officer Wankhede Slams Nawab Malik Over 'Extortion' Remark

Nawab Malik claimed that Sameer Wankhede went to the Maldives for 'extortion' from actors and meant to target them.

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Mumbai Drugs Case: Bombay HC to Hear Aryan Khan's Bail Plea on 26 October

Aryan Khan had moved the High Court after his bail was rejected by a special court.

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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan Visits Son Aryan at Arthur Road Jail

Aryan Khan, arrested by the NCB in an alleged drugs case, has been in Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail since 8 October.

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Wednesday, 20 October 2021

Manchester United Owners Show Interest in Joining IPL Bandwagon: Report

The IPL from 2022 will have 10 teams with 2 teams being added to the mix.

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2021 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate Change Has Worrying Findings

As the world recovers from COVID-19, its approach will determine the future of climate change and public health.

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A Billion COVID Vaccines Now Administered in India, Celebrations at Red Fort

India has achieved the milestone of 100 crore COVID-19 vaccinations on 21 October.

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Why Should India 'Boycott' Pakistan Match at T20 World Cup & Gift Them the Win?

Even if we boycott the group-stage match, what happens if both teams face-off in the final?

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Samantha Prabhu Files Defamation Lawsuits Against YouTube Channels: Report

Samantha Prabhu has reportedly filed lawsuits against some YouTube channels for 'defaming' her image.

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After June Let-Down, Will Amit Shah’s J&K Visit Fail To Excite Regional Parties?

Nothing happened after the June meeting with PM Modi, say regional parties.

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Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam: How India & Pakistan's Star Batters Stack Up

India and Pakistan's captains Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, and how their stats stack up.

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Samsung Unpacked: Special Edition of Galaxy Z Flip3, Watch4 & Buds2 Launched

The Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition, Galaxy Watch4 and Buds2 will be available from 20 October.

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'TRUTH Social': Ex-US Prez Donald Trump to Launch His Own Social Media Platform

Former President Donald Trump said the network will form "a rival to the liberal media consortium."

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Heart Attack Cause of Death: Post Mortem Report of Agra Man Who Died in Custody

Arun Kumar, a sanitation worker from belonging to the Valmiki community, had died while in police custody.

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UP Elections: Are Women Voters Finally Emerging as the Decisive Voice?

The role of female voters is yet to be recognised in UP. But the Assembly elections in early 2022 could change that.

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UK Fines Facebook 50.5 Million Pounds Over Giphy Takeover

In May 2020, Facebook reportedly announced that it was purchasing Giphy, a search engine that provides "stickers"

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Should I Get Flu Vaccines? What are the Possible Side-Effects?

Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine, with few exceptions

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Why Has Aryan Khan Been Denied Bail Yet Again? And What Happens Now?

Unless an accused can be tied to commercial quantities/drug trafficking, there is little reason to deny them bail.

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RBI Imposes Monetary Penalties on 2 Payment System Operators

The RBI imposed a Rs 1 crore monetary penalty on Paytm Payments Bank. WUFSI was fined over Rs 27 lakh.

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T20 WC Warm-Up: Rohit Scores 60, Ashwin Picks 2 Wickets as India Beat Australia

India have won their second warm-up match before the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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Captain Amarinder Singh Expresses Concern Over ‘Weaponising of Punjab’

Amarinder Singh warns of an increase in 'drone activity', bringing weapons into Punjab.

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Disney Shifts Release of 5 Marvel Films Including Wakanda Forever, The Marvels

Eternals and Spider Man: No Way Home will release as scheduled earlier in November and December.

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CBI Probe Into Death of Dhanbad Judge: Two Accused Charged With Murder

The CBI filed a chargesheet against auto-rickshaw driver and his helper.

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Tuesday, 19 October 2021

Facebook Plans To Rebrand Company With New Name: Report

Facebook's rebranding will likely position the Facebook app as one of the many products under a parent company.

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'Only Murders In the Building' Review: A Criminally Delightful Whodunit Comedy

Playing the amateur sleuths in 'Only Murders In the Building' are a couple of Boomers and a Millennial.

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'Poor Targeted': Sushil Modi, Others at Wreath Laying of Bihar Men Killed in J&K

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Sushil Modi said that 'poor labourers' have been targeted by the militants.

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International Chef's Day 2021: Wishes and Quotes

International Chef Day is celebrated every year on 20 October as a Tribute to the Profession of Culinary Arts.

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Can India Become a Bigger Regional Power with New Middle East Quad?

America’s slow and steady withdrawal from the region has changed equations.

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Google Launches Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Phones With 'Most Advanced Camera Yet'

The starting price for Google Pixel 6 is $599 (about Rs 45,000), while the same is $899 (Rs 67,500) for Pixel 6 Pro.

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Clip of Petrol Pump Worker’s Abduction Falsely Shared as Incident From UP

The clip shows a petrol pump worker being abducted before getting robbed in Saudi Arabia's Hail.

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India's Crop Burning Contributes to 12.2% of Global GHG Emissions: Report

Blue Sky Analytics has released new data on emissions from biomass fires.

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PM Modi To Inaugurate Kushinagar Airport, Over 100 Buddhist Monks To Attend

The Kushinagar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 260 crore.

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Amarinder’s New Party: Had Said All Along, Says Punjab Min; BJP Welcomes Move

The BJP welcomed the announcement, calling Amarinder Singh “the tallest leader of Punjab”.

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Why India Is One of the Five Nations That Can Make or Break COP26

More than 100 world leaders will attend the summit to try to agree on the details of crucial issues.

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Gautam Adani Meets UK PM Boris Johnson, Talks Climate Change in London Summit

Gautam Adani said that policies to manage and overcome the climate change crisis must be equitable and pragmatic.

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Rajasthan Congress MLA Protests & Demands Release of Kin Caught Drunk Driving

MLA Meena Kanwar can be heard saying "all children drink" in a viral video.

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Aryan Khan Arrest: Shiv Sena Leader Moves SC Seeking Judicial Probe Against NCB

Filed by Kishore Tiwari, the plea calls the probe against Aryan Khan "dirty vendetta affairs of the NCB".

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CPI(M) Leader 'Illegally' Gives Up Grandson; Daughter Searches for Baby

He reportedly did this as he was opposed to his daughter Anupama's relationship with Ajith, a Dalit Christian.

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Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti 2021: Wishes, Images, Quotes and Greetings

This year, Valmiki Jayanti is being celebrated on Wednesday, 20 October 2021.

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'Always an Option,' England Captain Morgan Says Can Drop Himself If Team Needs

In 40 T20 matches this year, Morgan has scored only 499 runs at an average of 16.63.

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PM Modi To Inaugurate Kushinagar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh Tomorrow

The cost of the new airport is estimated to be around rupees 260 crore.

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TRS Leaders to Study Organisational Structure of DMK, AIADMK

TRS, which completed two decades recently, plans to further strengthen the organisation

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'We Are Living in Fear': Kashmir Migrant Workers Speak on Targeted Killings

Since 1 October, a total of eleven people have been the victim of targeted killings in Kashmir.

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'Among Closest Relationships': India On First Key Meeting With US, Israel, UAE

Enhancing maritime security and using trade were among the methods discussed to achieve the goal

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Congress and RJD Clash Ahead of Bihar By-Elections Over Reserved Seat

Tensions have flared after both parties fielded candidates in a seat which the Congress thought was reserved for it.

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Monday, 18 October 2021

Karnataka Congress Withdraws Tweet Calling PM Modi 'Angootha Chhaap' After Row

Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar has expressed his regrets over the "uncivil tweet."

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Man Accused of Killing Pregnant Elephant in Kerala Surrenders After 1.5 Years

A pregnant elephant was killed in May 2020 after eating a pineapple stuffed with a cracker.

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Puja Violence Will Crush Bangladesh’s Already Shrinking Hindu Minority

The attacks paint a poor picture and bring to sharp focus the question of religious freedom in Bangladesh.

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Claims vs Facts: Is Global Hunger Index Based on 'Unscientific Methodology'?

India is placed at 101 out of 116 nations, behind its neighbours Pakistan (92), Nepal (76), and Bangladesh (76).

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Fuel Prices At All-Time High: What's Causing the Surge? How Is Price Calculated?

Petrol prices have crossed Rs 100 mark in almost all state capitals. How is it calculated?

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Nainital's Mall Road Floods as Lake Surges Amid Downpour, Uttarakhand on Alert

The flooding reportedly took place as the Naini lake surged amid heavy downpour across the district.

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Rahul Gandhi's Formula to Change Congress: More Dalit-Bahujans At Every Level

CM Channi is part of a larger change in Congress. Rahul Gandhi's CWC comments are important in this context.

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CBSE Term 1 Board Exam Date Sheet Released: Check Exam Schedule of Class 10, 12

CBSE Class 10 board exam will begin from 30 November, while Class 12 exams will commence from 1 December 2021.

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BJP Leader Among Four More Arrested in Lakhimpur Violence Case

Local BJP leader Sumit Jaiswal, who is also one of the complainants in the Lakhimpur case, has been arrested.

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Kerala Rains: Idukki Dam To Be Opened Tuesday Morning, Red Alert Sounded

Though the rains have abated in many parts of Kerala, the IMD has predicted more rains on October 20 and 21.

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Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2021: Wishes, Images, Quotes and Greetings

This year, this Milad-un-Nabi is being celebrated on 19 October 2021.

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Watch Apple 'Unleashed' Event: AirPods 3 Launched

Apple is slated to launch a string of new technology.

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Fraud Case: Pune Police Nabs Associate of Man Who Took Selfie With Aryan Khan

Gosavi is accused of duping Pune-based Chinmay Deshmukh for Rs 3.9 lakh in the name of giving him a job.

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CBSE Term 1 Board Exams for Class 10 From 30 Nov and Class 12 From 1 Dec

Term 1 papers will have objective-type questions only and will last for 90 minutes.

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Train Services Hit as Farmers Hold 'Rail Roko' Protests Over Lakhimpur Unrest

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha has demanded the dismissal and arrest of Union Minister Home Ajay Misra.

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Lakhimpur Unrest: Crime Branch Arrests BJP’s Sumit Jaiswal Along With 3 Others

Jaiswal, who is one of the two complainants in the case, had stated that his car had been attacked by protesters.

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In Photos: Farmers Hold 'Rail Roko' Protests Over Lakhimpur Unrest

As of 2 pm on Monday, at least 50 trains across 130 locations were affected due to the 'Rail Roko'.

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Kerala Couple Braves Flood to Reach Wedding Venue in a Cooking Vessel

The couple, Akash and Aishwarya, are both health workers in a hospital in Chengannur.

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Kerala Flash Floods: Localised Phenomenon or Another Climate Change Warning?

Though the rain has reduced, a fresh spell is expected from 20 October.

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'We Need to Create a Cricketing Bond,' Says PCB Chief After Meeting With BCCI

Ramiz Raja spoke about the ACC meeting that was also attended by Sourav Ganguly and Jay Shah.

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T20 World Cup: #BoycottPakistan Trends on Social Media Ahead of India-Pak Clash

Some factions are asking for Indian to pull out of the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan.

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Kashmir Militancy: Same Factory of Terror Producing Different 'Brands'

TRF, PAFF and United Liberation Front have avoided religious symbolism to “secularise the jihad” in Kashmir.

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‘Red Alert’ Issued for Uttarakhand, Badrinath Yatra Halted Due to Heavy Rains

IMD issued a red alert with a forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall at many places in Uttarakhand.

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Two Dead in a Fire at a Packaging Factory in Surat, 125 Rescued

The fire, which has now been brought under control, is believed to have started around 5 am on Monday.

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As Poonch Search Operation Completes a Week, 3 Locals Detained By J&K Police

A security operation is underway in the Poonch-Rajouri forest belt where nine army personnel were killed last week.

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'Choose to Stay Unvaccinated': Pooja Bedi Tests COVID-19 Positive

Pooja Bedi also informed that her fiance and house help have also contracted the coronavirus.

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TMC Leader Babul Supriyo Likely to Resign as Asansol MP on Tuesday

Supriyo had earlier announced that he would resign once he got the appointment with the Speaker.

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Sunday, 17 October 2021

T20 World Cup: India Playing 2 Warm-Up Matches Before Pakistan Opener

India will play England on Monday night starting 7:30pm IST.

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NEET UG 2021: Process to Challenge Answer Key Ends, Result Expected Soon

Result of NEET UG 2021 will be prepared on the basis of the finalised answer key.

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'Attempt to Destroy Communal Harmony': Bangladesh Minister on Durga Puja Clashes

Five people were killed in the clashes that broke out in Bangladesh after an alleged incident of blasphemy.

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Kerala Landslide: Bodies of Mother & Son Found Hugging Each Other Beneath Debris

Five among the deceased are four children, aged ten, eight, seven and four.

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India Records 13,500 New COVID-19 Cases, Lowest in 230 Days

The active COVID-19 caseload in the country now stands at 1,89,694.

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Twins Die After Falling Off the 25th Floor of Ghaziabad Tower

While the cause of their fall is yet to be ascertained, the police said that it might have been an accident.

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Heavy Rains, Thunderstorm Hit Delhi-NCR, Waterlogging in Several Parts

Heavy rains lashed the national capital and its adjoining areas, leaving many areas inundated.

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Recent Civilian Killings a 'Conspiracy', Kashmiris Not Involved: Farooq Abdullah

At least four civilians have been targeted and killed by militants in Jammu and Kashmir in the past two days.

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Yuvraj Singh Arrested, Released on Bail Over Casteist Slur on Yuzvendra Chahal

The incident dates back to June 2020 when Yuvraj jokingly made a remark on Chahal during an Instagram Live session.

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China Tested 'Nuclear-Capable Hypersonic Missile' in Aug, US Concerned: Report

China, followed closely by Russia, is said to have the most potent hypersonic missile arsenal.

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Watch: Two-Storey House in Kerala Collapses into Gushing River

Reji and his family, the residents of the house, were evacuated from the house before it collapsed into the river.

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Farmers' Body to Hold 'Rail Roko' Protests Today Over Lakhimpur Unrest

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha has demanded the dismissal and arrest of Union Minister Home Ajay Misra.

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Army Chopper Crash: Second Pilot's Body Found in Ranjit Sagar Lake After 75 Days

The Ministry of Defence issued a statement about recovering Captain Jayant Joshi's body, expressing condolences.

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Kerala RTC Bus Staff Rescue Tourists Clinging on to Tyres Amid Gushing Water

It happened in Idukki when a family from Gujarat were waiting in their car as the road was blocked due to landslide

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‘Strongest Defenders of Environment Are Those Affected by It’, Says LIFE Founder

LIFE was recently awarded the Right Livelihood Award of 2021, also known as Sweden’s ‘alternative Nobel Prize’.

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Mumbai Records Zero COVID Death for The First Time Since the Pandemic Began

The city also recorded 367 new cases, while 518 fully recovered patients went home on Sunday.

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Civilian Killings in J&K: Two More Non-Local Labourers Shot Dead

One person is also believed to have sustained injuries.

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Three Accused in Singhu Border Case Remanded To Police Custody

The police had initially asked for two weeks' custody in order to recreate the crime scene and conduct interviews.

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Singhu Border Killing: Three Accused Remanded to Six Days Police Custody

The three accused were arrested and sentenced to six days' police custody.

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Three Generations in a Family of Six Washed Away in Kerala Rains

The family lived near a church in Kavali, in Kottayam’s Koottickal that was hit by a landslide on Saturday morning.

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'No Jobs Here...': Kin of UP, Bihar Migrant Workers Killed in J&K, Share Grief

"If we had jobs here, why would we go so far away from home to work?" asks the brother of deceased Sageer Ahmad.

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'Will Do Something That Will Make You Proud': Aryan Khan During NCB Counselling

The 23-year-old told officials that he would do good work that would never attract bad publicity again.

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Squid Game: Why You Shouldn’t Be Too Hard on Translators

What goes on when a translator works on subtitles, and why they might seem off to a native speaker of the language.

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BCCI Invites Applications for Team India Head Coach's Job

India's current coach Ravi Shastri's tenure ends after the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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Akshay Kumar Thanks Ex Army Officer for Pointing Out Mistake in Gorkha Poster

The army officer mentioned how a weapon in the poster of 'Gorkha' was not represented accurately.

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'Punjab's Last Chance for Resurrection': Sidhu Writes to Sonia, Seeks Meeting

Thereafter, on Sunday afternoon, Sidhu tweeted a copy of the same letter.

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Madhya Pradesh: Woman Riding Pillion on a Scooter Forced To Take Off Hijab

It is suspected that the people believed the man was Hindu and the girl Muslim, Police officer RS Verma said.

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Bhopal: Car Rams Into Durga Idol Immersion Procession, 3 Injured

A grey hatchback plowed into the crowd in the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday in Bhopal, injuring three.

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Urdu Poetry and the World of Sinful Temptations

In this episode, we explore the theme of 'gunaah' and what leads to committing a sin through Urdu poetry.

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Exclusive: London-Based ULFA(I) Chairperson Could Soon Be Extradited to India

Dr Mukul Hazarika alias Dr Avijit Asom has been interrogated by UK govt agencies after extradition request by India.

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Gorakhpur: All 6 Cops Accused in the Death of Manish Gupta Arrested

Gupta was allegedly beaten to death by the police in a hotel in Gorakhpur, during a late-night raid on 28 September.

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Encounter in J&K’s Poonch: Bodies of 2 More Soldiers Recovered, Total 9 Dead

Two non-locals civilians were also killed by militants on Saturday evening.

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Watch: ‘The Batman’ Trailer Starring Robert Pattinson Premieres at DC FanDome

'The Batman' is directed by Matt Reeves and will release on 4 March, 2022.

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Saturday, 16 October 2021

Kashmir: Bihar Vendor, UP Carpenter Shot Dead as Civilian Killings Continue

Earlier, a doctor and two school teachers were gunned down by terrorists in Kashmir, leading to fears over security.

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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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What Made India Joke about Engineering?

In India, the jokes on engineering are more cultural than academic, writes Ashutosh Mimrot.

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'Full-Time' Chief Says Sonia; Will Congress Rebels Challenge the Gandhis?

There was little left to say after Sonia Gandhi had finished her opening address, writes Arati R Jerath.

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International Day for Eradication of Poverty 2021: Theme, History, Significance

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on 17 October.

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NEET UG 2021 Answer Key, OMR Sheet Released, Results to Be Out Soon

Results for NEET UG 2021 will be prepared on the basis of the finalised answer key.

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Watch: Kapil Dev Wears New Avatar On Cricket Field in Advert

Kapil Dev is among various sportspersons to have featured in the CRED adverts.

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Watch: Ahead of India-Pakistan Contest, Mauka Mauka Advert Resurfaces

India will play Pakistan on 24 October in the men's 2021 T20 World Cup.

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'He Was Lured Into Going There': Kin of Man Found Mutilated at Singhu Border

Lakhbir Singh, a resident of Punjab, was found lynched and tied to a police barricade at the Singhu border.

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Friday, 15 October 2021

Congress Working Committee Meet Underway; Rahul, Sonia Gandhi in Attendance

The CWC meeting has been called to deliberate upon the upcoming Assembly polls, among other things.

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AIIMS Delhi Doctor Alleges Rape by Senior Colleague, Accused on the Run

Efforts to capture the accused, who is a married man and a senior resident doctor at AIIMS, are underway.

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Veteran Actor Farrukh Jaffar Passes Away Aged 88

Farrukh Jaffar was recently seen in Gulabo Sitabo, wherein she played Amitabh Bachchan's wife.

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Mohan Bhagwat's Dussehra Speech: Is RSS Now in Complete Sync with Govt & BJP?

There is now either complete endorsement of steps taken by the BJP leadership, or these are glossed over by the RSS.

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Saurashtra Cricketer Avi Barot No More After Suffering Cardiac Arrest

Avi Barot was part of Saurashtra's Ranji Trophy winning team in 2019-20.

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Rajkummar Rao Denies Doing A Web Series With Raj & DK

Rajkummar Rao speaks about working with Paresh Rawal and Ratna Pathak Shah in Hum Do Hamare Do.

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Rahul Dravid to Take Over as India Men's Team Coach After T20 World Cup: Report

Rahul Dravid will take over from Ravi Shastri.

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India Reports 15,981 Fresh COVID-19 Cases, 166 Deaths in Last 24 Hours

As many as 17,861 COVID patients recovered in the last 24 hours.

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'Top 10 Wanted' LeT Commander Trapped in Pampore Encounter: Kashmir Police

A commander of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba was trapped by the security forces at Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama.

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Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Savarkar During Andaman Visit, Slams Critics

Amit Shah attacked Veer Savarkar's critics and said that he should not be questioned for his patriotism.

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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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Exclusive | 3 Years After #MeToo, RTI Reveals Govt Yet to Act on GoM Suggestions

Three years after a govt panel was formed to make workplaces safer for women, RTI reveals a call is yet to be taken.

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'I Haven't Left Behind...' MSD Corrects Harsha Before Signing Off From IPL 2021

MS Dhoni gave his fans hope that he will return for IPL 2022.

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'Top of the Moon Feeling,' Says Ruturaj After Winning IPL Title and Orange Cap

Ruturaj Gaikwad finished the season as the Orange cap holder.

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Sardar Udham Review: Vicky Delivers a Stellar Performance in This Powerful Film

Sardar Udham is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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Chennai Super Champions! MS Dhoni's CSK Trump KKR, Win Fourth IPL Title

IPL Final: KKR fell short by 27 runs

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CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad Becomes Youngest Orange Cap Winner in IPL History

Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 635 runs this IPL season.

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Land Acquisition Disputes in India: The Law & Its Impacts on Those Involved

In this episode, we examine some of these disputes and the laws around them.

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Will Aryan Khan Finally Get Bail? This is What the NCB Court Needs to Consider

The special NCB court reserved its order on bail till 20 October after fierce arguments.

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Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh Announce Release Date of 'Sooryavanshi'

Sooryavanshi stars Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in lead roles.

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Thursday, 14 October 2021

CBSE Term 1 Board Exam Date Sheet on 18 Oct; Subjects Divided Into Major, Minor

The board has categorised subjects into 'major' and 'minor' for students of Classes 10 and 12.

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Aryan Khan, Others Shifted to Jail's Barracks After Testing COVID Negative

A court reserved its order on the bail pleas of Aryan Khan & others till 20 October.

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Man Found Dead at Singhu Farmers’ Protest Site, Body Taken to Sonipat Hospital

The man's body was found tied to a police barricade.

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J&K: Army Officer, Soldier Killed in Action in Counter-terror Ops in Poonch

It comes four days after five army personnel were killed in action in Poonch district.

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Maharashtra Minister Jitendra Awhad Gets Bail in Kidnapping, Assault Case

Awhad was arrested on 14 October in connection with a kidnapping and assault case relating to a social media post.

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'Efforts Underway by Some to Condemn India's Traditions, Religion': RSS Chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Bhagwat said that there are 'elements' for whom India's progress is detrimental.

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Global Hunger Index: India Slips From 94 to 101, Ranked Behind Pak, Nepal

Of the 116 countries that are ranked, India is placed behind some neighbours like Pakistan (92) and Nepal (76).

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FB Whistleblower Fiasco: Is a PR Nightmare Enough to Rein In the Giant?

In the absence of legislation to share data with regulators, the BigTech have no incentive to do so.

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2017 Pic of Clash Between ABVP and DU Students Wrongly Shared as Kashmir

Claiming to show the current situation in Kashmir, users wrongly shared a 2017 photo of clashes in Delhi.

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Ex-Us President Bill Clinton Hospitalised, ‘Is on the Mend’ Says Spokesperson

Clinton, 75, has been diagnosed with urinary tract infection that has spread to his bloodstream.

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On Dashami, Women In a Kolkata Para Hope 'Barir Purohit' Will Now Mean Different

They hope, someday, they will officiate pujas at home.

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Time To Be Gay! Desis in US Ensure an Inclusive Dussehra for Their Queer Kids

For desis in the US, the festivities become a significant season and reason to affirm their South Asian identity.

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This Dussehra, Feast on Traditional Parsinde and Bakarkhani

Parsinde, Mutton Kofte, and Bakarkhani cooked by Venu Mathur are surely a paradise for mutton lovers.

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Dussehra 2021: Shubh Mahurat for Ravana Dahan and Puja Timing

Dussehra or Vijayadashami 2021 will be celebrated on 15 October 2021.

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Happy Dussehra: Images with Wishes for Vijayadashami 2021

Here are some images with wishes, posters, and photos on the occasion of Dussehra 2021.

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Happy Dussehra 2021: Wishes, Images, Quotes and Greetings

Here are some wishes, images, and quotes for the occasion of Dussehra 2021.

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Junior Commissioned Officer and a Soldier Critically Injured in J&K's Poonch

Police sources said the army started a cordon and search operation involving several villages in Surankote area.

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What Does Tata Sons Need Do To Make Air India Profitable Again?

After trying for 20 years, the Centre finally sold 100 percent stake of Air India to Tata Sons for Rs 18,000 crore.

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United Nations Human Rights Council: India Re-Elected for the Sixth Time

Some of the other countries on the council are United States, UAE, Malaysia, Qatar, Finland, and Argentina.

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'Looking for Cheap Publicity': Amarinder on Punjab Min's Remarks Amid BSF Row

The former CM also slammed his rival, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu.

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Wednesday, 13 October 2021

PM Modi Prays for Ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s ‘Speedy Recovery’

AIIMS officials had confirmed late on Wednesday that Singh was admitted with fever and that his condition is stable.

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After Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan Jumps On The NFT Bandwagon With BollyCoin

Salman Khan made the announcement about his partnership with BollyCoin on Twitter.

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18,987 Fresh COVID Cases, 246 Deaths Reported in India in the Past 24 Hours

According to Union Health Ministry, India's active cases stand at 2,06,586, which is the lowest in past 215 days.

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Pune Police Issues Lookout Circular Against Man Who Took Selfie With Aryan Khan

KP Gosavi is one of the nine independent witnesses in the Mumbai cruise case.

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Super 30’s Anand Kumar Roped in by Japanese Firm To Redefine School Education

Kumar is popular all across the globe for spearheading the 'Super 30' initiative.

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Heavy Focus on UP May Cost the Congress States It Can Actually Win

Congress isn’t the top contender in UP. It should focus on Punjab & Uttarakhand, where its chances are better.

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In TMC's Festival Shopping List, 'Big' BJP Leaders, 'Caste-Aways' & Classic Cong

Unlike us regular folk, the TMC has a variety of options to choose from.

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Even as 50% Indian Adults Vaccinated, 3rd COVID Wave Risk Remains: Gita Gopinath

The IMF chief economist noted that even as India has a large population, it has vaccinated nearly 50% of its adults.

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Amit Shah, Senior BJP Leaders Hold Key Meet to Discuss Upcoming State Elections

Five states – Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Manipur, and Uttarakhand – are expected to go to polls in 2022.

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Terrified by Civilian Killings in Srinagar, My Family and I Moved to Jammu

The security in my colony was tightened and authorities are trying to provide essential items to our doorsteps.

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ZEE-Invesco Tussle: Reliance Says Never Resorted to Hostile Transactions

Reliance India Limited has said that they regret their name being drawn into the dispute between Zee and Invesco.

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Happy Maha Navami 2021: Wishes, Images, Messages and Greetings for Navratri

Navami is followed by Dusshera, also known as Vijayadashami.

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Eoin Morgan Credits Backroom Staff For The Rise of KKR's Young Stars

Eoin Morgan's KKR beat Delhi Capitals to enter the 2021 IPL final

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KKR Bowled Well in Middle Overs: Rishabh Pant Concedes After Defeat in Qualifier

KKR made the final of the IPL for the first time since 2014 and play CSK. Both teams have 5 titles between them.

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Delhi Serve Late Challenge But KKR Cross The Finish Line, Enter IPL 2021 Final

KKR will now face Chennai Super Kings in the 2021 IPL final on Friday.

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Coal Power Generation Capacity Under Outage Reduces From 11 GW to 6 GW: Govt

The ministry has said that coal-based electricity generation capacity under outage (not generating) has come down.

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Qualifier 2: Shikhar Dhawan Top-Scores With 36 as KKR Restrict Delhi to 135/5

The winner of the match enters the IPL 2021 final while the loser is knocked out of the tournament.

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Central Probe Agencies Misused by BJP to Target Political Opponents: NCP's Pawar

In reference to the ongoing IT raids on his three nieces, Pawar wondered what their connection to politics is.

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Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai Comes Under Fire For Comments on Moral Policing

"Can we live without morality in society? It is important that the sentiments of people are not violated," he said.

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COVID-19: How Safe in Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for Vaccinating Children?

The Subject Expert Committee has recommended to the DCGI to grant emergency use authorisation for Covaxin for

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India Hits Out at China's Objection on Venkaiah Naidu's Trip to Arunachal

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said China has never recognised the Arunachal Pradesh as a state.

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'With No Coach, We Watch Neeraj Chopra's Videos To Learn Javelin Throw'

'Now people know what javelin is. Earlier everyone used to call it stick or danda.'

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Over 50 Members of Actor Vijay’s Fan Association Win in TN Local Body Polls

On Tuesday, 12 October, results showed that 59 candidates from Vijay's Fan Association have won in local seats.

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Tuesday, 12 October 2021

Kishore Kumar: A Jovial & Eccentric Legend, Who Was 'Sad Under The Mask'

On his 34th death anniversary, a peek into Kishore Kumar’s longing to flee from the madding crowd.

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US to Reopen Canada and Mexico Land Borders for Fully Vaccinated Travellers

The decision ends a travel ban that lasted 19 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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BSEB 2022 Dummy Admit Cards Released

Here are details of how the BSEB 2022 Dummy Admit Cards for Classes 10 to 12 can be downloaded.

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Minor in UP's Lalitpur Alleges Rape by 28, Including Father & SP, BSP Leaders

The 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by 28 men, including her father, over the course of several years.

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India Reports 15,823 Fresh COVID-19 Cases, Active Cases Lowest in Past 214 Days

India on Wednesday, 13 October, reported 15,823 new COVID cases, taking the country's case tally to 3,40,01,743.

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NEET UG 2021 Correction Deadline Extended

NEET UG 2021 correction window deadline has been extended till Thursday, 14 October 2021 (up to 11:50 pm).

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IMF Estimates Global GDP to Grow by 5.9% in 2021, 4.9% in 2022

While global economies are recovering, developed and developing economies face different and separate challenges.

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Amidst NCB Raid on Mumbai Cruise, a Re-Look at Rhea Chakraborty's Case

With the NCB currently involved in the Mumbai cruise case, we take a look at the status of Rhea Chakraborty's case.

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Jhunjhunwala-Backed Akasa Air to Fly in 2022: How Many Flights Will It Operate?

As India gears for the entry of a new airline – 'Air Akasa' – from 2022, here's all you need to know about it.

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'Mahatma Gandhi Asked Savarkar to File Mercy Petitions': Rajnath Singh

Mohan Bhagwat, present at the event, said Partition wouldn't have happened with Savarkar's idea of nationalism.

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Mohan Bhagwat’s ‘Upbringing’ Lessons & the Great Hindu Victimhood Syndrome

He reinforces the sentiment that Hindus are failing in safeguarding themselves, even as the ‘others’ are doing so.

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Producers to Import 10% Coal to Ease Supply: Report

The move is expected to boost the coal requirements of the producers in one week.

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BJP MP Alters Hymn to Remove Reference to 'Allah'? No, the Video is Clipped

Hans Raj Hans can be heard singing 'Ishwar Allah tero naam' in the longer version of the viral video.

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As COVID-19 Figures Stabilise, India's Focus Must Shift to Fortifying Healthcare

There is an urgent need to address the inadequacies of India's healthcare system to tackle potential crisis

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Why Delhi HC Upheld Rakesh Asthana's Appointment as Delhi Police Commissioner

The judges rejected the argument that he couldn't be appointed as he had less than 6 months before retirement.

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'Not Sure Yet if Healthy Kids Need a COVID Vaccine:' Dr Kang on Covaxin

"Should the vulnerable children be vaccinated first? I do think we need to consider that," says Dr Gagandeep Kang.

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International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2021: Theme, History, Significance

First International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction was observed in the year 1989.

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Happy Durga Ashtami 2021: Wishes, Greetings, Images, Messages for Navratri

This year, Ashtami will be celebrated on Wednesday, 13 October 2021.

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IPL 2021: Focus on Openers as KKR Meet Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 2

The winner of the match enters the IPL 2021 final and will play CSK for the trophy.

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5 Security Personnel, 7 Militants Killed in Encounters Across J&K

3 LeT terrorists were killed in an encounter at South Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday evening.

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Mundra Port Drug Seizure: NIA Searches Multiple Locations in Delhi

The NIA said that it conducted searches at five places in Delhi, including residential premises and warehouses.

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TN Local Body Polls: BJP Leader Contests as Independent Candidate, Gets 1 Vote

D Karthik stood independently for the post of Kurudampalayam panchayat ward councillor.

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Bengaluru Airport Flooded After Heavy Rains, Stranded Passengers Use Tractors

The roads connecting the city to the airport as well as the roads inside the airport were flooded.

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India Reports 14,313 COVID-19 Cases, 26,579 Recoveries in the Last 24 Hours

India's recovery rate is at 98.04 percent, which is highest since March 2020.

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Maharashtra Cinemas to Open from 22 October: What Are the New SOPs?

Here is everything we know about the guidelines set in place for the reopening of Maharashtra's theatres.

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HC Dismisses Pleas Challenging Rakesh Asthana's Appointment as Delhi Police Head

Asthana was appointed as commissioner on 27 July, just four days before his previously scheduled date of retirement.

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Monday, 11 October 2021

ICSI CS Professional, Executive, Foundation Result 2021: Date and Time

ICSI CS June 2021 result will be announced tomorrow.

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Maha Ashtami 2021: When is Kanya Pujan? Shubh Muhurat and Significance

Ashtami 2021 or more commonly known as Maha Ashtami and Durga Ashtami will be celebrated on 13 October.

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NCB Officer Involved in Mumbai Drugs Case Alleges He’s Being Spied On: Report

NCB Zonal Director Samir Wankhede approached the Maharashtra police chief to lodge a complaint about the same.

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Instagram to Roll Out Two New Tools to Protect Teens From Harmful Posts

The photo-sharing platform will introduce "take a break" feature and also "nudge" teenagers away from bad content.

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Dialogues, Songs, Trivia: Presenting 'The Amitabh Bachchan Digital Museum'

A virtual museum on Amitabh Bachchan with a compilation of Big B trivia, hit songs, popular dialogues and more.

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Kashmir Civilian Killings: Enemies at the Gates or Brewing Discontent?

Are the wheels within wheels, which have been the hallmark of the Kashmir story, spinning silently again?

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Priyanka Gandhi to Visit Lakhimpur, Attend Last Rites of Deceased Farmers

Gandhi Vadra is expected to attend the antim ardaas ceremony of the farmers killed in the Lakhimpur violence.

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BJP Holds Key Meet, Develops 100-Day Strategy for 2022 Uttar Pradesh Polls

The party will be launching 100 programmes in the approximately 100 days that remain ahead of the crucial elections.

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Lav Kush Ramlila Is Back After a Year

The year 2020 was the only time in its 39-year history that the Lav Kush Ramlila committee didn't organise Ramlila.

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3 LeT Terrorists Killed in Encounter With Security Forces in J&K's Shopian

3 LeT terrorists were killed in an encounter at South Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday evening.

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'Chilling Effect on Free Speech': SC Justice Urges Court to Scrap Sedition, UAPA

He was speaking at an event commemorating the 109th Birth Anniversary of Late Viswanath Pasayat.

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Uttarakhand Minister Yashpal Arya's Ghar Wapsi: What Does it Mean for Congress?

In 2016, when the Congress leaders had revolted, Arya was the last to join the saffron camp along with his son.

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Climate Change Is Making India's Monsoon More Erratic

The summer monsoon in 2021, though 'normal', was marked by a number of localised extreme rainfall events.

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After Last Match as RCB Captain, Virat Kohli Confirms He Wants to Return to RCB

Virat Kohli spoke about his IPL future after RCB were knocked out of IPL 2021 on Monday night.

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KKR Knock Virat Kohli's RCB Out of IPL 2021, Will Play Delhi For Spot in Final

KKR have continued their dream run in the UAE, beating RCB to enter Qualifier 2.

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Akasa Air Gets No Objection Certificate, Plans to Offer Flights From Summer 2022

The airline venture is partly funded by stock market maverick Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.

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What is the Intent of Terror Groups Behind Recent Civilian Killings in J&K?

Since 5 October, seven civilians were killed in separate incidents in Srinagar and Bandipore.

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Junior Shooting World Championship: India Finish on Top With 43 Medals, 17 Golds

India had asked ISSF for a review of the medal count after they had earlier been shown to have won 40 medals.

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'Misinformation in India Linked to Deaths', Says US Talkshow Host John Oliver

US host John Oliver says online misinformation has been a real issue in India, often linked to violence and deaths.

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Smriti Mandhana Scores Fifty But Australia Win Final T20I by 14 Runs

Australia won the multi-format series against India 11-5.

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MS Dhoni Does It, Again: It Makes No Sense, But Romance Hardly Ever Does

MS Dhoni promoted himself up the order in the match against Delhi Capitals on Sunday and finished off the game.

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Hindus Converting for Marriage for ‘Selfish Interests’: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Bhagwat added, “The aim of RSS is to organise Hindu society. But when we organise RSS programmes, we see only men."

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On Big B's Birthday, Presenting 'The Amitabh Bachchan Digital Museum'

A virtual museum on Amitabh Bachchan with a compilation of Big B trivia, hit songs, popular dialogues and more.

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Sunday, 10 October 2021

T20 World Cup: BCCI Have 5 More Days to Make Changes to the Squad: Report

India open their campaign against Pakistan on 24 October.

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SAFF Championship: Sunil Chhetri Scores as India Edge Past Nepal

Sunil Chhetri scored late in the game to keep India in contention in the SAFF Championship.

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Swara Bhasker Files Complaint Against Twitter User For Objectionable Remarks

Based on Swara Bhasker's complaint, a case has been filed against the Twitter user & YouTube influencer.

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India Reports 18,132 Fresh COVID Cases, Lowest in Past 215 Days

The country also reported 193 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total death toll to 4,50,782.

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Famous Nursery Rhymes Rewritten To Teach Kids About Sexual Abuse

The book helps change the narrative surrounding child sexual abuse and is a perfect conversation-starter.

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Amitabh Bachchan Shares a Post on His Birthday; Shweta Corrects His Age

Here's what Amitabh Bachchan posted on his birthday.

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'Chinese Side Wasn't Agreeable': 13th Round of India-China Corps Talks Fails

The talks had been held in order to resolve the military standoff in Eastern Ladakh.

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Over 700 Detained in J&K 'To Break Chain of Attacks' After Recent Killings

Over 700 people have been detained in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the recent spate of civilian killings.

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Privacy Stands to Be Biggest Loser in Telangana in India's 1st E-Voting Attempt

The whole process will use blockchain technology to secure the encrypted and de-identified votes as per the release.

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Activism, Politics, Prison: Being Kanhaiya Kumar & Umar Khalid In Modi's India

In a post-2014 Indian politics, dominated by Hindu majoritarianism, understanding Kanhaiya's silence on Umar Khalid.

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ED Summons Rajasthan CM’s Brother Agrasen Gehlot in Fertiliser Export Scam

Gehlot has been accused of exporting subsidised fertiliser between 2007 and 2009.

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Transport, Shops Shut as Maharashtra Observes Bandh Over Lakhimpur Unrest

Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi government has called for a bandh to protest against the violence in Lakhimpur.

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Eliminator: Resurgent Kolkata Up Against Confident Bangalore in Knockout Match

The winner of this match will play Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 2 on Wednesday.

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'Greatest Finisher Ever,' Virat Turns Fanboy as Dhoni Guides CSK Into IPL Final

Chennai needed 13 runs off the last over to enter the IPL final, and MS Dhoni delivered.

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MS Dhoni Smashes The Winning Runs as Chennai Beat Delhi, Enter IPL 2021 Final

MS Dhoni hit the winning runs

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England Name Full-Strength Squad for 2021-22 Ashes Series, Jos Buttler Included

10 players in England's 17-man squad for The Ashes have never featured in the series in Australia.

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Mohammad Nabi Named Captain as Afghanistan Submit Final T20 World Cup Squad

Afghanistan are in Group 2 with India, New Zealand, and Pakistan along with a qualifier team.

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Qualifier 1: Shaw & Pant's Half Centuries Help Delhi Post 172/5 vs CSK

Shimron Hetmyer scored 83 off 50 balls with Rishabh Pant.

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6th Price Hike in 6 Days: Petrol Crosses Rs 110 Mark in Mumbai, Rs 104 in Delhi

Petrol & diesel prices were hiked for the sixth time in six days.

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Kerala To Get Heavy Rainfall in Next Few days: Orange Alert in 6 Districts

Kerala and Mahe have received actual rainfall of 102.7 mm in the week between 30 September and 6 October.

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'Unnecessary Panic': Power Minister RK Singh Denies Reports of Coal Shortage

"I've warned Tata Power CEO of action if they send baseless SMSs to customers that can create panic," RK Singh said.

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Super Dancer 4 Finale: Florina Gogoi Takes Home the Winning Trophy, Cash Prize

Super Dancer Chapter 4 was judged by Shilpa Shetty, Geeta Kapur and Anurag Basu.

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Taiwan–India Partnership for an AI-Powered, Smart, Green India of Tomorrow

The destructive pandemic has brought the two democracies even closer through trade and economic linkages.

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Accused of Sharing Nuclear Tech With Iran, 'Father of Pak's Nuclear Bomb' Dies

In 2004, Khan had "admitted to running a proliferation network" to Iran, Libya, and North Korea.

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Probe Over ISIS Links in J&K Deepens, NIA Conducts Raids in Multiple Locations

Terror outfit ISIS has been releasing a monthly magazine by the name of Voice of Hind since February 2020.

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Shekhar Suman Extends Support to Shah Rukh, Gauri Khan After Aryan Khan’s Arrest

Shekhar Suman also said that he visited late Sushant Singh Rajput's father after the actor's demise.

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Coal Crisis: Power Cuts in Punjab, UP as Power Plants Run Out of Coal

Nearly half of India's coal-fired power plants have just three days of coal stocks left.

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Rajya Sabha Rejig: 28 MPs Shifted From Existing Panels Due to Low Attendance

Out of 237 Rajya Sabha members, 50 have been placed in the new committees

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Worth $100.6 Billion, Mukesh Ambani Enters Exclusive 'Global Club' of 11

Ambani is now worth $100.6 billion, after his wealth increased by $23.8 billion this year.

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Mumbai Police Summons CBI Chief Subodh Jaiswal in Phone-Tapping, Data Leak Case

CBI chief Subodh Kumar Jaiswal has been asked to appear before the Mumbai Police's cyber cell on 14 October.

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Priyanka Gandhi To Address 'Kisan Nyay' Rally in Varanasi Today

Priyanka Gandhi has been at the forefront of demanding justice for the farmers who died in the Lakhimpur unrest.

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Have Been Discussing With AR Rahman: Sivakarthikeyan on Taking Ayalaan to B’Wood

Sivakarthikeyan talks about playing a character unlike his earlier films in 'Doctor'.

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Saturday, 9 October 2021

Jagjit Singh aka 'The King of Ghazal', His Music and How He Popularised Urdu

In this episode of Urdunama we pay a musical tribute to the ghazal-master Jagjit Singh on his death anniversary.

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Emphasis on Hot Springs, 13th Round of India-China Corps Commander Talks Today

India's stance has been that only full disengagement of Chinese troops will lead to de-escalation.

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Chaos at Mumbai Airport: Took Me 95 Mins To Clear All Checks, Finally Made It!

I stopped to check my flight's time and noticed that literally all flights were 'delayed'.

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China’s Arunachal ‘Incursion’: Why India Should Look at the Bigger Picture

The 13th round of military commander’s talks between India and China will take place at Moldo today.

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India Reports 18,166 Fresh COVID Cases, 214 Deaths In Last 24 Hours

The country has so far vaccinated over 94.70 crore people.

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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...