Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Babri verdict may add to unease of minorities

The much-awaited verdict was celebrated by Advani, Joshi and others as a validation of their stand that the demolition of the structure was not part of any premeditated plan, but caused disappointment among Muslims.

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Kashyap reaches police station for questioning

The Versova police station issued summons to Anurag Kashyap to record his statement. This is in connection with a rape case filed against him by Payal Ghosh on September 22.

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PICS: How pacers helped Kolkata beat Rajasthan



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Honda H’ness CB 350 unveiled: 5 key highlights



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Facebook Merges Messenger With Instagram's Direct Messages

Instagram on Wednesday started rolling out the option to connect Instagram direct messages with Messenger. It means that one can now send messages to Messenger people from Instagram, and the other way...

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Army jawan killed in ceasefire violation by Pak

The Indian Army retaliated in a befitting manner, he added. Lance Naik Karnail Singh was killed in the firing from across the border, the spokesperson said. "The general officer commanding of the White Knight Corps and all ranks salute braveheart Lance Naik Karnail Singh, who made the supreme sacrifice in the Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch district on the night of September 30, and offer condolences to his family," he said.

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Amount of money spent on Candy Crush



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Uthappa applies saliva on the ball against KKR

In the IPL 2020 match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, Robin Uthappa was spotted applying saliva on the ball while fielding in the third over.

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Ginny Weds Sunny, Arrow, Serious Men, and More on Netflix in October

Ginny Weds Sunny, Arrow season 8, Serious Men, Star Trek: Discovery season 3, Hubie Halloween, The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Season 2: Rio - the...

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What all changes from today in your daily life

From no need to carry copies of driving licence, to health insurance to credit cards, there will be many changes in the rules for products and transactions impacting the daily lives of the people from October 1.

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Congress demolished Babri: Vinay Katiyar

Katiyar said the Babri structure was demolished by Congress to topple the BJP government in UP. “No other mosque would be touched in future. Let peace prevail,” he told TOI.

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What's new and what's not in Google Pixel 4a



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Ex-PM Rao would have felt vindicated by verdict

Had he been alive, the Babri case verdict that the demolition was not “pre-planned” would have brought a wry smile to the face of PV Narasimha Rao who faced severe criticism for the Dec 6, 1992 event, with some alleging that he was complicit in the mosque’s destruction. Rao felt the charge keenly and was at pains to argue that he had gone by the assurances of VHP and UP govt.

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Times Top10: No evidence in Babri demolition



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Hard copies of DL, RC not required from today



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PNB reports Rs 1,203cr fraud by Sintex Industries

Public sector Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Wednesday declared its Rs 1,203.26 crore exposure to Sintex Industries Ltd as fraud.Pursuant to the applicable provisions of Sebi's Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) and the bank's policy, "we inform reporting of borrowal fraud of Rs 1,203.26 crore in NPA account of Sintex Industries Ltd (SIL)," PNB said in a regulatory filing.

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Redmi 9i to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart, Mi.com

Redmi 9i smartphone will go on sale today at 12pm (noon). It will be available for purchase via Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home stores and Xiaomi partner offline retailers.

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After Hathras, another Dalit woman raped, killed in UP; 2 arrested

A 22-year-old Dalit woman died after being allegedly sexually assaulted by two men in Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh. She worked at a private firm and did not return until late at night on Tuesday. Later in the wee hours of Wednesday, the girl came on a rickshaw in a bad condition with glucose drip attached to her arms. She was soon rushed to a hospital but died on the way.

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Babri ruling a travesty of an incident: Congress



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Vindication of belief, says Advani post acquittal

Acquitted of conspiracy charges in the 1992 Babri mosque demolition case, BJP veteran L K Advani on Wednesday welcomed the court verdict, saying the judgment vindicated his and his party’s commitment towards the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.

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Live: International flights suspended till Oct 31

India's Covid tally raced past 62 lakh on Wednesday with 80,472 infections being reported in last 24 hours. While the number of recoveries surged to 51,87,825 pushing the recovery rate to 83.33 per cent, according to the Union health ministry data. Stay with TOI for live updates-

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SC won't postpone UPSE prelims slated for Oct 4



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India successfully fires ‘super’ missile BrahMos



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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Hathras case: Cong demands Yogi's resignation

Party leader Rahul Gandhi, in a tweet, said, "A daughter of India is raped-murdered, facts are suppressed and in the end, the right to perform the last rites is also taken away from the victim's family." "It is insulting and unjust," he said in the tweet in Hindi using the hashtag 'Hathras Horror Shocks India'.

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Model abused for voicing her political opinion



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The Lion King 2 Official With Moonlight Director Barry Jenkins

The Lion King 2 is on its way. Disney has hired Barry Jenkins - whose 2016 film Moonlight won three Oscars, including best picture - to helm the sequel to The Lion King (2019). The Lion King 2...

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OnePlus 8T Confirmed to Run on Android 11-based OxygenOS 11

OnePlus 8T will launch with OxygenOS 11, based on Android 11, out-of-the-box, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed through a forum post released on Tuesday. Lau also claimed that the new OnePlus phone will...

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Mi 10T Series Launching Today: How to Watch Livestream

Mi 10T series will be launched today, September 30, at 2pm GMT +2 (5:30pm IST) through a virtual event that will be livestreamed on Xiaomi's social media handles, as well as YouTube and the official...

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TikTok Launches US Elections Guide to Combat Misinformation

TikTok on Tuesday launched a US election guide as part of an effort to battle misinformation on the wildly popular video-sharing app that the White House has targeted for a ban.

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Amazon Defends Warehouse Safety Following Report on Injuries

Amazon on Tuesday defended its warehouse safety record after a news investigation pointed to a higher-than-average injury rate in the company's massive logistics operations.

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Apple Grants CEO Tim Cook First Major Stock Package Since 2011

Apple on Tuesday granted CEO Tim Cook 333,987 restricted stock units, with a possibility to earn as many as 667,974 more if he hits performance targets, in the executive's first stock grant since...

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Babri demolition verdict: Latest developments



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Skoda Karoq review: Brilliant but lacks butch feel

One single largest drawback for the Karoq has to be the size. Honestly, it doesn’t stand out in the crowd especially due to lower height than most of its rivals. Karoq comes with VW’s potent 1.5 TSI petrol engine mated with 7-speed DSG transmission. 150 PS and 250 Nm under the hood, Karoq is one smooth performer on the road.

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Live: 28 years on, verdict in Babri demolition case today

A special court here will deliver the much-awaited judgmenttoday in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case in which BJP veterans L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi are among the accused. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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Messy debate ends with dire warning from Trump

The US embarrassed itself before the world for nearly 100 minutes with a “Presidential debate” that was akin to mud-wrestling. President Trump walked all over the Democratic challenger Joe Biden with frequent, hectoring interruptions. Debate's major take out was dire: Trump essentially reaffirmed that he will not accept the results of the elections if it goes against him.

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UP: 'Police forcibly took away body for cremation'

The family of the 19-year-old Dalit woman, who died in a Delhi hospital a fortnight after she was gang-raped here, alleged on Wednesday that the police were forcibly trying to get her body cremated in the middle of the night.

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Babri demolition case: A tale of two FIRs



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NCB ‘almost’ given clean chit to Deepika, others



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Top10: What will Babri verdict mean today?



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Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve vs Oppo Watch



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General Atlantic to invest Rs 3,675cr in Reliance

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Wednesday announced that New York-based General Atlantic will invest Rs 3,675 crore for a 0.84 per cent stake in its retail arm -- Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) -- making it the latest in a series of investments at the oil-to-telecoms conglomerate.

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Don’t plan to get coronavirus vaccine: Elon Musk



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Rashid remembers his late mother after SRH win

Sunrisers Hyderabad's main strike bowler Rashid Khan struggled to hold back tears, dedicating his Man of the Match performance against Delhi Capitals to his mother and biggest fan who died earlier this year.

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Key takeaways: Differences between Trump, Biden

The 74-year-old president and the 77-year-old former vice president are similar in age, and they share a mutual dislike. But they differ starkly in style and substance. All of that was evident from the outset on the Cleveland stage.

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Bhopal horror: 2-day-old girl stabbed 100 times

In a crime that has left Bhopalis horror-struck, a two-day-old girl child was stabbed over 100 times with a screwdriver, her body wrapped in a shawl and dumped beside a temple in Bhopal’s Ayodhya Nagar. This is the third murder of a newborn girl in the capital city of Madhya Pradesh in two weeks. Police are yet to identify the infant.

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Realme Narzo 20A to Go on Its First Sale Today via Flipkart, Realme.com

Realme Narzo 20A will be going on its first sale today, September 30, starting 12pm (noon) via Flipkart and Realme.com. The phone will be available in two colour options and two storage...

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Monday, September 28, 2020

Hathras rape case: 19-year-old victim dies

The 19-year-old girl, who was gangraped by by four persons in UP's Hathras district, died on Tuesday morning in a Delhi hospital. With no improvement in condition for two weeks, the victim was shifted to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital from Aligarh on Monday.

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'Rhea is an active member of the drug syndicate'

The Narcotics Control Bureau filed an affidavits in the High Court on Monday, opposing the bail application of Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik. The NCB affidavits, submitted by NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede, stated that there was enough evidence to show that Rhea financed trafficking of drugs, “Electronic evidence such as WhatsApp chats, records were retrieved from mobile, laptop and hard-disk and it indicated payment made for the drugs. Thus, there is ample evidence to show present applicant (Rhea Chakraborty) has not only regularly dealt with but also financed illicit trafficking of drugs.”

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Amnesty India halts operations in India

Amnesty India has halted its operations in the country alleging "reprisal" from the government. "The attacks on Amnesty International India and other outspoken human rights organizations, activists and human rights defenders is only an extension of the various repressive policies and sustained assault by the government on those who speak truth to power," it said.

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E-tailers, logistics to hire 1.5L for festive sales

With consumer demand expected to surge for e-commerce in the festive sales, top e-tailers and logistics platforms are cumulatively expected to create over 1.5 lakh such seasonal jobs in supply chain and delivery, including the hirings that started few months ago.

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Fake video shared as cruise service started by PM

Twitter user Renuka Jain put out a video showing a huge cruiser ship sailing through a narrow canal to claim that it is from Gujarat's Bhavnagar. She claimed that this service was started by PM to reduce the travel distance between Bhavnagar and Bharuch Road from 350 km to 32 km.

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How Apple sold less iPhones, made more money



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Model denies being woman in topless picture



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SC clears man held for rape after 4-yr live-in

No woman, after being sexually assaulted at knife-point, would write amorous love letters to the accused and share a live-in relationship for four years, the Supreme Court said on Monday while acquitting a man of 20-year-old charges of rape and cheating, for which he was convicted by the trial court and the Jharkhand High Court.​

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DRDO man honeytrapped, held hostage for a day

A 35-year-old scientist who, police said, is associated with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was honeytrapped and held hostage for almost an entire day at an OYO hotel by a gang of five that demanded a ransom of Rs 10 lakh.

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Outstanding 'Super Over' from Navdeep: Virat

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli hailed young pacer Navdeep Saini's brilliant Super Over that helped his side win a pulsating IPL contest against Mumbai Indians on Monday.

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Times Top10: India’s farmers are getting angrier



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Teachers in J'khand turning village into classroom

As schools are closed due to coronavirus since March, government school teachers in Dumka's Dumarthar village here have found a new way to impart education to students who do not have access to smartphones

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Amazon sale 2020: What we know & don't know so far



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Top Apple suppliers plan to invest $900m in India

Three of Apple Inc's top contract manufacturers plan to invest a total of almost $900 million in India in the next five years to tap into a new production-linked incentive plan, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

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Google's main reason to remove Paytm is back



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Google celebrates Zohra Sehgal work with a doodle

Google on Tuesday celebrated the work of iconic Indian actress and dancer Zohra Sehgal with a doodle. On this day in 1946, Sehgal's "Neecha Nagar" was released at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie, according to Google, Indian cinema's first international critical success. It won the festival's highest honour: the Palme d’Or prize.

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Poco X3 to Go on Its First Sale Today via Flipkart at 12 Noon

Poco X3 will be going on its first sale today at 12pm (noon) via Flipkart. Key features of the Poco X3 include a large 6,000mAh battery, a quad rear camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary...

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Redmi 9A to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com

Redmi 9A will be going on sale in India today starting 12pm (noon) via Amazon and Mi.com. The Redmi 9A comes in two RAM + storage configurations and three colour options. The phone is powered by the...

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Vadodara: Three dead in building collapse

Three persons died after an under-construction building collapsed in Bawamanpura here late Monday night.

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Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Watch Revolve Launch Event Today: How to Watch Live

Xiaomi is hosting a Smarter Living 2021 event in India today. The company has teased the arrival of the Mi Smart Band 5, along with its first smartwatch in India. This watch is expected to be called...

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PM to inaugurate mega projects in U'khand today



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Maha govt allows restaurants, bars to open from Oct

In a major decision, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday allowed 4 lakh restaurant, bars and eatery outlets in the state to start their operations from the first week of October, just ahead of Navaratri starting October 17.

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Live: 3 dead as building collapses in Vadodara

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss:

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Sunday, September 27, 2020

WATCH: KXIP's Nicholas Pooran defies gravity

Nicholas Pooran's acrobatic skills at the boundary rope to save a six stunned everyone. During the eighth over of the Rajasthan Royals' innings, young sensation Sanju Samson played a superb pull shot off KXIP spinner Murugan Ashwin. Pooran, who was fielging at deep midwicket, leaped in the air and dived full length over the boundary rope to catch the ball.

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Hyd’s Loo Cafes all set to dot scenic Dal Lake

A Telangana startup has spread its wings to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) after abrogation of Article 370 by Parliament. The Loo Cafe (public washroom) concept in city will now dot the scenic Dal Lake in Srinagar and the first one will be inaugurated on Gandhi Jayanthi (October 2). This is the first startup from Telangana to set up shop in J&K.

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SBI has a ‘WhatsApp warning’ for its customers



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Jio Blocking Twitch Streams During IPL 2020 Cricket Matches, Users Report

Jio users are taking to the Internet with complaints about Twitch being blocked by the telecom operator. Both Reliance Jio and Jio Fiber subscribers are reporting of this issue. Users report that this...

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Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro Complete Specifications, Renders Leaked Ahead of Launch

Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones are set to launch on September 30, and complete specifications as well as renders of the two phones have leaked. The specifications and renders come courtesy of a...

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Realme Narzo 20A First Impressions

The Realme Narzo 20A starts at Rs. 8,499 in India and packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC along with a 5000mAh battery and triple camera setup. Is it all too good to be true?

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China Must Prepare for 'Long March' Amid US Restrictions on SMIC: State Media

China must engage in a new "long march" in the technology sector now that the US has imposed export restrictions on Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), the country's largest chip...

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Was asked to implicate Karan Johar: Kshitij

Kshitij Prasad’s lawyer Satish Manshinde has reportedly alleged that the former employee of Dharmatic Entertainment (the digital arm of Dharma Productions), was specifically asked to name Karan Johar in his statement to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). According to Times Now, the NCB has denied these allegations stating that they are a professional agency.

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Federal Judge Postpones Trump Ban on TikTok App Downloads

A federal judge on Sunday postponed a Trump administration order that would have banned the popular video sharing app TikTok from US smartphone app stores around midnight.

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Google Meet to Limit Meetings to 60 Minutes on Free Plans

Google's video chat platform Google Meet has announced that after September 30, free versions of Meet will be limited to meetings no longer than 60 minutes.

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Airtel vs Jio vs Voda: Biggest gainers & losers



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Sharad meets Uddhav; allies say usual business

A day after a meeting between the Sena’s Sanjay Raut and BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis set the grapevine abuzz, NCP president Sharad Pawar met chief minister and Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday.

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Pak to buy homes of Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar

The provincial government in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has decided to purchase the ancestral houses of legendary Bollywood actors Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar to conserve the historic buildings which are in dilapidated condition and facing demolition threat. The Department of Archaeology in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province has decided to allocate sufficient funds for purchasing the two buildings, which have been declared as the national heritage and lie in the heart of Peshawar city, an official said.

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Google Meet may no longer be free from Oct



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Farmers' stir live: Tractor set on fire at India Gate

Pro-farmer organizations are observing Karnataka bandh today to protest against the farm bills. Pro-Kannada organizations have also extended their support to the bandh. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates.

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Five sixes in an over is amazing: Rahul Tewatia

Rahul Tewatia, who smashed five sixes in an over to help Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab in an incredible IPL match, said he always kept believing that he could achieve the feat despite struggling initially in his innings.

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Global coronavirus death toll passes one million

The pandemic has ravaged the world's economy, inflamed geopolitical tensions and upended lives, from Indian slums and Brazil's jungles to America's biggest city New York.

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Times Top10: Covid tally past 6m, but a slowdown?



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Realme Narzo 20 to Go on Sale in India for the First Time Today

Realme Narzo 20 is set to go on sale in India today for the first time. The new Realme phone was launched alongside the Realme Narzo 20A and Narzo 20 Pro last week.

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K'taka bandh by farmers today against state bills

More than 30 pro-farmer organisations have reiterated they will go ahead with Karnataka bandh on Monday to protest the central and state governments' agriculture and APMC bills.

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Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, '17

Donald Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes the year he won the presidency. In his first year in the White House, he paid another $750. He had paid no income taxes at all in 10 of the previous 15 years — largely because he reported losing much more money than he made.

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US judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok



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Shooting in Mexico's most violent state, 11 killed



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We are not enemies: Raut after meeting Fadnavis

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday said that he met former Maharashtra chief minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday to discuss certain issues and that both of them could have ideological differences but there was no enmity between the duo.

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TN: Periyar statue found smeared with saffron dye

A statue of reformist leader E V Ramasamy Periyar here was found smeared with saffron dye on Sunday by unidentified miscreants, drawing strong responses from political leaders in Tamil Nadu.

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Cholesterol drugs may reduce risk of severity of Covid-19 by 50%

Statins are widely available and cheap, costing around Rs 5 to Rs 50 per tablet, depending on the dosage. The study analysed the outcome of a study of 170 patients hospitalized for treatment of Covid-19 at UC San Diego Medical Centre in California, US.

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LAC face-off: Army deploys T-72, T-90 tanks

Engaged in a conflict with China for almost five months, the Indian Army's armoured regiments are ready to take on the Chinese Army at altitudes of over 14,500 feet in the area which is the world's highest battlefield for tanks and infantry combat vehicles along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.

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We lack sense of humour: Farokh backs Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar faced a lot of ire on Twitter for a remark he made on Anushka Sharma helping Virat Kohli with his practice during the Covid-19 induced lockdown, with the actress herself demanding an explanation from the legendary cricketer. "We, Indians lack a sense of humour. If Sunil had indeed said so about Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, it must have been in a humorous tone and not in the bad or derogatory taste," Farokh Engineer said.

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Saturday, September 26, 2020

High Tech Meets Jugaad in the Jungle to Study Agumbe's Flying Dragons

Famously referred to as the flying dragons of the animal kingdom, these magnificent, yet cryptic creatures are not your conventional gliders. The goal of this research was to understand the mystery...

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Farmers playing major role in building Aatmanirbhar Bharat: PM Modi

Speaking on various issues during his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast, Modi said many farmers benefitted after fruits, vegetables were brought out of APMC Act in some states a few years ago. Our agriculture sector has shown its prowess during the Covid-19 pandemic and farmers are playing a major role in efforts to build a self-reliant India, he said.

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Blog: A bigger agenda behind drug probe?



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PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' address: Key points



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Live: PM Modi addresses Mann Ki Baat

PM Modi is addressing the nation through the 69th edition of his 'Mann Ki Baat', his monthly address to the nation via radio. Stay with TOI for live updates

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Drivers can use phones only for navigation

Specifying the use of a handheld device or mobile phone while driving, the ministry notification said this will be allowed provided “such use is solely for route navigation by fixing the device on the dashboard of the vehicle in such a manner that shall not disturb the concentration of the driver while driving.

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Covid hits China’s Belt & Road Initiative

China may be one of the first countries to emerge from Covid-19, but the pandemic promises to fundamentally change Beijing’s biggest geopolitical and geo-economic project— the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI).

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How to video call 49 people on Google Meet



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'I have never procured or consumed any narcotics'



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Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away at 82

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passed away on Sunday morning. He was 82. Jaswant Singh was a retired officer of the Indian Army and was one of the founding members of the Bhartiya Janata Party. He held the defence, external affairs and finance portfolios in Vajpayee government's different ministries from 1996-2004.

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IPL: Power hitting, simple plan got Gill going

After playing a match-winning knock of 70 runs against SunRisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Saturday, Kolkata Knight Riders' batsman Shubman Gill said that it is important for all the openers to take their team over the line.

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WhatsApp chats backup: What you may or may not know



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Maha bans sale of loose cigarettes and beedis

Maharashtra has become the first state in the country to ban the sale of “loose” cigarettes and beedis.

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Apple online store, Jio PostpaidPlus plans & more



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Live: Ex-BJP leader Jaswant Singh passes away

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss:

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IPL: More lows than highs for CSK in first week

MS Dhoni's boys now have a one-week break before taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad. Coach Stephen Fleming admitted that Chennai Super Kings will have to do "a bit of soul-searching" over the coming week and get their act together.

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Blog: Farm laws to bring more freedom



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Happy Daughters' Day 2020: Images, & pictures

Daughters' Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of September. This year, it will be celebrated on the 27th of September. This day honours daughters across the world and celebrates them as a blessing in a family. It's a day dedicated to daughters and their families showing affection while celebrating the occasion by sending cards, gifts and flowers.

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Friday, September 25, 2020

Facebook Critics Launch Rival Oversight Board

Critics of Facebook, including the organisers of an advertising boycott against the company, on Friday launched their own oversight board to review the company's content moderation practices.

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PUBG Ban Said to Be Unlikely to Be Revoked Despite Tencent Licence Withdrawal

India is unlikely to revoke a ban on the mobile version of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) following PUBG Corp's decision to withdraw the mobile game's publishing rights in the country from...

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Apple Buys Cherry From Avengers: Endgame Directors, the Russo Brothers

Apple has purchased Cherry, the first film directed by the Russo brothers since their all-time record grossing Avengers: Endgame, in a major deal expected to boost the new streaming service's Oscar...

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Mathura court moved on Krishna Janmabhoomi

Spurred by the success of 1989 civil suit filed by Ram Lalla Virajman in getting ownership of disputed Ayodhya land in 2019, Srikrishna Virajman on Friday filed a civil suit in a Mathura court seeking ownership over entire 13.37 acres of Krishna Janmabhumi land and removal of Shahi Idgah Masjid.

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KKR will look to get their act right against SRH

It's been a disappointing start to IPL-13 for both Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. After losing their opening encounters respectively, both teams will look to make amends and get back to winning ways when they face each other at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

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Facebook Events Service Gets Temporary Exemption From Apple App Store Fees

Facebook said on Friday that businesses running paid online events on its iOS app would not need to pay a 30 percent fee to Apple for the remainder of 2020, temporarily defusing a standoff between the...

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What Makes Whirlpool's IntelliFresh Pro an Ideal Refrigerator for Most Indian Homes

That's not all, the new Whirlpool IntelliFresh bottom mount refrigerator's breathtakingly elegant design, premium steel finish, sleek chrome and feather touch UI on the outside and metal-clad air...

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Five Reasons Why Samsung Galaxy A71, Galaxy A51 Are Truly Awesome

With a fresh update, Samsung is also bringing flagship features from its popular Galaxy S20 series to some of the Galaxy A series phones.

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'Drug offences of small quantities are bailable'

Almost two decades after the Centre rationalized punishment and liberalized provisions for liberty making both jail and bail dependent on quantity of contraband, legal experts say if amounts involved are small, to pin a person with non-bailable crime of ‘financing illicit traffic’ is “stretching the drug law.”

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Live: India's Covid tally crosses 59-lakh mark

Over 58 lakh coronavirus cases have been detected so far in India, with 86,052 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The death toll from the virus has reached 92,290, as per the latest update from health ministry. Stay tuned for all latest updates

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Postpaid plans with unlimited calling, SMSes



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The most popular iPhone accessory in the world



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Why Elon Musk may be ‘unhappy’ with Microsoft



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Playing against Dean Jones was special: Sachin

As cricketers came to terms with sudden demise of former Dean Jones due to a cardiac arrest, former batting legend Sachin Tendulkar talked to TimesofIndia.com while paying tribute to the former Australian cricketer-turned-commentator.

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Maldives helps block bid to hold Saarc meet in Pak



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Top10: 'Centre diverted cess from intended funds'



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IPL: CSK missing Rayudu, admits MS Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings' skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has no qualms in admitting that he has missed injured Ambati Rayudu badly in the last two games, and said that the three-time champions are "lacking a bit of steam" in their batting unit in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

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India, Israel to develop hi-tech weapon systems



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India to Pak: Terrorism your 'only crowning glory'

The "only crowning glory" that Pakistan has to show to the world for the last seven decades is terrorism, ethnic cleansing, majoritarian fundamentalism and clandestine nuclear trade, India said in a scathing response on Friday, slamming Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's "incessant rant" and "venom" in the UN General Assembly.

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Nearly 31% prefer Nitish as CM, says poll survey

The three-phase Bihar assembly polls will be the first large-scale election in the country amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and as per the IANS C-Voter Bihar opinion poll survey, 30.9% of the people are still backing Nitish Kumar as the most preferable candidate to be the chief minister again.​

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'Vacate areas of J&K under illegal occupation'



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PM Modi to deliver virtual speech at UNGA on Sat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to deliver a virtual address at the annual UN General Assembly on Saturday, official sources said. The UN General Assembly this year is largely being held online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Majority of world leaders are delivering pre-recorded speeches at the summit in New York.

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Karan Johar co's exec detained, actor questioned

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Friday detained filmmaker Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions’ executive producer Kshitij Prasad as part of its probe into the drug angle connected with Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. He was picked up for questioning along with another employee, Anubhav Chopra, at 11am. Chopra was allowed to return home in the night.

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Brett Lee tried desperately to revive Dean Jones

When former Australia batsman Dean Jones collapsed in the lobby of a Mumbai hotel on Thursday, his fellow Aussie and former international fast bowler Brett Lee desperately tried to revive him, according to a newspaper report in Australia.

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Chirag Paswan likely to fight Bihar polls

The NDA ally, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief, Chirga Paswan may contest the assembly election in Bihar as the party is keen to project him as the chief minister face in the state. The LJP president’s intention is also being seen as a direct challenge to the sitting chief minister, Nitish Kumar, who is a member of the Legislative Council in the state.

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Sensex rebounds over 400 pts; Nifty above 10,900

Equity indices rebounded on Friday with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 400 points in early trade led by gains in auto and metal stocks. The broader NSE Nifty traded above the 10,900-levels.

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Here’s why these companies are blaming Apple



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Must avoid changing LAC status quo, says MEA

The govt said it was important to avoid changing the status quo in border areas while India and China continue their discussions to achieve complete disengagement in all friction areas and to ensure full restoration of peace and tranquillity along the LAC. The govt insisted the process had to be “reciprocal” — that Indians would move once the Chinese did so.

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Dean Jones was ahead of his time in ODIs: Shastri

Speaking to TOI on Thursday evening, just hours after Dean Jones passed away, Ravi Shastri conveyed his condolences. "Really shocking to lose a colleague and a dear friend. Gone so young. It's very sad that he had to pass away in my city, and at a time when I couldn't even meet him. I'm very sorry for Jane (his wife) and the kids," he said.

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Farmers' protest: Railways cancels some trains

As part of their protest against the farm bills that were passed in the Parliament, several farmers' bodies have announced nationwide strike today. As many as 31 farmers' organisations, including Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) have supported the shutdown. Stay with TOI for live updates

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No drugs found on us, says Rhea in bail plea

Actor Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik, while seeking bail from Bombay high court for allegedly financing and supplying drugs to actor Sushant Singh Rajput, pointed out on Thursday that no drugs have been recovered from them nor do allegations against them pertain to large or “commercial” quantities of contraband. Rhea and her brother have been in custody for over a fortnight.

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Amazon’s hardware event: Biggest announcements



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IPL: Virat Kohli takes blame for RCB's defeat

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli had no qualms in taking the blame for dropping Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul twice, which contributed significantly to their 97-run defeat in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.

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Top10: How railways covered up its financial hole



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Live: EC to announce Bihar poll dates at 12.30pm

The date for elections to the Assembly of Bihar could be announced any day now as the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government takes on the Grand alliance led by Congress and Tejashwi Yadav's RJD. Stay with TOI for live updates

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UP to name & shame sex offenders

The UP government is planning ‘Operation Durachari’, to be launched soon for naming and shaming habitual offenders in the cases of crime against women. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has also instructed the police to strengthen ‘anti-Romeo squads’ across the state.

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Hope India, China resolve differences: Trump

US President Donald Trump hoped on Thursday that India and China would be able to resolve their current border disputes as he reiterated his offer to help the two Asian giants in this regard.

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Now, NCB summons exec of top film production co

After Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan and Shraddha Kapoor, it is the turn of a Karan Johar production company manager to be summoned in connection with the Mumbai drug use case.

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Court allows questioning of Rhea’s brother in jail



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Redmi 9 Prime, Redmi Note 9 to Go on Sale in India Today

Redmi 9 Prime and Redmi Note 9 will go on sale today from 12pm (noon) onwards via Amazon and Mi.com. Redmi 9 Prime is available in two configurations, while the Redmi Note 9 comes in three storage...

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Tatas, Jubilant eye CCD vending biz

Tata Group, India’s biggest conglomerate, and Jubilant Food-Works (which owns the franchise for Domino’s and Dunkin’ Donuts in India), are weighing a bid for Coffee Day Group’s hot beverage vending machine business, said people with knowledge of the matter. ​​The beleaguered Coffee Day Group is seeking Rs 2,000 crore for the business, which has piqued the interest of marquee global private equity funds too.

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'Pandemic makes 90% Indians careful with expenses'

Even as Indians increase their spending with the easing of lockdowns, over 90% of respondents in a survey said that the pandemic has made them more careful with expenditure as against 75% of global respondents. ​​Indians are being increasingly careful with money despite many of them (56%) reporting a spike in spending in July compared to global peers (46%)

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Congress kicks off campaign against farm bills

Congress on Thursday kicked off its nation-wide campaign against the farm bills passed by Parliament earlier this week and referred to them as “anti-farmer, unconstitutional and in violation of the federal structure”. Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi alleged the Modi government and the prime minister himself were “misleading” people on the provisions of the bill.

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Three-day ‘rail roko’ in Punjab disrupts services

Farmers in Punjab on Thursday began their three-day ‘rail roko’ protest against the recently-passed farm bills, forcing the Railways to suspend several trains to avoid confrontation with the agitators. The call for agitation was given by the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, which was later supported by several farmers outfits. Besides rail roko, 31 farm organisations have also called for ‘Punjab Bandh’ on Friday.

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UP to name & shame sex offenders

The UP government is planning ‘Operation Durachari’, to be launched soon for naming and shaming habitual offenders in the cases of crime against women. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has also instructed the police to strengthen ‘anti-Romeo squads’ across the state.

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NIA cracks B'luru riots case, arrests ‘key plotter’

Two days after it took over the probe into the mob violence that rocked Bengaluru on August 11, 2020, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 30 different locations in the city and arrested a key conspirator, Sayed Saddiq Ali. NIA sources said the links of Saddiq , a recovery agent with a bank and allegedly a member of Congress, with hardline outfits.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Bullet train tender opens, all 7 bidders Indian

The National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) on Wednesday opened the bids for first tender entailing an investment of around Rs 20,000 crore for construction work for the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project. All the bidders for this 237 km length of the mainline falling in Gujarat are Indian companies.

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Not easy to play long in these conditions: Rohit

MI captain Rohit Sharma said playing in the hot and humid conditions of UAE 'takes a lot out of you'. Rohit hit a 54-ball 80, guiding the MI to a 49-run win over KKR. "It is not easy to play long innings here. It takes a lot out of you to play in these conditions. Maybe I was a bit tired in the end and it was a lesson for us that one set batsmen needs to bat deep till the end." Rohit said.

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Food delivery nearly back to pre-Covid level: Zomato

The food delivery industry is recovering at a fast pace with the sector recording gross merchandise levels that are 85% of pre-Covid, up from 75% in August, Zomato said in a blog post. The recovery is being led by the metros, with Delhi and Mumbai at 95% of pre-Covid level, and Bengaluru and Chennai at 80%.

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Vijayakant tests Covid +ve, admitted to hospital



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Sensex plunges over 550 points in opening trade

Domestic equity opened in red on Thursday with the benchmark BSE sensex plunging over 550 points, dragged by auto, banking and financial stocks. The 30-share BSE index fell 573 points or 1.52 per cent to trade at 37,095; while the broader NSE Nifty opened 174 points or 1.57 per cent lower at 10,957.

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Apple online store is live: 7 things to know



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Shivangi to be IAF's 1st woman to pilot Rafale

From the country’s oldest fighter jets to the newest, Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh is getting set to graduate to flying the omni-role Rafale after becoming fully-operational on the ageing MiG-21 ‘Bison’. Flt Lt Singh will formally join the 17 ‘Golden Arrows’ Squadron of the 4.5-generation Rafales at the Ambala airbase after she finishes her "conversion training"

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Conflict of Interest rule harming Indian cricket

A professional working in India's cricketing ecosystem cannot undertake more than one assignment in a year within India. India's massive cricket circuit clearly appears to be a prisoner to a very 'warped rule' that the BCCI and the judiciary needs to take a look at once again.

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Kashmiris don’t feel they’re Indian: Farooq

Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said in an interview that at this moment people from Kashmir do not feel and do not want to be Indian and might even want the Chinese coming in.

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Train runs over boy, he survives unhurt

By the time loco pilot Deewan Singh and his assistant Atul Anand could spot a two-year-old in the middle of the tracks their goods train was already running. They hurried to apply emergency brakes and the train screeched to a halt but only after it had passed over the boy. Filled with dread, Deewan and Atul jumped out. They blinked in disbelief but also utter relief at what they saw -- and heard. The child was crying, scared but miraculously unhurt.​

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Top10: Rafale jets are here, where’s the tech?



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Android apps that may secretly steal your money



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Redmi 9i to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart, Mi.com

Redmi 9i smartphone will go on sale today at 12pm (noon). It will be available for purchase via Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home stores and Xiaomi partner offline retailers. The Redmi 9i comes in two...

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Fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Surat

A fire broke out at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plant here in Surat in early hours of Thursday.

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Amit Shah: Landmark bills free the farmer



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‘Game changer’ labour bills passed by House



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Didi ready for PM-Kisan, but wants funds moved

The West Bengal government has finally agreed to implement the Centre’s flagship ‘income support’ scheme for farmers — PM-Kisan — but with a rider. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded that the money be transferred to the state exchequer. But the Centre has made it clear that it would not tweak its rule of direct transfer to farmers’ bank accounts under the scheme.

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Opposition intensifies agitation, skips House for 2nd day



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Keep off internal issues, Turkey told



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MoS Railways Suresh Angadi dies of Covid-19

Union minister of state for railways and Karnataka BJP MP Suresh Angadi, 65, passed away on Wednesday, days after he tested positive for Covid-19. Angadi is the first Central minister to die of coronavirus. Angadi passed away around 8 pm at the AIIMS trauma centre, which has been converted into a dedicated Covid-19 facility, sources at the hospital said.

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Live: Covid toll crosses 90k

With 86,825 new infections on Wednesday, India’s Covid-19 count in September reached 20,44,570, which is the highest recorded in a month by any country in the world. India’s Covid-19 fatalities crossed the 90,000mark on Wednesday, the last 15,000 deaths coming in just 13 days. Stay tuned for all latest updates

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Chennai, Bengaluru had ‘cleanest air’ in lockdown

Chennai, Bengaluru and Mumbai turned out to be among the best three cities in terms of having clean air during the first 40 days of the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, shows an analysis of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), released on Wednesday.

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Ex-DGP praises Nitish, hints at political plunge



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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Nokia Power Earbuds Lite, Nokia Portable Wireless Speaker Launched

Nokia Power Earbuds Lite and Nokia Portable Wireless Speaker have been unveiled by HMD Global alongside the Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 2.4 smartphones. The Nokia Power Earbuds Lite, as their name suggest,...

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Facebook India MD Approaches Supreme Court Against Delhi Assembly Panel

The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear the pleas filed by Facebook, its India Vice President (VP) and Managing Director (MD) Ajit Mohan and others against the notice issued by the Delhi Legislative...

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Bihar DGP takes VRS, may contest polls



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Delhi riots mayhem planned at ‘secret’ meet

The chargesheet in the Delhi riots conspiracy case has concluded that a “secret meeting” held on the midnight of February 16-17 at Chand Bagh was the “genesis” of several brutal murders, including that of head constable Ratan Lal and Intelligence Bureau (IB) staffer Ankit Shar ma.

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Unusual side-effects people report after Covid



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Apple Store Online Launched in India With Trade-Ins and More

Apple Store Online has launched in India today, September 23, providing customers not only the ability to purchase products directly from the Apple Store, but also get direct customer support. Till...

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Reliance Says KKR to Invest $755.1 Million in Retail Arm

US private equity firm KKR & Co will invest Rs. 5,550 crores ($755.09 million) in Reliance Industries Ltd's retail arm, giving the unit a pre-money valuation of Rs. 4,21,000 crores.

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Start leading from the front: Gambhir slams Dhoni

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has slammed CSK skipper MS Dhoni for coming to bat at No.7 when the side was chasing 217 against RR. "MS Dhoni batting at No. 7? And sending Gaikwad before him, Curran before him. Makes no sense to me," Gambhir said. "There is nothing wrong if you end up getting out early, at least start leading from the front, trying to inspire the team as well," he added.

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Watch: Why farm bills are good for farmers

Dr Ashok Gulati is India's most acclaimed agriculture economist and has been Chairman of Commission for Agriculture Cost and Prices. TOI asked him some of the most critical questions facing the agriculture sector. He says Congress manifesto of 2019 in the agriculture section at point number 11 and 12 talks about the same reforms to APMC the way the NDA has done it. He feels the new farmer bills will give farmers the freedom not just in production of commodities but also directly join hands with processors, exporters or retailers to sell.

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'Cap oxygen price for hospitals, not suppliers'



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Mumbai rains live: Train services hit; offices shut

Heavy rains countinue to pour down in Mumbai leading to waterlogging in several low lying areas of the city. IMD has issued yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad and orange alert for Palghar. Stay with TOI for all updates

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Elon Musk promises to make a $25,000 Tesla

The advances could ultimately cut battery costs more than 50% and increase the distance Tesla’s vehicles can travel by nearly as much. That would set the stage for the company to make a “compelling” $25,000 electric vehicle three years from now, Musk said, speaking to a parking lot full of Tesla owners in their vehicles, honking in approval.

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Meet 20 new Indian startups Google is backing



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NCB likely to summon Deepika, her manager

The NCB is likely to summon actor Deepika Padukone and her manager, Karishma Prakash, as part of its larger investigation into the supply and use of drugs in Bollywood. Another set of celebrities, Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh and Simone Khambatta, will be summoned this week. NCB has so far arrested 20 people for drug peddling following investigations into Rajput’s death.

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iPhone users are going 'crazy' over these apps



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Bhiwandi building collapse: Death toll rises to 35

The death toll in the Jilani building collapse in Bhiwandi rose to 33 after recovery of seven more bodies from the debris on Wednesday morning . The total casualties in the tragic incident include 12 minor kids.

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Gavaskar helps MCA find 2011 World Cup final ball

Almost a decade after it went missing, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has managed to trace the ball which the then India skipper MS Dhoni famously smashed into the Mumbai Cricket Association pavilion at the Wankhede Stadium to seal India’s 2011 World Cup triumph. The legend has managed to locate the ticket holder of No. 210 who had caught the ball that Dhoni hit.

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14-day extended quarantine didn't help: Dhoni

The extended two-week quarantine of CSK unit did hamper his preparations as he didn't get a chance to bat for a long time, said skipper MS Dhoni after his team's 16 runs defeat to RR in their 2nd IPL game. Dhoni came in to bat at No. 7 sending the likes of Sam Curran and Kedar Jadhav ahead of him in the 217-run chase. "I haven't batted for a long time. 14-day quarantine doesn't help," Dhoni said.

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‘China’s built 13 military positions since Doklam’

It’s well-established that the multiple incursions into eastern Ladakh in May came after months of planning and approval by the top political hierarchy in Beijing. Now, a report says China began constructing at least 13 new military positions right after the Doklam face-off with India in 2017. ​​Stratfor, a US-based global security and intelligence consultancy platform, said China began building three airbases, five permanent air defence positions and five heliports as part of a larger strategy.

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Indian-Americans have powered growth of US: Biden

Indian-Americans, with their hard work and entrepreneurship, have powered the economic growth of the United States and helped forge cultural dynamism in the country, Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president Joe Biden said on Tuesday.

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Opposition walkout in Rajya Sabha gives govt walkover on 7 bills

With opposition benches in the Rajya Sabha empty — their occupants walked out on Tuesday saying they would boycott proceedings until the suspension of eight MPs was revoked — the House passed seven bills, including one for return to the Lok Sabha, in a record time of three and a half hours.

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Iconic UK company to make guns in UP from Nov

Famous British firearms manufacturing company Webley & Scott (W&S), which armed the Allied forces during the two World Wars and produced weapons for at least 15 countries, will mark its presence in the Indian subcontinent from November with the manufacturing of arms from its new unit in UP’s Sandila (Hardoi), barely 30 km from Lucknow. It will be the first foreign company to manufacture firearms in India.

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‘Those reinfected have more severe infection’

Reinfection of Covid-19 has been confirmed using whole genome sequencing in four healthcare workers from Mumbai. All four have a more severe Covid-19 infection as compared to their earlier episode, according to a preprint published on The Lancet medical journal’s website. Those reinfected include three doctors from Nair Hospital and healthcare worker from Hinduja Hospital.

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Monday, September 21, 2020

How to Pre-Order Xbox Series X, Series S in India

India pre-orders for the Xbox Series X and Series S are now live on Amazon, Flipkart, and Reliance Digital. The more affordable Series S at Rs. 34,990 offers a disc-less all-digital next-gen gaming...

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Opposition will boycott the session: Azad



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NIA raids several locations in Davinder Singh case



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Thane building crash death toll mounts to 20

The overnight death toll in the building crash in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi town shot up to 20 with seven more bodies recovered from the debris, officials said here on Tuesday.

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Sensex, Nifty continue to fall: Top reasons

Equity indices plunged further on Tuesday after a sharp selloff in the previous session, as rising global Covid-19 cases and concerns over fresh lockdowns in Europe weighed on sentiment.

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PM Modi hails RS dy chairman's 'Gandhigiri'

Hailing “Gandhigiri” of Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Singh, Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday said his gesture of serving tea to those who insulted him a few days ago shows his humble mind and big heart.

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TikTok Parent ByteDance, Oracle at Loggerheads Over Terms of Agreement

ByteDance and Oracle issued conflicting statements on Monday over the terms of an agreement they reached with the White House over the weekend to allow TikTok to continue to operate in the US, casting...

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'Dengue may provide some immunity against Covid'

A new study that analyzed the coronavirus outbreak in Brazil has found a link between the spread of the virus and past outbreaks of dengue fever that suggests exposure to the mosquito-transmitted illness may provide some level of immunity against COVID-19.

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Short-run umpiring error borders on the bizarre

In Kings XI Punjab's IPL 2020 match against Delhi Capitals, the debate surrounding Chris Jordan’s run to the striker’s end on the third ball of the 19th over being called ‘short’ by leg-umpire Nitin Menon refuses to die.

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Why Facebook CEO is a ‘fan’ of Samsung phones



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Poco X3 Launching in India Today at 12pm (Noon) via Virtual Event

Poco X3 will be launched in India today, September 22, at 12pm (noon). The phone will be a follow up to the Poco X2 that launched in the country back in February.

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Chahal completely changed the game for us: Kohli

RCB captain Virat Kohli credited Yuzvendra Chahal's 3-wicket burst for his side's 10-run win over SRH in their opening IPL match. "Yuzi comes in and completely changed the game for us. Not many spinners got much out of the pitch, but tonight he showed that you can turn it if you have it in your wrists. ...he changed the game," Kohli said.

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Women pilots picked to fly warship choppers

Get ready to soon see a woman tear into the skies in the new omnirole Rafale fighter, which can also deliver nuclear weapons. Don’t also be taken aback if you finally spot women on board an Indian warship on the high seas.

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Realme Narzo 20 Pro vs others: Phones under Rs 15K



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Live: NIA conducts raids in Davinder Singh case

Stay tuned for all latest news and updates

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Redmi 9A to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com

Redmi 9A will go on sale in India today at 12pm (noon) via Amazon and Mi.com. Key features of the Redmi 9A include a large 5,000mAh battery and octa-core MediaTek Helio G25 SoC.

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‘Fabricated narrative’: India slams Pak over J&K

India on Monday hit back at Pakistan for raising the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during the high-level meeting to commemorate 75 years of United Nations (UN), saying Islamabad is globally recognised as the epicentre of terrorism which harbours and trains terrorists, hails them as martyrs and consistently persecutes its ethnic and religious minorities.

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2/3rd of NSA detentions in 2017-18 in MP: MHA

Nearly two-thirds of the total 1,198 preventive detentions under the National Security Act (NSA) in 2017-18 were made in Madhya Pradesh and 28% in Uttar Pradesh, Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. A total of 697 persons were detained under NSA in the country in 2018, of which 495 were in Madhya Pradesh & 167 in Uttar Pradesh.

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China encroaches upon Nepal land, builds infra



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Vande Bharat train bid only for desi companies

The Indian Railways will procure 44 Vande Bharat train sets for Rs 2,000 crore through reverse auction, which officials said is perhaps the biggest such bid. In this “domestic tender”, the qualified bidders will quote their prices online and it will be live. The bidder quoting the lowest price will get the order to produce these train sets.

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Would have undone ties downgrade: Pak on diplomat row

Pakistan has justified in an official statement its decision to not allow a senior Indian diplomat to lead the Indian mission, accusing India of trying to “circumvent the effect of downgrading of relations”. ​​​Pakistan had blocked the appointment of Jayant Khobragade, an IFS officer of 1995 batch, saying he was too senior to lead the Indian mission at a time bilateral ties had been downgraded.

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Provide food, aid to starving 1.2 lakh sex workers: SC

Saddened by the plight of sex workers rendered jobless across the country, the Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre and states to urgently consider providing them relief in the form of dry rations, monetary assistance as well as masks, soaps and sanitisers. “Without waiting for our orders, see if you can do something,” a bench said.

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2G case: Raja, Kanimozhi challenge hearing plea



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Sunday, September 20, 2020

National Conference on Media and Journalism II



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WeChat Download Ban Halted by US Judge

A US judge blocked the Trump administration from requiring Apple and Alphabet's Google to remove Chinese-owned messaging app WeChat for downloads by late Sunday.

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Live: 8 opposition MPs suspended for 'misconduct' in Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha passed the two farm sector related bills on Sunday amid strong protests by the opposition. Home minister Amit Shah is expected to be back in the House today, after a brief absence due to health issues. Stay here for all updates.

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Emmys 2020 full winners list

Here is a list of the winners in key categories for the 72nd Emmy Awards, which were handed out in Los Angeles on Sunday. Cult favorite Schitt's Creek cleaned up in the comedy awards, taking home a total of nine prizes, including four for creator and star Daniel Levy.

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Covid-19 : Taj Mahal reopens after 6 months

The Taj Mahal in Agra reopened on Monday after a gap of six months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials having made

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IPL: Rabada ensures Super Over victory for Delhi

Kagiso Rabada once again proved to be the 'King of Super Over' after Marcus Stoinis' star turn with both bat and ball ensured a thrilling Super Over win for Delhi Capitals in an IPL encounter against Kings XI Punjab on Sunday. It was Stoinis whose late assault saw Delhi reach 157 for 8 in 20 overs with his 53 off 21 balls and 57 in the last three doing the trick.

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Top10: How to pass bills amid pandemonium



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How Paytm became a ‘gambling app’



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Virtual Emmy Awards set bar high with live telecast

The glitch at the virtual creative arts Emmy telecast was minor, but it may have provoked flashbacks for the host of Sunday's more ambitious main TV awards ceremony.

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'FinCEN documents show banks moved illicit funds'

Several global banks moved large sums of allegedly illicit funds over a period of nearly two decades, despite red flags about the origins of the money, media houses reported on Sunday, citing confidential documents submitted by banks to the US government.

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Let stars & planets guide you in staying healthy



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Redmi 9 to Go on Sale in India Today via Amazon, Mi.com

Redmi 9 sale will begin at 12pm (noon) via Amazon.in and Mi.com sites. The phone is priced at Rs. 8,999 for the 64GB storage option. There is also a 128GB storage variant that carries a price tag of...

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Realme Narzo 20 Series Launching in India Today: How to Watch Live Stream

Realme Narzo 20 series is all set to debut in India today. This range will include three phones – the Realme Narzo 20, Realme Narzo 20 Pro, and Realme Narzo 20A.

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Live: 8 killed, many feared trapped in Mumbai building collapse

At least eight people were killed and many others are feared trapped after a three-storey building collapsed at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane. Rescue operations are under way. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:

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Govt signals it has support to push its GST formula



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Live: 8 killed as building collapses in Thane

At least eight people were killed and many others are feared trapped after a three-storey building collapsed at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane. Rescue operations are under way. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:

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Travel, PDS help for migrants in new labour code



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FCRA bill making Aadhaar a must for NGOs tabled

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) is all set to be amended, under which providing the Aadhar numbers of the office-bearers of any NGO will be mandatory for registration and public servants will be barred from receiving funds from abroad.

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Won’t change programme on Muslims: Channel to SC



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MSP to be higher, come early as govt allays fears

With PM Modi leading the government’s counter-offensive from the front and dismissing the opposition’s charge that the soon-to-be enacted farm sector laws will lead to dismantling of the MSP regime, the Centre will announce a higher MSP for rabi (winter sown) crops next week.

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With U-turn on bills, BJD surprises many

In a move that surprised political circles, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday opposed the two farm bills in the Rajya Sabha. ​​​This is the first time BJD has opposed any legislation in the Rajya Sabha after NDA returned to power in 2019. From demonetisation to GST, CAA, triple talaq, RTI amendment and Article 370 revocation, the BJD has been supportive of PM Modi’s policies.

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Despite Covid, women still hold 52% of NREGS work

Out of a total 204.7 crore persondays of work generated under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) since April this year women account for 52.5% (107.4 crore) persondays. In terms of absolute numbers over 4.3 crore women have been provided employment since April.

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Neighbourhood in focus: PM to hold e-summit with Rajapaksa

India’s immediate neighbourhood is coming into focus again with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to have his first virtual summit with Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa on September 26, his first with any leader in the neighbourhood. ​​​The summit could be right on the heels of Modi’s address to the UN General Assembly, which will be delivered virtually this year.

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3 MPs, 6 MLAs, ex-Prez among Covid victims

Six sitting MLAs and three sitting MPs have succumbed to the virus till date. Among the MLAs were state Ministers as well. More than 85,000 people in India have died of Covid-19, so far.

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Corona letter: What's the 6-minute walk test?



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Meet the world’s fastest human calculator

Meet Neelkantha Bhanu Prakash - the world’s fastest human calculator. The 21-year-old won India’s first gold medal in the Mental Calculation World Championship at Mind Sports Olympiad (MSO) held in London. He holds 4 world records and 50 Limca records for being the fastest human calculator in the world. TOI asked him some Math questions and this is how fast he solved them. Watch this video.

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Kashyap made me feel uncomfortable: Payal Ghosh

Payal Ghosh has said in a statement that initially she was very impressed with Anurag Kashyap, but alter the filmmaker made her feel uncomfortable. Speaking to ANI, the actress said, “He made me feel uncomfortable. I felt bad about it, whatever happened shouldn't have happened. If someone approaches you for work, it doesn't mean the person is prepared for anything.”

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Saturday, September 19, 2020

Who said what: RS debates farm bills



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Dhoni's winning return: 100 wins as CSK skipper

Chennai Super Kings' icon MS Dhoni announced his return to cricket by recording 100 wins as captain of his franchise on Saturday. CSK defeated Mumbai Indians by five wickets on Saturday in the opening match of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL)

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Genetic mapping of over 2700 elephants in India



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Two possibilities on how the pandemic will end



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Camera Traps and Motion Sensors Show the Wacky Side of Wildlife

Camera traps and motion sensors help to identify and examine spatial and temporal patterns in how wild ungulates in Kanha used waterholes. But they also show the wackier side of wildlife along the...

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ByteDance Gets Trump Nod to Avoid TikTok Shutdown in the US

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he supported a deal in principle that would allow TikTok to continue to operate in the United States, even as it appeared to conflict with his earlier order...

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Govt introduces farm bills in RS: Key points



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Live: Security tightened across Hry, Punjab

Farmer outfits in Haryana and Punjab are holding protests against three farm bills passed by the Lok Sabha recently. Elaborate security arrangements have been made to maintain law and order. Stay with TOI for latest updates.

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In Kerala, this tree gets ayurveda treatment

A 67-year-old tree, whose branches were cut off, is being given ayurveda treatment in a village in Kottayam to bring it back to life.

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Govt doesn't want you to download these apps



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IPL: MS Dhoni is a 'genius', says Sam Curran

After Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets in the opening match of the IPL on Saturday, CSK all-rounder Sam Curran hailed skipper MS Dhoni as a "genius". "To be honest, very surprised (that) I went in at number 6 but he (Dhoni) is a genius; he obviously thought something. Great win in the end. I think the left-right combination was his plan," he said.

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The problem of groping gurus & silent shishyas

One of the worst-kept secrets of the tight-knit Indian classical arts circles is the predatory behaviour a lot of women artistes have to deal with — and it comes not just from all-powerful gurus but also from other men who wield influence, such as the accompanists and organisers.

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Google takes a dig at Apple over iOS 14 feature



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IPL: Experience of 300 ODIs pays off, says Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings' skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels that his team's tremendous "experience" has paid off during the five-wicket victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League opener on Saturday.

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20 books Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants you to read



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Envelope with poison addressed to WH intercepted

An envelope addressed to the White House and intercepted by US authorities contained a substance identified as ricin, a deadly poison that appeared to have been sent from Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said on Saturday.

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Realme Narzo 20 Series India Launch: Here's What We Know So Far

Realme Narzo 20 Pro, Realme Narzo 20A, and the Realme Narzo 20 will be launching in India on September 21 and will support Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0. That's pretty all that has been revealed...

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Blog: Net platforms can’t be allowed to monetise hate



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Office mentors can be a great support system



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Friday, September 18, 2020

450 jobless Indians in Saudi held for begging

Work permits of most of these workers from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Kashmir, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, and Maharashtra, had expired, forcing them to beg.

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Sex workers use tech to beat pandemic blues

Mallika (31), who also has the street name Rani, has had a regular spot near the Majestic bus terminal for the past six years. She would ply her trade with travellers and locals and used her earnings to feed her two children. But the Covid crisis and lockdown left her out of work and penniless. She’s one of the many commercial sex workers who lost their livelihood due to the pandemic after social distancing and avoiding physical contact became a norm.

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US to Shut Off TikTok, WeChat Downloads on Sunday

TikTok and WeChat will disappear from Apple App Store and Google Play store Sunday night in the US, unless the two apps can reach a last minute deal with Trump administration

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Why Maha remains far more +ve than others

Maharashtra remains the country's 'Maha' or worst Covid-19 hotspot six months after the first case was detected here.

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How logjam with China has hit Indian startups

Rarely have two words in an obscure document like IPO prospectus raised as many eyebrows as the use of “significant influence” by Ant Group did recently.

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A 'different' IPL season set to begin today

It’s not the usual time of the year that one associates with the Indian Premier League, but then nothing about 2020 has been usual. This year has followed a script which no one had anticipated. The good news for cricket fans and fans of T20 franchise cricket in particular is that the 13th edition of the IPL, albeit late, is being played.

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'Waqf board can’t judge disputes among Muslims'

Waqf board does not have the power to act as a judge in disputes regarding religious rights of Muslims, the Kerala high court has held. It is the waqf tribunal that has adjudicatory powers and the waqf board can only act regarding maintenance of waqf properties, the court said.

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Rakul Preet files a plea with the Delhi HC



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NIA busts Pak-sponsored al-Qaida module, arrests 9 from WB, Kerala

The National Investigation Agency on Saturday arrested nine al-Qaida terrorists from multiple locations across West Bengal and Kerala after conducting raids in the two states. NIA had learnt about an inter-state module of the al-Qaida operatives at various locations in India, including the two states. The group was planning attacks at vital installations in India.

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Here’s how this new scam around Paytm KYC works



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This WhatsApp message about govt scheme is fake



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Gates on how Steve and Elon are really different



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How can I support govt at the cost of people: Harsimrat

Shiromani Akali Dal’s Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who resigned on Thursday from the Union cabinet as food processing minister, said on Friday that she took the decision only after she and representatives from the centre “failed to convince stakeholders, including farmers and middlemen, that their fears were unfounded on the three farmer bills”.

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How to Watch IPL 2020 Live Online

IPL 2020, which is the thirteenth season of the Indian Premier League, is beginning from today. Disney+ Hotstar has been titled the "official digital streaming partner" for the tournament in...

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Live: 9 al-Qaida operatives held in multiple raids

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss

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IPL 2020: Mumbai face Chennai in opening clash

Yes, MI vs CSK is your quintessential 'big-ticket' encounter. And it is indeed ironic that the lung-opener of this delayed edition of IPL 13, played in the UAE because of the Covid-19, would have no tickets to the match as the tournament is for a TV-only audience. MI vs CSK is the El Clasico of the IPL given, have won seven titles between them and contested four IPL finals.

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Realme C11 and Realme 7 to Go on Sale in India Today

Realme 7 and Realme C11 will go on sale today at 2pm and 12pm (noon), respectively. Both the phones will be available for purchase via Flipkart and Realme.com.

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Ragpicker spends Rs 10L to erect his own statue

A Nallathambi of Atthanurpatty village in Salem district of Tamil Nadu, who earns a living by picking discarded bottles on the streets, spent his entire life’s saving of Rs 10 lakh to buy a piece of land to erect his own statue.

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Procurement norms tightened to curb imports

The government on Friday further tightened public procurement norms to allow ministries to mandate over 50% local content, while also insisting that overseas companies set up an Indian venture to execute a contract instead of supplying goods through imports.

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How oil is helping govt battle Covid headwinds

The historic oil price crash in April and a protracted spell of subdued market reduced India’s oil import bill since January by 40%, giving the cash-strapped government some headroom as it battles Covid-induced headwinds.

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India may need to tweak its Japan template

As Japan steps into a new chapter with Suga Yoshihide taking over as prime minister from Shinzo Abe, India will have to change the template of its approach to its closest strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific.

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LAC face-off: China study group draws up plan

The sixth round of top-level military talks between India and China in eastern Ladakh is now likely to take place within the next few days, even as the fast-approaching winter has begun to exact a toll among rival soldiers deployed in the high-altitude region.

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'Border peace essential for development of ties'

While Beijing has said that India's China policy had not changed and that New Delhi doesn't consider development of India-China relations as dependent on the settlement of the boundary question, the government believes that these claims are not accurate.

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

'Love jihad': UP may bring ordinance to check conversions



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New farm bill 2020: Who is protesting & why



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BHU study shows why less Indians dying of Covid



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Top leaderships likely to discuss LAC situation



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Delhi's IGI gets new terminal for chartered flights

A new private jet terminal was made operational at IGI Airport on Thursday. The exclusive terminal for chartered flights launched by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) was inaugurated by Union civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri, who described the occasion as an important milestone.

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Scribe chased, thrashed on busy road in UP

A news channel journalist was chased, waylaid and brutally beaten by at least six men on a busy Saharanpur stretch following a minor argument over giving pass to a car. All the accused have been booked for attempt to murder and two of them arrested, police said.

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Thousands test +ve for bacterial infection in China

Several thousand people in north-east China have tested positive for a bacterial disease in an outbreak caused by a leak at a biopharmaceutical company last year, authorities said on Tuesday. Lanzhou authorities announced that 3,245 people had contracted the disease brucellosis. The disease is often caused by contact with livestock carrying the bacteria brucella, as per reports.

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Tatiana Maslany Cast as She-Hulk in Disney+ Hotstar Series

Tatiana Maslany will play She-Hulk in the eponymous Disney+ Marvel series, with the original Hulk Mark Ruffalo and *She-Hulk* director Kat Coiro confirming reports.

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LG Q31 With MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, Dual Rear Cameras Launched

LG Q31 is priced at KRW 2,09,000 (roughly Rs. 13,200) for the 3GB + 32GB storage model. The phone will go on sale in South Korea from September 25. It comes with dual rear cameras and a 3,000mAh...

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Apple Envisioned Its Fitness Service Long Before Work-From-Home, Execs Say

Apple's new paid online fitness class service, designed to work with its Apple Watch, was a long-planned extension of the watch's fitness features rather than a quick reaction to a pandemic that has...

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Kolkata-based fashion designer found dead at home

Dutta was found lying unconscious in the bathroom of her Karaya home last night. Kolkata police has registered a case of an unnatural death.

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Mumbai: Portion of building collapses after blast

A woman sustained minor injuries after a liquid nitrogen gas tank blast inside a lab at Century building on Veer Savarkar road, Worli, on Friday morning. A portion of the building also collapsed due to the impact.

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Covid: Dubai suspends AI Exp flights for 15 days

Dubai aviation authorities on Thursday barred Air India Express from flying there for 15 days after the budget airline flew a Covid positive person from Jaipur to Dubai on Sept 4. The flight suspension for AI Express will be from Sept 18 to Oct 2. UAE has a condition that passengers must have a Covid negative test report to be accepted on any flight bound for there.

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16 sensors in watches, bands that track your health



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Twitter Places Warning Label on Trump Tweet About Voting by Mail

Twitter on Thursday placed a warning label on a tweet by US President Donald Trump, saying his post included potentially misleading information about the mail-in voting process.

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Punjab: Farmers' body's 'rail roko' from Sept 24-26



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Apple’s online store is coming to India this month



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Will a rested Virat Kohli change things for RCB?

Despite having stars, Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore have finished last twice since 2017. Over the years, Kohli has come into the IPL either on the back of a demanding international assignment, or with a forthcoming series on his mind. But this season might well be a game-changer for the Indian skipper and his men.

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6 'special' features coming to iPhones in India



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Made-for-TV IPL a prime-time viewing in India

In the original concept, it was a made-for-television event. And that will prove to be a good thing for the Indian Premier League (IPL), the lucrative Twenty20 cricket competition that has been delayed several months. It's now set to be played away from home in the United Arab Emirates because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The tournament starts on Saturday, with the final to be played on Nov 10.

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Samsung Galaxy M51 to Go on Sale for the First Time in India Today

Samsung Galaxy M51 will go on sale in India today for the first time. The latest smartphone in the company's Galaxy M series will be available through its first sale via Amazon, Samsung.com, and...

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Apple Store Online to Launch in India on September 23

Apple Store Online to launch in India on September 23, the company confirmed. The store will offer all Apple products, as well as financing options and a trade-in facility. Customers will also be able...

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Winding up AI among 4 options suggested for sale

The transaction adviser for Air India’s divestment has suggested four options to the government regarding the struggling airline’s future that range from shutting it down to further reducing the debt of over Rs 23,000 crore that bidders need to take on and letting them choose a level they find viable.

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