Sunday, October 31, 2021

'Tentative' India blasted after T20 WC loss to New Zealand

Former India cricketers lined up to slate Virat Kohli's side after Sunday's crushing eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand left them on the brink of elimination from the T20 World Cup.

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Amazon sale ending soon: Smartphones under Rs 15,000



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iPhone 13 review: The one that most people will buy



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T20 WC: Attacking intent didn't come off, says Bumrah

India's pace-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday said that the batters tried to play "an attacking game" in a bid to give extra 20-30 runs to the bowlers on a dew-laden surface as that was the communication from the team management for the match against New Zealand. India were handed an eight-wicket defeat in the end.

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T20 WC: India's title dreams virtually over after another drubbing

As New Zealand, without any scoreboard pressure chasing 111, cantered along merrily, with Darryl Mitchell (49 off 35; 4x4, 3x6) at times toying with the much-vaunted attack, India's shoulders drooped, the faces went grim and their pre-tournament billing appeared manufactured.

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We weren't brave enough, says Virat Kohli

"We need to be brutal here. I don't think we were brave enough with the bat or ball. Didn't have much to defend but we weren't brave when we walked out to the field. New Zealand had more intensity," a curt Virat Kohli said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

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Live: Commercial LPG cylinders to cost Rs 266 more

Most Asian stocks rose Monday after the outcome of Japan’s election bolstered expectations for fiscal stimulus and as fresh all-time highs for US shares encouraged some investor optimism. Stay with us for live updates on Indian and global stock markets.

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Top 10: Why it’s time to reduce petrol and diesel prices



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Indian-American actor Kal Penn says he is gay

Kal Penn (born Kalpen Suresh Modi), one of the most prominent Indian-Americans in US public life, has revealed he is gay. “I discovered my own sexuality relatively late in life compared to many other people,” Penn said in an interview to People magazine, which ironically had once listed him as one of the most eligible bachelors in America.

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Binance - What I Hate, Love, and Fear About the Cryptocurrency Exchange

Binance is one of the biggest players in the cryptocurrency ecosystem but it is also facing increasing regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges that could prove to be challenges. A negative impact on...

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Recipients, employers have footed Rs 5k crore of vaccine bill

While free vaccination is available to everyone aged 18 and above who chooses to avail of it, back-of-the-envelope calculations show that about a fifth of the cost of vaccination or about Rs 5,000 crore has been borne by people out of their own pockets or by their employers.

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PM Modi arrives in UK for COP26 summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Glasgow on Sunday for the COP26 climate summit and bilateral talks with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the United Nations (UN) meet.

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Designer junks mangalsutra ad after row

Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee on Sunday withdrew his controversial Mangalsutra ad campaign featuring models in “intimate apparel” following a BJP lawyer’s legal notice and a barrage of criticism, including MP home minister Narottam Mishra’s warning that the police would file an FIR and go after him if he didn’t scrap the “objectionable” content within 24 hours.

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Live: PM to meet DMs of 40 dists with low vax dose coverage

In good news ahead of Diwali, India reported less than 1 lakh fresh cases of Covid-19 in the week ending Sunday, the first time since mid-February this year that the weekly numbers had fallen below the six-figure mark.

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Weekly cases fall below 1L for first time since Feb

In good news ahead of Diwali, India reported less than 1 lakh fresh cases of Covid-19 in the week ending Sunday, the first time since mid-February this year that the weekly numbers had fallen below the six-figure mark.

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Vaxx rate gets a boost as 2nd dose coverage rises

Covid vaccination rate, that had temporarily slowed down during the four weeks in September-October, has started picking up again, primarily driven by the increasing coverage of the second dose of the jabs.

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Char Dham shrines see 4 lakh devotees in a month

Over 4 lakh pilgrims have visited the Char Dham shrines in the Garhwal Himalayas between September 18 and October 31, with the maximum footfall of over 2 lakh in Kedarnath, according to the Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board.

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Mere WA chats not proof of drug supply: Court

While granting bail to Aachit Kumar, a 22-year-old studying in London and an accused in the cruise liner drug bust case, a special NDPS court has held that merely on the basis of WhatsApp chats, it cannot be gathered that he used to supply contraband to Aryan Khan (23) and Arbaaz Merchant (26), especially when Khan, with with whom he chatted, has already been granted bail by the Bombay high court.

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Govt, judiciary now in sync on IAS-like service for judges

The idea of an All India Judicial Service on the lines of central services like IAS and IPS seems to be coming closer to fruition with the Centre building a broader consensus with the higher judiciary on the issue and setting the stage for consultations with states.

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Govt in talks to woo top makers of semiconductors

India will roll out a mega multi-billion-dollar capital support and production-linked incentive plan to push manufacturing of semiconductors in the country, the move coming at a time when industries across sectors face massive production cuts due to global chip shortage, top sources have said.

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In a first, personal loans beat credit to industry

The share of personal loans in bank credit has for the first time overtaken overall loans to the industry sector during the second quarter of the current financial year. This has happened with loans to industry as of end-September 2021 shrinking by Rs 66,239 crore over March 2021 levels, while loans to individuals grew Rs 73,011 crore during the period.

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Need membership of NSG to give up coal: India at G20

In a bold move, India on Sunday said that achieving its climate goals may be linked to issues like its membership to the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group — held up due to China's opposition — and availability of technology as it sought to push for the inclusion of differentiated responsibilities that seeks the developed West to fulfil its commitments.

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We were not brave enough: Virat Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli said his team was not brave enough with the bat, ball and in its body language as it copped an 8-wicket thrashing at the hands of New Zealand which has put the side in danger of a group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup. "We didn't have much to defend but we weren't brave when we walked out to field," Kohli said. The defeat will once again raise questions over Kohli's leadership even though he is stepping down from T20 captaincy after the ongoing tournament.

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Saturday, October 30, 2021

JioPhone Next is here; FB gets a new name and more



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Amazon Diwali sale: 15 smart gadgets under Rs 2500



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Call of Duty: Vanguard to Forza Horizon 5: Games to Play in November

Call of Duty: Vanguard, Battlefield 2042, Forza Horizon 5, and more games are set to hit the shelves this November. Here are some of the most exciting games set to release on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X,...

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'Attacking one over religion pathetic': Kohli backs Shami

Furious at the trolling of pacer Mohammed Shami on religious lines following India's defeat to Pakistan last week, Kohli said, "Attacking someone over religion is the most pathetic thing a human being can do… it is the lowest level of human potential one can operate at. We stand by Shami fully. We are backing him 200%. All those who have attacked him can come with more force if they want to (but) our brotherhood, our friendship within the team… nothing can be shaken".

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Kardashian-Jenner's Halloween costumes over the years



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How to Record Calls Using Truecaller on Android Phones

In this article, we are giving a step-by-step guide on how you can record calls using Truecaller for Android.

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Live: Puneeth Rajkumar's last rites performed

The last rites of Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar were performed at Sree Kanteerava Studios today with state honours, in the presence of his family members, friends and ruling and opposition leaders of all political parties in Bengaluru. The final rites were conducted as per the traditions of Ediga community of the Hindu religion. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates

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Cheered by crowds, Aryan Khan finally returns home

All the gathered fans went delirious bursting firecrackers, waving banners that read ‘Stay Strong Prince Aryan’ and chants of “We love Shah Rukh”, even as security guards and a posse of policemen jostled to provide the actor’s car a safe passage back into the building.

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T20 World Cup: Can Team India break the New Zealand jinx?

These are two teams driven to similar states of desperation by defeat to the same opponent, Pakistan. Two teams with no lack of mutual respect, hoping to somehow claw and scratch their way past each other in Sunday's big-billing, winner-takes-all World Cup contest in Dubai.

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How Iron Man launched India on its milky way

India is the biggest milk producer in the world today but 75 years ago it made a small start on the ‘milky way’ when Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Limited (KDCMPUL) collected 250 litres of milk from two villages in modern-day Anand.

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'Wankhede has drafted a private army to fix the innocent'



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Arbaaz, Munmun unable to get out as formalities incomplete

Unlike Aryan Khan, the two other accused who got bail on the same day as him had to stay in jail for another night as they were unable to complete bail formalities despite a frantic effort by their lawyers, families and friends. Aryan’s friend Arbaaz Merchant (26) and model from Madhya Pradesh Munmun Dhamecha (28) had to spend their 27th night in Arthur Road jail and Byculla jail respectively.

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Sectors vulnerable to terrorist funding, laundering under lens

A national risk assessment (NRA) is currently under way in which central agencies, including the Reserve Bank of India, have been tasked with evaluating sectors that are vulnerable to money laundering and terror financing.

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People must declare faith change: RSS

The RSS said on Saturday that forced religious conversion should stop and those who change their faith should announce it. The Sangh also said it would welcome the passing of any anti-conversion bill. “People who are converted have to announce that they have converted. There are people who get converted and do not disclose that they have converted. They take double benefits,” RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said at a press conference.

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'Make SCs, STs active stakeholder in court proceedings'

Observing that people belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes continue to “face insurmountable hurdles in accessing justice from the stage of filing the complaint to the conclusion of the trial”, the Supreme Court on Friday said they must be made an active stakeholder in criminal proceedings and it is mandatory to keep victims of offences under the SC/ST Act informed about the court proceedings against accused and be allowed to be heard.

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First papal visit to India since 1999 likely after PM Modi’s invite

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, where Modi invited the head of the Roman Catholic Church to visit India and the two leaders discussed the future of a post-Covid world and climate change among other issues at a meeting that went on for an hour beyond the scheduled 20 minutes.

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5 more months to go, NREGS '21 fund already exhausted

In what shows that employment demand under MGNREGS will be high like last year, belying the government’s expectations and funding, the scheme has already exhausted the budget approved for the current financial year with five more months to go.

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Congress allowed namaz on national highway: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused Congress of “appeasement politics”, claiming that when he visited Uttarakhand earlier during the party’s tenure, “people had permission to block a national highway fornamaz”.

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Doc’s detention under NSA: SC slams MP govt

Holding it mandatory for a government authority to expeditiously deal with and communicate its decision on a representation made by a person against preventive detention, the Supreme Court on Friday invalidated an order passed by Madhya Pradesh government against a doctor after noting that no decision was taken on his representation for two months. Rejection of his plea by the Centre was also not communicated to him in jail.

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'Consensual sex with major girl not an offence, but unethical'

Rejecting the bail plea of a person accused of raping his girlfriend along with other accused, the Allahabad high court has said that “having consensual sex with a major girl is not an offence, but is unethical, immoral and against established Indian norms”.

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Army officer, jawan killed in blast along LoC

An Army officer and a jawan were killed in a mine explosion near a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district late Saturday.

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2 decades of drought emptying out Andhra’s ‘blessed’ district

Anantapur in Telugu means “blessed with many things”. It's an ironic name for a place that has come to be known for what it’s not blessed with — rainfall. This district in Andhra Pradesh has seen 18 droughts in the last 20 years (till 2020), making it a living example of creeping desertification and mass migration.

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'Puneeth's B.P., heart rate were normal': Dr Rao

Stating that the actor complained of some weakness and was sweating at the time he saw him, Dr. Ramana Rao told the online daily that Puneeth Rajkumar's blood pressure read 150/92 and his heart rate too seemed in control.

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Friday, October 29, 2021

JioPhone Next price breakup with all the plans



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Miss World Manushi Chhillar bags Social Good Award at Filmfare



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This is how Twitter ‘made fun of’ FB’s new name



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T20 WC: India likely to play same team against NZ

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's successful "CSK template" is likely to be continued as the Indian team management has more or less made up its mind to play the same eleven against New Zealand in the 'do or die' T20 World Cup game on Sunday.

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T20 WC: Asif blows Afghanistan away with sixer blitz

Asif knew Afghanistan paceman Karim Janat was the weak-link in the Afghanistan attack and he launched a vicious attack as Pakistan needed 24 off 12. Four sixes flew from his bat in the 19th over as Janat looked a fish out of water and Pakistan notched up their third win and they are well on course to finish on top of the group.

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Amazon Sale: Air purifiers selling at 25% and more



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T20 WC: Afghanistan make plea to fans after crowd chaos

Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi pleaded for T20 World Cup calm on Friday after thousands of ticketless fans tried to storm the Dubai Stadium for the high-profile clash against neighbours Pakistan.

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Top10: Musk is world's first to cross $300 bn net worth



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Live: Aryan Khan to be released from Mumbai's Arthur Road jail today

The Bombay high court has granted bail to Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha arrested by the NCB in the drugs-on-cruise case. Follow this blog for all the latest updates on the case.

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Live: Bypolls to 3 LS, 30 Assembly seats to begin shortly

Bypolls to three Lok Sabha seats & 30 Assembly constituencies across 14 states to begin shortly. Counting of votes to begin on November 2. Stay here for live updates:

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Kashmiri girl wins world kickboxing gold



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Biodiversity park to come up on Yamuna banks in Delhi



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Live: Delhi allows multiplexes, theatres to open fully from Nov 1

India reported 14,348 Covid-19 new cases in the last 24 hours preceding Friday, the ministry of health and family welfare said. With this India's active caseload stood at 1,61,334. Active cases now account for less than 1% of total cases, at 0.47%, lowest since March 2020. The country also registered 13,198 new recoveries, taking the recovery rate to 98.19%. Stay with TOI for all updates:

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Objectionable post on goddess must be junked: HC to Twitter



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MP: Fake gang-rape complaint gets woman, son-in-law 10 years' jail



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After 11 months, Delhi border barricades start coming down



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'Some pray, others drink': SC won't shut bar near temple



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Shaktikanta to be RBI guv for 3 more years



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Adani buys 20% stake in Cleartrip



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Kannada star Puneeth, 46, dies of cardiac arrest



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Paperwork keeps Aryan in jail for another day



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T20 WC: Pak score hat-trick of wins to inch closer to semis

Skipper Babar Azam hit a composed 51 while Asif Ali hit four sixes in the penultimate over as Pakistan completed a hat-trick of victories in the T20 World Cup with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan in a Super 12 Group 2 match on Friday.

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Rashid becomes fastest player to reach 100 T20I wickets

Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan on Friday became the fastest bowler to take 100 T20Is wickets. Rashid achieved the feat during the match against Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

Google bans 151-plus SMS apps: How they scammed users



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'UP mein chalta hoga': Delhi HC slams UP police



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Aryan Khan gets bail after 25 days in jail, SRK has tears in eyes

The Bombay high court on Thursday granted bail to 23-year-old Aryan Khan, son of actor Shah Rukh Khan, his friend Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha, a model from Madhya Pradesh, in the case of alleged seizure of drugs from a cruise liner on October 2. All of them have spent 25 days in custody.

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Top 10: World failing to make changes needed to avoid climate breakdown



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England reap rewards of MS Dhoni's faith in Moeen Ali

With CSK transforming Moeen into a match-winning allrounder, England captain Morgan was quick to copy the Dhoni template in the ongoing T20 World Cup. In England's two wins so far, Moeen has played a significant role by picking up four wickets inside the Powerplay overs.

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Govt extends RBI governor Shaktikanta Das' term for another 3 years

A career bureaucrat, Das was first appointed in 2018, after his predecessor Urjit Patel quit amid worries the government was encroaching on the central bank’s turf. Under Das, 64, the central bank endeavored to support growth and maintain liquidity through the worst of the pandemic by slashing interest rates and pursuing quantitative easing.

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T20 World Cup: The question mark around Hardik Pandya

Thanks to a back injury that required a major surgery, Hardik Pandya hasn't bowled during the last two Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons. In between, he enjoyed a great white-ball tour of Australia and bowled well in all the five T20Is against England. He also bowled sporadically during India's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka.

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US-China confrontation over Taiwan heating up



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Bias in FB algorithm a serious issue: Chandrasekhar



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30% drop in OECD migration



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Sensex crashes 1k points, below 60k



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6 charged with sedition in 2 cities



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Cruise drug bust: NCB witness Gosavi held in Pune in 2018 cheating case



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Pegasus tech sold only to govts, says Israeli envoy



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Fearing arrest, NCB officer Wankhede moves HC



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'UP mein chalta hoga': Delhi HC slams UP police



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India to push for climate justice at COP26: Environment minister



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SRK 'teary-eyed' as Aryan, 2 others get bail after 25 days

The Bombay high court on Thursday granted bail to 23-year-old Aryan Khan, son of actor Shah Rukh Khan, his friend Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha, a model from Madhya Pradesh, in the case of alleged seizure of drugs from a cruise liner on October 2. All of them have spent 25 days in custody.

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Farm suicides rise by 18%: NCRB report



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Facebook changes parent company name to 'Meta'

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday announced the parent company's name is being changed to "Meta" to represent a future beyond just its troubled social network.

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Facebook changes its name to Meta, here's why



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Accidental deaths down by 11% in 2020



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Rajinikanth taken to Chennai’s Kauvery Hospital for ‘routine check-up’



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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Covid live: 'Over 103.53 cr vaccine doses administered so far'

In the last 24 hours, India registered 13,451 new Covid-19 cases, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.Over 103.53 cr Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered in India so far. Stay with TOI for updates from India and around the world:

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T20 World Cup: How Team India can counter the dew

It's not the first time that the dew factor has been spoken about. It certainly is not the first T20 World Cup which is in danger of getting heavily affected by it. The 2014 edition in Bangladesh had everyone in a fix. There were teams dipping balls in bucket-full of water during practice to get used to a wet ball. The ICC had imported a special anti-dew gel from India to spray on the outfield in Bangladesh.

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9 convicted of blasts at Modi's 2013 Patna rally

A special NIA court on Wednesday held nine members of banned terror outfit Simi guilty of triggering the 2013 serial blasts that killed six people and injured 89 at then PM candidate Narendra Modi's "hunkar" rally in Patna's Gandhi Maidan. One of the 10 accused in the case, Fakkruddin, got the benefit of the doubt for lack of evidence. The court of additional district and sessions judge Gurvinder Singh Malhotra will pronounce the quantum of punishment on November 1.

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Bedridden elderly couple die by suicide



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After long wait, DDMA okays Chhath



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Mere presence on cruise ship doesn't prove conspiracy theory, says court



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SC calls govt denial 'vague', orders probe into alleged Pegasus snooping

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed a probe into the Pegasus snooping controversy by a three-member expert committee under the supervision of former SC judge R V Raveendran, holding that a "prima facie case" is made out for an investigation in the light of the Centre's "omnibus and vague denial" of the alleged surveillance and the need to uncover the truth of the accusations.

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PM calls for free & open Indo-Pacific



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NCB misled court in Aryan's remand application: Lawyer



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After long wait, DDMA okays Chhath



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Mere presence on cruise ship doesn't prove conspiracy theory, says court



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US CDC eases norms to let in those jabbed with Covaxin



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90% in Delhi have antibodies against coronavirus: 6th Sero



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India may face long heat waves, heavy flooding, low agro and fish yield in 15-20 yrs if emissions not controlled: Study ahead of G20 meet



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Snooping can have chilling effect on press freedom: SC



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Avoid using new law to alter border areas: India to China



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9 convicted of blasts at Modi's 2013 Patna rally



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Bedridden elderly couple die by suicide



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Delhi HC notice to cops on removing barricades



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Namibia down Scotland in T20 World Cup

Debutants Namibia got themselves out of a difficult situation in a low-scoring game to record a memorable 4-wicket win over Scotland in their opening Super 12 match in the ICC T20 World Cup. Namibia, who had beaten Ireland and Netherlands to qualify for the Super 12 stage, restricted Scotland to 109/8. Scotland, however made it extremely tough for Namibia on a slow pitch but the latter eventually crossed the finish line with 5 balls to spare.

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When Google CEO Sundar Pichai forgot to unmute himself



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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Top10: UAPA for celebrating Pak win



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Rahul Dravid formally applies for coach's job

Rahul Dravid and his support staff will be given a two-year contract till the 2023 World Cup in India. Dravid will draw a salary of Rs 10 crore. The board has still not made up its mind on the fielding coach to replace R Sridhar.

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Rajasthan teacher lauds Pak win, sacked



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Unvaxxed staf f could face jail term: Delhi govt dept

Ten days after nearly two lakh people employed by Delhi government were barred from working without getting at least one shot of an anti-Covid vaccine, various departments have started issuing stern orders to employees. One department "clarified" that non-compliance of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) order can attract action, including prison term of up to a year.

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Pak PM notifies appointment of Lt Gen Anjum as ISI chief

Pakistan PM Imran Khan notified on Tuesday the appointment of Lt General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum as the new chief of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), paving the way for the implementation of the early decision taken by the country's army chief regarding the nomination of the new spymaster. He will replace Lt General Faiz Hameed from next month.

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8L income bar for EWS not over-inclusive, Centre tells SC



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Govt: SCs/STs job quota must be proportionate to population



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2 doctors among 5 trekkers found dead in Uttarakhand



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Minister Teni's son back in jail after viral video



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More demand: Paytm hikes IPO size to 18k cr



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Lal Path picks up Suburban in 925cr deal



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Navy commander among 5 held for leaking info

A serving naval officer and two retired ones, along with two "private persons", have been arrested by the CBI in connection with the alleged leaking of confidential information about the modernisation of the Russian-origin Kilo-class conventional submarines in exchange for bribes.

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Hundreds at Kheri rally, why only 23 eyewitnesses: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned UP Police on why there were only 23 eyewitnesses in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case when hundreds of people were present at the rally and also directed the UP government to provide protection to all of them.

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Can't impose Kannada: Karnataka HC

Students coming from outside Karnataka can't be compelled to learn Kannada language, be it classical or functional, the high court on Tuesday orally observed, granting time to the state government to reconsider the issue.

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Double jabs, negative report must to fly to US from Nov 8

Come November 8 and foreign travellers who are fully vaccinated with WHO-approved jabs and have a negative Covid report from a test taken within 72 hours of departure can enter the US. For travellers from India, it means the lifting of restrictions imposed on May 4 at the height of India's second Covid wave.

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Unvaxxed staf f could face jail term: Delhi govt dept



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Expedite coverage of 2nd dose, government to tell states



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No consumption, recovery, test or conscious possession: Aryan

Arguing for actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan’s bail plea in the drug seizure case, former attorney general Mukul Rohatgi told the Bombay high court on Tuesday that Aryan was not in “conscious possession” of the contraband allegedly seized from a friend’s shoe. Questioning the finding by the judge of a special court handling drug cases that Aryan was in “conscious possession” of contraband found with a friend, Rohatgi said the surmise was “tenuous and farfetched”.

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Covaxin approval: WHO seeks additional clarifications for final 'risk-benefit assessment'



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Air India to add US nonstops post Nov 8 Uncle Sam reopening for fully jabbed

This could be the last expansion of services by state-owned Air India before it transits to the Tata Group and the big bang expansion then. The Maharaja will be adding its highly popular US nonstops from next month as Uncle Sam reopens for fully vaccinated foreign travellers stating November 8.

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S-400: US senators urge Biden to waive sanctions on India

Two influential US Senators wrote to President Joe Biden on Tuesday urging him to waive impending sanctions on India for buying S-400 air defence systems from Russia, saying such a waiver would advance US national security interest.

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T20 WC: Rauf sets up Pakistan's 5-wicket win over NZ

Pacer Haris Rauf led a clinical bowling display with an excellent four-wicket haul before Shoaib Malik and Asif Ali's onslaught as Pakistan took 'revenge' on New Zealand for a recent off-field snub with a five-wicket win in the T20 World Cup. This was Pakistan's second consecutive win after their comprehensive 10-wicket victory over India on Sunday. Chasing 135 against NZ, Pakistan got across the finish line with 8 balls to spare.

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Monday, October 25, 2021

Apple iOS 15.1 rolls out for iPhone users: Features



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Get extra discount on these gadgets



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Times Top10: Calls for parliamentary probe into Facebook



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How to create your ad with Shah Rukh Khan in it



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Aryan Khan case: ‘Elusive’ NCB witness surfaces, denies extortion charges

K P Gosavi, who had gone into hiding since NCP minister Nawab Malik said he had criminal cases registered against him, surfaced on Monday and denied all allegations, including those of extortion. Gosavi said that he would surrender “in half an hour outside Maharashtra”. He also denied meeting Shah Rukh’s manager Pooja Dadlani—one of the claims made by Sail.

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RPSG bags Lucknow for 7k crore, CVC gets Ahmedabad for 5.6k crore

Adani Sportsline, considered a frontrunner for the Ahmedabad franchise, submitted a bid of Rs 5,100 crore for Ahmedabad as well as Lucknow. CVC bid Rs 5,625 crore for Ahmedabad and Rs 5,166 crore for Lucknow. RPSG Group bid the same amount (Rs 7,090) for both Ahmedabad and Lucknow. BCCI gave RPSG the choice of picking a city first, by virtue of being the top bidder, and the group settled for Lucknow. The Ahmedabad franchise thus automatically went to CVC.

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Airtel to opt for 4-yr moratorium on dues

Bharti Airtel on Monday said it will opt for four-year payments moratorium - on AGR and spectrum dues - being offered by the Union government as part of a relief package for the telecom sector.

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PM launches 64k cr project to boost India's health infra

Aiming to drive a major push to healthcare capacities in the country, PM Narendra Modi on Monday launched the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PMABHIM) from his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi with an outlay of Rs 64,000 crore.

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Centre reiterates opposition to gay marriages

Marriage is recognised only between "a biological man and a biological woman" under the Indian law, the Centre told the Delhi HC, reiterating its stand. "Personal laws are settled, and marriage, which is contemplated, is between a biological man and a biological woman," SG Tushar Mehta said, opposing pleas seeking registration of same-sex marriages.

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Can't ride over 40kmph with kids below 4 on pillion: Draft rule



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Due to BJP 'threat', CPM may continue with Cong alignment



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Efficacy of vax shouldn't be doubted, says SC, junks plea

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea against Covid-19 vaccination and said the doubt should not be created about efficacy of the vaccines without any proof as it is the only way to protect people from the deadly virus.

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Doctors wary of case spike overwhelming medical infra



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Fill gaps, RBI governor asks auditors



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Edible oil prices head north: Only UP has enforced limit on stocks

With hardly any success in bringing down the prices of edible oils despite the recent major cut in import duty and agricultural cess, the government is now pinning its hopes on states and Union territories to fix the stock limits quickly and enforce it strictly. So far, only Uttar Pradesh has imposed a stock limit while Haryana, Gujarat and Rajasthan are in the final stages of fixing the limit.

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Finalise Amrapali funding in 2 weeks, SC directs banks

As only SBI and UCO bank finalised proposal to invest Rs 450 cr in Amrapali projects Supreme Court on Monday directed other banks to take a final decision within two weeks even as the court was informed that 300 buyers will be given possession letters by Diwali.

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At Pulwama camp, Shah says J&K law & order on the mend

Home minister Amit Shah on Monday said as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission for all-round development of Jammu & Kashmir is realised, peace and normalcy will be established in the Union territory and "this shall happen in our lifetime itself".

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Retd Pak personnel guiding terrorists' team in Poonch?



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Rajinikanth honoured with Phalke award

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Tamil superstar Rajinikanth and honoured a galaxy of personalities related to cinema, including Dhanush, Priyadarshan, Resul Pookutty, Manoj Bajpayee and Kangana Ranaut, with National Film Awards. The 67th National Film awards for 2019 were announced in March this year, and were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Congress neta's sarcastic tweet after India's loss to Pakistan draws BJP flak



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India improves infant mortality rate but gains slowing down

India's infant mortality rate has dropped to 30, but the decline has slowed down in the last five years in most states, just released data from the sample registration system (SRS) shows. It also reveals the enormous differences between states with Kerala having an IMR equal to the US and Madhya Pradesh faring worse than even Yemen or Sudan. Worryingly, it is the worst-off states in which the slowdown in improvement is most marked, Bihar being an exception.

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Fitness trackers from OnePlus, Oppo, others under Rs 5K



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Greenhouse gas levels reach record high: WMO



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Sunday, October 24, 2021

I fear someone may frame me: Wankhede to Mumbai CP

Hours after Prabhakar Sail, the personal bodyguard of witness K P Gosavi, came out with a series of allegations including discussions of a payoff to NCB officials, the agency's zonal director Sameer Wankhede wrote to the Mumbai police commissioner expressing fear that he may be framed in a case, reports S Ahmed Ali.

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Buying & selling gold in Google Pay: Things to know



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'Friends' actor James Michael Tyler dies at 59

Actor James Michael Tyler, who played coffee shop manager Gunther on the hit sitcom "Friends", died Sunday at age 59, US media reported. Tyler died at his home in Los Angeles after battling prostate cancer that he was first diagnosed with in 2018, according to a representative.

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What is Facebook’s metaverse & what it will do



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Dogecoin - What I Hate, Love, and Fear About the Cryptocurrency

Dogecoin is one of the most well-known crypto tokens, despite its extremely low price. It's backed by celebrities including Elon Musk and Mark Cuban, and although it was created as a 'joke' it's...

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Would you drop Rohit? Kohli hits back on selection issue

Pakistan recorded their biggest T20 International win, hammering India by 10 wickets in their opening T20 World Cup match, which was also their first against the neighbours in 13 attempts at the ICC World Cup in either of the two white-ball formats.

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T20 World Cup: Pakistan break India jinx in style

The 10-wicket win, Pakistan's first in this format and their first victory against India in World Cup in 13 attempts, was engineered with such consummate ease, driven to fruition with such complete mastery, that it has lifted the curtain on a new era in this storied rivalry. From being masters of the chaotic for decades, Pakistan turned to masters of the clinical in one night.

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Amazon sale: Vacuum cleaners & more at discount



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Top10: China adopts new border law amidst tension with India



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Tatas Motors to invest Rs 15,000 crore in electric vehicles



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China passes new land border law amid military standoff with India

Asserting that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of China are "sacred and inviolable", the country's national legislature has adopted a new law on the protection and exploitation of the land border areas, which could have a bearing on Beijing's border dispute with India.

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Time of injustice to residents of Jammu region is over: Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the “time of injustice to residents of Jammu is over now”, while pointing out that the region has borne the “brunt of discrimination” for years together. Addressing his maiden public rally in Jammu after the revocation of Article 370 in 2019, the home minister said the Centre wanted to wipe out terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir and ensure that no civilian gets killed.

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Witness’ PSO’s affidavit claims payoff, NCB denies charge

The seizure of contraband from a cruise liner on October 2 night leading to the arrest of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan has become murkier with the personal bodyguard of a witness filing an affidavit levelling serious allegations of a payoff to a Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) official.

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Executive hirings up 30% over pre-Covid levels

Executive hiring is back with a bang. And this is coming not only on the back of pent-up demand but also new opportunities opening up across sectors like green & renewable energy, electric vehicles, education, foodtech, aerospace, defence, consumer space and startups.

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Lalu: Should we give Congress seats for it to lose?

RJD president Lalu Prasad on Sunday questioned the utility of Congress as an ally in assembly election and drew sharp reaction from the grand old party as well as the NDA leaders for calling AICC in-charge for Bihar, Bhakta Charan Das, a ‘Bhakchonhar’ (imprudent person).

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Army, police no longer all-male bastions: Modi

Lauding the rise in the number of women in police and central armed forces, which has more than doubled in the past six years, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Army and police are no longer meant only for men, and expressed hope that this trend will lead to “new age policing”, with the women in uniform becoming role models for “lakhs of daughters” of the country.

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Cong ‘convinced’ Amarinder trying to wean away Hindu voters

With Amarinder Singh finally announcing that he will launch a party and ally with BJP, Congress is convinced that he is angling to wean away Hindu voters in urban constituencies to dent the party in the Punjab assembly elections in early 2022. The idea behind the Congress renegade’s plan, as articulated by him, is what the party always suspected when it alleged that ‘Captain’ as Punjab chief minister was in league with BJP and Akali Dal.

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Priority list being drawn up of kids with comorbidities for vaccine rollout

A comprehensive priority list of children with comorbidities is being worked out for the combined launch of ZyCoV-D and Covaxin in India, according to a senior official from the Centre’s Covid-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI).

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‘Treat users with small quantity of drugs as victims, not culprits’

The social justice and empowerment ministry has suggested that the existing definition of the word ‘addict’ may be removed and instead such a person be referred to as a ‘user’ and ‘substance dependent’, in an effort to improve the NDPS Act.

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T20 WC: Babar, Rizwan star as Pakistan break India jinx with 10-wicket rout

A supremely stylish Babar Azam broke a 29-year-old jinx by guiding Pakistan to an emphatic 10-wicket victory over India in the ICC T20 World Cup on Sunday, their first in 13 attempts against the bitter arch-rivals at a global event.

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Bajrang Dal activists attack 'Ashram-3' sets for 'wrong portrayal'

Bhopal, Bajrang Dal activists allegedly ransacked the set of the third season of web-series 'Ashram' here and also threw ink on its producer-director Prakash Jha, accusing him of portraying Hindus wrongly, police said.

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EPL: Salah stars as Liverpool humiliate Man United 5-0

Liverpool inflicted a historic hammering on Manchester United as Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick in a 5-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday, leaving Ole Gunnar Solskjaer clinging to his job.

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Saturday, October 23, 2021

Amazon sale: 20 gadgets you can buy under Rs 499



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When Elon Musk ‘trolled’ Apple CEO Tim Cook



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Happy Karwa Chauth 2021: Images, quotes, wishes

Karwa Chauth A festival earmarked by long hours of fasting and feasting, Karwa Chauth celebrations are celebrated in a grand manner across the Northern parts of the country

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Apple launches new MacBook & other top tech news



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How to Schedule a Live Video on Instagram

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Hardik may play as specialist No. 6 batter: Kohli

Virat Kohli has let the cat out of the bag: Hardik Pandya is not fit to bowl even as India begin their World T20 campaign. Out of form with the bat too during the IPL, Pandya, however, may not be in immediate danger of losing his place: the skipper believes Hardik has done enough in the past to hold his place purely as a specialist batter in the side at No. 6.

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Will Varun Chakravarthy prove to be India's spin ace?

In 'mystery spinner' Varun Chakravarthy, India may actually have an ace in the pack, someone which few opponents have a clue about.

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'India-made spray found to contain bacteria that sickened 4 in US'

An aromatherapy spray, manufactured in India and being sold in the US, has been found to contain a bacteria that sickened four people earlier this year, of which two persons died, America's public health agency has said.

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T20 WC: India aim to maintain all-win record against Pakistan

It is inevitable, isn't it? "Not on our watch! Not today!" This is how Team India's cricketers may react if allowed to dwell on the impossibility of maintaining the team's near-three-decade domination of Pakistan in World Cup matches.

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Ashish Mishra hospitalised with dengue symptoms

Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra Teni and the main accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, has been hospitalised and his sample was sent to a laboratory for confirmation of dengue, officials said on Saturday.

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Covid live: ‘More contagious mutant present in low numbers’

India on Saturday recorded 15,918 fresh Covid-19 cases, with data from Manipur and Jharkhand not available till late at night. In Bengal, there has been a clear spike in infections this week. Stay with TOI for all the updates:

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Join fight against terror, Amit Shah urges J&K youth

Home minister Amit Shah reached out to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, asking them to join the fight against terrorism and take advantage of the opportunities that have opened up because of the Modi government’s development push.

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Rising cases in Bengal, Assam, hint at post-festive Covid spike

At least three states in the country, led by Bengal, have started showing signs of a spike in Covid-19 infections after Durga Puja/Dussehra celebrations last week, although in absolute terms the numbers are not big so far. ​​​Bengal reported 974 fresh cases of the virus on Saturday, the highest single-day count in the state in over three months since July 10 this year.

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Good judicial infra has always been an afterthought: CJI

Holding that financial autonomy and adequate infrastructure for the judiciary are essential to make the system more effective, Chief Justice N V Ramana on Saturday urged the Centre to clear his proposal to set up a National Judicial Infrastructure Authority, a statutory body that will take care of the needs of the judiciary.

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Plan to split Pakistan began in 1965: Senior Navy officer

Vice-Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, flag officer commanding-in-chief, Southern Naval Command, said here on Saturday that India had begun thinking of separating East Pakistan from West Pakistan from 1965 though it actually happened in 1971.

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Soon, unborn child can be insured for birth defects

In a move that is expected to reduce out of pocket expenditure for new parents, at least one major insurance company has agreed to insure the unborn child for birth defects and surgical problems during infancy. Around 1.7 million children are born with birth defects every year.

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Need to standardise pandemic best practices: PM to vaccine cos

Two days after India crossed the landmark of 100-crore Covid jabs, PM Narendra Modi on Saturday met local vaccine manufacturers and exhorted the need to institutionalise the best practises learnt during the past one and a half years and also asked them to take ‘Brand India’ to the next level globally.

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Indo-Bangla ties deeper than any strategic alliance: Shringla

Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Saturday said the ties between India and Bangladesh were deeper than any other strategic partnership, and that it was a role model for nations that share borders. “India-Bangladesh relations have matured over the years and the two pillars of Indian diplomacy — ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Act East’ — find expression in our vibrant ties with Bangladesh,” he said.

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SIT arrests 3 more in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case

A special investigation team (SIT) on Saturday made three more arrests in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence that took place on October 3, in which four farmers, one journalist, and three BJP workers lost their lives, while nearly a dozen were hurt.

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Fresh rain alert sparks fear in Uttarakhand

Fresh rainfall and snow alert in Uttarakhand over the next 24 hours issued on Saturday has sparked concerns in the state which is still grappling with the damage caused by rain-triggered disasters this week. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast of light rainfall and snowfall in the higher reaches of Uttarakhand in the next 24 hours.

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NCB official’s charge of spying untrue: Mumbai cops

A probe conducted by Mumbai police has revealed there is no truth in the complaint lodged by NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede that he was being spied upon by sleuths from the Oshiwara police station. Wankhede, who is probing the cruise liner drugs seizure case, had on October 11 called on director general of police Sanjay Pandey, saying his movements were being monitored by Oshiwara police during his daily visits to a cemetery where his mother has been buried.

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Cruise drug case: 'Transactions of accused under scanner'

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is scrutinizing the financial transactions of all the arrested accused including actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan in the cruise ship drugs seizure case, an official said on Saturday.

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Friday, October 22, 2021

Elon Musk may be ‘sleep-deprived’ & in need of a break



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T20 World Cup: The changing T20 times!

So much has changed in the last 18 months that the T20 World Cup has had to shift from Australia to India to the UAE, and the hosting dates changed from 2020 to 2021.

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Live: Aryan, Ananya discussed procurement of drugs, says NCB

Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha’s bail applications were rejected on October 20. Their lawyers have approached the Bombay High Court and the bail applications will be heard on October 26. Aryan was arrested along with 7 others on October 3 after the NCB raided a drug party on a cruise. The accused are currently lodged in the Arthur Road jail.

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On Rohit Sharma's hit list, T20I and ODI World Cups

It's often said of Rohit Sharma how he'll never forget some things. He won't forget he didn't play the 2011 World Cup. He remembers all those missed opportunities in his career. He'll never forget to help teammates who come to him from time to time, asking for help.

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Top10: 'States can’t withdraw consent for CBI probe'



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Senior al-Qaeda leader killed in US airstrike in Syria



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Paytm gets Sebi nod for Rs 16,600 crore IPO



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CISF apologises to actor for airport prosthetics trouble



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Scrap Consumer Protection Act if you don’t want tribunals: SC



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Don’t let guard down in festive season, warns PM Modi

India's success in administering 100 crore doses of anti-Covid vaccines has generated a strong sense of optimism in all sections with experts upbeat about India's economy even as it was necessary to remember that having a strong "kavach (armour)" did not mean that people should let down their guard, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.

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‘Ananya has denied she supplied drugs to Aryan'

There are WhatsApp chats between actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan and actor Ananya Panday discussing procurement and consumption of drugs, which is being investigated as part of the probe into the seizure of drugs on the cruise liner, NCB sources told TOI on Friday.

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India won’t commit to ‘net zero’ goal at COP26

India will not commit to the 2050 ‘net zero’ goal and the country will, along with China — despite intense friction over border issues — and other developing countries, tell the affluent nations to go for carbon neutrality much before mid-century keeping in view their own cumulative historical emissions.

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U'khand toll rises to 67; 12 trekkers among dead

The death toll in extreme weather-hit Uttarakhand touched 67 on Friday. Authorities said 12 trekkers have been confirmed dead. Kapkot (Bageshwar) subdivisional magistrate Paritosh Verma told TOI that the operation to recover the bodies had to be halted due to bad weather.

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‘Foreign entity' WhatsApp cannot challenge Indian laws: Govt

The Centre has opposed petitions by WhatsApp and its parent firm Facebook challenging the new IT Rules for social media by terming the global messaging platform as an “out and out foreign commercial entity”. In an affidavit filed before the Delhi high court, the Centre said being a foreign commercial entity, WhatsApp cannot challenge the constitutionality of an Indian law.

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Covid has cut life expectancy by 2 years in India: Study

Life expectancy in India has dropped by roughly two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a statistical analysis by scientists from the International Institute for Population Studies in the city. The IIPS study was conducted to look at the burden repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic on mortality patterns in the country. Across the world, Covid-19 has resulted in excess deaths in comparison to the previous years.

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Beachside Maharashtra village house goes for Rs 80cr

Across the Mumbai harbour, the pandemic and the resultant lockdown have led to a property boom in the sleepy coastal town of Alibaug. In probably the biggest deal in the town, a 6-acre beachfront home has been sold for Rs 80 crore in Awas village of Alibaug.

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Matchbox price revised, to cost Rs 2 from Dec 1



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Investing in coal unwise, says UN chief

“To invest in coal for the future is building white elephants, building stranded assets. And I don’t think developing countries have enough resources to waste,” UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres said on Friday, responding to a question raised by TOI on India’s continued investment in coal-fired power plants.

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Amarinder's Pak friend caught in Punjab political crossfire



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Amazon sale: TVs, smartwatches, with Alexa built-in



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J&K: Drones to monitor minority community areas

The J&K administration has decided to deploy drones to monitor areas in the valley where members from minority communites live. This comes in the wake of the recent spate of targeted killings in the valley. On the eve of Union home minister Amit Shah’s visit to J&K on Saturday, police and the CRPF jointly put in place an aerial surveillance cover for the areas where minorities live in Srinagar.

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Aryan innocent, courts being misled: HC Bail plea

Alleging that NCB is “verily misleading the Courts”, the bail application of actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, filed before the Bombay high court for a hearing on October 26, lists several new grounds, pleading his innocence. It clearly reads he has “not committed any crime whatsoever”.

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

India reports 15,786 new Covid-19 infections in last 24 hours

India reported 15,786 fresh Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours, the ministry of health and family welfare informed on Friday. While the country added 231 deaths in the last 24 hours.

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20 gadgets available at Rs 999 or less



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An engineering marvel takes shape in Arunachal

It’s an engineering marvel under way at an altitude of over 13,000-feet in icy cold weather to bolster all-weather connectivity and swifter military deployments to the critical Tawang and Kameng regions of Arunachal Pradesh along the China frontier.

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Google halves subscription fee on Play Store



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'Hurtful to remove her prosthetic leg at airport security'

Tv actress and renowned dancer Sudhaa Chandran recently posted a video on her Instagram account and expressed her disregard towards the ETD procedures that are conducted at the airports for people who have an artificial attachment to their body (eg- hand, leg, etc.).

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Apple AirPods buying guide: Which one should you buy



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Biden says 'yes' US would defend Taiwan against China

The United States would come to Taiwan's defense and has a commitment to defend the island China claims as its own territory, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday, comments that appeared to be a break with official policy.

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Top10: 'What's behind Rs 8L income limit for EWS category?'



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Woman dead after shooting on Alec Baldwin movie set



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T20 World Cup: Can Team India pull off a 2007 encore?

MS Dhoni's men became part of cricketing folklore and the reception when they touched down in Mumbai, and later motorcaded to the Wankhede on a grey and stormy Wednesday morning, left everyone in no doubt that T20 was a drug that the Indian fan had tasted and couldn't have enough of.

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Team India: Responding to adversity with achievement



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100 crore shots in the arm: India's milestone in Covid vaccination

India achieved a major milestone in its battle against Covid-19 as cumulative vaccinations in the country crossed the 100 crore mark on Thursday. After China, which has administered more than 200 crore doses, India is only the second country to have reached the landmark of 100 crore jabs.

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9 trekkers among dead as U'khand toll rises to 64

With more bodies being recovered and many of those missing being declared dead, casualties in the Uttarakhand rain and floods stood at 64 on Thursday. Among those found dead or fear to have died were nine trekkers, five of them in Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh.

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Covid live: 10cr second doses overdue, says Dr VK Paul

India on Thursday achieved a major feat in its battle against Covid-19 as cumulative vaccinations in the country crossed the 100 crore mark. Meanwhile, India’s Covid-19 taskforce chief Dr VK Paul said that the second dose is overdue in case of 10 crore people. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:

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Ananya questioned in drug case; SRK meets son, NCB visits his home

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) probing the case of drugs seizure on the cruise liner involving actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan questioned actor Chunky Pandey’s actor-daughter Ananya Pandey for around four hours on Thursday and seized her laptop and cell phone.

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SC reverses HC order, Gauri ‘killers’ to face stringent law

The Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a Karnataka HC decision and ruled that those accused in the murder case of journalist Gauri Lankesh will face charges under the provisions of the stringent Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KCOCA) apart from IPC Section 302 and arms and explosives laws.

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Will have enough doses for booster shots: Poonawalla

Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), exuded confidence in meeting the Centre’s goal of immunising all adults by yearend, while announcing that Covid-19 vaccine for children, Covavax, is readying for a February-March launch. The Pune-based company hopes to resume exports of its vaccine, Covishield to WHObacked global platform, Covax by November.

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Farmers have right to protest but can’t block roads indefinitely: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday said farmers have a right to protest against the three new farm laws even when their validity is under challenge before the apex court but was firm in its view that no one could be permitted to block roads indefinitely, impeding the right of citizens to commute without hindrance.

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Trade with China up 49%, Shringla red-flags deficit

In the first nine months of this year, India’s trade with China touched $90 billion, an increase of 49% over last year, foreign secretary Harsh Shringla said on Thursday. However, there is a large trade balance in favour of China, and India will continue to raise the issue of widening deficit with China, he added.

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Amazon: Popular deals on iPad Air, Lenovo tablet, more



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Scotland cruise into T20 WC second round for first time

An impressive Scotland crushed Oman by eight wickets to register their third consecutive win in the first round and qualify for the T20 World Cup Super 12 stage by topping Group B. Scotland are now placed alongside India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Afghanistan and an yet-to-be decided second-placed team from Group A in Group 2 of the Super 12s.

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Here's why Google is warning these YouTube users



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Live: HC to hear Aryan Khan's bail plea order today

Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan’s son Aryan was arrested on October 3 with 7 others after the NCB raided an alleged rave party on a cruise. Now according to the latest update, Aryan will not walk free today as the sessions court has rejected his bail in the drugs case. The NDPS court ruled that Aryan's custody should be extended and the star son will continue to stay at the Arthur Road jail.

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Amazon sale: Combo deals on iPhone, laptop, TV & more



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Top 10: 'Withdrawal of consent by states hampering efficiency'



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T20 World Cup: Kohli to bank on master strategist Dhoni

If there is anyone captain Virat Kohli - who is known to be his own man - banks on for big cricketing decisions, it is MS Dhoni. Kohli made his debut under Dhoni, endured difficult phases in his career initially, and it was Dhoni's undying belief in the batting ability of the Delhi maestro that played a part in Kohli becoming the player that he is today.

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Trump to launch new social network 'TRUTH Social'



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Pilot seeks cabinet rejig, Gehlot skips event by Sachin loyalist

Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot on Wednesday demanded the inclusion of Dalits in the state cabinet as well as in political appointments pending in Rajasthan for a long time. This is the first time Pilot has made this demand in public.

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EPFO adds 14.8 lakh members in August

The provisional payroll data of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) released on Wednesday showed that the retirement fund body added around 14.81 lakh net subscribers in August, reflecting a growing trend in net payroll for the first five months of this financial year.

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Kheri probe can’t be unending story, SC tells UP

Not satisfied with the pace of the special investigation team’s (SIT) probe into the Lakhimpur Kheri killings, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to take proactive steps, including recording statements of witnesses before a magistrate and giving protection to them, to dispel the impression that they are dragging their feet in the case.

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Ensure no safe havens anywhere for those who betray India: PM



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Got convictions in 65-70% of cases in last 10yrs : CBI in SC

Directed by the Supreme Court to present a report card of its performance as a prosecuting agency, CBI director Subodh Jaiswal told the court that the agency’s success rate in securing conviction has been 65-70% in the last decade.

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Norms for arrivals from non-risk nations eased

India will follow new entry norms for international arrivals starting October 25, thanks to growing vaccination globally and changing nature of the pandemic. While everyone flying into the country will still require to undergo a Covid RT-PCR test, the quarantine requirements have been significantly relaxed.

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Can’t let off rape accused even if survivor is of ‘easy virtue’: HC



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Army ‘well-poised to hold the line’ against China in Arunachal Pradesh

The big guns are ready to boom if required in this high-altitude region. Ahead of the artillery and air defence gun positions, companies of acclimatised and well-armed soldiers guard the forbidding terrain along the frontier, where temperatures have already dipped to minus 3 to 5 degree Celsius.

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Himalayan tragedy: Uttarakhand toll tops 50

The murderous rain hammering the lower Himalayas in Uttarakhand and north Bengal claimed more lives on Wednesday, taking the number of deaths caused by landslides and rising river levels in Uttarakhand to 52. Five people remain missing, according to officials.

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‘WA chats show drugs nexus’: Aryan, 2 others denied bail

A special NDPS court on Wednesday rejected the bail application of actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, noting there is material in the form of incriminating WhatsApp chats that shows his nexus with suppliers and peddlers. The court also rejected the bail application of two others —Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha—who were arrested with Khan in the case of seizure of drugs from a cruise liner.

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India offered humanitarian aid: Taliban at Moscow meet

In a rare public mention of engagement with India, the Taliban on Wednesday said India had offered humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan at the Moscow Format talks. The talks saw participation by the Taliban and 10 countries, including India, and emphasised the need for Afghanistan to have an inclusive government that reflected, as Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said, the interests of all ethnicities and political forces for sustainable peace and national reconciliation.

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Amazon Prime membership fee may increase soon



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T20 WC: Sri Lanka thrash Ireland to reach Super 12s

Wanindu Hasaranga's rearguard fifty was beautifully complemented by a clinical bowling display as Sri Lanka sealed their place in Super 12s with a massive 70-run win over Ireland in a group A first round match of the ICC T20 World Cup. Asked to bat first, Sri Lanka recovered from 8 for 3 to make 171 for 7 in 20 overs and then returned to dismiss Ireland for 101 in 18.3 overs to grab the top position in Group A with four points from two matches.

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'Best Deals' on refrigerators, ACs, more in Amazon sale



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Taliban behead a member of Afghan women's volleyball team

Mahjubin Hakimi, a member of the Afghan women's national volleyball team who played in the youth age group, was beheaded by the Taliban in Kabul.

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Extend your support for Manasa Varanasi to help raise funds



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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

T20 World Cup: Final fling for Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, struggling since late 2019 for the kind of prolific batting form which brought him renown, has hastily closed one chapter in his cricketing life by announcing that he will step down from the T20I captaincy after the ongoing World Cup.

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IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath to return to Harvard



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6 reasons Google Tensor chip can be a worry for Qualcomm



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China building ‘dual use’ villages along LAC: Lt General Manoj Pande

China has cranked up its integrated military exercises and kept reserve troop formations mobilised, while it also continues to construct “dual-use” border villages and troop habitats, Eastern Army Command chief Lt General Manoj Pande said on Tuesday.

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NIA to investigate 4 cases of civilian killings in J&K

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe four cases relating to recent civilian killings by terrorists in J&K, the victims being Srinagar pharmacist M L Bindroo, Sikh school principal Supinder Kaur and teacher Deepak Chand, Bihari vendor Virendra Paswan, and two Bihari labourers — Raja Reshi Dev and Joginder Reshi Dev — killed in Kulgam.

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New Quad takes shape with focus on tech, trade, big data

India, Israel, the UAE and the US sat down for their first “quadrilateral” meeting on Monday night, opening the way to a new geopolitical equation with closer cooperation on trade, technology, Big Data and maritime security in a region that has been volatile and riven with deep fault lines.

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SIT releases photos of suspects who ‘lynched’ BJP men in Kheri

The special investigation team (SIT) probing the Lakhimpur Kheri violence released six photographs of suspects who had allegedly “lynched” three BJP workers after the convoy of junior home minister Ajay Mishra’s son’s allegedly mowed down farmers at a protest site there on October 3. It has also announced cash rewards — without mentioning the amount — for information about the suspects.

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Kerala rains live updates: IMD issues orange alert in 11 districts

IMD has sounded an orange alert for very heavy rainfall in large parts of Kerala on October 20-21. The alert for heavy rains of 12-20cm have been issued in all districts, except Kollam, Alappuzha and Kasaragod. The above three districts are on yellow alert for isolated heavy rainfall of 7-11cm. On October 21, 12 districts, except Kannur and Kasaragod are on orange alert. A yellow alert has been issued in two districts. IMD has issued an alert for isolated heavy rainfall of 7-11cm on October 22 in the entire state, except Kasaragod. In the wake of heavy rainfall forecast for the next few days, a 24x7 control room will start functioning at the Cochin Smart Mission Ltd (CSML) office from Wednesday afternoon, said corporation mayor M Anil Kumar. Stay with TOI for more updates:

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Bangladesh PM orders tough action against communal rioters



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Moscow meet: Russia, India say Taliban yet to fulfil promises

The ‘Moscow Format’ talks on Wednesday, which will see the participation of the Taliban and 10 countries including India, will underline the need for an inclusive government in Afghanistan and seek consolidated international efforts to fend off a humanitarian crisis in the country.

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Govt revisits proposal of 2014 panel on new umbrella green law

Exploring ways to draft a new umbrella green law subsuming all existing environmental legislations, the government has revisited recommendations of the sevenyear old high-level committee that had suggested clubbing Air Act and Water Act with the Environment Protection Act of 1986 while treating laws on forests and wildlife separately.

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Bihar migrant workers return from terror-hit Valley, some in coffins



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It’s vendetta: Sena neta in SC on Aryan Khan



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Residents told to stay indoors, Poonch operations enter ninth day



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34 dead as record rains lash Uttarakhand, trigger floods

As unprecedented rainfall battered Uttarakhand, drowning houses and people, precipitating floods and washing away bridges, the official death toll climbed to 34 on Tuesday, with the worst-hit district of Nainital recording at least 18 casualties.

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Covid live: India to reach 100cr vax doses soon, says minister

India will soon create history by achieving the target of vaccinating over 100 crore people against Covid-19, Union minister of state for health Bharati Pawar said here on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference, Pawar said vaccination is going on on a war footing in the country. She attributed the fast pace of inoculation to teamwork. Stay with TOI for all updates on coronavirus from India and around the world

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Amarinder to launch new party, open to alliance with BJP



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Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro With Android 12, Google's Tensor SoC Debut

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro were launched at Google's Pixel Fall Launch event on Tuesday. The new models come with Tensor system-on-chip (SoC) and run on Android 12 out-of-the-box.

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Pixel 6 Series to Get Snapchat's Lockscreen Integration

Google Pixel 6 series will get a feature called 'Quick Tap to Snap' to let users access the Snapchat camera directly from the lockscreen of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Snap and Google announced...

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Android 12 Update Starts Rolling Out for Eligible Google Pixel Phones

Android 12 has started rolling out for all eligible Google Pixel phones. The Android update was first announced in February and detailed at Google's I/O developer conference in June.

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Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones launched



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Bangladesh stay alive in T20 WC with win over Oman

Bangladesh kept their hopes of advancing to Super 12s stage alive with a nervy 26-run win over co-hosts Oman in their Group B match of the T20 World Cup. Opener Mohammad Naim struck a fine half-century to help Bangladesh set a 154-run target before bowlers led by star pacer Mustafizur Rahman (4/36) restricted Oman to 127 for 9. While Oman will take on Scotland, Bangladesh next play Papua New Guinea.

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Monday, October 18, 2021

New AirPods, MacBook Pros & HomePod mini: Price & more



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Shah reviews internal security, discusses J&K targeted killings



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Uttarakhand landslides kill 6, cuts off Nainital road links



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No end to communal unrest in Bangladesh as houses are torched



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Dera chief gets life for ex-manager’s murder



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India and Israel agree on vaccine certificate recognition, FTA talks

ndia and Israel agreed in principle to recognise each other’s vaccine certifications and restart talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) from November. These were the key outcomes after foreign minister S Jaishankar held talks with his Israeli counterpart, Yair Lapid in Jerusalem on Monday. Israel also signed up as the latest member of the International Solar Alliance.

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Power, water sops in poll-bound Punjab

The Punjab cabinet on Monday decided to waive arrears of water supply charges in urban areas and pending electricity bills of rural water supply schemes in villages. The cabinet also announced a fixed monthly water user charge of Rs 50 across rural and urban parts of the state.

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Fabindia collection sparks row online



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J&K government signs MoU with Dubai government

Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday signed an MoU with the government of Dubai for development projects including real estate, industrial parks, IT towers, multipurpose towers, logistics, medical college and super specialty hospital, said J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday.

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Major upgrade in weapons, surveillance and infrastructure in east to counter China

The pristine beauty of the mountains, rivers and lush-green valleys in Arunachal Pradesh somewhat masks frenetic military activity under way to deter, and if required thwart, any challenge from the dragon in the eastern sector.

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Farmers' rail roko stir halts 210 trains, North India hit hardest

Punjab, Haryana and west UP bore the brunt of the ‘Rail Roko’ called by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Monday, with the movement of over 70 trains disrupted at 130 locations in Punjab and Haryana alone.

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Fear drives exodus of Bihar labourers from Kashmir



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'No new Covid variant of concern in last 6 months'

No new coronavirus variant of concern emerged in the last six months, but constant vigil is a must, member of the national task force and chairman of Covid working group of National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI), Dr NK Arora, told TOI.“However, there should be strict Covid discipline ahead of and during festivals,” he said, adding that the way forward was to effectively follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get every adult vaccinated.

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Afghanistan in food crisis, India plans to send 50,000MT of wheat

With Afghanistan’s food crisis driving millions to the brink of starvation, India is considering options to transport 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat, and medical aid to the country.

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36 lakh, highest ever, to take CBSE Boards from Nov 16



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macOS Monterey to Be Available for Eligible Mac Devices on October 25

macOS Monterey will be available as a free software update for existing Mac devices on October 25, Apple announced on Monday alongside unveiling its new MacBook Pro models. The new macOS version was...

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Apple Introduces New MacBook Pro Models With M1 Pro, M1 Max Processors

Apple at its 'Unleashed' event on Monday launched the new MacBook Pro models that come with its new silicon and have 14- and 16-inch display options. The MacBook Pro (2021) series sans Touch Bar...

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Apple launches new MacBook Pro: Price, features



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These Apple AirPods just got cheaper by Rs 2,000



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Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) Brings the Best of AirPods Pro on a Budget

Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) was launched at Apple's 'Unleashed' event on Monday. The new AirPods come with an AirPods Pro-like design that brings shorter stems over the existing AirPods 2. The...

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T20 WC Warm-up: India beat England by 7 wickets

KL Rahul's brutal yet elegant fifty sealed the second opener's debate while his opening partner Ishan Kishan also grabbed the opportunity as India warmed-up nicely with a seven-wicket win over England in the opening practice match ahead of the T20 World Cup. Rahul cracked a 24-ball-51 while Kishan was retired hurt after a chiselled 70 as India chased a target of 189 with an over to spare.

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Apple AirPods 3 unveiled, sport new design



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Sunday, October 17, 2021

Ravi Shastri eyes IPL or commentary next

The process to appoint the Indian team’s new head coach; specialist batting, bowling and fielding coaches; and a new head for sports science and medicine at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) got underway on Sunday with the BCCI releasing a statement that it was inviting applications for the above-mentioned positions.

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IPL 2021: India's young brigade outshines seasoned pros

The 2021 IPL has been a tournament dominated by the young Indian domestic talent. Be it little-known names like Umran Malik and Venkatesh Iyer or promising ones like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Avesh Khan, the tournament this year was all about youngsters overshadowing more experienced pros – both Indian as well as overseas.

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Char Dham yatra halted due to threat of heavy rains

With a weather red alert having been sounded by the Met office and forecast of heavy rain at many places over the next two days due to an ongoing western disturbance, the state government on Sunday stopped pilgrims on the Char Dham Yatra route, halting them at various points and advising them not to proceed further till the weather improves.

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Uttarakhand rains live: Schools to remain shut today

The India Meteorological Department has issued a “red” alert for very heavy rain today over Uttarakhand and western Uttar Pradesh, prompting the government in the hill state to stop pilgrims on the Char Dham yatra route, halting them at various points and advising them not to proceed further till the weather improves. Most educational institutions across Uttarakhand will remain closed today while there will be a ban on trekking, mountaineering, and camping activities in the high altitude areas of the state till Tuesday as a precautionary measure in view of the heavy rain alert issued by the Met department. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:

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Live: Toll rises to 22; IMD issues yellow alert for 11 districts

The death toll in flash floods and landslides in Kerala rose to 22 on Sunday, with the recovery of 13 bodies in Kottayam district and nine in Idukki over the past two days. The rainfall was subdued on Sunday after a day of havoc on Saturday. The India meteorological department (IMD) has forecast rainfall in the next three-four days. A yellow alert has been issued by the IMD for districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram and Kozhikode. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:

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Live: India sees lowest weekly Covid cases in 8 months

Stay with TOI for all updates on coronavirus from India and around the world

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FB plans to hire 10,000 in EU to build 'metaverse'

Facebook Inc plans to hire 10,000 in the European Union over the next five years, the social media giant said on Monday, to help build the so-called metaverse - a nascent online world where people exist and communicate in shared virtual spaces.In September, Facebook committed $50 million towards building the metaverse, where companies like Roblox Corp and "Fortnite" maker Epic Games have an early foothold.

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Mob burns down 20 Hindu homes in Bangladesh: Report



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SKM to hold ‘rail roko’ today to seek Teni’s arrest, ouster

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM will hold ‘rail roko’ protests scross the country on October 18 to demand the dismissal and arrest of Union minister Ajay Mishra Teni in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri incident. In a statement, the umbrella body of farmer unions spearheading the farmers’ agitation against the Centre’s three agri laws, said “protests will only be intensified until justice is secured” in the Lakhimpur Kheri case.

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Rains till October 21 due to low pressure systems: IMD

A western disturbance and formation of two lower pressure systems — one over Arabian Sea and the other over the Bay of Bengal — will continue to cause rainfall in different parts of the country till October 21, the India Meteorological Department said in its latest weather updates on Sunday.

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Nitish expresses concern over killing of Biharis in J&K



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Sidhu to discuss Punjab’s ‘last chance’ with Sonia



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Onion & tomato prices rise in festive season, oil rates stable

The average prices of pulses and major edible oils have remained almost same as a month back, the prices of onion and tomatoes have gone up due to increased fuel prices and damage to summer crops. The government data, which compiles the prices reported from over 100 centres, show that the average price of onions as on Sunday increased to Rs 39 a kg compared to Rs 28 a month back.

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India, US, Israel & UAE coming together to form a 2nd Quad?

Israel wants India, with its transformed relationship with the Arab world, to play a greater role in the Middle East’s emerging strategic landscape.Jaishankar’s visit will be India’s first high-level engagement with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s government, therefore closely watched in Israel.India, particularly Narendra Modi, enjoyed an unprecedented relationship with former PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.

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Decide if intel, security groups exempt under RT: SC



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SC collegium bats for 12 despite govt objection

espite the Centre repeatedly expressing its reservations, the Supreme Court collegium has reiterated at least 12 names for appointment as high court judges — nine advocates for judgeship of the J&K, Calcutta and Karnataka HCs, and three district judges for the Allahabad HC. Some of the collegium’s recommendations have been repeated twice since 2018 and have been pending with the government because of “adverse” reports — some reportedly lack eligibility criteria — against them.

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Drones in check-in bags, batteries in hand baggage allowed



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Priyanka to be party’s face in Uttar Pradesh polls: Cong

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be the Congress face in Uttar Pradesh elections next year, the party said on Sunday in a statement of intent ahead of the crucial polls. It also said that Priyanka was the most popular face in UP and that Congress was in a direct contest with BJP, while Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have fallen behind in the race.

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