Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Kashyap reaches police station for questioning

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

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Honda H’ness CB 350 unveiled: 5 key highlights



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Amount of money spent on Candy Crush



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An ode to Telangana



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'Bell Bottom' Is Complete. Akshay Kumar's Unparalleled Swag In New Poster

"Its teamwork and I am grateful to each and every member of the cast and crew," wrote Akshay Kumar

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What all changes from today in your daily life

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

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Army jawan killed in ceasefire violation by Pak

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

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Congress demolished Babri: Vinay Katiyar

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

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Uthappa applies saliva on the ball against KKR

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

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



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Priyanka Chopra Is Busy Sharing Updates On Her Memoir- One Post At A Time

"We all have a journey and a story to tell," wrote Priyanka Chopra

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Ex-PM Rao would have felt vindicated by verdict

Had he been alive, the Babri case verdict that the demolition was not “pre-planned” would have brought a wry smile to the face of P V Narasimha Rao who faced severe criticism for the December 6,1992 event, with some alleging that he was complicit in the mosque’s destruction.

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Times Top10: No evidence in Babri demolition



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Hard copies of DL, RC not required from today



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PNB reports Rs 1,203cr fraud by Sintex Industries

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

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Babri ruling a travesty of an incident: Congress



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Here's How Justin And Hailey Bieber Wished Each Other On Anniversary

"One year ago we had the best wedding. Wish I could live this day over and over," wrote Hailey Bieber

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

A 22-year-old Dalit woman died after being allegedly sexually assaulted by two youth from another community in the Gaisri police station area of Balrampur. Both the accused, Shahid and Sahil have been arrested.

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Vindication of belief, says Advani post acquittal

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

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India successfully fires ‘super’ missile BrahMos



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Sept was worst; India added 41% of Covid cases



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Live: International flights suspended till Oct 31

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

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SC refuses to postpone civil services exam slated for Oct 4



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This Is How Amitabh Bachchan Begins His 15-Hour Work Day

"Pandreh ghante kaam karna hai, yahi hai apna task," wrote Amitabh Bachchan

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Ishqbaaz Actress Tests COVID+. TV Celebs Wish Her A Speedy Recovery

"Have been in isolation recovering," wrote Navina Bole

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Hathras case: Cong demands Yogi's resignation

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

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Babri demolition verdict: Latest developments



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Skoda Karoq review: Brilliant but lacks butch feel

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

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Model abused for voicing her political opinion



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Every Pregnancy Body Is Different: Teejay On Being Shamed As "Too Skinny"

"As long as you are healthy, there is no 'ideal' weight," wrote Teejay Sidhu

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Harish's "Love's In The Air" Post With Priya Leaves The Internet Confused

"Can't wait! Won't wait! I'm making it official! 5pm tomorrow!" wrote Harish Kalyan on Tuesday

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Babri demolition verdict: Latest developments



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

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

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Messy debate ends with dire warning from Trump

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

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UP: 'Police forcibly took away body for cremation'

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

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Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve vs Oppo Watch



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General Atlantic to invest Rs 3,675cr in Reliance

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

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Don’t plan to get coronavirus vaccine: Elon Musk



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Ahead Of Her Memoir's Launch, Priyanka Chopra Teases Fans With Posts

Priyanka Chopra is actively sharing updates on Unfinished - one post at a time

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Sonu Sood Receives UNDP's Special Humanitarian Action Award

The actor has received the award for selflessly helping stranded migrants during the coronavirus crisis by arranging food, buses, trains and chartered flights for them and providing them job...

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Babri demolition case: A tale of two FIRs



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NCB ‘almost’ given clean chit to Deepika, others



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Top10: What will Babri verdict mean today?



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Rashid remembers his late mother after SRH win

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

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Key takeaways: Differences between Trump, Biden

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

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

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

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Monday, September 28, 2020

Masaba's Reaction When Neena Gupta Told Her She Was Getting Married

"Precisely speaking, when I told Masaba that I want to get married, she wanted to know why," Neena Gupta said in an interview

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New Pics From Mandira Bedi's Maldives Vacation Are Burning Up Instagram

"A glass of champagne and a spray of clouds always make for a pretty picture," wrote Mandira

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Hathras rape case: 19-year-old victim dies

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

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“Rhea is an active member of the drug syndicate'

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

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

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

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Fake video shared as cruise service started by PM

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

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Model denies being woman in topless picture



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DRDO man honeytrapped, held hostage for a day

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

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



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Top Apple suppliers plan to invest $900m in India

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

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Google's main reason to remove Paytm is back



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How Apple sold less iPhones, made more money



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What Priyanka Chopra Shared For Brother-In-Law Frankie Jonas

"Miss you and love you man," wrote Nick Jonas for Frankie

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

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

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DRDO man honeytrapped, held hostage for a day

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

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Outstanding 'Super Over' from Navdeep: Virat

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

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Times Top10: India’s farmers are getting angrier



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Teachers in J'khand turning village into classroom

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

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Google celebrates Zohra Sehgal work with a doodle

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

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Vadodara: Three dead in building collapse

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

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Maha restaurants, bars allowed to open from Oct

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

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PM to inaugurate mega projects in U'khand today



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Live: 3 dead as building collapses in Vadodara

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SBI has a ‘WhatsApp warning’ for its customers



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Hearing under way in Kangana's plea against BMC

Kangana Ranaut had approached the Bombay High Court after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation carried out a demolition drive at her Pali Hill office and the court resumed its hearing today. Citing ‘illegal construction’ in their notice to the actress, the BMC had razed down parts of her property and the actress is now claiming damages for the same. The Bench had stated during the hearing today, “In our first order itself we have said if they acted with such swiftness Bombay would be a better place.”

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Sophie Turner Flips Through Her Pregnancy Album. See Baby Bump Throwbacks

We just can't get enough of Sophie Turner's pictures from her pregnancy days

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Sunday, September 27, 2020

Live: Impossible to defer prelims, UPSC tells SC

Stay tuned to all latest news and updates

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'We’re in Cold War 2, China is Soviet Union’s heir'



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WATCH: KXIP's Nicholas Pooran defies gravity

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

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

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

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Was asked to implicate Karan Johar: Kshitij

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

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"Irrfan Khan Wanted To Have A Daughter," Reveals Wife Sutapa Sikdar

"Today, I feel sad that a girl child got deprived of Irrfan's parenting of a girl," wrote Sutapa

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Airtel vs Jio vs Voda: Biggest gainers & losers



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Sharad meets Uddhav; allies say it’s business as usual

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

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Pak to buy homes of Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar

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

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Google Meet may no longer be free from Oct



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Happy Birthday, Ranbir Kapoor: What Riddhima Posted For "Baby Brother"

"Love you so much," wrote Riddhima for the actor

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Five sixes in an over is amazing: Rahul Tewatia

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

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Live: K'taka farmers protest against farm bills

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

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Global coronavirus death toll passes one million

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

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

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

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



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K'taka bandh by farmers today against state bills

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

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US judge postpones Trump ban on TikTok



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Shooting in Mexico's most violent state, 11 killed



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Global Covid-19 count reaches 32,925,668

The global count of the coronavirus cases has reached 32,925,668, according to the latest situation update from the US-based Johns Hopkins University.​The Covid-19 death toll is nearing to 1 million as the total number of positive cases includes 995,414 virus-related deaths.

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Saturday, September 26, 2020

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



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Blog: A bigger agenda behind drug probe?



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50 Years Of YRF:Aditya Remembers Dad Yash Chopra On His Birth Anniversary

"He (Yash Chopra) did not know how to run a business. All he had was a strong belief in his talent and a dream to be self-reliant. That conviction of a creative man backing nothing but himself and his...

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Ex-Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

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

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Live: PM Modi to address Mann Ki Baat shortly

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

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IPL: Power hitting, simple plan got Gill going

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

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Drivers can use phones only for navigation

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

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WhatsApp backup: What you may or may not know



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Covid hits China’s Belt & Road Initiative

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

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Apple online store, Jio PostpaidPlus plans & more



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Maha bans sale of loose cigarettes and beedis

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

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How to video call 49 people on Google Meet



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Mandira Bedi Is Chilling Like A Villain In Maldives. See Pic

Pics from Mandira Bedi's vacation are making us green with envy

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'I have never procured or consumed any narcotics'



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Anil, Sanjay Kapoor's Birthday Wishes For Mom Came Gift-Wrapped Like This

"In this lockdown, my mom has been tough as a rock and she was still not thinking about herself but concerned and worried about us," wrote Anil Kapoor

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IPL: More lows than highs for CSK in first week

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

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IPL: More lows than highs for CSK in first week

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

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Live: Ex-BJP leader Jaswant Singh passes away

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Blog: Farm laws to bring more freedom



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Happy Daughters' Day 2020: Images, & pictures

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

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Deepika, Sara, Shraddha surrender mobiles to NCB

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) probing the drug angle in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case on Saturday accepted the “voluntarily surrender” of the cellphones of actors Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh for a detailed examination.

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Early paddy procurement in Punjab & Haryana

Amid political attacks over the farm sector bills, the Centre has decided to advance paddy procurement in Punjab and Haryana by a few days with the exercise slated to kick off on Sunday, instead of the usual timetable, starting October 1.​

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India to support Sri Lanka boost its defence

Kicking off the first virtual bilateral summit in the neighbourhood, India and Sri Lanka sought to advance defence and security cooperation, while India promised to consider Colombo’s request for delayed debt repayment and a $1 billion currency swap arrangement.

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Friday, September 25, 2020

Prostitution not an offence: Bombay high court

Observing that prostitution, by itself, is neither a criminal offence under law, nor punishable, but its public solicitation is, the Bombay high court set aside lower courts’ orders that detained three women in a corrective home for almost a year. The court ordered that they be released immediately.

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CAG slams strategic sale of one PSU to another

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has red flagged the government’s “disinvestment” programme involving the “strategic sale” of one public sector undertaking to another state-run entity, as well as flow of the proceeds from sale of shares held by the Specified Undertaking of UTI (SUUTI) into the kitty.

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Mouni Roy Is Living A Dream In Maldives And So Is Mandira Bedi. Pics Here

Mouni Roy, cute as a button in a black bikini, shared a bunch of selfies to describe her current mood: "Foot loose and fancy free"

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S P Balasubrahmanyam's Funeral Begins; Director Bharathiraja Attends

S P Balasubrahmanyam: SPB is survived by his wife Savitri, daughter Pallavi, and son S P Charan, who is a producer and a singer.

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KKR will look to get their act right against SRH

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

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S P Balasubrahmanyam's Funeral To Be Held With Full Police Honours Today

S P Balasubrahmanyam: Despite restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, SPB's residence here saw an unceasing crowd of fans, well-wishers and political personalities

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Playing against Dean Jones was special: Sachin

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

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'Drug offences of small quantities are bailable'

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

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

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

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Postpaid plans with unlimited calling, SMSes



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The most popular iPhone accessory in the world



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Why Elon Musk may be ‘unhappy’ with Microsoft



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India, Israel to develop hi-tech weapon systems



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India to Pak: Terrorism your 'only crowning glory'

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

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Maldives helps block bid to hold Saarc meet in Pak



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Top10: 'Centre diverted cess from intended funds'



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IPL: CSK missing Rayudu, admits MS Dhoni

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

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Nearly 31% prefer Nitish as CM, says poll survey

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

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Have sold all jewellery to pay legal fees: Anil Ambani



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'Vacate areas of J&K under illegal occupation'



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PM Modi to deliver virtual speech at UNGA on Sat

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

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Karan Johar co's exec detained, actor questioned

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

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'Cess collections not going to intended funds'

The Comptroller and Auditor General has pulled up the government for diverting a large chunk of the money it collected as cess to the general pool making it difficult to ensure that the funds were used for the intended purpose. It also said the Centre had overstated its revenue and transferred a lower share of Goods and Services Tax (GST) to the states than it should have.

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Google's new 'plan' to get employees back to work



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Live: EC to announce Bihar poll dates at 12.30pm

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

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Brett Lee tried desperately to revive Dean Jones

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

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Chirag Paswan likely to fight Bihar polls

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

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Sensex rebounds over 400 pts; Nifty above 10,900

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

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Zoya, Farhan Akhtar Congratulate International Emmys Nominee Arjun Mathur

"Come on India," tweeted Farhan Akhtar

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Amazon’s hardware event: Biggest announcements



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Here’s why these companies are blaming Apple



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India-China stand-off: Must avoid changing LAC status quo, says MEA

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

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Farmers' protest: Railways cancels some trains

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

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Dean Jones was ahead of his time in ODIs: Shastri

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

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IPL: Virat Kohli takes blame for RCB's defeat

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

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No drugs found on us, says Rhea in bail plea

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

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Top10: How railways covered up its financial hole



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Tatas, Jubilant eye CCD vending biz

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

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Hope India, China resolve differences: Trump

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

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Now, NCB summons exec of top film production co

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

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Court allows questioning of Rhea’s brother in jail



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Pandemic makes 90% Indians careful with expenses: Survey

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

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Congress kicks off campaign against farm bills

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

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Three-day ‘rail roko’ in Punjab disrupts services

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

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UP to name & shame sex offenders

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

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In two days, NIA ‘cracks’ Bengaluru riots case, arrests ‘key plotter’

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

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Bullet train tender opens, all 7 bidders Indian

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

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Not easy to play long in these conditions: Rohit

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

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Android apps that may secretly steal your money



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Sensex plunges over 550 points in opening trade

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

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Apple online store is live: 7 things to know



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Google honours Indian swimmer Saha with a doodle

Google on Thursday remembered Indian swimmer Arati Saha who became the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel on her 80th birth anniversary. Thereafter, she became the first woman to be awarded the Padma Shri. In 1999, the Indian postal department celebrated her conquest by bringing out a postage stamp of ₹ 3 denomination.

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

From the country’s oldest fighter jets to the newest, Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh is getting set to graduate to flying the omni-role Rafale after becoming fully-operational on the ageing MiG-21 ‘Bison’.

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Conflict of Interest rule harming Indian cricket

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

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Review: 'Utopia' Is Set In A Pandemic-Hit Rabbit Hole

Utopia Review: The shoot ended well before Covid-19 struck. But the crippling paranoia its twisted, bustling narrative projects taps into our collective fears aggravated by bumbling governments.

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Kashmiris don’t feel they’re Indian: Farooq

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

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Train runs over boy, he survives unhurt

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

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



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Fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Surat

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

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Amit Shah: Landmark bills free the farmer



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Keep off internal issues, Turkey told



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‘Game changer’ labour bills passed by House



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Didi ready for PM-Kisan, but wants funds moved

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

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Opposition intensifies agitation, skips House for 2nd day



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MoS Railways Suresh Angadi dies of Covid-19

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

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Live: Covid toll crosses 90k

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

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‘Joint statements aimed at LAC standstill’

The recent understandings between India and China — by the foreign ministers in Moscow on September 10 and military commanders on Tuesday — are intended to begin the process of a limited disengagement and ensure a continued ‘standstill’ at the Line of Actual Control amid a deep trust deficit between the two sides.

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Chennai, Bengaluru had ‘cleanest air’ in lockdown

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

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Ex-DGP praises Nitish, hints at political plunge



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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Unusual side-effects people report after Covid



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Commissioner arrested for raping model



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Bihar DGP takes VRS, may contest polls



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Riots mayhem planned at ‘secret’ meet: Delhi Police

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

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At least start leading from front: Gambhir to Dhoni

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

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'Cong ’s manifesto had similar reforms as NDA farm bills'

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

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'Cap oxygen price for hospitals, not suppliers'



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Mumbai rains live: Train services hit; offices shut

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

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Elon Musk promises to make a $25,000 Tesla

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

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Meet 20 new Indian startups Google is backing



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iPhone users are going 'crazy' over these apps



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Ayushmann Makes Time 100 List. Read The Essay Deepika Wrote For Him

"I'm honoured to be a part of this group," wrote Ayushmann Khurrana

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14-day extended quarantine didn't help: Dhoni

The extended two-week quarantine of CSK unit did hamper his preparations as he didn't get a chance to bat for a long time, said skipper MS Dhoni after his team's 16 runs defeat to Rajasthan Royals. Dhoni came in to bat at No. 7 sending the likes of Curran, Jadhav ahead of him in a 217-run chase. Dhoni's reference was to CSK's extra one-week quarantine due to Covid cases in CSK.

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NCB likely to summon Deepika, her manager

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

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Bhiwandi building collapse: Death toll rises to 35

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

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Gavaskar helps MCA find 2011 World Cup final ball

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

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Indian-Americans have powered growth of US: Biden

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

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‘China’s built 13 military positions since Doklam’

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

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Opposition walkout in Rajya Sabha gives govt walkover on 7 bills

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

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Iconic UK company to make guns in UP from Nov

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

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‘Those reinfected have more severe infection’

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

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Sharad Pawar gets I-T notice, says govt loves us

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday disclosed he had received a notice from the Income Tax department seeking additional information and verification on the affidavits filed by him during the 2014 and 2020 Rajya Sabha elections. "It reflects the government’s love for politicians like me.”

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ED lens on Rs 1k cr payouts in Chinese betting case

The Enforcement Directorate has claimed that it is investigating major beneficiaries of the payouts from Paytm and HSBC Bank accounts of illegal betting transactions worth Rs 1,000 crore run by Chinese nationals using banned apps. The payment gateways were allegedly used for overseas transactions.

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Monday, September 21, 2020

A Pic Of Birthday Boy Akshay "Giving Advice To Mamus" Anil, Sanjay Kapoor

Akshay is the son of Anil and Sanjay Kapoor's sister Reena Marwah

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Opposition will boycott the session: Azad



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Mom-To-Be Kareena's Birthday Celebrations Continued And How. See Pic

Here's one of the many "Precious moments with our birthday girl," wrote Karisma Kapoor

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NIA raids several locations in Davinder Singh case



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Thane building crash death toll mounts to 20

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

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Sensex, Nifty continue to fall: Top reasons

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

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PM Modi hails RS dy chairman's 'Gandhigiri'

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

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Women pilots picked to fly warship choppers

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

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'Dengue may provide some immunity against Covid'

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

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Realme Narzo 20 Pro vs others: Phones under 15k



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Short-run umpiring error borders on the bizarre

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

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Why Facebook CEO is a ‘fan’ of Samsung phones



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Priyanka Joins Kate Winslet And A Bunch Of Celebs As New Voice Of 'Calm'

"Excited to join such an amazing group of "calming" voices for HBO Max's Calm series, A World Of Calm," Priyanka Chopra tweeted

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Chahal completely changed the game for us: Kohli

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

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Live: NIA conducts raids in J&K in Davinder Singh case

Stay tuned for all latest news and updates

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

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

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

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

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India trying to ‘circumvent’ ties downgrading: Pak

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

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China encroaches upon Nepal land, builds infra



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Vande Bharat train bid only for desi companies

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

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Live: New cases drop by 20% as Covid testing dips

Monday’s count of 73,279 cases across the country was the lowest daily tally in September even as deaths reported on the day remained relatively high at 1,047. India’s daily Covid-19 case tally dropped by nearly 20% on Monday. Overall, India’s cases grew by 13% last week. Stay tuned for updates

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

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

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2G case: Raja, Kanimozhi challenge hearing plea



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Sunday, September 20, 2020

Covid-19 : Taj Mahal reopens after 6 months

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

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National Conference on Media and Journalism II



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Emmys 2020: The One With The Mini 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' Reunion

Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow and Courteney Cox reunited in an unexpected way

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

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

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Guess The Star Celebrating His Parents' Anniversary With This Throwback

The actor's family members often make it to super cool posts on the actor's Instagram

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Emmys 2020 full winners list

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

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IPL: Rabada ensures Super Over victory for Delhi

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

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Top10: How to pass bills amid pandemonium



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How Paytm became a ‘gambling app’



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'FinCEN documents show banks moved illicit funds'

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

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Let stars & planets guide you in staying healthy



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Live: 8 killed as building collapses in Thane

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

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Govt signals it has support to push its GST formula



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Emmys Open With Jimmy Kimmel's "Pand-Emmys" Intro And Cardboard Cut-Outs

The first award of the night, best actress in a comedy series, went to Catherine O'Hara for Schitt's Creek.

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Emmys: Jennifer Aniston-Jimmy Kimmel Set The Stage On Fire (Literally)

"Jennifer Aniston puts out a fire and saves the Emmys," wrote Jimmy Kimmel

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Travel, PDS help for migrants in new labour code



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FCRA bill making Aadhaar a must for NGOs tabled

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

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Won’t change programme on Muslims: Channel to SC



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Emmys 2020: List Of Winners - 'Schitt's Creek' Sweeps The Comedy Awards

The Emmys began with Schitt's Creek sweeping up the top prizes in the comedy section.

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Emmys 2020: What Priyanka Chopra Shared With A Throwback Memory

Priyanka Chopra, who attended the Emmys in 2016 and 2017 and took over the red carpet both times, reminded us of how stunning she made head turns at the awards just a few years ago

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With U-turn on bills, BJD surprises many

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

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Despite Covid, women still hold 52% of NREGS work

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

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

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

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Here's How Soni Razdan Made Husband Mahesh Bhatt's Birthday Special

"May you keep inspiring us with your wisdom and good sense," wrote Soni Razdan

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Kashyap made me feel uncomfortable: Payal Ghosh

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

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Meet the world’s fastest human calculator

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

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Dhoni's winning return: 100 wins as CSK skipper

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

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Genetic mapping of over 2700 elephants in India



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Feel Blessed To Have Overcome COVID-19 With Minimum Pain: Malaika Arora

"A big thanks to my doctors for their medical guidance, to BMC for making this process hassle-free," wrote Malaika

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Saturday, September 19, 2020

S P Balasubrahmanyam Still On Life Support After Testing COVID-ve

"He does physiotherapy for 10-15 minutes; it is a task but he is making an effort," said S P Charan

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"Baseless": Anurag Kashyap After Actress Accuses Him Of Sexual Harassment

"I don't indulge in such behaviour in public or otherwise. Neither do I tolerate such behaviour," tweeted Anurag Kashyap on Sunday

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Who said what: RS debates farm bills



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Govt introduces farm bills in RS: Key points



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Two possibilities on how the pandemic will end



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In Kerala, this tree gets ayurveda treatment

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

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The problem of groping gurus & silent shishyas

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

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Live: Security tightened across Hry, Punjab

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

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

After Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by five wickets in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday, CSK all-rounder Sam Curran hailed skipper MS Dhoni as a "genius".

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Govt doesn't want you to download these apps



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20 books Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants you to read



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Google takes a dig at Apple over iOS 14 feature



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IPL: Experience of 300 ODIs pays off, says Dhoni

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

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Envelope with poison addressed to WH intercepted

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

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



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Office mentors can be a great support system



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Govt, oppn agree to cut short Parl session

In the wake of some Union ministers and MPs testing positive for Covid-19 following the commencement of the monsoon session of Parliament, opposition parties and the government on Saturday arrived at a consensus to curtail the scheduled session after passage of important bills.

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Rajya Sabha passes amendment in IBC

The Rajya Sabha on Saturday passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2020, whereby fresh insolvency proceedings will not be initiated for at least six months starting from March 25 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Patralekhaa's "Bags Are Packed." She's Just Waiting For This One Thing

If you were getting holiday pangs, you will relate to Patralekhaa's post

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Friday, September 18, 2020

450 jobless Indians in Saudi held for begging

Thanks to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and no jobs to survive, 450 Indian workers in Saudi Arabia are out on the road, begging. Work permits of most of these workers from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Kashmir, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, and Maharashtra, had expired, forcing them to beg.

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Sex workers use tech to beat pandemic blues

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

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'Waqf board can’t judge disputes among Muslims'

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

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Why Maharashtra remains far more +ve than others

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

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How logjam with China has hit Indian startups

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

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A 'different' IPL season set to begin today

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

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Here’s how this new scam around Paytm KYC works



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Gates on how Steve and Elon are really different



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This WhatsApp message about govt scheme is fake



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Rakul Preet files a plea with the Delhi HC



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Priyanka's B'Day Wish For Sister-In-Law Danielle Is A Grammy Throwback

Sharing the photo on her Instagram story, Priyanka dedicated this little birthday note to Danielle: "Happy birthday, Danielle. Wish you love and happiness always."

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

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

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Mandira Bedi Starts Her Day By Burning Calories And Making Us Look Bad

Mandira Bedi also shared details of her work-out routine in her post

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

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

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IPL 2020: Mumbai face Chennai in opening clash

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

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Procurement norms tightened to curb imports

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

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Ragpicker spends Rs 10L to erect his own statue

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

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How oil is helping govt battle Covid headwinds

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

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India may need to tweak its Japan template

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

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LAC face-off: China study group draws up plan

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

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'Border peace essential for development of ties'

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

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Spot "Dork Head" Ileana D'Cruz In This Flashback Friday Treat

This Flashback Friday, we spotted the cutest throwback of actress Ileana D'Cruz on her Instagram.

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

Sunny Leone Kept A Straight Face While "Catching Up On World Drama"

Sunny Leone accompanied her straight faced selfie with a quote attributed to author-philanthropist Auliq Ice.

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



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New farm bill 2020: Who is protesting & why



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BHU study shows why less Indians dying of Covid



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Top leaderships likely to discuss LAC situation



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Scribe chased, thrashed on busy road in UP

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

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Kolkata-based fashion designer found dead at home

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

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Mumbai: Portion of building collapses after blast

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

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Scotland's nurse wins beauty pageant accidentally



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Rakul shocked with reports naming her in drug probe

Rakul Preet Singh moved the Delhi High Court against media trial, after her name surfaced in the drugs-related probe, in connection to Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case. Her plea stated that she was a non-smoker, a teetotaller, into fitness, yoga and meditation and is also known for her healthy lifestyle. According to ANI her plea read, "In recognition of her popularity, clean image and public service, the Telangana government appointed her in 2017 as the brand ambassador for the "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" programme. She is also associated with various brands, including Samsung mobiles.”

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Emmys 2020: Empty Theater, No Red Carpet - What To Expect

130-odd nominees who were sent cameras to hook up in their own living rooms have been encouraged to get creative with their speeches

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Covid: Dubai suspends AI Exp flights for 15 days

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

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16 sensors in watches, bands that track your health



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Apple’s online store is coming to India this month



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Punjab: Farmers' body announces 'rail roko' agitation from Sept 24 to 26



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Big B's 17-Hour Work Day Wasn't "Alarming" For Him. Here's What Was

"The only alarms that went off during the day were the inconsistency of the multiple dress changes required for various episodes on the KBC encounter," wrote Amitabh Bachchan

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A Trip Down Memory Lane With Rishi, Neetu, Riddhima And Ranbir Kapoor

Riddhima got married in 2006, just a year after which Ranbir Kapoor made his Bollywood debut with Saawariya - he must have been just 22 then

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Will a rested Virat Kohli change things for RCB?

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

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

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

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6 'special' features coming to iPhones in India



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Bihar: Bridge washed away in Kishanganj ahead of its inauguration following rise in water level of Kankai river

A bridge in Goabari village in Bihar's Kishanganj washed away ahead of its inauguration following a rise in water level of Kankai river. Infact incidents of bridge collapse ahead of inaugurations are not something new in India. A newly constructed bridge washed away last month in Madhya Pradesh too due to heavy rains just before its inauguration.

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Winding up AI among 4 options suggested for sale

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

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Rare pictures of PM Narendra Modi



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UP: Woman ‘murdered’ 12 years ago, found alive

In a bizarre incident, a woman hailing from Kalpi town of Jalaun district, whose alleged murder led to jailing of six village persons, was found alive and married, living with her family in Aligarh.

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Rahul, Kejriwal, others wish PM on his 70th b'day



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Covid +ve hubby disappears, found with lover

Strange indeed are the ways people find to savour the forbidden fruit. A 28-year-old married man from Navi Mumbai cooked up a tale of being Covid-positive, fled the city on July 24 and shacked up in Indore until the police tracked him down recently.

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Model established pad bank for underprivileged girls



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The Internet Offers ROFL Descriptions For Tara's "Bridezilla" Post

"All brides are beautiful, okay," wrote Tara Sutaria

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Suhana Khan Is Not Too Cool For School In This Pic With Friends

Suhana shared a throwback photo, featuring herself and her school friends, with a one-word caption

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ICYDK: Ishaan Was An Assistant Director In This Shahid Kapoor Film

"Always a student," wrote Ishaan Khatter

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BCCI brings in 'FDS' to monitor IPL corruption

Sportradar had recently red-flagged six suspicious matches in the Goa Professional League, as reported by TOI. The company's "Fraud Detecting System (FDS) monitors odds in the markets over 600 bookmakers and these bookmakers are of different kinds, from different countries, different regions, including the so-called grey market or the illegal operators," Tom Mace, who heads Sportradar's global operations, was quoted as saying on Tuesday.

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Blog: Modi @ 70 - Up close & personal



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30 iPhones & iPads getting iOS 14 & iPadOS 14



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Top10: Why UAPA charge itself may be punishment



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Trump does not ‘like’ idea of Oracle-TikTok deal



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RBI guv dashes hopes of V-shaped eco recovery

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday squashed expectations of a V-shaped recovery and called for a policy focus on increasing India’s participation in global value chains.

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Key component of iPhone 12



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3 terrorists killed in ongoing Srinagar encounter



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US central bank sees rates near zero through 2023

With the economy still struggling to recover from the pandemic recession, US Federal Reserve policymakers signaled Wednesday that their benchmark short-term interest rate will likely remain at zero at least through 2023 and possibly even longer.

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The Internet Is A 'Sucker' For This Throwback Pic Of Nick And Joe Jonas

Nick and Joe Jonas along with brother Kevin, are a part of the famous musical band Jonas Brothers

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IPL: Pandya's form crucial for Mumbai Indians

Around seven months back, when he smashed four sixes in a 25-ball 38, and then took three for 26 while playing in the DY Patil T20 game, Hardik Pandya served enough notice of how hungry he was to return to the game after almost five months, following lower back surgery. A good IPL for Pandya would enable the selectors to punt on him to play a key part in Australia tour too.

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New PLA ‘tactics’: Warning Indian troops in Hindi

In a bid to “unnerve” Indian soldiers entrenched on the heights, the PLA has taken to loudspeakers to issue warnings in chaste Hindi apart from playing Punjabi songs. “The PLA is trying to stir disaffection among our troops. But such psychological operations do not trouble our battle-hardened soldiers,” an Indian Army officer added.

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Delhi riots: 17k-page chargesheet filed against 15

A little less than 200 days after filing an FIR to investigate the conspiracy behind the riots that rocked northeast Delhi in February this year, Delhi Police’s special cell on Wednesday filed a 17,000-page chargesheet against 15 people, all anti-CAA protesters, in a city court. This was the culmination of the first phase of the probe.

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SC seeks status report on CCTVs at police stations

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked chief secretaries of all states and Union Territories to furnish within two months status of CCTV installation in all 16,000 police stations across the country, even though many of them lack vehicles, phones, wireless sets and facilities for drinking water and clean toilets.

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One in three Delhiites has Covid antibodies

Nearly 33% of Delhi’s population has in all likelihood developed Covid antibodies. This was revealed in the initial analysis of the third serological survey in which 17,000 samples were collected from all 11 districts. The outcome of this survey is expected to be officially announced next week.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Karan Johar Flies To Goa With Twins Yash, Roohi And Mom Hiroo Johar

Earlier this month, Deepika Padukone left for Goa where she is shooting for Shakun Batra's film

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‘Your PM proudly admits training terrorists’: India slams Pak at UN

"Neither India nor others deserve this unsolicited lecture on human rights from a country that has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities.....and has a Prime Minister who proudly admits training tens of thousands of terrorists to fight in J&K," said First secretary Pawan Badhe delivering India's statement in its right to reply at Human Rights Council.

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Covid-19: Shots will reach most only in late 2021

This is assuming that there will be an approved vaccine in the market by the first quarter of 2021 in India as current indications suggest, and with which most experts concur. Interestingly, the launch dates of vaccines are being pushed back frequently by the government.

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IPL: Franchises 'ready' for the T20 show to begin

Numbers are already telling a story if one goes listening. Expect this year's IPL to crash through the roof in what is going to be a television-only event. What's possibly a question surrounding this unique edition is whether the cricketers - who've spent close to five months in isolation - can deliver from the word go.

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China vaccinates many before trials are completed

China is inoculating tens of thousands of its citizens with experimental coronavirus vaccines and attracting international interest in their development, despite expert concerns over the safety of drugs that have not completed standard testing.

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ET NOW 8th season of Leaders of Tomorrow eAwards



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Govt extends mandatory BIS norms for toys

In what has come as a big relief for domestic toy manufacturers, the government on Tuesday extended the mandatory BIS certification by four months. The new norm will be implemented from January 1, 2021. This will allow the manufacturers to dispose of their stocks, which otherwise were not allowed to be sold in the market from September 1.

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Apple's most powerful iPad yet: 11 things to know



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Nissan Z Proto revealed; inherits racing genes

The production model is likely to be named 400Z after launch planned in 2021. The Z series has been Nissan performance bet for decades now. Under the long hood is a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 in both 300- and 400-hp states of tune in the Infiniti Q50 and Q60.

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"Addicted To KBC": Big B Posts New Pics From The Sets Of The Show

This time, the photos also feature one of the participating contestants

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Sonam Kapoor's "Husband Appreciation" Post For Anand Ahuja Is Everything

Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's social media PDA is just too cute

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Ira Khan's "Baby Step" Towards Nailing A Handstand. Guess The Location

Ira Khan also revealed for how long she could hold the pose

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Cardi B Files For Divorce From Rapper Offset After 3 Years Of Marriage

The couple had already been through a well-publicized rough patch that resulted in her announcing their break-up almost two years ago

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Apple Watch Series 6 vs Apple Watch SE



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Pricing & availability of new Apple Watches & iPads



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Why Kim And Other Stars Won't Post On Instagram And Facebook For 24 Hours

"I can't sit by and stay silent while these platforms continue to allow the spreading of hate, propaganda and misinformation - created by groups to sow division and split America apart," posted...

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Hrithik Roshan Left This Comment On Ex-Wife Sussanne's Post. Pic Inside

"If you leave, I won't cry... I won't waste a single day," Sussanne captioned her post

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Attempt was made to influence Delhi polls, says ex-staffer of FB

A former Facebook employee, Sophie Zhang, has alleged that a "coordinated attempt" was made on the social media platform to “influence” the Delhi elections in Feb this year. “I worked through sickness to take down a politically-sophisticated network of more than a thousand actors working to influence the election,” she wrote in a 6,600-word internal memo leaked online.

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Top10: Why is Toyota ‘angry’ with Indian govt?



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Can Dhoni lead CSK to their fourth IPL title?

When MS Dhoni takes the field for Chennai Super Kings on Sept 19, he will do so as a former India cricketer. International retirement may mean there's not much left to prove for Dhoni, but pull out of CSK senior pros has thrown another challenge at him. While his batting approach will be keenly observed, this season could prove to be one of his tougher assignments as captain.

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Bill Gates Sr, father of Microsoft’s co-founder, dies

Bill Gates Sr, a lawyer and the father of Microsoft’s co-founder, who stepped in when appeals for charity began to overwhelm his billionaire son and started what became the world’s largest philanthropy, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, died on Monday at his beach home on Hood Canal, in the Seattle area. He was 94. The cause was Alzheimer’s disease, his family said.

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We could end the virus pandemic in 2022: Gates

Bill Gates, billionaire philanthropist, is optimistic the Covid-19 pandemic could end in 2022 if countries cooperate and do “a brilliant job”. In a Skype interview with TOI, Gates said that if there are lots of good vaccines made in volume then the health system will be back fairly quickly. Gates also acknowledged India’s crucial role in manufacturing a possible vaccine.

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2 reinfection cases confirmed in Noida

Two healthcare workers from a Noida hospital could be the country’s first genetically proven cases of Covid-19 reinfection, according to the preprint of a research paper submitted by the prestigious Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, a Council of Scientific and Industrial Research laboratory located in Delhi.

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Monday, September 14, 2020

1 symptom of Covid that differentiates it from flu



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Scotland's nurse wins beauty pageant accidentally



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A Throwback Of Ayushmann-Aparshakti And Their "Controversial" Hairstyles

Aparshakti and Ayushmann are the definition of cool in this throwback picture

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You Introduced Me To 80s Hit Funky Town: Farhan Mourns Family Retainer

"You have been part of our family before I was born and my childhood is peppered with memories of time spent in your care," wrote Farhan Akhtar

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IPL: MS Dhoni set to 'rule the roost' in UAE

MS Dhoni, who has led the Chennai Super Kings to three titles and five runner-up finishes in the IPL's 12 editions, will feature in the opening match on Saturday against the Mumbai Indians, the defending champions. The game comes more than a year after the 39-year-old last played for India in their semi-final loss to New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup.

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India beats China to win crucial election to UN



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Messi tops wealth league ahead of Ronaldo

Lionel Messi was denied a potentially money-spinning move away from Barcelona this month after a contract-dispute but the Argentine maestro remains the world's richest soccer player. According to Forbes, Messi's total earnings this year are $126 million -- $92 million from his salary and $34 million in endorsements. Not surprisingly Cristiano Ronaldo comes in second.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus review



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Sunny Kaushal And Neha Kakkar To Co-Star In Taaron Ke Sheher

"I couldn't have asked for a better music video debut," said Sunny Kaushal

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Hang In There, Sunny. The Actress Shares Video Of Herself Practicing Yoga

"Now stop laughing at me," Sunny captioned her post

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Gaurav Chopra Welcomes Baby Boy, Writes Of "Enlightenment In Three Dates"

"The meaning of life explained in this short span of time," wrote Gaurav Chopra

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Dabbawalas drive autos for their own lunch



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New Watch, iPad to expect from Apple’s event



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Opinion: How to grow Digital India



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Spot difference: Twitter user photoshops Kejri pic



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Hyundai unveils 4th-gen Tucson, N Line in-bound

Tucson, a popular product for Hyundai, has racked up global sales of more than 7 million units since its original launch in 2004. The all-new Tucson goes on sale in Korea in September as a 2021 model. It will go on sale in the US and other global markets as a 2022 model starting from the first half of 2021.

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What does a deal between TikTok & Oracle mean?



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Ranbir-Alia, Neetu Kapoor's Groovy Surprise For Birthday Girl Riddhima

Could this wish be more perfect? We don't think so.

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IPL: Ponting may bank on DC's youthful impact

Over the years, Delhi Capitals have invested heavily in youth. Just when the investments started paying off last season (a third-place finish) with Shreyas Iyer leading the team, the management decided to bring in two veterans in Ajinkya Rahane and Ravichandran Ashwin. Their coach, Ricky Ponting has the evolution of Iyer, Rishabh Pant and Prithvi Shaw on top of his agenda.

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'Have to confront Umar with 11L pages of data’

Former JNU student Umar Khalid was on Monday sent to 10 days in police custody after he was arrested on Sunday in connection with an Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) case related to the violence in northeast Delhi in February this year. Police told the court that they had to confront him with 11 lakh pages of data.

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Top 10: Why is the govt against gay marriages



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US halts imports from China's Uighur region

Four companies and a manufacturing facility in northwestern China were blocked from shipping their products to the US because of their suspected reliance on forced labour from people detained as part of a massive campaign against ethnic minorities in the region.

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US government receives Oracle bid for TikTok

TikTok said in a statement that "we've submitted a proposal to the Treasury Department which we believe would resolve the Administration's security concerns" and allow the company to continue to be used by 100 million people in the US.

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NPL's 1400 MW Rajpura TPP is a Jewel for Punjab



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Sunday, September 13, 2020

Tata Altroz becomes official partner of IPL 2020

As the official partner, Tata Motors will showcase the Altroz in the stadium at all three venues in the UAE, throughout the tournament. The batsman with the highest strike-rate of the tournament drives home the Altroz.

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Nafisa Ali, 63, Shares A Beautiful Memory From When She Was 25

"This was taken when I was 25 and I am 63 now," wrote the actress

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Bollywood's Biggest Star Was Once This Tiny

The actor will soon celebrate his 78th birthday

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PM seeks parliament's support for armed forces



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UP first state to conduct 75 lakh Covid tests

UP achieved yet another benchmark of completing 75 lakh Covid-19 tests, the highest in the country, since the outbreak of the pandemic in March earlier this year. The record was set with the state government achieving the target of conducting approximately 1.5 lakh tests per day, which is now targeted to be increased to 2 lakh per day.

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K'taka: Demand for oxygen up 4-fold, price doubles

With the number of severely infected Covid-19 patients increasing, there is up to a four-fold increase in the daily demand for medical oxygen in Karnataka. The state needs 400-500 metric tonnes of liquid oxygen daily, up from 100-150 metric tonnes in March-April.

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‘Most powerful’ Android phones you can buy



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US customs thought OnePlus Buds were fake



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Climb the ladder of success with Astrology



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On Ayushmann's Birthday, Tahira Relishes This Special Cake. See Pic

"Having my cake and eating it too!" wrote Tahira

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MPs chose duty over corona, says PM: Key points



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Times Top10: Is it a contest in Rajya Sabha?



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What to see if while buying Bluetooth speaker



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Scotland's nurse wins beauty pageant accidentally



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Live: All MPs united in supporting troops at LAC, PM says

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is starting today and will continue for the next 18 days. 47 items have been identified for being taken up during the Monsoon Session 2020, which includes 45 Bills and two financial items. Stay here for all live updates

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IPL 2020: RR bank on foreign flavour for success

From a moneyball team to an extravagant spender, the Rajasthan Royals have come a long way in the Indian Premier League (IPL). But the irony is, the list of their big buys underscores a clear imbalance between the might of the overseas and the Indian players.

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TikTok picks Oracle over Microsoft in sales bid



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Dominic Thiem wins US Open title



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House plan: Congress to oppose 4 ordinances

Congress argued that the abolition of APMCs — agri-mandis—will benefit agri-traders rather than farmers and that the government is trying to wriggle out of its commitment to procure foodgrains at their minimum support prices from Food Corporation of India.

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'Nehru ignored report of Chinese road in India'



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'PM ‘nudges’ got 1.3bn people to join Covid fight'



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GST row: 13 states submit options



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Mumbai: Covid curbs bring down abortions by 50%

The Covid-19 crisis, which has claimed over 8,000 lives and affected over 1.6 lakh people in the city so far, has also stopped thousands of women from accessing abortion services.

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Pfizer, BioNTech to expand vaccine Phase 3 trial

US-based pharmaceutical major Pfizer and German biotech firm BioNTech have announced to expand the enrollment of their Phase 3 Covid-19 vaccine trial to up to approximately 44,000 participants, up from an initial recruitment goal of 30,000 individuals.

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Saturday, September 12, 2020

Bhabha kavach can stop AK-47 shots

The bullet-proof jackets are named ‘Bhabha kavach’ since the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) had developed the technology. These jackets can evenstop a bullet fired from an AK-47 as well. A few hundred bulletproof jackets have already been supplied to the paramilitary forces as samples.

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Ban over, Sreesanth free to play cricket now

For the last several months, S Sreesanth has been counting down to this day, September 13, 2020. Today, the seven-year ban from the game imposed on him by the BCCI comes to an end and the Indian speedster is free to play from Monday. “I have got freedom, freedom to play again. It’s a massive relief. I don’t think anyone else will understand what it means to me,” Sreesanth told TOI.

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Nick Jonas Is Priyanka Chopra's "Forever Guy." See Their Adorable Pic

"So grateful for you," wrote Priyanka for Nick Jonas

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No all-party meeting ahead of monsoon session



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Elon Musk: Gates has no clue about electric trucks



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Blog: The youth need to ask about the economy



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Review: 'One Night In Miami' Is A Rousing Piece Of Cinema

One Night In Miami Review: The performances by the principal actors are the pillars on which the film stands. Regina King draws the absolute best out of her cast.

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Why Hyderabad is the world’s vaccine capital

As international vaccine companies and academic institutions race the clock to deliver a safe Covid-19 vaccine, all eyes are on India that makes 60% of the world’s vaccines.

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Why Western Ghats a haven for drug mafia

With drug gangs in neighbouring states finding the rich alluvial soil of the Western Ghats in Karnataka a lucrative source, farmers in districts of Kodagu, Hassan, Chikkmagaluru, Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada and Belagavi are increasingly growing ganja (marijuana) in the midst of regular crops.

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15 phones that have received price cut recently



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Moody's has 'good news' for Airtel



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Android 11 update & and other top tech news



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NEET exams today: Key points



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Kajol's Birthday Wish For Son Yug Came Gift-Wrapped Like This

"Miss you more than I can say," wrote Kajol

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Home Minister Amit Shah admitted to AIIMS again

Two weeks after his discharge, home minister Amit Shah has been re-admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after complaining of breathing issues on Saturday, multiple sources told IANS.

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Delhi: 94% HC lawyers opt out of physical hearings

Courts across the city are prepared for physical hearings, although on a limited scale, but the overwhelming majority of lawyers continue to prefer virtual appearances in these Covid times.

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Can Pandey shore up a suspect SRH middle order?

The right-hander, who chipped in with 344 runs from 12 innings last season, will be the fulcrum on which the SRH batting rests. The team expects Pandey to shore up the inexperienced middle order, while ensuring the momentum gained by the openers is not lost.

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Live: More than 15L students to take NEET today

National Testing Agency (NTA) has implemented a comprehensive plan to hold NEET UG examination in a hassle-free manner. Over 15 lakh candidates have registered for the NEET examination, which is being conducted today. Catch live action here

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Blog: Phase lockdowns out, give more cash to poor



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‘Infrastructure boost can avert crossovers’



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Sonia , Rahul go abroad for her check-up



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Army holding firm on Pangong heights despite PLA poke & prod

In the days following the Indian Army’s surprise move in taking control of key heights in the Pangong Tso area and ahead of the S Jaishankar-Wang Yi meeting, China repeatedly poked and prodded along the border in a bid to test the Indian response. The big deployments in the Chushul area meant to intimidate and dislodge freshly acquired Indian positions failed to deter India.

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Why Microsoft remains ‘unhappy’ with Apple



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'Unbelievable' Teaser: Tiger Shroff's First Solo Is All About His Dreams

Tiger Shroff, in his previous post, wrote that he has always wanted to sing

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Friday, September 11, 2020

Noida condo murders: 9 yrs of bloodshed, revenge

The contract killing of two people earlier this week in the parking area of a housing society in Noida has its genesis in a 2011 murder in Faridabad that set off an internecine saga of revenge and bloodshed between two families based in Panhera Kalan and Panhera Khurd, two adjoining villages in Faridabad.

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SBI Card restructures dues, offers loan option

SBI Card is restructuring credit card dues for those who availed moratorium by converting it into loans where the interest is up to 70% lower. The company is also promising users that, should the Supreme Court grant any interest relief during the moratorium period, the benefit will be adjusted against subsequent instalments on the loan.

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Delhi assembly panel summons Facebook official

A Delhi assembly panel has issued a notice to Facebook India vice president and managing director Ajit Mohan asking him to appear before it on September 15 in connection with complaints about the social media platform's alleged deliberate and intentional inaction to contain hateful content in the country.

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