Stay back in India, Supreme Court tells Karti Chidambaram; declines urgent hearing...

The Supreme Court on Wednesday turned down the Congress leader’s request for an urgent hearing to let him travel abroad this weekend.

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Black box from crashed Lion Air jet retrieved by Indonesian divers

The black box could provide clues to what happened after the still new plane lost contact with ground staff just 13 minutes after taking off early on Monday from Jakarta.

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A tough road ahead for India's plummeting rupee: Report

The rupee hit 74 on the dollar on Wednesday after television channels reported RBI governor Urjit Patel may resign due to the spat with the government.

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'Violates territorial integrity': India protests Pak-China bus service via PoK

“We have lodged strong protests with China and Pakistan on the proposed bus service that will operate through Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir under so-called ‘China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’,” said external affairs ministry spokesperson.

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Doomed Lion Air Boeing jet had airspeed snag on prior flight

Flight-tracking data before the two-month old Lion Air jet crashed showed the plane was varying its altitude and speed, a possible indication that the pilots weren’t getting accurate information from the aircraft’s air-pressure sensors.

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No fear left in me anymore: Man who saved hundreds on 26/11

10 years after the Nov 26 attacks killed hundreds and exposed gaping security lapses, HT looks at heroes who fought back, the lives lost, steps taken to make Mumbai safer

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Donations stopped, Jagannath temple priest seeks Supreme Court permission to end...

Temple priest Narasingha Pujapanda said the court and the government were trying to stop their only source of income.

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Upendra Kushwaha again. Says Nitish Kumar doesn't want to be CM in 2020

It was not the first time Rashtriya Lok Samata Party chief Upendra Kushwaha has raised the issue of Nitish Kumar’s future as chief minister. In July, he had questioned the logic of going with Kumar as National Democratic Alliance’s chief ministerial candidate for the 2020 state assembly polls.

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Couldn't perform son's last rites, says father of Hashimpura massacre victim

Of the 38 persons killed in the 1987 Hashimpura mass murders, only 11 bodies identified, while 22 bodies were not found.

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Delhi braces for 10­-day air pollution emergency

Measures that would be rolled out between November 1 and November 10 include shut down of Mundka industrial area, ban on construction and excavation (digging) activities, shutting down of industries that run on coal and biomass, ban on stone crushers, brick kilns and hot mix plants

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US citizenship move may be bad news for Indians

For a lot of them, their families grew after their arrival here, mostly on H-1B visas for highly skilled foreigners.

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Supreme Court asks govt to submit Rafale jet deal pricing details within 10 days

The government argued that the information is so sensitive that it has not been shared even with Parliament.

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India makes a big leap in 'Ease of doing Business' index, ranks 77

The country recorded a rise of 30 places in the rankings last year, clinching the 100th spot.

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Apologise now for criticising my Dalit memorials, Mayawati tells BJP

Mayawati said that Sardar Patel had a following all over the country and was respected by people cutting across caste and community, but dragging him into regional politics shows the “narrow-mindedness” of BJP leaders.

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Jamal Khashoggi was chopped into pieces at Saudi consulate: Turkish prosecutor

Turkey cast doubt Wednesday on whether Saudi Arabia was willing to “genuinely cooperate” in the investigation into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as international pressure increased on Riyadh to provide answers.

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As PM Narendra Modi unveils Statue of Unity, Rahul Gandhi seeks to claim the 'true...

In another tweet, Rahul Gandhi said Patel was a patriot, who fought for an independent, united and secular India.

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India ranks 77 in 'Ease of doing business' index, jumps 23 places

India is now at 77 on the World Bank’s ease of doing business, climbing 23 places. It is the only country among the top-ten improvers for a second consecutive year, the government said on Wednesday evening.

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Any move on citizenship is sure to be challenged in US courts

Many legal and constitutional experts have said such a move would go against the Constitution and amount to the president overstepping his powers

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What Indian states must do to curb air pollution

State governments can make it legally mandatory for the city, state or district administration to meet targets. Not doing so within a stipulated time could be linked to disbursal of development funds, for example

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Maoist attacks must not deter the State from improving the lives of tribals

They are caught in the crossfire between the State and the rebels.Yet development is the only way out of the mess, if not for anyone else, but the tribals, who have been impoverished for years because of the negligence of the Indian state

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WhatsApp will start showing ads on Status section, VP Chris Daniels confirms

Facebook will charge companies for running ads on the platform. These ads will be interlinked to the advertiser’s profile on WhatsApp.

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India vs West Indies: India's predicted XI for 5th ODI - Hosts set to tinker with...

India vs West Indies 5th ODI: We try to predict India’s playing XI, which could take the field on Thursday.

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'Why not a bigger statue for Mahatma Gandhi ?': Shashi Tharoor asks BJP

The Congress leader said there was no such gigantic statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the country.

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Enact law to pave way for Ram temple, matter of national pride: RSS

RSS Joint General Secretary Manmohan Vaidya said that “construction of the Ram Mandir is a matter of national pride” and so far the Ayodhya dispute had not been resolved in the courts.

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CBI's Devender Kumar, arrested in Rakesh Asthana bribery case, gets bail

In his bail application, Devender Kumar had termed his custody “illegal” and urged the court to set him free.

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Statue of Unity will inspire generations, says Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's family

The Rs 2,389-crore Statue of Unity is a tribute to Statue of Unity who played a major role in integrating the more than 500 princely states into the Indian Union after the partition of 1947.

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India vs West Indies: Toss history awaits Virat Kohli in Thiruvananthapuram

India vs West Indies 5th ODI: Kohli is on the verge of setting a new record after winning toss in the first four ODIs of the series.

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Indian couple who fell to death in California's Yosemite Park were apparently taking...

Vishnu Viswanath and Vishnu Viswanath who fell to deaths from Taft Point, a popular overlook at Yosemite National Park, were apparently taking a selfie, a report in Fox news cited Viswanath’s brother as saying.

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RBI autonomy essential, says finance ministry amid rift with central bank

Earlier in the day, television channels reported that Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel may consider resigning from his post given a breakdown in relations with the government.

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Delhi HC sets aside acquittal of 16 cops for 1987 Hashimpura mass murders, sentences...

The armed police team had allegedly rounded up hundreds of Muslim men in Hashimpura, picked out some of them, drove them to nearby water bodies in a truck and shot each of them.

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Ex-Bihar minister Manju Verma untraceable, govt tells SC in Muzaffarpur shelter...

A probe into the sexual abuse at a shelter home revealed that the husband of Manju Verma had spoken to the prime accused in the case, Brajesh Thakur, 17 times between January and June. Verma resigned from her ministerial post thereafter.

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Give Rafale deal price details in 10 days: SC to government

The Supreme Court has given the government 10 days to provide Rafale deal price details

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The RBI can do better than this on the autonomy front

Instead of excluding the central government and players in the financial sector in a quixotic show of independence, it should work with them

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MS Dhoni's exclusion from India's T20 squad doesn't surprise Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly feels Dhoni should play for Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy to fine-tune his game and get ready for the challenges that lie ahead going into the 2019 World Cup.

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Live: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Valley of Flowers along the banks of river N...

Built on Sadhu Bet, an islet near the Sardar Sarovar Dam, the Statue of Unity will dwarf the current tallest statue, the Spring Temple Buddha in China (128m), and is almost double the height of the Statue of Liberty in New York.

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Paytm case: A tech billionaire and the bumbling blackmailers

Paytm vice president Sonia Dhawan and her husband, along with another Paytm employee, were arrested by local police in Noida for allegedly stealing startup founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s personal data so they could extort money.

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Sardar Patel worked to create geography of unity with spirit of nationalism, writes...

He saved India from Balkanisation and integrated even the weakest limbs into the national fabric.

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India's standing in the world 'ease of doing business' index may improve

India’s standing in the World Bank ranking of countries by ‘ease of doing business’ is set to improve, a year after the country jumped 30 places to clinch the 100th spot, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, a day before the index is made public.

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Training jets assembled in India using inferior engines, recent audit says

In addition to using inferior engines, “a large number of second-hand components and parts have been fitted in the aircraft,” according to the audit report, which has been seen by Hindustan Times.

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2 Delhi teens snatch phone to order food for free, rob cab driver of his vehicle...

The nabbed teenagers, both residents of a village in Dwarka, are 19-year-old Sahil and his juvenile friend. Police said a bandage on the arm of the juvenile accused gave away their identities.

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Sardar Patel statue: 10 things to know about the world's tallest statue

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World's tallest statue to be unveiled by PM Modi today; Statue of Unity dedicated...

Built at a cost of nearly Rs 2,300 crore, the statue is scheduled to be inaugurated at Kevadia in Narmada district of Gujarat on October 31, birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

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Modi's ambitious project: The story behind the making of Statue of Unity

The foundation-laying ceremony, on October 31, 2013, kick-started then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi’s 2014 Lok Sabha campaign. And its completion and inauguration, exactly 5 years later on October 31, is being seen as the beginning of Modi’s campaign for a second term in next year’s general election.

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Panic button, vehicle tracking in public transport from January 1

As per the latest transport ministry notification, the view of the Central government is that it is necessary and expedient in public interest to notify standards in respect of equipping or fitment of vehicle location tracking devices and emergency buttons in all public service vehicles.

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Human need wiping out animals at alarming rate

The global ecological footprint over the past 50 years has increased by over 190% and this has fuelled the loss in biodiversity, says the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Living Planet report .

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OnePlus 6T review: Six months later, a rebranded OnePlus 6

OnePlus 6T is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor coupled with 6GB/8GB of RAM – same chipset and RAM combination that powers the OnePlus 6. Check out our detailed review of the latest OnePlus smartphone.

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Goa CM Manohar Parrikar holds first official meeting since discharge from AIIMS

Manohar Parrikar has not been seen in public since he was discharged from AIIMS on October 14, sparking speculation about his health condition with the opposition Congress alleging that his signature was being forged on official files and demanding that the government release video proof of his health condition.

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Noida man allegedly gets soap instead of phone, Amazon India head and three others...

Amazon’s India head and three other persons have been booked after a customer claimed to have received a soap instead of a mobile phone that he had ordered from the e-commerce giant, police said on Tuesday.

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Officer who probed CBI No. 2 Rakesh Asthana gives secret records to SC

Ajay Bassi, the officer investigating CBI special director Rakesh Asthana in the bribery case against him, on Monday moved the Supreme Court challenging his transfer to Port Blair in the Andamans.

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US president Donald Trump may end birthright citizenship for US-born babies of ...

Revoking birthright citizenship would spark a court fight over whether the president has the unilateral ability to change an amendment to the Constitution.

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Why Madhya Pradesh matters for the Congress

To win a heartland state will improve the Congress’s national standing and its ability to bring together a wider anti-BJP alliance nationally. Gandhi has set the stage for a fierce battle. The outcome will shape national politics.

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Justice delayed is justice denied: Yogi Adityanath on Supreme Court deferment of...

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the majority community in the country expects an early Supreme Court verdict in the Ram Janambhoomi title suit saying “justice delayed is justice denied”.

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Pure horror, says survivor in Maoist attack that killed journalist, 2 cops

Two police personnel and a cameraman of Doordarshan were killed in the ambush. The deceased were ASI Rudra Pratap, constable Manglu and cameraman of Doordarshan Acchutanand Sahu.

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Jaitley, RBI discuss NBFC liquidity issues; bank assures adequate fund flow in ...

Reserve Bank Governor Urjit Patel said the liquidity problem in NBFCs is not as severe as is being projected, but assured the government that it would ensure adequate liquidity in the system, sources said after the meeting.

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Lt Col Purohit, six others charged with terror conspiracy by NIA court in 2008 Malegaon...

Malegaon Bast Case: Six persons were killed and over a 100 injured when an explosive device strapped on a motorcycle went off near a mosque in Malegaon, a power loom town located about 200 km from Mumbai in North Maharashtra, on September 29, 2008.

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Team India wants bananas, a rail coach and wives on tour during 2019 World Cup

The requests were put forward during the review meeting that the Indian team management had with the Committee of Administrators (CoA) in Hyderabad ahead of the second Test against West Indies.

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Women's participation in politics and policymaking can bring real change

Ensuring increased political representation of women can improve equity and take us a step closer towards a more inclusive society and polity

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Indian couple killed in fall from California's Yosemite park overlook

The Indian couple loved travelling and maintained a website called “Holidays and Happily Ever Afters” about their travel adventures, and described themselves as a “dream doer duo.”

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Supreme Court orders protection for businessman Sana Satish Babu who accused CBI...

Sana Satish Babu has alleged that Dubai-based brothers — Manoj Prasad and Somesh Prasad — claimed that they were acting on behalf of the CBI special director Rakesh Asthana and allegedly struck a deal for Rs 5 crore to protect him (Sana) in a case that the agency registered against Moin Qureshi last year.

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'RBI looked the other way': Arun Jaitley's counter to central bank's comment

“The central bank looked the other way when banks gave loans indiscriminately during 2008 to 2014,” finance minister Arun Jaitley said.

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Ajay Bassi moves SC against transfer, says it impedes probe against Asthana

Ajay Bassi, a deputy superintendent of police with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), said his transfer impedes with the impartial investigation.

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan threatens to sue Rahul Gandhi, who clarifies comment with...

Shivraj Singh Chouhan had called out Rahul Gandhi for alleging at a rally that his son’s name had figured in the Panama papers.

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India vs West Indies: Team India Report Card - The hits & misses at the 4th ODI...

India vs Windies report card: It was a comprehensive effort by Virat Kohli and boys in Mumbai as they took an unassailable lead in the 5-match series.

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RBI chief Urjit Patel to meet Arun Jaitley today as rift with govt appears to w...

Finance minister Jaitley will chair a meeting on Tuesday of the Financial Stability and Development Council, which governor Urjit Patel is scheduled to attend.

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Boeing's first max crash leaves mystery with plunge into sea

The accident is a setback for Indonesia’s efforts to improve air safety, after the country successfully lobbied to reverse a ban that had barred its carriers, including Lion Air, from flying to the European Union.

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Soon, new generation of plant-­based 'green crackers' for less-polluting Diwali

The ‘green crackers’ would be equally colourful as the traditional fireworks. When tested in the laboratory, these plant-based fireworks have proved to be 50-60% less polluting than traditional fireworks.

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Donald Trump declines Republic Day invite; White House cites schedule constrain...

No explanation was offered but the Republic Day parade on January 26 is around the time when US presidents usually present their annual report to the Congress, a statement of achievements of the past year and plans for the next, called the State of the Union address.

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60 percent of animal population wiped out in 44 years by human activity: WWF

From 1970 to 2014, 60 per cent of all animals with a backbone -- fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals -- were wiped out by human activity, according to WWF’s “Living Planet” report.

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Delhi's air could turn even more toxic today after Air Quality Index hit 367 on...

As the burning of crop stubble, considered one of the reasons behind the spike in pollution at this time of the year, continues in Punjab and Haryana, conditions could deteriorate further on Tuesday, according to an early warning system.

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Air pollution kills 600,000 children each year: WHO

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Trump interviews Indian-American woman Neomi Jehangir Rao to replace Kavanaugh in...

Neomi Jehangir Rao, 45, who is currently administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, was recommended for the judgeship on the DC Circuit Court by former White House counsel Don McGahn.

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OnePlus 6T launch: How to watch live stream, specs, features, and more

One plus 6T global launch is scheduled for today. Check out how to watch livestream and what to expect from the OnePlus 6 successor.

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Donald Trump unable to attend India's Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints:...

“President Trump was honoured by Prime Minister Modi’s invitation for him to be Chief Guest of India’s Republic Day on January 26, 2019 but is unable to participate due to scheduling constraints,” a White House spokesperson said.

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Five state Congress units may get new chiefs

The Congress has begun search for new chiefs of its party units in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Mumbai, said a party functionary. The changes are aimed at ending in-fighting in some of the states and giving a fresh start to the party in others.

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Air pollution killed highest number of under-5 children in India in 2016: WHO r...

At least 100,000 children below five years died in 2016 due to health complications associated with high outdoor and indoor air pollution, according to the report titled ‘Air Pollution and Child Health’.

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Delhi captain among 189 dead in Lion Air plane crash was expected home for Diwa...

A Lion Air plane crashed into the sea in Indonesia as it tried to circle back to the capital, Jakarta, from where it had taken off minutes earlier, and there were likely no survivors.

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OnePlus 6T launch round up: Here's all about the latest OnePlus smartphone

OnePlus 6T launch: From new waterdrop notch to in-screen fingerprint sensor, here’s everything you need to know about the new OnePlus flagship phone.

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India opens urgent diplomatic and political contacts with new 'pro-China' Sri Lankan...

Mahinda Rajapaksa had opened up Sri Lanka’s main port to Chinese naval submarines when he was president, which stoked anger in India. His return to power has drawn concern in New Delhi that China would tighten its grip on the island that lies along busy shipping lanes.

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India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli & Co break 15-year-old record in Mumbai ODI

Virat Kohli endured a rare failure but Rohit Sharma more than compensated with a blistering 162 to help India steamroll West Indies by 224 runs in the fourth one-dayer on Monday.

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OnePlus 6T global launch LIVE: Waterdrop notch, 3,700mAh battery, new camera fe...

OnePlus 6T will come with changes like no headphone jack and possibly a bigger display with a tinier notch.

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In video, Indian Army pounds Pak army camps across LoC

The attack on the Pakistan Army’s administrative headquarters in Hajira area, which also targeted 2-3 terror camps, came days after the Pakistani army pounded the 93rd infantry brigade headquarters and an army camp in Poonch on October 23.

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Narendra Modi, Shinzo Abe ask Pakistan to act against those behind Mumbai, Pathankot...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Monday called on Pakistan to bring to justice the perpetrators of the Mumbai and Pathankot terror attacks.

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India vs West Indies: MS Dhoni falters again, falls one short of 10,000 run mark

MS Dhoni has accumulated a total of 10,173 runs in the 50-over format however, the record also contains the 174 runs which he smashed against the Africa XI, while representing the Asia XI in a three-match rubber in 2007.

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Four-year-old girl's body found with tonsured head, chopped limbs in Jharkhand

Villagers suspect occult practices behind the murder, and fearing for the safety of their children, are now escorting them to school and have stopped them from going to playgrounds.

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Warning of 'Bloodshed' as Sri Lanka's political crisis deepens

The upheaval ushers in a new period of political uncertainty in Sri Lanka, which saw economic growth last year hit the slowest pace since 2001.

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Sri Lankan minister Arjuna Ranatunga arrested over fatal shooting

Arjuna Ranatunga, captain of Sri Lanka’s 1996 cricket World Cup winning side and now petroleum minister in ousted prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s government, was accused of ordering his bodyguards to shoot as a group loyal to President Maithripala Sirisena attacked him. One man was killed in the firing.

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Supreme Court turns to social media to keep banned vehicles off Delhi roads

The Supreme Court on Monday prohibited the plying of 15-year-old petrol and 10-year-old diesel vehicles in the national capital region (NCR) and directed the transport department to announce that such vehicles would be impounded if found plying.

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India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma slams 21st ODI century, just one behind Sourav...

Rohit Sharma slammed his 21st ODI century on Monday during the fourth match of the series against Windies at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

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'Mouse caught between 2 elephants': Accused named in case against CBI No.2

Manoj Prasad, a Dubai-based investment banker, has been accused of receiving bribes on behalf of Central Bureau of Investigation special director Rakesh Asthana and was arrested earlier this month.

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Can't wait eternally for Ram temple, says VHP after Supreme Court adjourns Ayodhya...

The VHP minced no words and insisted that government should consider bringing a legislation in the Parliament in the forthcoming winter session to build the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

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Indonesia search and rescue says 'likely' all 189 aboard crashed jet dead

All 189 passenger and crew aboard a crashed Indonesian jet were “likely” killed in the accident, Indonesia’s search and rescue agency said Monday, as it announced it had found human remains.

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Indian embassy confirms death of Indian pilot Bhavye Suneja in Lion Air plane c...

Captain Bhavye Suneja, who has been working with Lion Air since 2011, and co-pilot Harvino together have accumulated 11,000 hours of flying time, Lion Air said, adding that the aircraft had been in operation since August and was airworthy.

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CBI No.2 Rakesh Asthana gets protection from arrest till Nov 1

Rakesh Asthana, the CBI special director, who was sent on leave by the government after allegations of corruption, had moved the court last week after a CBI officer was arrested.

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Sukhoi flight was a proud moment for me: Nirmala Sitharaman

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16-year-old French girl on student exchange programme molested by Delhi host's ...

Police said the girl in her statement alleged that the businessman “touched and hugged her inappropriately” while she was packing her clothes.

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Supreme Court to hear Ayodhya case in January, refuses UP govt's early hearing ...

The Allahabad High Court had ordered trifurcation of the disputed site between the Nirmohi Akhada, Ram Lalla (the deity which is a party in the case through a legal representative) and the Sunni Muslim Waqf Board in September 2010.

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Indonesia plane crash LIVE: Lion Air plane had technical problem in previous flight,...

Indonesia plane crash: Debris thought to be from the Lion Air plane, including aircraft seats, was found near an offshore refining facility, an official said.

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Bangladesh court jails ex-PM Zia for 7 years for graft

The judge also sentenced three others to seven years in jail each for collecting the money from undeclared sources.

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Nitish needs to handle the Muzaffarpur case much better

Politicians’ misuse of jails’ premises is not something new, and that the state’s capacity to check it remains weak, is a well-known fact, but the case warrants more seriousness from the government – from electoral point of view, too.

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Don't scare us, you people have no space here: Pinarayi Vijayan's sharp comeback...

On Saturday, Shah warned Vijayan not to play with the Sabarimala issue and warned that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would not mind throwing out the Kerala government if it tried to tinker with issues of faith.

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Do not believe in crushing terrorism by killing terrorists because terrorism is...

In an exclusive interview, J&K governor Satya Pal Malik told HT that he is striving to make the youth of the state feel that the government is not at war with them.

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Make in India a global brand, says PM Modi in Japan

PM Modi arrived in Japan on Saturday evening to attend the 13th India-Japan annual summit.

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Lion Air plane with 188 on board crashes off Sumatra minutes after take-off

The plane lost contact 13 minutes after takeoff, according to the official.

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CBI to hand over documents as CVC probe against Alok Verma, Rakesh Asthana kicks...

The CVC ordered that Verma be divested of his responsibilities as CBI chief on Tuesday, saying the agency under him was not cooperating to find the truth about Asthana’s allegations.

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Musharraf asked separatists to seek concession from Delhi: J-K governor Satya Pal...

Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik said former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf told Kashmiri separatist leaders to get concessions from New Delhi through a dialogue because India was a superpower and he would not be able to break it.

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Live updates: India going through a massive transformative phase, says PM Modi in...

PM Narendra Modi will hold delegation level talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe and attend the India-Japan Business Leaders Forum meeting today. Follow live update here:

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SC likely to set up bench on Ayodhya case today

The Supreme Court will decide the schedule of hearing and composition of the bench to hear petitions challenging a 2010 Allahabad high court judgment in the disputed Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi title suit.

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CBI under Alok Verma was planning to arrest Rakesh Asthana when Delhi high court...

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), under Alok Verma, was planning to arrest its special director Rakesh Asthana when the Delhi high court on Tuesday last restrained it from taking any coercive action against him, said officials.

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Shashi Tharoor's 'scorpion' metaphor triggers BJP attack on Rahul Gandhi

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor had reportedly claimed that an unnamed RSS source had told a journalist that PM Narendra Modi was like a scorpion sitting on a Shiv Linga who cannot be removed by hand or hit with a slipper.

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Special strategic partnership with Japan, says PM Modi

Narendra Modi, who arrived in Japan on Saturday evening to attend the 13th India-Japan annual summit, later rode an express train to travel to Tokyo with Shinzo Abe as the leaders spent eight hours together.

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J&K cop killed by militants was desperate to see parents, shaved off beard to change...

Jammu and Kashmir Police’s sub-inspector Imtiyaz Ahmed Mir, 30, was shot dead by militants at Wahibug in militancy-infested Pulwama district of South Kashmir on Sunday when he was on his way home.

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Watch: CISF officer saves man who suffered cardiac arrest at Mumbai airport

CISF personnel acted quickly and saved a man who had suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed inside the Mumbai airport on Friday.

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MS Dhoni's worst run ever: Numbers reveal stalwart's struggles in 2018

MS Dhoni did not find a place in the squads for the upcoming T20I series against West Indies and Australia.

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DMK mouthpiece regrets calling Rajinikanth BJP's puppet; it's a first

This is the first time the mouthpiece, which had been started by late party patriarch M Karunanidhi in 1942, has expressed regret for an article.

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Pakistan's 'penniless billionaires' expose money laundering frenzy

Dozens of stories of victims of a money laundering scheme in recent weeks have filled newspapers in Pakistan and riled a populace long accustomed to extravagant tales of corruption and theft.

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Sri Lanka political crisis deepens as guards of sacked minister Arjuna Ranatunga...

Sri Lanka political crisis: Over 1,000 supporters and loyalists, including chanting Buddhist monks, massed outside the colonial-era residence in Colombo where a defiant Ranil Wickremesinghe has been holding crisis talks with allies.

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Shikhar Dhawan close to joining new side in upcoming Indian Premier League season...

Shikhar Dhawan may end up in a different team next season as Sunrisers Hyderabad are in talks with Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Daredevils for a potential trade

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Congress's 20-20 demand gives new twist to seat sharing in grand alliance

The Congress became the first in the grand alliance camp to pitch for 20 seats, leaving the rest for the RJD.

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India vs West Indies: India's predicted XI for 4th ODI; Jadhav in, Khaleel out

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli will look to rejig the combination for the penultimate match of the series as the hosts look to take an unassailable lead after their crushing defeat in Pune.

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Japan committed to supporting PM Modi's Make in India initiative: PM Shinzo Abe

Prime Minister Modi was an outstanding leader of his great country, Japan PM Shinzo Abe said.

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Former ISRO chief Madhavan Nair, who took India to the moon, joins BJP

Former ISRO chief Madhavan Nair has been a BJP follower for some time.

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India vs West Indies: Team India Report Card - The hits & misses at the 3rd ODI...

India VS WIndies report Card: The loss in Pune should serve as a wake-up call for India as far as their plans for the upcoming World Cup is concerned.

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PM Modi, Shinzo Abe reaffirm India-Japan ties amid trade, security worries

PM Modi is in Tokyo to attend the 13th India-Japan annual summit.

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Closely following developments in Sri Lanka, hope democratic values will be respected,...

Sri Lankan president Sirisena Friday sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and swore-in Mahinda Rajapaksa in his place

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This is how air pollution damages children's health

In India, pollution kills 1.1 million people, according to the State of Global Air 2018 report, which links air pollutants to 10.6% of all deaths in the country.

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Pittsburgh shooting: 29 charges against gunman who carried out 'deadliest attack...

29 charges, including for hate crime, have been brought by US federal prosecutors against the 46-year-old anti-Semitic gunman who shot dead 11 people in a Pittsburgh synagogue in what is called the deadliest attack on Jews in America

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Activist Rahul Eashwar among over 3000 arrested for protesting against Supreme Court...

On Sunday morning, activist and Sabarimala tantri family member Rahul Easwar was arrested in Kochi taking the total number of arrests since October 26 to 3,346.

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'I have to make an effort to smile': Different strokes with Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman’s ‘wow’ moment came when she flew a Sukhoi... at the end of a 44-minute flight, the thrill of “having done it” replaced her initial fears.

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Former Delhi chief minister Madan Lal Khurana dies at 82

Winning ten out of eleven elections he contested in Delhi till 2003, Madan Lal Khurana was one of BJP’s more successful leaders whose mass appeal had translated into votes for the party.

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10 years after 26/11, NSG audit shows chinks in 20 states' armour

After the Mumbai attack, which left 174 dead and 304 injured, it was decided that all state police departments would have a dedicated counter-terrorism force which would be the first responder in case of a terrorist attack. The elite force carried out the audit between March and June this year.

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Rise in local recruits joining militant outfits in Kashmir, security agencies tell...

According to reports from security agencies, as many as 164 young men have joined terror groups till October 26. This year’s recruits would be swelling the ranks of 350-400 militants already operating in the Valley.

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Pittsburgh synagogue shooting leaves 11 dead, 6 wounded; suspect charged with hate...

The mass shooting raised immediate alarm in Jewish communities around the country. Authorities in New York City, Chicago and elsewhere increased security at Jewish centers.

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Kamal Haasan says his party may contest if bypolls are announced in 20 TN seats

“So far the Election commission has not announced dates for bypolls. However, we would consider contesting the bypolls once the EC announces the dates,” Kamal Haasan told reporters.

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Greater statesmanship is to let rights coexist, says Arun Jaitley

Without referring to the Supreme Court order on Sabrimala shrine, Jaitley said instead of going for slogans, there is a need to find a solution where right to equality and dignity coexist with right to religion.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk says tweet that cost him $20 million was 'worth it'

The US Securities and Exchange Commision in September charged Musk with misleading investors with tweets on August 7 that said he was considering taking Tesla private at $420 a share and had secured funding.

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India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli becomes first Indian batsman to complete hat-trick...

Virat Kohli achieved the feat as he strolled to his 39th century during the third ODI encounter between India and West Indies in Pune on Saturday.

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Pittsburgh police report active shooter near synagogue, multiple casualties fea...

Pittsburgh tweeted that there is an active shooter in the area of Wilkins and Shady avenues, and the synagogue is at that intersection.

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India vs West Indies, live cricket score, 3rd ODI in Pune: Virat Kohli scores record...

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI, Live Updates: Catch all the action from the third game of the five-match series between India and West Indies from the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

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On Sabarimala row, Amit Shah says Kerala govt insulting Ayyappa devotees

This was BJP president Amit Shah’s first visit to Kerala after the stand off at Sabarimala temple over the entry of the women of menstruating age into the shrine.

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Sri Lanka president Sirisena prorogues Parliament as constitutional crisis wors...

The move comes after Wickremesinghe, who says he remains prime minister, urged the speaker to convene a parliament session.

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Four CRPF personnel killed as Maoists blow up mine-protected vehicle in Chhatti...

The Maoist attack took place on a day when Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh launched the ruling BJP’s campaign for the first phase of polls on November 12 in neighbouring Sukma district.

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After Arvind Kejriwal, Chandrababu Naidu meets Mayawati. Yashwant Sinha next

Chandrababu Naidu is also expected to meet leaders from Left parties and the others representing the non-NDA opposition parties in the national capital.

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Amit Shah vs Pinarayi Vijayan in war of words over Sabarimala row

Amit Shah criticised the Kerala government for its crackdown on devotees who protested the Supreme Court order on Sabarimala.

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Biryani, cigarettes: Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar gets preferential treatment in...

Iqbal Kaskar had been taken to hospital many times before but this time he was seen smoking cigarettes in presence of cops, giving money and also was allegedly served biryani by the policemen.

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MS Dhoni turns back the clock with a stunning catch in 3rd ODI - Watch

The action took place in the sixth over of the first innings when Chandrapaul Hemraj could not control a hook against a steep bouncer by Bumrah.

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J-K stone pelters are like terrorists, says Army chief Bipin Rawat

Speaking on the Infantry Day, Gen. Rawat also sent a tough message to Pakistan, saying if Islamabad continues to support cross-border terrorism, then the Indian Army can resort to “other actions” too.

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Live: On Sabarimala row, Amit Shah says 'Kerala govt insulting Ayyappa devotees,...

BJP national president Amit Shah is in Kerala’s Kannur for the inauguration of the party’s new district office. Here are the live updates.

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Long-time Sharad Pawar aide Tariq Anwar is back in Congress after 2 decades

Tariq Anwar met Congress president Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Saturday.

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NDA govt trying to 'finish off' Andhra due to personal vengeance against me, alleges...

Hours after the attack on YSR Congress president Jagan Reddy Thursday, Naidu had targeted the Centre and TRS, accusing both of “conspiring” against his government and trying to destabilise the Andhra Pradesh.

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Attack on Kerala ashram run by man who supported women's entry into Sabarimala ...

The ashram Swami Sandeepananda Giri was set on fire early on Thursday morning. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the attack.

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After Allahabad became Prayagraj, clamour grows for name changes in UP

There are demands to rename Azamgarh district as Aryamgarh; Faizabad as Saket; Aligarh as Harigarh; and Muzaffarnagar as Laxminagar.

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Male stripper, criminal past: What we know about the suspect who mailed bombs

Cesar Sayoc was taken into custody in Florida on Friday in connection with the mailing of 14 explosives, including two new ones intercepted earlier in the day, to leading critics of US president Donald Trump.

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Pakistan responsible for 3 times the terror risk to humanity than Syria : Report

In a shocking revelation report by Oxford University and Strategic Foresight Group (SFG) says: “The Jihadi thought processes have proved to be most resilient for almost 150 years, beginning in what is today Pakistan and parts of Afghanistan.”

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Sri Lanka crisis deepens as PM Wickremesinghe resists sacking

President Maithripala Sirisena installed Sri Lanka’s controversial former strongman leader Mahinda Rajapakse as the country’s new prime minister Friday, in a shock move that plunged the island into an unprecedented constitutional crisis.

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BJP will win 2019, with or without the Sena, says Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadna...

Fadnavis said the 2019 general elections would centre around PM Narendra Modi and his “decisive leadership’’, just like in 2014.

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Cut exposure to toxic air, reduce private car use in Delhi from Nov 1-10: Pollution...

As air quality worsens, suggestions by the Central Pollution Control Board include ban on civil construction in NCR.

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Alcohol ban, free education on Congress's Chhattisgarh poll plank

Chhattisgarh goes to the polls in two phases, on November 12 and 20, and the Congress is looking to come back to power after 15 years of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rule.

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Behind the scenes on night CBI chief Alok Verma was divested of his powers

Central Vigilance Commisioner KV Chowdary and his two colleagues Vigilance Commissioners, Sharad Kumar and TM Bhasin took around five hours to finalise the order relieving CBI chief Alok Verma of his responsibilities, a senior govt official said.

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Journey of music: How members of Dilli gharana are keeping up with changing tim...

Even today, the custodians of the centuries-old Dilli Gharana of music, known for its Khayal gayaki, live and practice their art in the old, romantically named Mausiqi Manzil in the Walled City. But with changing times and commercialisation, they are experimenting with their craft to stay relevant

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'BJP's puppet': DMK takes superstar Rajinikanth head-on for the first time

The DMK had been publicly claiming that the entry of either Rajinikanth or Kamal Hassan was of no consequence and that it would not give them any attention.

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India vs Australia: MS Dhoni rested for T20Is, Rohit Sharma makes Test comeback

MS Dhoni did not feature in the squad as India announced the personnel for the T20I and Test series against Australia in November.

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BJP, JD(U) to fight equal number of seats in Bihar in 2019 elections

At a press conference, Amit Shah said an announcement on the exact number of seats would be made in a day or two.

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Finish probe against CBI chief Alok Verma within 2 weeks: Supreme Court

Retired judge to monitor investigation; interim boss can’t take policy calls.

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India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli rested for T20I series, Shahbaz Nadeem receives...

Virat Kohli was rested from the three-match T20I series against the West Indies beginning on November 4. Rohit Sharma will lead the team in Kohli’s absence.

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Bhima-Koregaon case: Pune court rejects bail pleas of activists Sudha Bharadwaj,...

The prosecution had argued against the bail of all three left-leaning activists saying they have “corroborative evidence” against the activists which establishes their links with banned outfit CPI (Maoist).

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Self-styled godman Daati Maharaj booked for alleged rape and unnatural sex by C...

On a complaint by a woman disciple, a case of rape and unnatural sex was filed against Daati Maharaj, his three brothers and a woman at Fatehpur Beri Police Station in South Delhi.

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Sri Lanka President sacks PM Ranil Wickremesinghe, appoints ex-president Mahinda...

A private television network loyal to Rajapakse televised him being sworn in as the new Prime Minister, replacing Wickremesinghe.

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'Foolhardy initiatives', says Manmohan Singh in sharp takedown of PM Narendra Modi...

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh termed the Modi government as having achieved “nothing more than a series of empty gestures” and characterized it with “foolhardy initiatives”.

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Former Mumbai captain wants BCCI to act tough after another sexual harassment complaint...

Rahul Johri, who is currently on leave from his duties, has been accused by a woman of asking for sexual favours earlier this year, while serving as BCCI CEO.

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Release video of Manohar Parrikar to show he is fit to govern: Congress

Goa Congress spokesperson said the Opposition party would have to approach the court to seek directions to the government to issue a medical bulletin specifying Parrikar’s health.

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8 dead, 5 injured after blast at firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the explosion.

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22-year-old soldier injured in stone throwing in Jammu and Kashmir, dies

Rajendra Singh was fatally injured during stone pelting near Anantnag bypass tri junction on the national highway on Thursday evening.

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India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli wanted to test his team by batting first in 2nd...

Ian Bishop said that batting first in Visakhapatnam was a ploy by Virat Kohli to test his team with just a handful of ODIs to go before the 2019 ICC World Cup in England and Wales.

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BJP, JDU to contest equal number of seats for Lok Sabha polls, confirm Amit Shah,...

The announcement was made after BJP chief Amit Shah’s meeting with Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday.

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Rahul Gandhi courts arrest at big CBI protest, spends 50 minutes at police stat...

The Congress, which marched from Dayal Singh College on Lodhi Road to the CBI headquarters about a kilometre away, has termed the move against Verma “illegal and unconstitutional”.

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India must continue to push for the US to accommodate its perspectives

India needs the autonomy to shape its relations with Russia in accordance with its political, economic and security interests

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Palliative care for the elderly should be considered a human rights issue

Long term care of the elderly should include care for enabling participation in cultural, economic and social life, fulfilment of their right to life of dignity as well as support for rehabilitation and prevention of old age problems

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The Gujarat model is under strain

Its centralising tendencies might have worked in a small state but now finds itself under strain when sought to be replicated at the Centre where the diverse nature of work and sheer scale of the government machine militates against any obsessively ‘controlling’ mindset

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On charge of $90 million exit package to #MeToo accused, Google's strong rebutt...

Google released an email sent to employees from Pichai stating that 48 people had been terminated for sexual harassment in the past two years, including 13 who were senior managers and above and that none received “an exit package.

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SC order on Alok Verma probe has strengthened the 'fairness criteria': Jaitley

Finance minister Arun Jaitley was reacting to the Supreme Court order on investigation into CBI chief Alok Verma.

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Live: Congress president Rahul Gandhi and other leaders protesting at CBI office...

In his legal challenge before the Supreme Court, CBI director Alok Verma sought stay of the Centre’s order asking him to proceed on leave and giving interim charge of his post to Nageswara Rao. Here are the live updates:

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Three IPL teams which could go for Shimron Hetmyer in the auctions

Hetmyer picks his bowlers, designates areas on the field and then gives the ball a thump. Teeming with self-confidence, the left-hander could well be a hot property come the auctions and he could not have hit form at a more opportune time.

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SC sets 2-week deadline for probe into CBI chief Alok Verma, retired judge to o...

The Supreme Court was hearing a petition filed by CBI director Alok Kumar Verma seeking a stay on the post midnight order divesting of him of duty and sending him on leave.

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Mobile phones, not cards, lead India's digital payments push

Mobile phones have become a bigger source of non-cash payment methods in retail transactions than customers swiping their cards at Point of Sale (POS) machines.

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Baazaar movie review: Saif Ali Khan can't save this stock market trash

Baazaar movie review: Despite a bullish Saif Ali Khan and a competent Radhika Apte, Baazaar is a mediocre film that tries to borrow from masterworks such as The Wolf of the Wall Street and The Big Short with disastrous results.

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Virat Kohli takes the load on his shoulders, it is not easy being him: Harbhajan...

Harbhajan Singh, the seasoned off-spinner who has shared the dressing room with Kohli, believes that Kohli’s work ethic and commitment to the cause deserves special praise.

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Nun heckled, asked to leave Father Kuriakose Kattuthara's funeral

Kuriakose Kattuthara, a priest who had also testified against Mulakkal, had been found dead under mysterious circumstances in Dasuya near Jalandhar in northern Punjab three days ago.

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Tech stocks battered after disappointing Amazon and Alphabet results

During Thursday’s official trading session, all four FANG stocks rallied by between 3 percent and 7 percent, regaining some of the territory lost in recent weeks during a broad market sell-off. The Nasdaq jumped 2.95 percent, but remained down 10 percent from its August record high close.

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Supreme Court to hear Alok Verma's plea today on CBI's midnight change of guard

In his plea, Alok Verma accused the government of interfering with the independence and autonomy of the CBI, that divesting him of his powers “overnight” was “patently illegal”.

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Halloween movie review: A rare crowd-pleasing horror sequel that'll haunt you in...

Halloween movie review: A rare Hollywood horror sequel/remake/reboot that respects the original, adds enough new twists, and works hard to please fans. Rating: 3.5/5.

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India's rickshaw revolution leaves China in the dust

Three-wheeled vehicles make up a $1.5 billion market, and manufacturers of electric versions include Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Kinetic Engineering Ltd., along with smaller outfits that assemble parts imported from China.

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PM Modi's healthcare hurdle: Educating half-a-billion beneficiaries

A month since it was formally unveiled, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s healthcare program, ‘Ayushman Bharat,’ Hindi for long live India, has benefited 112,000 people and approved claims totaling 1.4 billion rupees.

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India-Pakistan dialogue freeze set to complete a decade

Within days of the Mumbai attacks carried out by operatives of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba during November 26-29, 2008, India called off the more than a decade-old composite dialogue, with Indian diplomats saying it could no longer be business as usual.

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Delhi air pollution to spike in November, set to peak after Diwali

Air quality to worsen due to change in wind direction, warns Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority.

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Dance instructor mocks man for dance steps at religious event, shot dead

The man, whose dance steps the instructor made fun of, returned with his two friends and shot him from close range in the chest.

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Millions of passengers hit in worst ever airline data hack

The shares of Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd sank the most in almost two years, shaving $201 million off its market value, after the Hong Kong-based carrier disclosed the unauthorized access late Wednesday.

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Why at 2 am, Rahul Gandhi asks PM Narendra Modi on Alok Verma removal. Then his...

Addressing a news conference at the party headquarters in Delhi soon after his return from a two-day election campaign in Rajasthan, Gandhi said Verma was “removed in panic” because he was going to begin a probe into the Rafale deal.

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YSR Congress' Jagan Reddy attacked at Vizag airport, party says it was pre-plan...

Jagan Reddy was on his way to Hyderabad to attend the weekly trial in a case against him, when the attacker came to him to serve coffee.

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In CBI vs CBI, Supreme Court's crucial hearing on Alok Verma's petition today

Supreme Court to consider legality of government move to sideline him. Opposition threatens stir.

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P Chidambaram charged with money laundering in Aircel-Maxis case

ED has charged Chidambaram and others with allegedly laundering Rs 1.16 crore for approval given by the Congress leader to a foreign investment worth Rs 3,560 crore when he was finance minister in 2006.

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Book Excerpt: Why Shashi Tharoor thinks Narendra Modi is a paradoxical PM

Extracts from different chapters of the Congress leader’s new book, in which he argues that the PM is caught between liberal objectives and illiberal forces.

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BCCI forms three-member independent committee to look into sexual harassment allegations...

The committee will comprise of Justice Rakesh Sharma (former Judge, Allahabad High Court),Smt. Barkha Singh (former Chairperson, Delhi Commission for Women); and Shri P. C. Sharma, IPS (Retd.) (former Director, CBI) with Justice Sharma acting as the Chairman of the committee.

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'Living in hallucination': BJP's comeback on Rahul Gandhi over Rafale row

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Congress brazenly misleading nation on Rafale: Nirmala Sitharaman

Pointing out that all the doubts and questions raised by opposition parties have already been answered, Nirmala Sitharaman charged them with changing the ‘milepost’ repeatedly.

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Why at 2am, Rahul Gandhi asks PM Narendra Modi on Alok Verma removal. Then his ...

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said CBI chief Alok Verma’s removal from the post was an “insult to the Constitution of India”.

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Over 1400 detained in Kerala as police cracks down on Sabarimala protesters, BJP...

The temple which opened for monthly pooja on October 18 - the first time after the Supreme Court verdict allowing women of all ages to worship at the temple - had witnessed large-scale violence and at least 12 women who came to worship at the shrine were prevented by angry protesters.

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First Pakistani astronaut likely to be in space in 2022, India to go in the same...

Pakistan’s first space mission has been planned for 2022 and the federal Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan approved the plan on Thursday, ahead of his maiden visit to Beijing from November 3.

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Virat Kohli gets philosophical while talking about 10000 run milestone, says 'scoring...

Kohli, who broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record to become the fastest cricketer to score 10,000 ODI runs, stressed on the fact that he still works hard to score every run at the international level.

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A reprieve for the Tamil Nadu ruling faction

The upcoming polls for the 39 Lok Sabha and the 20 assembly seats means that the ruling party has only a short window to get its act together

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Amnesty International's Bengaluru offices raided by Enforcement Directorate

Officials said the ED is looking at a possible and alleged violation of the FEMA linked to an earlier Union home ministry’s probe into the NGO’s accounts.

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How this Mumbai woman started life afresh after divorce is winning love on Face...

If you’re looking for a second chance or a do over, this post will offer some inspiration

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In Aircel-Maxis case, ED names former Union minister P Chidambaram as accused

The Enforcement Directorate named former Union minister P Chidambaram and eight others in its charge sheet in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case.

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YSR Cong's Jagan Mohan Reddy attacked at Vizag airport by man who offered coffee

YSR Congress president Jagan Mohan Reddy was at the Vizag airport to catch a flight to Hyderabad.

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Four detained outside Alok Verma's house were IB officers on routine duty: Cent...

4 men detained from outside the Janpath house of CBI’s Alok Verma were Intelligence Bureau officials on routine patrol duty, Union Home Ministry official said.

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People clicked photos as victims bled on road, recounts witness at Gurugram sho...

Ritu Garg, 38, and Dhruv Garg, 18, were shot by the judge’s personal security officer, Mahipal Singh, in broad daylight at Arcadia Market in Sector 49. Ritu died due to excessive bleeding later that night and Dhruv was declared brain dead on Tuesday.

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India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli in 2018 - Numbers show Indian skipper's superhuman...

After scoring 1,460 runs in 2017 from 26 ODIs at an average of 76.84 in 2017, India skipper Virat Kohli has done one better this year. In just 11 ODIs, he has amassed 1,046 runs at an average of 149.42.

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What we know about the explosive devices mailed to Obama, Clinton

All the confirmed bombs appeared to come from the same person or persons. None of the explosives detonated, and no one was hurt.

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Delhi Police question 4 people detained outside CBI chief Alok Verma's house

The four are being questioned by police. More details are awaited.

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How to travel the new, $800 billion Silk Road

The series of once-legendary pathways connecting cities, from Kashgar to Paro to Constantinople, which originated at the dawn of the common era and collapsed with the fall of the Mongol empire, is now being reborn as a network of highways, railways, and airports linking 65 countries.

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Income tax officials conduct raids on VV Minerals, owner in Tamil Nadu: Reports

Tax officials were conducting raiding around at 100 locations in Tamil Nadu, according to reports.

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This transgender CEO is building a Thai entertainment empire

Transgender people in Thailand often encounter barriers to employment and exclusion from many jobs, especially in the civil service, according to 2015 research commissioned by the International Labor Organization, a United Nations labor agency.

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PM Narendra Modi calls for 'tax-plus one' system, urges citizens to help build ...

PM Modi launched the ‘Main Nahi Hum’ portal to help firms use their technology and resources towards various social causes.

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At 33rd position, IIT-Bombay top Indian institute in QS ranking of Asian varsit...

Not far below its counterpart in Mumbai, IIT Delhi bagged the 40th rank while IIT Madras was placed at the 48th position. A host of Indian institutions figured in the top 100 slots but none made it to the top 30.

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Haze engulfs Delhi as air pollution logs a big spike

Delhi witnessed a weeklong spell of smog in November 2017, when the AQI shot up to 486, prompting chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to describe Delhi as a “gas chamber”, declare a public health emergency, and order that schools be shut.

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In night operation, CBI loses chief Alok Verma, deputy Rakesh Asthana

The government asked M Nageswar Rao, a 1986-batch Orissa cadre officer and the senior-most joint director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, to look after the duties and functions of the CBI director.

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Murali Kartik refers to Shai Hope as Shimron Hetmyer, Twitterati lashes out

The second ODI between the two teams ended in a thrilling tie after Shai Hope’s 123* cancelled out Virat Kohli’s record-breaking innings (157*) at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.

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In plea before SC, Alok Verma claims govt interference in sensitive cases

CBI director Alok Verma has moved the top court under Article 32 of the Constitution and said the DoPT order violated statutory provisions under which CBI is expected to function independently.

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Veteran Lal Thanhawla to lead Congress campaign in Mizoram, aims for hat-trick

In the 2018 Mizoram assembly election, the Congress, in power since 2008, is battling desertions—as many as 4 MLAs left the party to join other parties, anti-incumbency and growing influence of regional players and the Bharatiya Janata Party —which is ruling or sharing power in six of the seven states in the region.

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'Well he is running things': Donald Trump hints at Saudi crown prince's role in...

Saudi Arabia has given conflicting accounts about Khashoggi’s killing. It first denied his death and later said Jamal Khashoggi - a US resident and columnist for the Washington Post - died inside the consulate after a fight.

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OnePlus 6T: Here's why OxygenOS is crucial for OnePlus 6 successor

OnePlus 6T may have the best hardware and specifications, but what about the software? Let’s take a look at the latest version of OxygenOS that will power the next flagship phone.

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Woman who was allegedly raped by two brothers in Goa for 10 years breaks silence

The woman, who is a member of a joint family living in Verem village near here, decided to break her silence now and approach police because the sexual abuse continued till recently, said Porvorim Police Inspector Paresh Naik.

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Israel to supply missile defence systems to India for $777 million

The Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile system is an operational Air and Missile Defence (AMD) system used by Israel’s navy as well as by India’s navy, air and land forces.

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India devising trade deal to boost exports to China

India wants China to scrap levies on items including uncombed single cotton apart from castor oil, menthol, granite, diamonds and glass envelopes for picture tubes when negotiations for expansion come up in April 2019.

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Bomb found at home of Hillary and Bill Clinton in New York City suburb

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Boat carrying 20 including top Maharashtra bureaucrat capsizes near Mumbai

A Maharashtra government boat carrying senior government officials including the state’s top bureaucrat Dinesh Kumar Jain capsized near Prongs Reef Lighthouse.

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Virat Kohli fastest to reach 10,000 ODI runs, breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record

Kohli went past the milestone when he reached 81 in his innings and thus became the fastest to 10,000 ODI runs in terms of innings.

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Turkey prez aide alleges Saudi crown prince's role in Jamal Kashoggi murder, says...

The allegation by Ilnur Cevik came a day after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounced the killing but stopped short of implicating the brash young leader, whose ambitions for a modernized Saudi Arabia have been undermined by his penchant for making enemies at home and abroad

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Etihad flight diverted to Mumbai after Indonesia woman delivers baby mid-air

The flight, EY-474, was diverted to Mumbai airport and the woman was rushed to a hospital in Andheri. She is now recuperating with her newborn baby.

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Paytm extortion case: Accused denied bail, family claims she is being framed

The defense lawyers also argued that the couple, Sonia Dhawan and Roopak Jain, had not seen their 8-year-old son for two days and should be granted bail. Family members of Dhawan are now planning to approach a higher court.

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Another research scholar among two militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Sabzar Ahmad Sofi, who was pursuing his PhD at Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi but joined militancy in 2016 after killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, was the second research scholar-turned-militant to be killed in an encounter this month after Manan Wani.

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CBI chief Alok Verma did not cooperate with CVC in probe against him, says govt

Union minister Arun Jaitley said the government’s decision to remove CBI director Alok Verma and special director Rakesh Asthana was based on the CVC’s recommendations.

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India vs West Indies, live cricket score, 2nd ODI in Vizag: Kohli nears 10,000-run...

India vs West Indies 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates: Catch all the action from the second game of the five-match series between India and West Indies from the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Vizag with our LIVE blog.

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In plea before SC, Alok Verma alludes to govt inference in sensitive probes

In his petition, Alok Verma accused Rakesh Asthana of creating hurdles in decisions crucial to the progress of investigation in sensitive cases, some of them being monitored by SC.

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India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli becomes fastest Indian to score 4000 ODI runs...

Kohli surpassed his idol Sachin Tendulkar yet again by becoming the batsman to take least number of innings to complete 4000 runs on home soil for India.

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US to revoke Saudi visas in aftermath of Khashoggi 'killing'

More than a fortnight after Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi went missing from the Saudi consulate in Istanbul and denials over any knowledge of his whereabouts, Saudi Arabia confirmed that Khashoggi was killed on the premises, triggering a backlash from global powers.

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CBI feud Live updates: Officials considered close to Alok Verma transferred

A day after CBI chief Alok Verma divested his deputy Rakesh Athana of all his cases, the government stripped both men of their charge and appointed an interim director. Here are the live updates.

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Citing 'zero public appearance', Goa Congress MLAs seek a meeting with CM Manohar...

Parrikar was admitted to the AIIMS in Delhi for a month for treatment of a pancreatic ailment and returned to Goa recently.

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Watch: Dramatic footage of escalator failure in Rome, 20 injured

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In late night order, govt strips CBI chief Alok Verma of charge

Rakesh Asthana, the second senior-most officer in the federal agency who has been accused of taking bribes, secured protection from arrest from the high court, which ordered a ‘status quo’ until the next hearing on October 29.

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How the CBI feud between chief Alok Verma and deputy Rakesh Asthana unfolded

Hindustan Times chronicles the key developments in the bitter saga between CBI director Alok Verma and his deputy Rakesh Asthana.

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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis defends wife on selfie row says she has own intellect

A controversy erupted after a video of Amruta clicking selfie while sitting on the edge of the cruise ship went viral. The video shows security personnel trying to persuade her to return to a safer spot.

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Stolen Paytm data included passwords, PIN of founder Vijay Shekar's accounts and...

The woman employee of Paytm founder and chief executive officer Vijay Shekhar Sharma, who had access to Sharma’s personal laptop, had allegedly stolen the data and was blackmailing him to the rune of ₹20 crore.

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Team India on the brink of ODI record at Vizag, remain torchbearers of 50-over ...

By the time Kapil Dev’s team landed in England to take part in the third 50-over World Cup, India had managed to win only two ODI series.

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Snake and ladders game organised in Rajasthan's Barmer to motivate voters

Climbing the ladder meant the voter ensured registration in electoral rolls, cast their vote, generated awareness among other people, and helped the aged or specially-abled people in the voting process.

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Firecrackers with same glow but causing less pollution in works

Scientists have been able to reduce the emission levels by making some changes in chemical compositions.

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Centre puts OCI card within reach of foreign nationals married to Indians

A registered OCI is granted multiple entry, multi-purpose, lifelong visa for visiting India. He or she is exempted from registration with foreign regional registration officer or foreign registration officer for any length of stay in India, an official said.

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Boss trying to frame me, CBI No. 2 Rakesh Asthana tells court

Rakesh Asthana, the second senior-most officer in the federal agency who has been accused of taking bribes, secured protection from arrest from the high court, which ordered a ‘status quo’ until the next hearing on October 29.

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'Flying away with hills like Hanuman': SC on illegal mining in Rajasthan

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To reduce pollution, Supreme Court sets 2-hour window for crackers this Diwali

The Supreme Court made only the sale of “green and improved” fireworks mandatory at least in the national capital region (NCR) centred on New Delhi.

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Jamal Khashoggi's body parts found in Saudi consul general's home: Report

The body parts of murdered dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi have been found at the Saudi consul general’s home in Istanbul, a UK-based broadcaster reported on Tuesday.

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Two dead, many injured in stampede at foot overbridge in Howrah's Santragachhi station,...

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Pakistani PM Imran Khan vows to hold peace talks with India after Lok Sabha polls...

Imran Khan made the announcement during a speech at a Saudi Arabian investment conference where the newly minted leader launched a charm offensive targeting potential investors as Pakistan seeks to secure funds amid a yawning balance of payment crisis.

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Preserve phone, Delhi High Court tells CBI No. 2 Rakesh Asthana; says no arrest...

CBI special director Asthana had approached the Delhi High Court to seek protection against arrest. Asthana’s petition comes hours after CBI officer Devender Kumar, who was arrested yesterday, asked the high court to cancel the bribery case filed against them.

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Congress-led grand alliance in Telangana struggles on seats as TRS gathers steam

The Congress, according to sources, wants its alliance partners to be realistic and is ready to concede three to seven seats to the TJS, four to CPI and 12 seats to the TDP.

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Tanushree Dutta sues Rakhi Sawant for Rs 10 cr, gets threatened with Rs 50 cr c...

Actor Tanushree Dutta has sued Rakhi Sawant for Rs 10 crore after Rakhi made comments questioning her motivations in the ongoing #MeToo movement. Rakhi has now threatened Tanushree with a countersuit.

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SC concerned about 31 'missing' hills in Rajasthan, sees link to Delhi air

Rampant mining in the Aravalli mountain range has led to disappearance of 31 hills which has serious environmental consequences.

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CBI No. 2 Rakesh Asthana fears arrest, moves high court for protection

The CBI has filed a bribery case against its No. 2 officer, special director Rakesh Asthana, who had written to the government listing several charges against his boss, the agency’s director Alok Verma.

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No blanket ban, but SC puts checks on firecrackers this Diwali

The Supreme Court had earlier said all aspects, including the fundamental right of livelihood of firecracker manufacturers and the right to health of over 1.3 billion people in the country, needs to be taken into account while considering a plea for the ban.

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Supreme Court to hear Sabarimala petitions before temple reopening in Nov

There were 19 review petitions pending in Supreme Court seeking a review of its order allowing women of all ages entry into the Sabarimala temple.

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RSS turned Sabarimala pilgrim spot into a battleground: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vija...

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan was commenting on the protests that prevented the entry of women of menstruating age inside the Sabarimala temple despite the Supreme Cour order.

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How the man behind Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi murder ran the killing via ...

Saud al-Qahtani, a top aide of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, ran social media for him. He masterminded the arrest of hundreds of his country’s elite. And, according to sources, he ran journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul by giving orders over Skype.

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World's longest sea bridge in China can soak in super typhoon, magnitude-8 quake

The $15 billion, 55-km HKZM bridge is tipped to be the catalyst of a new economic hub in south China.

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Trump's trade war offers the Indian IT sector an opening

Helping the US bring manufacturing back home could create a $100-bn market for Indian farms

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The lack of upward mobility among Muslims is our democracy's failure

The historical and political marginalisation of Muslims is significant. The political mobilisation around communities explicitly work against Muslims

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India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni in the race to achieve same record

The Indian captain is also only 47 runs away from surpassing Sachin Tendulkar in the list of most runs against West Indies by an Indian batsman in ODIs.

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Paytm employee allegedly steals data from CEO's laptop, demands 20 crore

The woman employee had access to Sharma’s personal laptop and had allegedly stolen the data and was blackmailing him to cough up ₹20 crore.

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Ring Road stretch repair set to cripple south Delhi again

According to a senior official, parts of the Nehru Nagar overbridge have developed cracks and need strengthening, while some other fitments need to be changed entirely.

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Defence, connectivity key in PM Narendra Modi's Japan visit

PM Narendra Modi to scheduled to visit Japan on October 28-29 for an annual summit with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe.

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Ind vs WI: Be it MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, they have all backed youngsters...

Having played under three different captains now — MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma — Chahal feels that they have all ensured that youngsters feel at home in the dressing room.

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Former chief ministers' sons to contest for same seat in Karnataka battle royale

In Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat, the BJP has fielded BY Raghavendra, son of state BJP president BS Yeddyurappa, a former CM. The Congress-JD(S) coalition has nominated Madhu Bangarappa, son of former CM S Bangarappa, while JD(U) candidate Mahima Patel’s father JH Patel was also CM.

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IIMs may soon be able to admit students directly for PhDs after graduation

IIMs may soon be able to admit students directly for PhDs after graduation as the Human Resource Development ministry after consultations with higher education sector regulators UGC and AICTE is set to finalise norms in this regard.

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Let law take its own course, PM Narendra Modi told CBI boss on case against dep...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told CBI chief Alok Verma to “let law take its own course” when the latter briefed him on the allegations against agency special director Rakesh Asthana, an official said.

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Can't fight next war like last one, says army chief Gen Bipin Rawat

Modern armies are doing away with large-sized formations as future wars will be fought differently, army chief General Bipin Rawat said.

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Amritsar train accident: Will adopt children affected by tragedy, says Sidhu

Punjab minister and Amritsar East MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday said he will adopt child victims of Friday’s train accident and take responsibility for the affected families

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Won't protect anybody: Congress refuses to back Oomen Chandy, KC Venugopal on sexual...

Congress spokesperson and Mahila Congress chief Sushmita Dev said an FIR has been filed and the women have every right to file it and the police has every right to investigate.

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No official decision on PM candidate yet: P Chidambaram

P Chidambaram said the Opposition constituents would take a decision on who will be the prime minister in case it wins the next year’s Lok Sabha poll.

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CBI special director Asthana likely to be sent back to Gujarat: Official

The agency had filed a corruption case against Asthana on a complaint from Hyderabad-based businessman Sana Satish Babu last week and CBI chief Alok Verma had Sunday briefed prime minister Narendra Modi on the allegations against him

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Sabarimala closes doors, stares at November challenge

On Monday, two women, including a Dalit activist, tried to enter the temple but had to go back due to protests.

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'Padmaavat-like' protest: Kannada group warns against casting Sunny Leone in film...

According to the activists, Veeramdevi had built many temples in what is now Karnataka and, hence, their religious sentiments would be hurt if she is played by Sunny Leone.

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Congress fields Vajpayee's niece Karuna Shukla against Chhattisgarh CM Raman Si...

The seat is among the 18 seats where voting will be held in the first phase of state assembly elections November 12.

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Saudi Arabia sent Jamal Khashoggi look-alike to build false trail in Istanbul, Saudi...

The use of a “body double” suggests a premeditated plan to make Khashoggi disappear, through death or abduction, and to cover it up — possibly contradicting Saudi insistence that his death was the accidental result of an altercation.

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India responds to Imran Khan's tweet on Kashmir with a stinging takedown

Imran Khan’s tweet was a reference to the death of six civilians in a blast at a house in south Kashmir on Sunday.

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For 'missing Priyanka' posters in Rae Bareli, Congress blames turncoats

The headline of the posters read “Madam Priyanka Vadra is missing,” with “emotional blackmailer” written below her picture.

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The Congress will benefit by being pragmatic about its prospects in 2019

Should the Congress wins a significant number of the seats it contests, the party can pretty much choose who it wants as PM

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The Amritsar train tragedy was waiting to happen

There are several learnings from this tragedy. Organisers of such events must regulate permission. Events should only be held in grounds that are safe for attendees. The police must ensure proper crowd control and management at large events.

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Amritsar train accident: Warned people 10 times not to stand on tracks, says event...

Saurabh Madan alias Mithu, who went into hiding after kin of the victims in Friday’s tragedy blamed him, said there were no lapses from his side.

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ICYMI: 13-year-old steals mom's BMW. The moment she catches him is crazy viral

Watch the video to see what happened when the mother caught the boy

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Ex-BSP leader's son, who waved gun at Delhi hotel, to be in jail till Nov 5

Metropolitan Magistrate Dharmendra Singh sent the accused to jail till November 5 after the police said that he was not required for further custodial interrogation.

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CBI arrests its official in case against special director Rakesh Asthana

The CBI said Devender Kumar was arrested on charges of falsification of records in an ongoing investigation.

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Dalit activist makes failed bid to reach Sabarimala, temple doors close tonight

When the bus she was travelling on with police personnel was about to reach Pamba, a group of BJP workers and other protesters, blocked the road and forced her to alight.

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'Okay to share husband, not stage,' Radha on Raja Reddy's second marriage

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OnePlus 6T: New OnePlus flagship phone steps up low-light photography game

Expect much better photos in low light from OnePlus 6T. Here’s everything you need to know about the new OnePlus phone.

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Fire rages on at Delhi's Bhalswa landfill site

The fire at Bhalswa landfill site broke out at 2 pm on October 20, a Delhi Fire Service official said, adding firefighting was still going on at the site.

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Making a Murderer Part 2 review: Netflix's phenomenal true crime series promises...

Making a Murderer Part 2 review: Netflix’s phenomenal true crime show revisits the unfolding modern tragedy of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey with chilling results. Rating: 4/5.

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India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma sometimes bat like they are playing...

While Kohli was the aggressor, Rohit preferred to play second fiddle as India chased down the target of 323 with 47 balls to spare.

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India must balance its strategic interests with Bhutan's aspirations

As India takes steps connected to its legitimate security concerns in the region, it must ensure that it is not perceived as an overbearing presence but one that has the best interests of the Bhutanese people at heart

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NASA names gamma constellations after The Hulk and Godzilla

The constellations, constructed with sources visible through its gamma-ray telescope, were devised to celebrate the completion of 10 years of operations of the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope.

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Priest who claimed church hushed up rape charge against bishop Mulakkal found d...

Father Kuriakose Kattuthara had claimed that there were attempts by the church to hush up the sexual assault complaint of the nun against bishop Mulakkal of Jalandhar diocese.

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5 killed as bus rams into truck on Pune-Ahmednagar highway

Officials said the bus had started from Aurangabad was heading towards Pune when the accident took place at Wadegavhan village in Parner taluk of Ahmednagar district.

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World's fastest growing economy India is home to 10 most polluted cities

India has long struggled to pull together the type of coordinated national approach that’s helped China reduce pollution.

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India vs West Indies: Team India Report Card - How Virat Kohli and Co. fared at...

The captain and vice-captain took control of the chase after Shikhar Dhawan’s early dismissal and posted a stand of 246 runs for the second wicket against a hapless Windies attack.

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BJP does some math for plan to buck anti-incumbency in Madhya Pradesh

BJP leaders familiar with the ticket selection process said the party’s surveys over the last six months suggest that there is “strong” anti-incumbency against 35 to 40% of the lawmakers.

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Delhi man kills wife, sits next to body for 24 hours with daughter on lap before...

Kamil allegedly strangled his wife Reshma to death in front of their two-year-old daughter in Delhi’s Kamla Market area. Police said he then proceeded to sit with the body and with the child on his lap for more than 24 hours, before going to a police station to surrender.

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400 fuel pumps shut in Delhi today, Kejriwal says 'BJP-sponsored strike'

The Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti, one of the major auto-taxi unions in Delhi also called for a one-day strike to protest against the Delhi government’s policies on cab aggregators Uber and Ola, and the Centre’s rule on speed governors.

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Delhi's air quality remains poor, set to plunge further this week

Delhi implemented the Graded response Action Plan (GRAP) on Sunday. An increase in wind speeds led to a ‘marginal’ and ‘temporary’ drop in city’s air quality.

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Virat Kohli slams 60th International ton, leaves legends behind

The Indian captain took guard against West Indies and scythed the bowling attack all over the place to register his 36th ODI century.

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