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The widow of a Kanpur businessman who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack has called for the boycott of the upcoming cricket match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for this Sunday. Aishanya, the widow of Shubham Dwivedi, criticised the Board of Control...
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As no theatres were screening his controversial film The Bengal Files across West Bengal since its national release on September 5, director Vivek Agnihotri on Saturday said it rankles him that people of the state are being prevented from watching the movie.The movie on communal riots during...
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Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane on Saturday mocked Shiv Sena-UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray over his opposition to the India-Pakistan cricket match and said he would attend the upcoming India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match silently, wearing a burqa. The upcoming India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that Bharat Ratna awardee Bhupen Hazarika's songs continue to unite India and give energy to its people.Addressing the musical doyen's birth centenary celebrations in Guwahati, Modi said his creations encompass the concept of 'Ek Bharat Shrestha...
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The Delhi Police on Saturday registered an FIR on a BJP worker's complaint over an AI-generated deepfake video posted by the Bihar Congress unit on its X handle that allegedly tarnished the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother, an official said. The...
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Over 10,000 people in Meghalaya have registered for 300 constable vacancies in the Border Security Force (BSF), prompting the force to extend its ongoing recruitment drive in the state till September 18, officials said on Saturday.The overwhelming turnout reflects the enthusiasm of young men and...
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United States President Donald Trump on Saturday said NATO countries should impose 50 to 100 per cent tariffs on China and stop buying oil from Russia to help end the Ukraine conflict. Trump's post on Truth Social comes a day after the US asked G7 countries to impose tariffs on countries...
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The Leader of Opposition in Uttarakhand assembly, Yashpal Arya, has accused the state government of giving 142 acres of land in Mussoorie worth Rs 30,000 crore to a firm belonging to yoga guru Ramdev's aide Balkrishna on a nominal annual rent of Rs 1 crore, and demanded a probe into the matter by...
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As India and Pakistan all set to lock horns in Dubai on Sunday in the Asia Cup, here is the head to head stats of both the teams in T20Is.
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Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Saturday arrived at the civil hospital to meet the injured Gen Z protesters. A huge press pool and supporters were seen surrounding the PM's convoy. Nepal witnesses a violent nation-wide agitation triggered by a social media ban. The...
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A decision regarding the India-Pakistan cricket match has been taken at the appropriate forum, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar has said, even as he acknowledged different opinions on the issue. The country has a population of 140 crore. In such a vast country,...
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Actor Aamir Khan's team on Saturday dismissed reports suggesting the Bollywood superstar had criticised Rajinikanth's latest film Coolie, in which he appears in a cameo. A screenshot of a newspaper article has been circulating on social media in recent days, in which the actor was quoted as...
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Gita Gopinath, former IMF Chief Economist and Deputy Managing Director, now back again at Harvard as a Professor, believes dollar dominance is unlikely to change in the near future, citing the strength of American institutions and its financial markets as critical factors. During her tenure...
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In his first reference to Nepal after the recent violent unrest in the Himalayan nation, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday emphasised that small things, if neglected, can turn into bigger problems, as was visible in the neighbouring country, saying issues must be addressed...
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Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (Retd) on Saturday shared his insights on India's Operation Sindoor, highlighting key aspects of the operation, emphasising India's strategic victory. In an interview with ANI, Dhillon said that India struck 11 Pakistani airbases with precision on May 10, with none of...
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay's address from atop his campaign vehicle in Tiruchirappalli on Saturday was marred by audio issues and out of his 20-minute speech, barely one to two minutes was audible and clear.Cadres, fans and the people who had gathered in thousands chanted 'Vijay, Vijay'...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki on assuming office, calling her appointment a shining example of women empowerment.Addressing a rally in the Manipur capital, Modi said, I want to congratulate Karki on behalf of 140 crore Indians.Former Chief...
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The Pakistan army said at least 12 soldiers and 35 terrorists allegedly belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have been killed in two separate operations in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's media wing,...
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Former Union minister and BJP leader Maneka Gandhi on Saturday expressed confidence that kabutarkhanas (pigeon feeding spots) in Mumbai will be reopened, saying that pigeons have not caused any harm, while firecrackers have contributed more to pollution.Speaking to reporters in Mumbai after...
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Activists of the youth wings of the Congress and Manipur Peoples' Party (MPP) held demonstrations near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's programme venue in Imphal on Saturday, protesting against the PM's trip to the strife-torn state and terming it a political ploy. Holding placards, the...
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The US has asked G7 countries to impose tariffs on countries purchasing oil from Russia, asserting that only unified efforts that cut off funding to Moscow's war machine at source can apply sufficient pressure to end the senseless killing. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the...
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Terming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Manipur a pit stop, the Congress on Saturday alleged that the trip is tokenism and a grave insult to the people of the state. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Modi of organising a grand welcome ceremony for himself and claimed that...
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More than six crore income tax returns for Assessment Year 2025-26 have been filed so far, the Income Tax department said on Saturday.The last date to file ITRs without penalty is September 15.Thank you taxpayers & tax professionals for helping us reach the milestone of 6 crore Income Tax...
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The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday protested against the upcoming India-Pakistan cricket match, with its Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj accusing the Centre of humiliating the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. There was no immediate reaction available from the government or the BJP.AAP...
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Urging various outfits to shun violence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that his government was with the people of Manipur and wanted to make the state a symbol of peace and prosperity.Addressing a public meeting in Kuki-dominated Churachandpur district during his first visit...
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Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said playing a cricket match with Pakistan is an insult to national sentiments as Indian soldiers are sacrificing their lives on the borders, and announced protests across Maharashtra. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Thackeray said...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with several people displaced due to Manipur ethnic violence at Churachandpur's Peace Ground, officials said. Modi listened to the concerns of the families of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and assured them of the Centre's commitment...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Imphal on Saturday afternoon on his first visit to Manipur after ethnic violence broke out in May 2023, and then went straight to the Kuki-dominated Churachandpur by road amid heavy rain.Earlier, he was scheduled to fly directly from the Mizoram capital,...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was heading to the Kuki stronghold of Churachandpur by road on Saturday afternoon after landing in Manipur's capital Imphal amid heavy rains, officials said.Earlier, he was scheduled to fly directly from the Mizoram capital, Aizawl, to Churachandpur following his...
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Four people were injured after a speeding car crashed into them on a footpath in the eastern suburbs here on Saturday morning, police said.The accident occurred at LBS Marg in Ghatkopar around 6.30 am, an official said.He said a speeding car lost control and veered onto the footpath, crashing...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Imphal on Saturday on his first visit to Manipur after ethnic violence broke out in May 2023.Modi was received at the Imphal airport by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel.He will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for...
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Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, filed a bail petition.The judicial magistrate first class of Sohra sub-division fixed September 17 for hearing her petition.Additional Public Prosecutor Tushar Chandra said the petition was filed on...
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder, actor-politician Vijay was accorded a rousing reception here on Saturday by his party workers and admirers just before the start of his campaign for the 2026 Assembly election. As soon as Vijay arrived at the airport here from Chennai by a chartered flight,...
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Several vehicles were buried under debris, and farms were damaged due to a cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district in the wee hours of Saturday. However, no casualty was reported, officials said. The cloudburst occurred in Gutrahan village in the Namhol area of Naina Devi...
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Four men allegedly looted around six tonnes of copper scrap after injecting a truck driver with a sedative in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar area, police said on Saturday. The incident took place around 9 am on September 9 when the driver, identified as 27-year-old Manish Kumar, a resident of...
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Heavy rains lashed Manipur on Saturday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the state. Ankle-deep water was seen in parts of the Kangla Fort in Imphal, where Modi will address a public gathering. Heavy rains were also reported in the Churachandpur town. In a...
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Mumbai police have registered a case against unidentified persons in connection with the bomb threat email sent to the Bombay high court, an official said on Saturday. A case has been registered at Azad Maidan police station under section 353 (1) (whoever makes, publishes or circulates any...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrivs in Aizawl, Mizoram on Saturday./ANI on X
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Aizawl on Saturday to inaugurate the Rs 8,070-crore Bairabi-Sairang railway line, which will link landlocked Mizoram with the rest of the country, an official said. The PM landed at Lengpui Airport at 9.10 am. He will launch the railway line and...
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder, actor-politician Vijay is all set to begin his 'I am coming,' state-wide campaign in Tiruchirappalli on Saturday for the Tamil Nadu assembly election due by March-April next year. The TVK chief, during his campaign, is expected by his supporters to sharpen...
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Veteran politician and four-time Meghalaya chief minister Donwa Dethwelson Lapang, fondly known as 'Maheh', died in a hospital here, his family said. He was 93, and is survived by his wife Amethyst Lynda Jones Blah and two children. The Meghalaya government will accord a state...
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Normalcy returns to Nepal. A view from Kathmandu city on Saturday morning./ANI on X
Authorities on Saturday lifted the curfew and restrictive orders imposed in Kathmandu Valley and other parts of Nepal, allowing daily life to gradually return to normal. The development came a day after former Chief Justice Sushila Karki on Friday became Nepal's first woman prime minister to...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Sushila Karki on taking oath as the prime minister of an interim government in Nepal, and underscored India's commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of the people of the neighbouring country. Modi posted the message on X, a...
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Congress General Secretary in-Charge Communications Jairam Ramesh on Saturday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Manipur, saying it would be a farce rather than a force for peace and harmony.He said that it has been confirmed that PM Modi would spend less than three hours...
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Former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur and his wife Nutan Thakur have been booked for alleged forgery, cheating, and misuse of official position in connection with a two-decade-old case related to an industrial plot allotment in Deoria, officials said on Friday. In response to the allegations,...
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Former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur and his wife Nutan Thakur have been booked for alleged forgery, cheating, and misuse of official position in connection with a two-decade-old case related to an industrial plot allotment in Deoria, officials said on Friday. In response to the allegations,...
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Heavy Israeli air and artillery strikes on Friday killed at least 65 Palestinians across Gaza, including 14 members of the same family, according to Al Jazeera.Al Jazeera reported that according to medical sources, 48 of the deaths were recorded in Gaza City and northern parts of the...
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Eight people were killed and more than 20 people injured when a truck ploughed into a Ganesha immersion procession at a village in Hassan district on Friday night, police sources said. The incident occurred at Mosale Hosahalli village around 8.45 pm during the final day of Ganesha...
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