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Last rites of veteran actor Nana Patekar performed with state honours at his native village, Donje village in Pune Rural.He passed away in Goa today.
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Bangladesh is seeking either a fresh Ganges water-sharing treaty with India or a revision of the existing agreement before it expires in December 2026, with Dhaka calling for an explicit guarantee of its share of the river's water.Bangladesh Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annee...
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The government has advised large social media firms to prioritise action on unlawful content related to ongoing protests based on complaints received from authorised bodies include law enforcement agencies, sources aware of the development said.The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) is learnt...
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At least four FIRs have so far been registered by the Delhi Police against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other leaders for allegedly obstructing public servants during the two-day anti-Chief Election Commissioner protests in Lutyens' Delhi, sources said...
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United States President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed reports of possible fresh strikes against Iran, saying 'productive discussions' are underway with Tehran and making clear that the United States will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections.In a post on Truth Social, Trump...
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Food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Dr Reddy's, Nestle Health Science, Tirupati Wellness, Flipkart, Amazon and Netmeds for selling health supplement products with misleading claims.In a social media post on Thursday, the FSSAI said the...
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India on Thursday advised its nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain alert and vigilant amid an evolving security situation in the Gulf kingdom, asking them to stay indoors as necessary and follow instructions issued by local authorities through official channels.The advisory by the Indian Embassy...
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The United States on Thursday suspended IT firms Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, Capgemini, Microsoft and Adobe from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme.The announcement was made by US Labour Secretary Keith Sonderling, with Vice President J D Vance, the head of the US Anti-Fraud...
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Delhi Police has tightened security in and around the official residence of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission office amid protests by opposition parties and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), officials said on Thursday.Kumar is having a Z-Plus category protection...
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Conflicts in West Asia and the Persian Gulf region have claimed the lives of 11 Indian seafarers, Shipping Secretary Vijay Kumar said on Thursday.Addressing a press conference here, Kumar said that the Indian government has repatriated 4,232 Indian seafarers safely from the Strait of Hormuz...
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Amid escalating tension between the Iran-backed Houthi militias and Saudi Arabia, an Air India flight, AI 2243, from Delhi to Saudi Arabia is reportedly returning back to India.Tarun Shukla (external link), a WSJ journalist of Indian origin, who has been tracking the aviation sector since last...
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Filmmaker Shankar has shared the first look posters of Kamal Haasan starrer Indian 3 after months of speculation that the film would be shelved after the underperformance of Indian 2 in 2024. Director Shankar shared a poster of Indian 3 on his X handle on Thursday, hinting at the beginning of...
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Air India and Air India Express on Thursday announced a hike in fuel surcharges for domestic and international flights with effect from October 9 amid soaring jet fuel prices.In a statement, Air India said Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices have witnessed significant volatility in recent months,...
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King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 19, 2026. Photograph: Stringer/Reuters
Following the attacks by Houthi militants over the last two days on Abha international airport and King Khalid international airport in Riyadh, in which three people have been killed, @Flightradar24 has posted on X that the Riyadh airport hasbeen closed again.'Last landing 80+ minutes ago....
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Actor Nana Patekar's mortal remains left for Pune on Thursday evening and he would be accorded a state funeral, officials said.The mortal remains were kept for darshan for 20 minutes before being transported to Manohar International Airport at Mopa in North Goa in a decorated ambulance.Patekar,...
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Members of the Cockroach Janta Party on Thursday staged a 'chappal protest' in Bengaluru condemning crimes against women and demanded safety and appropriate action.CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, co-convener Ashutosh Ranka and spokesperson Saurav Das joined the protest and expressed solidarity with...
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The 20th Jaipur Literature Festival, to be held from January 14 to 18, has announced its roster of power-hitting speakers.Among those lined up are Nobel laureates (Olga Tokarczuk and Esther Duflo), authors (Avni Doshi, Anamika, Geetanjali Shree, and Damodar Mauzo), journalists (Sanjoy...
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Bajrang Dal on Thursday denied having any plan to assemble its volunteers at Jantar Mantar on October 10 during the proposed protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, amid allegations that right-wing groups have been mobilised to unleash violence on the demonstrators.In an X...
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A woman from Telangana's Rajanna-Sircilla district has alleged that her husband was cheated by a job agent and forcibly recruited into the Russian Army before being deployed to the war zone near the Ukraine border.The complainant, Domati Rakshitha, approached the police seeking intervention to...
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A group of 42 former judges and retired holders of constitutional offices has issued an open letter urging political parties, the media and citizens to defend India's constitutional institutions, while expressing concern over what they described as a sustained campaign against the Election...
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Shares of Paytm, One Mobikwik Systems and other fintech firms ended lower on Thursday amid reports that a proposal to defer the rollout of merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI to January 1, from October 15, is under consideration.One 97 Communications, which owns the Paytm brand, tanked 10 per...
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From the 30 Sensex firms, ITC was the biggest loser, down by 4.24 per cent. InterGlobe Aviation dropped 3.36 per cent, Power Grid by 3.16 per cent, Bharat Electronics by 3.1 per cent, Adani Ports by 2.59 per cent and NTPC by 2.43 per cent.Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank and Infosys were the winners.
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On the face of it, it was a simple case of death.A 33-year-old man had died of a bullet injury at a hotel in Lonavla, Maharashtra.He was surrounded by his family, who said he was cleaning his grandfather's 12-bore rifle when it went off accidentally, killing him on the spot.The police duly...
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Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson who combines the classical and the modern wins Nobel Prize in Literature for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature. The prize money this year is 12 million...
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A couple of hours before his death, veteran actor Nana Patekar had messaged his friend at 3.30 am on Thursday complaining that he was not feeling well, a doctor said.The friend saw the message at 4 am and rushed to his apartment in Dona Paula near Panaji, where the actor was staying with his...
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Christa Pike in Dec 2007. J Miles Cary/ Knoxville News Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK/Reuters
Christa Pike, who survived two doses of lethal injections after a botched up execution in a Tennessee prison, is awake and walking, according to her lawyer who spoke to the BBC.Pike was sentenced to death by lethal injection. She is the first known person to survive execution by lethal...
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Sushant Singh, Photo: Kind Courtesy, @officialsushantsingh/Instagram
Sushant Singh has taken on Piyush Mishra in his latest video on Instagram. The actor mocked Mishra's gestures and tagged Naseeruddin Shah.He posted, 'Sawaal ke jawaab pe sawaal ka sawaal. Jai Hind, Jai Inqalaab... Vaghairah vaghairah vaghairah.'Sushant aimed his potshot at Piyush after the...
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The new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments is likely to be implemented from January 1, 2027, and not October 15 as originally announced.According a report in The Financial Express, while no final decision has been taken, the proposed deferment is aimed at giving merchants and the...
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The Indian stock market witnessed a bloodbath on Thursday, with the Sensex crashing over 1,000 points and the Nifty plunging below 22,250 to hit a fresh 52-week low of 22,179, as continued selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and the RBI's monetary policy tightening weighed on...
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Subhash Ghai and Aamir Khan, Photo: Panna Bandekar
Bollywood star Aamir Khan refused to get into a controversy over Sanjay Dutt's (subsequently retracted/clarified) statement on there being 'no peace in India'.The actor got up and left the event when he was asked if he agreed with Sanjay Dutt's statement.Aamir was attending an event 'Celebrate...
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A borewell being built by the Naam Foundation which was funded by Nana Patekar
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Thursday paid rich tributes to veteran actor Nana Patekar and recalled his contribution to the welfare of farmers through his NGO during a drought in Maharashtra.Patekar (76), known for his versatility and powerful screen presence across...
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Nana Patekar has died. Almost immediately after news of his death broke, social media began sharing tributes to the legendary actor. Among those remembering him was Tukaram Mundhe, FDA Commissioner ..Mundhe shared a post on X and wrote:Nana Patekar is no more.I have lost not merely an...
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Aamir Khan, Photo: Panna Banndekar
Aamir Khan has a new look. And yet, it's not.While speaking to the media at an event to Celebrate Cinema Festival 2026 in Mumbai, the actor explained the reason behind his 'grey' look: 'I am bored to dye my hair!'Movie mogul Subhash Ghai intervened: 'When you look at him in a different get up,...
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Nana Patekar cooks fish (not in image) for Smriti Irani
Ever since the news of veteran actor Nana Patekar's death broke, members of the film and television fraternity and other industries have been sharing fond memories of the late actor, who was best known for his powerful performances, including in Parinda. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and...
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Nana Patekar's son Malhar on Thursday arrived at Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where his mortal remains have been kept for postmortem.After reaching the hospital near Panaji in the afternoon, he rushed to the forensic department, said sources.The actor's nephew Sachin Patekar arrived...
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On being asked about proposed CJP protest on 10th October, former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says, We cannot say anything about the strategy.. They invited me, but we have a relationship with Gen Z. But we will see later what he does or doesn't do.On INDIA alliance's protest in Delhi, she...
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India on Thursday strongly condemned the recent attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia, asserting that targeting civilian infrastructure is completely unacceptable.Saudi authorities said three people have been killed in attacks reportedly carried out by Houthi militants over the last two days on...
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Behind Nana Patekar's effortless acting, which won him accolades, was a socially conscious citizen committed to helping families of farmers who died by suicide in Maharashtra's Marathwada region.The veteran actor had come up with the idea of providing 'Aarogya cards' to the wives of about 500...
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The story of Indian sportspersons is one of struggle, hardship, denial and more.But what Haryana's state-level athletes had to endure was something of a different kind.For four days, they lost access to the Tau Devi Lal stadium in Gurgaon because Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini's helicopter...
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The persistent sell-off in the stock markets gathered pace on Thursday, with the Nifty and the Sensex crashing over 1 per cent.The fresh flare-up in crude oil prices, rising bond yields and expectations of central bank rate hikes to tame inflation are driving the decline.The Sensex and Nifty are...
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Air India will offer travel SIM cards to passengers for their overseas trips.EasyRoam, an Air India-branded travel SIM card that offers international roaming services, has been developed in partnership with Tata Communications.The ancillary product will be available for purchase as a physical...
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Nana Patekar and Rajpal Yadav pose for a photo
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Thursday condoled the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar, saying that apart from achieving excellence in acting, he inspired people to engage in positive discussions on socially significant issues.The 76-year-old actor passed away in Goa early on...
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Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Thursday said students' demands should be heard with sympathy and criticised the use of force.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 21st FICCI Higher Education Summit in New Delhi, Joshi said students are our children and should be dealt with as...
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Twenty rebel TMC MPs, who aligned themselves with the NCPI, have sought an additional 15 days to respond to notices issued by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on a petition seeking their disqualification under the anti-defection law, parliamentarian Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar said on Thursday.The move comes...
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar's sudden death has left the film industry mourning, with actor-director Annu Kapoor recalling his long-standing association with the late actor and the trust Patekar showed in him early in his directorial career.Patekar died at the age of 75 on Thursday after suffering...
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On Thursday, during intraday trading, shares of oil marketing companies, aviation firms, paint manufacturers and tyre makers fell by around 1-5 per cent.The decline was attributed to a surge in crude oil prices amid renewed concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East.Shares of Hindustan...
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Fearless and full of life -- that's how Bollywood star Sunny Deol will always remember veteran actor Nana Patekar, who left for his heavenly abode on October 8. After learning about the sudden death of Nana Patekar, Sunny paid his condolences via an emotional post on Instagram. He shared that...
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has cited a US Congressional Research Service (CRS) report listing 81 US military aircraft reportedly lost or damaged during operations against Iran, saying the real toll is far higher.In a post on X on Thursday, Araghchi said, In May, the...
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BEST Undertaking, which runs Mumbai's once-reputed intra-city bus service, recently held a recruitment exam for bus conductors.Over 13,000 aspirants appeared for 367 posts -- but this is not about the state of employment in Urbs Prima Indis or the nation at large.Most of the job-seekers who...
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At the height of the Kargil War in 1999, Nana Patekar put his acting career on hold and sought permission to join the Indian Army at the war front, a chapter of his life that the veteran actor recalled years later during his appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati.Patekar, who died on Thursday at the...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away early this morning. Speaking during the 10th edition of India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi, PM Modi recalled Patekar's career and said the actor had won audiences over with the different characters he...
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The Nanded district administration in Maharashtra has imposed restrictions on the large-scale purchase, transportation and unnecessary industrial use of crop residues to ensure adequate fodder availability for livestock amid drought conditions, officials said.The order, issued by Nanded Collector...
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Sunny Deol and Nana Patekar at the premiere of the film 'Gadar 2'
The last rites of veteran actor Nana Patekar will be performed at his farmhouse in Maharashtra's Pune district on Thursday, a representative of his social organisation said.Patekar, 76, passed away at his residence in Goa early on Thursday.The mortal remains will be brought (to Pune) by around 5...
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Actor Nana Patekar was declared dead after he was brought to a hospital in Goa following a cardiac arrest, Dr Shekhar Salkar, Chief of the Oncology Department at Manipal Hospital, told ANI.According to Dr Salkar, the actor was brought to the hospital in the early hours of Thursday after he became...
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United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has asserted that Iran will be permanently barred from obtaining nuclear weapons under President Donald Trump, simultaneously accusing Tehran of amassing an extensive stockpile of ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial systems designed to insulate its...
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Delhi Police have registered three FIRs in connection with the Opposition's Wednesday protest, with more cases being registered in the matter, Delhi Police said on Thursday.The cases have been registered under various sections related to alleged assault on police personnel, obstruction of...
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Superstar Rajinikanth on Thursday condoled the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his versatility and powerful screen presence.In a post on 'X', Rajinikanth said: I can't believe my dear friend Nanaji is no longer with us. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his...
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The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish a degree-granting campus in Hyderabad, making it the first US public university to receive such approval in India.CU Denver plans to admit its first cohort...
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his versatility and powerful screen presence across films such as Salaam Bombay!, Khamoshi and Welcome, passed away at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday.He was 76.Patekar is suspected to have suffered a heart attack, according to sources.The...
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Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Thursday announced that veteran actor Nana Patekar will be accorded a state funeral in recognition of his contribution to theatre and cinema.The Devendra Fadnavis government took the decision considering Patekar's unparalleled contribution to...
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Just three days before his untimely passing, Nana Patekar had stood before an audience at a social event in Goa and, with his characteristic style, remarked that everyone has to go someday and I don't know whether I will be here tomorrow.His words now linger, reflecting the humility and depth of...
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Sunny Deol, Nana Patekar and Utkarsh Sharma pose for a photo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar and said he gave the audience characters that will be remembered for generations.Patekar, known for his versatility and powerful screen presence, died at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday.Few...
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday described the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar as a massive shock to the heart, recalling his close friendship with the actor and his contribution to Marathi and Hindi cinema.In a post on X, Fadnavis said Patekar had gifted an entire...
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US President Donald Trump has made yet another vocal bid for international recognition, asserting his entitlement to the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize while expressing scepticism over whether the Norwegian Nobel Committee will ultimately select him.Addressing journalists within the Oval Office on...
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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has reacted to the sudden death of veteran actor Nana Patekar, saying he still cannot believe that the actor is no more.Varma, who worked with Patekar on several films, shared a post on X after the actor's death and spoke about his strong screen presence. He said he...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India is proud of its air warriors and that the nation salutes their courage and commitment to protecting the skies.On the occasion of Indian Air Force Day, Modi highlighted that the force is adept at stunning adversaries not only with weaponry, but...
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his versatility and powerful screen presence, passed away at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday.Patekar is suspected to have suffered a heart attack, the sources said.The actor was brought to a private hospital after he was found unconscious at...
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An IndiGo aircraft operating flight 6E925 from Patna to Lucknow was found to have sustained damage to its nose section after landing at the Lucknow airport on Wednesday, with all 104 passengers on board safe, officials said.The aircraft landed normally around 4 pm and there were no reports of any...
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Veteran Actor Nana Patekar passed away at his Goa residence during the early hours of Thursday, after suffering a heart attack.The 75-year-old actor was brought to a private hospital after he was found unconscious at his apartment at Dona Paula, near Panaji, Dr Shekhar Salkar, a senior doctor...
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will preside over the 34th Annual Convocation of the NLSUI in Bengaluru on October 17, months after the varsity cancelled the event in the wake of opposition from a section of students to the participation of the CJI and the BCI Chairman.The National Law School...
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Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during INDIA bloc MPs' protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar ./Amit/ANI Photo
Congress announced widespread protests at state, district, and block levels on October 8, observing black day for Indian democracy after police action and detention against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and others following a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday.In a...
