'UPSC exam to be held as per schedule on Oct 4'

Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the plea seeking UPSC Civil Services exam postponement. Read below to get all the updates

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Rahul Tewatia reveals his plan against KXIP

Rajasthan Royals leg spinner and hard-hitting batsman Rahul Tewatia is a happy man after his heroics (31-ball 53) in the record run chase in the IPL. "...I was confident that if I manage to hit 6 or 7 sixes in the last 3 or 4 overs, then it can turn the match around. That was the plan," he said. Tewatia was promoted to No. 4 when the Royals needed 124 runs in 11 overs.

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Samsung phones may have Google pics 'problem'

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Hathras case: Cong demands Yogi's resignation

She was reacting sharply in connection with the ‘insensitive handling of the Hathras rape case victim’ whose last rites were allegedly performed post-mid-night against prevalent cultural norms and wishes of the family. “Instead of protecting the victim and her family, your government became complicit in depriving her of every single human right, even in death. You have no moral right to continue as chief minister,” Priyanka said in a tweet.

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Extended range BrahMos test-fired successfully

India on Wednesday successfully tested the extended range version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, which has emerged as a primary precision-strike conventional weapon for the armed forces, from the integrated test range at Balasore.

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Honda premieres H’ness CB350 retro-cruiser

Honda H’ness CB350 will be retailed through the company’s BigWing channel. The cruiser is priced at Rs 1.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Honda H’ness CB350 will compete with the likes of Royal Enfield Classic 350, Jawa 42 and Benelli Imperiale 400.

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Sexual assault case: Anurag Kashyap summoned

The Mumbai Police, on Wednesday, summoned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap to appear before them on October 1, in connection to the sexual assault allegation against him.

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Hathras case: Cong demands Yogi's resignation

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

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Skoda Karoq review: Brilliant but lacks butch feel

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

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Model abused for voicing her political opinion

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Babri demolition verdict live: Judge, accused arrive in court

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

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Messy debate ends with dire warning from Trump

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

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UP: 'Police forcibly took away body for cremation'

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

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Babri demolition verdict: Latest developments

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NCB ‘almost’ given clean chit to Deepika, others

NCB has “almost” given a clean chit to actors Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan and Shraddha Kapoor, and Padukone’s manager Karishma Prakash, said officials on Tuesday.

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Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve vs Oppo Watch

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General Atlantic to invest Rs 3,675cr in Reliance

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

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Don’t plan to get coronavirus vaccine: Elon Musk

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Babri demolition case: A tale of two FIRs

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Top10: What will Babri verdict mean today?

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Rashid remembers his late mother after SRH win

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

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Key takeaways: Differences between Trump, Biden

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

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

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

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Wildfires engulf California's Napa Valley

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Ishan was drained out to bat in Super Over: Rohit

Mumbai Indians' skipper Rohit Sharma said that Ishan Kishan was not sent to bat in the Super Over because the latter was "drained out". The Indian Premier League clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians was dragged into the Super Over after both teams scored 201 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Later, RCB won the Super Over after chasing a target of eight runs.

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Walmart may invest $25bn in Tata's 'super app'

Walmart Inc is in talks with Tata Group for a potential investment of up to $25 billion in the salt-to-software conglomerate's new "super app", a newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Bhopal: 'IPS officer like father, calls me beta'

The news anchor of a regional TV channel here has filed a police complaint against the wife and son of an IPS officer, accusing them of tarnishing her reputation.

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Hathras rape case: 19-year-old victim dies

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

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“Rhea is an active member of the drug syndicate'

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

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

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

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Fake video shared as cruise service started by PM

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

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Model denies being woman in topless picture

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

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Top Apple suppliers plan to invest $900m in India

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

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Google's main reason to remove Paytm is back

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How Apple sold less iPhones, made more money

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

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

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DRDO man honeytrapped, held hostage for a day

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

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Outstanding 'Super Over' from Navdeep: Virat

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

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Times Top10: India’s farmers are getting angrier

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Teachers in J'khand turning village into classroom

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

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Google celebrates Zohra Sehgal work with a doodle

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

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Vadodara: Three dead in building collapse

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

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Maha restaurants, bars allowed to open from Oct

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

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PM to inaugurate mega projects in U'khand today

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Live: 3 dead as building collapses in Vadodara

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NCB to check financial records of 4 actresses

Deepika Padukone, Rakul Preet Singh, Shraddha Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan were recently questioned by the Narcotics Control Bureau. They were asked to join the probe after several alleged chats came to light where drugs were being discussed. The NCB wants to find the larger drug nexus prevailing in the industry in connection with Sushant Singh Rajput case. According to the recent reports, NCB will look into financial records of Deepika, Shraddha, Rakul and Sara.

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How gangs from Raj, J'khand con people remotely

A tiny tweak in the procedure to receive and process cybercrime-related complaints in the city has yielded rich dividends, both for victims and police.

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Impossible to defer prelims exam, UPSC tells SC

The apex court was hearing a plea filed by a group of UPSC aspirants seeking postponement of the upcoming Civil Services (prelims) Exam 2020.

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SBI has a ‘WhatsApp warning’ for its customers

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Hearing under way in Kangana's plea against BMC

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

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Live: Impossible to defer prelims, UPSC tells SC

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

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WATCH: KXIP's Nicholas Pooran defies gravity

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

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

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

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Was asked to implicate Karan Johar: Kshitij

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

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Airtel vs Jio vs Voda: Biggest gainers & losers

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

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

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Pak to buy homes of Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar

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

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Google Meet may no longer be free from Oct

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Five sixes in an over is amazing: Rahul Tewatia

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

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Live: K'taka farmers protest against farm bills

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

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Global coronavirus death toll passes one million

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

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

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

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

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K'taka bandh by farmers today against state bills

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

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US judge postpones Trump ban on TikTok

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Shooting in Mexico's most violent state, 11 killed

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Global Covid-19 count reaches 32,925,668

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

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We lack sense of humour: Farokh backs Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar faced a lot of ire on Twitter for a remark he made on Anushka Sharma helping Virat Kohli with his practice during the Covid-19 induced lockdown, with the actress herself demanding an explanation from the legendary cricketer. "We, Indians lack a sense of humour. If Sunil had indeed said so about Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, it must have been in a humorous tone and not in the bad or derogatory taste," Farokh Engineer said.

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Why people get a sore throat from wearing a mask?

Masks should also be washed regularly to reduce the risk of exposure to germs and bacteria. Bacteria, virus, dust and allergens can lead to a sore throat. These particles accumulate on the mask when you use them without washing. The tiny particles pass on to the throat, causing irritation. People with weak immunity and allergic to dust or pollen particles are prone to this.

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We are not enemies: Raut after meeting Fadnavis

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday said that he met former Maharashtra chief minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday to discuss certain issues and that both of them could have ideological differences but there was no enmity between the duo.

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TN: Periyar statue found smeared with saffron dye

A statue of reformist leader E V Ramasamy Periyar here was found smeared with saffron dye on Sunday by unidentified miscreants, drawing strong responses from political leaders in Tamil Nadu.

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Cholesterol drugs may reduce risk of severity of Covid-19 by 50%

Statins are widely available and cheap, costing around Rs 5 to Rs 50 per tablet, depending on the dosage. The study analysed the outcome of a study of 170 patients hospitalized for treatment of Covid-19 at UC San Diego Medical Centre in California, US.

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Farmers helping build Aatmanirbhar Bharat: PM

Speaking on various issues during his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast, Modi said many farmers benefitted after fruits, vegetables were brought out of APMC Act in some states a few years ago. Our agriculture sector has shown its prowess during the Covid-19 pandemic and farmers are playing a major role in efforts to build a self-reliant India, he said.

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

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Blog: A bigger agenda behind drug probe?

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While driving, you can use mobile phone only for navigation

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

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Covid hits China’s Belt & Road Initiative

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

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WhatsApp backup: What you may or may not know

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Live: PM Modi to address Mann Ki Baat

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

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Apple online store, Jio PostpaidPlus plans & more

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How to video call 49 people on Google Meet

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'I have never procured or consumed any narcotics'

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Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away at 82

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

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IPL: Power hitting, simple plan got Gill going

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

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Maha bans sale of loose cigarettes and beedis

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

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IPL: More lows than highs for CSK in first week

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

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Live: Ex-BJP leader Jaswant Singh passes away

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Blog: Farm laws to bring more freedom

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Happy Daughters' Day 2020: Images, & pictures

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

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Deepika, Sara, Shraddha surrender mobiles to NCB

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

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Man killed for marrying businessman's daughter

A 28-year-old man was murdered by his in-laws and four hired killers barely three months after he married a woman from a different caste. Chinta Yoga Hemanth, a painting contractor, was picked up from the heart of Hyderabad's IT corridor at Gachibowli and strangulated in a moving car on Thursday evening. His family came to know about the murder on Friday.

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Mathura court moved on Krishna Janmabhoomi

Spurred by the success of 1989 civil suit filed by Ram Lalla Virajman in getting ownership of disputed Ayodhya land in 2019, Srikrishna Virajman on Friday filed a civil suit in a Mathura court seeking ownership over entire 13.37 acres of Krishna Janmabhumi land and removal of Shahi Idgah Masjid.

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Kangana house demolition case: HC pulls up BMC

Bombay high court on Friday raised several questions asking the BMC how and why it had demolished the ground floor of actor Kangana Ranaut's bungalow at Pali Hill in Bandra if there was no ongoing

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Prostitution not an offence: Bombay high court

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

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CAG slams strategic sale of one PSU to another

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

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KKR will look to get their act right against SRH

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

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Playing against Dean Jones was special: Sachin

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

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'Drug offences of small quantities are bailable'

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

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

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

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Postpaid plans with unlimited calling, SMSes

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The most popular iPhone accessory in the world

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Why Elon Musk may be ‘unhappy’ with Microsoft

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India, Israel to develop hi-tech weapon systems

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India to Pak: Terrorism your 'only crowning glory'

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

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Maldives helps block bid to hold Saarc meet in Pak

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Top10: 'Centre diverted cess from intended funds'

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IPL: CSK missing Rayudu, admits MS Dhoni

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

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Nearly 31% prefer Nitish as CM, says poll survey

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

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Have sold all jewellery to pay legal fees: Anil Ambani

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'Vacate areas of J&K under illegal occupation'

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PM Modi to deliver virtual speech at UNGA on Sat

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

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Karan Johar co's exec detained, actor questioned

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

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'Cess collections not going to intended funds'

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

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Why NCB has summoned Deepika, Sara, Rakul

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

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Live: EC to announce Bihar poll dates at 12.30pm

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

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Brett Lee tried desperately to revive Dean Jones

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

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Chirag Paswan likely to fight Bihar polls

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

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Sensex rebounds over 400 pts; Nifty above 10,900

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

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Amazon’s hardware event: Biggest announcements

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Here’s why these companies are blaming Apple

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

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

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Farmers' protest: Railways cancels some trains

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

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Dean Jones was ahead of his time in ODIs: Shastri

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

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IPL: Virat Kohli takes blame for RCB's defeat

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

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No drugs found on us, says Rhea in bail plea

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

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Top10: How railways covered up its financial hole

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Hope India, China resolve differences: Trump

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

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Tatas, Jubilant eye CCD vending biz

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

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Now, NCB summons exec of top film production co

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

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Court allows questioning of Rhea’s brother in jail

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Pandemic makes 90% Indians careful with expenses: Survey

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

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NIA cracks B'luru riots case, arrests ‘key plotter’

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

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Congress kicks off campaign against farm bills

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

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UP to name & shame sex offenders

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

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Three-day ‘rail roko’ in Punjab disrupts services

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

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Woman scars model's face with a wineglass

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Vijayakant tests Covid +ve, admitted to hospital

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Bullet train tender opens, all 7 bidders Indian

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

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Not easy to play long in these conditions: Rohit

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

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Android apps that may secretly steal your money

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Apple online store is live: 7 things to know

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Google honours Indian swimmer Saha with a doodle

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

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

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

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Conflict of Interest rule harming Indian cricket

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

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Kashmiris don’t feel they’re Indian: Farooq

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

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Train runs over boy, he survives unhurt

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

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

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Fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Surat

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

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Blog: Landmark bills free the farmer

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Keep off internal issues, Turkey told

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‘Game changer’ labour bills passed by House

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Didi ready for PM-Kisan, but wants funds moved

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

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Opposition intensifies agitation, skips House for 2nd day

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Ex-DGP praises Nitish, hints at political plunge

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MoS Railways Suresh Angadi dies of Covid-19

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

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Live: Covid toll crosses 90k

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

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‘Joint statements aimed at LAC standstill’

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

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Chennai, Bengaluru had ‘cleanest air’ in lockdown

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

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Delhi riots mayhem planned at ‘secret’ meet

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

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Unusual side-effects people report after Covid

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Commissioner arrested for raping model

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Bihar DGP takes VRS, may contest polls

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At least start leading from front: Gambhir to Dhoni

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

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Top10: Who did the Parl boycott really help?

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

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

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'Cap oxygen price for hospitals, not suppliers'

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Mumbai rains live: Train services hit; offices shut

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

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Elon Musk promises to make a $25,000 Tesla

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

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Meet 20 new Indian startups Google is backing

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iPhone users are going 'crazy' over these apps

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14-day extended quarantine didn't help: Dhoni

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

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NCB likely to summon Deepika, her manager

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

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Bhiwandi building collapse: Death toll rises to 33

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

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Gavaskar helps MCA find 2011 World Cup final ball

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

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Indian-Americans have powered growth of US: Biden

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

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‘China’s built 13 military positions since Doklam’

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

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Opposition walkout in Rajya Sabha gives govt walkover on 7 bills

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

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Iconic UK company to make guns in UP from Nov

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

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‘Those reinfected have more severe infection’

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

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

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

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

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

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Sushant case: Rhea's 14-day custody ends today

Rhea Chakraborty was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau on September 9, after three days of questioning in the drug-related matter in connection to Sushant Singh Rajput's death. She was sent to 14-days judicial custody, which ends today. Rhea’s bail plea was rejected by a magistrate court and the actress was then taken for a medical check-up and Covid-19 test at Sion hospital, following which she spent the night in NCB’s custody and was later shifted to Byculla jail.

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Will Covid vaccine offer better chance of protection

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Thane building crash death toll mounts to 20

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

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Nasa to land first woman, next man on moon in '24

In the 18 months since Nasa accepted a bold challenge to accelerate its exploration plans by more than four years and establish sustainable exploration by the end of the decade, the agency has continued to gain momentum toward sending humans to the Moon again for the first time since the last Apollo lunar mission in 1972.

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Opposition will boycott the session: Azad

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NIA raids several locations in Davinder Singh case

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Sensex, Nifty continue to fall: Top reasons

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

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PM Modi hails RS dy chairman's 'Gandhigiri'

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

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Chahal completely changed the game for us: Kohli

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

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Women pilots picked to fly warship choppers

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

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'Dengue may provide some immunity against Covid'

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

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Realme Narzo 20 Pro vs others: Phones under 15k

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Short-run umpiring error borders on the bizarre

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

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Why Facebook CEO is a ‘fan’ of Samsung phones

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Live: NIA conducts raids in Davinder Singh case

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

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

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

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

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India trying to ‘circumvent’ ties downgrading: Pak

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

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China encroaches upon Nepal land, builds infra

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Vande Bharat train bid only for desi companies

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

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

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

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

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

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2G case: Raja, Kanimozhi challenge hearing plea

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Ashwin available for Delhi, final call by physio

During Delhi's match against Kings XI Punjab, who were chasing a target of 158 runs, Iyer handed the ball to Ashwin in the sixth over. He bowled a splendid over taking two crucial wickets of Karun Nair (1) and Nicholas Pooran (0). However, off the last ball he bowled, Ashwin dived to save a single and hurt his shoulder in the process.

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6 Things to Consider When Buying a Luxury Home

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SC cancels NLSIU B'luru entrance exam NLAT 2020

While cancelling the NLAT-2020 entrance exam, the apex court also directed that admissions in all 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) be conducted in accordance with CLAT-2020 which is scheduled to be held on September 28.

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Derek, Sanjay among suspended MPs: Key pts

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Sehwag slams short-run howler in DC vs KXIP game

The incident took place in the 19th over of Kings XI Punjab's run-chase when Mayank Agarwal played a shot and took two runs. However, the on-field umpire Nitin Menon deemed it as a single, declaring that Chris Jordan did not tap his bat past the crease.

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LAC standoff live: 6th round of talks under way

The sixth round of Corps Commander talks between the armies of India and China is scheduled to be held today to discuss the border dispute, especially in the Pangong Lake area, in eastern Ladakh. Stay here for all live updates

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Oppn parties in Pakistan launch alliance to oust PM

Demanding Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's immediate resignation, the country's major Opposition parties have launched an alliance to hold a countrywide protest movement to oust his government. A 26-point joint resolution was adopted on Sunday by the All Parties Conference (APC), which was hosted by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and attended by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) and several other parties.

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Covid-19 : Taj Mahal reopens after 6 months

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

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

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

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Emmys 2020 full winners list

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

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IPL: Rabada ensures Super Over victory for Delhi

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

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Top10: How to pass bills amid pandemonium

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How Paytm became a ‘gambling app’

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Let stars & planets guide you in staying healthy

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'FinCEN documents show banks moved illicit funds'

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

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Live: 8 killed as building collapses in Thane

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

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Govt signals it has support to push its GST formula

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Travel, PDS help for migrants in new labour code

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FCRA bill making Aadhaar a must for NGOs tabled

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

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Won’t change programme on Muslims: Channel to SC

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With U-turn on bills, BJD surprises many

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

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Despite Covid, women still hold 52% of NREGS work

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

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

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

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Kashyap made me feel uncomfortable: Payal Ghosh

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

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Meet the world’s fastest human calculator

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

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Dhoni's winning return: 100 wins as CSK skipper

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

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Genetic mapping of over 2700 elephants in India

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Who said what: RS debates farm bills

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Govt introduces farm bills in RS: Key points

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Two possibilities on how the pandemic will end

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In Kerala, this tree gets ayurveda treatment

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

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The problem of groping gurus & silent shishyas

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

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Live: Security tightened across Hry, Punjab

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

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

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

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Govt doesn't want you to download these apps

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20 books Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants you to read

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Google takes a dig at Apple over iOS 14 feature

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IPL: Experience of 300 ODIs pays off, says Dhoni

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

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Envelope with poison addressed to WH intercepted

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

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Blog: Internet can’t be allowed to monetise hate

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Office mentors can be a great support system

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Govt, oppn agree to cut short Parl session

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

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9 of al-Qaida cell plotting hits held

National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday busted a “Pakistan-sponsored, al-Qaida module” operating out of West Bengal and Kerala, arresting nine persons for planning to carry out terrorist strikes in India “in the near future” with sophisticated weapons “arranged” by an al-Qaida handler, Hamza, based in Peshawar, Pakistan.

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Trump backs TikTok deal with Oracle, Walmart

US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House he backs the deal with Oracle and Walmart that would see the creation of a new company that will assume TikTok's US operations. Trump said the new TikTok company will be "totally controlled by Oracle and Walmart.... All of the control is Oracle and Walmart."

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Ties set to worsen as Paki blocks new Indian envoy

In what is certain to further destabilise Indo-Pak relations, Pakistan has denied visa to Indian diplomat Jayant Khobragade, rejecting his appointment as India's chargé d'affaires in Islamabad.

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Chinese among 3 arrested for spying

The special cell of Delhi Police has arrested a Chinese woman and a Nepalese man, besides freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma, and claimed to have busted an espionage ring. All three have been booked under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) for allegedly passing sensitive information to Chinese intelligence.

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19 Chinese jets cross midline of Taiwan Strait

For the second consecutive day, Taiwan's air force scrambled jets after as many as 19 Chinese aircraft crossed the midline of the Taiwan Strait. Despite the Taiwan Ministry of Defence urging the PRC to exercise restraint and refrain from escalating tensions, China's two H-6 bombers, eight J-16 fighters, four J-10 fighters and four J-11 fighters had crossed the midline.

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Sex workers use tech to beat pandemic blues

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

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Govt’s version of Amazon helps it save $1 bn

The Indian government’s move to shift a part of its $400 billion public procurement to an online market platform has already saved the administration about $1 billion so far at a time when it’s trying to rein in its fiscal deficit, according to a government official.

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Rs 1350cr economic package announced for J&K

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced a relief package of Rs 1350 crore for Jammu and Kashmir in a bid to boost the business and the other ailing sectors that have suffered huge losses for several years in the newly formed Union Territory (UT). While addressing a press conference at Raj Bhawan, LG Sinha said: "This was just a beginning and much more was in the offing".

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Rajya Sabha passes amendment in IBC

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

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450 jobless Indians in Saudi held for begging

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'Waqf board can’t judge disputes among Muslims'

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

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Why Maharashtra remains far more +ve than others

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

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How logjam with China has hit Indian startups

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

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A 'different' IPL season set to begin today

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

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Here’s how this new scam around Paytm KYC works

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Gates on how Steve and Elon are really different

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This WhatsApp message about govt scheme is fake

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Rakul Preet files a plea with the Delhi HC

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

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

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IPL 2020: Mumbai face Chennai in opening clash

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

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Procurement norms tightened to curb imports

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

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Ragpicker spends Rs 10L to erect his own statue

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

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India may need to tweak its Japan template

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

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Live: Karnataka's Covid tally crosses 5 lakh

Total coronavirus cases in India have crossed the 50-lakh mark with deaths due to the virus nearing 1 lakh. Globally, over 30 million people have been infected with the coronavirus so far. Stay with TOI for live updates

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How oil is helping govt battle Covid headwinds

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

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LAC face-off: China study group draws up plan

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

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'Border peace essential for development of ties'

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

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BHU study shows why less Indians dying of Covid

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MES cleaner gives info on Army to Pak ‘madam ji’

A civilian employee of the Military Engineering Services (MES), Jaipur was arrested by Haryana Police’s special task force (STF) in Rewari for allegedly passing on classified information to a Pakistani military intelligence unit after getting honey-trapped on Facebook.

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Sushant case: A political wrangle in 4 states

The death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput (SSR) in mysterious circumstances has triggered political fights among different parties and states. Four political parties - the BJP, JD(U), Shiv Sena and Congress - have got involved in the ongoing slugfest at the Centre and in the four states of Maharashtra, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh and West Bengal.

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Kia Motors launches Sonet SUV, starts at Rs 6.71L

The diesel 6MT starts at Rs 8.05 lakh (ex-showroom) while the turbo variants starts at Rs 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom) with 6iMT gearbox and Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom) with 7-DCT gearbox. Much like Seltos, Kia Sonet is available in tech line and GT line with 6 trims - HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+ and GTX. The top-end diesel automatic and 1.0-litre turbo with 6iMT is priced at Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Delhi's IGI gets new terminal for chartered flights

A new private jet terminal was made operational at IGI Airport on Thursday. The exclusive terminal for chartered flights launched by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) was inaugurated by Union civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri, who described the occasion as an important milestone.

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Thousands test +ve for bacterial infection in China

Several thousand people in north-east China have tested positive for a bacterial disease in an outbreak caused by a leak at a biopharmaceutical company last year, authorities said on Tuesday. Lanzhou authorities announced that 3,245 people had contracted the disease brucellosis. The disease is often caused by contact with livestock carrying the bacteria brucella, as per reports.

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

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New farm bill 2020: Who is protesting & why

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Top leaderships likely to discuss LAC situation

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Scribe chased, thrashed on busy road in UP

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

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Kolkata-based fashion designer found dead at home

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

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Mumbai: Portion of building collapses after blast

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

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Scotland's nurse wins beauty pageant accidentally

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Rakul shocked with reports naming her in drug probe

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

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Covid: Dubai suspends AI Exp flights for 15 days

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

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Apple’s online store is coming to India this month

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

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Will a rested Virat Kohli change things for RCB?

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

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

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

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6 'special' features coming to iPhones in India

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

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

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Winding up AI among 4 options suggested for sale

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

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Forces foil Pulwama-attack-type plot

Another plot to re-enact a Pulwama-type bombing was busted in south Kashmir's Awantipora on Thursday when security forces sniffed out two underground explosives dumps containing a large quantity of gelatin sticks and detonators.

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How Infosys is looking to get 'back on track'

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These 6 vaccines have also reached 3rd phase trials

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Why is no one happy with the farmers' bills

BJP’s long time ally and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Sukhbir Singh Badal isn’t the only one who’s unhappy with the three farmers’ bills. So, who else is unhappy? Farmers are apprehensive that they won’t be able to get the minimum support price (MSP), should the bill on prices become a law.

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Rare pictures of PM Narendra Modi

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

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

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

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Covid +ve hubby disappears, found with lover

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

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Model established pad bank for underprivileged girls

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BCCI brings in 'FDS' to monitor IPL corruption

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

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Blog: Modi @ 70 - Up close & personal

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30 iPhones & iPads getting iOS 14 & iPadOS 14

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Top10: Why UAPA charge itself may be punishment

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

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RBI guv dashes hopes of V-shaped eco recovery

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

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Key component of iPhone 12

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3 terrorists killed in ongoing Srinagar encounter

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US central bank sees rates near zero through 2023

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

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IPL: Pandya's form crucial for Mumbai Indians

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

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One in three Delhiites has Covid antibodies

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

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New PLA ‘tactics’: Warning Indian troops in Hindi

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

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Delhi riots: 17k-page chargesheet filed against 15

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

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SC seeks status report on CCTVs at police stations

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

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JD(U)-LJP rift gives BJP a headache ahead of polls

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'No infiltration along India-China border in 6 mths'

No infiltration has been reported along the India-China border during the last six months, according to Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Wednesday.The Minister of State (MoS) Home Affairs said this in a written reply to a query posed by MP Dr Anil Agrawal in the Rajya Sabha over the issue of infiltration from both Pakistan and China increasing in the past six months.

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Kia Motors reveals 7 sketches of electric vehicles

“Kia has sold more than 100,000 BEVs worldwide since the introduction of our first mass-produced BEV in 2011, the Kia Ray EV, " said Kia President and CEO Ho Sung Song. "Since then, we have started to introduce a range of new BEVs for global markets and announced plans to accelerate this process in the years ahead. By refocusing our business on electrification, we are aiming for BEVs to account for 25 percent of our total worldwide sales by 2029.”

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20 tn of Padma hilsa hit Kolkata mkts after 8 yrs

The city's retail markets on Tuesday saw a frenzy for hilsa from the Padma, which came in after almost eight years.

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Indian Army busts myth of PLA's might

The Chinese PLA, which has not fought a war since it got a bloody nose against Vietnam, might have underestimated India's resolve to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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How does loss of smell from Covid-19 feels like?

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Apple Watch 6 may have a hint for iPhone 12 buyers

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Live: Rhea Chakraborty likely to file for bail today

Sushant Singh Rajput’s untimely demise on June 14 is being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation while the Narcotics Control Bureau is looking into the alleged drugs angle and have arrested Sushant’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik. The NCB got 14-days judicial custody of Rhea, who is reportedly lodged at Byculla jail. According to reports, Rhea and Showik are likely to file for bail today.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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China vaccinates many before trials are completed

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

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ET NOW 8th season of Leaders of Tomorrow eAwards

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Govt extends mandatory BIS norms for toys

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

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

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Nissan Z Proto revealed; inherits racing genes

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

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

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

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Apple Watch Series 6 vs Apple Watch SE

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Pricing & availability of new Apple Watches & iPads

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

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Can Dhoni lead CSK to their fourth IPL title?

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

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

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

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We could end the virus pandemic in 2022: Gates

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

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2 reinfection cases confirmed in Noida

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

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Maha: Madrassa to train 200 constable aspirants

Perhaps for the first time in India, a madrassa has engaged a private coaching institute to give free pre-recruitment training to around 200 minority candidates aspiring to join police constabulary in the state. Madrassa Jamia Ashrafia Qadria, in Grant Road, will train and guide the candidates in a three-month programme.

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Roseate welcome guests with touchless hospitality

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Mongolia: Why thousands protesting against China

Tens of thousands took part in demonstrations and school boycotts in Inner Mongolia to protest against an edict mandating Mandarin-language teaching, over fears it will wipe out their language. But then China crackdown with armoured vehicles surrounding schools in Tongliao and parents forced to send kids back to school. The clampdown echoes Beijing's moves in Xinjiang and Tibet.

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YouTube’s answer to TikTok is coming to India soon

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Kangana's hard-hitting response to Jaya Bachchan

Kangana Ranaut has responded with a hard hitting question to Jaya Bachchan’s recent statement in the Monsoon Session in Parliament. Veteran Bollywood actress and MP Jaya Bachchan had stated that the entertainment industry needs protection and that the image of the entire industry is being tarnished. Questioning her statement, Kangana had tweeted, “Jaya ji would you say the same thing if in my place it was your daughter Shweta beaten, drugged and molested as a teenage, would you say the same thing if Abhieshek complained about bullying and harassment constantly and found hanging one day? Show compassion for us also”.

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Gates on India’s role in vaccine manufacturing

The way Covid-19 spread across the world unhindered, does Bill Gates think it’s primarily an administrative and governance failure across the world? The answer may well lie in the approach taken by countries during the first few weeks. Which countries got testing going very quickly, which countries did contact tracing, other measures, like wearing masks. Gates also answers the leadership aspect in terms of getting people to adopt these measures. Watch the video for full details.

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1 symptom of Covid that differentiates it from flu

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Scotland's nurse wins beauty pageant accidentally

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

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

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India beats China to win crucial election to UN

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Messi tops wealth league ahead of Ronaldo

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

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus review

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Dabbawalas drive autos for their own lunch

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Opinion: How to grow Digital India

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New Watch, iPad to expect from Apple’s event

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Spot difference: Twitter user photoshops Kejriwal pic

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

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

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What does a deal between TikTok & Oracle mean?

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IPL: Ponting may bank on DC's youthful impact

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

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

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

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Top 10: Why is the govt against gay marriages

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US government receives Oracle bid for TikTok

US officials were to consider a bid by tech giant Oracle to become an American partner to the Chinese-owned TikTok video app after it was designated a national security risk. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin confirmed the offer Monday concerning TikTok's US operations after ByteDance rejected Microsoft proposal. It is unclear if the venture would pass muster with US regulators.

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US halts imports from China's Uighur region

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

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Live: Kangana leaves Mumbai with a 'heavy heart'

Kangana Ranaut had an eventful week in Mumbai. She made a dramatic entry with her Y-plus security, which was given to her post she faced threats for her comment of comparing Mumbai to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. Moreover, on the day of her arrival, Kangana’s office in Bandra was razed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. From her meeting with the Governor of Maharastra Bhagat Singh Koshyari to the Karni Sena functionaries visiting the actress at her residence – Kangana maintained a busy schedule. After less than a week in Mumbai, Kangana has headed back to her hometown.

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From one finisher to another: Miller in awe of MSD

David Miller is in awe of MS Dhoni's finishing skills and the South African says he wants to imbibe former India skipper's calmness in high-pressure run chases. "I absolutely love the way Dhoni goes about his business. Certainly his calmness - you just think he's always under control. The way he portrays himself, that's something he's extremely good at and I do enjoy that about him," Miller said.

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UP force to have power to arrest sans warrant

The state government has rolled out a blueprint of UP Special Security Force (UPSSF) to protect key establishments, besides providing security cover to the VIPs. It will work on the pattern of the CISF. The force will be given special powers and its members would be able to make arrests or search without a magistrate-issued warrant. Govt may frame rules through an ordinance.

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

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PM seeks parliament's support for armed forces

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Tata Altroz becomes official partner of IPL 2020

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

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UP first state to conduct 75 lakh Covid tests

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

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

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

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‘Most powerful’ Android phones you can buy

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US customs thought OnePlus Buds were fake

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Climb the ladder of success with Astrology

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MPs chose duty over corona, says PM: Key points

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Times Top10: Is it a contest in Rajya Sabha?

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What to see if while buying Bluetooth speaker

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Scotland's nurse wins beauty pageant accidentally

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

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

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IPL 2020: RR bank on foreign flavour for success

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

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TikTok picks Oracle over Microsoft in sales bid

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Dominic Thiem wins US Open title

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House plan: Congress to oppose 4 ordinances

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

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'Nehru ignored report of Chinese road in India'

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

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GST row: 13 states submit options

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Beware of this new Paytm KYC scam

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Raghuvansh Singh, who quit RJD, passes away

Former Union minister Raghuvansh Prasad Singh passed away at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi on Sunday morning. Singh, a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) veteran, was admitted at AIIMS about a week ago after developing post-Covid complications.

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Live: PM dedicates 3 petroleum projects to Bihar

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Mumbai: Covid curbs bring down abortions by 50%

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

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Pfizer, BioNTech to expand vaccine Phase 3 trial

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

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In race for Covid-19 cure, all eyes on world’s vaccine capital Hyderabad

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

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