The Union home ministry (MHA) on Thursday decided to permit all “overseas citizens of India (OCI) and persons of Indian origin (PIO) cardholders and all other foreign nationals intending to visit India for any purpose, except on a tourist visa, to enter by air or water routes through authorised airports and seaport immigration check posts— as part of a graded relaxation.
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BJP Bihar manifesto: Free Covid vaccine, 19Ljobs
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released its manifesto for the three-phased Bihar elections promising to distribute the coronavirus vaccine free of cost once approved by the ICMR, and also assured 19 lakh jobs for youths of the state. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, releasing the party's manifesto, said vaccine is the first promise mentioned in the manifesto.
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Dos & don'ts for idol makers, devotees, authorities
With the onset of festivals, especially Durga Puja fervour reaching a crescendo, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is not taking any chances. On Thursday, it issued a list of dos and don'ts for a "safe and environment-friendly idol immersion". In a tweet, comprising two slides, the CPCB has recommended the dos-for devotees, idol makers, local authorities and regulatory authorities-and don'ts for the devotees and idol makers and sculptors.
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How sleeper travel is about to turn fast, 'cool'
Your car’s backseat probably does not have it, but soon the cheapest of berths on Indian Railways’ fast trains will provide you your own AC vent. If you are a bookworm, there will be a reading light too. And if social media is your thing, don’t worry, every berth will have its own charging point for nightlong chats and marathon photo sharing.
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Suzuki’s Gujarat plant hits 1m production
Maruti Suzuki on Thursday announced that its Hansalpur plant in Gujarat has rolled out 1 million units over a span of 3 years and 9 months. Out of all three Maruti Suzuki plants in India, the Gujarat plant becomes the fastest to achieve this feat.
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Meet Amit Mehta, the judge for Google's case
The Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Google has a judge: Obama appointee Amit Mehta, who was assigned the case Wednesday morning in US District Court for the District of Columbia. Notable rulings include one in 2019 saying that lawmakers should get their subpoenaed financial records of President Donald Trump. He also dealt with a food-industry antitrust case.
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Amul forays into camel milk ice-cream, powder
After introducing fresh and long-life camel milk apart from chocolates, home-grown dairy giant – Amul – has forayed further into value-added products with the launch of camel milk ice-cream and milk powder. A first even for India’s dairy major, camel milk has remained in the news since last two years. PM Modi had earlier revealed that he was once scoffed for promoting camel milk.
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PM Modi virtually joins Durga Puja celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually joined the Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal and also addressed the people extending his greetings to all on the biggest festival celebrated in the eastern state. Invoking Goddess Durga, PM Modi reaffirmed his govt's irrevocable commitment to women's empowerment alluding to Druga's symbolism of shakti (strength).
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'Kohli handing new ball to me boosted confidence'
Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Mohammed Siraj, who ripped through Kolkata Knight Riders' top-order with a "magical performance", said skipper Virat Kohli's surprise decision to hand him the new ball lifted his confidence in the IPL match.
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US may not issue these biz visas for H-1B
The US State Department in a federal notification Wednesday proposed to make changes to its existing visa regulations under which foreign professionals, which would fall under H-1B, would not be issued temporary visa for business, as has been widely prevalent currently.
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INS Kavaratti commissioned into Indian Navy
Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane commissioned the last of four indigenously-built anti-submarine warfare (ASW) stealth corvettes 'INS Kavaratti' into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Navy officials said the INS Kavaratti has state-of-the-art weapons and sensor suite capable of "detecting and prosecuting" submarines and has good endurance for long-range deployments.
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Bihar polls: Nitish Kumar rakes up issue of Lalu’s 'bahu' at rally
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday raked up the issue of alleged misbehavior done with Aishwarya Rai, the estranged wife of the RJD president Lalu Prasad’s elder son Tej Pratap Yadav, at an election meeting and said, “Those who misbehaved with her would see in the future how dangerous would be the consequence of ill-treating a woman.”
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Live: India's total cases surge to 77.06 lakh
With 55,838 new Covid-19 infections, India's total cases surge to 77,06,946. With 702 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,16,616. Total active cases are 7,15,812 after a decrease of 24,278 in last 24 hrs. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
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Don't think lot of people have belief in us: Virat
After gaining a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli said that many people do not have faith in the side's abilities but all players do have the desired confidence. "You can have the best players in the world but if you don't have the belief it's no good. Morris is loving the responsibility.." he said.
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Twitter history bites NCW chief
A day after she claimed that there was a “rise in love jihad cases in Maharashtra”, National Commission for Women chief Rekha Sharma continued to find herself in the midst of a controversy over her remarks and some tweets allegedly posted by her from her account from the period prior to her tenure as the commission’s chairperson. Sharma claimed that her account was hacked.
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Live: Most RJD nominees have criminal history
With less than a week to go for the first phase of polling in Bihar, campaigning in the state is hitting a crescendo. The parties are adjusting to the pandemic situation and making the best to reach out to voters. Stay with TOI for all updates:
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Economy at doorstep of recovery, says RBI guv
The Indian economy is at the “doorstep of revival” and both the govt and the RBI are maintaining an accommodative stance, according to RBI governor Shaktikanta Das. An accommodative stance means being prepared to provide all the funds required to support growth. The statement comes a fortnight after he forecast that economy would break out of contraction in the fourth quarter.
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Late call to ask Siraj to open the bowling: Kohli
Mohammed Siraj's furious spell upfront tore apart the Kolkata Knight Riders' batting line up but RCB skipper Virat Kohli revealed that the seamer initially did not figure in their plans for opening the attack.
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Calcutta HC's no entry order on pandals eased
The Calcutta high court on Wednesday allowed entry of up to 45 people in Puja pandals, easing its previous order declaring the pandals as no-entry zones.
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Kia Sonet surges forward with 50,000 bookings
In September 2020, 9,266 units of the Sonet were dispatched, making it the leader of the compact SUV segment within 12 days of its price announcement and market launch.
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Salman Khan's family buys LPL's Kandy franchise
Salman Khan's younger brother Sohail and father, noted script-writer Salim Khan, are part of the consortium - Sohail Khan International LLP - that has made the investment. The Khans confirmed the development to TOI on Tuesday and said they "see a lot of potential" in the league.
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In a first, Assam seizes locomotive for ‘murdering’ elephants
Assam forest officials “seized” on Tuesday the engine of a goods train that had mowed down a mother elephant and her calf inside Lumding Reserve Forest through which the tracks pass, the first time such action has been taken by the authorities.
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Sindh Police in open revolt against Pak army
Almost the entire top brass of the police, including three Additional IGs, 25 DIGs, 30 SSPs and dozens of SPs, DSPs and SHOs across Sindh, tendered leave applications, as a protest against the "resentment and heartache caused to all ranks of the force" by the unfortunate incident of October 18/19.
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BSY won’t stay CM for long, says Basanagouda
Senior BJP legislator and former Union minister Basanagouda Patil Yatnal triggered a fresh controversy over leadership on Tuesday, by claiming that chief minister BS Yediyurappa will not remain in office for long and that the high command has decided that his successor will be from North Karnataka.
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Live updates: Nissan Magnite unveil under way
Nissan India will be foraying into B-SUV with the introduction of Magnite. The SUV is particularly developed for India and will be exported to several global markets. Set to be launched during the festive season, Nissan will be unveiling the Magnite today. Stay tuned with TOI Auto:
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IPL: Present tense, future imperfect for CSK
For the first time in their 11-year history (they were banned for two years), CSK - with only three wins out of 10 - are staring at a non-entry into the last four stage. Over the years, Dhoni sometimes has beaten Houdini himself in conjuring acts and fashioning comebacks, but this time even he seems to have given up.
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Women beat mean to death for making obscene calls
A woman and her daughter on Tuesday beat a 46-year-old man to death at Periyar Nagar in Karamadai here after he allegedly made inappropriate phone calls to the younger woman over the past week.
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UP woman cop murders beau after marriage snub
While the temple town was being fortified last year in the run-up to the Supreme Court’s Ayodhya verdict, love blossomed between two fresh police recruits in their twenties, who were deployed at Ramjanmabhoomi, keeping in view their age and agility. In less than a year, the saga of love left a bloody trail, with the woman constable engineering the brutal murder of her beau on home turf, Etawah, with help of her two sisters. The trio was arrested early Tuesday.
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Hyundai i20 N unveiled, launch in early 2021
Hyundai Motor on Wednesday launched the all-new i20 N. The automaker launches the high-performance hatchback to expand the hatchback’s portfolio in Europe. The Hyundai i20 N will join the i30 N and i30 Fastback N to give the thrills of a racetrack car to its performance-oriented customer base.
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Dhawan makes history but Punjab have last laugh
Kings XI Punjab kept their playoff hopes alive with a much-improved performance to beat table-toppers Delhi Capitals by five wickets with an over to spare at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. It was also another Shikhar Dhawan show. Dhawan, who waited until his 168th IPL innings for his first century, became the first to score back-to-back IPL centuries.
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One of our top 4 has to finish off games: Rahul
Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul was relieved to see his team finally get over the line comfortably but said the top-four batsmen must consistently close out games in the remainder of their IPL campaign.
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Amarinder moves resolution against farm laws
Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday moved a resolution in the state assembly against the contentious farm laws enacted by the Centre recently. The resolution was moved by the leader of the house on the second day of a special assembly session here over the new farm laws. The chief minister also introduced three bills to counter the Centre's farm laws.
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Obscene clips: 'Wasn't near phone,' Goa Dy CM says
An obscene video allegedly sent from deputy chief minister Chandrakant Kavlekar’s mobile to a WhatsApp group caused a flutter on social media and in political circles on Monday, with GFP, a former alliance partner of the ruling BJP, filing a complaint accusing the senior minister of sexual harassment and outraging women’s modesty.
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UP top destination for domestic tourists now
Adding another feather in its cap, Uttar Pradesh has earned the top position in terms of attracting the highest number of domestic tourists in 2019, leaving Tamil Nadu behind.
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No helmet? Lose DL for 3 months in K'taka
The Karnataka transport department has decided to suspend driving licences for three months if a two-wheeler rider is caught riding without a helmet. The move comes in the backdrop of an increase in the number of bikers being booked for not wearing helmets while riding.
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0/720 in NEET: Shocked Amravati girl moves HC
The controversy over this year's NEET refuses to die down. Some aspirants claimed final scores did not match with what they calculated from their OMR (optical marking response) sheets. A student from Amravati has moved the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court after getting zero out of 720 in her results. Another student is filing a petition after scoring 212, which is “lower than what I calculated from my OMR sheet”.
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'Keep fine amount ready, I will be released soon'
V K Sasikala, jailed aide of former chief minister Jayalalithaa, has said she may be released from the Bengaluru jail 'soon,' and has asked her legal team to keep the fine amount ready. Besides four-year jail term, she was slapped with a 10 crore fine in the disproportionate assets case.
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Dhoni dishes out his worst in his 200th IPL game
MS Dhoni has given a lot to Chennai Super Kings over the last 13 years. But on the day he played his historic 200th IPL game, the once maverick dished out probably his worst performance. But for a spell of five overs while defending 125 when CSK took three quick Royals wickets, not for once did Dhoni look in any sort of control in a game where CSK had to win.
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Bihar: 153 crorepatis in first phase poll fray
Unbelievable it may sound in an otherwise poor state like Bihar, but records show that out 153 out of the 1,065 candidates in the fray in the first phase of state assembly election are crorepatis!
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Live: 2 terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian
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7-yr-old boy accused of raping girl, 5, in Aligarh
A five-and-a-half-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted sexually by her 7-year-old neighbour in Aligarh. Police registered an FIR under section 376 (rape) of IPC and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (Pocso) Act at Kawarsi police station.
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Agri bill: AAP MLAs spend night in Pb assembly
The Aam Aadmi Party MLAs spent Monday night inside Punjab assembly demanding copies of the farm bill which the state's Congress government is now expected to introduce on Tuesday.
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Australia to participate in Malabar exercise: Govt
In a significant move that comes amid a Sino-India border row, India on Monday announced Australia's participation in the upcoming Malabar exercise along with the US and Japan, effectively making it the first military-level engagement between the four-member nation grouping- the Quad. Australia said Malabar-2020 marked a milestone opportunity for the Australian Defence Force.
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NBA writes to TRAI about violations by Republic TV
In the last six months alone, NBA has written over 20 letters to the TRAI chairman against Republic TV occupying multiple ‘logical channel numbers’, including in other genres and languages, in violation of TRAI regulations that limit a TV channel to only one LCN or slot on a cable or DTH platform.
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Dhoni says 'spark' missing in CSK youngsters
Chennai Super Kings' skipper MS Dhoni on Monday said the youngsters in his squad did not show the spark needed to break into the playing XI at the expense of the veterans in this IPL season. Three-time winners CSK, who have been criticised for continuing with their old warhorses, suffered their seventh defeat in the tournament on Monday, this time to Rajasthan Royals.
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Tsunami alert for Alaska after 7.5 magnitude quake
The tsunami warning covers much of the southern coast of the remote US state, including the thinly populated Alaska Peninsula, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Live: India’s tally of fresh cases lowest in 90 days
In the last 30 days since Covid-19 cases peaked in India, the growth rate of infections has more than halved — from 92% in the month prior to September 18 to 42% since then, a drop of 50 percentage points. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
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IT firms hiring plunges due to Covid, recovery likely in 2nd half of FY21
The top four IT services companies hired just 12,258 people in the first half of the fiscal, down from 54,002 in the same period last year, as the pandemic hit demand and companies took measures to rein in costs.
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Maruti Swift limited edition launched at Rs 5.43L
Maruti Suzuki on Monday launched the Swift Limited Edition. The limited-edition hatchback comes right the beginning of the festive season to gain traction with the Indian audience. The Maruti Suzuki Swift Limited Edition is available across all-variants with an additional cost of Rs 24,990.
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How drone helped restore power in AP villages
Unable to cross the Thandava river, which is in spate, to reconnect an overhead power line, and faced with the challenge of restoring power supply to six villages following heavy rains, electricity officials hit upon a novel idea - use a drone to restore the snapped electricity line.
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Hathras gang-rape: Farmer loses crop to save proof
A farmer in Hathras who owned the field in which the 19-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped and assaulted last month has demanded compensation for the loss of his millet crop which could not be irrigated or harvested in time for fear of destruction of evidence.
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MP: Woman alleges gang-rape by 5 cops in lock-up
A 20-year-old woman has alleged that she was kept in a lock up and raped for 10 days in May this year by five police personnel, including the police station in-charge and sub-divisional police officer, in Mangawan of MP’s Rewa district.
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Trump, Modi relationship incredible: Trump Jr
Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of an event in Long Island, New York on Sunday, Trump Jr. reminisced Donald Trump's February visit to India, saying the reception his father received in India was "absolutely overwhelming". "I think the relationship of my father President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is incredible," he said.
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Fiji: Taiwan, Chinese officials clash, 1 injured
The confrontation erupted when the Taiwanese tried to stop Chinese diplomats from taking photos of guests at the Oct. 8 event, said a ministry spokeswoman, Joanne Ou, in a written statement. She said a Taiwanese employee was taken to a hospital with a head wound while police took away the Chinese diplomats.
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Kamal Nath calls minister 'item', BJP goes to EC
Just about a fortnight ahead of bypolls, controversy erupted on Sunday over a speech made by former CM Kamal Nath at an election rally in Dabra seat of Gwalior.
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Kerala govt's plea against airport's lease to Adani junked
The Kerala high court on Monday dismissed all petitions, including by the state government, challenging central government's decision to leave out operations of Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) to Adani Enterprises Ltd.
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Ballia firing: Accused sent to judicial custody
Main accused of the Ballia firing incident, Dhirendra Singh, has been sent to 14 days judicial custody by chief judicial magistrate of Ballia district court on Monday.
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Kamal Nath terms minister an 'item', BJP fumes
The bypoll scene turned murkier in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday when former chief minister Kamal Nath during a poll meeting in Dabra assembly seat of Gwalior district, mocked the BJP candidate and cabinet minister, Imarti Devi allegedly referring to her as `item'.
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Muslim leader opens Dasara at Lingayat mutt
More than 300-year-old Lingayat mutt in Belagavi district’s Hukkeri taluk celebrated the nation’s syncretic ethos by inviting a Muslim leader to declare the 10-day Dasara festivities open on Saturday.
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Assam-Mizoram border clash: Homes, shops burnt
At least 20 houses and shops along the Assam-Mizoram border in Cachar district were set ablaze and several people were injured as a shower of petrol bombs landed from the other side of the boundary late Saturday following a dispute over a Mizo checkpoint set up the previous night.
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IPL: Twin Super Overs see Punjab upset Mumbai
Producing thrilling cricket in a heart-stopper, Kings XI Punjab, riding on consecutive boundaries by Mayank Agarwal and a six by Chris Gayle off Trent Boult, chased down 12 in the second Super Over to stun the Mumbai Indians in Dubai on Sunday night.
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All FDIs with Chinese holding need govt nod
Foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals with even minuscule Chinese holding will need government approval, with the Centre abandoning its earlier plan to set a floor for “significant beneficial ownership”.
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KKR aim to sort out batting woes in clash vs SRH
A new captain in the saddle, Kolkata Knight Riders would look to sort out their batting woes and strive for consistency when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad in an intriguing mid-table Indian Premier League clash here on Sunday.
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Lens on J&K schools ‘motivating kids to become terrorists’: DGP
Some schools-cum-religious education-centres in Shopian and Pulwama are under the watch of intelligence agencies and Jammu & Kashmir police for allegedly using the facade of formal education to identify vulnerable pupils and motivate them to work for terrorist outfits active in the Valley, TOI has learned.
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Woman in coma for 2.5 years, kin bank on implant
Can an implant help a comatose patient regain consciousness? A 40-year-old housewife's doughty family could be in a position to answer the question in the next few months.
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Live: Balia man wanted for shootout arrested
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At TN temple, thief prays, loots and leaves
The famous Marundeeswarar temple at Thiruvanmiyur was found looted on Friday morning, when authorities opened the 'hundials' (boxes of offerings).
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De Villiers is IPL's most impactful player: Virat
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday called AB de Villiers the "most impactful player in IPL" after the South African blasted a 22-ball 55 to set up an incredible win against Rajasthan Royals.
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Woman accuses younger brothers of gang-rape
A 36-year-old divorced woman has approached Misrod police station and alleged that she was gang-raped by her two younger brothers around eight months back.
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A judge must be fearless: Justice Ramana
Facing Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy's complaint To CJI against him, most senior SC judge N V Ramana on Saturday said a Judge needs to take decisions fearlessly and stand up bravely to all pressures and odds.
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Bravo was not fit to bowl final over: MS Dhoni
Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday said he had to hand the ball to Ravindra Jadeja to bowl the match-deciding final over against Delhi Capitals since Dwayne Bravo, his preferred option, was not available due to fitness issues.
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When ‘alien’ talk took over a Noida village
A humanoid balloon, which looked like a sci-fi character dropping from the sky, spooked many who gaped at it in disbelief before raising the alarm. For some, it was an alien, for others a spy.
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Biden leads Trump, but can polls be trusted this yr?
Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election four years ago brought into question as never before the reliability of opinion polls. Can they be believed this time around? With 16 days to go before the November 3 election, Democrat Joe Biden is ahead of the Republican president by 9.0 percentage points nationally, according to polling averages from the RealClearPolitics website.
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Develop poll-like system for Covid vaccine: PM
mphasising the need to ensure speedy delivery of Covid-19 vaccine even in the remotest areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed his government on Saturday to deliver and administer the shots on the lines of elections conducted in the country, involving all levels of government as well as civil society.
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Live: Global Covid-19 cases cross 39.5 million
India has one of the lowest Covid-19 deaths per million population in the world with less than 1,000 fatalities registered daily since October 4. The fatality rate of 1.52 per cent on Friday was the lowest since March 22, the Union health ministry said. Stay here for live updates
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Retail giants eye rural India to push growth
With farm sector seen as a key support to growth against the mayhem triggered by the pandemic, these companies sense an opportunity to increase sales betting on rural and small town India.
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Kerala: Sabarimala temple opened for pilgrims
Sabarimala temple was at 5pm on Friday opened for the monthly, Thulamasa, rituals. In the presence of temple thantri Kandararu Rajevaru, the head priest A K Sudheer Namboothiri opened the temple doors. Pilgrims would be allowed to visit the temple adhering to Covid-19 protocol from October 17 to 21.
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Pakistan pacer Umar Gul announces retirement
Pakistan speedster Umar Gul on Saturday announced he will retire from all forms of cricket after the end of the ongoing National T20 Cup. The 36-year-old Gul, who played his last match for Pakistan -- an ODI -- in 2016, featured for Balochistan team in the National T20 Cup, which ends on Sunday.
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Man moves court seeking Rs 50k spent on dating back
There is nothing called a free lunch, goes the saying. According to a young man from Mehsana, there cannot be any free coffees and gifts too. In fact, after his relationship went kaput following a spat, the man was quick to put forth a demand for reimbursement of Rs 50,000 dating expense, money which he had spent on the girl, till their love lasted.
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Month on, Hathras village shuts itself in silence
The village that was home to the 19-year-old Dalit girl has clamped shut. It has been a month since she was allegedly gang-raped, strangled and left to die. And the village has grown guarded and evasive.
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Pics: Only ‘beti’ on nameplates of homes here
Each of the 250 houses in Kirori in Nuh (formerly Mewat) will be identified bys the girls in the family after the small villlage of 1,200 residents on Friday put up plaques at the entrance of homes with names of only the daughters living there.
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TN man kept in freezer box for 20 hours dies
A 73-year-old man, who was getting treated at the Salem government medical college hospital after being rescued from a freezer box where he was kept for nearly 20 hours presumed dead by his own brother, died on Friday without responding to treatment. Joint director of health services Dr Malarvizhi Vallal, meanwhile, has initiated a probe against a private hospital in Salem for issuing a death certificate four days before his death.
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Girl in love with dalit killed by father, cousins
Six days after the body of a missing girl was recovered in Magadi taluk, police on Friday arrested her father, 48, and two cousins on charges of murdering her for falling in love with a 20-yearold Dalit farm worker. The family tried to cover it up by filing a missing complaint, reports Santoshkumar B.
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Covid-19: Govt identifying 30 crore who will get vaccine on priority
As the world prepares for a vaccine against Covid-19, India has started identifying around 30 crore priority beneficiaries, including high-risk population and first responders — from healthcare workers to police, sanitation workers as well as the elderly and people with co-morbidities — who will likely receive an estimated 60 crore vaccine doses.
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‘Deepika’, ‘Jacqueline’ on NREGA job cards in MP
Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Jacqueline Fernandes, in Madhya Pradesh govt’s record books, are working on MGNREGA wages in Khargone district. They have even withdrawn pay for June and July. Photographs of these actors have been found on family job cards, uploaded online under MGNREGA beneficiaries, of at least 11 people. Job cards of men, too, carry photos of Deepika and Jacqueline.
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Missing B'wood baddies! Where are the villains?
Where on earth are the Gabbar Singhs of yesteryears who sent shivers down our spines? Where are the Dr Dangs, Mogambos and Shaakaals? Wanting to leave nothing to speculation, ETimes spoke to a host of people and this is what unfolded in our #BigStory this week.
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Army restores grave of Pakistan officer
Major Mohd Shabir Khan was killed in a fierce clash with troops of the 9 Sikh Regiment in Naugam sector along the LoC on May 5, 1972. Pakistan awarded him its third highest military decoration, the ‘Sitara-e-Jurat’ medal, recognising his gallantry.
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IPL: Different leader, same 'Knight'mare for KKR
Putting in a clinical show, Mumbai Indians showed no mercy as they completely outplayed the Kolkata Knight Riders, who clearly seemed rattled by its top spinner Sunil Narine being reported for chucking, and then a change of the captaincy baton from Dinesh Karthik to Eoin Morgan just a few hours before a key game.
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Navratri 2020: Images, quotes, wishes and more
‘Navratri’ is a beautiful festival celebrated by Hindus not only in India but all over the world. Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘nava’ (nine) and ‘ratri’ (night), the occasion marks the defeat of Mahishasura by Goddess Durga and symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
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Live: Audi Q2 SUV launched at Rs 34.99 lakh
Audi India is bringing in the all-new Q2 here and is set to be the most affordable SUV from the German carmakers. The SUV is likely to be talismanic for the brand during the festive season. Stay with TOI Auto for live updates:
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Live: PM to hold 12 election rallies in Bihar
Assembly elections in Bihar are scheduled less than 2 weeks from now. While the BJP is contesting the polls with the JD (U), the RJD and Congress are in alliance. The LJP has decided to put up candidates against the JD (U), even though it is a constituent of the BJP-led NDA. Stay with TOI for latest updates:
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Woman pushed into well, survives 3 days
A 22-year-old woman spent three days in an open 60-foot-deep well with a fractured hand and without food and water in a village near Devanahalli after her Instagram friend allegedly tried to kill her by pushing her into it.
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Syringe-makers look to ramp up stocks for Covid vaccine
As the race for Covid-19 vaccine picks up with governments across the world readying plans for its procurement and distribution, syringe manufacturers in India are ramping up capacities by over 30% to meet the expected rise in demand globally.
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'How can I be nervous?': Gayle back in business
Chris Gayle smashed 53 in his first outing this Indian Premier League season to give Kings XI Punjab their second win of the virus-hit Twenty20 tournament on Thursday. Gayle, the 41-year-old self-styled 'Universe Boss' who recently recovered from a stomach bug, smashed five sixes in his 45-ball knock. "It is the Universe Boss batting, how can I be nervous?", said Gayle.
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Bachchan admits doing 'jhaadu pocha' at home
The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 12 started with yesterday's (October 15) roll-over contestant Ashish Sharma from Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The 20-year-old is pursuing B.Sc. in Agriculture and is passionate about his field.
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HCL Tech Q2 net profit up 18.5% at Rs 3,142 cr
IT firm HCL Technologies on Friday posted 18.5 per cent rise in September quarter net profit at Rs 3,142 crore. The IT major had registered a net profit of Rs 2,651 crore in the July-September 2019 quarter (as per US GAAP), HCL Technologies said in a regulatory filing.
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Fake: Kirron didn’t say ‘rape part of Indian culture’
A graphic card featuring actor-turned BJP MP Kirron Kher is being shared to claim that she said “rape is part of Indian culture and tradition” and that it can’t be stopped.
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Electric Jaguar I-PACE India-launch in 2021
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to launch its electric Jaguar I-PACE sedan in India early next year, as governments across the world push for more clean-energy vehicles. Earlier on Thursday JLR launched the new Defender SUV in India
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Mighty Mumbai Indians face Kolkata Knight Riders
Clearly distracted after their ace bowler Sunil Narine was reported for chucking last week against Kings XI Punjab, the Kolkata Knight Riders will look to get their stop-start campaign back on track when they take on the high-flying Mumbai Indians at Abu Dhabi on Friday night.
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'Papa wanted me to go it alone in Bihar polls'
In his first interview to TOI after his father and LJP founder Ram Vilas Paswan’s death, the 37-year-old ‘Chirag’ of the Paswan family tells TOI that he has stopped his tears, for now, to fulfil his father’s dream to see LJP embark on the path of political supremacy in Bihar. He talked about the late RVP’s last words to him and why he has waged a war against CM Nitish Kumar.
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Arnab asked to appear before Mumbai cops today
Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami, who has been served a show-cause notice asking why he should not be asked to execute a bond for making statements that create communal disharmony, has been asked to appear before the assistant commissioner of police at N M Joshi Marg on Friday. Republic TV, Box Cinema and Fakt Marathi are being investigated by the crime branch.
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Sushant's friend sues Republic for Rs 200 cr
Film producer and friend of actor Sushant Singh Rajput — Sandip Ssingh, who was under the scanner after he was seen taking an active lead in events following the actor’s death — slapped a legal notice on Republic TV and its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami claiming Rs 200 crore as compensation for “maligning his image in public” and for terming Ssingh a “key conspirator” and “murderer”.
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Covid live: Active cases likely to fall below 8L
India’s active cases of Covid-19 were poised to fall below the 8 lakh mark, even as the daily death toll from the virus rose to a five-day high on Thursday. As many as 845 fatalities were reported during the day, a sharp rise from a toll of 689 on Wednesday and the highest since 917 deaths were recorded on October 10. Stay here for live updates
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No decision yet on Voda arbitration award: Govt
The ministry of finance on Thursday clarified that Vodafone arbitration award along with all options are under examination and further course of action will be decided, news agency ANI reported.
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Guv-CM letter war may help BJP dent Sena’s Hindutva credentials
The BJP is hoping that the letter war between governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and CM Uddhav Thackeray over reopening of religious places in the state would come as a shot in its arm as it is all set to contest Shiv Sena's Hindutva credentials, political analysts said on Wednesday. Although Thackeray heads the MVA regime with NCP, Congress, he keeps reinvoking Sena's saffron agenda.
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KXIP missing Chris Gayle, says Wasim Jaffer
Gayle, who holds the records for maximum number of sixes hit and centuries scored in the IPL, is yet to play a game this season. He was sidelined for a while due to a stomach infection and was also admitted to a hospital.
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Nepal now setting up border outposts near China border
Days after it was alleged that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) had constructed at least nine buildings on the Nepal side of the Nepal-China border in Humla district in Karnali province, sources confirmed that Nepal has set up six border observation posts (BOPs) along its border with China. Sources added that at least 9 more BOPs are also proposed to be set up.
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TRP scam: SC declines to hear Republic TV plea
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a plea by Republic TV challenging Mumbai Police investigation into alleged TRP scam. The SC allowed the channel to move the Bombay high court for relief.
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Hathras: SC reserves verdict on transfer of trial
During the hearing, the UP police gave details of security ring thrown around victim’s family. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta on behalf of the UP government requested the SC to monitor the investigation. The victim family's counsel Seema Kushwaha requested transfer of trial to Delhi.
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Assam govt declares ‘war against love jihad’
The BJP-led government in Assam has decided to crack down on the “emerging trend” of “marriages by deception”, usually involving a prospective groom lying about his religion to marry a Hindu girl, finance and health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday.
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Live: Oxford scientists develop 5-min Covid test
India reports 67,708 new Covid-19 cases & 680 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total case tally stands at 73,07,098, including 8,12,390 active cases. Stay with TOI for all the updates
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Batting in white shoes is Virat's superstition
"I love playing in white shoes, batting especially. It's more of a superstition for me," Kohli told Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City boss, during an Instagram live session. "When I bat, it's my zone and time to be absolutely close to myself and perform," said the 31-year-old Kohli, who made his international debut in 2008.
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K'taka extends hiring freeze in govt till 2021
The Karnataka government has decided to extend freeze on recruitments in all government departments until early 2021 as it is yet to recover the losses wrought by Covid-induced lockdown. After the lockdown took effect in the third week of March, the Karnataka finance department directed all departments in July to suspend recruitment processes, also funds for new projects.
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Vivek Oberoi’s Mumbai house searched by cops
Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi's house is reported to be searched by the Central Crime Branch officials in connection to a drugs case which allegedly involves his brother-in-law Aditya Alva too.
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Why a wedding is incomplete without a solitaire
If you are getting married anytime soon, we'll tell you why you must buy a solitaire for your big day.
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Kia Seltos anniv edition launched at Rs 13.75L
Kia Motors India on Thursday launched the Seltos Anniversary Edition as the SUV recently completed one successful year in the Indian market. The Kia Seltos Anniversary Edition will be offered in three trims ranging between Rs 13.75 lakh – Rs 14.85 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Tata Group chases e-comm deals to bolster retail
Tata Group, India’s conglomerate that sells almost everything from cars to apparel and steel, is seeking to buy Indian online retailers to beef up its presence in e-commerce, people familiar with the matter said.
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New normal is now 8-months-old: Irani shares a pic
The new normal might be 8 months old, but Smriti Irani’s humorous posts are always fresh and new. She never fails to make us laugh and this time too, her post on the current Covid-19 situation comes with a dash of humour.
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BARC temporarily suspends weekly ratings
The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) on Thursday announced a temporary suspension of weekly ratings of news channels across languages over alleged TRP scam.
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498A: Wife's plaint costs husband judge post
Cruelty to a woman at her matrimonial home as per a complaint under Section 498A of IPC annulled her advocate husband’s selection as a district judge. The SC said that the Madhya Pradesh high court committed no mistake in rescinding his selection on the ground of pendency of the criminal case. Subsequent acquittal of the advocate did not help his case either.
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Nortje dominates list of fastest balls in IPL
South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has set the stage on fire in what is his debut IPL season. The tear-away quick made headlines when he bowled the fastest delivery in IPL history on Wednesday in Delhi Capitals' match against Rajasthan Royals, which the Capitals won by 13 runs. Nortje clocked an incredible 156.22 kmph or 97 mph to shatter the previous record.
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Property tax issue: 'Could have avoided mistake'
A day after being pulled up by the Madras high court for rushing to it directly without giving adequate time to the Chennai Corporation authorities to dispose of his representation, actor Rajinikanth on Thursday said he could have avoided this mistake.
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe launched at Rs 39.30L
2 Series GC, the most affordable BMW sedan in India, comes in two tramlines: Sport line at Rs 39.30 lakh and MSport at Rs 41.40 lakh. Available in diesel-only variants, the 2 Series GC sits under the 3 Series in the portfolio.
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India tour of Australia hangs in the balance
India's tour of Australia is at the very centre of the tussle between Channel 7 and Cricket Australia. The series, as of now, is still not confirmed, given the scheduling struggles that CA is undergoing at the moment. CA recently shared a tentative schedule internally, one that continues to be debated and hence is not final yet.
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Covid-19 can spread through air: CDC
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday said COVID-19 can spread through virus lingering in the air, sometimes for hours, acknowledging concerns widely voiced by public health experts about airborne transmission of the virus.
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Punjab’s Covid fatality rate tops world average
Punjab has improved on key Covid-19 parameters like active cases, recoveries and doubling rate, but the state doesn’t appear to be getting a handle on the high fatality rate, which has even surpassed the global rate.
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DC bench good for another IPL team, says Ashwin
After registering an emphatic 59-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League on Monday, Delhi Capitals' off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin hailed the bench strength of the side.
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Amazon Alexa gets new privacy controls: How to use them on your smart speakers
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JEE (Advanced) topper to drop IIT seat for MIT
Pune boy Chirag Falor, already a student of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has topped the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) 2020. The qualifying aggregate marks for the JEE (Advanced) common rank list reduced to 69—a five-year low. The entrance results for the 23 IITs were announced on Monday where the number of candidates qualifying increased to 43,204.
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Delhi Capitals thrash Royal Challengers Bangalore
Chasing a stiff target of 197 for victory, RCB's hopes of a grandstand finish went up in smoke early in the innings and they ended with 137/9. After the heroics of Prithvi Shaw (42, 23b, 5x4, 2x6) and Marcus Stoinis (53 n.o., 26, 6x4, 2x6), the DC bowlers turned on the heat.
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Live: Guidelines out for reopening schools
The total number of people affected worldwide in the Covid-19 pandemic has gone past 35 million, with over a million dead. Over 66 lakh people have been affected in India. The country's recovery rate is at 84.34%. Stay with TOI for live updates.
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GST compensation cess to stay beyond June 2022 to help states
While the Centre had assured to compensate states in case GST collections did not grow 14% annually, the compensation requirement has shot up to an estimated Rs 3 lakh crore this year due to Covid-19. With a projected deficit of Rs 2.3 lakh crore, the Centre has come up with two options, involving market borrowings, to bridge the gap with repayment funded through the compensation cess.
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SC query on Vijay Mallya ‘secret proceedings’
The Supreme Court on Monday asked Vijay Mallya's counsel to reveal the nature of 'secret proceedings' in UK which is holding up his court-cleared extradition to India and also to inform as to when the fugitive liquor baron would appear before it to get sentenced in a contempt of court case, in which he was found guilty in May 2017. Mallya's lawyer Ankur Sehgal attempted to evade by resorting to "I am not aware" statements.
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Jagan set to meet Modi; buzz of YSRC joining NDA
BJP, sources said, wants YSRC to join the NDA as the exits of Shiv Sena earlier this year and the Shiromani Akali Dal last month have brought down the NDA's strength in the Rajya Sabha to 113. Sources added that with 28 MPs - 22 in Lok Sabha and six in Rajya Sabha - YSRC could make BJP's life easier in Parliament. The party had voted for farm bills in the just-concluded session.
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You could soon order street food online
The urban affairs ministry and a major online food ordering and delivery platform have signed an MoU to enable street food vendors to tap a bigger market using the company's e-commerce platform for more business. To begin with, a pilot will be carried out involving 250 vendors across five cities - Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi, Indore and Varanasi - and this coverage will be expanded subsequently to other cities.
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UP woman travels 900km to file rape plaint
A 22-year-old woman, raped repeatedly and filmed during the act, managed to flee from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh to reach Nagpur, travelling around 900km in a cab to register FIR. The woman, a national of Nepal, had come to India to make a living two years ago fled UP against the backdrop of Hathras case outcry.
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Veteran singer Shakti Thakur passes away
The veteran singer and actor suffered massive news has left everyone shocked. Music lovers have been paying homage to the departed soul. Celebrities across the region h heart attack. Theave paid condolences to the family for their loss. Shakti’s younger daughter Monali Thakur is stuck in Switzerland due to the pandemic.
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CBI raids Cong leader DK Shivakumar's premises
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday morning carried out searches on the premises of Congress leader D K Shivakumar at 14 locations - Karnataka (9), Delhi (4) and one in Mumbai - in connection with an alleged corruption case.
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Tatas in talks to buy AirAsia’s 49% in JV
Tata Sons is reviewing its budget airline joint venture with Malaysia’s AirAsia as the latter faces financial challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. The evaluation follows the Malaysian company’s reluctance to inject fresh equity into AirAsia India.
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Dhoni completes 100 catches as a keeper in IPL
Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni on Sunday added another feather to his cap as he completed 100 catches as wicketkeeper in the Indian Premier League. He has become the second wicket-keeper to do so after KKR captain Dinesh Karthik. Punjab skipper KL Rahul became his 100th victim behind the stumps. Dhoni also has 39 stumpings to his name.
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Live updates: JEE Advanced result announced
JEE Advanced result 2020 has been declared by the Indian Institutes of Technology, Delhi on Monday i.e., October 5. The results have been made available on the official portal of JEE Advanced — jeeadv.ac.in — for the public access. Candidates who await the results can check the latest updates on the JEE Advanced result here. Stay connected.
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Live: Sitharaman chairs 42nd GST council meet
The 42nd GST Council meet may turn into a stormy affair, with non-BJP ruled states still being in disagreement with the Centre on the compensation issue. Stay here for all live updates
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Sushant murdered, reveals AIIMS doc's audiotape
After the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Forensic Medical Board ruled out the murder angle in Sushant Singh Rajput’s death in its report, a leaked audio tape of Dr. Sudhir Gupta has been accessed where he claimed that the late actor was ‘murdered’.
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Live updates: JEE Advanced 2020 result today
JEE Advanced result 2020 will be declared by the Indian Institutes of Technology, Delhi on Monday i.e., October 5. The results will be released shortly on the official portal of JEE Advanced — jeeadv.ac.in — for the public access. Candidates who await the results can check the latest updates on the JEE Advanced result here. Stay connected.
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Card users to gain more from interest waiver
The government’s decision to waive “interest on interest” during the March-August loan moratorium period will benefit all individuals with loans up to Rs 2 crore but if you have a home loan, especially one that was availed several years ago, your savings will not be much. However, if you have outstanding credit card loans or dues, the benefits will be quite substantial since interest rates range between 19.5% and 42.4% per annum.
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Did small things right: Dhoni after big CSK win
Veteran batsmen Shane Watson (83) and Faf du Plessis (87) remained unbeaten to help Chennai Super Kings chase down the target of 179 with ease for an emphatic 10-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League match in Dubai on Sunday.
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Times Top10: Only 1 in 5 Indians to get Covid-19 vaccine'
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GST meet to be stormy over Centre-states rift
Today’s GST Council meeting promises to be a stormy affair with the Centre and Opposition-ruled states not just divided over compensation for a “shortfall” in collections but also on the issue of a dispute resolution authority being pushed by Opposition-ruled states.
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Trump leaves hospital briefly to greet supporters
Trump, 74, wore a mask as he waved from the back seat of a black SUV that crawled in a caravan of vehicles in front of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center outside Washington, while supporters waving Trump 2020 flags chanted: "USA! USA!"
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Eggs from Pokhran to revive Son Chiraiya in MP
Madhya Pradesh is working out a plan to reintroduce the critically endangered great Indian bustard (GIB) at ‘Son Chiraiya’ sanctuary in Ghatigaon, Gwalior district, after collecting eggs from Pokhran in Rajasthan.
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UPSC prelims 2020 exam under way
With the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2020 being conducted hundreds of candidates were seen arriving at an examination centre in Hyderabad on Sunday. Jaswant Kumar, a UPSC candidate, said, "This is a very unprecedented situation. Pandemic is nowhere to end in the near future, so it is better to conduct exams."
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AMU medical college’s MLC report says use of force and penetration existed on Hathras rape victim
Contrary to the earlier claims made by the UP police ruling out the rape of the 19-year-old deceased Dalit girl, the copy of the medico-legal investigation prepared by forensic experts of AMU’s Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) on September 22 clearly stated that on the basis of local examination of the patient, there were "signs of use of force" and "penetration".
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No moratorium taken: Govt may compensate you
Amid confusion on compensation for borrowers who did not avail the six-month moratorium, the finance ministry will explore options such as cashbacks for individuals and MSMEs with debt up to Rs 2 crore and who repaid their dues on time. This is to ensure a level-playing field with those who availed the moratorium and could now be spared from being charged “interest on interest”.
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Ulfa(I) operating from base in China: Centre
The proscribed anti-talks faction of Ulfa has moved lock, stock and barracks from Myanmar to China’s Yunnan province, according to an affidavit submitted by the Centre to a Guwahati tribunal set up under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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Ram Vilas Paswan undergoes heart surgery
Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan underwent heart surgery in a Delhi hospital, according to his son and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday. Chirag also said that his father might have to undergo another surgery in the coming weeks if the need arises.
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Delhi-Mum e-way to have India’s animal overpasses
India will see the first five animal overpasses on the under-construction Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which will be on the lines of “animal bridges” in the Netherlands for safe passage of wildlife. These have been planned to ensure there are no disturbances to the Ranthambore Wildlife Corridor connecting Ranthambhore and Mukundra (Darrah) wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan.
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RCB good run helped to erase lean patch: Kohli
Back to form with an unbeaten fifty, RCB captain Virat Kohli on Saturday said his teammates' good show gave him enough time to come out of a short lean patch in the ongoing IPL. Kohli struck 72 not out off 53 balls to lead RCB to an easy eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals for their third win from 4 matches. He had scored 14, 1, 3 in the earlier matches.
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All eyes on HC over Rhea Chakraborty's bail plea
With the AIIMS panel ruling out murder as the cause of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, all eyes are on Bombay high court which has reserved bail pleas of the actor’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty, her brother and three others, in a drugs case for judgment. The HC order is expected next week. Meanwhile, Mumbai Police said that many theories were floated, but now we stand vindicated.
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NCB harassed me into implicating actors: Kshitij
Retracting his statements made to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), executive producer Kshitij Prasad submitted before the NDPS court on Saturday that the investigating agency repeatedly harassed him into falsely implicating actors Ranbir Kapoor, Dino Morea and Arjun Rampal in the drugs case.
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No proof of murder in Sushant death case: AIIMS
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput was not murdered. He died by suicide. This has been confirmed by the medical board constituted by the forensic medicine department of AIIMS. "It is a case of hanging and death by suicide," Dr Sudhir Gupta, chairperson of the medical board constituted to find out the manner and cause of death of Rajput
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Egypt unveils coffins buried 2,500 years ago
Archaeologists in Egypt said Saturday they had found 59 well-preserved and sealed wooden coffins over recent weeks that were buried more than 2,500 years ago.
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Trump says he feels 'much better' in new video
President Donald Trump said in a video from his hospital room on Saturday that he felt "much better" and hoped to be "back soon," after a day of contradictory messages from the White House about his condition following his Covid-19 diagnosis.
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Army chief to leave for Myanmar today
Foreign secretary Harsh Shringla and Army chief M M Naravane will travel together today to Myanmar, a strong pillar of India’s both Neighborhood First and Act East policies. Official sources said the joint visit by the Army chief and top diplomat is meant to facilitate a comprehensive review of security and defence ties and India’s development work in the strife-torn Rakhine state.
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No proof of murder in Sushant death case: AIIMS
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput was not murdered. He died by suicide. This has been confirmed by the medical board constituted by the forensic medicine department of AIIMS. "It is a case of hanging and death by suicide," Dr Sudhir Gupta, chairperson of the medical board constituted to find out the manner and cause of death of Rajput
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RCB look to keep winning momentum going vs RR
The first afternoon game of this edition of the Indian Premier League will be as much about countering the opposition as adapting to conditions.
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'Shooed' by cops, gang-raped Dalit woman kills self
Amid nationwide outrage over the Hathras horror, a gangraped Dalit woman in MP’s Narsinghpur killed herself on Friday because police allegedly refused to register an FIR for four days, drove her away every time she went to file a complaint, and even threw her husband in lockup.
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Apple leases 4 lakh sqft space in central Bengaluru
In its biggest real estate deal in India, Apple has leased about 4 lakh sqft of commercial office space in Bengaluru's central business district, people familiar with the matter said.
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Pics: Last resort at island near Hampi demolished
With the Hampi World Area Management Authority (HWAMA) on Friday demolishing the last hotel-cum-resort at Virupapura Gadde, the island near World Heritage Site, a favourite spot of foreign tourists has gone into history.
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Covid-19: Why viral load is tough to detect
Covid-19 patients have been flooding laboratories with requests to know the cycle threshold (CT) value of their RT-PCR test. Many believe that the CT value, which refers to the number of cycles needed in RT-PCR test to amplify the viral RNA to reach a detectable level, can help in knowing infectiousness and severity of the disease.
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Covid: I think I'm doing very well, says Trump
US President Donald Trump, in a video shared on Twitter on Friday evening, said he thinks that he is "doing very well" and thanked people for their support after he was tested positive with for Covid-19 a day earlier. “I want to thank everybody for the tremendous support. I am going to Walter Reed hospital. I think I'm doing very well but we're going to make sure that things work out," Trump said in a short 18-second video .
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SSR case: AIIMS report rules out murder theories
AIIMS, in its report to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), ruled out the theories of poisoning and strangling floated by Sushant Singh Rajput’s family and lawyer. T
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Now, GIC, TPG put Rs 7,350cr in Reliance Retail
GIC, which manages Singapore’s foreign reserves, will invest Rs 5,513 crore for a 1.2% stake in Reliance Retail Ventures, the holding company of India’s biggest and most profitable retailer, while US-based TPG will put in Rs 1,836 crore for a 0.4% in the unit. These investments have assigned a value of Rs 4.3 lakh crore to Reliance Retail.
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IPL: CSK lose to SRH for third successive defeat
Needing 28 runs from the final over, CSK only managed 20 runs against rookie leggie Abdul Samad as they succumbed to a 7-run loss. MS Dhoni (47 not out off 36 balls) and Ravindra Jadeja (50 off 35 balls) tried hard, but CSK's top-order problems cost them in the end.
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Eye on investors, govt plans to list LIC abroad
Following the budget announcement, the government has appointed Deloitte and SBI Capital Markets as transaction advisors for the LIC issue, while also initiating the process to amend the LIC Act as the Centre is the sole shareholder under the law.
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We've been a bit too relaxed: CSK skipper Dhoni
His side falling short yet again despite having him at the crease, Chennai Super Kings' skipper MS Dhoni said he was trying to hit the ball too hard when timing the ball was a better option against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League match on Friday.
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Live: PM Modi to inaugurate Atal tunnel today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Atal Tunnel at Rohtang in Himachal Pradesh at 10 am today. The 9.02 km long tunnel, the longest highway tunnel in the world connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year. Stay here for all live updates
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NIA: Separatists helped recruits get Pak training
Some prominent Kashmir-based separatists are under the scanner for arranging identity and travel documents for local recruits of terrorist outfits to legally enter Pakistan by road and get arms training there for a couple of weeks, a spokesperson for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said on Friday.
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Live: India third country to cross 1L Covid deaths
India's Covid-19 caseload inched closer to 64 lakh-mark with 81,484 infections reported in a day, while the number of people who recuperated from the disease crossed 53 lakh pushing the recovery rate to 83.70%. The death toll climbed to 99,773. Stay with TOI for live updates
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With 10% duty on display, phones to cost more
Smartphones and feature phones sold by Samsung, Apple, Vivo, Xiaomi, Oppo and RealMe will cost more as the government has imposed a 10% import duty on display and touch panels. The move is guided by the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign as efforts to push manufacturing within the country gather pace. The actual impact of the duty comes at 11% due to an additional cess.
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Trump to quarantine after aide tests Covid +ve
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was beginning a quarantine process after Hope Hicks, a top adviser and trusted aide, tested positive for the coronavirus. Hicks travels regularly with the president on Air Force One and, along with other senior aides, accompanied him to Ohio for the presidential debate on Tuesday and to Minnesota for a campaign event on Wednesday.
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Rohit Sharma registers 5000 runs in IPL
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday became the third batsman to register 5,000 runs in the Indian Premier League. Rohit has now scored more than 5,000 IPL runs in 191 matches. The other two players who have scored over 5,000 runs in the IPL are Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli and Chennai Super Kings star batsman Suresh Raina.
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Gandhi Jayanti 2020: Inspiring quotes by Bapu
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Gujarat’s Porbandar. Mahatma Gandhi is also known as Bapu or Father of the Nation. In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared Mahatma Gandhi's birthday (Gandhi Jayanti) as the International Day of Nonviolence.. Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence stays relevant in today's world, as several countries are engaged in the nuclear arms race. Here are some inspiring quotes by Mahatma Gandhi which are relevant for today’s generation.
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Google to pay $1bn over 3 years for news content
Google will pay publishers $1 billion over the next three years for their content, the company's latest effort to defuse tensions over its dominance of the news industry. The company said on Thursday said that it has signed agreements for its news partnership program with nearly 200 publications in Germany, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, the UK and Australia.
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Don’t ruin your credibility: DM to girl’s family
In a 22-second clip, purportedly shot inside the victim’s house, Hathras DM Praveen Laxkar can be heard telling a family member, “Don’t ruin your credibility. These media people will leave, half have already left. We are with you. It’s up to you, if you want to keep changing your statement.” The video, which trails off at a point where the DM says, “Abhi hum bhi badal jayein (Now if we change...),” went viral within minutes of being posted.
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US judge blocks Donald Trump's H-1B visa ban
A federal judge has blocked the enforcement of the H-1B visa ban issued by US President Donald Trump in June this year, saying the President exceeded his constitutional authority. The ruling places an immediate hold on a series of visa restrictions that prevent manufacturers from filling crucial, hard-to-fill jobs to support economic recovery, growth and innovation when most needed, the National Association of manufacturers said.
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Dalit watchdogs headless, lack bite
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has been headless for over four months. The term of the chairman and four members expired in the last week of May, after which the Modi government has not appointed the replacements.
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Gandhi Jayanti 2020: Images, Wishes & more
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on October 2 to honour the legendary leader, Mahatma Gandhi. He was an eminent figure without whom, India would still have been oppressed under the British rule.
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India, China working on 7th round of LAC talks
Following the diplomatic talks this week on the LAC stand-off, the government on Thursday reiterated that the two sides are now working to schedule the next (7th) round of the senior commanders’ meeting. The meeting is important for India and China to work towards early and complete disengagement of troops along the LAC, as the government said, in accordance with the existing bilateral agreement and protocols.
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Curbs on defence spending eased due to LAC row
The ongoing military confrontation with China along the line of actual control has prompted the government to ease spending restrictions on defence while keeping tabs on expenditure on non-essential services. The expenditure control guidelines for the third quarter of the financial year issued by the finance ministry on September 28 has also provided relaxation for the fertiliser ministry as well ahead of the sowing season.
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States asked to plan outreach of Covid vaccine
With Covid-19 vaccine development process progressing at a fast pace globally, the Centre has asked all states and UTs to formulate a robust plan to ensure adequate storage capacity for vaccines and maintenance of cold chain. The idea is to ensure that once the vaccine is approved for use, it reaches the masses even in remote areas of the country.
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Make full refund of air tickets: SC to airlines
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered domestic airlines operating flights within and outside India to refund passengers the cost of tickets of flights cancelled between March 25-May 24 without any cancellation charges. It said the condition of full refund within three weeks would also apply to foreign carriers if the booking was made within India.
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Cong drafts model Act to override new farm laws
Stepping up the pressure on ruling BJP over controversial farm laws, Congress has drafted a model Act to be adopted by states where it is in office to overrule the central legislations. The model bill will be circulated to states ruled by Congress and will also be offered to other non-BJP states.
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Babri demolition case: Verdict may add to unease of minorities
The much-awaited verdict was celebrated by Advani, Joshi and others as a validation of their stand that the demolition of the structure was not part of any premeditated plan, but caused disappointment among Muslims.
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KKR backed us, we're grateful: Mavi & Nagarkoti
After an impressive outing against Rajasthan Royals, Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti thanked the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) management for always backing them and not letting go of them even when they were injured.
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Kashyap reaches police station for questioning
The Versova police station issued summons to Anurag Kashyap to record his statement. This is in connection with a rape case filed against him by Payal Ghosh on September 22.
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What all changes from today in your daily life
From no need to carry copies of driving licence, to health insurance to credit cards, there will be many changes in the rules for products and transactions impacting the daily lives of the people from October 1.
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Army jawan killed in ceasefire violation by Pak
The Indian Army retaliated in a befitting manner, he added. Lance Naik Karnail Singh was killed in the firing from across the border, the spokesperson said. "The general officer commanding of the White Knight Corps and all ranks salute braveheart Lance Naik Karnail Singh, who made the supreme sacrifice in the Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch district on the night of September 30, and offer condolences to his family," he said.
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Congress demolished Babri: Vinay Katiyar
Katiyar said the Babri structure was demolished by Congress to topple the BJP government in UP. “No other mosque would be touched in future. Let peace prevail,” he told TOI.
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Uthappa applies saliva on the ball against KKR
In the IPL 2020 match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, Robin Uthappa was spotted applying saliva on the ball while fielding in the third over.
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After Hathras, another Dalit woman raped, killed in UP; 2 arrested
A 22-year-old Dalit woman died after being allegedly sexually assaulted by two men in Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh. She worked at a private firm and did not return until late at night on Tuesday. Later in the wee hours of Wednesday, the girl came on a rickshaw in a bad condition with glucose drip attached to her arms. She was soon rushed to a hospital but died on the way.
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Ex-PM Rao would have felt vindicated by verdict
Had he been alive, the Babri case verdict that the demolition was not “pre-planned” would have brought a wry smile to the face of P V Narasimha Rao who faced severe criticism for the December 6,1992 event, with some alleging that he was complicit in the mosque’s destruction.
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PNB reports Rs 1,203cr fraud by Sintex Industries
Public sector Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Wednesday declared its Rs 1,203.26 crore exposure to Sintex Industries Ltd as fraud.Pursuant to the applicable provisions of Sebi's Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) and the bank's policy, "we inform reporting of borrowal fraud of Rs 1,203.26 crore in NPA account of Sintex Industries Ltd (SIL)," PNB said in a regulatory filing.
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UP: Two arrested for Dalit woman’s rape, murder
A 22-year-old Dalit woman died after being allegedly sexually assaulted by two youth from another community in the Gaisri police station area of Balrampur. Both the accused, Shahid and Sahil have been arrested.
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Vindication of belief, says Advani post acquittal
Acquitted of conspiracy charges in the 1992 Babri mosque demolition case, BJP veteran L K Advani on Wednesday welcomed the court verdict, saying the judgment vindicated his and his party’s commitment towards the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
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Live: International flights suspended till Oct 31
India's Covid tally raced past 62 lakh on Wednesday with 80,472 infections being reported in last 24 hours. While the number of recoveries surged to 51,87,825 pushing the recovery rate to 83.33 per cent, according to the Union health ministry data. Stay with TOI for live updates-
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SC refuses to postpone civil services exam slated for Oct 4
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