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A total of 4,628 emergency beds, 205 relief camps and 807 ambulances and mobile medical units kept ready; 1,103 pregnant women shifted to nearby hospitals

He reportedly told investigators that PSC chairperson M.R. Baiju had not consulted him, the other commission members, or other senior officials on important examination-related decisions and took many decisions unilaterally

Finds Maharashtra police action in Karnataka without informing local police illegal

India thrashed South Korea 8-0 to finish the Asian Champions Trophy league stage unbeaten with 15 points from five wins. Dilpreet Singh scored twice, while six others found the net. India will face South Korea again in Wednesday's semifinal in Mohali, while Japan take on Malaysia in the other last-four clash.

The Kansas City Chiefs are in a critical evaluation phase as they look into trading wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. just ahead of the deadline. A recent loss to the Denver Broncos highlighted issues in their passing game, prompting the team to consider changes. While Thomas's varying performance raises questions, it also provides a chance for reinvention.

Hemanth is facing possible amputation of his right leg due to severe gunshot injuries sustained during a police encounter. He was involved in a chainsaw attack on two minor students at a school in Raptadu. After fleeing, he was located by police who shot at him during a confrontation. One injured student has undergone complex surgeries and is recovering in a hospital in Bengaluru.

Yip Ward and Paul Mappley went from living in a caravan in England to owning an abandoned French hamlet. The couple bought the property for £26,000, which includes seven cottages, two barns and other buildings. By carrying out much of the restoration themselves, they estimate they have saved more than £100,000 while bringing the historic hamlet back to life.

In a stunning display of skill, Harsh Dubey grabbed nine wickets in a Ranji Trophy clash against Madhya Pradesh, setting a new record for Vidarbha. This remarkable achievement came before he got a spot on India's 15-member squad for the ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup. Having already made his One Day International debut this year, Dubey firmly establishes himself as a promising all-rounder in Indian cricket.

Microsoft has priced a $25 billion bond sale, its first US investment-grade offering since 2017, just days after offering voluntary exit packages to about 60,000 employees. Orders hit $115 billion across ten tranches, while CFO Amy Hood flagged Azure demand outpacing supply. The money will fund AI data centre spending as capex nears $175 billion.

The speculation was fuelled by the absence of Maharashtra deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar and her sons, Parth and Jay, from Sunday's meeting with Shah. The development raised questions about whether the party's leadership was being sidelined in discussions over its future following the death of Ajit Pawar. NCP national chief spokesperson Umesh Patil rejected reports as "incorrect, baseless and misleading".

The IOA Athletes’ Commission election scheduled for November 3 has been deemed unnecessary after all 10 candidates were declared elected unopposed. The withdrawal of nominations by Kidambi Srikanth and Sudha Singh left one candidate for each position. The Commission will comprise five men and five women representing nine sports.

After three decades of craftsmanship, Denise and Greg Powell are parting ways with their extraordinary recycled-brick castle in Broad Bay. What began as a straightforward home evolved into a medieval masterpiece, complete with a secret trapdoor and various salvaged architectural details. As they downsize to a cozier residence nearby, this unique property has seen its value soar since their acquisition in the early 90s.

Samrat and Varshali Dambe lost their jobs in 2024, prompting them to pursue a long-held dream. They embarked on an 80-day motorcycle journey around India, covering 16,428 kilometers. During their ride, they encountered welcoming people and faced challenging terrains throughout their travels. Their journey received recognition from the India Book of Records for their achievements. After completing their expedition, they founded a community to connect fellow motorcycle enthusiasts.

The government is addressing a dispute regarding reduced import duties on bulk Scotch whisky imports. Liquor industry executives were assured that these imports qualify for the 75 percent duty reduction. The disagreement arose after tax officials questioned the eligibility of bulk shipments under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Major liquor companies, including Diageo and Pernod Ricard, have been affected by this dispute.