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Haryana and J&K assembly election results: Who is leading/trailing
In the closely contested Haryana assembly elections, early trends show BJP and Congress neck and neck, with BJP slightly leading. The Congress is poised for a comeback, focusing on unemployment and agrarian distress. Notably, Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Vinesh Phogat are leading in their respective constituencies.
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When Sachin Tendulkar played in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's participation in the 1990s Hong Kong Cricket Sixes highlighted the tournament's popularity. After a seven-year hiatus, the event returns this November, with Team India joining the 20th edition, promising an exciting display of quick, high-scoring cricket.
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‘Power not permanent,’ says AIP MP Engineer Rashid as counting gets underway in Jammu and Kashmir
Mr. Rashid emphasised the strategic importance of Jammu and Kashmir, which is sandwiched between Pakistan and China, stating "the world is watching us"
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Bihar performing well in basic indicators: NITI Aayog CEO
NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam made these observations ahead of the national conference on data-driven governance in Gaya.
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There should be no fiddling with people's mandate: Omar Abdullah
Whatever happens should be done in a transparent manner, says National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah amid counting of votes
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Rupee rises 6 paise to 83.94 against U.S. dollar in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.97 against the U.S. dollar and rose to 83.92 before slipping marginally to 83.94, higher by 6 paise from its previous close
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'Iron from Eiffel Tower...': Hardik questions 'quality' of Paris Olympic medal
Indian hockey midfielder Hardik Singh humorously questioned the quality of his Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medal, doubting its composition. Hardik expressed disappointment during a podcast appearance. He also highlighted the recognition issues faced by athletes in India, sharing an incident where his team was overlooked in favor of a social media personality.
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India slipped on academic freedom index over the past decade: report
Annual report published by the Scholars at Risk (SAR) Academic Freedom Monitoring Project says the most pressing threats to the academic freedom of students and scholars include measures to exert political control and impose a Hindu nationalist agenda on universities
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Watch: Axar reveals wife Meha's pregnancy with a heartwarming video
Indian cricketer Axar Patel announced his wife Meha's pregnancy through an Instagram video, garnering many congratulatory messages. The couple, who married in January 2023, joyfully prepares for their first child. Axar has been rested from the T20I series against Bangladesh, allowing him to spend time with his family.
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Why did the Supreme Court strike down ‘casteist’ provisions in India’s prison manuals? | Explained
How do existing prison manuals reinforce colonial era caste-based discrimination? What does the verdict say? What happens next?
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BRS flays G.O. 477, says it ignores 2013 R&R Act
Party leader Dasoju Sravan terms it a diversionary tactic, injustice to dwellers
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KSRTC to add 20 Volvo buses to its fleet by month-end
This will boost the corporation’s leading position in the country’s transport sector, with the highest number of intercity Volvo buses
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Infamous ‘bride bazaar’ of Hyderabad takes digital turn
Fatima, 22, marries a man nearly thrice her age to fund her grandmother's hospital stay and her sister's education. Meanwhile, Justice Lokur's inquiry commission on power deals faces uncertainties, with its term set to end on October 31 without clear progress.
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Namma Metro coaches to be wrapped with advertisements
Bengaluru now joins cities like Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kochi, where the trains have adverts
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