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Delhi girl survives wrist cut but lover, overcome by sight of blood, dies
In East Delhi's Jagatpuri, a woman attempted suicide after a fight with her boyfriend, Arjun. She filmed the act and sent it to him, prompting Arjun to rush her to the hospital. However, he succumbed to a cardiac arrest upon seeing her bleeding. Doctors saved the woman.
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Amazon cloud boss: The 5-day RTO mandate is important for ...
AWS CEO Matt Garman announced a strict five-day office work policy from January 2025, emphasizing that remote work hinders innovation and collaboration. Garman urges employees who disagree to seek opportunities elsewhere. Despite backlash, he insists that in-person interactions are essential for company culture and driving innovation, distinguishing Amazon from its more flexible tech peers.
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Ex-scientist, wife robbed of Rs 4 crore valuables by ‘courier agents’
A retired scientist and his wife in Delhi fell victim to a daylight robbery by men posing as courier agents. The robbers ransacked their home, stealing about Rs 4 crore in cash and valuables. The incident raises concerns of potential insider involvement and highlights the issue of senior citizen safety in the city.
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Watch: Hamas chief Sinwar in tunnel hours before Oct 7 attack on Israel
Israel releases footage showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in a tunnel under his home, preparing for the October 7 attack. The video shows Sinwar and his family moving supplies into the underground hideout in Khan Younis. Sinwar, later killed by an Israeli tank strike, had played a key role in orchestrating the attack.
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Messi hits another hat-trick as Miami break MLS points record
Lionel Messi's second hat-trick of the week and Luis Suarez's double saw Inter Miami thrash New England Revolution 6-2, setting a new Major League Soccer points record. Miami, having already clinched the Supporters' Shield, finished the regular season with 75 points, surpassing New England's 2021 record of 74.
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Numerology predictions: Read your personalised forecast for numbers 1 to 9
Individuals are advised to navigate challenges today with patience and introspection. Emotional balance, strategic planning, effective communication, and self-care are emphasized. Watch for emotional intensity and stay true to your values. Seek relaxation and positive interactions as key moments for personal and professional growth.
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Watch: Novak Djokovic expresses gratitude to Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic expressed deep gratitude to Rafael Nadal during their final match at the Six Kings Slam event in Saudi Arabia. Djokovic honored their intense rivalry and Nadal's contributions to tennis, as the Spaniard prepares to retire after the Davis Cup Finals next month.
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Odia actor says Bishnoi’s next target should be Rahul Gandhi; apologises
Members of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), Odisha unit, filed a complaint at the Capital police station against Odia actor Buddhaditya Mohanty for his controversial comments regarding opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. In a social media post, Mohanty suggested that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's next target should be Rahul Gandhi, following the assassination of former MLA Baba Siddique, leading to widespread outrage.
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Pro-Liberation writers’ group attacked in Dhaka
Around 100 people attacked the Creative Writers Association during a protest in Dhaka after the cancellation of March 7 and August 15 as national days. The mob assaulted the protesters, identifying them with the Awami League, and chased them away. The Liberal Democratic Party called for banning the Awami League.
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Accidents killed 474 daily on average in 2023
In 2023, road accidents claimed over 1.7 lakh lives, marking the highest annual toll ever recorded. With an average of 474 deaths daily, the severity of the issue has increased, accompanied by a rise in injuries to nearly 4.63 lakh people, indicating a growing road safety crisis in India.
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Senior citizen health cover, term insurance likely to be GST-free
A group of state finance ministers is leaning towards exempting GST on term insurance plans and health insurance for seniors. They are also considering raising GST on luxury items like expensive watches and shoes to 28%, while reducing it for common-use goods like notebooks and bicycles.
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RJD fumes after JMM, Congress declare Jharkhand seat deal
The INDIA bloc's campaign in Jharkhand faces turmoil as JMM and Congress announce a seat-sharing deal excluding RJD and Left parties. Tejashwi Yadav's absence highlights RJD's discontent. Criticism emerges over lack of consultation, with RJD and CPI-ML pushing for greater inclusion and clarity.
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Extradition of ex-RAW agent Vikash Yadav may take years
The arrest of ex-RAW officer Vikash Yadav, accused by the US of plotting to kill Khalistan separatist Pannun, complicates his extradition, as he faces serious charges in India. Additionally, India awaits the US to extradite terrorists David Headley and Tahawwur Rana, linked to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
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Nagpur’s bomb bazaar makes explosive profits
Explosives manufacturing units in Nagpur, India, are thriving amid global conflicts, with significant exports of shells, rockets, and raw materials like HMX, RDX, and TNT. Despite denials of supplying to conflict zones, orders worth thousands of crores are being executed for various countries.
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Publish apology for post calling prof 'sex predator': SC to ex-chancellor
In response to the misuse of social media for spreading false and defamatory content, the Supreme Court mandated Firoz Bakht Ahmed to issue an unconditional public apology on the front page of a newspaper and pay Rs 1 lakh to Prof Ehtesham Ahmad Khan for making baseless accusations against him.
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'Everyone knew': Sakshi Malik opens up about sex harassment in memoir
Sakshi Malik, in her memoir 'Witness', reveals incidents of sexual harassment, including one by former Wrestling Federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. After winning gold at the 2012 Asian Junior Championship, Singh allegedly tried to molest her. Malik, along with other women wrestlers, accused Singh of multiple harassment incidents, leading to court charges against him.
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee dials fasting doctors, sets up Monday meet
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee called fasting junior doctors and set up a meeting for Monday to address their demands. During a nearly hour-long conversation, Banerjee assured them their demands would be met but urged them to end their hunger strike due to public suffering.
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Mohammed Zeeshan Akhtar may be key link in Baba Siddique killing: Cops
Police are investigating the murder of ex-Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, identifying Mohammed Zeeshan Akhtar as a crucial link between shooters and plotters. Akhtar, along with Shubham Lonkar, reportedly financed the operation, transferring Rs 3-4 lakh. Nine suspects have been arrested, and more details are anticipated.
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