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Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora among 150 detained in Delhi; Oppn slams police action amid anti-CEC protests
Jailer 2 Early Box Office Trends: Rajinikanth starrer has an outstanding 2nd day, Emerges Blockbuster, Industry HIT in play
Analysis: Anti-Drugs Activist's Murder Sparks Pan-Punjab Protest, AAP Faces Dual Challenge
'Bhaag Neha Bhaag, Jantar Mantar Chalo': Delhi protests inspire online games where players take on roles of protesters, cops
Supreme Court agrees to list plea alleging Rahul Gandhi ‘pushed’ pregnant journalist during Oct. 12 march
Pre-filled Form 7 Muslim voter deletions linked to BJP, alleges Owaisi
NSCN leaders retract RSS-related statement on former Nagaland CM
V.S. Atem and R.H. Raising withdrew their September 16 statement questioning S.C. Jamir’s authority to speak on the Naga political issue, after the Ao Senden warned of action if they did…
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Unlawful detention of Rahul Gandhi reflective of hubris of a failing govt.: Telangana CM
Akal Takht declares AAP MLA Giaspura 'Tankhaiya' over alleged objectionable remarks
Canada keen to deepen partnerships with Karnataka quantum computing, AI, aerospace and defence: Trade Minister Maninder Sindhu
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Sports
MoreDeepti Sharma and Niki Prasad seal nervy chase of 115 for India
Bumrah returns as Kamboj, Akash Deep recalled for New Zealand Tests
India Test and ODI squads for New Zealand tour announced: Who is in, who is out?
Wasim Jaffer Applies For Chief Selector Job, But BCCI Prefers Ex-Spinner
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Nagarjuna Takes A Indirect Dig At Aadarsha Kutumbam?
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Technology
MoreHere's What The Reviews Are Saying About Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Campaign
Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 Is Not The Disaster You’d Imagine
Apple’s New CEO Just Demonstrated How to Stay Classy While Insulting the Competition
Bedingham embraces free spirit: 'After my first five Tests, I put myself under pressure'
Health
4,400 Village Health Clinics will get new buildings by March 2027, says Andhra Health Minister
Union Minister Suresh Gopi, Keralam Health Minister Muraleedharan in verbal duel over AIIMS
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani admitted to Delhi's Apollo hospital with chest infection, condition stable
Three-member panel to probe woman’s death at Kottayam Medical College Hospital in Keralam
Science
Astronomers say they’ve discovered the first green star
The neuroscience of learning : Stimulating the brain for new skills
Chemistry in Pictures: The tiniest glow sticks
Astronomers discover first documented green star in the Milky Way
Education
Census 2027: Govt. opens enumerator roles to private teachers, institutions, trust and society members
Only Kerala University land being surveyed, not of AKG Centre: Revenue Minister
Centre expands Census enumerator pool to include private school teachers, clerks
'Never Intended To Practice Law': Trump Press Secretary Says Failed Bar Exam
World
Iran Denies Saudi Accusation Of Involvement In Houthi Attacks
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia ‘let go’ just days into role
Trump Fires Press Secretary Katie Zacharia After 5 Days On The Job: Report
China says ready to address each other’s concerns after FM Sitharaman flags trade barriers
Lifestyle
Rameshwaram Cafe Dosa Wrap Goes Viral: Why Foodies Are Comparing It To Airport Sandwiches
From sarees to sharara sets: Fashion ideas to make Durga Puja special
The Unsung Guardians Of India's Borders
She is 30, he is 75: UP woman's love story with man 45 years older goes viral, wedding expected after Navratri
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How to check a viral WhatsApp forward before you share it
Seven quick checks — from reverse image search to reading the date — that catch most fake forwards in under five minutes.
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Lost money to an online fraud? What to do in the first hour
Speed matters. The order in which to call 1930, block your bank access and save the evidence.
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Repo rate explained: how an RBI decision reaches your home-loan EMI
The Monetary Policy Committee changes one number. Here is how it travels to your bank, your loan and your fixed deposit.
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How a Lok Sabha election works, from nomination to counting day
543 seats, one vote each, and a long chain of checks in between. A step-by-step guide.
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