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220 cr people in India, Pak to face deadly heat if global temperature rises: Research
New Delhi: If global temperatures rise by 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, around 2.2 billion (220 crore) people living in the Indus River Valley in northern India and eastern Pakistan may…
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FIR lodged against AMU students for marching in support of Hamas
Aligarh: A First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged against four students of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) for taking out a march in support of Palestine amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Besides…
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2034 FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host
Riyadh: Days after announcing its bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday, October 9, officially submitted a letter of intent to host the event to Federation Internationale…
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TMC ends Raj Bhavan sit-in as Guv commits to take up MGNREGA dues issue with Centre
Kolkata: The five-day dharna’ staged by the TMC outside the Bengal Raj Bhavan ended Monday after Governor CV Amanda Bose met the party’s leader Abhishek Banerjee and gave an assurance of fulfilling…
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No more ripped jeans, shorts: Dress code comes in for visitors to Jagannath Temple
Bhubaneshwar: Devotees entering into Shri Jagannath temple have to now avoid wearing clothes such as ripped jeans, half pants, and sleeveless shirts. The decision to enforce a dress code was taken during…
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Why no by-polls for Maharashtra: Aditya Thackeray asks EC
Nagpur: Former minister and Shiv Sena youth leader Aditya Thackeray on Monday asked the Election Commission, which announced poll scheduled for assembly elections in five states, why the commission is not holding…
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Largest Hindu temple outside Asia to open for public in New Jersey on Oct 18
Robbinsville: The largest Hindu temple outside Asia — Swaminarayan Akshardham — will be thrown open for public in New Jersey on October 18. It is claimed that the temple is larger than…
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Karnataka: Govt to organise Mushaira on Dasara, BJP says Urdu used for appeasement
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has decided to organise Urdu Kavi Goosti (Mushaira) as part of the festival Dasara in the state. However, the Karnataka BJP has slammed Congress for “imposing” the Urdu…
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Pakistan criticises Yogi Adityanath’s remarks on ‘Sindhu’ as ‘highly irresponsible’
Islamabad: Pakistan on Monday criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s remarks, saying his “highly irresponsible remarks” on taking back “Sindhu” – the southern Sindh province – is a matter of “grave…
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TDP-JS alliance will only result in big zero, says Andhra CM
Vijayawada: Mocking at Telugu Desam Party (TDP) -Jana Sena (JS) alliance, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday said that these political entities carry zero credibility and their coming…
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Cricket set to be included in 2028 Olympics: report
London: Cricket is set to be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic programme alongside flag football, baseball and softball, according to a report. The Guardian reported that cricket’s inclusion in the…
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Saudi Arabia expands foreign tourists’ health insurance coverage to SR 1 lakh
Jeddah: Keeping in view the surging number of foreign tourists in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom has further expanded health insurance coverage up to SR 1 lakh. According to the terms of the…