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Jammu-based Hindu group seeks ban on halal certification, says ‘limit it to willing populations, essential items only’
The Manch claimed that halal certification was no longer limited to meat
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Centre considering new hydropower projects, including in J&K’s Sawalkot: Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal
The statement assumes significance in the backdrop of Pakistan’s objections raised on the construction of Sawalkote dam project in July last year and February this year with India and had sought consultation
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Watch: Netanyahu invites PM Modi, pilot Machchhar to Israel I-Day
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Netanyahu invites PM Modi, flydubai captain Smit Machchhar to light Israel Independence Day flame: 'Highest honor'
Netanyahu invites PM Modi and flydubai captain Smit Machchhar to light a flame at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony next year.
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British Indian pair fight extradition to US over alleged cancer drug fraud
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Jammu-based Hindu group seeks ban on halal certification, says ‘limit it to willing populations, essential items only’
The Manch claimed that halal certification was no longer limited to meat
The Hindu
Read more Centre considering new hydropower projects, including in J&K’s Sawalkot: Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal
The statement assumes significance in the backdrop of Pakistan’s objections raised on the construction of Sawalkote dam project in July last year and February this year with India and had sought consultation
The Hindu
Watch: Netanyahu invites PM Modi, pilot Smit Machchhar to Israel I-Day event
Times of India
Netanyahu invites PM Modi, flydubai captain Smit Machchhar to light Israel Independence Day flame: 'Highest honor'
Netanyahu invites PM Modi and flydubai captain Smit Machchhar to light a flame at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony next year.
Hindustan Times
Kashmir professor removed for ‘harassing’ students
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Drug addicts turn to painkillers amid Nasha Mukt crackdown in J&K
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'Do not come to USA for your masters': Ed-tech entrepreneur warns Indian students about returning with huge debt
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Author Garth Stein lists his 1924 Seattle home for $2.45M
Garth Stein and his wife are selling their Seattle home after living there for 25 years. They purchased the property in 2001, aiming to raise their children there. The home has been extensively renovated while maintaining its original character and charm. Loca
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"Blows Kept Coming": Hero Pilot Describes What Happened Inside flydubai Cockpit
Smit Machchhar, who was seriously injured in the incident, said the flight had begun normally and that he had been looking towards the front of the cockpit while his co-pilot prayed.
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Times of India
Green Card holder's mother denied B1/B2 visa to attend housewarming ceremony: They did not ask for any documents
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Netanyahu invites ‘true hero’ Indian flydubai captain to Israel
Mr. Netanyahu told him he was amazed at his courage and his ability to stay cool under impossible conditions
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Times of India
Tony Stewart’s 20,000-sq-ft Indiana ranch drops from $30M to $18.9M after two price cuts
Tony Stewart’s Hidden Hollow Ranch in Indiana has returned to the market for $18.9 million. The 415-acre property has a 19,713-square-foot main house with six bedrooms, an 8,700-gallon aquarium, indoor stream, bowling alley and golf simulator.
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Mint
Intesa Says Paschi Bid to Lapse If Holders Back Rival Deals
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA said its offer for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA will lapse if Paschi shareholders back either of its proposed bids for Banco BPM SpA and Banca Generali SpA at an Oct. 29 meeting.
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Read more Meta’s AI Data Center tax strategy that saves billions - Report
The debate over Meta's strategy therefore comes down to whether its massive AI infrastructure projects represent genuine experimentation for tax purposes or simply the construction and operation of expensive data centres.
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India Summons Pakistan Diplomat Over 'Continued' Cross-Border Infiltration
India summons Pakistan's top diplomat in New Delhi, protesting what it calls continued facilitation of illegal cross-border infiltration and drug-smuggling activities.
NDTV Profit
Not lack of talent, senior business leaders point to these key factors posing obstacles...
Only 5% of leaders attribute execution gaps to talent shortages, a survey by Biz Staffing Comrade revealed. The primary obstacles holding organisations back they felt are shifting priorities and outdated processes.
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Powerful Explosions Rock Yemen's Capital Sanaa: Report
Explosions Shake Yemen's Capital Amid Renewed Clashes
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Shai Hope's Unbeaten 162 Powers West Indies To 5-Wicket Win Over India In 3rd ODI
Hope's 21st ODI hundred, which came off 143 balls, carried the Windies past India's 351 for seven, which was constructed around Rahul's 87-ball knock. West Indies ended up at 352 for five, their highest successful chase in one-day cricket.
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Gadgets 360
Wi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6: What Is the Difference?
Wi-Fi Alliance launched the Wi-Fi 6 standard in September 2019. There are many key differences between Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6. The Wi-Fi 5, or 802.11ac, standard was introduced in 2013 by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The technical standard is now 13 years old. However, va
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Best Gaming Smartphones Under Rs. 50,000: Redmi Turbo 5, OnePlus Nord 6, and more
Given the ongoing memory crisis, it's getting harder for manufacturers to design gaming smartphones while keeping rising memory costs in mind. That said, the premium segment remains largely unaffected, as most cost-cutting happens in the camera department. Whe
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OnePlus 15 vs iQOO 15: Which Phone Should You Consider This Festive Season?
OnePlus 15 and iQOO 15 will be available at discounted prices during the upcoming Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2026. If you are confused about which flagship smartphone you should buy during the upcoming Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2026, we have com
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The Hindu
Bitchat removed from Apple’s India App Store following govt's demand: Jack Dorsey
Bitchat, built by Mr. Dorsey, had come under government scrutiny in July this year as well
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Astra | The latest leap
OpenAI’s latest model launch and the cancellation of an updated version over safety concerns have intensified debate over whether AI capabilities could outpace human control
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From K-pop to AI, Karnataka seeks deeper ties with Korea
From K-pop to AI, Karnataka is looking to turn India’s growing Korean connection into investment and technology partnerships.
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Times of India
Scientists tracked a Florida butterfly and found that hurricanes helped its population recover
Over a 35-year research project, scientists explored the population changes of the endangered Schaus' swallowtail butterfly. They discovered that hurricanes caused early reductions in population, followed by notable rebounds in subsequent years. While annual c
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Read more Georgia begins 10-year forest restoration at 132-acre Towaliga Preserve with data-centre partnership
The Towaliga Preserve is about to launch an ambitious 10-year forest restoration project, backed by QTS Data Centres. This significant initiative aims to revitalize 132 acres, focusing on ecosystem management and biodiversity enhancement. Throughout the decade
Times of India
Michigan commits $89 million to restore polluted Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers by 2040
Michigan's Reclaim the Rivers initiative is set to invest $89 million to tackle pollution in the Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers. This funding is dedicated to sediment removal, restoring habitats, and increasing public access for recreation. State officials envis
Times of India
57 new deep-sea species discovered in Argentina’s Mar del Plata Canyon, including ‘Loki’ sea cucumber
In a groundbreaking deep-sea voyage off Argentina, scientists uncovered 57 brand new marine species alongside five previously unclassified genera. Using a remotely operated vehicle, they pulled samples from the Mar del Plata Submarine Canyon. Among these marin
Times of India
US spy satellite named after Farrah Fawcett breaks apart 775 km above Earth
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Adult Homo erectus fossil confirms species appeared in Africa 2 million years ago
Researchers have described 18 previously unpublished hominin fossils from South Africa, including an adultHomo erectusfossil dated to 2 million years ago. The findings support the species’ first appearance in southern Africa at that time and provide evidence o
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The Hindu
‘Wall of Hope’, mental health initiative led by youth, unveiled in city
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Hindustan Times
Want to make your kid's lunchbox healthier? Try these 5 easy food swaps that actually work
Making your child's lunchbox healthier doesn't have to be complicated. Try these five easy swaps for better nutrition.
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Can your bra affect your breast cancer risk? Doctor breaks down the truth about tight-fitting bras
Wearing the wrong bra size every day? Here's what a tight bra can and cannot do to your breast health.
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5 ‘bad’ cholesterol myths busted: Cardiologist explains why feeling fine doesn't mean your heart is safe
High cholesterol can remain silent for years. Cardiologist busts five common LDL myths and explains why feeling healthy doesn't always mean your heart is safe.
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Nestle India’s ‘low-fat dairy whitener’ found ‘unsafe, substandard’ at Hotel Lalit: FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said the sample, collected from Bharat Hotels Ltd (The Lalit) in Connaught Place, has been declared non-compliant under the FSS Act, 2006
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Hindustan Times
Seed cycling: miracle hormone fix or just expensive trail mix? We asked a gynaecologist and a wellness founder to separate hype from science
How does rotating flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds shift estrogen and progesterone? We spoke to Dr Anita Soni and Keerthi Aashish to find out.
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Brand goes big as Australia flip through Test plans
None of the five frontline pacers bowled over ten overs, Green did not feature, and Renshaw's recovery saw positive signs
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Read more Gill: India's fielding and death bowling needs to improve
India captain said the team as a whole needs more clarity on when to attack and when to defend with ball in hand
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Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka Run Riot As England Humiliate Croatia 7-0 In Nations League
Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scored two each as ruthless England crushed Croatia 7-0 away in the Nations League on Saturday.
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Alexander Zverev Storms Into Novak Djokovic Showdown At China Open, Zheng Quinwen Silences Crowd Drama
Big-serving Alexander Zverev trounced home hopeful Shang Juncheng 6-0, 6-3 at the China Open on Saturday to set up a quarter-final clash with Novak Djokovic in Beijing.
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Shai Hope's Masterly 162 Trumps KL Rahul's Classy 129 As West Indies Register 5-Wicket Win Over India In 3rd ODI
Skipper Shai Hope struck a peerless unbeaten 162, stealing the thunder from KL Rahul's classy 129 not out as the West Indies scored a consolation five-wicket win over India in the third and final ODI in Mullanpur on Saturday.
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India vs. West Indies third ODI: Hope leads from the front as West Indies prevents clean sweep
The skipper scores his second century on the bounce as the Caribbean outfit chases down the target of 352 with 10 balls to spare
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Legendary movie director, writer Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passes away
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao burst onto the screen at the age of 41 with his writing and direction of Neeti Nijayati, a Telugu movie with a homily in its heart in 1972
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Times of India
Rakhi Sawant slams Govinda's rumoured girlfriend Komal, calls her 'pati chor'
In a recent outburst, Rakhi Sawant has openly chastised Govinda for his supposed link to actress Komal Rani Swarnkar, expressing her frustration over his actions and claiming that the public feels similarly let down. Rakhi also targeted Komal, questioning her
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Kannada cinema has a new headache: Paid reviews
So film teams recruit social-media stars to post slick, scripted messages on X and Instagram, ensuring a massive hype around a film’s release
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Times of India
Ajay Devgn calls Captain Smit Machchhar a hero in every sense of the word
Bollywood icons such as Ajay Devgn and Shah Rukh Khan have lauded Captain Smit Machchhar for his incredible bravery following a harrowing incident on a Boeing 737 MAX 8. Despite being assaulted by his co-pilot with 174 souls on board, Captain Machchhar heroica
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Hindustan Times
Chiranjeevi vows to consult Telugu Film Chamber, the Producers Council over morphed Chuttamalle video of Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor: ‘Deeply disturbed’
Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor were featured in deepfake video of the Devara song, that has caught attention on social media.
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Salman was removed from school for not paying fees, earned Rs 75 as a background dancer
Salman Khan, now one of India’s wealthiest actors, faced financial challenges during his childhood years. His father, Salim Khan, struggled as a newcomer in the film industry and often faced payment issues. Salman recalled punishments at school due to delayed
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