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KWA administrative fee on tanker operators hits water supply in Kochi
Administrative fee is being levied in addition to water charges, increasing the financial burden on suppliers
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It was a wet blanket on fan enthusiasm at Chinnaswamy
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Protests, match and festivals bring Bengaluru traffic to a standstill
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SC bars online platforms from hosting subscription-based sexual content
The Court says that children do not cease to use the internet merely because the law prohibits them from doing so; they only move to other platforms that unregulated and even less safe
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Law student pens down concise history of AIADMK
The writer says he relied on the news reports published in The Hindu for verifying information that he came across
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KWA administrative fee on tanker operators hits water supply in Kochi
Administrative fee is being levied in addition to water charges, increasing the financial burden on suppliers
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Protests, match and festivals bring Bengaluru traffic to a standstill
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SC bars online platforms from hosting subscription-based sexual content
The Court says that children do not cease to use the internet merely because the law prohibits them from doing so; they only move to other platforms that unregulated and even less safe
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Law student pens down concise history of AIADMK
The writer says he relied on the news reports published in The Hindu for verifying information that he came across
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Tiger Shroff firing incident: Opposition targets Fadnavis over 'deteriorating' law and order
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal accused the Mahayuti government of creating a "jungle raj" in the state following the firing incident involving Shroff and demanded CM Fadnavis's resignation on moral grounds over deteriorating law and order
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Indiana legal secretary faces 42 felonies over alleged fake court orders and stolen client fees
Following a lengthy three-year investigation, Heather Ann Textor, a legal secretary, has been taken into custody for alleged fraudulent activities. She is accused of forging court documents and misappropriating client funds intended for legal fees. The investi
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John Oliver bought $15 million in medical debt for $60,000, then erased bills for 9,000 people
In June 2016, John Oliver's show made headlines by acquiring nearly $15 million of unpaid medical debt for only $60,000. This debt was funneled through a newly established company aimed at giving it away. Rather than pursuing payments, the debt was assigned to
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Rare hawks nest in California county after 30 years as abandoned farmland gets a new life
A California floodplain restoration project launched in 2023 has recorded its first confirmed nesting Swainson’s hawks in Shasta County in about 30 years. More than 32,000 native trees and plants were introduced across 150 acres of damaged land near the Sacram
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Colorado judge blocks solar power lines through shared easement, bars trespassing
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Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Hormuz: Iran's Guards
Tehran seized control over Hormuz after the start of the war in late February, choking off the strait that normally carries about one-fifth of global oil consumption.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu warns of potentially hostile future U.S. President, calls for alliances with India, Latin America
The remarks came hours before a strong endorsement he received from U.S. President Donald Trump, who publicly expressed his support for Mr. Netanyahu's re-election bid days before the country goes to the polls
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Mint
Sydney’s New $4 Billion Airport Opens With Barely Any Flights
After more than half a century of political procrastination, environmental protests and funding shortfalls, Sydney finally has a second airport. But the new A$5.6 billion ($4 billion) site’s commercial prospects are already in question.
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Read more Who is Amal Kelshikar? Why did he resign from the position of Torrent Pharmaceuticals' Executive Director? Explained
Torrent Pharmaceuticals accepted Executive Director Amal Kelshikar’s resignation, effective at the close of business on 16 October 2026. Kelshikar said in his resignation letter that he was stepping down after reflection and believed it was the right time to t
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Zelenskyy Says Starlink Speed Restrictions Look Deliberate
Kyiv depends on Starshield, a militarized version of Starlink, to help its air defenses intercept jet-powered drones.
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Meta revises terms governing website content: What's new and changed? What rights do publishers retain now? Explained
Meta will update its website terms on 30 October, removing explicit language authorising the use of crawled content to train its products. The terms still allow automated crawling and collection, with stated purposes narrowed to advertising and business produc
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Microsoft Scraps UK Data Center Deal With Nscale, Telegraph Says
Microsoft's withdrawal comes as Nscale is seeking to raise as much as $3 billion in an IPO.
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US says Europe refused to join push for tariffs on India, China over Russian oil
Scott Bessent has criticized European nations for refusing to impose tariffs on India and China, which purchase Russian oil. He highlighted that the US has approached its allies to coordinate actions against energy purchases from Russia. Bessent emphasized the
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YourStory
Cabinet approves Go-Delhi Foundation to help young innovators, startups
Delhi is home to nearly 21,000 startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
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Gadgets 360
Fitbit Air Review: Is This Google’s Best Fitness Tracker Yet?
The Google Fitbit Air is an interesting addition to the wearable segment, especially for people who want detailed health tracking without another screen on their wrist. Its lightweight design, comfortable fabric band, and extensive sleep and fitness monitoring
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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Deals on All Haier Products Like Refrigerators, Washing Machines and Geysers
Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2026 has listed various Haier home appliances at discounted prices. For reference, you can get the Haier 190L 5 Star Direct Cool Inverter Single Door Refrigerator at a discounted price of Rs. 17,490, instead of its listed pric
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The Hindu
Why Big Tech is giving away open-weight AI models, and what it wants in return | Explained
From Muse Spark Open to Beam, Nemotron and Timestral, technology companies are releasing AI models to attract developers, challenge Chinese rivals and strengthen their ecosystems
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Vance defends 'indentured servants' remark on H-1B workers, admits 'rhetoric' has been 'imperfect'
The US Vice President clarified that he meant US companies and the visa system, not H-1B visa holders.
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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Gaming Headset Deals Under Rs. 5,000
Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale offers several deals on gaming headsets. These headsets come with elongated boom microphones that deliver clear voice quality. These headphones also feature comfortable padding and are usually wired. We take a closer look at
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Times of India
Rare hawks nest in California county after 30 years as abandoned farmland gets a new life
A California floodplain restoration project launched in 2023 has recorded its first confirmed nesting Swainson’s hawks in Shasta County in about 30 years. More than 32,000 native trees and plants were introduced across 150 acres of damaged land near the Sacram
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Read more In 2023, California moved 246 endangered abalone; by 2026, counts rose from 54 to 302, with juveniles found
In 2023, researchers relocated 246 black abalone to a protected coastal site to encourage population growth. After three years, surveys recorded an increase in individuals from 54 to 302, showing signs of recovery. Juvenile abalone were also found, which raise
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SpaDeX sats re-enter Earth’s atmosphere after nearly 21 months in orbit
The satellites SDX01 and SDX02 completed their mission by re-entering Earth's atmosphere after 21 months. They were launched on December 30, 2024, and achieved significant milestones in autonomous docking and power transfer. During their operation, they demons
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Meet Sgiath: The mountain rescue Labrador who has won IFAW’s 2026 Animal of the Year Award
Sgiath, a remarkable six-year-old black Labrador, has recently made headlines for her extraordinary ability to detect invasive sea squirt, leading her to win the prestigious 2026 Animal of the Year Award. Partnering with marine ecologist Dr. Texa Sim, Sgiath's
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A tiny patch could help rescuers perform CPR better; student invention wins $10,000
Four University of Washington students have developed CPRight, a wallet-sized patch that uses LED lights to guide rescuers during CPR. The device provides real-time feedback on chest compression depth and rate without requiring additional equipment. The invent
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Nasa grows tear protein crystals aboard ISS to study space growth
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The Hindu
Analysis reveals fraudulent 'paper mill' activity across over 4,000 cancer research articles
Researchers said suspect papers tended to cluster in a subset of journals including 'Journal of Experimental and Clinical Cancer Research' and 'Molecular Cancer' whereas other journals were only marginally affected
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Treating depression during pregnancy may benefit baby’s brain development – new research
The findings, if confirmed, could explain the biological underpinnings behind why treating prenatal depression is so critical. Further, they support public health initiatives to increase accessible mental health support during pregnancy
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Is a sugar-rich diet while on antibiotics a threat to the gut microbiome? A new study attempts to find out
Recent research suggests that what we eat while taking antibiotics may determine just how badly our gut microbial ecosystem is disturbed; more research is, however, needed before diets can change when antibiotics are being taken
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Being a good doctor is risky in India
When people cannot access adequate food, clean water, or timely healthcare, can the solution to their illness really end with a prescription?
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Hindustan Times
From poor posture to intense exercise: Spine specialist explains why younger adults should pay attention to persistent back pain and disc health
Think slipped discs affect only older people? Doctor explains why younger adults may face disc-related problems and when back pain needs medical attention.
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National Medical Commission asks medical colleges to set up patient safety committees
The proposed committee is to be chaired by the director, head of the institution or medical superintendent, with representation from relevant specialties and patient safety domains; the Commission notes that the move places responsibility on medical institutio
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Chwalinska fights back to win Wuhan Open in title breakthrough
The Polish 16th seed trailed by a set and a break before she turned things around to become just the fourth player to win her maiden tour-level title at a WTA 1000 event
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Read more Agha's comeback century sinks Sri Lanka and gives Pakistan winning start in tri-series
Agha hit 107 off 90 balls, and Pakistan scored 305 all out in 49.5 overs after Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won his fourth successive toss and chose to field
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Soccer-Barcelona hit by double injury blow before PSG trip
The Catalan side visit Paris St. Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday and host Real Madrid in El Clasico next Sunday
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Lady Scarlet should make amends in the feature event
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India vs. West Indies fifth T20I: Honours even as rain has the final say in a thrilling series
India reaches 118 for five in 7.4 overs after being asked to take first strike in a nine-over shootout before the heavens open up to end the decider; the Windies follow up their triumph on home soil in 2023 with a 2-2 result against the Men in Blue
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Yodhas eliminate Archers; Knights-Marathas in Q1
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Times of India
Disha visits Tiger after firing incident; Eknath Shinde condemns attack
Disha Patani visited Tiger Shroff’s residence after a firing incident in Mumbai’s Juhu area. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met the actor’s family and condemned the attack, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called Tiger and assured him of
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‘Today it is Tiger Shroff. Who is next?’ AICWA questions Mumbai’s law and order
The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has questioned Mumbai’s law and order following the firing incident involving Tiger Shroff in Juhu. Citing previous attacks involving Salman Khan, Rohit Shetty and others, the association alleged that Bollywood p
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Dua Lipa takes on Samsung in a $15 million image rights lawsuit
Dua Lipa is opposing Samsung’s bid to dismiss her $15 million lawsuit over the alleged unauthorised use of her photograph on television packaging. According to Law Commentary, the singer’s lawyers argue that the image could have falsely suggested she endorsed
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Hindustan Times
‘Today Tiger Shroff, who is next?’ All Indian Cine Workers Association shocked at firing on the actor in Mumbai
Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after gunmen opened fire near Pushpa Park in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday.
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Prahaar box office collection day 3: Rajkummar Rao film crosses ₹9 crore, surpasses lifetime haul of Kangana Ranaut’s Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata
Prahaar box office collection day 3: Rajkummar Rao’s courtroom drama surpassed the first-three-day total of Main Vaapas Aaunga.
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Exclusive| We will wait for Nushrratt to recover: Vicky Jain on Tiger Shroff's next
Producer Vicky Jain says filming is nearly complete, with two songs left to shoot
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