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‘Steel man of India’ J J Irani dies at 86

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Morbi bridge collapse: The brothers who died in Sunday's disaster

Chirag, Dharmik, and Chetan were on the bridge in Morbi when it collapsed into the river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UImf7FG

Nancy Pelosi: Man charged with attempted kidnap and assault

The suspect is also charged with assaulting the top Democrat's husband in their California home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/drE2O9K

21 drown during Chhath in Bihar, 15 were minors

On Monday, two youths drowned in Bihpur. Five people drowned in Saharsa district, while three drowned in Muzaffarpur and one in Madhubani. Two minor boys drowned and one went missing in Supaul district. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6Pu85Gz via IFTTT

Lula returns as Brazil prez after edging out Bolsonaro

Da Silva received 50.9% of the vote and Bolsonaro 49.1%, according to the country's election authority. Yet the morning after the results came in — and congratulations had poured in from world leaders — Bolsonaro still had yet to publicly concede or react in any way, even as truckers blockaded some roads across the country in protest. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SZTwRzB via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Kyiv locals seen queuing for water

Russian missiles struck key facilities across Ukraine cutting off water for many people in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Z2TqoD

Indonesia syrup deaths: Parents demand accountability as toll rises

Distraught parents demand answers after at least 157 children died from acute kidney injury. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XI9LRxE

Queen Camila's flight suffers bird hit, lands safely

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JEE(M) 2023 application process to start in November

As per the planning underway for the exams for admission to engineering, medical and various undergraduate programmes for the academic session 2023-24, the JEE-mains will be conducted twice, while NEET-UG and CUET-UG will continue to be once in a year exam. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hijXGUm via IFTTT

South Korea in shock, grief as 153 die in Halloween crowd surge

Kim Mi Sung, an official at a nonprofit organization that promotes tourism in Itaewon, said she performed CPR on 10 people who were unconscious, mostly women wearing witch outfits and other Halloween costumes. Nine of them were declared dead on the spot. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UZngWRl via IFTTT

Telangana government withdraws CBI general consent

The call for a CBI probe gained traction after Telangana police recently arrested three people for allegedly trying to bribe four TRS MLAs with Rs 100 crore each for defecting to BJP ahead of the high-stakes Munugode bypolls. Dismissing the charges, BJP functionaries moved the Telangana high court and requested a CBI inquiry. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RWfC9TJ via IFTTT

Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bsJ5ZaU

Cachar woman branded Bangladeshi by cops declared Indian by FT

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Minors tied to truck & dragged over alleged cash, mobile phone theft in MP

A video of the incident went viral on social media prompting police to register a case against the accused. ACP Nihit Upadhyay said: “The incident was reported around 8am when two minors were tied to a truck and dragged on the road. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jAMv5bO via IFTTT

South Korea: Droves of revellers leave area after deadly Seoul crush

Footage shows rescue workers at the scene in Seoul as crowds of revellers leave the bustling area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oj2i9SJ

Irish educator working in Kolkata for 62 years to leave over visa issues

MacCarthaigh recalled growing up in Ireland when Protestants and Catholics were at each other’s throats and his homeland was badly off on many fronts. “I got no love… I was one of 11 children. We were quite poor. My family would have been better off with two or three children. As with most people, one’s childhood becomes the primary source of one’s inspiration to become the person they are going to be.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/fl7BHqA via IFTTT

Tata Trusts’ CEO to ‘retire’; Cyrus cousin named trustee

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Freedom Convoy: Police dealt with 'inhuman circumstances', inquiry hears

A inquiry is hearing testimony over Canada's use of emergency powers to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QuI4aLb

SC didn’t agree with will of people: Rijiju on NJAC

The NJAC Act, unanimously passed by both the Houses of Parliament and ratified by more than half of all the states, was struck down by a Constitution bench of the apex court as unconstitutional in 2015, and the collegium system of appointing judges to high courts and the SC was upheld. from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sc-didnt-agree-with-will-of-people-union-law-minister-kiren-rijiju-on-njac/articleshow/95153621.cms via IFTTT

PM Modi cautions states and UTs against global ‘inimical forces’

Cautioning states and UTs of emerging threats, including cyberattacks, from inimical forces as India marches ahead on the path of economic growth and competes with global powers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told their law enforcement agencies to anticipate and understand the challenges that may stem from a sense of global competition but eventually turn into enmity. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8ibwueP via IFTTT

Norway charges man accused of being Russian spy

The man, named in Norwegian media as Mikhail Mikushin, had posed as a Brazilian academic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GkCsqKb

Trump says he’s ‘very happy’ about Musk’s Twitter takeover

The possibility of Trump’s return to Twitter — he was banned after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol — has been the subject of much speculation since Musk announced his intentions to buy the company and take a less heavy-handed approach with users who post objectionable and provocative content. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XVJ2v6p via IFTTT

Aim is to ensure progress of far-flung areas to fulfil country’s security needs: Rajnath

In a statement, a defence spokesperson said, "These 75 projects — 45 bridges, 27 roads, two helipads and one carbon neutral habitat — are spread across six states and two Union Territories (UTs). Twenty of these projects are in Jammu & Kashmir; 18 each in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh; five in Uttarakhand and 14 in other border states of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/0rQXl2s via IFTTT

2nd blow to Maha: Tata-Airbus’ `22k cr IAF deal flies off to Guj

While the project, which promises thousands of jobs, comes as a boost for Gujarat ahead of the assembly polls there, for the four-month-old Balasahebanchi Sena-BJP government in Maharashtra, it is yet another blow, that too after industries minister Uday Samant of the Shinde Sena said on September 15 that though the state had lost the Vedanta project, it would secure the Tata-Airbus project to produce military aircraft in Nagpur. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kao7KDm via IFTTT

Unusually warm weather for France and Spain

Bathers enjoy water temperatures of up to 21C on the French Riviera as October ends with a mild spell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oEGAqnD

Army man injured in Baramulla encounter succumbs; terrorist killed in Kulgam

In a statement, a police spokesman said that acting on specific information regarding presence of terrorists in Wanseeran Taripora jungle under Sheeri police station, a joint team of police, Army 52 RR, 46 RR and 53 Bn CRPF launched a cordon-and-search operation in the area on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dCewvAR via IFTTT

Narayana Murthy told me I could have more impact on the world through politics than business: Rishi Sunak

Narayana Murthy is the billionaire founder of Infosys who has now devoted his life to philanthropy. Sunak worked for Goldman Sachs, gained an MBA from Stanford and then worked for a hedge fund before becoming an MP. Many wonder why he left such a well-paid career to enter the sparring world of politics. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rwRTC8B via IFTTT

Clashes in Iran: Mourning Nika Shakarami

Widespread unrest continues across Iran as security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JtAzVeW

Rishi Sunak faces backlash over Suella Braverman appointment

Suella Braverman was sacked from Truss’s government on October 19, saying in her resignation letter she had sent a draft ministerial statement regarding the government policy on migration from her personal email, which she said was due for imminent publication but accepted was “a technical infringement of the rules”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0H1FMni via IFTTT

Man murdered with brick blows to head in Ghaziabad parking brawl

After dinner, Arun could not get into his Santro outside the restaurant as another car was parked so close that it blocked the door. Arun is believed to have gone back to ask about the owner of the car, leading to a heated exchange, which began with expletives and escalated quickly outside the eatery. Before anyone knew it, a man picked up a brick lying on the road and repeatedly smashed it on Arun’s head. from Times of India https://ift.tt/18tMWxo via IFTTT

Kerala guv wants FM out, CM says no way

In a letter sent to the CM on Tuesday, the governor quoted news reports on Balagopal’s speech on October 18 on the Kariavattom university campus, where he said those coming from states like UP may not be able to understand the democratic functioning of universities in Kerala. He also said the vice chancellor of Banaras Hindu University was functioning with “50 to 100 security guards” when he visited the university as an MP. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mu5AoV8 via IFTTT

Six children in same Uganda family catch Ebola

Their schools in the capital Kampala have not been closed - yet the virus is highly contagious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TvKYVnf

'Isro building a cost-effective future rocket to fulfil industry demand'

Speaking at the India Space Congress here, Isro chairman S Somanath revealed on Wednesday that "a team in Isro has started working on defining the design of a rocket. We want to build a cost-effective and reliable rocket in partnership with the industry that has expertise in this domain. Once the design is ready, we will seek inputs from the industry. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9zXbCq5 via IFTTT

Sunak tears into Labour at first PMQs, fends off attacks on his wife and wealth

Starmer, leader of the Labour party, began by saying: “The first British Asian prime minister is a significant moment in our national story and it is a reminder that for all the challenges we face as a country, Britain is a place where people of all races and beliefs can fulfil their dreams. That is not true in every country.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/D4eKCX7 via IFTTT

Pak security overdrive as Imran plans 8-day ‘freedom’ march to capital

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's Asad Umar, a former minister, said Imran and his supporters would cover nearly 400km in a week.Former PM and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif alleged that the proposed long march was meant to create a situation where the next army chief would be of Imran's choosing rather than any noble goal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/QGvuejy via IFTTT

Labelling hubby womaniser is cruelty: HC

The judges noted that the FC's order was based on the wife's "unsubstantiated" allegations - that he was constantly under influence of liquor, out late at night and on some pretext visited her sister. Her sister only deposed that he drank liquor. "The evidence on record produced by the petitioner fails to prove the allegations made by her in pleadings," they said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bgXOCzv via IFTTT

Uber held guilty of deficient service, asked to pay ₹20k to Mumbai resident

Complainant Kavita Sharma, an advocate, was to take a flight to Chennai on June 12, 2018, at 5.50 pm from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai. She booked an Uber cab at around 3.29 pm for the airport, which is around 36 km away from her residence. from Times of India https://ift.tt/k0YHCBh via IFTTT

Tamil Nadu blast: UAPA against 5, cops claim IS link, plot to hit 5 places

CCTV camera footage purportedly shows deceased Jameesha Mubin, whom the NIA had interrogated in 2019, and three of the arrested IS suspects placing two LPG cylinders and three drums filled with “light explosives” in the car around 11.30pm on Saturday, Coimbatore police commissioner V Balakrishnan said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CKbpMqj via IFTTT

Cervical cancer self-sampling test kits could replace pap smears

The HPV self-sampling kit, similar in principle to the home-testing kits for the Covid-causing SARS-CoV-2 virus, is at the moment being tested by various institutes and hospitals in India to find out the acceptance among women and its efficiency. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Oaxyjht via IFTTT

Democrats retract call for Biden change of course on Ukraine

The letter, calling for the US to negotiate directly with Russia, provoked backlash within the party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ohF5M0B

A PIO at No. 10 soon, Cameron had told Modi barely seven years ago

This meant the Conservative leadership race was over, and Sunak, the youngest UK PM since 1812 at 42, automatically became the Conservative leader. Although Mordaunt thought many of former PM Boris Johnson’s supporters would switch to her after he bailed out, in fact many of them, including Priti Patel, on Monday morning switched to backing Sunak. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qrFPTZc via IFTTT

'Musk informs he plans to close Twitter deal by Friday'

The banks that committed to fund Musk's buyout of Twitter have finished putting together the final debt financing agreement and are in the process of signing the necessary documents, according to a Bloomberg News report. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MbOXdCJ via IFTTT

Leslie Jordan: Will and Grace star dies aged 67

US media reported the actor was killed after being involved in a car crash on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fBnLrKu

‘Colour, race no bar to success’ in UK: British Indians

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Man gives cell phone for repair, loses Rs 2 lakh from bank

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Min aspirants in Shinde group may get state board posts

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St Louis: Three dead, six injured after school shooting

Police "quickly stopped" a gunman in his 20s who entered a Missouri public school on Monday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M5KYStT

Ukraine round-up: Defence of Kherson and 'dirty bomb'

Ukraine says Russia is beefing up its defence of Kherson, and Nato dismisses Russia's claim about a Ukrainian "dirty bomb". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zpdaHYb

US charges alleged Chinese spies in telecoms probe case

US officials believe China tried to obstruct an investigation, steal technology and intimidate dissidents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sxYBkLb

Chad protests: How have things got to this point?

Following nationwide protests, reporter Ishaq Khalid explains how Chad has got to this point. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5bFh3VP

New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CZcV7AX

Quit by 11.30am today, Kerala governor tells 9 V-Cs

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Non-lab method can assess heart attack risk: Study

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UK live: Boris Johnson pulls out of PM race

Former prime minister Boris Johnson pulled out of the contest to become Britain's next leader on Sunday, saying he had the support of enough lawmakers to progress to the next stage but well behind front-runner former finance minister Rishi Sunak. Stay with TOI for the latest updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LQreR24 via IFTTT

UP: Five of family killed as car rams into stranded container truck

Five persons of a family were killed when the car they were travelling in rammed into a stranded container truck near Khajhaula police outpost in Munderwa area of Basti district on late Sunday evening. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gU6TBA3 via IFTTT

Shielding India from global challenges: PM Modi at 'Rozgar Mela'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is taking several initiatives to cushion the impact of global economic challenges, while maintaining that the steps, as well as risks, taken by the government over the past few years have helped avert a major crisis. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FV2d3Kb via IFTTT

Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil?

The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E8TuxWJ

UK Queen Consort Camilla slips into Bengaluru on wellness visit

The United Kingdom’s Queen Consort Camilla landed in Bengaluru on a private visit for her first overseas tour. She came by a British Airways flight Thursday, travelled by road for nearly 40 km from Kempegowda International Airport to Soukya, a tony holistic health and wellness centre near Whitefield. She’ll be undergoing rejuvenation therapies during her nearly 10-day visit. from Times of India https://ift.tt/emU6K91 via IFTTT

Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain

The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5GwhI6l

Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78

Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xjLRED9

Homegrown CAR-T cells 'cure' 8-year-old's leukemia

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Taxpayers resent money wasted on freebies: PM Modi

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Money rains on highway after Chile burglary

A shop burglary in Chile ended in a car chase and money showering onto a highway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZgrXERp

Pakistan poll tribunal disqualifies Imran as MP in assets case

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was dealt potentially the biggest blow of his political career on Friday when the country's Election Commission disqualified him as an MP and barred him from holding any public office after holding him guilty of "intentionally" making "false statements and incorrect declaration of assets". from Times of India https://ift.tt/NgB6qs4 via IFTTT

Ukraine war: 'I'd rather go to jail than fight in Ukraine', Russian man says

Russia has mobilised many thousands of men to fight in Ukraine. But Mikhail Ashichev refuses to go. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KhAFeCu

Donald Trump subpoena: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FAyuOlw

Maharashtra techie gets life term for conspiring to kill children

In the first cyberterrorism conviction in Maharashtra, computer engineer Anees Ansari was sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday for conspiring to kill children at the American school in Bandra Kurla Complex in 2014. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ngdy6fw via IFTTT

Army chopper crash: Operation of entire ALH fleet suspended for technical checks

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Girl pips twin to top UP board after paper recheck

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New York court dismisses Kevin Spacey sexual assault lawsuit

The case was brought by Anthony Rapp, who had been seeking around $40m (£36m) in damages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JcylLO5

Chess cheating row: Hans Niemann sues accusers Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for libel

Hans Niemann is suing rival grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and others, after they accused him of cheating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4LWMOwf

Isro confident to launch maiden sun mission early next year, Chandrayaan-3 to wait till mid 2023

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Ukraine war: Iranian drone experts 'on the ground' in Crimea - US

Tehran has experts on the ground in Crimea helping with drone attacks on Ukraine, the White House says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4UIB75L

Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure

News of Liz Truss's resignation prompted quick reaction from political leaders and media commentators around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rm57fgY

Truss falls, new UK PM likely in days

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53% in state pollution boards linked to 'polluters': Report

Individuals representing potential polluters (local authorities, industries and public sector corporations) account for 53% of the board members in the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs), raising questions on conflict of interest, whereas scientists, medical practitioners and academics constitute only 7% of the members, said Delhi-based think tank Centre for Policy Research (CPR) in its report. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XuKrlIO via IFTTT

Amazon's Jeff Bezos in economy warning: 'Batten down hatches'

With economic gloom on the US's horizon, the tech giant's boss points out warning signals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IUfpwRa

Kharge sweeps Congress president poll, gets 7,900 to Tharoor's 1,000 votes

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China again blocks bid for UN ban on LeT terrorist

For the fourth time since June this year, China has put on hold a US-India proposal for a UN ban on a Pakistan-based operative of terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The proposal came days before the ongoing FATF meeting which may see Pakistan exiting the grey or increased monitoring list of the global terror-financing watchdog. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PU6MQtG via IFTTT

Joe Biden's unusual fight to bring down gas prices

The US president has gone to unusual lengths to try to rein in the price of fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sq74mth

Israel’s balancing act over Ukraine grows trickier after drone strikes

Israel has refrained from providing Ukraine with weapons in a bid to maintain relations with Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J8xwQdZ

US gives to India 307 antiquities worth $4m

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Ukraine war: Russia admits Kherson 'tense' under shelling

The Russian army chief in Ukraine says Ukrainian shelling is causing many supply problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Amt4VxU

13 poll trusts declare funding, BJP gets 72%

Five electoral trusts together disbursed 72% of their total contributions of over Rs 481 crore to BJP in 2021-22, while Congress received a mere 3.8% share of this pie. Of the Rs 481 crore contributions declared by the five in their latest reports to the Election Commission, Prudent Electoral Trust led with disbursals worth Rs 464.8 crore to eight parties, including Rs 336.5 crore to BJP and Rs 18.4 crore to Congress. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Es80Rok via IFTTT

Ukraine round-up: Kyiv strikes and German spy chief fired

The capital Kyiv is hit again and President Zelensky says 30% of power stations have been destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DkvICza

Comedian James Corden apologises after Balthazar restaurant ban

The manager of Balthazar in New York says "all is forgiven" after the TV host was "extremely nasty". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QH5wOaJ

US midterms: Record turnout as early voting starts in Georgia

The state is home to some of the country's most closely-watched races ahead of November's midterms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m1vFc9u

Paris murder: Killing of Lola, 12, sparks immigration row in France

Grief and outrage over the killing of 12-year-old Lola turns to debate over the suspect's migrant status. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/417uEWr

Kerala row worsens, governor threatens to sack ministers

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Ukraine war round-up: A drone attack and a fire engine delivery

Russia dive-bombs Kyiv with drones and UK firefighters deliver engines for their Ukrainian colleagues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pvc3JmR

In a strategic step-back, BJP decides to skip Andheri polls

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Ukraine war: Moscow and Kyiv swap women prisoners for sailors

Russia frees 110 women held as prisoners of war for the same number of captives held by Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uzwR2Co

Kharge vs Tharoor: 96% turnout in Congress poll to elect non-Gandhi chief

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Urvashi Rautela chops her hair in solidarity with Iranian women

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How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable

The speed and scale of his power grab over a decade in power took many by surprise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n7eqTyd

Raj Thackeray urges BJP to not fight Andheri bypoll

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Gujarat rolls out DNA test to confirm if meat is beef

Gujarat has become the first state in the country to roll out a rapid test that can confirm within an hour if meat seized on suspicion of being beef is from a cow. the Lamp DNA method - introduced in limited capacity in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar - is a better alternative to conventional methods like serological analysis and DNA analysis that take more than a day. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WRHol7x via IFTTT

Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rlMum0g

Security threat to India is threat to Lanka too: Envoy

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Turkey mine deaths: President Erdogan criticised over 'destiny' comments

The coal mine explosion in northern Turkey on Friday night left 41 dead and 28 others injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iKAdI2B

At least 11 dead after attack on Russian army recruits training to fight in Ukraine

Two attackers opened fire on recruits who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hra0RJt

Amit Shah slams Cong in 1st rally in poll-bound Himachal

A day after the Election Commission announced the poll schedule for Himachal Pradesh, home minister Amit Shah on Saturday, while addressing a rally in Sirmaur in the state, said PM Narendra Modi believes in development whereas Congress incites and divides people. Shah said, "Himachal Pradesh is going to set a new custom that is 'ek baar BJP, baar baar BJP'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NcF5etS via IFTTT

Amul milk prices up, Guj spared; Mother Dairy too hikes rates

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which markets milk under the Amul brand, has hiked the prices of Amul Gold (full cream) and buffalo milk by Rs 2 per litre each across all markets except for Gujarat. Mother Dairy also announced an increase in prices of full-cream milk and cow milk by Rs 2 per litre in Delhi-NCR and some other markets in North India with effect from October 16. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rf8OTE4 via IFTTT

Greece: Vehicles dragged into the sea as flash floods hit Crete

At least one person is killed as heavy rains hit the Greek island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9iELVYG

NGT fines K'taka Rs 2,900cr for lapses in waste management

Coming down heavily on the Karnataka government for failing to check environmental pollution by ensuring effective solid waste and sewage management systems, the National Green Tribunal ordered it to pay Rs 2,900 crore as compensation. The amount may be utilised to restore the environment in the next six months. The chief secretary is responsible to ensure compliance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/roizsxb via IFTTT

Sitharaman calls for collective int'l responsibility to tackle risks

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Nigeria floods: Braving the rising waters in Kogi state

More than a million people are now homeless in the worst flooding the nation has seen in a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gC1z0fI

Irdai fines Max Life ₹3 crore for Axis Bank deal

Insurance regulator Irdai has imposed a Rs 3-crore penalty on Max Life for its share sale deal with Axis Bank, which the regulator said circumvented regulations on commission limits. The penalty is against three charges - misrepresentation to the regulator, higher-than-permitted compensation to the corporate agent, and not following fair market value in share transactions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/JYb04Ve via IFTTT

Iran protests: Fury over Iran police sex assault video

Footage appearing to show police assaulting a woman in broad daylight sparks anger on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o7JG9qg

Gujarat polls to be announced soon, voting likely by Dec 4

Assembly polls in Gujarat will be announced soon, with voting likely to be held in one or two phases and completed by December 4, followed by counting alongside Himachal, Election Commission sources indicated. Though the term of the current Gujarat assembly expires on February 18, 2023, polls in the state will be held earlier to avoid any impact of Himachal results on level-playing field, they said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ztlHed2 via IFTTT

SC nixes Maha plea for stay on Saibaba relief, hearing today

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Airline staff grab wheelchair from passenger flying with rival carrier

An unpleasant scene unfolded at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru around 4am Wednesday when the ground staff of IndiGo allegedly forced a 57-year-old disabled passenger out of a wheelchair owned by the airline because he was flying rival carrier Go First to Kolkata with his wife and son to attend the family patriarch's funeral. from Times of India https://ift.tt/k2K5WMt via IFTTT

January 6 committee issues subpoena for Trump to testify

The vote to issue Trump with a subpoena legally requires him to testify under threat of penalty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hUxH5OQ

Watch: Turkey MP smashes phone with hammer in parliament

Burak Erbay was protesting against a proposed government-backed bill aimed to combat 'disinformation'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ipFY6L4

ED arrests IAS officer, 3 others; intimidation tactics: Baghel

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday arrested Chhattisgarh IAS officer Sameer Vishnoi and three others following searches at 40 locations in the state over the past three days. CM Bhupesh Baghel called it 'intimidation tactics' and accused BJP of misusing central agencies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gxKetMc via IFTTT

Princess Amalia: Security fears force Dutch princess from student home

Her parents gave details in an emotional encounter with the press, during a state visit to Sweden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZToa2d0

Parkland school shooting: Families devastated as gunman spared death

The gunman will spend life in prison, but relatives and prosecutors had sought the death penalty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X8uydQ1

₹22k crore grant for govt oil companies to bridge LPG losses

The Centre will pay Rs 22,000 crore as a one-time grant to state-run fuel retailers to compensate them for keeping price of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) supplied as cooking fuel to households - in check in spite of a surge in the benchmark rates. The proposal was cleared by the Cabinet on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zUxA5Pb via IFTTT

Alex Jones told to pay $965m damages to Sandy Hook victims' families

The conspiracy theorist is ordered to pay damages after branding the Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KsLExRu

Stop invoking Section 66A of IT Act: Supreme Court to states

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Nirav Modi's appeal against extradition concludes in London HC

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Ukraine war round-up: Inside Putin's head and Crimea bridge arrests

Russia continues its shelling of Ukraine as it arrests eight people over the Crimean bridge attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nIKYUOF

Budgets have been reduced on OTT platforms: Sudhanshu Pandey

Sudhanshu Pandey on how everyone across the globe went through pay cuts. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xSF7LU9 via IFTTT

Is religious freedom under attack in Nigeria?

Religious freedom is protected under the Nigeria's constitution but religious bodies have increasingly been under attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BkTcoUy

Army Day event in B'luru this yr, first out of New Delhi ever

The annual Army Day parade on January 15 next year will be held in Bengaluru, in keeping with the Modi government's directive to take major events out of the national capital region to different parts of the country. The parade is likely to be shifted to some other location in 2024. The annual IAF Day parade and flypast on October 8 was also shifted to Chandigarh this year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wMjWxO4 via IFTTT

SC rejects ED plea to cancel HC-granted Anil Deshmukh bail

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Angela Lansbury: A shining star of stage and screen

Award winning British actress whose long career included the role of Jessica Fletcher in Murder she Wrote from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sS7Hfde

'Atmanirbhar Bharat is neither isolationism nor protectionism'

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Mark Zuckerberg reveals new Quest Pro VR headset

Facebook-owner Meta has revealed a new VR headset as part of its continued metaverse push. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z8RxH10

Canine soldier takes two bullets, flushes out hiding LeT men

Military combat dog Zoom, a sprightly Belgian Malinois with a black-and-tan coat, was gravely wounded as he took two bullets while pursuing and flushing out two heavily armed Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists hiding in a house at Tangpawas in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district early Monday. Two-and-a-half-year-old Zoom was attached to the assault unit of the Army’s 15 Corps for around 10 months. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jkGgxQt via IFTTT

One of world's most active volcanoes erupts again

Video shows huge plumes of smoke and lava pouring into the sea from Italy's Stromboli island, off Sicily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ivB0Yn3

More women attempt suicide, more men die by it: HDR data

Drawing from available data, the latest Human Development Report 2021/22 highlights with much concern that estimates show that more than seven lakh people die by suicide each year, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries, accounting for 1 in 100 deaths globally and is cited to be the second leading cause of death among those aged 15–29 years. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SUJZ78m via IFTTT

War in Ukraine: Russia's forces are exhausted, says GCHQ head

The intelligence agency's chief will also claim the UK is at a key moment with China in his speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cujwXJz

Ukraine's day of missile strikes in a minute

Russia launches revenge attacks across several Ukrainian regions, including capital city Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7W24rxu

Amitabh Bachchan: The voice that launched a thousand dreams

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Ukraine war: Russian hawks celebrate deadly response to Crimea setback

Missiles launched at Ukraine were the first day at work for a newly-appointed, hard line Russian general. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wzcakI3

Deadly landslides sweep away homes in Venezuela

At least 22 people have died and 52 are missing as torrential rain hits the Latin American country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rqROKpl

Rupee’s strong stand against dollar comes at forex cost

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SC to decide on validity of Karnataka hijab ban this week

The Supreme Court will pronounce this week its verdict on the validity of the February 5 Karnataka government circular banning students from wearing religious clothing, including hijab, to state-run educational institutions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kiLI7fV via IFTTT

Gujaratis blessed me for 2 decades, caste didn’t matter: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the people of Gujarat have reposed trust in him and blessed him for the last two decades irrespective of his caste and political background. Beginning Sunday, PM Modi is on a three-day visit to poll-bound Gujarat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ijvEgIt via IFTTT

Shinde camp to submit symbols list to EC today

While CM Ekanth Shinde on Sunday expressed belief that his group will get ‘Shiv Sena’ name and the bow-and-arrow symbol, insiders at the meeting of rebel MPs and MLAs said they have shortlisted tutari (trumpet), gada (blunt mace) and talwar (sword) as poll symbols. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DU7OqXy via IFTTT

Parl panel suggests Hindi, local languages in higher edu institutes

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67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022: Complete winners list

The 67 th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory took place in Bengaluru on October 9 to celebrate the finest of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam film industries. Stars from across south India came dressed in their best to take him the coveted black lady in the best movies, actors and technical categories. Best of the films which hit screens in 2020 and 2021 were celebrated with the awards night hosted in Bengaluru for the very first time. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PeLYnmQ via IFTTT

Who wields the most power in Iran?

Iran's leaders are ordering the police and Revolutionary Guard to crack down on nationwide protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AwyJRhd

Wheel jams in Vande Bharat Express cruising at 100kmph, probe ordered

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Kishor asked me to merge JD(U) with Congress: Bihar CM

Bihar CM and JD(U)’s de facto leader Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that the election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor was making a “false” claim that he (Nitish) offered him to lead the JD(U) as his successor. He also revealed that Kishor had once asked him to merge his JD(U) with the Congress. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Yow92iP via IFTTT

Ethiopia civil war: My patients are doomed to die in Tigray blockade

Ethiopia's conflict has led to those in hospital needlessly dying, a doctor in Tigray tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sFant5V

Prez candidates persons of stature, can’t be ‘remote controlled’: Rahul

Weighing in for the first time on the debate that the coming non-Gandhi president in Congress would be a proxy for the Gandhi family, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said both Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor are persons of stature and understanding, and neither can be a “remote controlled” leader of the party. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xrBTnpU via IFTTT

Dubbed ‘anti-Hindu’ in Gujarat, Kejriwal chants ‘Jai Shree Ram’

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Protests in Iran: Three shot dead by security forces

Security forces are cracking down on the nationwide demonstrations as they enter a fourth week from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vVKXkLg

Ukraine round-up: Nobel peace prize and Putin's fading dreams

Activists from Belarus, Russia and Ukraine have won the Nobel Peace Prize, while Putin faces setbacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/85E4fMO

Why Russia but not China faces human rights action

The UN has examined allegations of repression and human rights violations in both countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tu5nBHW

Will the Biden administration overhaul US cannabis policy?

Marijuana stocks are ablaze after the president called for a rethink of US policy on the drug. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tkbzhmI

Sena poll symbol: EC sets Saturday 2pm deadline for Uddhav’s reply

The ongoing dispute between the rival Shiv Sena factions regarding which one is the "real" party entitled to the use of its "bow and arrow" poll symbol acquired an urgency as the nomination process for the Andheri East byelection started on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mUqYRtz via IFTTT

Amid Ukraine war, peace Nobel for rights champs

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Gambia cough syrup scandal: Mothers demand justice

Sixty-six Gambian children are thought to have died because they were given unsafe medicine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nkuxwrD

New York City declares state of emergency over migrant 'crisis situation'

Mayor Eric Adams said the city is on track to spend $1bn this fiscal year to care for asylum seekers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9tsrxOm

Hans Zimmer: ‘I can adapt, but I don’t want to’

Blockbuster composer Hans Zimmer on making music for the digital age. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/74uC6T5

Truss declares Macron a friend as pair forge working relationship

French president says he hopes for a "new phase" in relations after talks with UK prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AGuX9kQ

India willing to do whatever it can for Ukraine solution: Jaishankar

India is willing to do whatever it can to facilitate a solution to the Ukraine crisis, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday, as he highlighted how India pressed Moscow on the safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine when the two countries stepped up fighting near the highly sensitive facility. from Times of India https://ift.tt/65Z2hOr via IFTTT

US midterms: The country with youngest politicians in world

As part of a new series, we explore whether Norway has a solution for the US and its ageing leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8JCjBGW

Uddhav camp may misuse poll symbol: Shinde faction to EC

The Eknath Shinde faction has filed an application before the Election Commission (EC) saying Shiv Sena’s bow and arrow symbol may be “misused” by the Uddhav Thackeray group and requested EC to take an immediate decision on the symbol issue in view of the November 3 Andheri (East) assembly byelection. from Times of India https://ift.tt/eYb9lQC via IFTTT

EU leaders asked to agree on capping gas prices

At a summit in Prague on Friday, 27 leaders will consider how to protect consumers from soaring bills. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1nwGsYu

WHO alert on 4 Indian cough syrups as 66 Gambian kids die

The WHO on Wednesday issued a medical product alert on four ‘cough & cold’ syrups made by an Indian pharmaceutical firm — Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Sonipat, Haryana — warning they could be potentially linked with acute kidney injuries and the death of 66 children in Gambia. from Times of India https://ift.tt/r51oku0 via IFTTT

Chemistry Nobel for trio who make molecules click

Americans Carolyn R Bertozzi and K Barry Sharpless, and Danish scientist Morten Meldal were jointly awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing a way of “snapping molecules together” — click chemistry — that can be used to map DNA and design drugs that can target diseases more precisely. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VzbYR3j via IFTTT

RSS will continue its outreach to Muslims: Bhagwat

The “so-called minorities” face no danger and Hindutva organisations will continue to reach out to them to assuage their fears, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said in his first public statement on the Sangh’s attempt to extend its outreach after his meeting with several clerics and visit to a mosque and a madrasa in Delhi this September. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zgljLfB via IFTTT

'Man must earn even by physical labour to give maintenance to wife, kids'

A bench of Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Bela M Trivedi said provision for maintenance under CrPC Sec 125 is a measure of social justice that was specially enacted to protect women and children and refused to accept plea of a husband who submitted he had no source of income as his party business has now been closed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Wzn6hd4 via IFTTT

Sandy Hook dad: Trolls said I killed and dismembered my son

A father testifies how he suffered due to conspiracy theories about the massacre spread by Alex Jones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PnQ7X4p

Ukraine war: Russia-West clash warning and World Cup bid - round-up

US aid for Ukraine may lead to a military clash between Russia and the West and Ukraine offers to host major football. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OBuN32r

Putin vows to 'stabilise' annexed regions as Ukraine makes gains

Ukraine continues to take back territory from Russia but Moscow says it will regain it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vhVWOw0

J&K Paharis to get ST quota: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah announced Tuesday that J&K’s linguistic minority Pahari-speaking people will get reservation benefits along with Gujjars and Bakerwals in accordance with the Justice Sharma commission’s recommendations that all three communities qualify for scheduled tribe (ST) status. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Msu9CXx via IFTTT

Ukraine war: The families who made it through the new Iron Curtain

The families fleeing Russian-occupied areas speak of their hopes and fears as the border hardens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6gCV5Sc

10 feared dead as avalanche hits 41 NIM mountaineers

Over 40 trainees and instructors of the Uttarkashi-based Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) undergoing advanced-level training were struck by a massive avalanche while trekking in the Dokriani Bamak glacier on Tuesday. Ten are feared dead while the bodies of four have been recovered. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XM1NoWn via IFTTT

Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk loses Twitter paedophilia rumour case

A conspiracy theory falsely claimed that Bodegraven near The Hague was once home to a satanic ring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q7onOZL

Election Commission wants political parties to spell out poll promises

The Election Commission on Tuesday proposed changes to its manifesto guidelines under the model code of conduct regarding poll promises, requiring political parties to specify how they would find resources for implementation of the pledges, the estimated impact on financial sustainability, and the number of beneficiaries expected to be targeted by schemes promised. from Times of India https://ift.tt/epMmT3u via IFTTT

Ukraine round-up: Inside liberated Lyman and Ukraine makes further ground against Russia

A report from a liberated town, territorial gains for Ukraine, and a beauty queen fined over a song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cpazgdt

Airtel 5G won’t work on some devices for now

Airtel may have launched 5G across eight cities, but users of Apple’s iPhone and a large device eco-system of Samsung and other companies such as OnePlus will not be able to access the high-speed services immediately as the smartphone companies need to carry out testing and a software upgrade. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VDvot3r via IFTTT

Russian hacker, ‘mastermind of JEE(M) leak’, held in Delhi

The CBI on Monday apprehended an expert Russian hacker who is supposedly the mastermind of the JEE (Mains) paper leak reported last year. Mikhail Shargin had a look-out circular against him and was detained at Delhi airport immigration upon arrival from Kazakhstan. He was brought for questioning to the agency’s headquarters and was likely to be arrested later in the night, sources said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CgVz41A via IFTTT

Study nails genetic region linked to strokes in Indians

A genetic region previously known to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in African Americans, has been linked to an increased risk of stroke. Also, a new study published in the journal Nature suggests, the frequency of this genetic region called COBL is higher in persons suffering from the neurological disease in south Asians, including Indian patients. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZcKVCIr via IFTTT

Ukraine tank breakthrough in south towards Kherson

Russian officials say Ukrainian armour has made advances in the south and east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OGWxJ3c

IAF gets its first home-made light combat helicopter

India’s first indigenous light combat helicopter, capable of offensive operations in high-altitude areas like Siachen Glacier and eastern Ladakh, was inducted into the IAF on Monday. Defence minister Rajnath Singh flew a sortie in the helicopter, which is armed with 20mm turret guns, 70mm rocket systems and air-to-air missiles, after naming it ‘Prachanda’ at the Jodhpur airbase in the morning. from Times of India https://ift.tt/olEgvWn via IFTTT

India’s female IMR drops to same level as males’

India, which had the ignominious reputation of being the only country in the world where a larger proportion of girls below the age of one died than boys, finally saw its male and female infant mortality rate (IMR) equalise in 2020. In 16 states, IMR remained higher for female babies than males, but the gap had reduced since 2011. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bKSMpCH via IFTTT

Danish Royal Family: Queen 'sorry' after stripping grandchildren's titles

But she did not reverse the decision to remove titles from four of her grandchildren. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TskHMcB

Police detain filmmaker Kamaleshwar Mukhopadhyay

In a shocking turn of events filmmaker Kamaleshwar Mukhopadhyay and several other CPI(M) workers were detained by Kolkata Police while they were staging a protest near the Rashbehari crossing. It all started after an alleged attack on a Left party bookstall. The critically acclaimed filmmaker and the others were first taken to Lalbazar, but later in the evening they were released. from Times of India https://ift.tt/t97fy5w via IFTTT

US women's soccer 'plagued by systemic abuse'

Abuse and misconduct "had become systemic" in the United States' top-flight National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), an independent investigation finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EGhiISJ

Iran protests: Reports of students trapped amid clashes in Tehran

Reports say a large number of student protesters at Sharif university have been trapped on the campus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7plXV4i

3 men chase, stab 19-year-oldto death in public in Delhi

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In 2nd-worst football stadium disaster, 125 killed in Indonesia

At least 125 people were killed and more than 320 injured in a stampede at a football stadium in Indonesia on Saturday as police sought to quell violence on the pitch with tear gas, making it one of the world’s worst stadium disasters. Fans of the losing home side invaded the pitch after the final whistle and clashed with police, until the tear gas sparked a chaotic scramble for the exits. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WaViurA via IFTTT

3 LeT men plotting to attack Dussehra rallies & saffron leaders held

Telangana police arrested on Sunday three Hyderabad natives and suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives who officers said had allegedly planned to bomb Dasara or Dussehra processions in the city, launch ISIS-inspired lone-wolf attacks this festive season, and “hurl grenades” at Sangh and BJP meetings. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cWad97X via IFTTT

Congress presidential poll: Wanted consensus, Shashi Tharoor insisted on contest, says Mallikarjun Kharge

As his underdog rival in the Congress presidential poll Shashi Tharoor sought a public debate on their visions, Mallikarjun Kharge, the frontrunner and putative successor to Sonia Gandhi, steered clear of the demand, saying the need of the hour is to fight RSS-BJP, and not each other. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Poi51Yx via IFTTT

NFL and NFLPA say changes to concussion protocol needed after Tua Tagovailoa incident

The NFL and its players' association say changes are needed to concussion protocol after reports the doctor who cleared Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been fired. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n914vTc

Hurricane Ian: They stayed for the storm - what happens now?

Florida residents are facing tough choices about whether to stay or leave in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P0DQaUS

Auto sales on fast track, hit record monthly high in Sept

Buoyed by the continued surge in personal mobility and the rush for new cars and SUVs, the car industry recorded its highest-ever wholesales deliveries in a month, indicating the strong consumer sentiment for new purchases despite rising interest rates and inflationary pressures. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fygqAY6 via IFTTT

Equatorial Guinea seeks to block sale of confiscated Paris mansion

The luxury mansion was seized after Equatorial Guinea's vice-president was convicted of embezzling money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/phJ4k65

India rings in new era, enters select 5G club

India on Saturday took a mega generational leap in mobile telephony as the ball was set rolling for the launch of 5G network with Prime Minister Narendra Modi – who inaugurated the services – promising a leg-up in economic activities and citizen empowerment through the high-speed network that boasts of minimum speeds of at least 100 Mbps. from Times of India https://ift.tt/C4e5hFT via IFTTT

King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace

The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not attend after he sought government advice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZApMdz2

‘Ponniyin Selvan’ records a bigger opening than Brahmastra

Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan-I released yesterday and has recorded the biggest ever opening day for Tamil cinema worldwide. The film collected 80 crore at the ticket window. Interestingly, the first-day global gross collection of the film is also higher than Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva. The Ayan Mukerji’s directorial had collected Rs 75 crore gross worldwide on Day 1. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jrbZ3Ua via IFTTT

Formula 1 budget cap row: Mercedes and Ferrari comments 'unacceptable' - Red Bull

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says he is "absolutely confident" his team did not breach Formula 1's budget cap in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jQdEfVb