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India and EU close to sealing trade deal, await nod from top Council in Brussels

Business September 12, 2026

The European Commission has proposed a Free Trade Agreement between the EU and India, which could be signed soon pending approval from the European Council and Parliament. This deal would be the largest ever for both parties and would eliminate tariffs on 96% of EU goods exports to India, while also securing market access for 99% of India's exports to the EU.

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Indian players celebrate a goal against Pakistan during the hockey semifinal match at the Asian Games 2026, in Gifu on Thursday. (ANI Photo)

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Last-minute Abhishek goal vs Pakistan saves India’s blushes, takes them to final

Sports 32 min ago

India edged Pakistan 4-3 in a dramatic Asian Games semifinal after surrendering a 3-0 lead. Pakistan capitalised on defensive errors to equalise, but Abhishek scored with under a minute remaining. The win puts India one victory from defending its gold medal and securing direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. India will face Malaysia in the final.

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Inside Abhishek Malhan’s Gurugram villa with an indoor pool and private elevator

Lifestyle 35 min ago

Reality TV star and creator Abhishek Malhan gave a tour of his Gurugram family villa, showcasing its futuristic interiors, marble-and-gold finishes and features including a sunken conversation pit, indoor pool and bar, gym, home theatre, and private elevator. His floor includes a bedroom, balcony and personal den; his brother Nishchay’s floor is similar.

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IRCTC Vietnam-Cambodia tour from 1.5 lakh covers Da Nang, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Angkor Wat

Lifestyle 2 hr ago

IRCTC has announced an all-inclusive, 7-night, 8-day Vietnam and Cambodia tour departing Chennai on November 17, 2026, from ₹1.5 lakh per person. The itinerary includes Da Nang, Hanoi, a Ha Long Bay cruise, Siem Reap and Angkor Wat. Economy flights, three-star hotels, meals, transport, sightseeing, visas, insurance and an English-speaking guide are included.

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He lost his father in 2018. On Thursday, he won India sailing silver

Sports 2 hr ago

Prince Noble Kurisinkal and cousin Manu Francis won India’s first sailing medal at the Asian Games, taking silver in the men’s 49er Skiff after a strong final race in gusty winds. Noble learned during the 2018 Kerala floods that his father had drowned. His father’s encouragement and love of the sea continue to inspire him; Noble says he raced to enjoy the sport, not simply to win.

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Indian in Norway compares vegetable prices: ‘Are we failing our farmers’

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An Indian living in Norway has drawn attention online after sharing how much everyday vegetables cost in the European country compared with prices in India, with the price gap prompting a wider discussion about what farmers earn for their produce.

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Alia Bhatt reunites with F1 driver Carlos Sainz in ad after Cannes

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Alia Bhatt reunites with F1 driver Carlos Sainz in ad, fans call it ‘best collab’

Entertainment 2 hr ago

Alia Bhatt and Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz have reunited for a L’Oréal Paris haircare ad airing on Italian television. The campaign has gone viral, with fans praising the unexpected pairing. The global ambassadors previously appeared together at Cannes in a brand campaign.

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Ex-Meta exec says Mark Zuckerberg taught him work-life balance

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Martin Ott, a former Meta executive who worked with Mark Zuckerberg during Facebook’s years of rapid expansion, says his time at the company taught him an important lesson about productivity: working longer does not necessarily mean getting more done. Ott, who is now the CEO of Berlin-based tax platform Taxfix, joined Facebook in 2012 as managing director for Northern and Central Europe.

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Archana Puran Singh reveals Navjot Singh Sidhu told her he lost 38 kg

Lifestyle 3 hr ago

Navjot Singh Sidhu, 62, told Archana Puran Singh he has lost 38 kg, crediting discipline but offering no details of his routine. He has also said clothes from his 1990s cricket career now fit again. Dietitian Garima Goyal advises focusing on sustainable habits and broader health measures.

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Dupahiya 2 review: Gajraj Rao-Sparsh Srivastava return, but paper leak plot lacks punch

Entertainment 3 hr ago

Dupahiya 2 retains the village’s lively characters and the two-wheeler’s central role, but its exam-paper-leak plot takes too long to gather pace and delivers fewer laughs than the first season. Strong performances from Shivani Raghuvanshi, Sparsh Srivastava and Bhuvan Arora help, while a student’s near-tragedy adds welcome realism.

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Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, flydubai incident,

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Flydubai incident: Was Smit Machchhar attacked with a knife or crash axe?

World 1 hr ago

The weapon used to attack Indian Captain Smit Machchhar inside the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073 remains unclear, with conflicting accounts pointing to a knife or the aircraft's emergency crash axe.

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India's Prasidh Krishna celebrates the wicket of West Indies' Roston Chase during the 1st ODI at Greenfield International Stadium, in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. (ANI Photo)

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Prasidh out of India vs West Indies 3rd ODI, Sundar withdrawn from T20I squad

Sports 3 hr ago

Prasidh Krishna was ruled out of the third ODI against the West Indies with a left hamstring injury sustained in the second match; Anshul Kamboj replaces him. Washington Sundar was withdrawn from the five-match T20I squad to prepare for the New Zealand Tests, with Naman Dhir named as his replacement.

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Why India needs more transmission, battery storage for green energy push

Explained 3 hr ago

The Centre approved the third phase of the Green Energy Corridor, with an outlay of ₹1.86 lakh crore, to support evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable power by FY33. It allocates over ₹1.36 lakh crore for state transmission networks and ₹50,000 crore for 50 GWh of battery storage, backed by ₹54,082 crore in central support. The plan aims to ease transmission bottlenecks and reduce curtailment.

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Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai review: Nivin Pauly, Soori’s film is a messy, AI-overloaded affair

Entertainment 3 hr ago

Director Ram’s fantasy drama Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai follows a Dubai-returning man (Soori) trapped on a train with an immortal stranger (Nivin Pauly), who is searching for his lover across lifetimes. The review criticises its poorly integrated AI visuals, muddled blend of realism and fantasy, weak writing and pacing, and ideas about love and time that fail to resonate. The film also stars Anjali.

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From chicken and fish to eggs and paneer, overcooking can affect the texture and nutritional quality of protein-rich foods

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How to calculate your daily protein requirement

Lifestyle 4 hr ago

Healthy adults generally need about 0.83 g of protein per kg of body weight daily—around 50 g for someone weighing 60 kg—but age, activity, life stage and fitness goals can change requirements. Spread protein across meals and choose varied foods such as pulses, dairy, eggs, meat, nuts and seeds.

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Christa Pike execution fails after two lethal injections: How did it go wrong?

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Tennessee twice failed to execute Christa Pike, 50, with pentobarbital. Governor Bill Lee halted the state’s remaining execution this year and ordered an independent review. Pike’s lawyers say she suffered unnecessarily, while officials maintain protocol was followed. The case revives debate over execution methods and the death penalty for crimes committed as minors.

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Amitabh Bachchan, 83, suffers knee injury after fall: ‘I had trouble standing up’

Lifestyle 7 hr ago

Amitabh Bachchan tore his knee after slipping during a Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 shoot, prompting him to begin an episode seated. Orthopaedic expert Dr Ashish Phadnis explains that falls can cause bruises, soft-tissue or ligament injuries, or fractures. Rest, ice and elevation may help, but severe pain, swelling, instability or difficulty bearing weight warrant medical assessment.

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Ranbir Kapoor says he has never applied moisturiser, sunscreen

Lifestyle 5 hr ago

Ranbir Kapoor said he has never used moisturiser or sunscreen, despite his wife Alia Bhatt urging him to, and prefers wellness practices such as cold plunges and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

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Jim Carrey ties the knot for third time, marries longtime girlfriend Min Ah

Entertainment 5 hr ago

Jim Carrey, 64, has married his longtime girlfriend Min Ah in a small, private Los Angeles ceremony, his representative confirmed to *People*. The actor publicly called her his “sublime companion” at an awards ceremony in France. He was previously married to Melissa Womer and Lauren Holly, and shares daughter Jane with Womer.

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Medicine pricing: One of the pleas also focuses on the pharmaceutical supply chain and markups by retailers and hospitals.

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‘Daylight dacoity’: As top court hears petitions, here’s how medicines are priced

Explained 5 hr ago

The Supreme Court is hearing a petition that is questioning why the DPCO’s 16% retailer margin does not cover all essential medicines, citing a cancer drug bought by retailers for Rs 2,700 but priced at nearly Rs 27,000. Current price ceilings mainly apply to listed essential medicines, while manufacturers set launch prices for other drugs.

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Baththa movie review: Vijay Sethupathi as the titular gangster in Baththa, directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan

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Baththa movie review: Vijay Sethupathi shines in a film that earns every emotion

Entertainment 5 hr ago

Set in 1986 Madras, Baththa follows a feared gangster (Vijay Sethupathi) accidentally locked in a school toilet by an eight-year-old boy. Their unlikely friendship gradually softens the don, giving the film its funny and moving emotional core. Balaji Tharaneetharan’s patient direction, tight screenplay and period detail support strong performances, especially from Sethupathi and young Sai.

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What saved the Flydubai aircraft: Smit Machchhar, passengers’ actions, and luck

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Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his co-pilot but fought back, opened the locked cockpit door and raised the alarm, helping passengers and crew restrain the attacker. A passenger briefly helped control the descending aircraft until two off-duty Flydubai pilots took over and diverted it safely to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. All 174 people aboard survived.

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Dr Saurabh Sethi discusses BPA and phthalate exposure through diet

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3 diet changes that may reduce plastic chemicals in your body: ‘They are double exposure’

Lifestyle 6 hr ago

Gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi says reducing canned, ultra-processed and plastic-packaged foods may lower exposure to BPA and phthalates. Physician Palleti Siva Karthik Reddy notes that studies link these chemicals to metabolic, cardiovascular and hormonal problems, but much human evidence is observational and does not prove causation.

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What is Gemini 4 Argon, Google’s new AI model to hunt security bugs?

Technology 3 hr ago

The model’s primary capabilities lie across coding, reasoning, and multimodality, enabling it to excel across a range of enterprise knowledge-related work in fields such as legal and finance. Gemini 4 Argon is also trained to detect, verify, and fix software flaws on its own, making it highly capable at aiding cybersecurity defenders, according to the search giant.

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Flydubai incident: ‘Hero’ passenger credits TV show with helping avert crash

Entertainment 4 hr ago

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv plunged 17,000 feet after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar and tried to disable the instruments. Passenger Yaniv Hayoun and others restrained the co-pilot; Hayoun then helped operate the controls until the injured captain regained command. The aircraft, carrying 174 people, landed safely.

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‘Sham’ contracts, inflated revenues: Charges against Man City, penalties it could face

Explained 6 hr ago

The Premier League’s independent panel found Manchester City guilty of serious financial-rule breaches over nine seasons and most charges of failing to cooperate. It said the club overstated sponsorship revenue, reporting $1.25 billion where the actual figure was $157 million. City denies wrongdoing and can appeal. Possible sanctions include fines, points deductions or removal from the PL.

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‘Don’t come with under Rs 1 lakh salary’: Techie slams Bengaluru’s ‘overpriced’ lifestyle

Trending 6 hr ago

A Bengaluru-based professional has sparked a debate about the city’s expensive lifestyle after arguing that a salary of less than Rs 1 lakh a month is not enough to enjoy life in the city. Shivank Goel, a content creator and product manager at an MNC, shared a video on Instagram in which he described Bengaluru as a place where even leisure comes with a price tag.

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Living with ADHD: ‘I spent 33 years thinking I was lazy’

Health and Wellness 6 hr ago

After workplace struggles and losing her job, Ankita Das was diagnosed with ADHD at 33, after years of being called careless and lazy. The condition can affect attention, motivation, organisation and impulse control, and is diagnosed through clinical assessment.

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Kajal Raghwani opens up about abusive relationship: ‘I cannot trust anyone now’

Entertainment 6 hr ago

Bhojpuri actress Kajal Raghwani said on *Rise and Fall 2* that a former partner repeatedly beat her, threw her to the floor and pulled her hair, leaving her struggling to trust people. She has previously spoken about childhood trauma and abuse in other relationships. Kajal clarified that the man who severely abused her was not Khesari Lal Yadav.

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HC strikes down Chandrababu Naidu’s 34% backward class quota for Andhra local polls

Cities 7 hr ago

The Andhra Pradesh High Court struck down two orders granting BCs 34% reservation in local body elections, ruling that the quota breached Supreme Court guidelines capping total reservations at 50%. The decision undermines a key TDP election promise.

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‘Luckily didn’t get fired’: Jim recalls hitting Sonam Kapoor with a gun during Neerja

Entertainment 7 hr ago

Marking a decade in film, Jim Sarbh said he remains uncomfortable with the industry’s rigid set hierarchies, which can leave crew members feeling undervalued and encourage mediocrity. He praised *The Titan Story* for avoiding that dynamic. Sarbh also recalled accidentally hitting Sonam Kapoor in the mouth with a gun on his first day filming his 2016 debut, *Neerja*; she took the mishap in stride.

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Fresh Tata Trusts revolt: Srinivasan, Vijay Singh challenge Tata Sons revamp proposal

Business 2 hr ago

Tata Trusts’ proposal to merge Tata Electronics Systems Solutions and Tata Consulting Engineers into Tata Sons has prompted objections from trustees Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh, who say they were not consulted. They warn of significant financial, regulatory and governance implications and question trustees’ authority to direct the board.

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Drishyam 3 worldwide box office: Ajay Devgn’s film eyes Rs 50 cr opening

Entertainment 8 hr ago

Drishyam: The Conclusion opens on Gandhi Jayanti with a solo release and strong advance sales: more than 11 lakh tickets across 36,000 shows, generating Rs 19.71 crore for Day 1. Trade analysts forecast an opening of Rs 35–55 crore, potentially making it Ajay Devgn’s biggest opener. The film will release on over 1,300 screens in 60 countries.

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Jyotiraditya Scindia Sikkim Statehood Day, Sikkim Statehood Day, Delhi Confidential, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Mamata Banerjee, Kalyan Banerjee, Indian express news, current affairs

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‘Great sorrow’: What’s the project that made Jyotiraditya Scindia lose his cool

India 2 hr ago

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia ordered a review of alleged corruption in Shivpuri’s Rs 113-crore sewerage project. The Madhya Pradesh High Court questioned repeated cost increases and poor planning, noting the treatment plant has sat unused since 2019 because homes were not connected. Calling it a waste of public funds, the court directed officials to identify those responsible.

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Fresh pugmarks and other signs can offer clues about where a tiger has recently moved.

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The jungle knows where the tiger is — here’s how to read the signs

Lifestyle 8 hr ago

As India’s wildlife reserves prepare to reopen after the monsoon, experts say tiger sightings can be anticipated. Naturalists listen for animal alarm calls and look for pugmarks, trails and nearby water to assess a tiger’s presence and movement. They advise approaching quietly and patiently, respecting that tigers may hide or change their routines; the focus should be on experiencing the jungle.

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Captain Smit Machchhar and Israeli passenger Yaniv Hayoun who was aboard the Flydubai aircraft (AP Photo)

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Plunged 14,000 feet in 29 secs: How stabbed Indian pilot averted flydubai crash

World 8 hr ago

A routine morning flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv turned into a mid-air emergency on Wednesday. The flydubai stabbing, as Israeli officials describe it, saw one pilot allegedly attack the other and apparently try to crash a plane carrying 174 people. The jet made an emergency landing at Tabuk, in Saudi Arabia, but not before plunging thousands of feet in the air in less than half a minute.

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WhatsApp adds new parental controls for Teen Accounts: Here’s what changes

Technology 8 hr ago

The new suite of tools are optional and designed to help parents and teens choose the WhatsApp user experience that is right for them, according to the Meta-owned platform. For instance, parents will be able to choose specific privacy settings on WhatsApp Teen Accounts such as who can see the teen user’s profile photo or add them to groups.

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Anant Ambani offers to fund Rs 9 crore treatment for 23-month-old Vedansh

Trending 8 hr ago

A fundraising effort for 23-month-old Vedansh Singh, who is battling Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1, received a major boost after social media influencer Mayuresh Gujar said Anant Ambani had offered to cover the child’s treatment expenses.

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Hit by El Niño, Devbhoomi Dwarka ends up as driest district in Gujarat

Cities 9 hr ago

Devbhoomi Dwarka recorded just 16.45% of its decadal average rainfall by September 30, making it Gujarat’s driest district and its worst monsoon in a decade. Porbandar received 30.86%. IMD officials cited the lack of organised weather systems and El Niño, which may have shifted rainfall eastward.

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Insurance brokers flag commission caps; policyholders, jobs at risk

Cities 9 hr ago

India’s insurance brokers have opposed IRDAI proposals for more than 30 commission caps and a phased cut of over 30% in insurers’ expense limits, warning they could weaken customer support, cost jobs and restrict insurance access, especially in smaller towns.

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Sunita Ahuja calls Kashmera Shah her ‘powerful bahu’ amidst Govinda-Komal Rani controversy

Entertainment 9 hr ago

At her birthday celebration, Sunita Ahuja called Kashmera Shah her “powerful bahu,” and Kashmera said she had learned from Sunita. The show of support comes amid renewed controversy over Sunita’s marriage to Govinda and allegations made by his co-star Komal Rani, who called Sunita a would-be murderer. Kashmera has publicly defended Sunita.

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Orphaned at three, jailed among adults at 17, killed at 21: The Ajmeet Singh story

Cities 9 hr ago

Orphaned at a young age, Ajmeet Singh was arrested at 17 in 2022 and kept in an adult prison until a court recognized him as a minor in December 2024. His family and lawyer say the delay exposed him to criminals and contributed to his involvement in other cases. After winning bail in 2026, he was shot dead outside his Tarn Taran home.

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Jyotika praises her mother-in-law, says ‘only a queen can raise a prince’

Lifestyle 10 hr ago

At the 2017 JFW Awards, actor Jyotika praised her mother-in-law for teaching her to balance life and uphold values, calling her a queen for raising her son. Psychiatrist Dr Druhin Grover says warmth and emotional safety can help in-laws move beyond formal roles and develop genuine closeness. He notes such bonds thrive where families value acceptance and dialogue over hierarchy.

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‘A hero’: Trump on Indian pilot Smit Machchhar after mid-air cockpit attack

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US President Donald Trump has praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for fighting his co-pilot, who allegedly stabbed him mid-air aboard a flydubai flight.

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Security personnel stand guard near the Shahi Jama Masjid, days after violent protests against the court-ordered survey of the Mughal-era mosque, in Sambhal. (Express Photo by Gajendra Yadav)

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Can a police confession justify NSA detention? What Supreme Court said in Sambhal case

Explained 9 hr ago

The Supreme Court quashed Mulla Afroz’s NSA detention over the 2024 Sambhal mosque-survey violence and ordered Uttar Pradesh to pay Rs 10 lakh in costs. It ruled that a contested police confession, undisclosed CCTV footage and unsubstantiated phone messages could not support detention, and that the order appeared punitive after Afroz secured bail in all six criminal cases.

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World’s largest exams: China’s Gaokao leads, NEET UG at 5th position

Education 2 hr ago

SBI Research ranks NEET UG fifth among the world’s largest exams, with about 2.5 million applications annually; China’s Gaokao leads with 12.9 million. Citing Gaokao’s security and contingency systems, the report recommends clearer question-paper custody, backup papers and venues, fair retest procedures, audited scoring, transparent incident reporting and protection for affected candidates.

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Huawei unveils Mate 90 phones, leans on homegrown chip design to offset US curbs

Technology 10 hr ago

Huawei Technologies unveiled its Mate 90 smartphone series on Thursday, betting on its in-house operating system and redesigned chip architecture to boost its performance in the face of US curbs on shipments of advanced semiconductors. Speaking ahead of the launch, Huawei consumer business chief Richard Yu said the company still faces constraints in the supply of advanced chips.

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Hyderi Manzil (Wikimedia Commons, edited by Abhishek Mitra)

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Hyderi Manzil: The house where Gandhi spent Independence Day

Research 6 hr ago

In August 1947, Gandhi stayed at Hyderi Manzil in Calcutta’s Muslim-majority Beliaghata, at the request of Bengal’s chief minister, Huseyn Suhrawardy, to help quell communal violence. Despite a hostile reception, Gandhi urged Hindus and Muslims to protect one another and fasted on Independence Day rather than celebrate.

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How is HbA1c calculated? Expert explains what your blood sugar test really means

Lifestyle 11 hr ago

HbA1c measures the percentage of haemoglobin with glucose attached, reflecting blood sugar over the past two to three months—not an average of fasting and post-meal readings. It is weighted toward more recent glucose levels; an established formula estimates average glucose from the result. Red-cell disorders, haemoglobin variants, blood loss or transfusion can distort results.

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‘Aviation wasn’t a childhood dream’: Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar said in old interview

Trending 11 hr ago

An old interview with pilot Smit Machchhar has resurfaced on social media after he helped avert a disaster aboard a flydubai flight bound for Israel on September 30.

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Vvaan box office collection day 6: Sidharth Malhotra's film inches towards Rs 60 crore.

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Vvaan Box Office: Sidharth Malhotra film earns as much as Param Sundari, mints Rs 58.64 cr

Entertainment 11 hr ago

Vvaan: Force of the Forest, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, earned Rs 4.85 crore worldwide on day six, taking its total to Rs 58.64 crore. Its India earnings fell 27.5% from the previous day. With limited competition, the film has become Malhotra’s biggest first-week grosser in a decade and is reportedly nearing breakeven.

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