Military Digest | Truckers, villagers and NCC cadets who fought 1965 Indo-Pak war

Cities September 10, 2025

Punjab, 60 years after the 1965 war, is now facing a new battle against floods. The villagers are displaying the same fighting spirit as they did during the war. The unsung heroes from the war, including truck drivers, civilians, NCC cadets, and a railwayman, played a vital role in defending the country.

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PM Modi releases special coin, stamp to mark 100 years of RSS

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh [RSS] had suffered at the hands of British and Nizams for its belief of ‘nation first’. He also said RSS members, including founder KB Hedgewar, had been jailed during the freedom struggle. Modi released a special commemorative postage stamp and a coin to mark the centenary of the RSS.

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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.5%

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The Reserve Bank of India Wednesday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent. "MPC decides to keep monetary policy stance unchanged at 'neutral'", says RBI Governor. This is the second time that the repo rate has been kept unchanged.

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Zubeen Garg death case: Singer’s manager, fest organiser arrested

India 6 hr ago

The two prime suspects in the Zubeen Garg death case —North East India Festival (NEIF) chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and Zubeen Garg's manager Siddhartha Sharma — have been arrested. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma gave the duo time till October 6 to appear before the CID. Both had assured of full cooperation.

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Udaan actor Ronit Roy opens up about acceptance in the industry, being a lone wolf: ‘Teen hi cheezein meri zindagi me hai…’

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Ronit Roy, 59, has shifted his focus from seeking acceptance in the entertainment industry to prioritizing family, fitness, and finance. These three elements are crucial for personal happiness and long-term success, as they provide emotional support, discipline, and stability. Ronit's approach emphasizes the importance of simplifying one's focus to the essentials for contentment and success.

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After Puja Khedkar case, UPSC to verify candidate certificates through DigiLocker

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Reacting to concerns about cheating in examinations, Union Public Service Commission Chairman Ajay Kumar on Wednesday said the recruitment body would start accepting candidates’ certificates through DigiLocker, the government’s cloud-based platform for storing and verifying documents, to ensure that they are genuine.

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After Karur stampede, TVK suspends Vijay’s tours for 2 weeks

Cities 40 min ago

The TVK has suspended all public tours and programmes of actor and party chief Vijay that were scheduled over the next two weeks. The party said that the decision was taken keeping in mind the Karur stampede on September 27 that claimed 41 lives.

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The narwhal, also called the "unicorn of the sea," has a long tusk that can reach up to 10 feet and is used for detecting changes in their environment and attracting mates. In the past, their tusks were sold as unicorn horns. These creatures live in the Arctic and are currently on the near-threatened list due to climate change and human activity.

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The Smashing Machine director thought The Rock was an as***** who ghosted him

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The Smashing Machine, a film directed by Ben Safdie, has received widespread acclaim and awards. Safdie and actor Dwayne Johnson have been promoting the film and sharing behind-the-scenes stories. COVID delayed the project, which was originally pitched by Johnson six years ago. Safdie praised Johnson's dedication and the challenges faced by Oscar-winning prosthetics artist Kazu Hiro.

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Former minister Gayatri Prajapati attacked in Lucknow jail; SP says ‘no one safe in UP’

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Gayatri Prasad Prajapati, a SP leader, was attacked in Lucknow Jail, sparking demands for a judicial inquiry and increased security by his family and party. Prajapati, who was arrested in 2017 for a rape and molestation case, was involved in an argument with another prisoner when the attack occurred. His daughter claims he is innocent and the attack was an attempt to kill him.

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Ben Kellaway bowls with both hands for Glamorgan against Surrey. (Screengrab via X)

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England Lions pick spinner Ben Kellaway, who bowls with both hands

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Ben Kellaway, the 21-year-old ambidextrous bowler from Glamorgan, has been selected for the England Lions' tour of Australia. He gained attention last year for taking wickets with both hands against Surrey. The Lions, led by Andrew Flintoff, will play a practice match against the main England team before the Ashes.

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Jaya Bachchan’s ‘attitude changes’ when she’s addressed as ‘Amitabh Bachchan’s wife’

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Designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla have a close relationship with Jaya Bachchan, whom they have worked with for nearly four decades. In an interview, they described her as a 'misunderstood' person who prefers to be addressed as an individual rather than just 'Amitabh Bachchan's wife'. They also praised her for keeping them grounded and being a true friend.

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‘RSS helped British’: Cong rubbishes Modi’s claim of Sangh leaders being jailed

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The Congress on Wednesday rubbished Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leaders went to jail during Independence. The Congress said that on the contrary, RSS leaders helped the British suppress the 'Quit India' movement. Earlier in the day, PM Modi said RSS founder KB Hedgewar and other swayamsevaks had been jailed for their fight against the British.

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Divya Khosla Kumar opens up about her diet, here’s what she doesn’t eat: ‘Vegan hun main’

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Divya Khosla Kumar, a 37-year-old vegetarian and vegan, shared her dietary choices in a podcast with Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa. She follows a strict home-cooked diet and avoids outside food, sweets, and fried food for better gut health, stable blood sugar levels, and reduced risk of lifestyle diseases. However, maintaining nutritional adequacy is crucial.

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Kharge health update: Congress president to get pacemaker implant at Bengaluru hospital

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday was admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru, where doctors have advised that a pacemaker be implanted. His son and Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge, shared the update on X on Wednesday, saying the senior leader is "stable and doing well" as he undergoes the planned procedure.

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Contractor booked in building collapse incident in Chennai

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Nine migrant workers died in a building collapse at the Ennore Thermal Power Station, leading to a case being registered against the contractor. PM Modi and CM Stalin expressed grief and announced compensation for the victims. Investigations are ongoing and BHEL is responsible for the construction. The incident has sparked condolences from various political leaders.

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Top 10 most populous cities in the world in 2025: Delhi at #2, Tokyo leads

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While India and China dominate the rankings of the largest cities, the world’s most populous city in 2025 is Tokyo, Japan, with 37 million residents. Rapid urbanization is fuelling growth in Asian and Latin American megacities like Dhaka, Cairo, and São Paulo, while European cities shrink. However, Istanbul, with 16.2 million people, is the continent’s largest city at #15 globally.

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Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh got married in 1991, and divorced in 2004. (Express Archive)

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Amrita Singh’s name was changed to ‘Aziza’ during nikaah with Saif Ali Khan

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Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's impromptu wedding in 1991 was a secret from their parents. Designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla were witnesses at the nikaah, where a maulvi and a Sikh priest were present. Amrita was given a new name, Aziza.

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(LEFT) Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal performs during the India vs Sri Lanka ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati; (RIGHT) Spectators pay tribute to late singer Zubeen Garg. (PHOTOs: PTI. AP)

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Women’s World Cup: Zubeen Garg tribute, Shreya Ghoshal sings national anthem, and more

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The opening match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 in Guwahati saw a record-breaking attendance of 22,843 spectators, with a tribute to Assam's beloved icon Zubeen Garg and a performance by Shreya Ghoshal adding to the emotional atmosphere. The tournament has been hailed as a game-changer for women's cricket in India and received recognition from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.

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Nicole Kidman-Keith Urban divorce details: Urban has ‘moved on’ with new girlfriend

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's divorce has surprised fans, as it was revealed that the couple had been struggling for months. Despite pleas from fans, the divorce was planned for some time. They will share custody of their daughters, with Kidman as the primary parent. Urban is now dating someone new, and the couple's net worth is around $500 million.

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Gen V Season 2 review: The Boys’ spinoff trades freshness for familiarity

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The first season of Gen V was a surprise in its own right. The show didn’t just rehash The Boys, it expanded it with a new texture. Season two, however, finds itself in murkier territory. It continues to shock, it continues to amuse, but it begins to lose the petrol that kept its engine distinct from its parent series.

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In the first T20 International at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand is batting first against Australia. However, they will be without Rachin Ravindra, who is out of the series due to a training injury. Tim Robinson has been chosen as his replacement. Both teams have been in good form, with Australia winning their last two series and New Zealand winning against Pakistan and in a tri-series.

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Amazon refreshes device lineup to integrate new AI-powered Alexa+

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Amazon introduced a new range of devices for home security and AI-assisted tasks, including Echo speakers, Fire TV streaming devices, a new Kindle reader, and improved Ring and Blink cameras. These devices will have faster processing with new silicon chips and will be powered by Alexa+. The new Ring cameras also have facial recognition and pet identification features.

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Deepak Dobriyal reveals every big production house called him, but only for comic roles

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In an exclusive chat with SCREEN, Deepak Dobriyal opened up about battling typecasting in the Hindi film industry, which predominantly prefers to see him in comic roles.

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From Kala Pani to overcrowded jails: Why Indian prisons still bear a colonial stamp

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The British built the notorious Cellular Jail in the Andaman Islands in 1906 to handle the surplus of prisoners after the 1857 rebellion. The journey to the islands was a form of punishment, with prisoners being forced to break societal norms. Despite attempts to improve, Indian prisons continue to face issues of overcrowding and inadequate facilities.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes history with 78-ball Test century for India U19 vs Australia U19

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history by scoring a 78-ball century for India U19 against Australia U19 in the Youth Test, becoming the 4th fastest recorded Youth Test century in history. He also joins Brendon McCullum as the only players to record two men's U19 Test centuries in less than 100 balls.

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Tere Ishk Mein teaser: Dhanush, Aanand L Rai dial up the Raanjhanaa rage. Watch

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Dhanush and director Aanand L Rai are reuniting four years after their last collaboration, Atrangi Re (2021), and 12 years after their hit romantic drama Raanjhanaa. Their new film, Tere Ishk Mein, is also in the similar vein as Raanjhanaa, revolving around the intense, raging love of the protagonist, played by Dhanush. His romantic interest this time is played by Kriti Sanon.

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Trump says Nobel snub would be ‘big insult to America’ after Gaza Peace push

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that he would have had solved eight wars if his Gaza peace plan works out. He reiterated his claim that he deserved the Nobel Prize and said it would be a "big insult" if the award was denied. Trump again claimed to have resolved "7 wars", including that. "I have settled so many wars since we have been here... Although, Pakistan-India was very big..."

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban reportedly began living apart in early summer.

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Magnus Carlsen, five-time world chess champion, and his wife Ella welcomed their first child on September 27. FIDE, the global governing body of chess, congratulated them on social media, referencing the controversial 'jeans-gate' incident. Carlsen has expressed his desire to encourage his child to play chess, and credits his wife for his success on the board.

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2 labourers die in mudslide at building site in Bengaluru; second incident in a month

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Two labourers died and one was injured in a mudslide at a Bengaluru building site, the second incident in a month. Five workers escaped while police investigate safety measures. Another incident in September saw two workers buried alive at a different construction site in the city.

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‘Deepest condolences’: India mourns Philippines earthquake victims as death toll rises

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The Embassy of India Wednesday expressed its deepest condolences to the families of those affected by the earthquake in Philippines that claimed at least 69 lives, as per Reuters. Taking to X, the embassy said, "The Embassy of India extends its deepest condolences to the people affected by the earthquake in the Cebu province and to the government and people of the Philippines."

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Soha Ali Khan says ‘it took time’ for her to warm up to Kareena Kapoor

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Why has the Road Ministry proposed installation of sound alert device in e-vehicles?

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MoRTH has proposed AVAS for all electric vehicles to prevent accidents and promote EVs to reduce emissions and meet Net Zero target. New models must have AVAS by Oct 2026 and existing models by Oct 2027. AVAS is not required for two and three wheelers, but experts suggest it should be. Other countries, like the US and Japan, also have similar regulations.

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They Call Him OG box office collection day 6: Pawan Kalyan’s film beats Prabhas’ Saaho

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Sujeeth’s new gangster drama They Call Him OG, starring Pawan Kalyan in the titular role, has finally surpassed the domestic Telugu box office collection of his last directorial from five years ago — Saaho, starring Prabhas in the lead role. After the post-Baahubali debacle that Saaho was, Sujeeth has finally gotten some redemption in the form of his new action crime thriller.

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hospitalised in Bengaluru

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was hospitalised at the MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru as he developed fever, party sources said here on Wednesday, reported PTI.

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Kantara Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 film Kantara, the story delves deeper into the origins of the mythological tradition and ancestral conflict introduced in the first film.

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Kantara Chapter 1 box office advance booking: Rishab Shetty’s film trails behind KGF 2

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Kantara Chapter 1 advance booking box office: The film is seeing its widest release in Hindi, with 6,323 shows and 50,800 tickets already sold.

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Kajol’s daughter Nysa shares heartwarming moment with nani Tanuja, arrives with BFF Orry

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Kajol hosted her family's annual Durga Puja celebrations and made sure that it was grander than ever. This is the first puja after the passing of the Mukerji brothers. To make the occasion all the more special, Kajol was joined by her daughter Nysa Devgan, and her mother, veteran actor Tanuja. The heartwarming moments between the grandmother and granddaughter grabbed the attention of Kajol's fans.

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Homebound: That Covid story continues, in the friend who lived

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Mohammad Saiyub Siddiqui's life was altered after his friend Amrit Prasad's death during the first wave of Covid. He now resides in Dubai and recently watched the movie Homebound, which depicted their journey. The movie brought back memories of their childhood in a Hindu-dominated village and their decision to drop out of school.

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Himanta’s bid to arm people off to slow start: 266 applications, none accepted

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Assam government's portal for indigenous citizens to seek arms licenses has received 266 applications. Most applications are from Muslim-majority districts, but 28 have been rejected and none have been accepted. Eligibility criteria include being an indigenous citizen, 21 years old, and residing in a vulnerable area. The government aims to protect those in sensitive areas, not arm young people.

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As Xi Jinping visits China’s Xinjiang, recalling the restive region’s modern history

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Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Xinjiang to celebrate its 70th anniversary. However, the region faces challenges such as human rights violations against the Uyghur Muslim community, surveillance, and environmental issues. Despite its complex history and diverse population, Xinjiang remains a symbol of national rejuvenation for China.

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Behind the count: SC nudge, feedback from field expanded ambit of SIR

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Citizenship-check fears to wider voter inclusion: How EC course-corrected on Bihar SIR

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The Election Commission of India faced backlash for requiring voters in Bihar to produce specific documents, but after intervention from the Supreme Court and feedback, the requirements were relaxed. The focus shifted to including as many voters as possible, resulting in 77% of electors being linked to the rolls. 68.6 lakh deletions and 21.5 lakh additions were made to the voter list.

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Rakul Preet Singh says husband Jackky Bhagnani lost 75 kilos before making his debut

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Rakul Preet Singh praises husband Jackky Bhagnani's cooking skills and reveals his love for food. Jackky lost 75 kilos before debuting and now enjoys a conscious approach to eating. Consultant dietitian Kanikka Malhotra explains the importance of being mindful about food choices and how it can improve overall health and well-being.

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