Day after Diwali, Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’

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Delhi's air quality worsens after Diwali, with an average AQI of 346 at 5:30 am. Despite the ban on green crackers, 36 out of 38 monitoring stations showed "very poor" to "severe" pollution levels, with four stations recording severe air quality. Dwarka was the most affected area.

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The RJD’s key face and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav, party supremo Lalu Yadav’s son, will again contest from his stronghold Raghopur.

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Amid Mahagathbandhan crisis, RJD unveils list of 143, drops 36 MLAs, focuses on ‘M-Y’

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The RJD, lead player of the Mahagathbandhan, released its full list of 143 candidates for the November Bihar Assembly elections. Its key face Tejashwi Yadav will contest from Raghopur, and 41 sitting MLAs have been renominated. The party has dropped 36 sitting MLAs and fielded young leaders, signaling a bid to consolidate its core Muslim-Yadav vote base. The Congress has fielded 60 candidates.

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Donning a blue kurta and an ear-to-ear smile was Samantha Ruth Prabhu's rumoured boyfriend, filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, who posed for pictures with her and her dear ones.

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Samantha is ‘filled with gratitude’ as she celebrates Diwali with rumoured boyfriend Raj

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Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrated Diwali recently in an evening marked by crackers, lights, and radiant smiles. She shared pictures from the occasion on social media as well. While her appearance in a green ethnic outfit melted fans’ hearts, what caught most people’s attention was the presence of a familiar face in the pictures. It was none other than her rumoured boyfriend, Raj Nidimoru.

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Content creator captures Bengaluru’s breathtaking Diwali fireworks

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Content creator captures Bengaluru’s Diwali fireworks; FM Nirmala Sitharaman reacts

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The festive spirit of Diwali swept across India, illuminating cities big and small with joy, colours, and lights. While the festival is often most closely associated with North India — where homes gleam with diyas and skies burst with fireworks – Bengaluru, too, shone brilliantly this year.

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Amazon Web Services AWS: The St Joseph Energy Center, a natural gas plant servicing the new Amazon Web Services facility in New Carlisle, Ind., on Tuesday, June 4, 2025

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An AWS outage took down nearly the entire Internet. What caused it?

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AWS outage causes global internet shutdown for several hours, impacting over 1,000 services including WhatsApp and Reddit. Experts urge diversification in cloud computing after DNS resolution issues in DynamoDB service endpoints. This highlights the fragility of internet infrastructure and the potential for major disruptions due to over-reliance on cloud services, as seen in the Microsoft outage.

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Parmeet Sethi recalls moment he finally landed Kuljeet in DDLJ after initial rejection

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Parmeet Sethi, known for his role as Kuljeet in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge, shared his journey to landing the iconic role. Despite initial rejection, he persisted and eventually got the part. Organisational psychologist Gurleen Baruah advises acknowledging disappointment and shifting from external validation to internal steadiness to overcome professional setbacks.

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A glimpse of how Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan celebrated Diwali.

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Diwali 2025: Shah Rukh Khan-Gauri Khan do puja in new home

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From Shah Rukh Khan sharing a glimpse of the Diwali pujan at their new home to Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani celebrating their first Diwali after welcoming their baby, this festive season was extra special for Bollywood celebrities, many of whom took to social media to share moments from their celebrations.

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Tamil Nadu weather: Heavy rain in several districts, Orange alert issued

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Heavy rain has been forecast on Tuesday, October 21, in several districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai. An orange alert is in place. The state has been receiving continuous rainfall for the past few days, even forcing closure of schools due to the downpour. The heavy rain has caused waterlogging in many areas of Chennai and flooding in several districts.

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There are at least three ominous red flags that the two bankruptcies herald, which point to these not being the last of the headwinds faced by America’s credit market.

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After First Brands & Tricolor blow-ups, could credit stress worsen in the US?

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The bankruptcy of First Brands and Tricolor has caused concern about the health of America's credit market. Warnings have been issued about the impact and use of complex financial structures. The collapse of Greensill Capital has added to these worries, with fears of a broader sell-off and liquidity issues on Wall Street.

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Watch | In New Jersey, a spectacular show of fireworks by Akshardham Temple on Diwali

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The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in New Jersey celebrated Diwali with a spectacular display of fireworks, bringing the community together to mark the occasion and welcome the New Year. Meanwhile, in India, 'Bahipujan' was performed at the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Delhi to seek blessings for prosperity.

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Watch: Major fire breaks out at Navi Mumbai’s Raheja Residency, 4 dead

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A major fire at a residential building in Vashi, Navi Mumbai killed four people. The fire started at 2 am on Monday night and was put out by firefighters from multiple stations by 4 am on Tuesday. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Watch the video for more details.

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What is the Lokah credit controversy in which Rima Kallingal found herself embroiled?

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Who deserves credit for Lokah’s success: its team, film industry, Rima Kallingal or us?

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Rima Kallingal's comments on the success of the female-led superhero film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra during the promotion of her latest movie sparked a controversy. Some accused her of taking credit, but it also exposed the mindset of those who do not recognise the efforts of women in the film industry. Lokah's success also highlights the acceptance of experimental movies by the Malayali audience.

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Delhi’s AQI hits ‘severe’ levels after Diwali; residents call city a ‘gas chamber’

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Delhi woke up enveloped in a thick layer of smog on Tuesday morning, just hours after Diwali celebrations lit up the sky with fireworks. Air quality across the National Capital Region (NCR) nosedived overnight, with 36 of Delhi’s 38 monitoring stations falling into the ‘red zone’, signalling “very poor” to “severe” conditions.

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How subtle changes in your lower limbs can reveal hidden heart and circulation issues

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Why persistent swelling, cold feet, and sores may indicate heart problems

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Dr Kunal Sood, an anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician, warns that changes in our lower limbs can indicate underlying heart, vascular, or systemic issues. These changes include swelling, coldness, sores, varicose veins, ankle swelling, and pain while walking. Dr Ravi Prakash, a senior consultant cardiologist, suggests a heart-healthy diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants.

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While Tamil Nadu distributors alone reportedly faced a loss of Rs 33.5 crore for the movie, distributors from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and overseas markets reported an additional loss of over Rs 20 crore, taking the total close to Rs 54 crore.

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Rajinikanth’s Rs 100 cr film with director behind two of his biggest hits bombed

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No matter how big a superstar one is, there's no escaping failures, even if they are few and far between. A 100 per cent success rate is no piece of cake, especially for actors who won't be the creators of their movies all the time. Even Rajinikanth, one of the greatest and most successful superstars Indian cinema has ever seen, has faced failures at times.

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A network outage at Amazon Web Services disrupted global internet traffic Monday, affecting apps like Snapchat, Venmo, and Reddit. Amazon says services have been restored but backlogs remain. (Express Image)

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Amazon says AWS cloud service is back to normal after outage disrupts businesses worldwide

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Amazon's cloud service, AWS, experienced a major internet outage on Monday, causing chaos for thousands of websites. The disruption, the largest since last year's CrowdStrike malfunction, revealed the vulnerability of interconnected technologies. The issue originated from within the "EC2 internal network" and affected popular apps like Snapchat, Reddit, and Venmo.

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Apple stock jumped after data showed strong iPhone 17 sales in China and the U.S., pushing the company toward a $4 trillion valuation. (Express Image)

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Apple nears $4 trillion valuation as iPhone 17 sales beat expectations

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Apple's shares hit a record high, on track to reach $4 trillion market value. Early sales data from China and US reveal strong demand for iPhone 17 series, surpassing its predecessor by 14%. Evercore ISI adds Apple to Outperform List, predicting positive forecasts. Online orders in China may increase demand. Concerns over competition and tariffs seem to have been put to rest.

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How a Ho scholar is digitally reviving his mother tongue

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Bikram Biruly, a 29-year-old Ho Adivasi, returned home to a warm welcome after completing his PhD. He used AI to preserve the Ho language, which is spoken by 1.4 million people and is seeking official recognition. Bikram plans to implement his model and hopes to include Ho on digital platforms to preserve the language for future generations.

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In Maharashtra, 12,431 men got benefits under govt’s flagship scheme for women

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The Maharashtra government has found that at least 12,431 men were granted benefits under its flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana — the scheme for women that gives Rs 1,500 every month to those aged 21-65 from families earning less than Rs 2.5 lakh annually, according to data accessed by The Indian Express under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

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Not enough space in villages, these cattle herders live in caves for half the year

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For half the year, Vanita Madge lives in a home whose walls are the Sahyadri hills. The ceiling is of dark basalt and slopes on every side, demanding that one stoops accordingly. In the kitchen — which doubles as the sleeping space — crouching is the only way to move.

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Centre plans play on Sardar Patel’s life, NSD to stage it in cities across the country

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To mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary next week, the government has commissioned a play on his life story, which will be staged in Gujarat’s Kevadia on October 30-31. The 90-minute play, being produced by the National School of Drama (NSD), will be taken to other cities across the country, including New Delhi and Ahmedabad, said sources.

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Urvashi Dholakia says she was the first in her family to get diagnosed with diabetes

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Urvashi Dholakia, 46, talks about her struggle with diabetes and how she managed to control and even reverse the condition through a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and stress management. She emphasizes the importance of consistency and avoiding extreme measures like crash diets.

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Pakistan grind to 259-5 against scrappy South Africa in the second test

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Pakistan's opening day of the second and final test against South Africa was filled with dropped catches and spinners creating chances. Captain Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique survived four dropped catches and went on to hit half centuries. South Africa's best bowler Senuran Muthusamy was surprisingly only used for two brief spells.

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Phil Salt and Harry Brook go large as England beat New Zealand by 65 runs

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Phil Salt and Harry Brook shared a 129-run partnership, reaching a century partnership in just 54 balls, to propel England to a record-breaking T20 international score of 236-4 against New Zealand. Adil Rashid's 4-32 helped England secure a 65 run win as New Zealand attempted the highest successful run chase in T20 international history.

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BAN Vs WI 2nd ODI Live Cricket Streaming: Bangladesh West Indies

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Bangladesh Vs West Indies 2nd Live Streaming

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Bangladesh and West Indies will face off in the 2nd ODI after the hosts' convincing win in the 1st match. The Windies, who recently beat Pakistan, will aim to bounce back against another subcontinental team. In the 1st match, Bangladesh scored 207 runs, with Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, and Najmul Hossain Shanto leading the way.

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Pakistan appoint Shaheen Shah Afridi as new ODI captain

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Shaheen Shah Afridi has been named as the new white ball captain of Pakistan, replacing Mohammad Rizwan. The decision was made in a meeting attended by key officials. Afridi will lead the team in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa and has a strong track record with 131 wickets in 66 matches.

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Chess fraternity reacts after Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky passes away

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American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, aged 29, passed away unexpectedly. The chess community mourns the loss of a talented player, educator, and kind member. Hikaru Nakamura, Srinath Narayanan, Vidit Gujrathi, and Dronacharya awardee RB Ramesh express their shock and condolences. Naroditsky became a Grandmaster at 18 and ranked highly in FIDE Blitz and Rapid.

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Will be a miracle if we can make the semis: Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu

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Chamari Athapaththu's impressive performance led Sri Lanka to a vital win against Bangladesh in the Women's World Cup, with her defending 9 runs in the last over and taking 4 wickets. However, she remains realistic about their chances of qualifying for the semifinals due to their poor net run rate.

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Afghanistan U-19 team to tour India for Tri-Series in November

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The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced that their Under-19 national team will travel to India for a Youth Tri-Series, playing against India U-19 'A' and 'B' teams in a double round-robin format. The top two teams will compete in the final on November 30. This tour is considered crucial for Afghanistan's preparation for upcoming tournaments, following their recent assignment in Bangladesh.

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Sultana’s knock in vain as Athapaththu defends 9 runs to seal thrilling win for SL vs BAN

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Bangladesh's semi-final hopes were crushed in a heartbreaking loss to Sri Lanka in the Women's World Cup. Despite a superb knock of 77 runs from Nigar Sultana Joty, Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu defended 9 runs in the last over to claim three wickets and seal a thrilling seven-run win.

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Wayne Rooney slams Liverpool’s Isak after anonymous performance vs Manchester United

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Rooney suggests that Liverpool's new signing Isak should be replaced by Ekitike, who has outperformed him with 5 goals and 1 assist in 11 matches. Isak, who has only scored once in 7 matches and hasn't opened his account in the Premier League, may be struggling due to his delayed preseason and training with Newcastle.

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Dr Malliah emphasises that proper eyelid hygiene is key to preventing chalazia

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Not cleaning makeup properly could cause a lump in your eyes

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Chalazia are small, painless bumps on the eyelid caused by blocked oil glands. They can be prevented by proper makeup removal, good eyelid hygiene, and avoiding excessive eye rubbing. If left untreated, they can be uncomfortable or unsightly. Consult a doctor if they persist or recur. Regular warm compresses and gentle eyelid cleansers can help maintain healthy eyelids and prevent chalazia.

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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick says he does not like his grandchildren seeing his outbursts

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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick's emotional outbursts have changed since joining the club, as he was recently sent off for protesting against refereeing decisions. Despite injuries to key players, Flick remains optimistic and plans to field a young attacking trio against Olympiakos Piraeus.

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Actor-director Asrani passes away

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Actor-director Govardhan Asrani, popularly known as Asrani, passed away in Mumbai on Monday after a prolonged illness. He was 84.

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Navya Naveli Nanda shared how her grandmother, Jaya Bachchan, and mother, Shweta Bachchan-Nanda, take immense joy in planning the perfect menu when hosting guests.

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Navya Naveli Nanda, Jaya Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan-Nanda discuss art of hosting

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Navya Naveli Nanda shares how her family takes joy in planning the perfect menu when hosting guests. They discuss and plan for hours, ensuring everyone's preferences and dietary restrictions are considered. However, it's important for the host to strike a balance between preparation and spending time with guests.

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Matteo Gabbia prevents Leao from pulling off shirt

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Why Gabbia did not let Leao celebrate by preventing winger from pulling his shirt off

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AC Milan's Matteo Gabbia saved Rafael Leao from a yellow card by stopping him from taking off his shirt during a goal celebration against Fiorentina. This rule was previously enforced when Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike received a red card. Despite Milan's struggles without injured players, Leao's two goals secured a 2-1 win.

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Sivanandan's victory ultimately didn't convert into a win for her team, the 12th-seeded team She Plays to Win Lionesses, as they lost 3-1 to Turkish Airlines. (Photo Credit: English Chess Federation)

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Indian-origin British 10-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan stuns former world champion

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Just months after she became the youngest ever to beat a grandmaster, 10-year-old British wunderkind Bodhana Sivanandan has now become one of the youngest players ever to beat a former world champion. The Indian-origin Sivanandan beat Ukranian former title holder Grandmaster Mariya Muzychuk at the European Club Cup in Rhodes, Greece.

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Rohit Sharma’s speech to Nitish Kumar Reddy while handing him his ODI cap at Perth

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Nitish Reddy, who received his maiden Test cap from Virat Kohli in November last year, made his ODI debut against Australia, this time getting his cap from Rohit Sharma. Despite a promising performance by Reddy, India lost the match to Australia with an unbeaten 46 by skipper Mitchell Marsh. The next ODI matches will be held in Adelaide and Sydney.

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This is Hildebrandt’s eighth child birth since turning 53

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66-year-old German woman gives birth to her 10th baby naturally, her 8th since turning 53

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A 66-year-old woman from Germany, Alexandra Hildebrandt, gave birth to her 10th child, Philipp, through cesarean section. She believes in having a big family and maintains a healthy lifestyle to support her late-age pregnancies.

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‘No such thing as a friendly fight’: Chirag Paswan predicts NDA’s clean sweep in Bihar

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Chirag Paswan, Union Minister and LJP chief, is confident in NDA's victory in Bihar Assembly elections. He criticised the Mahagathbandhan's seat-sharing issues and predicts a "Diwali" celebration on November 14. LJP has announced 43 candidates and polling will occur in two phases on November 6 and 14.

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Graham Potter appointed as manager of underperforming Sweden national team

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Graham Potter, former West Ham United manager, has been chosen to lead the struggling Sweden national team in their quest to qualify for the World Cup. With previous experience managing in Sweden, Potter is determined to turn the team's fortunes around and has a talented roster including Isak, Gyokeres, Bergvall, Elanga, and Bardghji.

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As the nation celebrates the festive season, troops of Southern Command remain deployed in operational areas, training rigorously in preparation for the upcoming Tri-Services exercise Trishul." the release added. (Image: @IaSouthern)

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Southern Command set to conduct joint training op with Navy, Air Force

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The Indian Army's Southern Command is conducting a Joint Exercise 'Trishul' with the Navy and Air Force to showcase offensive manoeuvres and promote self-reliance and innovation. The exercise will demonstrate the JAI strategy and troops will continue to train during the festive season.

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Aditi Rao Hydari pays homage to Wanaparthy sari

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Aditi Rao Hydari pays tribute to the Wanaparthy sari that inspired her wedding ensemble

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Aditi Rao Hydari, a Hyderabadi from a family of art patrons, paid tribute to her grandfather's efforts in reviving the iconic Wanaparthy saree. The saree, with multicultural roots, has been a significant representation of the region's weaving heritage for centuries. The rich silk texture, elaborate zari borders, and temple-inspired motifs make it a symbol of aesthetic sophistication.

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Hazlewood sent back Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer. (AP Photo)

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After India demolition job, Josh Hazlewood feels fit enough to play all five Ashes tests

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Hazlewood's comments come amid doubts from Australia's selectors about whether their star-studded but ageing pace department can hold up to the rigours of playing five Test matches in the marquee series, particularly with one of them, captain Pat Cummins, in doubt to play the opening match in Perth.

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The Opposition, which wants the SEC to nail the ruling BJP, realises it cannot push its agenda beyond a point with constitutional authorities.

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Why Oppn’s Nov 1 protest is a good start but not enough on substance

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Opposition parties in Maharashtra plan to protest against the State Election Commission on November 1 due to discrepancies in electoral rolls. However, they are facing challenges with alliance and leadership. The ruling BJP dismisses the protest as a lack of issues, while the Opposition is using street protests to gain public support.

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This is what happens to the body when you sleep for just 2 hours daily for a long time

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Sleep deprivation is a common issue in our busy world, with many adults getting less than seven hours of sleep per night. Lack of sleep can lead to immediate effects like fatigue and poor concentration, and long-term consequences such as hormonal imbalances and increased risk of health problems. While short naps and healthy habits can help, the damage is gradual and cannot be fully reversed.

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Smriti Mandhana admitted that India messed up their shot selection after their stunning defeat to England in Indore. (AP Photo)

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India’s L-L-Losing: Harmanpreet’s side struggling with execution, composure – Raman

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Harmanpreet Kaur let out a few sighs and struggled to find the right words to explain just how India managed to lose their ICC Women's World Cup match against England on Sunday. Now they have pushed near-invincible Australia to their limits and came out on the wrong end of thrillers against England and South Africa.

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The commissioning of IDS on the four sections has paved the way for the next phase of implementation across the remaining 146.4 route kilometres of elephant corridors sections of the NFR.

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NFR installs Intrusion Detection System to prevent elephant deaths by trains

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NFR implements IDS for elephant safety and efficient train operations. Successful trials in 4 key sections covering 64.03km of elephant corridors and 141km of block sections. IDS uses optical fibre sensing tech to detect elephant movement and alert train drivers and control rooms. Commissioning on remaining 146.4km of elephant corridors by April 2026.

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Ronaldo, who is looking to play in next year's World Cup, is also focussed on managing his workload and give himself a chance to compete in the showpiece (AP Photo)

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No Ronaldo in Al Nassr’s AFC Champions League 2 squad vs FC Goa: Report

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Al-Nasssr will be arriving in India on Monday for their AFC Champions League 2 match against FC Goa but they could be without their captain and talisman Cristiano Ronaldo. According local media reports, the Portuguese great has a clause in his contract with Al-Nassr which gives him the right to pick and choose games outside Saudi Arabia.

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Ola CEO booked after employee dies by suicide, claims harassment by management

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A case has been filed against Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and others after an employee's suicide note accused the management of harassment. The police have registered a case and are investigating under Section 108 of BNS. The employee's brother filed a complaint, stating that a large sum of money was deposited into his account after his death, raising suspicions.

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