At least 14 dead, several missing as landslides hit Darjeeling; Sikkim cut off from Bengal

Cities 39 min ago

Heavy rain in West Bengal's Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts has caused landslides that have killed 14 people, with more expected. Rescue efforts are hindered by severe weather and widespread damage, including a collapsed bridge and rising river waters. Prime Minister Modi offers condolences and aid, while local authorities close tourist attractions and warn against unnecessary travel.

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Will stay behind bars until judicial probe into Ladakh killings: Sonam Wangchuk

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Detained climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has sent out a message from Jodhpur Central Jail, where he is lodged under the National Security Act (NSA), saying he is prepared to remain in custody until an independent judicial inquiry is ordered into the recent killings in Ladakh.

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PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Darjeeling landslides, assures ‘all possible assistance’

India 23 min ago

PM Modi expressed his condolences for the loss of lives in Darjeeling due to heavy rainfall and landslides. The situation is being closely monitored and all possible assistance will be provided to those affected. So far, 14 deaths have been confirmed and rescue efforts are underway. Local authorities and BJP workers are mobilizing to assist the affected population.

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Lavani artiste Gautami Patil’s car seized after road accident near Pune; driver booked

Cities 13 min ago

Police seize Lavani artiste Gautami Patil's car after it allegedly collided with an autorickshaw, injuring the driver. Patil was not present during the incident, but her driver has been summoned for interrogation. The autorickshaw driver's family sought justice from a BJP leader. The driver, who was the only one present in the car, was questioned and his blood samples taken for alcohol testing.

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Tata Capital is expected to make its stock market debut next week.

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Tata Capital IPO subscription opens on Oct 6. Check price band, allotment date and more

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Tata Capital Limited will launch its IPO on October 6 with a price range of Rs 310-326 per share. The company has received a strong response from institutional investors, with the anchor book being oversubscribed by five times. The listing is scheduled for October 13. This will mark the Tata Group’s second public listing in recent years.

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Aahana Kumra on Rise and Fall co-contestant Dhanashree Verma playing the victim card

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Actress Aahana Kumra was evicted from the reality show Rise and Fall, and she addressed her remarks against co-contestant Dhanashree Verma. Aahana accused Dhanashree of bringing up her divorce with Yuzvendra Chahal and playing the victim card. Aahana also shared her views on discussing personal life on the show, stating that it's up to the individual and there are repercussions to everything.

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Bigg Boss Tamil 9 Confirmed Contestants List

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Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 contestants list: Kani Thiru, ‘Watermelon Star’ Diwakar to join?

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With Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi set to return as the host for the second consecutive year, all eyes are currently on Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9, which will kick off in style on Sunday, October 5. Although the complete list of participants will be officially announced only during the premiere event, scheduled to begin at 5 pm, reports have already surfaced predicting the potential contestants.

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Abhishek Nayar reveals how Rohit Sharma was once sacked from Mumbai captaincy

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Rohit Sharma's time as India's white-ball captain has ended, with Shubman Gill taking over for the upcoming ODI series in Australia. Despite previous criticism, Rohit led the team to T20 and Champions Trophy wins this year. Former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar supports the decision, as long as Rohit remains involved and able to guide the team's progress.

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Samantha Prabhu explores why fasting helps aid digestion

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Samantha Prabhu advocates for gut health and biohacking, specifically promoting fasting for improved digestion and overall health. While experts agree on its benefits for insulin sensitivity, hunger hormones, and weight loss, sudden changes and dehydration can cause discomfort. Staying hydrated, eating digestible foods, and monitoring choices are important.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal recalls selling pani puris, living in tents during early struggles

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Yashasvi Jaiswal is among India’s brightest young cricket talents. Born in Uttar Pradesh, the 23-year-old shot to fame in 2019 when he became the youngest player to score a double century in List A cricket, later making a mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Rajasthan Royals.

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Thinking Machines debuts Tinker, a developer tool to simplify fine-tuning of AI models

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Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab, has unveiled its first product aimed at helping developers easily fine-tune large language models (LLMs). Called Tinker, the API-based product allows developers to “write training loops in Python on your laptop” that run on the company’s distributed GPUs, Thinking Machines said in a blog post on October 1.

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Air India Boeing 787’s RAT deploys before landing in Birmingham; aircraft landed safely

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Air India's Boeing 787-8 experienced a strange incident during landing in Birmingham where the emergency power system, the ram air turbine (RAT), was deployed despite normal parameters. The aircraft has been grounded for investigation and checks. The RAT is a wind turbine that generates power during emergencies and can be deployed manually or automatically. Details of the probe are pending.

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In a humorous post, Xu shared a mock conversation with his wife, saying, “Her: Let’s go on vacation. Me: I’m broke.” (Image source: @imkevinxu/X)

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Millionaire CEO with Rs 87 crore retirement fund refuses wife’s vacation request

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A San Francisco-based tech CEO has triggered a chatter on social media after he revealed he declined his wife's request for a vacation despite having nearly $10 million in retirement savings.

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Karan Johar says SS Rajamouli’s Makkhi wasn’t marketed properly for Hindi audience

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Karan Johar has always been a huge fan of SS Rajamouli and distributed his Baahubali films. In a recent interview, he expressed his admiration for Rajamouli and their collaboration, which was a long-standing obsession for him. Karan also shared his disappointment over Rajamouli's Makkhi not working at the box office.

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Anita Hassanandani wins Chhoriyan Chali Gaon: ‘I wanted to win this for Aaravv and Rohit’

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Anita Hassanandani wins Zee TV's Chhoriyan Chali Gaon after beating Krishna Shroff. She promises to support the education of the two children she lived with during the show. The actress credits the experience for her personal growth and stepping out of her comfort zone. The show featured 11 urban women living in a village.

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Two mega IPOs hit the market as others wait on the sidelines: Should investors subscribe?

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India's capital markets are gearing up for two significant IPOs, valued at a total of Rs 27,000 crore. Tata Capital plans to raise Rs 15,512 crore, with most of it going to the promoters, while LG Electronics India aims to raise Rs 11,607 crore for its parent company. Analysts suggest long-term investment in both IPOs, but there are concerns, too.

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Who would want their jeans to be twisted?

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Twisted jeans, with their curved legs and bowed seams, are the newest trend in denim. They have become popular among high-end brands and Instagram-native labels, as a modern take on baggy jeans. This style was first introduced by Levi's in the 1990s and has now become a staple, originally conceived by denim veteran Rikke Korff.

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High tides, light to moderate rainfall in Mumbai: Top 5 updates on Cyclone Shakhti

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Cyclone Shakhti intensifies into 'severe' storm, IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall in Mumbai and suburbs, Thane and Raigad districts. Heavy rainfall expected in Palghar district on October 8. No threat to Maharashtra coasts according to weather agency, Mumbaikars continue with daily routine. Fisherfolk demand fair compensation for damages due to IMD advisory on Northwest Arabian Sea.

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According to a test report from the Government Analyst at the Drug Testing Laboratory in Chennai, the syrup was declared Not of Standard Quality after analysis found it contained 48.6 percent by volume of Diethylene Glycol, a toxic industrial chemical. (File photo)

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MP bans Coldrif cough syrup sale amid toxic chemical scare; what we know so far

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The Madhya Pradesh government has banned Coldrif cough syrup after 14 children died in Chhindwara due to its toxic chemical content. Inspections are being conducted at manufacturing units and similar deaths have been reported in Rajasthan, leading to a ban on Dextromethorphan-containing cough syrups and a halt on distribution from the company involved.

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What ultimately convinced Risher to leap were two things: Jeff Bezos’s focus on customer experience and his bold forecast that Amazon would grow into a billion-dollar business by the year 2000 (Image source: Express Archive)

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This CEO quit Microsoft in 90s to join a ‘tiny’ startup, Amazon; he explains why

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David Risher shocked the tech world when he left a high-level position at Microsoft –– a dominant force generating nearly $8.7 billion in annual revenue –– to join Amazon in 1996, a small online bookstore bringing in just $15.7 million.

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Anshula Kapoor announced her engagement on social media

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As Anshula Kapoor celebrates her engagement, a look at her perspective on dating

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Anshula Kapoor, sister of actor Arjun Kapoor, got engaged to Rohan Thakkar in a heartfelt ceremony at her father's home. The event included a touching tribute to her late mother and Anshula shared her thoughts on starting a relationship in her 30s. Psychologist Sakshi Mandhyan explains how dating in your 30s allows for a more grounded and self-aware experience.

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Amaal Mallik gets emotional after Salman Khan defends him on Bigg Boss 19

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Amaal Mallik breaks down as Salman Khan defends him on Bigg Boss 19

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In the latest episode of Bigg Boss 19, host Salman Khan came to the defense of music composer Amaal Mallik and reprimanded the housemates for twisting his words and making negative comments about his family. An emotional Amaal broke down in tears, and Salman praised him for his strength and resilience. Salman also slammed contestant Kunickaa Sadanand for bringing up Amaal's family issues.

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Heavy rain triggers multiple landslides, wreaks havoc in North Bengal

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Incessant rainfall triggered landslides in Kalimpong and Darjeeling districts of West Bengal, blocking NH10 and affecting traffic on NH717A. Darjeeling MP Raju Bista expressed anguish over the damages and deaths caused by heavy rainfall and is coordinating efforts to provide assistance.

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Dell’s Alienware 18 Area-51 gaming laptop costs as much as a car… and I took it for a spin

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Spending a few minutes with the Alienware 18 Area-51 laptop can be overwhelming, but I must admit, I had a lot of fun. It’s a computer I may never buy myself, but it’s a dream machine for many. That said, you really need to know what you are going to do with it. Think of it like a Maserati or a Porsche… Hope you get my point.

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Salman Khan slams Kuncikaa Sadanand on Bigg Boss 19

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Salman Khan calls Kunickaa ‘musibat ki jadd’, accuses her of instigating fights

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Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 Weekend Ka Vaar saw a heated argument between Abhishek Bajaj and Amaal Mallik after Amaal made a derogatory remark during a task. Later, tensions escalated when Kunickaa's interpretation of the comment was wrong. Salman defended Amaal and reprimanded Kunickaa for misrepresenting the situation. He also pulled up Ashnoor and Abhishek for their aggressive reactions.

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Gukesh's teammates like Arjun Erigaisi and Sagar Shah pat Gukesh on the back after his loss to Hikaru Nakamura at the Checkmate: USA vs India clash in Arlington, Texas. (Screengrab via ChessBase India YouTube)

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Gukesh gets checkmated in bullet game by Hikaru Nakamura as India lose 0-5 to USA

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World champion Gukesh Dommaraju was checkmated by world no 2 Hikaru Nakamura in a bullet game during the exhibition match Checkmate: USA vs India. The Indian team lost to the Americans 5-0, with Gukesh managing to draw in the 10-minute and five-minute games before being defeated in the one-minute bullet game.

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Rashmika Mandanna movie The Girlfriend gets release date

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The highly anticipated film, The Girlfriend, starring Rashmika Mandanna and Dheekshith Shetty, finally has a release date. The romantic drama will hit theaters on November 7, 2025, and will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.

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Cookbook author Krish Ashok lists out worst to best cooking methods

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Cooking methods can greatly impact the nutrition of food. Cookbook author Krish Ashok shares the best and worst methods, including pressure cooking for daals. Health expert Pooja Udeshi ranks deep frying as the worst, with air frying or oven baking as healthier alternatives. Other methods, like steaming and stir-frying, are also recommended. Raw and lightly cooked foods are the top choices.

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Delhi man gets message from Uber India head after complaining about fare, post goes viral

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Krishnamachari Srikkanth slammed Harshit Rana's inclusion in the ODI squad for Australia. (PTI)

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‘Best is to be like Harshit Rana.. a constant yes-man to Gambhir’: Srikkanth

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Former India selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticized the team management for constantly changing the ODI squad, causing insecurity among players. He questioned the inclusion of Harshit Rana and the omission of Sanju Samson, saying it is confusing. Srikkanth also believes that by constantly chopping and changing, the team's confidence will be affected.

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Veteran Hindi and Marathi actor Sandhya Shantaram passed away on Saturday at the age of 94 due to age-related ailments. She was the third wife of legendary filmmaker and actor V Shantaram, and worked only with him throughout her career. In fact, she’s one of the few female actors who worked with only one filmmaker through her career.

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One dish Tamannaah Bhatia can have for both breakfast and lunch: Plain poha

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Actress Tamannaah Bhatia shared her love for poha in an interview, stating it as her go-to breakfast and lunch option. She also revealed her weight loss tip of adding sprouts to her poha. Poha, a popular Indian dish, is known for its simplicity and health benefits, being a good source of carbs and having a lower glycemic index. Adding sprouts increases its protein and fiber content.

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‘Everyday reason keeps changing’: Ex-India captain slams selectors for Samson ODI snub

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Former India chairman of selectors Kris Srikkanth has criticized the decision to overlook Sanju Samson as the back-up wicket-keeper in the 15-member ODI squad for the tour to Australia. Despite his impressive record and recent century in his last ODI outing, Samson was snubbed in favor of Dhruv Jurel. Srikkanth believes that Samson deserved the first opportunity and his omission is unfair.

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After losing the Haryana Assembly elections, Congress appoints 78-year-old Bhupinder Singh Hooda as CLP leader, increasing his chances of becoming Leader of the Opposition. Despite criticism for the party's defeat, Hooda's appointment has caused dissent within the party. It is seen as a strategic move to boost the party's presence in the state.

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Meena Amma – the Cheetah Mom of Indian badminton’s next star Tanvi Sharma

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Meena Sharma, mother of badminton player Tanvi, is known as the 'Mahaveer Phogat of badminton' in Punjab. Despite facing financial struggles and being a single mother, Meena has nurtured the careers of her daughters, Tanvi and Radhika. Meena learned badminton from scratch and studied the training patterns of top players like Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu.

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‘Organised criminal syndicate’ behind Odisha SI recruitment test; Oppn demands CBI probe

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Odisha Police's crime branch has found evidence of an organized criminal syndicate attempting to subvert the police sub-inspector recruitment exam for monetary gain. 117 people, including aspirants and middlemen, have been arrested for their involvement in the syndicate. The exam has been postponed. Senior officials of the recruitment board and agency conducting the exam are being investigated.

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Officials in Madhya Pradesh's Parasia were alarmed by a series of unexplained deaths in young children. After a thorough investigation, it was discovered that a contaminated cough syrup was the cause. This led to a health survey and a ban on the syrup's distribution. Similar incidents in Rajasthan also resulted in a ban on certain cough syrups and medicines.

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In UP’s Bahraich, villagers cry wolf – only, the fear is real

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Wolves on the loose in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh have caused six deaths and over 20 injuries in the past three weeks. Despite the state government's efforts to capture them, attacks have resumed. Villagers are now taking precautions by organizing shifts and installing lights and loudspeakers. This has resulted in a drop in school attendance.

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Bandmate alleges Zubeen was poisoned by manager, organiser

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In a shocking claim regarding the death of singer Zubeen Garg, his band member Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, who too was arrested in the case, has alleged that the singer was poisoned by his manager Siddharth Sharma and festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta. According to highly sensitive document, accessed by PTI, Goswami also claimed that there was a “conspiracy” to portray Garg's death as an accident.

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Kolkata again tops NCRB 2023 safety list: TMC lauds data, BJP questions its accuracy

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The NCRB report shows Kolkata recorded 83.9 cognisable offences per lakh population in 2023, lowest among the 19 Indian cities with populations above 20 lakh that the bureau surveyed. Among the other large cities, Hyderabad recorded 332.3 offences per lakh, Pune 337.1 and Mumbai 355.4

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Nepal Gen Z protests in mind, Delhi Police chief asks units to prepare ‘contingency plan’

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Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha has directed three units to prepare a contingency action plan to handle potential protests in the capital similar to those in Nepal. The plan includes enhanced border monitoring, drone surveillance, and coordination with paramilitary forces. Special CPs have been instructed to conduct an inventory of weapons and counter misinformation on social media.

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Right-wing group disrupts Rishikesh pageant rehearsal: ‘Against Uttarakhand’s culture’

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A rehearsal for Miss Rishikesh pageant was interrupted by activists of Rashtriya Hindu Shakti Sangathan who objected to the event, claiming it was against the culture of Uttarakhand. The director of the pageant, Dhiraj Makhija, said the group raised objections to the clothing worn by the contestants.

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Leh violence: Youth misled by leaders, says Ladakh Chief Secy

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Ladakh chief secretary Pawan Kotwal believes the recent firing incident that killed four people could have been avoided if certain leaders had not prioritized personal and political agendas. 70 youth were detained, with 30 already released and the rest awaiting court orders. The ongoing probe will expose the involvement of certain leaders who acted negatively.

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Tulips in spring, chrysanthemums to keep Kashmir’s autumn tourism in full bloom

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BJP to contest all 4 RS seats in J&K, face-off with ruling alliance

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BJP to contest all four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir in upcoming October 24 polls, with heavyweight candidate likely for one of the two seats to be filled through single election. Ruling National Conference and allies expected to win both seats, while BJP and non-BJP opposition bloc to compete for remaining seats.

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Karthik noted Rohit's change of tactic with the bat since he became the team's full-time captain. (BCCI Photo)

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Dinesh Karthik’s touching tribute to Rohit Sharma

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Karthik noted Rohit's change of tactic with the bat since he became the team's full-time captain. Between 2022 and 2025, Rohit finished every calendar year with strike rates over 100 in ODIs, with his aggressive style of opening being cited as a key reason for India's dominance in limited overs cricket under him.

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Her effort of 19.80m brought the 40-year-old from Hisar her third Worlds medal, but she will soon be brought back to training by her coach, two-time world para silver medallist and two-time Para Asian Games champion Amit Saroha (right). (SAI Photo)

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World Para Athletics Championships: Ekta Bhyan wins hat-trick of medals

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Ekta Bhyan followed her gold medal at last year's World Para Athletics Championship with a silver in the women's club throw F51 event at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday, but knew there would not be much time for celebrations.

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Pardeep Rana (left) and Soman Rana overcame personal setbacks and enjoyed their moment in the spotlight at the World Para Athletics Championships. (Reuters/PTI Photos)

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Then a sepoy in 2/8 Gorkha rifles, Soman Rana lost his right leg in a landmine blast in the Poonch sector in 2006. Thirteen years later, rifleman Pardeep Kumar lost his left leg during a routine patrolling duty in Srinagar. In the last two days, the Armymen overcame personal setbacks and enjoyed their moment in the spotlight at the World Para Athletics Championships.

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Ajit Agarkar said that the expectations from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is now simple, which is to do what they have been doing for years - score runs. (AP Photo/File)

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Full transcript of Ajit Agarkar’s press conference

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The passing of the baton in the 50-over format means Rohit and Virat Kohli will be playing in the only format they are active in at the moment under a young captain who has only recently taken over the Test side. There were also other significant calls taken like the exclusion of Ravindra Jadeja.

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