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Garbage dumped in Sector 23, Gurgaon. (Express file photo by Abhinav Saha)
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As garbage piles up in Haryana, why has the sanitation workers’ strike continued?

Explained September 10, 2026
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The sanitation workers in Haryana are on strike for regularisation and higher pay, but the government's proposal to bring them under a contractual act has been rejected. This has caused a sanitation crisis in urban areas, with the Opposition supporting the workers and the government taking action against some. The standoff remains unresolved after a month.
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Opp hits the street against CEC, its leaders detained

India 3 hr ago
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INDIA bloc MPs protested the Election Commission’s voter-roll revision and called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign. Police detained Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other leaders after an eight-hour standoff near the Commission’s headquarters.
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MPs wanted a meeting in Parliament Annexe… against protocol, says Election Commission

India 15 min ago
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The Election Commission said no party requested a meeting before 4 pm Tuesday. It later learned that 240 Opposition MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, wanted to meet at Parliament House Annexe—a venue it said violated protocol, which requires meetings at the Commission’s premises. The EC offered to send a senior officer to receive their memorandum, but the MPs declined.
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar postpones 2-day Chhattisgarh visit

India 7 hr ago
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and other senior Election Commission officials have postponed their planned October 7–8 visit to Chhattisgarh for unavoidable reasons. The itinerary included temples in Dantewada and Kawardha and Chitrakoot waterfall in Bastar. A revised date will be announced separately.
Consumers should check whether a compostable bag is certified for home or industrial composting.
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How to test whether a compostable bag breaks down at home

Lifestyle 8 hr ago
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“Compostable” bags may require industrial facilities rather than a home compost bin, so check packaging for home-compostability certification and follow the manufacturer’s disposal instructions. To test a bag, bury a sample in damp, well-aerated compost and inspect it monthly for several months; breaking into pieces does not prove full biodegradation.
Ananya Panday takes a trip to Greece
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Inside Ananya Panday’s Greece vacation: ‘Most beautiful five days’

Lifestyle 9 hr ago
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Inspired by Ananya Panday’s Greece getaway, the article highlights six TripAdvisor-recommended attractions: Athens’ ancient Acropolis and lively Plaka neighbourhood; Crete’s pink-sand Elafonissi Beach and turquoise Balos Lagoon; Corfu’s scenic Paleokastritsa Beach and nearby caves; and Meteora’s six Orthodox monasteries perched on towering sandstone pillars.
Bone metabolism and blood sugar regulation
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Vijay Deverakonda
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Pakistan
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Pakistan, Turkey back Saudi Arabia against Houthis: Why troops may not enter combat

Explained 11 hr ago
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Turkey and Pakistan agreed to provide military capabilities to Saudi Arabia under their collective-defence pact, but active combat deployment is not expected immediately. The agreement’s implementation depends on national laws; Turkey’s parliament has yet to ratify it, and Pakistan says both countries are currently providing supportive assistance.
The immediate concern is that the backlog is carrying forward: old stocks are not moving out while new paddy continues arriving. (Express photo)
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Punjab is among India’s top grain producers. So why is it unable to store it?

Explained 12 hr ago
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Punjab’s grain-storage crunch is worsening as fresh paddy arrives while 6 lakh tonnes of rice await delivery and 17 lakh tonnes of wheat occupy storage sites. Despite 175 lakh tonnes of covered capacity, grain is being moved out more slowly than needed. Officials propose speeding up transport and building storage outside the state.
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Shahi vs kadhai paneer: Why one has more calories and fat

Lifestyle 12 hr ago
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Per 100 grams, shahi paneer has roughly the same protein as kadhai paneer (9–10 g) but more calories and fat: 280–320 kcal and 22–25 g of fat, versus 180–220 kcal and 12–15 g. Dietitian Kanikka Malhotra attributes the difference to shahi paneer’s cream, cashew paste and khoya. Kadhai paneer’s vegetables add nutrients. For more protein
Anthropic, Christopher Olah at the Vatican
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Why Anthropic is turning to religion to shape Claude’s values

Explained 50 min ago
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Anthropic has consulted religious leaders and philosophers to shape Claude’s values. Participants disagreed: some dismissed current models’ moral status, while others questioned the implications of treating potentially conscious systems as tools. The debate comes as people seek moral guidance from chatbots, raising concerns about who sets AI’s values and how those values may spread globally.
Vidyut Jammwal holds his breath for 15 minutes without blinking
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Janhvi Kapoor in a Baft-e-Hawa muslin sari with an ornate embellished blouse in Paris
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Baft-e-Hawa: Janhvi Kapoor turns heads in a 460-count Bengal muslin sari in Paris

Lifestyle 13 hr ago
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Janhvi Kapoor wore a 460-count, unbleached Bengal muslin sari by Pankaj S Heritage to the Business of Fashion gala in Paris. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, the look paired the airy, historic textile with an ornate jewel-encrusted blouse. Experts said the contrast highlights the muslin’s craftsmanship while giving it a contemporary feel.
Physics Nobel
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What the 2026 Physics Nobel winner has done: Capturing messengers from space in ice

Explained 13 hr ago
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Francis Halzen won the 2026 Physics Nobel for leading the development of IceCube and helping discover high-energy neutrinos from space. These nearly massless, uncharged particles reveal information about cosmic events but are hard to detect. Halzen proposed using Antarctic ice to capture the faint light produced by rare neutrino collisions.
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Feeling fine after a heart attack? You could still have a serious blockage

Lifestyle 14 hr ago
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Feeling well after a heart attack does not rule out a serious coronary blockage: symptoms may ease while artery narrowing remains or other blockages go unnoticed. Cardiologist Aseem Dhall says follow-up tests—such as ECGs, blood tests, echocardiograms, stress tests or angiography—help assess risk and guide treatment.
Karl Deisseroth Nobel Prize video with kids
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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Protests against Gyanesh Kumar: The 2006 corruption case that led to his removal from post

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Keralam has ordered its Vigilance Bureau to reopen a stalled 2006 bribery probe involving Gyanesh Kumar, now India’s Chief Election Commissioner. The allegations reportedly stemmed from a suicide note by a Malaysian project manager linked to delays and unpaid bills on a World Bank-funded road project; the note was never made public. The move comes amid calls for Kumar’s resignation over SIR.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor legal challenge
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King Charles warns Andrew not to use royal funds in battle against police

World 14 hr ago
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reportedly been warned not to use money provided to him by King Charles from the monarch’s private funds to finance his legal challenge against Thames Valley police. This comes in the backdrop of the former Duke of York seeking to quash search warrants that led to his arrest earlier this year for his alleged role in sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein.
Tukaram Mundhe New York Times
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Jim Bakker death: The evangelist built a multi-million dollar empire with first wife Tammy Faye.
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Jim Bakker dies at 86: Televangelist lost his multi-million empire to sex scandal, crimes

Entertainment 14 hr ago
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Infamous televangelist Jim Bakker has died at the age of 80. While his second wife Lori Bakker didn’t disclose the cause, she confirmed he was no more. “He was a pioneer of Christian television, but to me, he was my husband, my best friend, and the man I was honored to walk beside through so many seasons of life and ministry,” Lori said in a statement.
Suraj Lama, whose momos shop was suspended by the FDA, was once a Bollywood celebrity driver.
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Sonakshi Sinha, Shahid Kapoor’s driver opened a momo shop, Tukaram Mundhe shut it down

Entertainment 15 hr ago
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Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra Food & Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the licenses of eight more eateries on Monday, as part of its intense festival season encroachment drive. These outlets included the original Andheri West branch of Suraj Lama Momos, one of the most popular momo shops of Mumbai, the eponymous owner of which has an interesting Bollywood connection.
Trishala Dutt
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The Amazon Great Indian Festival will start on October 8 at 12:00 am for all consumers. Amazon Prime members will have early access usually opening 24 hours before on October 7.
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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Deals on Plaud note-taker, Dreame Robot Vacuum, more

Technology 16 hr ago
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Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2026 starts October 8 at midnight, with Prime members getting early access from October 7. Deals include Plaud AI note-taking devices from Rs 13,990, smartphone offers with SBI card discounts and select flagship prices, and discounts on Dreame robot vacuums, stick vacuums and grooming products. Galaxy S25 Ultra is listed at Rs 84,900 and the Z Fold 7 at Rs 129,999.
Freefall dating and risky relationship behaviour
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Freefall dating explained: Why some singles chase risky relationships for adrenaline rush

Lifestyle 16 hr ago
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Freefall or voltage dating describes pursuing risky, emotionally intense relationships for the adrenaline rather than genuine compatibility. A psychologist warns that uncertainty and inconsistent affection can be mistaken for chemistry, while anxiety and repeated patterns may signal deeper issues. Seeking reassurance from AI or tarot can offer temporary certainty, should not be relied on solely.
Sonu Nigam buys three office units for Rs 17 crore in Mumbai's Andheri West
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Flipkart BBD 2026
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Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2026: Best deals on smartphones, laptops

Technology 16 hr ago
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Flipkart is gearing up for its annual Big Billion Days Sale 2026, which is set to commence for those with early access on October 8, 2026, while the main sale will open for everyone from October 9 onwards. The upcoming festive sale is expected to feature attractive promotional offers on a range of smartphones, televisions, laptops, and other electronic devices from a wide variety of brands.
Sabeer Bhatia recalls Indian waiter lying flat on the floor to touch a Bollywood actress' feet once.
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‘Staff touched actress’ feet’: Sabeer Bhatia says ‘celeb worship’ shocked American guests

Entertainment 17 hr ago
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Entrepreneur Sabeer Bhatia recently shared an anecdote that highlights how deeply "celebrity worship" is embedded in Indian culture. Recalling a gathering he hosted at his home a few decades ago, he said that a Bollywood actress was among the attendees. Upon seeing her, one Indian waiter bowed down and even touched her feet, much to the shock of others, who were left wondering why he did that.
The EU AI Act requires developers and providers of AI systems to ensure that content generated by AI is machine-readable. (Express Image)
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OpenAI is adding watermarks to ChatGPT text in the EU: Here’s what it means

Technology 17 hr ago
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OpenAI will gradually offer eligible EU ChatGPT and Codex users an optional, invisible text watermark; developers worldwide can enable it for selected API models. The textGrain system embeds a statistical signal in word choices, but detection may be unreliable, particularly for short, edited text. A watermark cannot prove who wrote a text, whether it is accurate, or who is responsible.
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After losing 28 kilos, woman says she can ‘now wear the dresses I love’

Lifestyle 17 hr ago
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Pavani Pichuka says losing 28 kg improved her confidence, energy and mental well-being, and made everyday tasks—including climbing stairs and playing with her daughter—easier. After a knee injury had discouraged her from exercising, her experience highlights that appropriate rehabilitation and gradual strength training can help people safely rebuild physical capacity.
NYC Council hearing
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NYC Council hearing on AI risks: What Jacob Coxon, others told policymakers

Technology 17 hr ago
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Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, who quit his job last month over concerns that AI could lead to human extinction by the end of the decade, reiterated those warnings in a hearing by the New York City Council on Monday, October 5. The hearing was held to discuss the risks that AI poses to humanity. Officials from  OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and Meta also appeared before the Council.
US President Donald Trump said he personally believes Iran was behind the foiled Flydubai attack, while Vice President JD Vance has expressed caution over evidence linking Tehran to the incident.
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Actor Rachita Ram has shared her first social media post after a fan inappropriately pulled her cheek
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Rachita breaks silence after fan pulls her cheek on birthday: ‘May no evil eye fall on it’

Entertainment 18 hr ago
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Days after facing non-consensual physical touching while meeting fans outside her home in Bengaluru, renowned Kannada actor Rachita Ram has finally broken her silence and shared a social media post. For those unfamiliar, the incident occurred on Saturday, October 3, on her birthday. Rachita Ram gained national attention with her chilling performance as the villainous Kalyani in Coolie (2025).
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly. (Express photo by Abhisek Saha)
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Sourav Ganguly announced as Delhi Capitals’ head coach

Sports 16 hr ago
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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was on Tuesday announced as head coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) side Delhi Capitals. Ganguly has been associated with the side since 2019, having first joined the franchise as an Advisor. Over the years, he has positions across the Capitals ecosystem, including Director of Cricket for both the men's and women's teams.
Harmanpreet Kaur's last act as India captain was leading the side to their second consecutive Asian Games gold medal. (BCCI Photo)
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Stepping down as captain will boost Harmanpreet Kaur the match-winning batter

Sports 12 hr ago
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When Harmanpreet Kaur ran back to complete the final catch of India’s 2025 World Cup triumph, there was something fitting about the image. The captain who had carried Indian women’s cricket through years of expectation was there at the finish, taking the catch that confirmed the moment India had waited for.
Vijay
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Tamil Nadu bypolls put Vijay’s young government to an early test as voting picks up

India 17 hr ago
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Voters in Tamil Nadu’s Madurantakam and Dharapuram are deciding whether to re-elect former AIADMK legislators who defected to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s TVK. The closely watched contests test support for TVK’s government and the party realignment since April; turnout topped 35% in both by late morning. Voting faced EVM disruptions and political disputes.
Harmanpreet Kaur is just the third Indian captain to have won the ODI World Cup across men's and women's cricket. (AP File Photo)
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70s retro AI Gemini trend prompts
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Jeffrey Archer once accused Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl for stealing the plot of his book.
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When Jeffrey Archer called Bollywood ‘bunch of thieves’ for stealing his bestseller plots

Entertainment 18 hr ago
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British author Jeffrey Archer, who wrote several bestselling novels, died at 86 on Monday. He died “suddenly and peacefully at his home between writing sessions”, as per his publisher HarperCollins. He’s already completed Adam and Eve, touted as his final novel after a publishing career of 50 years. A fan of Indian author RK Narayan, he had a rather love-hate relationship with India.
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Naveen Patnaik’s BJD joins Opposition’s EC protest in key shift

India 18 hr ago
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Naveen Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal joined Opposition protests in Delhi on Tuesday, sending leaders Manas Mangraj and Sulata Deo. Protesters marched to the Election Commission, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and the withdrawal of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Royal bengal tiger
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‘Royal Bengal Tiger’: How the animal got its title

Lifestyle 19 hr ago
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The name “Bengal tiger” arose during British rule, when officials and naturalists documented tigers around Bengal. “Royal” reflected their striking appearance, cultural significance and popularity as prestigious trophies and gifts. Tigers remain adaptable: populations such as those in the Sundarbans and Ranthambore can differ in size, colour, diet and behaviour, without being separate kinds.
Sivakumar on Suriya-Jyotika wedding
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Veteran actor Sivakumar on Suriya-Jyotika’s 4-year wait to marry: ‘She was from Mumbai’

Lifestyle 20 hr ago
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Actor Sivakumar recalled that his son Suriya and daughter-in-law Jyotika waited four years for their families to accept their relationship before marrying; the couple recently marked 20 years together. Relationship coach Delnna Rrajesh explains how healthy waiting means staying committed while allowing time for dialogue. However, couples should also examine shared values and future expectations.
Virat Kohli bollywood career
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The organising committee had an official launch on Monday, just a few days after it had to hastily convene a new conference to explain the accidental leaking ahead of schedule, the 2032 organizing committee held an official launch on Monday. (Brisbane Olympics organising committee)
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2032 Olympic emblem officially revealed after it was leaked

Sports 18 hr ago
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Days after an explainer video inadvertently going live resulted in emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics getting leaked, the organisers have now officially unveiled it. The cockatoo has come out as the winner for the emblem, prevailing over the kangaroo and Koala.
delhi cec protest
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Multiple groups, moving crowds: Why CEC protest became a challenge for Delhi Police

Cities 8 hr ago
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Protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar spread across central Delhi despite prohibitory orders. Police denied permission, fortified roads, deployed large forces and filed more than nine FIRs. After women journalists reported harassment, police required visible credentials and safe, unobstructed reporting.
Sonos Play review
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Sonos Play review: A premium portable speaker that sounds superb

Technology 19 hr ago
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Sonos Play is a very different beast: designed to be mobile, but at the same time it can be part of your home entertainment system if you live within Sonos’ ecosystem. With a brand-new Sonos 27 operating system, a redone app and the Play portable speaker, they complement each other, and I tested them over several weeks.
The SC reprimanded actor Rajpal Yadav in connection with a long-running series of cheque-bounce cases.
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‘Your place is in jail’: SC slams Rajpal Yadav as he fails to deposit Rs 2 crore

Entertainment 20 hr ago
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Tearing into Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav for failing to deposit Rs 2 crore with its registry despite multiple orders in connection with a long-running series of cheque bounce cases, the Supreme Court reportedly stated, “This arrogance needs to be put in its right place.” The court’s sharp reaction came after Rajpal failed to comply with the “last opportunity” it had granted him on September 15.
GST
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GST process reforms pin hope on data, tech to ensure compliance

Business 20 hr ago
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The GST Council will consider reforms to make the tax system more predictable over the next five to six years. Proposals include ending officers’ arrest powers, raising the prosecution threshold to Rs 5 crore, easing sentences and withholding notices for disputes below Rs 10,000—including pending cases.
Harmanpreet Kaur of India during the 5th T20I match between India and Sri Lanka at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, India, on December 30, 2025. (CREIMAS for BCCI)
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Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India captain in all formats

Sports 19 hr ago
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Harmanpreet Kaur, the only Indian captain to have won the Women's World Cup, announced on Tuesday that she has stepped down from the role with immediate effect. Harmanpreet made the announcement in a lengthy post on her Instagram account.