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Meghan says she was informed about 'disturbing allegations' against her father in 2018
The Duchess of Sussex says she is "deeply distressed" following reports about her father.
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TVK, DMK walk out of Chief Electoral Officer’s meeting on Special Summary Revision in Tamil Nadu
Representatives of the BJP, the AIADMK, and the NPP were among those who did not stage a walkout, while nine recognised parties walked out at various stages of the meeting
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3,000 water kiosks, 32,000 taps planned for Godavari Pushkarams 2027 in Rajamahendravaram
An estimated 80 lakh devotees a day are expected to take a holy dip in the Godavari during the first days of the festival
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Mild earthquake of magnitude 3.0 hits villages in Bengaluru Rural; KSNDMC says no need to panic
The incident was reported on Friday at 9.01 am. According to the details shared by KSNDMC, the magnitude of the earthquake was 3.0 which was low and the tremors were experienced upto a radial distance of 20-30 kms.
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Must unite society against divisive forces, says PM Modi at Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan
Mr. Modi, inaugurating the Sammelan, called for every individual to connect with the resolve of a Developed India by 2047
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Vellore Collector orders cancellation of license of firecracker unit after blast
One worker died and another critically injured in the blast. The workers were packing firecrackers in the unit when the explosion occurred and the entire building was razed to the ground
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The grandmothers hitting patriarchy and weights
Grandmothers in areas surrounding Delhi are rewriting the rules of engagement, one reel at a time. From challenging patriarchy and lifting weights to dancing to Haryanvi pop and inspiring other seniors to embrace fitness, they are turning social media into a platform for self-expression, defiance, and a new-found freedom, finds Ashok Kumar
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Pulaku: The two faces of Nigeria’s vigilantes
The two faces of Nigeria’s vigilantes. Allegations of torture and abuse shadow a Fulani-led vigilante group despite its role in clamping down on kidnappers.
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay inspects State Emergency Operations Centre
Chief Minister stresses interdepartmental coordination in Northeast monsoon preparedness
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Sri Lanka: Death of iconic elephant raises habitat concerns
The death of what was thought to be Sri Lanka’s largest elephant has drawn attention to human-elephant conflict in rural communities. The island country sees a high number of deadly encounters.
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Industries in Chennai’s SIPCOT parks flag infrastructure gaps
Industrial units at Vallam Vadagal and Irungattukottai raise concern over frequent power cuts, faulty streetlights, and interruptions in water supply
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Telangana targets one lakh Indiramma houses in CURE
Construction to be taken up in three phases; double-bedroom house beneficiary selection by month-end
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‘Is jumping governance?’ APM chieftain slams Makinde over stage jump
APM chieftain slams Makinde over stage jump. An APM chieftain in Oyo State, Bisi Olopoeyan, has mocked Governor Seyi Makinde’s stage-jumping demonstration, describing the action as childish.
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Hamilton calls for Palestine and DR Congo freedom as Rwanda takes F1 spotlight
Rwanda's controversial Formula One GP leads Lewis Hamilton to call for freedom for DR Congo, while renewing Palestine plea.
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Girl missing in Gingee: CB-CID begins probe
The Class II student was reported missing in the early hours of October 12. She had celebrated her birthday and then went to bed with her parents and grandmother around 11 p.m. on October 11
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Protests against SIR LIVE: March heads towards ECI HQ amid tight security in central Delhi
Protests against SIR LIVE: March heads towards ECI HQ amid tight security in central Delhi.
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Southern States should strengthen intelligence-sharing, operational coordination: Telangana CM
Police chiefs from five southern States and three Union Territories discuss intelligence-sharing and policing reforms as Telangana offers to share its technological infrastructure
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Greece joins countries putting age-limits on social media, banning access for kids under 15
Greece has passed legislation banning social media access for children under 15. New rules will come into effect on January 1, 2027, and are designed to protect children's mental health.
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Taiwan shuts down and grounds flights ahead of Typhoon Champi
Taiwan shut down schools and grounded hundreds of flights as Typhoon Champi hit the island.
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Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Champi shuts Taiwan
One person has died after being swept away by waves in Taiwan's Liuqiu island, authorities say.