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Arjun is grateful to Rohit Shetty for trusting him when many were unwilling

Actor Arjun Kapoor recently expressed his gratitude towards filmmaker Rohit Shetty, acknowledging the trust the director placed in him when many others were hesitant.




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Gut microbiome changes may signal onset of rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers have identified changes in the gut microbiome makeup that lead to the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, providing a window of opportunity for targeted treatments.




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BJP Legislators Stage Walkout, Hold Parallel Assembly Over Special Status Resolution

Accusing Speaker of partisanship, BJP MLAs stage mock Assembly session after some of them were being marshaled out of J&K House




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200 Indian women entrepreneurs set to raise Rs 850 cr from investors: Goldman Sachs

At least 200 women entrepreneurs in India are poised to raise an estimated Rs 850 crore ($100 million) from investors, helping to expand businesses and create new jobs, Goldman Sachs announced on Friday.




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End Misuse Of Antibiotics, Urges Kerala Health Minister

Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that a campaign against the indiscriminate use of antibiotics has commenced in all the state's 14 districts.




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WHO Urges To Give Health Priority In Climate Change Prone Areas, Suggests Sustainable Alternatives

The WHO has issued a report urging the prioritization of health in climate action. The report, developed with over 100 organizations, calls for an end to fossil fuel reliance and investment in sustainable alternatives.




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'Australia Today' news outlet responds after Canada blocks EAM Jaishankar's press meet

In the wake of the Canadian government's decision to block the social media platforms of Australian news outlet Australia Today, the organisation issued a statement




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Rural markets outpace urban centres in growth for FMCG goods: NielsenIQ

India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector grew 5.7 per cent by value and 4.1 per cent by volume in the July-September quarter driven by rural demand which grew faster than urban markets for the third consecutive quarter, according to the latest report by consumer intelligence firm NielsenIQ.




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PM Modi wishes Advani on his b'day, counts him among India's 'most admired' statesmen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani on his 97th birthday and said that he is among "India's most admired statesmen."




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PM Modi's 'Bharat 6G Vision' poised to get another booster

In a bid to boost the Bharat 6G Vision, the government is working towards the development of a multi-port switch for a single broadband antenna that can cover all 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G bands.




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Bengal bypolls: RG Kar dominates BJP's line of campaigning

The rape and murder of a junior doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here in August, is dominating BJP's line of campaiging for the forthcoming bypolls for six Assembly constituencies in West Bengal.




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Delhi-NCR Grapples With Hazardous Air Pollution Crisis; CAQM Implements These Initiatives [Details]

Delhi-NCR is grappling with severe air pollution, with an average AQI of 383. The Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented initiatives like the Graded Response Action Plan to combat pollution.




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Karnataka Govt Files FIR Against Tejasvi Surya Over Waqf-Related Social Media Post

The Karnataka government filed an FIR against BJP National Youth President and MLA Tejasvi Surya for posting a message, based on a media report, on his social media handle alleging suicide by a farmer eight years ago after the Waqf Board issued a notice claiming ownership of his property.




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Two Village Defence Guards killed by terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar district

Two VDGs namely Nazir Ahmed and Kuldeep Kumar were first kidnapped by terrorists and later their bodies were found in the forest area of Kishtwar.




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J&K cop along with two wives running narco-terror module in Jammu; arrested [details]

Constable, posted in the Crime Branch of J&K Police and spouses accused of drug trafficking across Jammu province; authorities seize narcotics, cash, and property as the investigation deepens.




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Rare Sighting of Great Bittern at Kashmir's Wular Lake Thrills Birdwatchers, Conservationists

First-ever sighting of the elusive Great Bittern in the Kashmir Valley underscores the ecological importance of Wular Lake and highlights the region's rich biodiversity.




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Amazon's rating trickery: How products are being swapped without changing reviews

The malpractice has been brought to light by tech-influencer who explains how the products listed on the site and the products rated can be two completely different items to begin with.




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PDP, PC label govt's move as 'weak'; push fresh resolution to reinstate Article 370 and 35-A

Peoples Conference leader Sajad Lone said that the NC-led coalition regime moved a "weak" resolution in the J&K Assembly and alleged that Wednesday's episode was a fixed match between the ruling party and the opposition.




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Mount Fuji observes season's first snowcap, latest ever in 130 years

Japan's Mount Fuji donned its first snowcap this season on Thursday, the latest in 130 years, following unusually warm weather, local media reported.




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Freshworks to cut its workforce by 13 pc to streamline operations

Artificial intelligence (AI) service software provider Freshworks has announced a workforce reduction of 13 per cent to streamline its operations, affecting at least 660 employees worldwide.




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Centre completes auction of 8 critical mineral blocks in big step to bolster self-reliance

India's Ministry of Mines successfully auctions 8 critical mineral blocks, securing vital resources for electronics, EVs, defense, and renewable energy.




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J&K Assembly Adjourns Amidst Uproar Over Article 370

The J&K Assembly was adjourned following an uproar over a resolution seeking the restoration of Article 370. The BJP protested against the resolution, arguing its passing is unconstitutional and illegal.




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LIC's new premiums surge by 22.5 pc to Rs 1.33 lakh crore in current fiscal year

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country's largest insurer, has achieved a 22.52 per cent increase in new business premiums at Rs 1,32,680.98 crore during the first seven months of FY25, compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 1,08,289.78 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal year, data showed on Monday.




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Tepid response to Swiggy IPO continues, 35 pc subscription on Day 2

Swiggy IPO continued to see a tepid response from investors on the second day of bidding on Thursday. The Rs 11,327 crore IPO was subscribed 0.35 times or 35 per cent on the second day.




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Domestic air passenger traffic in India sees 6.3 pc growth at 138.5 lakh in Oct

The domestic air passenger traffic reached 138.5 lakh in October, higher by 6.3 per cent in comparison to 130.3 lakh in the previous month, according to a report on Thursday.




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ED conducts raids on multiple sellers linked to e-com players including Amazon, Flipkart

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted raids on multiple sellers across the country -- linked to e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart -- over alleged money laundering activities.




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Adani Group stocks surge, add Rs 54,381 cr in market cap

The share price of all the companies in the Adani Group surged on Wednesday, adding Rs 54,381.06 crore worth of wealth to the investors' kitty.




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Make Google a 'trusted source of information' in US election: Sundar Pichai to employees

Sundar Pichai stressed to employees that Google's products must be a trusted info source for all, amid White House vote counting.




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Nvidia surpasses Apple to become world's largest company in AI era

Graphics chip giant Nvidia has become the world's largest company by market capitalisation, surpassing Apple, in the artificial intelligence (AI) era.




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$1.5 billion Apple-Globalstar deal to transform direct to device satellite game

The $1.5 billion Apple-Globalstar deal packs a competitive punch for virtually all corners of the connectivity market ecosystem, from carriers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).




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RBI Governor rules out immediate rate cut as inflation still a concern

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said that although the central bank had shifted towards a softer neutral monetary policy stance to spur growth, this did not mean that an interest rate cut would happen immediately




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Cost of home-cooked veg thali increases 20 pc in October

Vegetable prices shore up costs of veg and non-veg thalis in the month of October, as the cost of a home-cooked veg thali surged 20 per cent (year-on-year) while the cost of a non-veg thali increased 5 per cent




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India's smaller cities drive online sales during festive season: Report

India's festive season online sales surge 49% driven by Tier-II, Tier-III cities, accounting for over 60% sales




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Centre rolls out 7,663 extra trains to clear festive season rush

The Railway Board has introduced another 7,663 special train services to cater to the festival season rush, from October 1 to November 30, which is a 73 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.




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Raveena Tandon adopts 'abandoned' German Shepherd

Bollywood actress and an ardent animal lover Raveena Tandon has a new addition to her family – a German Shepherd named Elsa, who was found abandoned on a rainy highway and later was rescued.




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'Contestants are heavily humiliated or favored': Shoaib Ibrahim on declining Salman Khan-led Bigg Boss 18

Bigg Boss 18 features Shilpa Shirodkar, Arfeen Khan, Rajat Dalal, Chahat Pandey and others. Bigg Boss 18 airs on Colors TV and is also available for streaming on Jio Cinema.




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Vaani Kapoor, Fawad Khan wrap up London Schedule of 'Abir Gulaal'

The London schedule of Indian actress Vaani Kapoor and Pakistani actor Fawad Khan's upcoming romantic comedy "Abir Gulaal" has wrapped up.




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MrBeast & Logan Paul in Mumbai: Saif Ali Khan fulfils Jeh wish; Kareena Kapoor, Taimur, Malaika Arora, Arhaan pose with global stars

A video shows Saif Ali Khan carrying his son Jeh on his shoulders, while Taimur sits next to Kareena at a nearby table. Both Taimur and Jeh wore matching caps, while Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan twinned in black outfits. When the anchor asked who would like a picture with Logan Paul, Jeh raised his hand.




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Alia Bhatt To Star In Kalki 2898 AD Director Nag Ashwin's Next: Here's What We Know

Based on speculation, Alia Bhatt might be in talks with Nag Ashwin for a female-centric film.




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Kiara Advani Wears Rohit Bal Ensemble For Game Changers Promotion; Netizens Find It Disrespectful

Numerous Bollywood celebrities have paid tribute to the iconic Rohit Bal after his death by wearing outfits that he had designed, however, netizens definitely did not like Kiara's tribute to the designer




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Neetu Kapoor, Riddhima groove to Bobby Deol's song Jamal Kudu from Animal; fans ask 'Where is Ranbir, Alia, Raha?'

Taking to her Instagram handle, Riddhima Kapoor shared glimpses from her Saturday night party, where she was seen dancing Jamal Kudu song, which is from Ranbir Kapoor's film. Her mother Neetu Kapoor also joined her.




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Narayan Murthy forgot his 25th wedding anniversary; Sudha doesn't cook: Couple share heartiest moments on Kapil Sharma show

On Saturday's episode co-founder of Infosys Narayana Murthy and his wife Sudha Murthy, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal and his wife Grecia Munoz graced the Kapil Sharma show. The couple delighted the viewers with their charming personalities and candid stories.




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'Ageing gracefully': Kareena Kapoor goes bold in bikini; captures shirtless Saif Ali Khan in Maldives

Taking to her Instagram handle, Kareena shared photos and wrote, "Saturday selfies with one thrown in of the husband." In the photos, Kareena opted for no-makeup look as she flaunted her natural beauty. Saif Ali Khan looked handsome in neon colour pants.




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Malaika Arora's November challenge after split with Arjun Kapoor: No alcohol, remove toxic people

Malaika Arora has penned down some big challenges for herself for the month of November. Let's take a look.




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Diljit proudly says 'Punjabi aa gaye Abu Dhabi' during his Dil-Luminati Tour

Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh, who had a successful tour in India, mesmerised concert-goers in the Middle-East and was heard proudly saying "Punjabi aa gaye Abu Dhabi."




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Veteran south Indian actor Delhi Ganesh passes away

Veteran south Indian actor Delhi Ganesh, known for his memorable roles in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada cinema, is no more.




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Varun Dhawan's 'heart sank' when he saw Samantha use oxygen tank, collapse during Citadel: Hunny Bunny shoot

Varun Dhawan has recalled the two instances when his heart sank seeing Samantha Ruth Prabhu using oxygen, collapsing on the sets of Citadel: Hunny Bunny




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"Ranveer kept talking rubbish, Kareena has all the gossips": Ajay Devgn spills beans on Singham Again co-stars

Ajay Devgn has revealed how Ranveer Singh kept talking rubbish on Singham Again sets, Kareena Kapoor had all the gossips, Arjun Kapoor proved himself once again.




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Game Changer teaser: Kiara Advani is misfit, Ram Charan's political action saga fails to impress; fans call it 'Disaster'

Apart from the lead pair, Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, the film features SJ Suryah, Anjali, Jayaram, Naveen Chandra, Sunil, Srikanth, Samuthirakani and Nassar. While it was initially set for a Christmas 2024 release, the film was pushed to January 10, 2025.