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Pratika Rawal has replaced injured Jemimah Rodrigues in India’s 15-member women’s cricket squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Rawal, who recently made her T20I debut, has been included after Jemimah’s hamstring injury ruled her out
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The Delhi High Court has sought the Wrestling Federation of India’s response on Vinesh Phogat’s request to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Senior World Wrestling Championships. The court will also consider her plea seeking deferment of disciplinary proceedings against her
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Loyola Academy Degree & PG College inaugurated its new AICUF and MAGIC Youth committees under the theme “Torchbearers of Today”. The ceremony highlighted leadership, discipline, responsibility and service, with badges presented to committee members during the Badging Ceremony at Inigo Hall
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BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao criticised the suspension of BRS legislators from the Assembly, calling it an attempt to suppress people’s issues. He accused the Congress government of silencing the Opposition instead of addressing key public issues.
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioned the delay in proroguing Parliament's Monsoon session, alleging the government was seeking a two-thirds majority to pass delimitation-related constitutional amendments. He said the ruling side lacked the numbers despite allegedly attempting to break up parties
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The BJP received nearly Rs 1,473 crore at its central headquarters during five state assembly elections, more than seven times Congress' Rs 207.17 crore in net receipts. EC data also showed a sharp rise in the BJP's closing balance
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The NIA has said its UAPA investigation against seven foreign nationals, including one American and six Ukrainians, is continuing despite filing a chargesheet under the Immigration and Foreigners Act. The agency said the move was linked to statutory bail timelines
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Several MPs raised concerns over the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026, saying its proposed changes could reduce the institute's autonomy. A parliamentary panel has begun examining the Bill, which seeks to overhaul governance and expand the institute's academic remit
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari vowed to “uproot” forces raising “Kashmir Mange Azadi” and “red salute” slogans at Jadavpur University. He led a saffron march outside the campus amid an intensifying political and ideological battle between student groups
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The rupee fell 34 paise to 95.08 against the US dollar as Brent crude crossed USD 100 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Weak equities, FII outflows and risk aversion also weighed on the Indian currency on Wednesday
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Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a sharp attack on the BRS in the Assembly, accusing it of conspiring to disrupt proceedings and likening the alleged insult to the Speaker to terror attacks. He defended the Congress protest at K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence and announced a comprehensive inquiry into recent incidents, promising criminal cases under the SC/ST Act.
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Former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accused the Enforcement Directorate of targeting him in its CMRL bribery probe. He rejected allegations that money was paid to him through his daughter and said the agency's actions would not damage his image
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Suriya’s upcoming film with director Jithu Madhavan has been titled ‘Scene’ and will release worldwide on November 6 for Deepavali. Suriya plays cop Inbaraj, with Nazriya Nazim, Naslen, John Vijay and Anandaraj also featuring in the film
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A 47-year-old businessman died after four youths allegedly assaulted him with a brick in Kanpur following his objection to one of them urinating on the road. Police said CCTV footage captured the incident and two alleged attackers have been identified
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Brilliant Chess Academy will organise the 244th Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament on September 12 and 13 at Brilliant Grammar High School in Dilsukhnagar. The tournament offers Rs 10,000 in total prize money, with registrations closing at 1 pm on September 12
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The Supreme Court said existing laws mandate wearing seat belts while vehicles are in motion and stressed that law enforcement agencies must ensure compliance. It disposed of a plea seeking mandatory seat belt use, allowing the petitioner to submit suggestions
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The Congress and CPI reiterated their respective positions on Vande Mataram after Omar Abdullah and Farooq Abdullah stood through all six stanzas at an event in Srinagar. The BJP praised the Abdullahs, while the episode highlighted differences within the INDIA Bloc
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The Cabinet has approved three railway projects worth Rs 10,783 crore across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The projects will add about 656 km to the network, improve connectivity and support freight movement across 14 districts
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The Andhra Pradesh government will provide free electricity to Ganesh pandals across the State during Ganesh Chaturthi, Minister Nara Lokesh announced. He also recalled TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu’s 2023 arrest, thanking the Telugu community for its support
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The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 10,021 crore package of five railway projects, including a 110-km multi-tracking line between Secunderabad (Ghatkesar) and Kazipet. The project aims to ease congestion and enhance passenger and freight movement on one of Telangana’s busiest corridors, with completion targeted by 2029-30.
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Ladakh recorded 4.05 lakh tourist arrivals between January and August 2026, a 50.37 per cent rise from the corresponding period last year. The figure has already surpassed the Union Territory’s full-year 2025 footfall of 3.35 lakh by 20.61 per cent
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Varun Motors has launched the new Baleno in Hyderabad, featuring Level 2 ADAS, ventilated front seats and an updated NEXWave grille. The car’s driver-assistance system uses radar and cameras and includes emergency braking, lane assistance and adaptive cruise control.
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Carlos Alcaraz praised Ben Shelton’s serve after the American ended his US Open title defence in a dramatic five-set quarter-final. Shelton prevailed in a deciding tiebreak after four hours and 28 minutes, securing the biggest win of his career
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Zepto will set up five Pragati Centres across Hyderabad to provide gig workers with resting spaces and essential facilities. The centres will offer drinking water, washrooms, first aid, charging points and WiFi, besides health camps and e-Shram registration awareness
