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Greater Noida bus fire: booking manager arrested for negligence
Police said passengers had called Vikas Kumar about smoke and fire before the blaze but he did not act; three more victims were identified on Friday

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Congress hopes for calm in Punjab unit but storm clouds remain ahead of 2027 Assembly election

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M.M. Joshi condemns music concert at Badrinath, urges Centre and Uttarakhand government to ban such events
The Himalayas are divine, the abode of Lord Shiva and the origin of Mother Ganga. Turning this sacred land into a dance venue is a deep blow to the faith of crores of Indians, said M.M. Joshi
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M.P. gets govt. bus service after 21 years; 351 buses flagged off
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EAM Jaishankar snubs scribe from 'terrorist country'
On UNGA margins, India & Liberia set up sailors' safety body
Greater Noida bus fire: booking manager arrested for negligence
Police said passengers had called Vikas Kumar about smoke and fire before the blaze but he did not act; three more victims were identified on Friday
Congress hopes for calm in Punjab unit but storm clouds remain ahead of 2027 Assembly election
M.M. Joshi condemns music concert at Badrinath, urges Centre and Uttarakhand government to ban such events
The Himalayas are divine, the abode of Lord Shiva and the origin of Mother Ganga. Turning this sacred land into a dance venue is a deep blow to the faith of crores of Indians, said M.M. Joshi
M.P. gets govt. bus service after 21 years; 351 buses flagged off
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Michigan CEO who posted AI photo of family members wearing ‘Lake America’ sweatshirts loses job; she says it was just for fun, not a political message
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In 2024, Iowa farmer Evie Haupt earned $35,000 yearly from 3 turbines, cutting debt to $67,000
Evie Haupt, an Iowa farmer, has notably increased her revenue by leasing land for wind turbines. This extra income has been instrumental in alleviating her farm debts following her husband's passing. Even though the turbines occupy less than an acre, she conti
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Overweight and weak: On the UN, the 81st session of the UN General Assembly
The United Nations is unwieldy, and needs to move away from superpower hegemony
Times of India
Goulburn’s 300 local investors funded a 1.4MW solar farm and 4MWh battery over 12 years
Residents of Goulburn embarked on an inspiring decade-long endeavor to establish a community-driven solar farm alongside a battery system. With the backing of about 300 local investors, they overcame significant obstacles such as regulatory hurdles and supply
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Man using metal detector finds 4,000+ Viking Age silver coins buried 39 feet apart
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TPUSA insisted Charlie Kirk should speak outdoors despite security concerns, claims bombshell report; Candace Owens says 'my jaw is on the floor'
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Self-listing of bourses feasible, says NSE chief
Indian economy doing well amid global headwinds, says RBI
Ties with US in 'uneasy equilibrium': CEA
No extra time for realising export proceeds
India may sign new investment pact with Australia & Canada
Festive sales: Cos paying retention bonus to workers
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6 R.F. Kuang book quotes that find beauty in contradictions
Discover 6 thought-provoking R.F. Kuang quotes that explore contradiction, identity, language, power, and the beauty found in life's complexities.

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Magic Eden Investigates Possible Exploit After NFTs Move for 0 ETH
Magic Eden is facing questions over unusual Ethereum NFT transactions involving several thousand tokens that appeared to move for 0 ETH. NFT trader Cirrus first flagged the activity on September 25, while another pseudonymous account claimed it was a whitehat

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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Early Deals Are Now Live on OnePlus N6x, iQOO Z10 Lite 5G, and More
Amazon is currently offering Early Deals ahead of the Great Indian Festival 2026. The sale offers customers access to discounted prices on several smartphones ahead of the main festive sale. The Amazon Great Indian Festival will begin on October 8, while the e

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Marking 12 Years of Make in India, Gov't Targets the Brains Inside Our Smartphones
As the government celebrates 12 years of the Make in India initiative, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has highlighted the growing depth of India's smartphone manufacturing ecosystem. The minister said that India is

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Google Photos Update Brings Redact Tool, Moods and AI Wardrobe
Google Photos is expanding its editing and AI capabilities with several new features across Android and iOS. The updated Markup tool can blur sensitive information, while Moods brings AI-assisted visual styles to photos on Android. Google is also adding 15 Rem

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Halo Studios Reportedly Has Around 30 Employees Left After Layoffs as Activision Takes Charge of Franchise
Halo Studios has around 30 employees left, including studio head Pierre Hintze after Xbox announced a new round of layoffs and studio reorganisation this week. The developer multiple Halo projects in the concept and planning phase before being hit with layoffs
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14-year-old Jia Mingxuan builds tree-saving device that wins gold in Germany
NASA sent 12.5M tomato seeds to space in 1984; by 1990, 40,000 schools in 40 countries grew them
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California crews uncover possible 45-million-year-old ‘thunder beast’ fossils in Oceanside
Fossilised bones from a large hoofed mammal were uncovered during an excavation project in Oceanside, California. Paleontologists are studying the remains, which may belong to a thunder beast or a swamp rhino. The discovery took place approximately 12 feet bel
Norfolk seal rescued with 4kg debris around neck faces months of rehabilitation
Tanzania planted 100,000 trees to reconnect 1,000 elephants with rainforest
The Quest to be a Science Superpower: Where India’s Research Is and What It Will Take to Get Ahead
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Feeling low after childbirth? Doctor shares how to know if it is postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth lead to significant changes in mothers, often resulting in mood fluctuations.

Hindustan Times
Waking up with stiff fingers? Orthopaedic doctor reveals when it could be a sign of arthritis
Can’t make a fist when you wake up? Learn from a specialist on why you need to get this sign checked.

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Burn at Home? Doctor shares what to do immediately and which home remedies to avoid
Got a burn at home? The doctor explains the right first-aid steps to take and common mistakes to avoid.

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Gastroenterologist shares 5 habits that lower colon cancer risk after treating 1000+ patients: ‘Coffee consumption has…’
Colon cancer progresses silently and is being diagnosed in young adults increasingly. Dr Sethi shares 5 habits that can help reduce your risk.

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Green tea, black tea, or herbal tea: which one should you choose? Dietitian breaks it down
From caffeine to everyday wellness. A dietitian breaks down how to pick between green, black, and herbal tea.

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Sudden, severe headache? Surgeon explains why it could be a medical emergency
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Hain makes the grind count as Warwickshire put their champagne on ice
Second century of the season drives hosts to impregnable position, with ninth County Championship a formality
Asian Games 2026: Couldn’t believe I had won a medal, says Baranica
Even when my coach Milber Bertrand Russell told me to look up at the big screen for the official confirmation, I was not sure, I wanted him to confirm from the officials, said Baranica Elangovan
Asian Games 2026: Gulveer secures a silver; Baranica makes history; bronze for Manpreet
Gulveer added yet another achievement to his kitty, winning silver in 28:29.38s, improving on his bronze from three years ago, in the 10,000m
Golden Eagles, Xen Stars through to inaugural WAPL final
Ben Compton hundred keeps Kent promotion train on track
Second-placed side take 124-run lead over Gloucestershire in pursuit of victory that would guarantee return to Division One
Morkel: Reddy can 'compete for allrounder's spot'
Reddy has played just six ODIs so far but could be Hardik Pandya's back-up for the 2027 ODI World Cup
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U2 performs surprise 50th anniversary gigs in Dublin
U2 performs surprise 50th anniversary gigs in Dublin
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Joe Jonas finds buyer for Brooklyn condo as Swift’s song sparks Turner buzz
Joe Jonas has found a buyer for his Brooklyn condo, which went into contract just before Taylor Swift released “Patient Zero.” The song has sparked speculation among fans about Jonas and his ex-wife Sophie Turner. The 2,654-square-foot property was listed for
Times of India
Michael Douglas says he never fell in love with co-star until he saw his wife Catherine
Celebrating their shared birthdays, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones took to social media, pouring out their emotions. Douglas reflected on the special moment he fell for Zeta-Jones, highlighting their enduring bond since their marriage in 2000. The co

The Hindu
18th IDSFFK begins under a cloud of censorship
Uncertainty remains over the 31 films for which the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has denied censor exemption even as Minister for Cultural Affairs said the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy is making all possible efforts, including legal

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‘Dorothy’ movie review: Karthik Subbaraj’s most audacious, disruptive film yet is a crowning achievement
In ‘Dorothy’, Karthik Subbaraj turns a sensitive story of masculine violence into a poignant and radical examination of repression, caste and identity, while quietly striking back at the hatred it has attracted online
Times of India
S Mahadevan reveals scratch mix became 'Dil Chahta Hai' title song
Shankar Mahadevan recently opened up about the title track of 'Dil Chahta Hai', revealing that a whopping 21 mixes were experimented with before settling on the final take. Interestingly, the very first scratch recording turned out to be the team's favorite an
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