US President Joe Biden defends handling of Afghan withdrawal

In remarks at the White House on Tuesday, Biden said the US government had reached out 19 times since March — prior to his public announcement that he was going to end the US war to encourage all American citizens in Afghanistan to leave.

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Taliban kosher? India confirms meeting with senior leader

Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai is learnt to have assured Deepak Mittal that the Taliban will address all 3 major concerns expressed by India – safety and return of Indian nationals, safe passage for Afghan nationals looking to come to India and preventing Pakistan based terror groups from using Afghan territory to target India.

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New eco-petrol baffles a quarter of motorists

E10 is set to become the new standard petrol, but 24% of drivers are unaware of it, says the RAC.

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Transfer deadline day: Done deals as summer 2021 window closes

Who has moved on transfer deadline day?

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Tokyo Paralympics: Day-by-day guide to key events, big stars and British medal hopes

Want to know what's happening when in the Tokyo Paralympic Games? Check out our comprehensive guide to all the action.

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Navjot Sidhu Questions Congress, Akali's "Inaction" Against Drug Dealers

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday questioned the "inaction" of his own government and the previous Akali dispensation against those involved in drug smuggling in the state.

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Cried On The Plane, Was Terrified: Priyanka On Resuming Work After Months

"I spent six months at home feeling really safe with my family," said Priyanka Chopra

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Afghan refugees: Those who worked for UK can stay permanently

Evacuees who worked for the British military and UK government will be given indefinite leave to remain.

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Life-saving cholesterol jab recommended on NHS

Inclisiran is a new treatment that works even when other fat-busting drugs, like statins, have not.

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One-in-three trees face extinction in wild, says new report

Experts say 17,500 tree species are at risk around the world, including magnolias, oaks and maples.

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Afghanistan: The questions facing Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab

The foreign secretary will be grilled by MPs on the UK's withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Newspaper headlines: UK in talks with Taliban and new 'miracle jab'

The front pages focus on the Western withdrawal from Afghanistan and a new drug to prevent heart attacks.

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Wildlife photo: Is this the world's most beautiful mosquito?

Both beauty and beast. A Sabethes mosquito is visually stunning but it's also a carrier of disease.

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'One Of History's Biggest Airlifts': Biden Hails US' Afghan Evacuation

President Joe Biden called the US airlift of more than 120,000 people from Afghanistan an "extraordinary success" Tuesday, a day after the last US soldiers pulled out of the country.

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Covid in Wales: Ministers consider U-turn on private travel tests

A ban on travellers using non-NHS coronavirus tests could be scrapped by the Welsh government.

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Pair complete UK's longest straight-line challenge

Calum Maclean and Jenny Graham climbed mountains, scrambled down gullies and tackled steep rocky crags on the route.

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US Adds Canada To "Reconsider Travel" Advisory List Amid Covid Pandemic

The US State Department has raised its travel advisory alert for Canada to a "level 3 - reconsider travel" status amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it said in a statement on Tuesday.

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Afghanistan: Joe Biden defends US pull-out as Taliban claim victory

Staying in Afghanistan was not an option, the US president says, as Taliban militants celebrate.

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Afghanistan: UK and Taliban in talks over further evacuations

A UK official is in Qatar for talks to secure the exit of both UK and Afghan nationals, No 10 says.

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Afghanistan: UK embassy told Afghans to go to Abbey Gate before suicide attack

Despite an attack being expected, emails seen by the BBC show embassy staff directing Afghans to the gate.

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Elon Musk On "The Dark Side Of OnlyFans"

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, has a well-known fondness for memes - he shared three in a row this morning alone.

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Lorry drivers told to take care after bridge struck

Passengers are warned about disruption until the weekend after a bridge is struck in Plymouth.

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Tour de Yorkshire 2022 cancelled

The race organisers say the 2022 event would be unviable due to "escalating financial challenges".

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Indian-Origin Singapore Officer Alerts Tenant About Inspection, Jailed

An Indian-origin Singaporean, who was working as an inspection officer with a public housing authority, was on Monday sentenced to 25 days in prison for alerting an Indian tenant about impending...

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Rugby study finds brain affected in one season

One season of professional rugby could be enough to see a decline in a player's blood flow to the brain and cognitive function, a new study claims.

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Canada's Trudeau Resumes Campaign After Angry Crowds Disrupt Rallies

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plunged back into campaigning on Monday after groups of unusually vocal and abusive protesters disrupted his weekend election rallies, at one point forcing him...

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Fewer Than 250 Americans Remain To Evacuate From Afghanistan: Official

The United States believes there are fewer than 250 Americans still in Afghanistan who are seeking to leave, a senior US official said Monday on the eve of the deadline for a full US troop withdrawal...

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Ahead of Tuesday deadline, US completes withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan

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Row as JD(U) says ‘Nitish Kumar is PM material’

JD(U)’s Nalanda MP Kaushlendra Kumar even offered his seat to Nitish so that he could contest the next Lok Sabha polls. He cited the example of Narendra Modi, saying he too was the chief minister of Gujarat before becoming the PM.

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Afghan Sikhs, Hindus return home from Kabul gurdwara

A Kabul-based Sikh, who runs a cosmetics shop, said, “Nearly 40 Afghan Sikhs and Hindus run shops and businesses in Kabul. They have started returning to work. My brother has a wholesale business of medicines with Indian pharma firms and is back at work.

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'Will foil any bid to fuel cross-border terror'

Delivering the Balramji Dass Tandon Memorial Lecture, organised by Panjab University through videoconferencing, Singh said the government has been “constantly monitoring” the developments in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover of the country.

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Sale of meat, liquor banned in Mathura

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday imposed a complete ban on the sale of liquor and meat in Mathura. Yogi was speaking at the Krishnotsava 2021 programme in Mathura. He suggested that those engaged in liquor and meat trade may take up selling milk in order to revive the glory of Mathura.

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Pakistan tries to step up terror activities in Kashmir

Terror launchpads close to the border are active again and infiltration has picked up, with agencies warning that this could point to an attempt by Pakistan to use the developments in Afghanistan to its advantage.

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India reiterates 2-state solution on Palestinian issue

Shringla chaired four meetings of the Security Council on Monday, a day before the end of India's presidency of the Council. Officials said India successfully steered discussions during its presidency on Afghanistan, Myanmar, Syria, Yemen, and the Middle East Peace Process.

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Stuck in India for up to a year, Filipinos return home

Dr Neerav Goyal, senior liver transplant surgeon at Apollo, said it was heartening to find that though they were on immunosuppressive therapy, the four kids infected by Covid did well. “It reinforces the observation that children do well in handling SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes Covid,” he said.

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E-challans worth Rs 1,975 crore since Sept 2019

Uttar Pradesh has collected the maximum fine of Rs 545 crore, followed by Bihar with Rs 488 crore and Delhi Rs 244 crore during September 2019 and July 2021, according to government data. Haryana and Tamil Nadu come fourth and fifth in the list.

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Farmers demand action against Karnal SDM

“Protection of democracy is the work of the administration. They are assigned to do this job. We have heard and seen the audio and video (of the SDM instructing cops)...Rest, the DGP is probing the incident and the local administration, too, is doing the same. We shall act as and when the report comes to us,” Khattar told reporters in Chandigarh.

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4 gagannauts to go to Russia for their spacesuits

“The spacesuits are being stitched in Russia and they will be coming here to Moscow to undertake tailoring measurements,” Indian ambassador to Russia D B Venkatesh Varma told the Indian media recently.

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Nike is giving its head office staff a week's break

The sports shoe giant is giving US head office staff this week off after a "traumatic" year.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Fury' and 'chaos' as last US flight leaves Kabul

The front pages focus on Afghanistan, as US troops end their 20-year presence in the country.

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Last US Troops Leave Afghanistan Ending 20-Year War: Pentagon

The US military announced the departure of the last US troops from Afghanistan Monday, concluding a 20-year conflict that ended with the Taliban seizing control of the country.

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'KBC 13': Big B Was Inspired By This Visually impaired Contestant

Himani Bundela will be attempting the Rs 1 crore question on Tuesday's episode

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NCB gets custody of Bollywood actor Armaan Kohli

​Bollywood actor Armaan Kohli has been sent to Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) custody till September 1 on Monday, following the seizure of drugs from his residence in Mumbai.

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'Govt returned 14 names sent by collegium for elevation as HC judges'

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Brazil bank robbers tie hostages to getaway cars in Araçatuba

Armed gang members took hostages as human shields, after a bank robbery in Brazil.

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August transfer window 2021: When is deadline day around UK & Europe?

As the summer transfer window comes to a close, when is deadline day in the UK and Europe?

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Need to form coordination committee in NDA: JD(U)

JD(U) on Sunday demanded formation of a coordination committee in the 15-party National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the national level. JD(U) national secretary general KC Tyagi said a coordination committee, or convener, is needed in the NDA like the one in the era of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and JD(U) functionary George Fernandes.

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Deshmukh got clean chit? Cong, NCP seek probe

NCP and Congress on Sunday claimed that a “report” circulating on social media has revealed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) gave former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh a clean chit, much before cases were filed against him for corruption and money laundering. However, NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik said, “As per the reports, Deshmukh has been given a clean chit… CBI must clarify if the document in circulation is part of the PE report,” Malik said.

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Nagarathna set to have 3rd shortest term as CJI

Justice B V Nagarathna will take the first step towards becoming first woman chief justice of India (CJI) on Tuesday when she takes oath as a Supreme Court judge but with a scheduled tenure of 36 days as the head of judiciary, from September 24-October 29, 2027, it would be the third shortest in the 77-year history of Supreme Court. Justice Nagaratha’s 36-day tenure as CJI would be identical to that of Justice Shah.

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After 17 months, SC to resume physical hearing in a limited way from Sept 1

Seventeen months after the Supreme Court completely switched to virtual mode of hearing through video-conferencing, the court has decided to resume physical hearing in a limited way from September 1 with lawyers continuing to have the option joining through the virtual mode. “As per the latest SOP, those appearing before the court in the final hearing/regular matters listed on non-miscellaneous days will have the option of being heard in the physical mode.

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Fresh tender for 58 Vande Bharat trains floated

Racing against the target to introduce 73 Vande Bharat trains by August 15, 2023, the railway ministry has floated a fresh tender to procure 58 more such trains. The delivery of these news trains will take the total tally to 102 by March 2024, barely two months before the next general election.

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Affordable uniforms law will miss new school year

Parents are concerned that a law to make school uniforms cheaper will not be in place for September.

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Give UK workers four more bank holidays a year, says TUC

The trades union body says having just eight public holidays in England and Wales is "stingy" .

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Talks Over Evacuations With Taliban Do Not Indicate Recognition: France

President Emmanuel Macron said discussions France is having with the Taliban over evacuations from Afghanistan do not indicate recognition of the hardline Islamist group as the country's new rulers

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100 lakh cr Gati Shakti scheme to be unveiled in Sept

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious Rs 100 lakh crore Gati Shakti Master Plan — which will offer multi-modal connectivity to more than 1,200 industrial clusters, including two defence corridors across the country — will be unveiled next month as part of a plan to reduce logistic costs and provide better connectivity. Modi on August 15 had announced that the total size of the Gati Shakti project will be Rs 100 lakh crore for developing holistic infrastructure

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Govt's new app makes checking fitness levels easier

Union minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday launched the Fit India Mobile Application at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on National Sports Day.​“The Fit India Mobile App brings ease of checking one's fitness levels right into the palm of every Indian. It has some unique features like ‘fitness score’, animated videos, activity trackers and ‘my plan’ catering to (an) individual's specific needs,” Thakur said.

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How ropeways are going to help in pilgrims’ progress

Reaching the Hindu shrine of Kedarnath and holy Sikh shrine of Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand is likely to become smoother and more enjoyable in the near future as the government plans to provide ropeway links to these major pilgrimage sites. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited bids for preparing the feasibility and detailed project reports for eight ropeway links in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh connecting the most sought after pilgrimage and tourist sites.

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‘Afghanistan situation led to strategy rethink’

The situation in Afghanistan has emerged as a challenge for India, which along with alignment and realignment of global powers had led the country to rethink its strategy while also putting its weight behind the ‘Quad’, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday. Turning to the continuing military confrontation with China in eastern Ladakh, he said a unilateral attempt was made last year to change the status quo on the northern borders, which also led to the Galwan Valley clashes.

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India cracks whip against foreign arms companies

Cracking the whip against foreign armament majors for failure to fulfil their offsets obligations in defence deals, India has threatened to ban a US company and put another 11 American, French, Russian and Israeli firms on a watch-list for imposition of penalties. The defence ministry (MoD) has delivered a stern message to the arms companies, seeking repeated time extensions to discharge their offsets commitments, that it won’t be business as usual any longer, say top sources.

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Cases up 32% to 8-week high, 2/3rd from Kerala

The sharp surge in Covid-19 infections in Kerala post Onam sent India’s cases in the week ending Sunday zooming to an eight-week high, with the southern state alone accounting for 66% of all cases in the country in this period. India recorded more than 2.9 lakh fresh Covid cases in the week (August 23-29), a 32% jump from the tally in the preceding seven days. This was the highest number of weekly infections since the June 28-July 4 week when 3.05 lakh cases were recorded.

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Taliban wants trade with India via Pakistan

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Ed Asner: Lou Grant and Up actor dies aged 91

He'll be remembered for his roles as TV newsman Lou Grant and the lead voice role in Pixar hit Up.

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The Papers: Afghans could fight for UK and Brit troops home

The continuing fallout from the evacuation of Afghanistan features on most front pages on Monday.

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Joe Biden Aide Guarantees Safe Passage For Americans From Afghanistan

The Biden administration expects the Taliban to continue allowing safe passage for Americans and others to leave Afghanistan after the U.S. military withdrawal is completed next week, according to a...

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Gun That Killed Notorious Wild West Outlaw Auctioned For $6 Million

The pistol used to kill the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid in the days of the American Wild West has been auctioned for $6.03 million, a world record for a firearm.

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Lionel Messi makes PSG debut in 2-0 win

Lionel Messi makes his Paris St-Germain debut as a 66th-minute substitute in a 2-0 win at Reims in Ligue 1, with Kylian Mbappe getting both goals.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Man Utd fans & players celebrate CR7's return

Cristiano Ronaldo may have been in Portugal, but he was everywhere at Molineux.

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is self-isolating

The first minister said she had been identified as a close contact of someone who had tested positive for Covid-19.

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Jamaican reggae icon Lee 'Scratch' Perry dies aged 85

Perry, a legendary singer and music producer, is known for his pioneering experiments with dub.

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How lockdown puppies led to the rise of doggy day care

As owners return to the office or seek to socialise their pups, day care for dogs is taking off.

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What are the holiday rules for travel to green, amber and red list countries?

A traffic light system is in place setting out rules for entering the UK

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Covid vaccine: How many people in the UK have been vaccinated so far?

The progress made in vaccinating the country's adult population, as nearly 48 million people have received at least one dose.

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Girl,17, Forced To Live On Streets After Father's Death, Gang-Raped: Cops

Police have arrested three men for allegedly gang-raping a 17-year-old girl at Vasai in Maharashtra's Palghar district, an official said on Saturday.

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Hurricane Ida: Thousands flee as storm bears down on Louisiana

Ida is forecast to be one of the strongest storms to hit Louisiana in 150 years.

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Covid: Report finds big rises in garden furniture prices

Consumer group Which? says one retailer raised the price of a shed by 155% during the past two years.

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Touching kid’s cheeks not sexual assault: HC

Observing that touching cheeks without a sexual intent would not attract the offence of “sexual assault” under the Pocso Act, the Bombay high court on Friday granted bail to a 46-year-old chicken seller who spent 13 months in jail. The court said primary evaluation of the material on record does not suggest the accused touched the minor’s cheeks with a sexual intent. “In consideration of these facts, in my view, a case is made out for releasing the applicant on bail,” the court said.

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Green India Mission falls 30% short of target

The ambitious Green India Mission (GIM) plan for undertaking afforestation activities under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) has hit roadblocks in some states, resulting in a 30% shortfall in target from 2015-16 to 2020-21. Though five of 15 states/Union Territories shortlisted for the Mission have achieved 100% of their target, three others — West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh and J&K — have so far not come on board to improve the quality of green cover in the country.

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India to flag Af concerns with Russia, China in Sept

India will have back-to-back opportunities next month to engage on the evolving situation with Russia and China, two leading players in the war-ravaged country after the departure of the US. The Brics summit will take place virtually on September 9. The Afghanistan security situation is likely to dominate the agenda for the SCO meet and also figure prominently in the Brics virtual meeting where the leaders are expected to express concern over the deteriorating security environment.

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Cops lathicharge protesting farmers in Haryana

Vehicular traffic on several state and national highways in Haryana came to a standstill after police lathi-charged protesting farmers on Saturday afternoon at Karnal’s Bastara toll plaza to stop them from marching to the venue of a BJP state-level meeting chaired by CM Manohar Lal Khattar. Thousands of farmers, carrying black and BKU flags, gathered at Bastara toll plaza from Saturday morning after a call was given to protest and show black flags to the state BJP leaders.

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BJP in cahoots with coal mafia: Mamata

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'Citizens can’t depend on govts alone for truth'

Supreme Court Judge D Y Chandrachud on Saturday said the courts can play the role of “Truth Commissions” at a time when falsehood and fake news circulation has increased manifold with proliferation of social media, and when citizens cannot depend solely on the government for ‘truth’ even in a democracy.

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PM: India helps its people wherever they’re in trouble

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while dedicating the renovated Jallianwala Bagh memorial via video conference on Saturday evening, referred to the current crisis in Afghanistan and said that it was to help "our people" who fall victim to such circumstances that the government had enacted new laws.

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ED summons Abhishek, wife in laundering case

Enforcement Directorate has summoned Trinamool Congress’ second-in-command and Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, and his wife Rujira to join investigations in the politically sensitive Rs 1,300 crore money laundering scam. Abhishek, a Lok Sabha MP and TMC’s national general secretary, has been asked by ED to appear for questioning on September 6 while his wife has been summoned on September 1.

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Players should get Covid jabs, says Andy Murray

Andy Murray says tennis players have a responsibility to the public as they travel the world, and should therefore be vaccinated against Covid.

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The Papers: UK out of Afghanistan and blame game erupts

The Sunday papers focus on the fallout from the end of the UK evacuation mission in Kabul.

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Afghanistan: Final UK troops leave Kabul

Boris Johnson says the armed forces can be proud as Britain's 20-year military presence in the country ends.

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Europe migrant crisis: More than 500 people rescued off Italian island

Italian coastguards rescue 539 people from a small fishing boat believed to have set off from Libya.

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Fire crews tackle blaze at Nick Nairn restaurant

More than 30 firefighters are called to a fire in the kitchen of Nick's in Bridge of Allan, near Stirling.

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US Believes Attack On Kabul Airport "Highly Likely" In 24-36 Hours: Biden

US military commanders believe that another terror attack like the deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport is "highly likely in the next 24-36 hours," President Joe Biden warned Saturday.

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Sara Ali Khan Is Doing Every Touristy Thing In Ladakh. See Pics

Sara Ali Khan added stunning pics to her Ladakh diaries

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Jaishankar speaks to Blinken over Afghan situation

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the latest developments in Afghanistan.The conversation came just two days after a deadly suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport killed around 170 Afghans and 13 US troops. Spoke to US Secretary of State Blinken. Continued our discussions on Afghanistan. Also exchanged views on the agenda of UNSC," Jaishankar wrote on Twitter.

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Ravindra Jadeja taken to hospital for precautionary scan

Senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was on Saturday taken to a hospital in Leeds for precautionary scans to know the extent of a knee injury he sustained during the third Test against England.

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Will continue as Chhattisgarh CM: Baghel

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Government to ban single-use plastic cutlery

Plastic plates and polystyrene cups will also be banned in England in what ministers call a "war on plastic".

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Shein: China fashion giant investigates 'false' anti-Uyghur job ads

Shein said it did not fund nor approve adverts that suggested some ethnic minorities need not apply.

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Scottish Greens vote on historic government deal

The party's co-leaders are urging members to put them into ministerial roles within the Scottish government.

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Literature offers hope in difficult times: Naidu

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Govt reviews consumer protection rules for e-com

The government has begun work on a “India-specific model” for the likes of Amazon and Flipkart to collaborate effectively with mom-and-pop stores. The move is part of the government’s review of the draft consumer protection rules for e-commerce. Government officials, however, made it clear that there would be no compromise on protecting the interests of consumers, while ensuring that conflict of interest for the sellers is avoided.

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India administered record 1 cr jabs on Friday

India on Friday hit a record one crore doses of anti-Covid jabs till 10pm, surpassing the previous high of 92 lakh shots on August 16 as vaccination picked up pace with improved supplies. Now almost 37% of India's 1.3 billion population is covered with at least one dose, whereas 10% have received both doses. In terms of the 94 crore adult or 18-plus population currently eligible to receive shots, 51% have been covered with at least one dose.

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Delhi schools to reopen on Sept 1 with curbs

All government and private schools can reopen in Delhi from September 1 with the students of Classes 9 to 12 being allowed to come first. Colleges and coaching centres have also been allowed to resume functioning from that day. ​All these educational institutions will have to follow strict Covid-19 norms and ensure a 50% cap on the number of students. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) took this decision on Friday but a government notification is awaited.

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'Will give befitting reply if not allowed to take decisions'

Just over a month after being appointed as Punjab PCC chief with the blessings of the Gandhis, Navjot Singh Sidhu displayed his belligerent face on Friday by telling the Congress high command that he should be given freedom to take decisions or else he will give a befitting reply. Sidhu said, “I have told the (party) high command only one thing. If I fulfil the aspirations of the people and (implement) the Punjab model, I won’t let the Congress lose out in politics for the next 20 years

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Google now in talks to make large investments in Airtel

After its more than Rs 34,000 crore investment in Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio Platforms, American internet giant Alphabet Inc’s Google could well be on its way to making “substantial investments, running into several thousands of crores of rupees”, into Bharti Airtel, Jio’s main rival. The Sundar Pichai-led company is in “advanced stage of negotiations” with Airtel for the “past nearly one year”, and the deal size could be “substantially large”, top sources have said.

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New 'BH' registration series for personal vehicles

The road transport ministry notified a new regime of “Bharat series (BH)” for registration of personal vehicles owned by defence personnel, employees of Central and state governments, PSUs and private sector companies and organizations, which have their offices in four or more states and UTs. This scheme will be voluntary.

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Robert F Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted prison release

A parole board calls for Sirhan Sirhan's release, but the decision now goes to California's governor.

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China Still Withholding "Critical Information" On COVID-19 Origins: Biden

President Joe Biden said Friday that China was withholding "critical information" on the origins of Covid-19 after the US intelligence community said it did not believe the virus was a bioweapon --...

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Covid origin: US spy agencies publish 'inconclusive' report

The office that oversees US spy agencies could not establish how the coronavirus pandemic began.

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The Papers: Brits die in Kabul and US prepares to strike back

The ongoing crisis and evacuation from Afghanistan leads many of this morning's front pages.

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US On Alert For More Kabul Attacks, Says Next Few Days Will Be Dangerous

U.S. forces helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee Taliban rule were on alert for more attacks on Friday after an ISIS suicide bombing killed at least 92 people, including 13 U.S. service...

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3rd Test: Resurgent Pujara leads India's resistance

An under-fire Cheteshwar Pujara (91*) played one of his most aggressive knocks as the Indian top order showed plenty of resolve to reach 215/2 and kept the third Test against England alive with two more days remaining. With this knock, Pujara overshadowed the two megastars in skipper Virat Kohli (45*) and the supremely-talented Rohit Sharma (59). At the close of play, India still trailed by 139 runs.

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Rise in Covid cases: Kerala reimposes Sunday lockdown

The Kerala government on Friday decided to continue with Sunday lockdown in view of the rising COVID-19 cases in the state.

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Kishwer Merchantt and Suyyash Rai blessed with a baby boy

Kishwer Merchantt and husband Suyyash Rai, who were expecting their first baby this month, have been blessed with a baby boy today (August 27). The actress shared the first picture with their baby boy on Instagram.

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Naseem Banu, the first female superstar of B'wood

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Afghanistan: US to continue Kabul evacuations 'until last moment'

The US is still evacuating Afghans desperate to leave, despite a credible threat of further attacks.

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Hurricane Ida: New Orleans braces for possible direct hit

Hurricane Ida is forecast to strike as a category 3 hurricane, the same as Katrina exactly 16 years ago.

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Westminster double murder: Man, 49, arrested

Sharon Pickles and Clinton Ashmore were both fatally stabbed in north-west London

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Indian-American gay couples find new forms of union amid stigma

Although gay marriage is legal in the US, Indian-American couples struggle to find priests to marry them.

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Ryan Tedder: Classic songs are strangling new music

New bands don't have a chance because everyone is streaming Queen and ABBA, says the OneRepublic star.

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Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in my area?

Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.

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No Sign Of Collusion Between Taliban And ISIS In Kabul Attack: Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden said Thursday he has seen no evidence that the Taliban colluded with Islamic State terrorists in carrying out the deadly attacks in Kabul.

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‘Jailer shameless, Tihar haven for criminals’

Reprimanding Tihar jail authorities in the severest possible terms for allegedly conniving with Unitech promoters Sanjay and Ajay Chandra to allow them to operate from inside the prison to scuttle the ongoing probe against them and "dissipate" their properties before the ED could seize them, the Supreme Court said the "maximum security prison" in the capital has become a safe haven for criminals and that the jail superintendent is "shameless".

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V-P Naidu to launch Times Litfest today

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'Sexual act by husband not rape, even if by force'

Sexual intercourse or sexual act by a man with his wife, who is not under 18 years of age, is “not rape even if it is by force or against her wish,” observed the Chhattisgarh high court while discharging a man of rape charges. The complainant had alleged that her husband had made “unnatural physical relation” with her several times.

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Govt's new rules may pave way for air taxis

India on Thursday notified a new set of liberal drone rules that could pave the way for these unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) soon carrying both goods for e-commerce and transporting people on air taxis. . “This (new) policy has been put in place under careful monitoring directly by the PM with trust (in users) as its basis and (to ensure) economic welfare of people,” K Vijay Raghavan, principal scientific advisor to the government said.​

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Chhattisgarh Congress crisis deepens

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Half of India’s adults have got at least 1 vaccine dose

Half of the country's adult population eligible for Covid vaccines has received at least one dose, which includes 99% coverage among healthcare workers and 100% front-line workers for the first dose. A little more than 60% of the over-60 population has also been covered by at least a first dose of the vaccine.

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Afghanistan: Biden vows to complete evacuations despite airport attack

Joe Biden says the Kabul airlift will go on, after bombings which killed 60, including 13 US troops.

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Covid: Vaccine complications dwarfed by virus risks

Researchers says despite stroke and clotting risks, Covid vaccines have substantial benefits.

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UK loses 83% of department stores since BHS collapsed

New research reveals the sharp decline of department stores since 2016 when BHS closed its doors.

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Covid jab side-effects 'mild' for at-risk children

Parents should be reassured by the findings, Bristol doctors say, following a small study.

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Peloton cuts price of bike as sales growth slows

It will make its flagship fitness bike cheaper as people head back to gyms to exercise.

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Man charged with contaminating supermarket goods

The 37-year-old was held after incidents at three stores in west London on Wednesday evening.

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World Leaders Condemn "Horrific" Attacks In Kabul

Deadly coordinated explosions on Thursday tore through crowds of people at Kabul airport hoping to board flights to safety, as countries raced to evacuate as many people as possible before an August...

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The Papers: 'Bloodbath at Kabul airport'

Reports of the twin bomb attacks in Afghanistan's capital feature across the front pages, alongside some dramatic photographs.

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Live: 60 people killed in Kabul airport attack; Islamic State takes responsibility

The Islamic State has taken responsibility for the twin suicide bombings outside the Kabul report which left at least 60 dead and scores injured on Thursday. Several countries have condemned the deadly blasts, this as the UN chief has called for a meeting of the permanent members of the UNSC. Stay with TOI for all the latest developments --

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3rd Test: Root puts England in command with third ton

Carrying on the best form of his life, England captain Joe Root scored his third century of the series against India to move his team into a prime position to win the third Test at Headingley on Thursday. Root struck 121 -- adding to knocks of 109 and 180* earlier in the series and three other three-figure scores in 2021 -- as England reached 423-8 at the end of Day 2, for a lead of 345 runs.

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Show of strength: Amarinder meets 55 MLAs, 8 MPs

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BA in talks over short-haul Gatwick flights

The airline confirmed it was talking with unions on plans to create a short-haul flight operation.

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NHS blood test tube shortage set to worsen

NHS England admits supplies of the tubes will become "even more constrained over the coming weeks".

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Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Kgothatso Montjane, South Africa's wheelchair tennis hope

South Africa's wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane is aiming for a medal at the Tokyo Paralympics.

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The English Riviera during the 2021 UK staycation

Photographer David Hares captures people enjoying the seaside during the staycation of 2021.

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Nile Rodgers offers career tips to young musicians

After months of staying at home, the music legend taught young Londoners the benefit of collaboration.

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Caste census: Cong asks govt to remove 50% quota cap

Congress has reminded the Centre that there is an urgent need to remove the 50% cap on reservations if measures for social justice are to have any real impact, seeking to lob a political hot potato towards the ruling BJP amid renewed hype over a caste census following the meeting of a Bihar delegation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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SC remark prompts WB to put brakes on Pegasus panel

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5 Food Combinations To Avoid To Keep Digestion Issues At Bay

Certain combinations of food can be unhealthy for your body. Here is a list of food combination you may avoid to keep digestion-related issues at bay.

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Car production in July hits lowest level since 1956

Microchip shortages and staff being told to self-isolate has contributed to shortages in production.

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Airline staff to face random dope tests

For the first time, India has proposed to conduct dope tests randomly on pilots, cabin crew and air traffic controllers (ATCOs). Aspiring pilots may be required to undergo tests for psychoactive substances before getting admission to a flying school. ​​ If an aviation personnel tests positive for the second time it could lead to suspension of licence for three years and a third time positive test could mean cancellation of licence.

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Govt vows 2 crore extra vaccine doses for staff

As many states gear up to open physical schools, more than two crore additional doses of Covid vaccine will be made available to states this month, the Centre said urging states to vaccinate all school teachers on priority before Teachers' Day on September 5. Overall, more than 60 crore doses have been administered so far, with nearly 50% of the 94 crore adult population receiving at least first dose of the jabs.

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'54% of senior citizens in pension schemes happy'

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'My husband refused a divorce for nine years'

Under orthodox Jewish law, a husband must give his wife a document to allow the marriage to end.

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Why China's Placing Such A Big And Risky Bet On Taliban

When the U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001, the global economy looked a lot different: Tesla Inc. wasn't a company, the iPhone didn't exist and artificial intelligence was best known as a Steven...

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Meet The Angel And Devil Of The Kapoor Khandaan - Khushi And Shanaya

No words needed for the adorable click of Khushi and Shanaya but Khushi captioned it anyway with a bunch of emojis

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CBI can’t keep sword hanging over accused: SC

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PMO clears 9 names for appointment as SC judges

The Prime Minister's Office is learnt to have cleared the nine names recommended by the Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana for appointment as judges of the apex court. They have been advised by the law ministry to undergo customary medical tests prior to issuance of warrants of appointment by the President.

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India needs to jab 1 cr/day to inoculate all by year end

Starting Thursday, India needs to average almost one crore doses per day till the end of the year to reach the target of fully vaccinating the entire adult population. To do this, it will have to nearly double the daily average it achieved in the best week so far — just under 59 lakh per day from June 19 to 25.

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Government revises bank pension plan

The government has announced changes to the pension scheme of public sector banks. For family members of employees, the ceiling on family pension has been lifted and, for current employees, the banks’ contribution to the scheme has been increased by four percentage points to 14% from earlier 10%.

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Reopen Delhi schools from next month, says panel

A committee of experts constituted by Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has suggested reopening of schools in Delhi for all classes in a phased manner from next month in the wake of significant improvement in the Covid-19 situation. The committee has suggested that the process be staggered. In the first phase, higher classes should be reopened, followed by the middle level classes and finally primary classes

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Afghanistan: UK nationals warned not to travel to Kabul airport

The updated Foreign Office advice says there is an "ongoing and high threat of terrorist attack".

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Lee Peacock: Westminster murders suspect found with critical injuries

Police were searching for 49-year-old Lee Peacock in connection with the deaths of two people in Westminster.

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3rd Test, Day 1: Anderson Sparks Collapse Before Openers Frustrate India

India vs England: Pacer James Anderson ripped through the top order as India collapsed to 78 all out in the third Test at Headingley before openers Rory Burns and Haseeb Hameed capped a...

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Vijay Mallya files plea in UK high court

Fugitive Indian businessman Vijay Mallya has filed papers in the UK high court seeking permission to appeal against his bankruptcy order. Mallya (65) was declared bankrupt by the insolvency and companies court (ICC) of the high court on July 26 this year. His name is now listed in the individual insolvency register.

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Afghanistan: Taliban committed to post-deadline safe passage, US says

The US says it will hold the Taliban to a promise to let people leave Afghanistan after 31 August.

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Tokyo Paralympics: The lowdown on being disabled in Japan

From moon riders to job quotas, three residents give the lowdown on being disabled in Japan.

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Kamala Harris Delays Vietnam Trip After Mystery "Health Incident"

The CIA sees a "very strong possibility" that the syndrome is intentionally caused, and that Russia could be responsible, but is withholding definitive conclusions pending further investigation.

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Covid infection protection waning in double jabbed

Experts say it is to be expected and boosters may be needed, at least for some people, ahead of winter.

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Just Eat announces 1,500 new jobs in North East

The food delivery platform will invest £100m to create 1,500 new customer service roles.

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Consultation begins on beaver reintroductions

The UK government is seeking people's views on whether beavers should return to England's rivers.

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UK self-catering holiday prices soar in pandemic

Holidaymakers are paying an average of £300 more per week than before the pandemic, analysis suggests.

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Climate change: Consumer 'confusion' threatens net zero homes plan

Plans to decarbonise homes are too complicated and confusing, say consumer and industry groups.

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Smoking surge in young during Covid lockdown

The number of 18 to 34-year-olds smoking increased by a quarter in England during the first lockdown.

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Business still has time to help Afghans - AirBnB boss

Co-founder Brian Chesky urges more firms to help after promising free lodging for 20,000 refugees.

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Serial thief targets designer frames in opticians across Scotland

Frames worth tens of thousands of pounds have been taken across Scotland by what retailers claim is the same thief.

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Karnataka becomes first state to implement NEP

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BJP signals it’s open to caste census, keeps eye on Nitish

BJP has signalled that it is open to the idea of a caste census without getting into specifics such as a likely timeline while keeping a wary eye on ally Nitish Kumar's attempts to raise stakes over OBC politics by calling for a caste count. The Centre is unlikely to announce a caste census in a hurry. The stalled regular census cannot be rejigged at present, given much of the process is online and altering codes is not easy.

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Form special force to guard courts, judges: Bar Council

Referring to the killing of a judge in Jharkhand and crimes committed frequently within court premises across the country and clashes between lawyers and police, the Bar Council of India, the apex statutory body to regulate Bar, has pleaded the Supreme Court that a specialised security force be formed under the control of the judiciary to provide protection to judges and court premises instead of relying on police.

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Union minister Rane gets bail at midnight, will move HC

Union Cabinet minister Narayan Rane, 69, arrested on Tuesday after a Ratnagiri court refused him transit pre-arrest bail in FIRs over his 'slap' remark against CM Uddhav Thackeray, was granted bail by a Mahad magistrate minutes before midnight. The procedure in filing the case diary was not as mandated and custodial interrogation of Rane was not needed, said the judicial magistrate first class in his order.

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Modi, Putin discuss steps to ensure regional security

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'Afghanistan shouldn't be used by Pak-based terrorists'

While expressing concern over the "grave humanitarian crisis" unfolding in Afghanistan, India Tuesday yet again voiced its apprehension about the security situation as it said Afghan territory should not be used by Pakistan-based terror groups to target any country in the neighbourhood.

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Income cannot be sole basis to decide creamy layer: SC

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The Papers: 'Race' to leave Kabul and Charlie Watts' tributes

The final days of the UK evacuations from Afghanistan and the death of the Rolling Stones drummer are the focus for the front pages.

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Joe Biden Remarks On Afghanistan Delayed By 4.5 Hours: White House

President Joe Biden will deliver a speech on the final stages of the evacuation from Afghanistan at 4:30 pm (2030 GMT) on Tuesday, the White House said, after a delay of more than four hours.

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Janhvi Kapoor's Birthday Wish For Trainer Namrata Purohit Is Too Cute

"Continue shining and keeping us all sane (and fit)," wrote Janhvi Kapoor

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Afghanistan: 'The sooner we finish, the better,' says Joe Biden

The US president says US troops are on track to end evacuations by a 31 August deadline.

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'Tom Cruise is in my Warwickshire garden'

A request to land a helicopter carrying an unnamed VIP leads to an encounter with Hollywood royalty.

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Charlie Watts: The life of a Rolling Stone in pictures

A look back at the life of the iconic rock 'n' roll drummer, who has died at the age of 80.

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Retail survivors: The London shops that have been trading for centuries

Four London retail survivors explain how they are faring after 18 months of unprecedented turmoil.

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How to keep your cool when the office heats up

Buildings that are too hot are bad for your health and productivity but simple measures can help.

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How Saif-Soha, Taimur-Inaaya Celebrated Raksha Bandhan This Year

"Missed you Saba Ali Khan, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan," wrote Soha Ali Khan

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Boris Johnson Speaks To Joe Biden On Kabul Evacuation Efforts

Afghanistan crisis: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden agreed on Monday to work together to ensure all those eligible to leave Afghanistan were able to.

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The Papers: Kabul airlift deadline amid Taliban 'red line'

Tuesday's front pages continue to focus on the international evacuation operation from Afghanistan.

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To Birthday Girl Gauahar Khan, With Love From Husband Zaid Darbar

"It was the day I proposed my wife and it's been a year since she said yes," wrote Zaid Darbar

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How To Eat White Rice On A Diet: Follow These Healthy Cooking Tips!

If you're watching your weight, but don't want to forgo rice, you must switch to healthier cooking methods. Read on for cooking tips for healthy rice dishes!

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1.6 crore people in India have missed their 2nd shot

At least 1.6 crore people in India are yet to get second shot of the Covid vaccine 16 weeks after their first, the longest recommended gap between two shots. Over a crore of them are among the elderly, and the rest are from other vulnerable groups such as health and frontline workers and those aged over 45.

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Army women break another glass ceiling

Five women officers from "combat-support arms" have for the first time been cleared for promotion to the rank of Colonel (time-scale) in the Army after completing 26 years of service like their male counterparts. The promotion of the five women officers is the outcome of a Supreme Court order to the 13-lakh strong Army last year to end gender bias and grant permanent commission (PC) to women officers in eight more branches.

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Live: Weekly Covid cases fall in all major states

India reported 25,072 new Covid-19 cases and 389 deaths in the last 24 hours, making it the lowest in 160 days, as per health ministry's updated bulletin on Monday. Stay with TOI for all updates --

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Live: Encounter starts in Sopore, operation under way

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Proud Boys leader sentenced for burning Black Lives Matter flag

Enrique Tarrio admitted to burning a Black Lives Matter flag, stolen from a church, in July.

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TV has 'utterly failed' disabled people, writer Jack Thorne says

Screenwriter Jack Thorne describes disability as the "forgotten diversity" in the media industry.

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Rugby boy completes 150-mile walk to visit grandparents

Arthur Mortimer, 15, takes on the fundraising feat having not seen his nan and grandad for 18 months.

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How To Make No-Butter Butter Chicken: A Low-Fat Way To Enjoy The Classic Chicken Curry

Butter Chicken Is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after Indian chicken curries, but what if we told you that there is a low-fat recipe for the same that uses no butter at all? Interested to know...

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Kohli's Team Will Play How It Plays, We Will Not Get Too Distracted: Root

England vs India: Joe Root said England will not get distracted by the "theatre" surrounding the game, adding that India will play how they play but the hosts will be "genuine" to themselves in the...

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Love Island crowns winners on summer return

The winning couple are named on the latest series of the ITV2 dating show.

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Bangle Seller Attacked In Indore Accused Of Molesting Minor, Case Filed

A bangle seller beaten up and robbed in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly using a fake Hindu name, has been accused of molestation and sexual harassment and a police case has been filed against...

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Live: 'US believes it can evacuate Americans by Aug 31'

Pakistan and its intelligence service have played a key role in fostering the Taliban and allowing it to eventually take over Afghanistan, a top Republican lawmaker has alleged, stating that it is disgusting to watch Islamabad celebrate the group's victory that will bring 'untold brutality' to Afghans. Stay with TOI for all the latest developments-

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Afghanistan: US aims to complete evacuations by deadline

Allies step up calls to extend a 31 August withdrawal, but the Taliban insist this will violate a deal.

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Afghanistan: Person on no-fly list flown to UK during Kabul evacuation

However they are not deemed a person of interest to security agencies or police after an investigation.

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M25: Crash involving lorry, minibus and car closes part of motorway

The ambulance service says it is treating several people involved in the crash near Waltham Abbey.

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Amarinder calls remarks by Sidhu advisers 'atrocious', 'anti-India'

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Tennessee Floods: Rural roads, state highways and bridges were washed out and widespread power outages affected thousands of people.

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Afghanistan: PM to press Biden to delay Kabul withdrawal

Boris Johnson will request more time to evacuate people during a G7 meeting on Tuesday.

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Coronavirus: Young people warn of long Covid amid jab drive

The government says it has met its target to offer all 16 and 17-year-olds in England a vaccine.

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Nord Stream 2: Russia must not use gas pipeline as weapon, says Merkel

The German chancellor says Moscow could face sanctions if it uses Nord Stream 2 against Ukraine.

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Despite having no 4G services, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited's subscribers share hasn't been affected, rather between 2016-17 and 2020-21 it has risen.

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Britain To Push For Sanctions On Taliban At G7 Meeting: Report

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson currently leads the group that includes the United States, Italy, France, Germany, Japan and Canada.

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States need to boost Covid care facilities for kids: Panel

A committee of experts has warned of an imminent third wave of Covid that could peak around October and sought better medical preparedness for children who might be at similar risk as adults. The report of the committee has noted that "paediatric facilities - doctors, staff, equipment like ventilators, ambulances, etc. are nowhere close to what may be required in case a large number of children become infected". The report has been submitted to the PMO.

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Afghanistan crisis shows why CAA is needed: Puri

Amid the ongoing evacuation from Afghanistan, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday that the problems faced by the Sikh and Hindu communities point to why the enactment of the Citizenship Amendment Act was necessary. "Recent developments in our volatile neighbourhood & the way Sikhs & Hindus are going through a harrowing time are precisely why it was necessary to enact the Citizenship Amendment Act," Puri tweeted.

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Covid: Government warns Covid test firms over misleading prices

More than 80 Covid test firms are issued with warnings and could be removed from the government's website.

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Snowdon: 'This is the worst queuing I can remember'

A group maintaining the mountain warns of the pressures large numbers of visitors bring.

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'You can change your life with sport'

Paralympic wheelchair basketball player Lucy Robinson wants to inspire others.

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Why a US military base became a centre for Chinese Covid conspiracies

Apparent Chinese propaganda efforts are spreading ahead of a US report on Covid-19 origins.

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Why phone scams are so difficult to tackle

Phone fraud, both via calls and text messages, has soared during the pandemic.

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Kamala Harris joins diplomatic charm offensive in South East Asia

The US vice-president's trip to the region falls in the shadow of a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Newspaper headlines: PM delay plea to Biden and UK evacuation steps up

Reports Boris Johnson will ask the US to keep troops at Kabul airport for longer leads many papers.

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Ex-Trinamool Minister Who Joined BJP Arrested In Cheating Case

Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was also the Textile Minister in the Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal government.

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Indian-origin SA people get threats, go into panic mode

As uneasy calm settled over the troubled KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces of South Africa, worst affected in the July violence following the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma, cracks are beginning to show. Their prime targets - Indian-origin South Africans in Durban and Johannesburg - say they have been receiving WhatsApp messages threatening renewed or 'Part-II' of the violence, asking "Indians to go back from where they came".

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U20 Sprinter Runs 100m In Incredible 9.86s In Women's Relay Event

Namibia's Christine Mboma ran her 100m in 9.86 seconds in the women's 4x100m relay event at the World Athletics U20 Championships.

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2nd Test: Vaughan Questions Lack Of Intervention By England Coach

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan questioned the lack of intervention by head coach Chris Silverwood in the first session of the final day in which India clawed their way back through the...

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Shah Rukh-Shehnaaz Lala, Anushka-Karnesh, Priyanka-Siddharth: Celebs speak about siblings

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Storm Henri makes landfall at Rhode Island

More than 120,000 homes are without power as millions of people warned to expect significant damage.

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Lukaku 'unplayable' on dream second Chelsea debut in win over Arsenal

Romelu Lukaku's second debut for Chelsea turns into a dream afternoon in an "unplayable" performance against Arsenal which the player himself describes as "dominant".

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'Race should not be a factor in my destiny'

A young Londoner beats 23,000 other entrants in one of the country's largest anti-racism competitions.

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Dorothy Butler Gilliam: 'I am not a maid, I am a reporter'

The first black female reporter on the Washington Post says some colleagues would pretend not to know her.

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Algeria's desperate wildfire fight: Buckets and branches

Despite a huge military budget, oil-rich Algeria is ill-equipped to tackle annual fires.

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Love Island: Is the dating show's honeymoon phase over?

The ITV show sparked record complaints, so as the latest series ends, is the magic starting to fade?

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Tabletop gaming: The therapy of fighting with miniature dragons

The popularity of gaming during the pandemic helped with mental health and family life, say fans.

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Sent to Halifax: One town's asylum story

What life is like for asylum seekers in a Yorkshire town - and what locals think about accepting more.

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OnlyFans: How it handles illegal sex videos - BBC investigation

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Happy Raksha Bandhan 2021: Here's How You Can Wish Your Siblings

Raksha Bandhan celebrates and honours the bond of love and respect between siblings

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For TN loss of 2 LS seats in '60s, HC moots 5,600cr in damages

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Afghanistan faces economic shock as sanctions replace aid

As the Taliban attempt the precarious shift from insurgent movement to functioning government, Afghanistan is facing the heightened risk of a financial collapse after being propped up for the past two decades by foreign aid that now accounts for nearly half its legal economy. United States and the international community are already shutting the flow of money, leaving Afghanistan in the stranglehold of sanctions that were designed to cut the Taliban off from the global financial system.

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Taliban co-founder Abdul Ghani Baradar in Kabul to hammer out govt

Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar arrived in Kabul on Saturday to join negotiations with the Afghan and insurgent leaders. "Talks for an interim government have been going on between insurgents and Afghan politicians led by former president Hamid Karzai and former foreign minister and Afghanistan chief executive Abdullah Abdullah since the fall of Kabul after lightning advances by Taliban fighters. Negotiations are on," Ahmadullah Waseq, deputy, Taliban cultural affairs committee, said.

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"Tragic, Dangerous": UK's Tony Blair Blasts "Abandonment" Of Afghanistan

Tony Blair said Western allies' current strategy would harm them long-term.

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Newspaper headlines: Blair's attack on US exit, and UN aid warning

Former UK prime minister Tony Blair's comments on Afghanistan make many of Sunday's front pages.

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New York City On Alert As Hurricane Henri Threatens US Coast

A swath of the US East Coast, including New York City, was under alert Saturday, as storm Henri was upgraded to what could be the first hurricane in 30 years to hit New England.

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Over 150 Indians 'detained' in Afghanistan by Taliban, released later

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Live: 'India can operate 2 flights daily for Kabul evacuation'

Taliban denied the abduction of over 150 people, mostly Indians, from an area close to the Hamid Karzai International Airport on Saturday. Afghan media clarified that all Indian citizens were safe in Kabul and their documents were being processed for evacuation. Stay with TOI for all the latest developments --

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Live: Tamil Nadu extends lockdown by 2 weeks

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Rakhi Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images, Facebook & Whatsapp status

Raksha Bandhan also known as Rakhi will be observed on Sunday, August 22. Here is a look at some wishes, quotes, images, and Facebook and Whatsapp status to share with your brothers and sisters this Raksha Bandhan.

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The Hundred final - Southern Brave beat Birmingham Phoenix to win men's title

Watch as Southern Brave are crowned the first men's Hundred champions after beating Birmingham Phoenix by 32 runs in an action-packed Lord's final.

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Thousands Protest In London Decrying Taliban Takeover Of Afghanistan

Thousands rallied in central London on Saturday to protest the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban and show solidarity with Afghans opposed to the new regime in Kabul.

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Lionel Messi Can Make His PSG Debut Against Reims: Mauricio Pochettino

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UAE To Temporarily Host 5,000 Afghans At US Request

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The Hundred: Southern Brave beat Birmingham Phoenix to win men's title

Southern Brave are crowned the first men's Hundred champions after beating Birmingham Phoenix by 32 runs in an action-packed Lord's final.

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OnlyFans porn ban a 'kick in the teeth' for creators

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Computer Space and beyond: 50 years of gaming

From an arcade game to a multi-billion pound industry, the BBC charts the ups and downs of video games.

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Taliban Websites Disappear From Internet, Reason Unclear: Report

The official websites of the Taliban, who swept to power in Afghanistan on the back of a lightning offensive last week, appeared to have vanished from the internet late on Friday.

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Attack On US Forces Will Be Met With Swift Response: Biden Warns Taliban

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Centre stockpiling drugs to fight another Covid wave

The government has kickstarted an exercise to create a national stockpile of critical medicines for Covid-19 to tide over the challenges around affordability and accessibility as it prepares for a possible third wave. To begin with, buffer stocks of 15-odd medicines, including anti-viral Remdesivir, key antibiotics Tocilizumab, and black fungus drug Amphotericin B will be maintained, after supplies are procured through the tendering process, sources told TOI

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Taxes on fuel trigger worry at RBI policy panel’s meet

The government's move to pass on increases in global crude oil price to consumers, but prevent corrections through higher taxes, has raised concerns on inflation among RBI's monetary policy committee members. The minutes of the MPC meeting released on Friday reveal that, worried by inflation, one member had voted to raise the reverse repo, the rate at which banks lend to the RBI. This rate is outside the remit of the MPC, which votes only on the repo rate.

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House prices: Demand changes, not tax waiver, pushed prices up

The stamp duty holiday did not cause rising house prices, the Resolution Foundation think tank says.

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Covid: CO2 monitors pledged to aid school ventilation

Schools in England are to be given CO2 monitors to as part of plans to limit the spread of Covid.

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The West End star who worked as carer during lockdown

As theatres reopen, actors like Stephen Beckett have been swapping their lockdown jobs for their place on the stage once more.

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In the renewed tussle between Bihar politician Lalu Yadav's sons Tejashwi and Tej Pratap, the former has taken on his elder sibling, according to sources, with a punchline not without a tinge of...

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Reports of reprisals, targeted killings by Taliban fuel Af fears

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said destructive forces and people following the ideology of creating empires using terror as a tool have an ephemeral dominance and they cannot suppress humanity forever. The Prime Minister's comments come in the wake of Taliban's stunningly rapid takeover of Afghanistan.

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Ever Given: Cargo ship returns through Suez Canal it blocked

Global trade was disrupted in March when the massive container ship became stuck in the waterway.

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Newspaper headlines: Evacuation efforts in Kabul and Al-Qaeda warning

The continuing situation in Afghanistan dominates most of the front pages.

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Afghanistan: The desperate scramble to escape

The BBC witnesses scenes of chaos and panic as thousands still crowd Kabul's airport.

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A lorry driver shortage is leaving shelves empty, and one group wants 10,000 EU visas granted to solve it.

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A family of three may have been killed by toxic algae blooms on a hiking trail, investigators say.

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US Troops Exited Kabul Airport To Retrieve 169 People: Pentagon

US troops briefly exited Kabul airport at one point during ongoing evacuation operations to retrieve 169 people from inside the city, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Friday.

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Nine Afghan girl robotics team members safe in Qatar

The all-girls team, known as the "Afghan Dreamers" have made headlines around the world.

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Bournemouth boy, 13, dies of suspected drug overdose

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after Mehmet Altun, 13, became ill in Bournemouth and died.

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Her second album, One In A Million, is streaming for the first time, 20 years after her death.

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Canada election: How vaccine mandates became an issue

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau will mandate vaccines for all Canadian travellers if re-elected next month.

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How virtual reality can help to recruit and train staff

VR headsets are making a leap from fun gimmick to serious tool for firms' workforce management.

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The Papers: 'Bad call, minister' as pressure increases on Raab

Some of the papers focus on the future of the foreign secretary over his handling of the Afghanistan crisis.

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Amid Af concerns, India slams Pak’s ‘state hospitality’ for terror groups

With concerns mounting about the possibility that Afghanistan could now be used as a terror launch pad, India said at the UN Security Council Thursday the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the country since the Taliban takeover would only embolden terror groups active in the region, including Pakistan-based LeT and JeM, which continued to enjoy “state hospitality”.

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SC: Arrest shouldn’t be done as routine

Holding personal liberty as an important aspect of constitutional mandate, the Supreme Court has said that arrests should not be done in a routine manner when the accused is cooperating in a probe and there is no reason to believe that s/he will abscond or influence the investigation.

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Gujarat HC stays some sections of ‘anti-love jihad’ law

The Gujarat high court on Thursday stayed six amended provisions in the anti-conversion law covering interfaith marriages, popularly known as “anti-love jihad law”. The court clarified that the amended sections would not apply in cases of inter-religious marriages, which take place without force, allurement or fraudulent means.

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Apni Party member shot dead in J&K

Terrorists shot dead a senior Apni Party member outside his residence at Devsar in south Kashmir's Kulgam on Thursday, making him the fourth political functionary to be killed in J&K since last week after a husband-wife panchayat duo and a constituency in-charge of BJP.​

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Afghanistan: Taliban carrying out door-to door manhunt, report says

The militants are searching for those who worked with Nato forces, a UN document warns.

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Baby bats babble like humans

Babbling in baby bats bears a striking resemblance to human infants learning to talk, researchers find.

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OnlyFans to ban sexually explicit content

The online subscription site will prevent users from posting content showing 'sexually explicit conduct'.

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Hostage crisis looming: Alarm over US-trained Afghan forces falling into Taliban hands

A hostage trade-off situation is developing in Afghanistan between the US and Taliban amid growing concerns about the medieval mob that has overrun Kabul gaining access to sophisticated American armaments including Black Hawk helicopters and A-29 attack planes. Thousands of Americans and their Afghan cohorts are stuck outside Kabul airport perimeter, with Taliban controlling access.

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At UNSC, India slams Pakistan on terror, takes dig at China

India on Thursday trained its guns on Pakistan at the UN Security Council and said “when we see state hospitality being extended to those with the blood of innocents on their hands, we should never lack the courage to call out their double-speak.” Chairing a briefing on ‘Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts', external affairs minister said Pakistan-based terror groups like LeT and JeM continue to operate with both impunity and encouragement.

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Why Google is upset with this feature in Microsoft Windows 11

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'Afghan footballer dies in fall from plane at Kabul airport'

An Afghan national team footballer died in a fall from a US plane at Kabul airport on Monday, the Afghan news agency Ariana said on Thursday.

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Karvy chairman arrested for defaulting bank loan

Karvy Stock Broking Ltd chairman C Parthasarathy was arrested by Hyderabad police's detective department sleuths for allegedly defaulting the loan taken from IndusInd Bank on Thursday.

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Morrisons backs US firm's improved takeover offer

The supermarket has agreed to a bid worth £7bn from a US private equity group, ditching a lower offer from another firm.

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Blue singer Lee Ryan tells court he cannot afford £1,500 fine

The 38-year-old singer was banned from driving for 12 months and given a fine.

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Haiti earthquake: Rescue efforts continue in Les Cayes

The death toll from the 7.2-magnitude quake is now over 2,000, with many still missing in towns like Les Cayes.

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Exiled 200 years ago, Afghan royals introduced basmati to Doon

Their ancestors founded the last dynasty of Afghanistan, were exiled to India by the British and lived out their days in the Doon valley. Now, in a quiet pocket of Dehradun, seven descendants of the Afghan royals, who introduced Basmati to Dehradun, live as a family of farmers.

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Could have been bystander: Court clears man in 1993 riots case

Twenty-eight years after a now-62-year-old man was accused of being part of a mob of around 400 who were hurling stones, soda bottles and fire balls at each other during communal riots in the city, a sessions court acquitted him after observing that even if it’s assumed that he was on the spot, it is possible that he was just an innocent bystander.

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India may not commit to ‘net zero’ emission timeline

India may not commit to the 'net zero' mid-century emission timeline as is being pushed by the US, UK and EU but the country appears to be amenable to an idea of putting out an enhanced target of climate action by aggregating all the new steps it has already been taking beyond its existing pledge under the Paris Agreement.

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Women seek right to worship deities inside Kashi mosque

A Varanasi court on Wednesday sought response from the UP government, Gyanvapi mosque management committee and Kashi Vishwanath temple trust on a suit filed by five Hindu women seeking restoration of worship rights of goddess and other deities inside the old temple complex, which was allegedly converted into a mosque during Mughal rule.

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Women save more in Jan Dhan Yojana accounts

Average balances maintained by women in Jan Dhan Yojana accounts are 30% more than men according to an industry report. The study published by Women’s World Banking and Bank of Baroda estimates that by serving 10 crore low-income women public sector banks could attract Rs 25,000 crore in deposits and empower 40 crore low-income Indians.

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India and US double down on ties, coordination

As developments in Afghanistan throw up whole new challenges, India and US are doubling down on their partnership. Government sources said on the ground in Kabul, the US prioritised Indian aircraft at the airport which is currently under their control, to enable India to evacuate its embassy staff and officials in an Indian Air Force aircraft. This helped India move swiftly and virtually in the nick of time.

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Taliban destroy statue of Shia foe from 1990s civil war

The Taliban have blown up the statue of a Shia militia leader who had fought against them during Afghanistan's civil war in the 1990s, according to photos circulating on social media Wednesday. The statue depicted Abdul Ali Mazari, a militia leader killed by the Taliban in 1996, when the Islamic militants seized power from rival warlords. Mazari was a champion of Afghanistan's ethnic Hazara minority, Shia who were persecuted under the Sunni Taliban's earlier rule.

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Sedition charge on 91-year-old Samajwadi Party MP

Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal, Dr Shafiqur Rahman Barq, has been booked for equating the Taliban occupation of Afghanistan with India's freedom struggle.

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The Papers: MPs condemn US president, and Johnson 'humiliated'

Most of Thursday's front pages lead on reaction from UK politicians to the crisis in Afghanistan.

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WHO Slams Wealthy Nations' Rush Towards COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

The World Health Organization condemned Wednesday the rush by wealthy countries to provide Covid vaccine booster shots, while millions around the world have yet to receive a single dose.

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Taliban Cannot Access Afghanistan's Reserves: Central Bank Chief

Despite its swift takeover of the government in Afghanistan, the Taliban will not have access to most of the nation's cash and gold stocks, the central bank chief said Wednesday.

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Make your work easy in the kitchen and amp up your cooking skills with these easy tips and tricks!

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Confident China Will Cooperate On Covid Origins Probe: WHO

Just days after Beijing rejected calls for a renewed probe into the origins of Covid-19, the World Health Organization said Wednesday it remained confident China would cooperate in the investigation.

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Covid vaccine for kids likely in Sept or soon after: Expert

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Voda Idea falls Rs 150cr short on payment of licence fee

As it fights a desperate survival battle amidst heavy losses and mounting debt, Vodafone Idea has failed to pay the full licence fee to the government for the first quarter of this fiscal, with a shortfall of nearly Rs 150 crore.

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US blocks Taliban access to Afghan central bank assets

The Biden administration has blocked access to Afghan central bank assets in the US to ensure that they are not available to the Taliban, an administration official said on Tuesday.

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Tharoor cleared of charges in wife Sunanda’s death case

A Delhi court on Wednesday gave a clean chit to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in the case of the death of his wife, Sunanda Pushkar. Special judge Geetanjali Goel discharged Tharoor of all charges in a hearing conducted through video-conferencing. A detailed copy of the order spelling out the reasons has not yet been released. After the judge pronounced the verdict, Tharoor said he was "grateful" and it has been "seven and a half years of absolute torture".

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India, US seek inclusive govt in Afghanistan with no place for terror

India and the US, along with some other countries that participated on Wednesday in a briefing-cum-conversation with US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman, agreed that it is important to work for as representative and as inclusive a government as possible in Afghanistan, reports Sachin Parashar. Another sentiment to emerge from the talks was that no part of Afghanistan should be allowed to turn into a terror safe haven.

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Cabinet okays HFC phase-down from 2032 plan

The Centre on Wednesday approved India's ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on phasing down climate-damaging refrigerant Hydroflurocarbons (HFCs). The Amendment to gradually reduce use of HFCs by the late 2040s was adopted by 197 countries in Rwanda in October 2016.

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Taliban Gained "Fair Amount" Of US Defense Equipment: White House

The White House acknowledged Tuesday that the Taliban had amassed a significant amount of US military equipment after seizing control of Afghanistan following two decades of war with American forces.

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Plea To Interrogate Kerala Journalist Siddique Kappan Again Dismissed

A Mathura court has dismissed the UP STF's plea to interrogate alleged PFI activist-cum-Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan, facing terror charges, about some incriminating document found in his Delhi...

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"I Saw Him Before You," Kerala Nurse Tells Rahul Gandhi's Staff In Video

A packet of sweets, a hug and memories rekindled with a meeting were the highlights of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit to Wayanad on Tuesday. Rajamma Vavathil, one of the nurses who took care of...

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Film buff rescues more than 20,000 VHS tapes set for dump

A video shop owner travelled from Liverpool to Dundee to pick up the massive haul from a collector.

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Afghanistan crisis: Islamic emirate at doorsteps poses a challenge to India

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan brings into being a new Islamic emirate at India’s doorstep that is likely to be a lightning rod for Islamists everywhere with implications for India as regards terrorism and radicalisation.

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Covid-19: India reaches new peak of 88 lakh vaccinations in a day

A day after India scaled a new peak with 88.13 lakh doses of anti-Covid jabs given in a single day, daily vaccinations appeared to maintain its pace with nearly 54 lakh doses given till 9pm on Tuesday, reports Sushmi Dey. While the rise in daily vaccination is largely driven by those initiating their first dose, there is also a slight week on week increase in recipients of second dose.

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NIA arrests 2 Kerala women, says linked to IS terror module

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday arrested two women residents of Kannur in Kerala, who were said to be highly radicalised, with one of whom having travelled to Iran to join Islamic State terror outfit in Syria while the other was ready to make the journey to an IS-controlled territory.

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Can’t file rape case at drop of hat to settle scores: Delhi HC

False allegations of rape and molestation made at the drop of a hat, in a “very casual manner”, not only trivialise serious offences but also leave the accused stigmatised for life, Delhi High Court said while emphasising that such cases needed to be dealt with an iron hand “due to the serious nature of the offences”.

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India must help all Afghans, shelter Hindus & Sikhs, PM tells CCS meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told the Cabinet Committee on Security that India must not only protect its citizens but also provide refuge to Sikh and Hindu minorities and help all Afghans who are looking to India for help.

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Mumbai, Chennai & 10 other cities to see sea levels rise in 30 yrs: Nasa

Indian coastal areas will face a sea level rise of 0.1 metre to 0.3 metre in the next two to three decades due to global warming, with Bhavnagar in Gujarat facing a rise of 0.22 metres that may submerge vast low-lying areas, a projection by Nasa has said.

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SC insists Centre file response affidavit to PILs seeking probe into Pegasus ‘snooping’

The Supreme Court on Tuesday compelled a reluctant Centre to file a response affidavit to PILs seeking inquiry into alleged misuse of military-grade spyware Pegasus to snoop on phones of journalists, politicians and activists despite the government's vehement reiteration of its readiness to divulge everything to a technical expert committee for scrutiny.

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India to go with democratic bloc on recognising Taliban

India will align itself with the responses of the democratic bloc of countries on whether the incoming Taliban regime can be recognised, and much depends on the conduct of the new masters of Afghanistan in the weeks ahead. Unlike in the past when India — as most other nations — did not recognise the Taliban regime led by Mullah Omer, fresh considerations may be at work in the current situation.

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Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Lahore statue vandalised again

A man associated with an extremist religious group was arrested in Lahore on Tuesday for vandalising the statue of Sikh leader Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Lahore Fort.

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Give CBI autonomy like EC, CAG: Madras HC to Centre

The Madras high court issued a slew of directives to the Centre on Tuesday to “release the caged parrot” that the CBI has supposedly become, including bringing an Act granting statutory status with more powers and greater jurisdiction to the agency so that it becomes “more independent” like the Election Commission and Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.

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BJP constituency in-charge killed in J&K

Terrorists in J&K shot dead BJP's Kulgam constituency in-charge on Tuesday, less than 10 days after two Lashkar-e-Taiba gunmen barged into an unprotected house in Anantnag to kill a sarpanch from the saffron party and his panchayat member wife.

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Evacuation of embassy personnel from Kabul to India completed

The ambassador and all staff of the Indian embassy in Kabul were evacuated on August 17. But the embassy is officially not yet closed. “In view of the prevailing circumstances, it has been decided that our Ambassador in Kabul and his Indian staff will move to India immediately.” MEA spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi wrote on Twitter.

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Afghanistan: Mysterious Taliban spokesman finally shows his face

The spokesman has appeared in public for the first time. But is there more than one Zabihullah Mujahid?

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The Papers: UK's refugee plan 'big-hearted', or 'not enough'

Many of the papers focus on the UK's plan to resettle 20,000 Afghan refugees as part of a new scheme.

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Rohit Sharma's Pic With Wife Ritika Sajdeh Has A Heart-Warming Message

Rohit Sharma shared a pic with his wife Ritika Sajdeh on Instagram with a heart-warming message for his followers.

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From Madras High Court, An Order To "Release Caged Parrot CBI"

The Central Bureau of Investigation should be an autonomous body reporting only to parliament, the Madras High Court said on Tuesday.

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UK to welcome 20,000 Afghans amid Taliban takeover

Some 5,000 refugees will be eligible under a new scheme in the first year, on top of 5,000 Afghan staff.

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We have lives away from industry: Sidharth Malhotra

Sidharth Malhotra is currently riding high on the success of his recently released war film, ‘Shershaah’. The actor has left everyone impressed with his impeccable performance as Param Vir Chakra awardee Captain Vikram Batra. Celebrating the success of the film with ETimes, the actor spoke at length about the overwhelming response he’s been fetching. He also went on to reveal how Vikram Batra’s family and fiancée reacted to the film.

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Home Depot 'discriminated against BLM supporter'

The US DIY chain tried to stop a worker from raising issues of racial harassment with managers, a watchdog claims.

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Afghanistan: What's the impact of Taliban's return on international order?

What is the diplomatic fallout and how allies and rivals are looking at the US following the Taliban takeover?

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Afghanistan: Female Kabul resident fears for future under Taliban

A woman shares her story of the day the Taliban arrived - and why she has lost all hope.

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Art: Paintings by Sir Kyffin Williams sell for £39,000

The artworks, by one of Wales' most renowned artists, are described as "a truly wonderful find".

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California man sues after being startled by dumpster-diving bear

A dumpster-diving bear allegedly "startled" the man and caused him to fall and hurt himself.

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Afghanistan: Will it become haven for terror with the Taliban in power?

The Taliban are back, 20 years after being ousted for supporting terror groups. Will they do the same?

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Why is the Taliban's Kabul victory being compared to the fall of Saigon?

Many have drawn parallels with America's withdrawal from Vietnam in 1975 - but is this fair?

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Covid: Summer schools help students make up for lost time

Most of the government's summer school funding in England is being used to help Year 6s make the move to Year 7.

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Images show decline of California's 'life source'

Justin Sullivan has been following California's second-largest reservoir's falling water levels.

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Love and money: 'I borrowed from a friend, it went wrong'

After sleeping on the night bus with her daughter, Jo was forced to borrow money.

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Afghanistan refugees scheme to be detailed by UK government

The new scheme will be aimed at helping those most in need, including women and girls, No 10 says.

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Covid testing is rip-off, says former regulator

Lord Tyrie, ex-boss of the competition watchdog, says it was slow to react to complaints about providers.

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No need to swap data for drinks, says privacy body

Some pub ordering apps ask too many questions, but you can refuse, says the information watchdog.

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UK blood supplies to be used to make life-saving drug

Plasma from donors in England can now be used for the medicine, after a previous ban on UK supplies.

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New police CCTV use rules criticised as bare bones

However, the guidelines empowered police and maintained public trust, the Home Office says.

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Line of Duty stars to go head-to-head at National Television Awards

Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar and Martin Compston are nominated for the National Television Awards.

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What next for Afghanistan's economy?

Now that the Taliban are back in control of the country, can its financial system function?

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I stand squarely behind decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan: Biden

Biden returned to the White House Monday afternoon from the Camp David presidential retreat ahead of his planned speech at 3:45 p.m. from the East Room. It will be his first public remarks on the Afghanistan situation in nearly a week. Biden and other top US officials had been stunned by the pace of the Taliban's swift routing of the Afghan military.

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US lowers India's travel advisory

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The Papers: Race to escape Kabul 'carnage' and 'no way out'

The turmoil in Afghanistan continues to dominate the papers after the Taliban seized control of the country.

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Joe Biden Vows "Devastating" Response If Taliban Attack US Interests

US President Joe Biden warned the Taliban Monday not to disrupt or threaten the evacuation of thousands of American diplomats and Afghan translators at the Kabul airport.

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Banksy: A guide to his 'Great British Spraycation'

New murals that have appeared on England's east coast are confirmed as the work of the elusive artist.

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Otter cub found in stream 'crying for mother' rescued by RSPCA

A member of the public spotted the young mammal alone and distressed near Windermere.

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Stand Squarely Behind Afghanistan Pull-Out, Says Joe Biden Amid Criticism

President Joe Biden defended the US pullout of Afghanistan Monday, saying he stood by the policy and that it was time to leave after 20 years of conflict.

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"For India From Team India": Players' Emotional Posts After Win At Lord's

England vs India: Team India players took to social media to express their emotions after beating England by 151 runs to win the second Test at Lord's and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

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Watch: Alligator Sneaks Up On Friends Fishing In Florida Everglades

A fishing group in Florida had a rather unexpected guest barge in on their fun time. This was no ordinary guest. The group of friends were met by a massive alligator

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'How many more American lives is it worth?'

"How many more American lives is it worth?" says the president at the White House.

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Afghanistan: What has the conflict cost the US and its allies?

How much has been spent on foreign military intervention in Afghanistan over the past two decades?

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How do couples handle awkward chats about money?

From squabbles and lies to what they'd do if they won the lottery, we pose the awkward questions.

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The zero-power sewage plant inspired by cows

Fifty sustainable sewage treatment plants have been built that work in similar way to a cow's stomach.

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John O'Groats to Land's End paramotor flight for dementia research

"I wanted to do something in their name and help fight a disease that shouldn't happen to any one."

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Why is Israel demolishing homes in East Jerusalem?

Israel says the homes were built without planning permission and it is to try to keep East Jerusalem in order.

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PM Modi calls for ‘saturation coverage’ of welfare scheme beneficiaries

Calling on the nation to re-dedicate itself to unfinished tasks, PM Modi on Sunday said there is a need to “hand-hold” sections that are lagging and set a goal of “saturation” or 100% coverage of beneficiaries of schemes such as bank accounts for the poor, health cover under Ayushman Bharat and Ujjwala.

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Afghanistan president flees, Taliban set to declare Islamic emirate

Kabul fell to the Taliban in a swift and seemingly bloodless takeover on Sunday as President Ashraf Ghani took flight to Tajikistan, leaving a small band of political representatives to complete the handover of Afghanistan's final frontier to the advancing forces that had captured most of the country in the span of 10 days. Soon after Taliban fighters took over the presidential palace, sporadic gunfire was heard in central Kabul.

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Kabul falls to Taliban: Joe Biden, Donald Trump trade blame amid American ignominy

American leaders and strategists raged against each other in a bitter blame game over the weekend as US global reputation geo-political equities went up in flames following the fall of Kabul to the Taliban. Recrimination, anger, and shame coursed through the US political discourse as President Joe Biden blamed his predecessor Donald Trump for the fiasco, and Trump, in turn, berated Biden and Democrats for what experts said was one of the greatest US intelligence failures ever.

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The papers: 'The West flees' as 'Taliban rule returns'

The Taliban seizing Afghanistan's capital, as the country's government collapses, dominates the front pages.

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Donald Trump Calls For Joe Biden To Resign Over Afghanistan Mess

Former US president Donald Trump called for his successor Joe Biden to resign on Sunday over the swift takeover of Afghanistan by Taliban militants, as US troops withdrew from the country after nearly...

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"Where Will We Go? This Is Our Motherland": Afghans To Returning Indians

A total of 129 passengers who were onboard the Kabul-Delhi Air India flight arrived on Sunday evening. The flight took off from Kabul around the same time that the Taliban terrorists entered...

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Tokyo 2020: Team GB given star-studded homecoming

Athletes attended a concert at London's SSE Arena, Wembley, to mark their return from Tokyo.

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"Several Hundred" US Embassy Employees Evacuated From Afghanistan

Several hundred employees of the US embassy in Kabul have been evacuated from Afghanistan, a US defense official said Sunday, as the Taliban entered the capital.

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Indian Idol 12 winner: Pawandeep Rajan lifts the trophy

The reality singing show Indian Idol 12, which premiered in November 2020, has finally come to an end with Uttarakhand boy Pawandeep Rajan lifting the winner’s trophy. Pawandeep had won hearts soon as show premiered and fans already saw a winner in him.

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Shillong violence: Curfew clamped, Meghalaya home min quits

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2nd Test: England on top despite Pujara-Rahane masterclass

The seasoned duo of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane found much-needed runs as they rescued India from a perilous position, giving their team a fighting chance in the second Test against England. Pujara (45 off 206) and Rahane (61 off 146) thrived under tremendous pressure to bat for almost 50 overs adding a 100-run stand. At the end of Day 4, India were 181/6 and took a lead of 154 runs.

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EPL: Son scores winner as Tottenham stun Man City

Tottenham shrugged off the absence of Harry Kane to give Nuno Espirito Santo a dream start as manager as Son Heung-min's strike beat Premier League champions Manchester City 1-0 on Sunday.

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Jessica Lall's sister dies after prolonged illness

Sabrina Lall, who had fought a long battle to bring the killers of her sister Jessica Lall to book, died due to prolonged illness on Sunday evening. Sabrina, in her early fifties, was suffering from cirrhosis of the liver, her brother said.

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Taliban capture Kabul: What lies ahead for Afghanistan

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Afghanistan crisis: Biden, Trump trade blame amid American ignominy

American leaders and strategists raged against each other in a bitter blame game over the weekend as US global reputation geo-political equities went up in flames following the fall of Kabul to the Taliban.

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How 4 US Presidents failed to stop Taliban takeover

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लॉर्ड्स टेस्ट में बॉल टैंपरिंग की कोशिश:इंग्लैंड के खिलाड़ियों ने जूते से गेंद को रगड़ा; सहवाग ने उठाए सवाल

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Death toll from Haiti earthquake rises to more than 700

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The papers: Gun owners 'should face hate trawl' and Afghans flee

A call from a former Met Police chief to improve checks on prospective gun owners is among the front-page stories.

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Sri Lankan teenager builds solar-powered tuk-tuk from scraps

Piranawan, 15, from Sri Lanka spent eight months of his Covid lockdown making his eco-friendly vehicle.

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'My sister's legacy is the Sibling Grief Club'

Sisters from County Tyrone started The Sibling Grief Club after their youngest sister died suddenly.

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'How I found out my dad was a best-selling sex writer'

Sara Faith Alterman was always close to her father. Then she learned he was concealing a secret.

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Who is TikTok’s masked vigilante?

Think you’re safe being an anonymous TikTok troll or cyber bully? Meet your worst nightmare.

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'My night in notorious Nazi collaborator Quisling's cabin'

When Ben McPherson realised he could rent Vidkun Quisling's cabin, it struck him as weird. His Norwegian wife disagreed.

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'This was a race and we lost': How US doctors really feel about Covid surge

Healthcare workers react to the growing rise of Covid patients in US hospitals despite vaccines.

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Ethiopia: What do we know about aid going into Tigray?

Who's preventing desperately needed aid supplies reaching Ethiopia's Tigray region?

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Indian Ocean is warming but what does that mean for us?

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Unmarried girls in India don’t do carnal activities for fun: HC

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Covid live: Private hospitals seek nod for jabs at home

A total of more than 53 crore doses were administered till Friday, of which 41.53 crore were given as first dose – covering over 46% of the 90 crore adult population. Nearly 13% of this population group has been fully immunised against Covid-19. Stay with TOI for all updates.

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August 14 to be Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: PM Modi

"Partition’s pains can never be forgotten. Millions of our sisters and brothers were displaced and many lost their lives due to mindless hate and violence. In memory of the struggles and sacrifices of our people, 14th August will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day," said the PM as he explained the rationale of the decision in a series of tweets. Pakistan celebrates its independence day on August 14.

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Four Jaish terrorists arrested, major attack averted

Those arrested were also involved in collecting air-dropped weapon consignments and delivering the same to active terrorists in Kashmir Valley, besides carrying out reconnaissance of important targets in other parts of the country, ADGP (Jammu zone) Mukesh Singh on Saturday.

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In interim order, Bombay HC stays some provisions of new IT rules

In an interim order, the Bombay high court on Saturday stayed some provisions of the government’s new Information Technology rules that pertain to the code of ethics for publishers of online content. The HC stayed Rule 9(1) and Rule 9(3) of the Information Technology (Guidelines For Intermediaries And Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, saying the rules seeks to regulate something the IT Act itself does not.

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Covid: 16 and 17-year-olds in England to be offered jab by 23 August

Those in England will be offered a jab or the chance to book one by 23 August, the government says.

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UP Bans Processions On Muharram In View Of Pandemic, Security Concerns

The Uttar Pradesh government has asked district authorities to not allow any religious processions to be taken out on the occasion of Muharram in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and security concerns.

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Polish law on property stolen by Nazis angers Israel

A new law will make it harder for people to recover property lost in World War Two.

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Joe Biden Increases US Deployment To Afghanistan, Warns Taliban

President Joe Biden on Saturday doubled down on his decision to withdraw US forces from Afghanistan despite the Taliban's rapid advances, but pledged to send more troops to evacuate civilians and...

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LoC Situation In J&K Under Control Due To Army's Valour: Rajnath Singh

The situation along Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir remained under control in the last one year due to the vigilance and indomitable valour of Indian Armed Forces, said Defence Minister...

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