The Duke listened and took written notes as his court fight with Associated Newspapers began.
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Friday, March 31, 2023
Hormone replacement therapy and menopause: What you need to know about HRT
HRT can help with menopausal symptoms. If you're thinking about taking it, here's what you need to consider.
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"Religious Sentiments": Indore Temple Allegedly Blocked Civic Body Action
Thirty-six people were killed when a structure at a temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore collapsed yesterday. The stepwell roof at the Beleshwar Mahadev temple broke due to the sheer weight of the crowds on Ram Navami. A havan was being performed when the incident happened.
An NDTV investigation has revealed the tragedy could have been averted had the Indore Municipal Corporation acted on complaints filed by residents. The tragedy hit many families...
Little Rock tornado: Injuries reported after 'devastating' twister
The twister churned through the state's capital city, flipping cars, smashing roofs and toppling trees.
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South Yorkshire PC jailed for taking photo of teenager's breasts
Paul Hinchcliffe's victims tells a court the officer's actions destroyed her trust in the police.
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Thursday, March 30, 2023
Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising?
Millions of households across the UK will see a sharp increase in council tax bills in April.
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Bafta Game Awards: God of War wins six but Vampire Survivors takes top prize
God of War: Ragnarok takes the most prizes, but Vampire Survivors is the surprise best game winner.
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For Zeenat Aman, Life Would Have Been "Colourless" Without Step-Mom
Zeenat Aman has been trending ever since she made her Instagram debut in February. Now, in her recent post, the veteran actress spoke about the lack of visibility of "older women in the public eye." In her long post, the Amar Akbar Anthony actress shared some stories about how her mother and friends supported her in her life. She also mentioned her stepmother, who doted on her sons. She started her note with these words, "We see very few older women in the public eye. It's not something I thought about when I was young, but now that I myself am...
Austria's far-right walks out of Zelensky speech
The politicians left behind placards on their desks that read "space for neutrality".
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Police wrestle growling alligator in Florida
Bodycam footage shows the moment an officer pounces on the reptile in the streets of Tampa.
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Mehbooba Mufti's Daughter Moves Court For Passport, Kashmir Police's Reply
Seeking dismissal of the writ petition filed by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti's daughter for issuance of a passport, the criminal investigation department wing of police has informed the High Court here that her final verification report was forwarded to the concerned department last month.
Iltija,35, sought the intervention of the High Court in February, wherein she stated that her passport was due to expire on January 2 and therefore she had applied for a fresh one in advance on June 8, last year.
"The Passport as per the instruction manual is...
Council tax would be frozen for a year, Labour propose as campaign launches
Sir Keir Starmer says the tax could be kept at its current rate with an expanded windfall tax on energy firms.
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Paul O'Grady: How Lily Savage defied police who raided a pub with rubber gloves
O'Grady was preparing to go on stage in 1987 when a police officer burst into his dressing room.
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The Papers: 'Ta-ra Paul' and 'gender ideology in schools'
Thursday's front pages include tributes to TV star and comedian Paul O'Grady.
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Migration dilemma leaves Rishi Sunak confronting an expensive mess
Critics of the government say a legacy of asylum mismanagement means problems are stacking up.
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Watch: King Charles speaking German in Berlin
The King joked with his hosts as he impressed with his language skills at a lavish banquet.
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
'It's tougher than ever to be a comedian'
Stand-ups share what it is like to make a living - and make people laugh - amid a cost of living crisis.
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Government lacks urgency on climate change, warn advisors
The government's advisors urge a "step change" in climate adaptation policy to avoid an increased risk to life.
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The Papers: 'Cruise ships' to house migrants and new NHS cash
Wednesday's headlines include new plans to house migrants on cruise ships and fresh cash for the NHS.
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Nashville school shooter hid guns in parents' house
Police say the parents felt the suspect should not own weapons, but did not realise guns were in the house.
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US School Shooter Bought 7 Weapons Legally, Used 3 To Kill Six
28-year-old Audrey Hale, who shot dead six people at Nashville's Covenant School, had bought seven weapons legally and used three of them in the horrific tragedy on Monday. Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake in press briefing said that the weapons were purchased from five different local gun stores and were legally purchased.
John Drake said Hale self-identified as transgender without offering further clarity. Mr Drake and other officials repeatedly referred to the attacker with female pronouns, though Hale used male pronouns on...
New cars sold in EU must be zero-emission from 2035
The deal was delayed for weeks after Germany called for an exemption for cars running on e-fuels.
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Monday, March 27, 2023
Watch: Delhi Metro Driver Accidentally Plays Haryanvi Song, Internet Reacts
If you are suffering from Monday blues, then this hilarious video from Delhi metro will surely lift your spirits. During a recent ride on the Delhi metro, the commuters were left confused after the metro driver accidentally played a Haryanvi track '2 Numbari' instead of the usual announcement.
The video opens with a fully packed metro, with the majority of the people standing near the entrance doors. Moments later, Masoom Sharma and Manisha Sharma's '2 Numbari' can then be heard on the speakers that are generally used to convey important announcements....
North Korea: What to make of Kim Jong Un's barrage of weapon tests
Taken all together, Kim Jong Un's tests in the past fortnight have concerned analysts.
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Shooting survivor: 'Aren't you tired of covering this?'
After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts media.
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Centre Gave SBI Rs 8,800 Crore Without Lender Asking For It, Says Auditor
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) had given Rs 8,800 crore to State Bank of India as part of recapitalisation exercise without the country's biggest lender asking for such funds in FY18, a CAG report presented in Parliament on Monday said.
The department under the finance ministry did not conduct assessment of the capital requirement as per its own standard practice before recapitalisation, as per the Compliance Audit Report No. 1 of 2023 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Union Government (Economic and Service Ministries...
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Twitter Now Worth $20 Billion, Less Than Half Of What Elon Musk Paid
Elon Musk has put the current value of Twitter at $20 billion, less than half the $44 billion he paid for the social media platform just five months ago, according to an internal email seen by American news media.
The email to employees dealt with a new stock compensation program in the San Francisco-based company and the attribution to employees of stock in X Holdings, Twitter's umbrella company since Musk purchased it in late October.
The compensation plan values the platform at $20 billion, slightly more than that of Snap ($18.2 billion), parent...
Man Who Sheltered Amritpal Singh's Close Aide Arrested: Punjab Police
Punjab Police on Sunday arrested Balwant Singh, from Khanna city in Ludhiana district of Punjab, the man who had harboured Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh's close aide Tejinder Singh Gill.
Khanna Police said that they have arrested Balwant Singh, the one who harboured Amritpal Singh's close aide Tejinder Singh Gill.
"His questioning is underway," police said, adding that no connection between Amritpal Singh and Balwant Singh has been found yet.
Tejinder Singh Gill alias Gorkha Baba, the core team member of Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh,...
Eurovision 2023: Mae Muller and other hopefuls get pre-parties started across Europe
Participants of the song contest begin the build-up to Liverpool by performing for fans across Europe.
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The Papers: 'Crunch vote on small boats' and laughing gas ban
Monday's papers lead on the return of the Illegal Migration Bill and the government's nitrous oxide ban.
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BBC visits destroyed homes of Mississippi tornado victims
We heard harrowing stories from residents as they stood amongst the ruins of their home.
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Antonio Conte: Tottenham manager leaves after 16 months in charge
Manager Antonio Conte leaves Tottenham after 16 months in charge and his dismissal comes after he called the Spurs players "selfish".
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Saturday, March 25, 2023
World's Highest Railway Bridge In Jammu And Kashmir To Be Operational Soon
World's highest railway bridge over the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir is soon to get operational for rail traffic.
The much-awaited world's highest railway bridge spans the Chenab River at a height of 359 m (1,178 ft) above the river, which is 35 meters taller than Paris' Eiffel Tower.
The arch bridge between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir is 1,178 feet above the riverbed, forming a crucial link from Katra to Banihal. It is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL), a dream project worth Rs 35000...
"Give Driver's Seat To Strong Regional Parties": Tejashwi Yadav To Congress
Bihar deputy chief minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday said the Congress is the biggest party in the Opposition but wherever regional parties are strong, they should be allowed to sit in the "driver's seat" to take on the BJP in the 2024 general elections.
Yadav also said that former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad and current CM Nitish Kumar along with him were making efforts to bring together regional parties and the Congress.
"The Congress is part of the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar. In Bihar, we are the bigger party but the Congress...
Plans to house migrants on ferries to be announced
The government has previously signalled it wants to end the practice of housing people in hotels.
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Shahid And Vijay's Farzi Is Now The Most-Watched Indian Series
After the roaring success of The Family Man, Raj and DK have achieved another feat with their series Farzi. According to a survey conducted by Ormax Media, 'Farzi' has been declared the most-watched Indian series of all time. Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi's Farzi has registered a record viewership of 37.1 million.
Sharing the news with his Insta-family, Shahid shared a post revealing the data and details. In the caption, he wrote, "Farzi Fever...THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH."
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's son Nicholas dies aged 43
The composer says his family is "totally bereft" by the loss of his Grammy-nominated son Nick.
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Russia Will Deploy Tactical Nuclear Weapons In Belarus, Says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbour and ally Belarus.
Putin has repeatedly issued thinly veiled threats he could use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, reviving Cold War-era fears.
He also said he would deploy depleted uranium ammunition if Kyiv received such munitions from the West following a British suggestion that it could supply Ukraine.
"There is nothing unusual here either: the United States has been doing this for decades. They have long placed their tactical nuclear weapons on the...
Friday, March 24, 2023
The Papers: 'Turmoil in France' and King's royal tour 'axed'
Saturday's papers lead on protests in France and the King's cancelled meeting with Emmanuel Macron.
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Derbyshire PC to keep job after using database to find woman on Instagram
The panel rules sacking the PC was "not a proportional or appropriate outcome" for his actions.
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Watch: IndiGo Pilot Cheers For "The Elephant Whisperers" Stars Bomman, Bellie
In a heartwarming gesture, the crew and passengers of the flight gave a rousing welcome to Bomman and Bellie, the Oscar-winning stars of the documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers'.
A video of an IndiGo pilot congratulating Bomman and Billie as they were on a flight to Ooty has now gone viral on social media. The video was shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu and it has caught many people's attention. "Some of you might not know, that award for the best documentary at the Oscars was given to a documentary called The Elephant Whisperers and we have...
Person dies in listeria outbreak linked to cheese
Three people are affected by the outbreak linked to a Wiltshire firm's Baronet cheese.
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Thursday, March 23, 2023
BBC local radio hosts win broadcasting award for grilling Liz Truss
Eight presenters will share a broadcasting award for their interviews with former Prime Minister Liz Truss.
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North Korea Says It Tested New Nuclear Underwater Attack System
North Korean state news agency KCNA said on Friday it has tested a new nuclear underwater attack system under leader Kim Jong Un's guidance.
The North's state news agency also confirmed it fired cruise missiles during the weapon test and firing drill that took place from March 21 to 23.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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Iraq war 20 years on: 'I lost my leg, but I'd do it again'
Two decades on from the invasion, UK Armed Forces veterans reflect on how the Iraq war changed them.
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Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests
Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pension reform protests.
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On Daughter Samara's Birthday, Riddhima Kapoor Shares An Adorable Post
Jewellery designer Riddhima Kapoor Sahni penned a sweet note for her daughter Samara Sahni, who turned 12. On Instagram, Riddhima dropped a video to wish her daughter. The video features childhood memories, family outings to pictures of the mother-daughter duo.
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Sharing the video, she penned a sweet note,...