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October 03, 2022

125 KILLED IN INDONESIA'S SOCCER STADIUM STAMPEDE

AT least 125 football fans were killed in a horrific stampede at a stadium in Indonesia after police tear-gassed those who invaded the pitch, making it one of the world's worst stadium disasters in history.

1 min

Tharoor challenges rival Kharge for public debate

CONGRESS presidential candidate Shashi Tharoor on Sunday challenged rival Mallikarjun Kharge to a public debate similar to those conducted in Western democracies to help the voters choose the best candidate to lead the party.

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Expected To Last 6 Months, India's Mars Orbiter To Sign Out After Eight Years

THE Mars Orbiter craft, which was part of India's first Mangalyaan mission eight years ago, may soon disappear into the oblivion as it has run out of jet propellant and batteries, while connection with it has been lost. The Orbiter, though was initially expected to last just about six months, served the space community for over eight long years.

1 min

Durga Puja: Food, dance & games at Kashmere Gate pandal

RETURN OF FESTIVITY

1 min

Mulayam put on ventilator at Medanta as health deteriorates

CRITICAL CONDITION

1 min

City reports 1st dengue death of season

THE national capital has reported its first death caused due to dengue this season, officials said on Sunday.

1 min

2 addicts kill 6-year-old as 'human sacrifice'

Accused identified as migrant workers from Bihar, say they were divinely ordained to perform the ritual

1 min

Worker gifts Bison Valley its 1st Gandhi statue

HOMAGE TO BAPU

1 min

Naveen launches Jana Sampark yatra

CHIEF Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday launched the party's month-long state-wide 'Jan Sampark Padyatra' calling upon the party leaders to serve the people sincerely and make them aware about the welfare schemes of the government.

1 min

No India visa, Afghan students hang in limbo

25,00 students who returned home due to Covid lockdown stuck as India shut its embassy after return of Taliban

2 mins

Female cheetah at Kuno Nat'l Park not pregnant, clear wildlife officials

THE Namibia-based Cheetah Conservation Fund, the donor agency that provided the eight cheetahs to India before they were released at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP) on September 17, has not confirmed that any of the five female cats are pregnant, a top forest official of the state said on Sunday.

1 min

Kejriwal cites 'IB report' to claim AAP forming Guj govt, sparks row

DELHI Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday kicked up a row by saying that an "Intelligence Bureau report" suggests that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to form the government in Gujarat if elections are held today. The Congress promptly rejected his claim, calling out the AAP chief's claim.

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PK's 1.5-yr padyatra to identify right people' to fight polls

POLL strategist Prashant Kishor on Sunday started his 3,500-km long padyatra from Bhitiharwa Gandhi Ashram and said that all political equations of major parties would be demolished if people stand against them.

1 min

Kolkata: Rain dampens Puja spirit, downpour likely for next 2 days

CLOUDY sky and spells of downpour in Kolkata and its adjoining districts dampened the festive mood of pandal hoppers on Saptami on Sunday. Worse, the meteorological department has predicted rainfall till October 4, Nabami, with heavy rain likely to place in some districts.

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Chinese billionaire Richard Liu settles US rape allegation two days before trial

CHINESE billionaire and JD.com founder Richard Liu agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a former University of Minnesota student who alleged he raped her in her Minneapolis apartment after a night of dinner and drinks with wealthy Chinese executives in 2018, attorneys for both sides announced. A settlement amount was not disclosed.

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Batters power India to series victory

THE Indian top-four batters once again put up a superlative show to post 237/3 in the second T20I, before the bowlers did their part to beat South Africa by 16 runs Sunday.

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