Hindustan Times Delhi - May 15, 2025

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May 15, 2025

India rejects China bid to rename Arunachal spots

NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday rejected China's move to rename 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, saying such \"vain and preposterous\" actions will not change the reality of the state being an integral and inalienable part of the country.

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31 rebels killed, forces capture Naxal-held hill

BIJAPUR: Security forces have captured the strategic Karreguttalu hills along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, once under the exclusive control of Maoists, killing 31 rebels during a mammoth three-week operation involving 26,000 personnel, officials announced on Wednesday.

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Akashteer: Homemade safety net that delivered

A locally developed air defence control and reporting system, called Akashteer, emerged as the centrepiece of the country's air defence grid during the May 7-10 military confrontation with Pakistan involving fighter jets, missiles, armed drones, and fierce artillery and rocket duels; it punctured multiple waves of Pakistani aerial attacks on Indian military installations, airbases and civilian areas by guaranteeing prompt detection and targeting of the incoming threats, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

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CHINA, TURKEY HANDLES ON X BLOCKED MEDIA

NEW DELHI: India temporarily blocked several foreign media accounts on social media platform X amid a crackdown on what officials described as \"anti-India content\" following Operation Sindoor.

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SC tells UP to pay for education of Muslim boy slapped in school

THE GOVERNMENT MAY CONVINCE THE SCHOOL TO COVER THE EXPENSES, BUT IT IS STILL STATE'S RESPONSIBILITY: SC

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India jammed Chinese air defences used by Pakistan

The Indian Air Force (IAF) jammed Pakistan's Chinese-supplied air defence (AD) systems to launch a series of precision strikes on terror and military targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) between May 7 and 10 as part of Operation Sindoor, the government said on Wednesday.

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Away from hostile borders, bustards find home in Ajmer

Two days after Pakistan launched drones and missiles targeting various locations in India — most were brought down by India's air defence system — India moved some precious cargo from Jaisalmer, around 10km from the Pakistan border, to Ajmer, roughly 500km to the east.

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Finally, Railways Changes Term 'Retarded' to 'Intellectual Disability'

The railway ministry has decided to replace the term \"mentally retarded persons\" with \"persons with intellectual disability\" in concession forms issued to persons with disabilities seeking discounts in train journeys.

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Parents move HC over Dwarka school 'expelling' students

Parents of 32 students, whose children were allegedly expelled by Delhi Public School in Dwarka over a hiked fee stand-off, on Wednesday moved the Delhi high court, seeking their reinstatement.

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Okhla landfill may suffer again as Ghazipur to send more waste

90,000 tonnes too much

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16-Year-Old Kills Self Over Class 10 Result

A 16-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide at his home in north Delhi's Sant Nagar on Tuesday, reportedly upset over his Class 10 board exam results, police said.

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No relief for Pernod Ricard in Delhi excise licence row

Pernod Ricard, the global liquor giant behind brands such as Chivas Regal, Absolut Vodka, 100 Pipers, and Glenlivet, will continue to remain absent from Delhi's retail shelves and bars as the city government has once again rejected its appeal to a 2022 order cancelling its liquor sales licence.

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Clear water a far cry in the lakes of Delhi

Across Delhi, several high-profile lake revival projects are wilting under the weight of poor planning and untreated sewage. HT does a ground check of five such lakes that are once again deteriorating

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2017 GGM School Murder Case: CBI Seeks Extn To Prosecute Cops

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday sought an adjournment in a case against four Haryana police officers accused of falsely framing a school bus conductor in the 2017 murder of a Class 2 student at a Gurugram school.

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Industrial push: Govt plans in-house management unit

THE NEW UNIT, WITH A PROPOSED COST OF ₹12 CRORE WILL OPERATE UNDER DSIIDC

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SC Slams MCD Over Office Near 700-Yr-Old Structure

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reprimanded the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for continuing to operate an office near a 700-year-old Lodhi-era monument in Defence Colony, despite earlier directions to vacate the area.

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DUAC Approves Commercial Centre

The Delhi Urban Arts Commission (DUAC), in a review of new projects at Sarojini Nagar Market last week, approved the completion of the \"Downtown\" commercial centre, which comprises shops and office spaces, paving the way for issuing possession, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

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DTC to redevelop depots, set up training courses

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), in a board meeting chaired by transport minister Pankaj Singh, approved several initiatives, including an automated fare collection system (AFCS), EV charging expansion, and new training programmes.

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DU college staff, students asked to follow VC's X handle, stirring debate

THE MOVE WAS SAID TO BE AIMED AT EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND GRATITUDE TO THE VALIANT MEMBERS OF THE INDIAN DEFENCE FORCES

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Original Sheesh Mahal Gets Heritage Makeover

Replacing damaged red sandstone with new ones closely mimicking Mughal-era structures, undertaking lime punning with a mixture matching the original composition and redesigning fading patterns of walls — the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has begun the second leg of its restoration work of the 17th-century Sheesh Mahal in northwest Delhi's Shalimar Bagh.

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Delhi HC rejects plea on judge vacancies

The Delhi high court on Wednesday disposed of a petition seeking the speedy appointment of judges, observing that all stakeholders, including the Centre, were well aware of the vacancies and their impact.

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CM To Take Stock Of Complaint Boxes At Offices

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday directed for installation of complaint boxes at all sub-registrar, sub-divisional magistrate (SDM), and district magistrate (DM) offices, and said the chief minister's office (CMO) will directly monitor submissions.

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Mohalla clinics near Arogya Mandirs to shut

The Delhi government will withdraw the existing Mohalla Clinics in areas where Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are coming up as both largely serve the same purpose of providing primary health care, according to the minutes of a meeting held to discuss operationalisation of Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.

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Commercial Bills To Be Based On Sewage Discharge

The Delhi government said on Wednesday it will bring in a policy to bill major commercial establishments based on the quantity of sewage they discharge, instead of traditional water meter readings.

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Man Who Duped Devotees of ₹9cr With Dubious Schemes Held

The economic offences wing (EOW) of Delhi Police arrested a 44-year-old man for allegedly duping members of a religious sect of ₹9 crore between 2017 and 2020, under the pretext of investing in high-return schemes.

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HC relief to JNU students for exams

The Delhi high court allowed nine UG and PG students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to appear for their examinations, granting them interim relief against a university order rusticating them for two semesters over their alleged involvement in student clashes, sexual harassment and violence during a freshers' party in October 2024.

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SC panel nod to JNU hostel in green area

CEC ON MAY 8 SAID THAT A TOTAL OF 46 TREES WILL BE IMPACTED, WITH 27 TO BE FELLED AND 19 TRANSPLANTED

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Rahul Citizenship Row: HC Allows Petitioner to Recall Fresh Plea

The Plea Claimed That of the Total 168,491 Road Fatalities in 2022, 32,825 Were Pedestrian

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HC Seeks Replies of Centre, HRY, and BBMB on Punjab's Plea

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday sought response from the Union and Haryana governments as well as the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) on a plea from the Punjab government, seeking recall of a May 6 court order that directed the state to allow the release of an additional 4,500 cusecs of water from the Bhakra dam for meeting Haryana's emergent needs.

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Former defence secretary appointed UPSC chairman

Former defence secretary Ajay Kumar has been appointed the new chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), according to a government order issued on Tuesday late night.

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Punjab Hooch Toll Rises to 23; Delhi Traders Arrested

Punjab police on Wednesday arrested two people from New Delhi for allegedly supplying methanol used in illicit liquor that has claimed 23 lives in villages of the Majitha sub-division in Amritsar district over the past two days.

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MP min booked for remarks on Col Qureshi

Madhya Pradesh tribal affairs minister Vijay Shah was booked on charges of endangering sovereignty and promoting enmity between groups on Wednesday, hours after the MP high court took suo motu cognisance of controversial remarks made by him on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and asked the police to register a first information report (FIR).

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IMF Disburses 2nd Tranche of $1.023 Bn to Pak

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disbursed a second tranche of special drawing rights worth 760 million ($1.023 billion) under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme for Pakistan, the nation's central bank said on Wednesday.

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India, Pak exchange detained soldiers

India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged one detained soldier each at the Wagah-Attari border, officials aware of the matter said.

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Indians sour on Turkey, Azerbaijan after conflict

India's relations with Azerbaijan and Turkey are facing significant strain in the aftermath of New Delhi's military confrontation with Pakistan.

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Remove merchandise carrying Pakistan flags

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to several e-commerce companies, including Amazon India and Walmart-owned Flipkart, directing them to remove merchandise featuring Pakistani flags from their platforms, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.

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CDS, 3 service chiefs brief President on op

The chief of the defence staff and the three service chiefs on Wednesday briefed President Droupadi Murmu on how Operation Sindoor was planned and executed during May 7-10 with minimum collateral damage, and the goals achieved as India's direct military response to the Pahalgam terror attack unfolded in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), officials said.

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Indigenous Akashteer Integral in Thwarting Pak Aerial Attacks

A locally developed air defence control and reporting system, called Akashteer, emerged as the centrepiece of India's air defence grid during the May 7-10 military confrontation with Pakistan involving fighter jets, missiles, armed drones, and fierce artillery and rocket duels; it punctured multiple waves of Pakistani aerial attacks on Indian military installations, airbases and civilian areas by guaranteeing prompt detection and targeting of the incoming threats, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

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China, Turkey media handles blocked on X over 'anti-India' posts

TURKISH PREZ EXPRESSED SOLIDARITY WITH PAK, PROMPTING CALLS ON INDIAN SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SANCTIONS AGAINST TURKEY

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Train from Delhi to Kashmir makes debut trip with troops

A special train travelled from Delhi to Qazigund via Katra and carried Indian Army soldiers, railway and defence officials confirmed on Wednesday, marking the first full journey since the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL).

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India Team Briefs UN Sanctions Panel On TRF's Terror Activities

Indian officials briefed the monitoring team of the UN Security Council's 1267 Sanctions Committee on the activities of The Resistance Front (TRF), the group behind the Pahalgam terror attack, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

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Pune Cop Trying to Stop Truck Crushed to Death

The Accused Were Booked Under Section 103 of the BNS and Sections of Motor Vehicles Act

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Odisha approves 11.25% quota for SEBC candidates

THE CABINET, CHAIRED BY CM MAJHI, SAID THAT THE DECISION IS IN LINE WITH THE NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY

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SC questions bar on trans persons as blood donors

THE COURT HAS RECOGNISED THAT TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS ALREADY FACE SIGNIFICANT BIAS AND PREJUDICE IN SOCIETY

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'BJP Politicising Op Sindor': Cong Plans 'Jai Hind' Rallies in 15 Cities

The Congress on Wednesday announced \"Jai Hind\" rallies across 15 cities as it accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of politicising Operation Sindor, which was the country's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

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UP to bear education expenses of boy hit in school: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to bear the expenses of the education of a Muslim child from Muzaffarnagar who was slapped multiple times by his classmates at their teacher's behest in 2023.

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IREDA Initiates Bankruptcy Proceedings Against Gensol

State-owned Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency said on Wednesday it has filed a bankruptcy application against Gensol Engineering, marking the first instance of a creditor taking the embattled firm to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

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Arunachal Okays Joint Venture for 5 New Hydropower Projects

The Location and the Meeting Carried Symbolic Heft, Coming Just Days After China Released New Names for Places in the State

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Cabinet Clears HCL-Foxconn Semiconductor Unit in Jewar

The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved a new semiconductor manufacturing facility, a joint venture between India's HCL and Taiwan's Foxconn, which will come up in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, Union Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

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Slain Terrorists Were Involved in Multiple Attacks, Says Army

Indian Army on Wednesday said the three terrorists, including an operations commander of proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit, killed in Shopian encounter a day ago were involved in multiple terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

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K'taka HC quashes PhonePe plea in online betting case

Digital intermediaries cannot use privacy laws to avoid cooperating with lawful criminal investigations, the Karnataka high court has held, as it dismissed a petition filed by digital payments platform PhonePe that had challenged a notice by the Bengaluru police seeking user information linked to an alleged online sports betting case.

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An expansive idea of justice

Justice BR Gavai's elevation as CJI is a moment to reflect on equity and representation in the judiciary

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Why, and how, a new Kashmir must be built

The Kashmir story must move from one of endless conflict management to one of purposeful nation-building

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To fix Delhi's water services, look at its power reform story

AN AUTONOMOUS WATER UTILITY WITH EMPOWERED, PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP, STRONG ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEMS, AND REQUISITE FUNDING IS WHAT DELHI NEEDS

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New Delhi Can't Drop the Ball on the Art of the New Deal

In a strategic pause on May 12, the US and China resolved to reduce tariffs on their goods temporarily, taking a new turn in the escalating trade war between the two.

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Israeli Bombardment Across Gaza Kills at Least 80 People

Gaza rescuers said at least 80 people were killed in Israeli bombardment across the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US envoy Steve Witkoff about the release of hostages.

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U.S. JUDGE ORDERS RELEASE OF INDIAN RESEARCHER DETAINED OVER HAMAS TIES

A US judge ordered the release from custody on Wednesday of an Indian researcher at a top American university who is facing possible deportation for alleged ties with Hamas group.

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Uncertainty looms as Russia silent on Putin's participation in key talks

Ukraine-Russia war

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1 Killed, At Least 10 Wounded in Grenade Attack on Pro-Army Rally in Pakistan

QUETTA: A suspected militant on a motorcycle threw a hand grenade at participants of a pro-army rally in southwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing at least one person and wounding 10 others, police and hospital officials said.

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Tesla Board Explores New Pay Deal for Musk

Tesla's board has formed a special committee to review CEO Elon Musk's compensation, which could result in a new stock options package, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

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QATAR'S OFFER OF LUXURY JET TO TRUMP ALARMS U.S. INTELLIGENCE

Qatar's offer of a luxury Boeing 747 to President Donald Trump has set off alarm bells within the US intelligence and diplomatic community, where gifts from foreign powers have long been viewed with suspicion.

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India-Canada ties likely to get boost after Anita Anand appointed as FM

As India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar congratulated Anita Anand on her appointment as Canada's foreign minister (FM), experts tracking the direction of bilateral relations were hopeful that her assuming the post could lead to an improvement in ties.

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US, Qatar deals to generate $1.2tn in economic exchange

Agreements signed by US President Donald Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Wednesday will \"generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion\", the White House said in a fact sheet summarizing some of the deals' details.

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Rogue Communication Devices in Chinese Solar Inverters Spook US

US energy officials are reassessing the risk posed by Chinese-made devices that play a critical role in renewable energy infrastructure after unexplained communication equipment was found inside some of them, two people familiar with the matter said.

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Yellow metal looks ready to make way for stocks

With gold up 25% in early 2025, experts see limited upside as global risks ease

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Exploring options on converting dues: Airtel

Bharti Airtel Ltd's proposal to the government on converting its revenue-linked dues into equity was only intended to explore if such an option was available, vice chairman and managing director Gopal Vittal said on Wednesday, adding that a decision will be taken by the company's board after getting clarification from the government.

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India Emerges as Most Favoured Asian Stock Market, BofA Says

India has replaced Japan as fund managers' top Asian stock market pick, as the South Asian nation is likely to benefit from supply chain shifts amid global trade tensions, according to BofA Securities' latest monthly survey.

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Whitehat Founder Raises Funding for New Startup

Four years after selling White Hat Jr to Byju's in a deal worth $300 million, founder Karan Bajaj has raised $16 million in seed funding for a new healthtech startup, Complement 1.

1 min

Yellow Metal Looks Ready to Make Way for Stocks

With gold up 25% in early 2025, experts see limited upside as global risks ease

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India-made GPUs ready for trials before year-end

India will begin trials of its first homemade GPUs (graphic processing units) before the end of this year, two senior officials familiar with the matter said on the condition of anonymity, crossing a milestone in the development of components that are at the heart of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

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Why Champions Need To Feel At Home Despite Pull Of Dhoni, Kohli

Teams looking for their first title have won less than 50% of their home matches. For multiple winners MI, CSK and KKR that number is between 57% and 66%.

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IPL to Let Stopgap Picks for Absent Overseas Players

The IPL resumes on Saturday following a break forced by conflict between India and Pakistan, but a number of foreign players are unavailable as they have to return to national duty.

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After setting NR, runner Afsal seeks tactical boost

Late last month, when Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath ran 1:48.33 to finish fourth at the National Federation Senior Athletics Championships in Kochi, he had lingering doubts about his technique and potential.

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Felt like I was making my debut, now focussed on keeping momentum

Sneh Rana is back with a bang. After more than a year out of the Indian women's team, the off-spinner returned for the just-ended ODI tri-series in Colombo.

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Chopra to Compete in Polish Event on May 23

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will compete in the 71st ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial event in Chorzow, Poland, on May 23 following the postponement of next week's NC Classic in Bengaluru.

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Stress toh maine kabhi liya hi nahin: Adrija on 94.6% class XII board result

The class XII AISSCE board results were announced on Tuesday, and actor Adrija Sinha has been celebrating ever since.

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Talented newcomers ke paas PR machinery nahin hoti

Bollywood films are experiencing a challenging time at the box office, with even anticipated releases facing dry runs. Weighing in, actor Pankaj Tripathi points out the \"obvious\" solution: \"Aur zyada rooted stories hon, aur kya?\"

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#TELEPHOBIA: WHY GEN Z FINDS PHONE CALLS STRESSFUL

As May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, it's crucial to align support with shifting digital communication habits

1 min

Not comfortable playing mum to someone my age: Hiba on quitting Jhanak

With the television show Jhanak set to take a 20-year time leap, recent buzz suggested that actor Hiba Nawab would soon be leaving the show.

1 min

No Matter What I Do, TV Is Home Ground

Actor Shabir Ahluwalia talks about returning to television after a hiatus and notes that the medium is going through a 'paradigm shift'

1 min

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