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The Auroville police on Thursday arrested three persons and seized 250 kg of banned gutkha and pan masala products near the inter-state border. Follow

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PM Modi lays foundation stone of four Rajasthan medical colleges

He also inaugurated the Institute of Petrochemicals Technology

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Border incidents with China will continue till boundary agreement is reached: Army chief

He notes that there is an outstanding border issue with China

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Low pressure area moves to Gulf of Kutch, may intensify into cyclonic storm in Arabian Sea: IMD

Due to this weather system, heavy rains were witnessed in Gujarat's Saurashtra region in the last 24 hours

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Tangedco cannot include transformer cost in estimate chargeable to consumer, says Ombudsman

The Ombudsman also instructed Tangedco to prepare estimates in line with regulations of the TN Electricity Distribution Code, and refund excess charges collected

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France's Sarkozy faces jail term in campaign financing case

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is facing a potential prison term in a verdict to be rendered on Thursday about campaign financing in his uns

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China’s Xi Jinping leads Martyr’s Day ceremony amid patriotism drive

Xi, who heads the party and also serves as state president, made no remarks, although Premier Li Keqiang is scheduled to address a reception on Thursday evening.

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FOX NEWS: TGI Friday's gets fried over what's in their onion ring snacks

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TGI Friday's gets fried over what's in their onion ring snacks

TGI Friday's was accused in a lawsuit of misleading customers over what's in their onion ring snacks. 'Fox News @ Night' brought in legal experts Brian Claypool and Robert Patillo to debate if there's a case against the restaurant chain.

FOX NEWS: Public schools sued over vaccine mandate religious exemption

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Public schools sued over vaccine mandate religious exemption

Civil rights attorney Harmeet Dhillon joins 'Fox News @ Night' to discuss the lawsuit against Montgomery County, Maryland public schools

Navjot Singh Sidhu to meet Punjab CM for talks

The move comes a day after Charanjit Singh Channi reached out to Mr. Sidhu and offered to resolve issues through talks.

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News analysis | Sidhu focussed on Sikh matters, keeping other issues at bay

He risks eroding big chunk of Hindu vote bank that has traditionally favoured Congress

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Meghalaya lawmakers get extortion demand from extremist group

The Opposition Congress has been sounding the State government on regrouping of the extremists.

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Congress leadership in Kerala given a free hand to revamp party

Central leadership not in favour of entertaining growing discontent with the new dispensation in State unit

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A.P. BJP chief urges Rajnath Singh to set up Army battalion in the State

Through a letter, Mr. Veerraju appealed to Mr. Singh to ensure the availability of medicines in military dispensaries and to exempt ex -servicemen from paying charges at toll gates like in morth India.

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US pulls defence attaché out of Nicaragua after comments

The United States government has pulled its defence attache out of Nicaragua following comments complimentary of Nicaragua’s military that drew the i

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COVID-19 | Australian state Victoria’s 50% jump in cases blamed on sport fans

Contact-tracers found a third of Victoria’s 1,438 new infections had broken pandemic rules by attending social gatherings, officials said.

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Goa Assembly Speaker Patnekar tests positive for coronavirus; hospitalised

As per doctors, Mr. Patnekar's condition is stable

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An Odisha tribe bury their heads in ground for living

Hit by pandemic, members of Mundapota Kela community are out on streets more frequently

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PCI to probe ‘harassment, intimidation’ of J&K scribes

The move comes after former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti wrote a letter on September 27 to the PCI and the Editors Guild of India highlighting such cases.

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Enforcement Directorate attaches assets of spices trading company in J&K Bank loan fraud case

The Agency said that a factory building, shops, flats and lands of the company, S. A. Rawther Spices Private Limited and others were provisionally attached under the PMLA.

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Manipur Human Rights Commission seeks report on kidnap, murder of social activist

Athuan Abonmei was taken away in presence of security forces

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Civil services topper Shubham Kumar scores 52.04%

Shubham Kumar got a total of 1,054 marks — 878 in the written and 176 in the personality test (or interview), according to UPSC data

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ASAP to offer drone pilot training in Ernakulam

Bid to tap ever-expanding scope for drones and need for licensed operators

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Man arrested for duping job-seeker with fake promises

Uthirakumar had collected ₹10 lakh from R. Shanthi, 53 of Melmalayanur, promising employment for her son at Chennai Airport.

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Pak facing difficulties in providing help to Taliban govt in Afghanistan without its recognition: Report

Mr. Imam said the reports about a severe food crisis facing over 14 million Afghan people were alarming

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German kingmakers open talks toward forming new government

The two parties that are expected to determine who will become Germany's next chancellor have started talks to bridge their differences and declared

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Who is Fumio Kishida, Japan's next PM

Mr. Kishida, the scion of a political family from Hiroshima, has long targeted the top job.

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FOX NEWS: Illinois man dies of rabies in state's first human case since the 1950s

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Illinois man dies of rabies in state's first human case since the 1950s

An Illinois man died this month in the state's first human case of rabies since the 1950s, according to health officials on Tuesday.

Former Minister Sellur Raju complains of poor roads, drainage system in Madurai

He handed over a petition to the Corporation Commissioner.

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Tamil Nadu Forest Department conducts competitions for Wildlife Week

The short film competition would have two categories – below 18 years of age (3 minutes) and above 18 years of age (5 and 10 minutes).

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Father, daughter killed in road accident at Sivakasi

A man and his daughter were killed and his wife and son injured when a speeding motorbike had a head-on collision against the moped on which they were proceeding on Srivilliputtur-Sivakasi highway on September 29

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Control rooms set up in Kallakurichi for rural local body polls

The district administration has set up control rooms for complaints regarding the upcoming rural local body elections. According to Collector P.N. Sr

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A portion of old two-storeyed building collapses, two feared trapped under rubbles

A huge team of disaster management, Fire Department, police personnel from the local police station are at the spot, an officer of Kolkata Police said.

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Visva-Bharati withdraws merit list after aspirants score more than maximum

Many blame goof-up on change in composition of body

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Serious Fraud Investigation Office seeks SC nod to file report on probe into affairs of Unitech Ltd., says found some properties

The SFIO sought permission to file its report in a sealed cover, saying they need to bring certain issues to the knowledge of the court

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Punjab Congress crisis | Will stick to principles and fight, says Sidhu

Former State unit chief says posts not important for him

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Joe Biden advisor headed to Egypt as Israel-Hamas tensions rise

Jake Sullivan plans to follow up on the Egypt talks during a meeting with his Israeli counterpart, Eyal Hulata, next week in Washington, said National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne.

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Key part of Arizona genetic-abnormality abortion law blocked

A judge has blocked a key portion of a new Arizona law that would have let prosecutors bring felony charges against doctors who knowingly terminate p

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Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida wins party vote, to become new Prime Minister

Fumio Kishida replaces outgoing party leader Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is stepping down after serving only one year since taking office last September.

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FOX NEWS: Zac Brown Band pauses 'Comeback Tour,' cancels shows after lead singer tests positive for COVID-19

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Zac Brown Band pauses 'Comeback Tour,' cancels shows after lead singer tests positive for COVID-19

The band was forced to cancel several upcoming tour dates after lead singer Zac Brown, 43, tested positive for COVID-19, "despite taking precautions," he wrote on their Instagram account Tuesday.

Greater economic cooperation should drive privileged partnership between India and Mexico: Jaishankar

“Made a case to Mexican business on the attractions of investing in India. Encouraged Indian business to enhance our exports, in line with PM @narendramodi’s directive,” EAM Jaishankar tweeted

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Court's power of contempt can't be taken away even by legislative enactment, says SC

A bench of Justices said the chairperson of NGO, Suraz India Trust, Rajiv Daiya has been "throwing mud" at all and sundry including the court, administrative staff and the State government

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ED summons Shiv Sena MP Gawali for questioning in PMLA case

She has been asked to depose before the investigating officer of the case at the ED office on October 4

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Locked up again, this is real picture of Kashmir: Mehbooba

Ms. Mufti said she was going to meet the family that was allegedly trashed by the Army personnel in Tral town of Pulwama

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Can't 'predict' when President Biden will call Pak PM Imran Khan: White House

Prime Minister Khan admitted that he had not spoken to President Biden since the collapse of the Afghan government

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China, NATO officials discuss Afghanistan, regional tensions

China's top diplomat has held a virtual meeting with NATO's chief to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, amid longstanding disagreements between Be

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Govt. dissolves Ordnance Factory Board, transfers assets to 7 PSUs

As part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) package, the central government had announced on May 16 last year that it would improve autonomy, accountability and efficiency in ordnance supplies by corporatisation of the OFB.

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PM Modi launches 35 crop varieties with special traits to address climate change, malnutrition

The new crop varieties were dedicated to the nation through a video conference organised at all ICAR institutes, State and Central agricultural universities and Krishi Vighyan Kendra

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Delhi riots 2020 pre-meditated conspiracy, did not take place in spur of the moment: HC

“The systematic disconnection and destruction of the CCTV cameras also confirm the existence of a preplanned and pre-meditated conspiracy to disturb law and order in the city,” the court said

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PM Modi hails BJP’s first Rajya Sabha member from Puducherry

“It is a matter of immense pride for every BJP Karyakarta that our party has got its first ever Rajya Sabha MP from Puducherry in S. Selvaganabathy,” Mr. Modi tweeted.

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Police station collapses after stored explosives go off in Odisha

The Puri district administration has ordered an inquiry into the incident.

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Apps of 16 popular smart home devices vulnerable to cyberattack, report says

The popularity of smart home devices means people are at risk of cyber intrusions, and IoT devices can be leveraged to spy on victims.

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Our friendship with India and China remains of ‘paramount importance’ in conduct of our foreign policy: Nepal at U.N.

Addressing the General Debate of the UNGA’s final day on September 27, Narayan Khadka said that Nepal’s worldview is shaped by its adherence to the principle of ‘amity with all and enmity with none’.

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Venezuela's government, opposition end latest round of talks

Delegates from Venezuela’s government and opposition concluded another round of talks in Mexico City on Monday after a delay that saw the government’

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Shift to EVs means huge ‘reskilling’ job for Europe: report

Automakers have warned that jobs at conventional combustion engine plants will be particularly at risk and have called on the European Union to help mitigate the impact the shift to electric will have on those manufacturing workers.

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FOX NEWS: Brian Laundrie search: Tipster sends Dog the Bounty Hunter to campground 75 miles from family home

Brian Laundrie search: Tipster sends Dog the Bounty Hunter to campground 75 miles from family home

FOX NEWS: Chicago-area boy, 8, killed in drive-by shooting outside home

Chicago-area boy, 8, killed in drive-by shooting outside home

An 8-year-old boy is dead after he was shot outside his family's Chicago-area home Monday evening, authorities said.

FOX NEWS: Sid Miller: There's No limit to the stupidity of the Biden administration

Sid Miller: There's No limit to the stupidity of the Biden administration

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Townhall senior writer Julio Rosas join 'Fox News @ Night' to discuss the crisis at the southern border

FOX NEWS: Gutfeld: Why New York is horrible and stupid

Gutfeld: Why New York is horrible and stupid

'Gutfeld!' in Nashville: Greg and the panel sound off on the state of New York, claim the Music City is superior

FOX NEWS: Child dead after infected by rare brain-eating amoeba found at Texas splash pad

Child dead after infected by rare brain-eating amoeba found at Texas splash pad

A child died after visiting a Texas splash pad and becoming infected with a rare brain-eating amoeba, city officials revealed Monday.

Traffic partially restored after Appacheruvu lake overflows

Traffic was partially restored at 10 a.m., after police turned the one-way road into two-way, clearing the blocked vehicular traffic.

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Supreme Court refuses to intervene in plea seeking protection of rights of non-COVID-19 patients

Prayer made in plea is too general, says Bench

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4,453 hectares of paddy inundated in East Godavari district

According to Agriculture Minister Kurasala Kannababu, the total extent of 2,573 hectares of paddy fields remain under the sheet of rainwater across the district.

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Excitement in Kodagu following rise in enquiries for rooms ahead of Dasara

Kodagu was out of bounds for tourists for a long time in view of its proximity to Kerala and protracted weekend curfew

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Eatala contest set to gain momentum as EC announces Huzurabad bypoll date

Elections on Oct 30 and Results on Nov 2

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FOX NEWS: Trump wins Mackinac conference straw poll with 47.5% of vote

Trump wins Mackinac conference straw poll with 47.5% of vote

Conservatives from across the state of Michigan flocked to Mackinac Island this weekend for the state’s biennial Republican Leadership Conference.

FOX NEWS: Sen. Tim Scott warns Democrats are trying to defund the police

Sen. Tim Scott warns Democrats are trying to defund the police

The South Carolina senator says the left is putting their politics over the people in approach to police reform.

FOX NEWS: Trey Gowdy: Democrats reject bipartisan police reform but will blame Republicans for crime

Trey Gowdy: Democrats reject bipartisan police reform but will blame Republicans for crime

'Sunday Night in America' host calls out members of Congress for dismissing criminal justice reform

FOX NEWS: Michigan Republicans flock to Mackinac Island for Leadership Conference

Michigan Republicans flock to Mackinac Island for Leadership Conference

Every two years, Republicans from across the state of Michigan head to scenic Mackinac Island to chart the party's path forward. Robert Sherman reports from Mackinac at this year's conference.

FOX NEWS: Rep. Norman: This economy is a disaster waiting to happen

Rep. Norman: This economy is a disaster waiting to happen

South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman says Democrats are pushing the $3.5 trillion spending bill to only fit their agenda.

SC gives Tamil Nadu SEC four months to complete urban local body polls

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, for the Election Commission, originally asked for time till April 2022 to complete the polls.

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PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

It will enable access and exchange of longitudinal health records of citizens with their consent, the PMO said.

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Karnataka sets up task force on R&D

Its purpose is to frame policy on R&D

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Diesel price hiked for second consecutive day

Price of diesel was hiked to ₹89.32 per litre in Delhi and to ₹96.94 in Mumbai, according to a price notification of State-owned fuel retailers; petrol price was not changed

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Jaishankar on 3-day visit to Mexico to discuss bilateral, trade and investment cooperation

This is Jaishankar’s first visit to the North American country as the External Affairs Minister.

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Blockchain, AI among fastest growing startup sub-sectors globally: report

Other sectors like cybersecurity, edtech, cleantech, and gaming are maturing at significant rates, seeing a collective growth of 33% in Series A funding and 3% exits over the past five years.

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Google in court to appeal EU’s 2018 Android antitrust case

The company is fighting a 2018 decision from the EU’s executive Commission that resulted in the 4.34 billion-euro fine, still the biggest ever fine Brussels has imposed for anticompetitive behaviour.

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COVID-19 | Global vaccines project to revamp rules after Britain got more than Botswana

Rwanda and Togowere each allotted about 1,00,000 doses and Libya nearly 55,000.

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Judge will consider ending restrictions for John Hinckley

A status conference is scheduled for Monday before U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman in Washington.

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Jaishankar on 3-day visit to Mexico to discuss bilateral, trade and investment cooperation

This is Jaishankar’s first visit to the North American country as the External Affairs Minister.

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V.M. Sudheeran resigns from AICC, plunging Congress in Kerala into a new crisis

Several Congress workers viewed Sudheeran's resignation from the AICC as an unequivocal message of dissent to the party's national leadership.

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Cadres of Left parties stage protests braving rain in Telangana

In Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, members of a host of farmers’ organisations and trade unions took to the streets in Kothagudem, Manuguru and other towns in the coal belt region in support of the Bharat Bandh

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Two friends found dead in lodge in Sagar

They had lost their jobs during the COVID-19 lockdown

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Bharat Bandh | Protesters disrupt road, rail traffic in Punjab, Haryana

Protesters raised slogans against the BJP-led government at the Centre, accusing it of implementing ‘anti-farmer’ policies.

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FOX NEWS: Taliban warn barbers in one province not to trim bears, report says

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Taliban warn barbers in one province not to trim bears, report says

The Taliban's religious police in Helmand province told barbers that they could be punished if they get caught trimming or shaving beards, citing their interpretation of Sharia law, according to a report.

India expresses disappointment over China’s reluctance to permit stranded Indians return

Over 23,000 Indians, including students, businesspersons and workers have been stranded in India as China has suspended the visa process and flights from India citing the COVID-19 situation

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Don’t shift goalposts, confuse border management with resolving boundary question, Indian envoy to China

September 26, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

After the standoff erupted in eastern Ladakh in May last year, India has consistently maintained that peace and tranquillity in the border areas are essential for the overall development of relations between the two countries

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FOX NEWS: Jesse Watters celebrates his twins on 'National Daughters Day'

Jesse Watters celebrates his twins on 'National Daughters Day'

Host takes a moment to celebrate 'National Daughters Day' on 'Last Call'

FOX NEWS: Tulsi Gabbard: There is an 'increasing feeling' we are 'losing our democracy'

Tulsi Gabbard: There is an 'increasing feeling' we are 'losing our democracy'

Former Hawaii congresswoman tells 'Watters' World' that Biden's remarks about Border Patrol will prevent a fair investigation

FOX NEWS: Tulsi Gabbard slams Biden over his pledge to punish Border Patrol agents on horseback

Tulsi Gabbard slams Biden over his pledge to punish Border Patrol agents on horseback

Former Hawaii congresswoman tells 'Watters' World' that Biden's remarks about Border Patrol will prevent a fair investigation

FOX NEWS: Trump invites Marine who pulled baby over Kabul wall onto stage at rally prompting 'USA!' chants

Trump invites Marine who pulled baby over Kabul wall onto stage at rally prompting 'USA!' chants

Former President Donald Trump praised a U.S. service member who was photographed pulling an Afghan baby across the Kabul airport wall during the Afghanistan withdrawal and brought him onstage at a rally Saturday.

FOX NEWS: Jesse Watters: Biden's credibility crisis

Jesse Watters: Biden's credibility crisis

'Watters' World' host discusses Biden's 'lies' about migrants being 'whipped' by Border Patrol agents

Masked men rob money from TASMAC shop

The men broke the surveillance camera at the shop and pulled out a knife before fleeing with the cash.

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Navy monitoring cyclone Gulab

The cyclone is expected to make landfall around September 26 midnight

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Two Tamil Nadu labourers die in Kozhikode as concrete slabs crash

A Tamil Nadu-based company is learnt to be engaged in the construction of the building and concrete beams and slabs are being brought from Tirupur

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Diesel price hiked again, no change in petrol rate

Global benchmark Brent crude has risen to $77.50 a barrel as crude inventories shrunk from Europe to the US. Oil rates are up 2% for the week and this is the fifth weekly gain

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Former Kerala DGP K.V. Rajagopalan Nair passes away

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed condolences over the demise of the former DGP

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Kashyap community leader demands SC tag ahead of U.P. elections

"No reservation, no vote"

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Cyclone Gulab | Extremely heavy rain forecast at few places in north Andhra Pradesh

Fishermen advised not to venture into sea.

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'Fearless', 'brilliant', much to learn from him: Rahul Gandhi hails ex-PM Manmohan on birthday

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, senior leaders Sachin Pilot, Mukul Wasnik, Salman Khurshid, among others, wished Mr. Singh on his birthday

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Mann Ki Baat| No one should be left out of ‘circle of safety’ of vaccination: PM Modi

‘Follow COVID-19 related protocol and ensure high levels of vaccination against the disease ahead of the festival season,’ he says in his monthly address.

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Telangana CM meets Union Minister on water issues

Urges early allocation of river waters between TS and A.P.

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LIC IPO: DIPAM shortlists Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as legal advisor

The listing of LIC will be crucial for the government in meeting its disinvestment target of ₹1.75 lakh crore for 2021-22 (April-March)

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USISPF: Nancy Pelosi, Piyush Goyal among political and corporate leaders to address annual summit

USISPF is a non-profit organisation committed to creating a powerful strategic partnership between the U.S. and India

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Encounter underway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora

A police official said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon the forces, who retaliated

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FOX NEWS: Biden's booster rollout plan creates confusion, mixed messaging

Biden's booster rollout plan creates confusion, mixed messaging

RNC national spokesperson Paris Dennard and Democratic strategist Kevin Walling weigh in on COVID booster shots on 'Fox News @ Night'

FOX NEWS: Greg Gutfeld reveals leftover jokes from this week

Greg Gutfeld reveals leftover jokes from this week

'Gutfeld!' panel discusses jokes given a second chance in Friday's edition of 'Greg's Leftovers'

FOX NEWS: Gutfeld: What can you get away with if you are a Democrat?

Gutfeld: What can you get away with if you are a Democrat?

'Gutfeld!' panel discusses Joe Biden's taxes and Hunter Biden's emails

HC order on special invitees to TTD Board: caveat filed in Supreme Court

The High Court opined that the impugned G.Os are not in accordance with Section.96 (1) of AP Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act of 1987 as it has no provision for special invitees.

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Events in Afghanistan raise questions about use of terrorism to change State structure, says Rajnath Singh

The developments in Afghanistan raised questions about role of power politics and the use of terrorism as a tool to change State structures and behavi

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2 arrested in Ballia for 'abusive' video against PM Modi, UP CM Yogi

The video was posted on Twitter, Facebook, and WhatsApp and showed two people using abusive words against the PM and the UP CM

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Over 2,500 criminals held in a State-wide storming operation in T.N.

Special Correspondent

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Punjab cabinet finalised, Channi to meet governor

Mr. Channi is expected to meet the governor at 12:30 pm and the oath-taking ceremony for the new ministers is likely to take place Sunday, sources said

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Why govt. websites canvass for PM-CARES donation if it is not a govt. fund, asks Opposition

Opposition parties call for greater transparency over PM-CARES Fund

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Rapid population causing demographic changes, warns Uttarakhand government

Officials in the State have been asked to constitute committees to offer suggestions to the administration for addressing the issue

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Patna High Court seizes judicial powers of Jhanjharpur court judge

The Jhanjharpur court judge passed a series of unusual orders that hit the headlines.

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Tejashwi Yadav writes to non-BJP leaders seeking demand of caste census

The move comes after the Centre’s recent affidavit in Supreme Court that a caste census of the Backward Classes is “administratively difficult and cumbersome”.

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Tackling LWE: high-level meeting in Delhi to discuss ‘New Andhra Model’

It has been successful in containing the Maoist menace, says DGP

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FOX NEWS: Idaho woman loses baby after coronavirus battle: report

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Idaho woman loses baby after coronavirus battle: report

A pregnant Idaho woman’s baby did not survive after she went into labor earlier this month while in a medically induced coma because of the coronavirus, according to a report.

India, U.S. condemn cross-border terrorism; call for perpetrators of 26/11 attacks to be brought to justice

The two leaders reaffirmed that the United States and India “will take concerted action against all terrorist groups, including groups proscribed by the UNSCR 1267 Sanctions Committee”

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FOX NEWS: Bill Maher schools Whoopi Goldberg on Black national anthem: 'Separate but equal' is out of step!

Bill Maher schools Whoopi Goldberg on Black national anthem: 'Separate but equal' is out of step!

"Real Time" host Bill Maher doubled down on his opposition to the Black national anthem and offered a scathing response to "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg, who criticized his argument.

I-T department claims multi-crore tax evasion after raids on Gujarat diamond group

Raid teams have seized paper as well as digital data, kept at secret locations under the custody of its trusted employees, that includes proof of ‘unaccounted’ purchases and sales.

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Three fishermen injured in mid-sea attack By Sri Lankans near Nagapattinam

The incident happened after they allegedly trespassed into Sri Lanka’s territorial waters

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Facilities in GMR barge-mounted power plant site catch fire, no casualty

The reason for the fire mishap is yet to be ascertained

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PM Modi in U.S. updates | Biden jokes about possible India connection in meeting with PM Modi

The Quad leaders have pledged to ensure a "free and open" Indo-Pacific, which is also "inclusive and resilient", as they noted that the strategically vital region, witnessing China's growing military manoeuvring, is a bedrock of their shared security and prosperity

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Southern Odisha districts on high alert as cyclone brews over Bay of Bengal

Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected on September 26.

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Ghana president slams European countries for not recognising India-made Covishield

“What is intriguing is the fact that this vaccine was donated to African countries through the COVAX facility. The use of vaccines as a tool for immigration control will be a truly retrogressive step,” he said.

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FOX NEWS: Tom Felton, ‘Harry Potter’ actor, collapses at Ryder Cup in Wisconsin

Tom Felton, ‘Harry Potter’ actor, collapses at Ryder Cup in Wisconsin

British actor Tom Felton, known for his Draco Malfoy role in the "Harry Potter" films, was hospitalized in Wisconsin on Thursday after collapsing at the Ryder Cup golf tournament.

Landslides in Kinnaur, Shimla following heavy rains

The NH in Kinnaur district has been blocked following the landslide

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Manipur CM Biren apologises for police inaction over social worker’s kidnap and death

Athuan Abonmai was dragged out and bundled into a jeep in presence of policemen

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Uttarakhand minister acquitted in Shaktiman horse assault case due to lack of evidence

The horse died after getting injured during a clash between BJP protesters and the police in 2016

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Respond to AIADMK’s plea, Madras High Court directs TN Election Commission

The AIADMK had asked the TNSEC to deploy government staff from other States, and to install CCTV cameras during the counting of votes, for the local body polls scheduled for next month

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Centre’s refusal for caste Census of backward classes exposes BJP, says Mayawati

Mayawati’s reaction comes after the Centre told the Supreme Court that caste Census of backward classes is “administratively difficult and cumbersome”.

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Drive for Britain! United Kingdom scrambles for truckers amid supply woe

The United Kingdom is short of tens of thousands of drivers, as factors including Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic converge to create a supply-chain crunch

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Haitians see history of racist policies in migrant treatment

The images — men on horseback, appearing to use reins as whips to corral Haitian asylum seekers trying to cross into the U.S. from Mexico — provoked a

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Watch | What is Blue Flag tag?

A video explainer on the Blue Flag tag or certification awarded to beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators.

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FOX NEWS: Season 6 of FOX's 'The Masked Singer' kicked off Wednesday night

Season 6 of FOX's 'The Masked Singer' kicked off Wednesday night

Los Angeles Lakers player Dwight Howard was the first contestant to be unmasked Wednesday night during season 6

FOX NEWS: Kelly Clarkson cancels an ex in new Christmas tune 'Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You)'

Kelly Clarkson cancels an ex in new Christmas tune 'Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You)'

"The Voice" coach Kelly Clarkson has released a brand new Christmas song called "Christmas Isn't Canceled (Just You)."

FOX NEWS: Kim Kardashian accused of ripping off Megan Fox, Kourtney Kardashian's SKIMS shoot

Kim Kardashian accused of ripping off Megan Fox, Kourtney Kardashian's SKIMS shoot

Kim Kardashian has been accused of ripping off her sister Kourtney Kardashian's steamy SKIMS photoshoot with actress Megan Fox.

FOX NEWS: Marvel promotes executive who suggested dropping 'Men' from 'X-Men' title: 'I think it's outdated'

Marvel promotes executive who suggested dropping 'Men' from 'X-Men' title: 'I think it's outdated'

Marvel recently promoted an executive who previously called the "X-Men" titled "outdated."

FOX NEWS: 50 Cent raises concerns about Biden's tax hike, says he'll be moving to Texas

50 Cent raises concerns about Biden's tax hike, says he'll be moving to Texas

50 Cent brought up concerns about President Joe Biden's proposed tax hike during a recent TV appearance. The rapper first expressed his opposition to the tax plan during the 2020 election.

Watch | What is Blue Flag tag?

A video explainer on the Blue Flag tag or certification awarded to beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators.

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Plus One examinations get under way in compliance with COVID-19 protocols

The examinations have been scheduled with intervals of one to five days between papers on the requests of students and parents.

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CBI takes over probe into seer Mahant Narendra Giri’s death

Team from agency has visited Prayagraj to gather details

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Government seals mega deal with Airbus for purchase of 56 C-295 military transport aircraft

Under the deal, 16 aircraft will be delivered in a flyaway condition by the Airbus Defence and Space within 48 months of signing the contract

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Andaman administration exempts fully vaccinated tourists from carrying negative RT-PCR report

An official said the Union Territory administration’s Health Department has decided to implement fresh SOPs with effect from September 25.

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FOX NEWS: Matthew McConaughey still 'measuring' Texas gubernatorial run; polling well against Abbott, O'Rourke

Matthew McConaughey still 'measuring' Texas gubernatorial run; polling well against Abbott, O'Rourke

Actor Matthew McConaughey said this week he is still “measuring” a potential gubernatorial run in Texas next year, according to reports.

FOX NEWS: Gavin Newsom signs abortion protection bills, declares California 'reproductive freedom state'

Gavin Newsom signs abortion protection bills, declares California 'reproductive freedom state'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed into law two bills intended to protect the privacy of abortion providers and patients.

FOX NEWS: Biden administration response to border crisis under fire amid Haitian migrant surge

Biden administration response to border crisis under fire amid Haitian migrant surge

Rep. Chip Roy R-Tx., and Townhall senior editor Julio Rosas join 'Fox News @ Night' to discuss the crisis at the southern border

FOX NEWS: COVID-19: Man accused of repeatedly punching nurse in face for giving wife vaccine

COVID-19: Man accused of repeatedly punching nurse in face for giving wife vaccine

A Canadian nurse suffered significant facial injuries after she was attacked by a man upset that she had administered a COVID-19 vaccine to his wife, reports said.

Concern over suspected IS sleeper cells in Kerala

A fortnight ago, the NIA filed a charge sheet against three persons from Malappuram, Kannur and Kollam.

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Man arrested for spreading communal messages through WhatsApp ahead of Bhabanipur bypoll

A person was arrested from West Bengal's Birbhum district for allegedly spreading communally sensitive messages and obscene materials through WhatsAp

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Three dead in blast in Bengaluru godown

Two others sustained injuries

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Newly-elected YSRCP MPTCs protest against ‘denial of post’, threaten to resign

Dissatisfaction within YSR Congress Party over the allocation of MPP posts has come out in the open after aspiring leaders staged protests in two districts

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Ivory stock to be moved to high-security treasure chest

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Around 200 kg of sandal oil will also be moved to the treasure chest

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Taiwan asks to join trade group, says China might interfere

Taiwan has applied to join an 11-nation Pacific trade group, Cabinet officials said on Thursday, setting up a potential clash with rival Beijing over

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Doctors’ shortage: pharmacists in Odisha hospitals allowed to prescribe drugs for some ailments

Pharmacists cannot prescribe drugs which are not available in Niramaya — a free drug supply scheme.

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Anirudh Tewari appointed Punjab Chief Secretary

The 1990 batch IAS officer replaces Vini Mahajan

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Money-laundering case | Bombay High Court to hear Anil Deshmukh’s plea against ED summons on September 29

A division Bench of Justices S. S. Shinde and N. J. Jamadar said the ED could file its affidavit in response to the plea if it felt necessary.

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TDP resents decision to deny mike to Atchannaidu in the House

TDP MLA writes to privileges panel chief, Assembly secretary requesting them to reconsider the decision

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Pegasus case | Supreme Court panel may look into allegations

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CJI says members it had shortlisted for committee were unavailable

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Top Pakistan diplomat details Taliban plan

Be realistic. Show patience. Engage. And above all, don't isolate. Those are the pillars of an approach emerging in Pakistan to deal with the fledgli

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U.S. rules out adding India, Japan to AUKUS

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On Sept. 15, U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian PM Scott Morrison and British PM Boris Johnson jointly announced the formation of the trilateral security alliance AUKUS under which Australia would get a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines for the first time.

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U.S. rules out adding India, Japan to AUKUS

Petrol prices not coming down as States do not want to bring fuel under GST: Hardeep Singh Puri

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said petrol prices crossed the ₹100-mark in West Bengal as the Trinamool Congress government is levying heavy taxes.

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IPL gambling racket busted in Delhi, 5 held: Police

A raid was conducted following information received about gambling going on in Badarpur

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Disclose details of meeting with Adani, CPI tells Jagan Mohan Reddy

The party questioned the govt.’s urgency in awarding the contract to the firm to set up 9,000 MW solar power plants in the State

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Policeman dies after colleague opens fire in case of mistaken identity in Kashmir

His colleague assumed there was an attack by anti-national elements.

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Former Bihar CM Manjhi’s comment on Lord Ram sparks row

The president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) had said, ‘I don’t consider the Ramayan to be a true story, nor do I accept the fact that Lord Ram was a great historical person’.

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Man murdered in Toli Chowki

Police suspect previous enmity that might have led to the crime.

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Operation of wide- bodied aircraft at Calicut airport soon

It had remained suspended after an AIE flight crashed in August last killing 21 people

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Nepal’s Deuba government recalls Oli-appointed envoys, including ambassador to India: Report

With this decision, out of 33, Nepal’s 23 diplomatic missions abroad will remain vacant from the next three weeks to one month.

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Sri Lanka seeks $100 million assistance from IMF for COVID-19 vaccination

The bulk of the local vaccinations had come from the Chinese Sinopharm with 26 million doses being received so far

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Ravaged by war, Syrian rebel area struggles with virus surge

Coronavirus cases are surging to the worst levels of the pandemic in a rebel stronghold in Syria — a particularly devastating development in a region

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Now, a hackathon to resolve waste management

Technological solutions required for river and canal rejuvenation, plastic waste management and pollution

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Manipur police arrests militant with huge IED materials

During interrogation, the militant disclosed that he was involved in an IED attack at Manipur Chief Minister’s bungalow gate in 2013 and also a restaurant in Imphal, SP of Imphal West said.

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DICGC to pay depositors of PMC and other stressed banks

The Parliament passed the DICGC (Amendment) Bill, 2021 during the monsoon session in the wake of RBI-imposed restrictions on PMC Bank last year

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Namma Metro: Tunnel boring machine emerges at Shivajinagar

Emerges at under-construction Shivajinagar underground metro station

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FOX NEWS: Special police officer fatally shot in Southeast DC, reward offered

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Special police officer fatally shot in Southeast DC, reward offered

A special police officer was shot and killed while on duty in Washington D.C. Tuesday night, according to authorities.

FOX NEWS: Chicago student, 15, killed in shooting near high school: report

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Chicago student, 15, killed in shooting near high school: report

A teenage student was shot and killed Tuesday near a high school on Chicago’s South Side, according to reports.

FOX NEWS: Travel blogger who spotted Gabby Petito's van reacts to news of homicide: let's make her 'dreams come true'

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Travel blogger who spotted Gabby Petito's van reacts to news of homicide: let's make her 'dreams come true'

Travel blogger Jenn Bethune, who identified Gabby Petito's van in video footage from a summer trip to Wyoming, on Tuesday reacted to news of the FBI confirming Gabby Petito's remains.

Myanmar town near India border sees exodus as thousands flee fighting

About 10,000 seek shelter due to the armed conflict between the militia forces opposed to military rule and the army

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Racism, climate and divisions top UN agenda as leaders meet

Racism, the climate crisis and the world’s worsening divisions will take centre stage at the United Nations on Wednesday, a day after the U.N. chief

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Turkish President Erdogan again makes reference to Kashmir in UNGA address

He had also raised the Kashmir issue during his visit to Pakistan last year.

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Supreme Court dismisses pleas of Chhattisgarh government in toolkit case against ex-CM Raman Singh, Sambit Patra

The bench requested the Chhattisgarh High Court to decide the case.

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VIT trains students, farmers to spray bio-pesticide using drones

The programme aims to create awareness about the application of drones in organic paddy cultivation among farmers of Vellore.

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After remarks on bureaucrats, Uma Bharti says she will improve her language

On Tuesday, Uma Bharti in a brief letter to Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh said, “I am deeply hurt by my own words.”

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IUML district committee take disciplinary action against party leaders and members

A two-member inquiry committee has been appointed to find those who discredited the party and its leaders in the press and visual media and for leaking party secrets

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UNGA address will focus on COVID-19, the need to combat terrorism, climate change: Modi

“I am also looking forward to meeting Vice-President Kamala Harris to explore opportunities for cooperation between our two nations,” he said.

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SC rejects Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple Trust’s plea to exempt it from audit

The top court refrained from passing orders on the temple trust's plea to declare it an "independent and distinct entity" from the temple.

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LBSNAA mulls including crosswords in training module to enhance critical thinking

Director Srinivas Katikithala said, "I believe solving crossword as part of their training modules will enable them to enhance their critical thinking and decision-making. A plan towards that objective is afoot,"

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Education Department official in Theni district held on graft charge

An assistant with the District Education Office (DEO) in Uthamapalayam, Arunkumar (38), was arrested on the charge of demanding and accepting ₹5,000 a

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Recovery of explosives: NIA carries out multiple raids in Jammu and Kashmir

Residences searched in Baramulla, Kulgam and Anantnag districts as well as Doda and Kishtwar.

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Will rectify mistakes, fight against 'Talibanisation' of Bengal, says new State BJP chief

Sukanta Majumdarvowed to fight against the "Talibanisation of the State" and asserted that the party would rectify its mistakes in days to come

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News Analysis| Ceasefire between India and Pakistan expected to hold

However, local recruitment remains a cause for concern as shown by data and acknowledged by officials.

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Instagram says social media’s effect on people mental health “mixed”

WSJ’s report also prompted some U.S. lawmakers to launch a probe into Facebook’s lack of transparency around internal research.

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As Merkel bids farewell, German women wish for more equality

Angela Merkel, Germany's first female Chancellor, has been praised by many for her pragmatic leadership in a turbulent world and celebrated by some a

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Mahant Narendra Giri death | Shiv Sena demands CBI probe

“Someone has strangulated Hindutva in Uttar Pradesh. There should be a CBI inquiry the way we did in Palghar,” Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said.

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No construction by IOC at Chakkarpur village, Gurgaon administration tells NGT

The Gurgaon administration has said that there is no construction of any kind by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) at Chakkarpur village

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Sainiks will never accept Sharad Pawar as leader, says Shiv Sena’s Anant Geete

Party distances itself from ex-Union Minister’s remarks

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Puppeteer who dared to automate shadow puppets to revive a dying art

Sajeesh said the application of robotics was an idea developed solely to catch the attention of the audience and revive their interest in the art form

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Astrological incompatibility cannot be an excuse to go back on marriage promise: Bombay High Court

The bench rejected the applicant’s request to be discharged from the cheating and rape case registered against him.

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Taliban appoint deputy ministers in all-male Afghan government

The list of deputy ministers signals that the Taliban have not been swayed by the international criticism

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Failed Sudan coup attempt contained, situation under control: Ruling council member

Interrogation of suspects involved in the attempted coup on September 20 is due to begin

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World leaders return to UN and face many escalating crises

World leaders will be back at the United Nations for the first time in two years on Tuesday, with a formidable agenda of escalating crises to tackle,

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U.S. Democrats’ bid to bring immigration reforms blocked in Senate

Democrats hoped the immigration changes would cover Dreamers brought to the U.S. as children, people affected by conflicts or natural disasters in their home countries, farmworkers and other essential workers

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Environmental NGOs want TN to form a carbon neutral policy

NGOS and activists have appealed to the government in this regard; move came based on findings of IPCC report

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453 held in Assam for illegal land broking activities

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier said middlemen must be eliminated from the system and people should be empowered to get their land-related works done without any hassle

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Ganesh idol immersion: Another body recovered from Mumbai sea; toll rises to three

The bodies of the two other youngsters were recovered on Monday.

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expected to play a role in Naga peace process

Optimism in Nagaland after the transfer of R.N. Ravi as Governor of Tamil Nadu

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Over 3 tonnes of ganja seized on single day in Odisha

Latest seizures prove State remains key supplier of drug across country

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Shooting at Perm State University of Russia leaves five dead, more wounded

The Health Ministry of the Perm region reported that 14 people were wounded.

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Watch | The ‘food emergency' in Sri Lanka explained

A video explainer on the economic crisis in Sri Lanka leading to speculations of a food shortage in the country.

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UN to world leaders: To curtail warming, you must do more

Pressure keeps building on increasingly anxious world leaders to ratchet up efforts to fight climate change. There's more of it coming this week in on

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Five main issues on the Quad agenda

The emergence of a new trilateral, the Australia-U.K.-U.S. AUKUS Indo-Pacific grouping, last week could overshadow the geo-strategic aspects of the Quad

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Won’t interfere with States’ decisions on school reopening: Supreme Court

The court was dealing with a petition filed by a student who wanted governments to take time-bound decisions to open up schools for physical classes

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ED arrests MD of company in ₹900 crore money laundering case

Agency alleges promoters formed 15 shell companies and carried out bogus transactions

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Political Line | Of citizens and refugees

Here is the latest edition of the Political Line newsletter curated by Varghese K. George

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Outflow from Mettur dam reduced

The discharge was reduced on Monday owing to rain.

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More than 34,000 idols immersed on last day of Ganpati festival in Mumbai; three boys who ventured into sea still missing

No other untoward incident was reported in the city during the final day of immersions, officials said.

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Hindu family in Pakistan tortured, held hostage for fetching drinking water from mosque

The police did not register a case as the attackers were related to a local Parliamentarian of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, farmer Alam Ram Bheel said.

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Two votes and coalition talks: How the German election works

The outgoing coalition of Merkel's Union with the Social Democrats holds the record for the time taken to form a government, after an attempt to form an alternative alliance collapsed

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Supreme Court notice to govt. on vaccination for persons with disabilities

Bench says NGO has raised significant issue in plea

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SC stays Madras HC order permitting use of temple land to construct Kallakurichi Collectorate

Justices S. Abdul Nazeer and Krishna Murari granted the interim stay on an appeal preferred by activist Rangarajan Narasimhan

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High Court to hold virtual hearing in Tarun Tejpal case on October 27

The hearing is to be held virtually as Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, representing the Goa government, will participate in the court proceedings from Delhi.

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Madras High Court dismisses case against amendments made to AIADMK's constitution

The judges said the ECI could not be expected to interfere with the internecine issues of every party and find out whether its rules and regulations had been followed scrupulously

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Menhir from Megalithic period found in Basrur

Menhirs are upright stones

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Dying of hunger in Ethiopia's blockaded Tigray

In parts of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, people now eat only green leaves for days. At a health centre last week, a mother and her newborn weighing just

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Pro-Putin party set to win Russian election after Navalny clampdown

The Central Election Commission reported total voter turnout at 40.5% as of 1500 Moscow time (1200 GMT) on September 19

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UN chief warns China, U.S. to avoid ‘more perilous’ Cold War

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres implored China and the U.S. to repair their “completely dysfunctional” relationship

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Charanjit Singh Channi takes oath as Punjab Chief Minister

O.P. Soni and Sukhjinder Randhawa also take oath as Deputy Chief Ministers

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India to take up issues like terrorism, vaccines, climate change at UNGA: Ambassador Tirumurti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the U.N. General Assembly on September 25

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FOX NEWS: Jesse Watters: Milley's little secret

Jesse Watters: Milley's little secret

Lt. Col. Oliver North weighs in on Gen. Milley's alleged problematic calls with China

FOX NEWS: Judge Jeanine: America stands guilty killing civilians, including children

Judge Jeanine: America stands guilty killing civilians, including children

'Justice with Judge Jeanine' host slams Joe Biden as the 'Liar in Chief' and the 'real threat' to America

FOX NEWS: Times Square swarmed by hundreds protesting COVID vaccine mandate, chanting 'F--- Joe Biden'

Times Square swarmed by hundreds protesting COVID vaccine mandate, chanting 'F--- Joe Biden'

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in New York City’s Times Square Saturday to protest coronavirus vaccine mandate requirements.

FOX NEWS: Jesse Watters: The FBI failed America

Jesse Watters: The FBI failed America

'Watters' World' host highlights decades of corruption at the FBI and its latest coverup

Mild tremor in Kutch, no casualty

The tremor was recorded at 8.38 a.m., with its epicentre 26 km North-North East (NNE) of Dudhai, at a depth of 9.3 km

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Private bus owners urged to get permits released, resume operations in Udupi

Udupi RTO holds Janaspandana programme where public complain of limited bus services

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Ports Department to get expert advice from CWPRS to prevent Batpady sea erosion

Beach erosion has intensified at Batpady despite execution of ADB-funded Someshwara Beach Rejuvenation Project.

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YSR Congress poised for an emphatic win in ZPTC and MPTC elections

The main opposition party, the Telugu Desam Party, is trailing by a huge margin.

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Termites eat 593 ballot papers in Andhra Pradesh’s Madakasir

Ballot papers of ZPTC and MPTC elections were eaten by the termites

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India's copper import rises 26% in Q1; momentum expected to continue further: Report

Country's copper imports may touch 3 lakh tonne as economic growth picks up momentum despite adequate domestic capacity to meet the rising demand, the report said

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Rahul Gandhi takes dig at government over record COVID-19 vaccinations

Using the hashtag vaccination, Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet, “Event over”.

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Rajasthan CM Gehlot hopes Amarinder Singh would not take any step that would harm Congress

He says the high command was forced to take a decision in Punjab in the party’s interest on the basis of the feedback received from MLAs and the public at large.

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Money trail prima facie indicates Anil Deshmukh received ₹4.7 crore: PMLA Court

It further mentioned that Mr. Deshmukh then transferred the said cash through 'havala' on the instructions of Hrishikesh Deshmukh to Surendra Jain and Virendra Jain, all accused in the case.

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Home Ministry to announce allowing foreign tourists to visit India in next 10 days

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First five lakh foreign tourists will be issued visas free of cost in an attempt to revive the tourism, hospitality and aviation sectors

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AUKUS | Australia's PM ‘understands France's disappointment’ over submarine deal

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday he understood France's disappointment over Canberra's cancellation of a submarine deal in fav

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PM Modi urges people to take part in auction of gifts, mementos received by him

PM said the proceeds would go to the 'Namami Gange' initiative

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PM will take a call on further infrastructure investments in Afghanistan: Nitin Gadkari

India has invested around $3 billion in different welfare and infrastructure projects in Afghanistan.

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Punjab Congress Legislative Party meeting deferred

Punjab Congress legislators on Saturday had authorised party president Sonia Gandhi to pick a new CLP leader.

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Sikkim declares 'Katley' as State fish

The fish has high market value and is highly preferred by the public in the State.

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WHO Experts’ Group to take a call on EUL for Covaxin on October 6

WHO is currently reviewing the data submitted by the vaccine maker and the date for a decision on the jab is yet “to be confirmed”

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FOX NEWS: Los Angeles rocked by 4.3-magnitude earthquake days after smaller quakes

Los Angeles rocked by 4.3-magnitude earthquake days after smaller quakes

A preliminary 4.3-magnitude earthquake rocked Los Angeles Friday evening.

FOX NEWS: Gutfeld: Media target unvaccinated to create division

Gutfeld: Media target unvaccinated to create division

'Gutfeld!' panel discusses the war between the vaccinated and unvaccinated

FOX NEWS: Michigan father files $1M lawsuit after teacher cuts daughter's hair

Michigan father files $1M lawsuit after teacher cuts daughter's hair

The father of a 7-year-old Michigan girl whose hair was cut by a teacher without parental consent is suing the school district for $1 million.

FOX NEWS: Cops seen entering home of Gabby Petito’s fiance Brian Laundrie

Cops seen entering home of Gabby Petito’s fiance Brian Laundrie

Three cops – one in uniform – drove up in Dodge caravan and went inside the house.

TN Public Dept. attacked by ransomware, sensitive documents encrypted

The suspects have demanded the payment of a ransom in cryptocurrency; experts say old operating systems and lack of security software could have led to the attack

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EC transfers out 28 police personnel from Muzaffarnagar ahead of UP polls

Assembly elections will be held in Uttar Pradesh early next year

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Andhra Pradesh IPS Officers Association condemns former minister’s comments

:Members of the Andhra Pradesh IPS Officers Association condemned the comments of former minister Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu against some Superinten

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‘Branding of millets, millet products required’

Nutri-cereals have to reach large number of consumers: Prof. M.B. Chetti

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DCs had been told to demolish at least one illegal religious structure every week in every taluk

The direction came in a letter dated July 1, 2021 from the Chief Secretary to Deputy Commissioners

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Punjab Congress crisis | Sonia Gandhi has spoken to Amarinder Singh: sources

Possibility of Amarinder stepping down as CM may have come up, sources say

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A massive memorial for the Attingal Revolt of 1721, on its 300th anniversary

There are few existing written records and memorials that honour the Revolt.

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‘Liberate Congress moment,’ says Sidhu’s advisor Mohammad Mustafa on Punjab CLP meeting

He thanked the party’s leadership for the opportunity to serve as principal strategic advisor.

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ED moves court against Anil Deshmukh for non-compliance of summonses

The probe agency had issued multiple summonses to Mr. Deshmukh in the money laundering case registered against him by it. However, the NCP leader has failed to appear before it so far.

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Emotional moment for me, says PM Modi on record 2.5 crore vaccine doses on his birthday

September 18, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Mr. Modi said he appreciates all doctors, medical staff, and people in administration in the country for this effort

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Covax misses its 2021 delivery target — what’s gone wrong in the fight against vaccine nationalism?

On average, three COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered per 100 people in low-income countries, compared to more than 120 in high-income countries

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Watch | Taliban take over a luxury mansion in Kabul

September 18, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

Taliban fighters have taken over a luxury mansion in Kabul. It was owned by one of their fiercest enemies - warlord & fugitive ex-vice president A

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H-1B visa selection | U.S. court sets aside proposed Trump-era rule

September 18, 2021alochona discussion No comments:

During former President Donald Trump’s final days in office, the USCIS announced to do away with the traditional lottery system in deciding the successful applicants for the H-1B visas.

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BJP names Union ministers Sonowal, Murugan as its candidates for Rajya Sabha bypolls

Their election to the Rajya Sabha is all but certain as the BJP has a majority in the both state assemblies

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Gadkari gets ₹4 lakh royalty per month from YouTube for lecture videos

The Transport Minister made these remarks while reviewing the progress of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Bharuch

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Doctor drowns, after car gets stuck in underpass filled with stagnant water, in Pudukottai district

The underpass, beneath a railway track near Thudaiyur, was filled with four feet of stagnant rain water; the doctor’s mother-in-law who was also in the car, was rescued

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Baby dies of starvation after 4 adults end lives