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Prithvi Shaw scripts Ranji history with double century: Check all records he broke

Prithvi Shaw has made an immediate impact for Maharashtra, smashing a sensational 222 off 156 balls in his second Ranji Trophy outing. This blistering knock is the second-fastest double century in the tournament’s Elite Group history and the fastest in the 21st century. Shaw’s performance marks a significant personal comeback and places him among India’s […]

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Chhath Puja: PM Modi wishes fasting devotees; 4-day festival concludes

Chhath Puja concluded nationwide with the morning ‘Usha Arghya’ to the Sun God, marking the end of the four-day festival. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes, praising community participation and the rigorous fasts observed by devotees. He highlighted the unique tradition of offering prayers to the setting sun, wishing for universal welfare, happiness, and […]

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‘Golden Age’: US, Japan sign agreement on 'securing' supply of rare earths — message to Xi?

The United States and Japan have signed a critical minerals and rare earths deal, aiming to reduce dependence on China. This agreement, part of a broader Indo-Pacific strategy, signals a coordinated effort to diversify supply chains and bolster alliances amid global resource competition. The pact underscores a commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing economic […]

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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits western Turkey; buildings collapse

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck western Turkey, causing three previously damaged buildings to collapse in Sindirgi, Balikesir province. The tremor, felt across multiple provinces, injured 22 people, primarily from panic-related falls. Authorities provided shelter for residents fearing aftershocks, as the region continues to experience seismic activity. Source link

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CIC appointment: SC rejects pleas to make names public; govt to shortlist in 3 weeks

The Supreme Court deferred pleas to make shortlisted candidates for information commissioner posts public, as the Centre expects to finalize selections within three weeks. While assuring scrutiny of appointments, the court cited potential litigation if shortlisted names were revealed, urging prompt action on state-level vacancies. Source link

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Pan-India SIR announced: No need for documents at enumeration stage; to begin on Nov 4

The Election Commission has altered norms for the pan-India Special Summary Revision (SIR), eliminating document submission at the enumeration stage. Electors not linked to previous SIR will receive notices to prove citizenship, with Aadhaar accepted solely as identity proof. The process, spanning 103 days, will see concurrent notice, enumeration form decision, and claims/objections handling. Source […]

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112 drug samples failed quality test in Sept; 49 from Himachal Pradesh alone – CDSCO alert

Following tragic child deaths, a nationwide quality check revealed 112 drug samples failed tests, with Himachal alone accounting for 49. Two Himachal-manufactured cough syrups, along with others from Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh, were flagged for not meeting standards or being spurious. This highlights critical quality control issues in the pharmaceutical sector. Source link