Wounded soldier's death takes J&K toll to 4

A soldier wounded in a three-day operation against Pakistan-backed terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag has died in the hospital, bringing the total casualties to four. The search is ongoing for three Pakistani terrorists and a local recruit in the forests near the village of Gadool.

September 16, 2023 at 12:55AM

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'US consulate in Frankfurt sets aside visa interview appointments for Indian applicants’

The US consulate in Frankfurt has set aside nonimmigrant visa interview appointments specifically for Indian applicants, with a wait time of just three days. In contrast, the wait time for B1/B2 visa interview appointments in India ranges from 441 to 607 days.

September 16, 2023 at 12:47AM

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How Bangladesh beat India in a Asia Cup thriller

Shubman Gill's fifth ODI ton and a valiant knock from Axar Patel lower down the order went in vain as Bangladesh pipped India by 6 runs in a thrilling final Super Four game in Colombo on Friday. With the narrow win, Bangladesh signed off their 2023 Asia Cup campaign causing an unexpected upset over the finalists.

September 15, 2023 at 11:51PM

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Oppn bloc hopes to finalise seat sharing by month-end

The basic formula being followed for the state-wise seat-sharing deal is to look at either the last assembly poll results or the last parliamentary poll results. Another option is to look at both the last assembly and Lok Sabha trends. "It has been decided that the strongest party in each state will drive the seat-sharing talks," a well-placed source said.

September 15, 2023 at 04:35AM

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Warm Sept across most of India as long dry spells pump up heat

As per IMD data, maximum temperatures have been soaring 3-4°C above normal in the northeast while the north and northwestern states have been 1-4°C above normal so far in September. Most places in east India too have been warmer than usual.

September 15, 2023 at 03:19AM

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Live-streaming of Chandrayaan-3 soft-landing on Moon gets 8m viewers

The live-streaming featured a 16-second clip showcasing various moments from Isro’s mission control centre in Bengaluru, capturing the entire journey from the start of the broadcast to Chandrayaan-3's successful landing as well as showing the excitement and celebrations among Isro staff.

September 15, 2023 at 02:35AM

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5th Nipah case in Kerala, contact list swells to 789

A 24-year-old healthcare worker at a private hospital in Kerala's Kozhikode district tested positive for Nipah fever on Wednesday, a day after four people, including two who have since passed away, were confirmed to be infected with the virus. The health worker's samples were tested at National Institute of Virology, Pune, according to health minister Veena George.

September 14, 2023 at 03:38AM

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Gadkari puts brakes on plan to make 6 airbags must for cars

Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that the government has decided against mandating six airbags on Indian cars, arguing that the new Bharat NCAP safety standards and star rating on cars will itself prompt companies to go for adding more safety apparatus to attract buyers. ​​​He also said that the entire auto industry was on board on the safety feature, but for one player, stopping short of naming the company.

September 14, 2023 at 03:27AM

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In fast lane: Car companies eye 4 million sales in 2023

Companies such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, MG Motor, and Mercedes-Benz said demand continues to remain robust as sales of premium vehicles are not showing any signs of slowdown.

September 13, 2023 at 01:27AM

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Centre rushes team to Kerala as state reports 2 Nipah deaths

According to Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, two fatalities have occurred as a result of Nipah virus infection in Kerala. Additionally, samples from four individuals in the coastal state, who are suspected of having the disease, have been dispatched to Pune's National Institute of Virology (NIV) for further testing.

September 13, 2023 at 01:08AM

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