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Zeeshan Siddique, son of late NCP leader Baba Siddique, will contest the 2024 Maharashtra elections from Bandra East against Shiv Sena’s Varun Sardesai. Siddique, a former Congress MLA, aims to fulfill his father’s legacy of serving the poor and weaker sections of society.

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Mary Bennet: Just no main character energy

Do we really need Mary Bennet from ‘Pride And Prejudice’ as heroine of a new 10-part mini series? Is this the beginning of the Jane Austen Cinematic Universe?

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Diljit Dosanjh Delhi concert traffic alert! Check 2-day advisory, road closures updates, alternative routes here

Diljit Dosanjh Delhi concert traffic alert: Heavy Transport Vehicles (HTVs) will be prohibited from using the route from JLN Stadium Red Light along the entire stretch of BP Marg during the hours traffic restrictions will be effective.

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Ukraine is striking deeper inside Russia—and reshaping the war

Ukrainian officials and some of their Western backers increasingly see the pain of drone and other long-range strikes inside Russia’s borders as a game-changer that could force President Vladimir Putin into negotiating an acceptable peace.

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Nvidia overtakes Apple as world's most valuable company

In June, Nvidia briefly became the world's most valuable company, before it was overtaken by Microsoft and Apple. The tech trio's market capitalizations have been neck-and-neck for several months. Microsoft's market value stood at $3.20 trillion.

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Tariff hikes lead to fall in users in August for top telcos

India's leading telecom operators, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, faced significant customer losses for the second consecutive month in August due to a July tariff hike. In contrast, state-run BSNL, which did not raise tariffs, gained 2.5 million new subscribers.

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Telcos to call for Aligned satcom spectrum pricing

Private telcos in India are urging the regulator to ensure new satellite communication players like Starlink and Kuiper pay market-determined prices for spectrum, aligning with terrestrial network providers. They argue for fair competition by imposing similar pricing, regulatory levies, and licensing fees on satellite operators.

Tags: #India #regulatory

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Israel launches airstrikes on Iran after October missile attack: Explosions reported in Tehran

Israel-Iran War: Israel conducted airstrikes targeting Iranian military facilities early Saturday, marking a direct response to Iran's recent missile attacks. Explosions echoed across Tehran, as Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) cited Iran's “relentless” aggression. Iranian media confirmed defensive actions, with air defense systems engaging “hostile targets.” U.S. officials had urged restraint amidst growing regional tensions, while Israel emphasized its right to self-defense amid ongoing threats. This development adds to the complex dynamics following the Israel-Hamas conflict and ongoing proxy engagements across the region.

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RIL’s ‘quick’ retail fix: Expat coaches

Reliance Retail has recruited numerous expatriates to optimize its grocery operations, online fashion business Ajio, and enhance margins while engaging in leadership succession planning. The retailer is slowing expansion and closing more stores amid intense competition from quick commerce platforms and subdued demand.

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New Thackeray scion in poll fray, MNS heir Amit Thackeray wants to clean the ‘political muck’ in Maharashtra

Amit, viewed as father & MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s successor, is contesting election for Mahim seat. Since formally entering politics in 2020, he has been closely involved in party affairs.

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Deported from UAE, Baljeet Maur is 'Arsh Dalla's logistics & extortion man, member of Nijjar's KTF'

Following deportation, Baljeet Maur was taken into custody by NIA, which has assessed his role in identifying extortion targets in India. He's also brother of Punjab gangster Harry Maur.

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Congress opts out of UP bypolls, bats for ally SP after seat-sharing talks fail

Congress gen secy in-charge of UP Avinash Pande & state unit chief Ajay Rai announced decision day after Akhilesh Yadav said all 9 candidates will contest bypolls on SP symbol.

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Pakistan judge ‘sidelined’ for top job writes scathing letter against outgoing CJP Isa

Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, who was in line to be the next CJP, boycotted the reference held in the honour of outgoing chief justice Qazi Faez Isa. Judge Yahya Afridi was appointed the new chief justice.

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From Shivakumar to Kumaraswamy, why so many Karnataka bigwigs have a stake in an assembly bypoll

Congress named CP Yogeeshwara its candidate from Channapatna just hrs after he jumped ship from BJP. And though it's an important seat, the two leaders' personal rivalry is also at play.

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In MP’s Rewa, cops scramble to nab 5 men who ‘gang-raped 19-yr-old, attacked partner’

Alleged incident took place in afternoon of 21 Oct at seasonal nullah about 2 km from temple the couple visited. Police said both woman and partner are college students.

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Rural employment under MGNREGS fell 16% in 1st half of 2024-25. TN, Odisha saw biggest dips—NGOs' report

Of 20 states and UTs analysed, 14 states registered decline in rural employment provided this year, while 6 states saw increase, says report by LibTech India and NREGA Sangharsh Morcha.

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Haryana's new ministers & MLAs spring into action, pulling up & fighting with officials—all on video