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AIMIM president Owaisi urges PM Modi to facilitate humanitarian corridor into Gaza

A galaxy of speakers expressed unwavering solidarity with Palestine and its people and collectively passed 12 resolutions, including the right to self-determination, and resisting occupation.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Several people in Uttarakhand found to have dual citizenship of India, Nepal

Govt. identifying dual citizens in Pithoragarh/Champawat districts of Uttarakhand. SSB personnel deployed in 54 border outposts to identify such people. Two types of Nepalese living in India: married women & entire families. Aadhaar/voter ID cards fraudulently obtained. SSB teams formed to prevent human trafficking, contact villagers in border areas.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Conference urges Tamil Nadu government to survey living conditions of Tamil repatriated from Sri Lanka

Organisation urges TN govt to conduct survey of repatriates; calls for granting citizenship, patta to land & houses of those dependent on agriculture. Sri Lankan govt should recognise Malaiyaha Tamils & grant them administrative autonomy. India, Sri Lanka & U.K. should initiate schemes for their progress.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Kharge asks Hindutva proponents why they don’t accept Buddhist thought when they believe Buddha is the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu

Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha and president of All India Congress Committee, questioned right-wing Hindutva proponents as to why they didn’t accept the thoughts of Buddha when they said that Buddha was the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Where does chickenpox start? Advisers tell NHS to give toddlers chickenpox jab

Due to social distancing measures, the number of cases of chickenpox during the Covid pandemic decreased; consequently, a greater number of youngsters than usual are at risk of contracting the extremely contagious virus.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023

India needs tenfold growth to become a developed nation by 2047, says Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

India aspires to become a developed nation by 2047 and it needs a tenfold growth when compared to now to achieve the goal, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. 

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

The rest is history, says Vengsarkar on his recommending Tendulkar’s name for selection to the Mumbai Ranji team

Dilip Vengsarkar played key role in selecting Sachin Tendulkar & MS Dhoni for Mumbai Ranji & World T20 teams respectively. Vengsarkar recalled Sachin's selection after seeing him bat confidently in Indian nets & Dhoni's selection due to his aggressive & positive mindset. Both decisions proved to be history-altering.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

The Lords of Wankhede: WV Raman, R Kaushik’s book unveiled at a star-studded function

India's 1983 World Cup win marked a shift in cricketing landscape. 28 yrs later, book The Lords of Wankhede explores the evolution of Indian cricket. Dilip Vengsarkar, VVS Laxman, Venkatesh Prasad, among others, attended the launch. India's historic moments, like 1986 tied Test, Anil Kumble's perfect 10, and No.1 Test…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

PDP leaders detained, not allowed to protest in solidarity with Palestine: Iltija Mufti

PDP accuses J&K L-G's administration of denying permission to protest civilian deaths in Palestine, detaining party leaders. 1,500 children killed in Israeli attacks, phosphorous bombs used against civilians. PDP selectively targeted, leaders forced to quit. India's largest democracy denying right to raise issues of people.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

India bag 18 medals, including 4 gold on Day 2 of Hangzhou Asian Para Games

NEW DELHI: Prachi Yadav achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in para canoe at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2023