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 "Soman Wangchuk, Soman, Wangchuk")
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Indian Army team beats US Military in arena polo match
The Indian Army arena polo team delivered a gritty performance, defeating the US Military in a thrilling test match, marking their first international engagement since 2019. The Indian team, comprising Prithvi Singh, Yatinder Kumar, Mrityunjay Singh and RK Gautam, won 13-10 at the Lakeside Polo Club near here.
Record production of 1,545 MT of apple juice concentrate this year so far: CM
The Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation has processed a record 1,545 metric tonnes of apple juice concentrate across its three plants this year so far, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Sunday. "It includes 814 metric tonnes (MT) from the Parala plant in Shimla district, 653 MT from the Parwanoo plant in Solan district, and 78 MT from the Jarol plant in Mandi district," he added.
Ex-J'khand CM Champai Soren hospitalised
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren was hospitalised following blood sugar-related complications, an official said on Sunday. He was admitted to the Tata Main Hospital in Jamshedpur around 9 pm on Saturday.
7 killed as fire breaks out in shop-cum-residential building in Mumbai
Seven persons, including three minors, were killed after a fire broke out in a double-storey shop-cum-residential structure in Mumbai on Sunday morning, a fire official said. The incident took place at 5.20 am at Siddharth Colony in Chembur area, he said.
NPCIL plans to operate small nuclear plants for private players
In a first, Nuclear Power Corporation of India will operate 220 MW capacity small nuclear plants for private players who will provide both funding and land for the project, a senior government official has said. A development on this front is likely by this year-end or early 2025, the official told PTI.
Wangchuk seeks alternative venue for fast after police deny permission for Jantar Mantar
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday expressed his frustration on being denied permission to sit on a fast demanding Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh at the Jantar Mantar in the national capital, and sought an alternative. Sharing a copy of the letter sent by Delhi Police rejecting his request for sitting on a fast at the Jantar Mantar, Wangchuk, in a post on X, said, "Another rejection, another frustration. Finally this morning we got this rejection letter for the officially designated place for protests."
J&K Assembly poll results: Three-tier security arrangements in place at counting centres
Stringent security arrangements have been put in place at all district headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir for the counting of votes on Tuesday for the 90-member assembly, paving way for first elected government in the Union Territory following the abrogation of Article 370 five years ago.
UP CM Yogi unveils logo of Maha Kumbh-2025 in Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the logo of Maha Kumbh-2025 in Prayagraj today. Earlier in the day, CM Yogi reviewed the preparations for the mega event. He also met with saints and performed puja during his visit to Prayagraj. During his visit, CM Yogi discussed the progress of the preparation work with officials and conducted site inspections at key locations.
Authorities get into action to clear waterlogging, downed trees after heavy rains in Bengaluru
Waterlogging and incidents of tree falling have been reported from some parts of the city, following heavy showers on October 5 night. Teams from the city civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) are actively working to restore normalcy by baling out water from spots that are inundated, and by clearing trees that were uprooted, official sources said on Sunday.
IAF's dazzling aerobatic prowess in Chennai steals hearts, breathtaking display dominate Marina sky
A spectacular aerial display showcasing the prowess and manoeuvrability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft over the iconic Marina sky captivated the hearts of Chennaiites who turned up in thousands on a sultry Sunday and witnessed the IAF's range of new aircraft including Rafale, roar in action.
Will campaign for BJP if PM provides free electricity in NDA-ruled states before assembly polls: Kejriwal
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide free electricity in the NDA-ruled states before the Delhi Assembly elections, promising to campaign for the saffron party if he fulfills this demand. Addressing a public gathering at 'Janta Ki Adalat', Kejriwal accused the BJP's "double engine" governments of failing across the states, predicting their ouster from Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir.
Free rice, sugar to be distributed via fair price shops in Pondicherry before Diwali
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy announced here on Sunday that his government has decided to distribute 10 kg rice and 2 kg sugar, free of cost, through fair price shops to card holders before Diwali. Addressing media here, he said the decision to distribute free rice and sugar to all families covered under public distribution system in the Union Territory before Diwali was taken in keeping with the pleas from various quarters.
Chembur shop cum residential building fire death toll increases to seven
At least seven people, including two children of a family, were killed in a fire tragedy at Mumbai's Chembur shop today early morning. The fire broke out on the ground floor of a multi-storey building at 5:20 am in plot no 16/1, Sidharth Colony, KN Gaikwad Marg, Chembur (E) which claimed the lives of the seven members of the Gupta family.
One person detained in alleged rape of minor girl in Bengal's South 24 Parganas
West Bengal Police detained a person in the alleged rape of a minor girl in South 24 Parganas today. The tragic incident has shaken the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. A 10-year-old girl was found dead in a canal in Kultali, and the police have detained a person who confessed to killing her. The girl had gone missing the previous evening while returning from tuition, and her family had approached the police.
Adani starts India's biggest hydrogen blending in natural gas programme
Adani group has started blending green hydrogen in natural gas that is supplied to households for cooking purposes in parts of Ahmedabad, with a view to cut emissions and meet net-zero targets. Adani Total Gas Ltd, the group's city gas joint venture with French energy giant TotalEnergies, has started blending 2.2-2.3 per cent of green hydrogen in piped natural gas supplies in Shantigram in Ahmedabad, the firm said in a post on LinkedIn.
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First Published: Oct 06 2024 | 7:55 AM IST
