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			Protesting junior doctors demanding justice for the deceased woman medic of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and workplace safety continue their hunger strike until death today in the central part of the city&#39;s Dharmatala area. Several senior doctors, who have been at the protest site since Saturday night, are also planning to join their junior counterparts in the hunger strike. The junior medics started their hunger strike untill death on Saturday night after the state government missed the 24-hour deadline of fulfilling their demands by 8.30 pm on Saturday.</p>
		Exit polls for Haryana and Jammu-Kashmir Assembly elections, released yesterday, indicate a possible political shake-up in both regions with Congress making a strong comeback. The exit polls indicate that the Congress party is on track to regain control of Haryana after a decade in Opposition, ousting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from power. Released after the conclusion of voting, the exit polls predict the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance leading in Jammu and Kashmir, however, without a clear majority the region may see a hung Assembly, with Mufti&#39;s People&#39;s Democratic Party (PDP) as the kingmaker.<br />
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			In Meghalaya, at least 10 people died, including seven of a family, in rain-induced flashfloods that ravaged the South Garo Hills district in the past 24 hours. Incessant rainfall has triggered landslides in Gasuapara region of the district. A senior official said that the family of seven were inside their home in the remote village of Hatiasia Songma when a landslide struck.<br />
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			Israel&#39;s military struck outside the gates of a hospital in southern Lebanon without warning, killing seven paramedics and forcing the facility to close, the hospital director said a day after one of the most deadly attacks on health workers in the weeks since fighting escalated between Israel and Hezbollah. At least 1,400 Lebanese, including civilians, medics and Hezbollah fighters, have been killed and 1.2 million driven from their homes in less than two weeks.</p>
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Donald Trump addresses thousands at site of July's failed assassination bid in Musk's presence

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	Former US president Donald Trump returned to Butler, a city in Pennsylvania where he narrowly escaped an assassination bid 12 weeks ago, and addressed thousands of his supporters in this key battleground state, urging them to elect him as the next president of the United States. Joined by high-profile figures like Tesla owner Elon Musk and his running mate, Senator J D Vance, Trump (78) made a passionate plea to &#39;defeat&#39; Vice President Kamala Harris.</p>

Meghalaya floods: 10 people killed in landslides, flashfloods triggered by heavy rain

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	At least 10 people died, including seven of a family, in rain-induced flashfloods that ravaged Meghalaya&#39;s South Garo Hills district in the past 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma held a review meeting on the situation across the five districts of Garo Hills.</p>
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RG Kar case: Protesting junior doctors begin fast unto death ahead of Durga Puja

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	The junior doctors, protesting over the rape and murder of their colleague at the RG Kar hospital, went on fast unto death, claiming that their demands were not fulfilled by the West Bengal government. With three days left before the Durga Puja festivities start, the doctors had begun a sit-in demonstration at the Dorina Crossing in Dharmatala in the heart of Kolkata, setting a 24-hour deadline for the state government to fulfill their demands.</p>

Maldives President arrives in New Delhi for first bilateral visit

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	Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady of Maldives, Sajidha Mohamed arrived in New Delhi on Sunday, for his first bilateral visit to India. During this visit, President Muizzu will hold meetings with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior officials.</p>

Wangchuk sits on fast at Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi along with supporters.

<span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk sits on fast at Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi along with supporters.&nbsp;</span>

J&K Assembly poll results: Three-tier security arrangements in place at counting centres

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	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.</p>
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UP CM Yogi unveils logo of Maha Kumbh-2025 in Prayagraj

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	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.</p>

Authorities get into action to clear waterlogging, downed trees after heavy rains in Bengaluru

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	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.</p>

IAF's dazzling aerobatic prowess in Chennai steals hearts, breathtaking display dominate Marina sky

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	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&#39;s range of new aircraft including Rafale, roar in action.</p>
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Will campaign for BJP if PM provides free electricity in NDA-ruled states before assembly polls: Kejriwal

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	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 &#39;Janta Ki Adalat&#39;, Kejriwal accused the BJP&#39;s &quot;double engine&quot; governments of failing across the states, predicting their ouster from Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

Free rice, sugar to be distributed via fair price shops in Pondicherry before Diwali

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	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.</p>

Chembur shop cum residential building fire death toll increases to seven

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	At least seven people, including two children of a family, were killed in a fire tragedy at Mumbai&#39;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.</p>

One person detained in alleged rape of minor girl in Bengal's South 24 Parganas

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	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.</p>

Adani starts India's biggest hydrogen blending in natural gas programme

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	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&#39;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.</p>

BJP's Anil Vij dismisses exit polls, says 'confident of victory in Haryana'

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	After exit polls suggested a strong comeback for Congress in Haryana after a decade, BJP candidate Anil Vij from Ambala Cantt downplayed the significance of these projections, stating that the actual situation on the ground is quite different. &quot;We do not give much importance to exit poll predictions. If there is any talk, it will be on October 8 when the results will be declared,&quot; he said. Earlier, Anil Vij confidently stated that the BJP would form the government in Haryana and hinted at the possibility of becoming the Chief Minister, citing his seniority in the party.</p>

Hindus live in harmony through continuous dialogue, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

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	Claiming that India is a Hindu nation, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said the Hindus live in harmony through continuous dialogue as he called for the society to unite for its security by eliminating all differences. &quot;We have lived here since ancient times even though the term Hindu came later. Hindus embrace everyone. They live in harmony through continuous dialogue,&quot; said Bhagwat while addressing a &#39;Swayamsevak Ekatrikaran&#39; event in Rajasthan&#39;s Baran on Saturday evening.</p>

Junior doctors continue indefinite hunger strike demanding justice, workplace safety

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	Agitating junior doctors demanding justice for the deceased woman medic of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and workplace safety continued their hunger strike until death today in the central part of Kolkata&#39;s Dharmatala area. Several senior doctors, who have been at the protest site since Saturday night, are also planning to join their junior counterparts in the hunger strike.</p>

9 injured in head-on collision between tourist bus, container in UP's Shahjahanpur

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	Nine people, including two women from Nepal, were injured in a head-on collision between a tourist bus going from Delhi to Nepal and a container on Sunday, police said. The incident took place when a tourist bus full with passengers was going to Nepal from Delhi. When this bus reached near Laungapur forest under the Kutar police station area, a container coming from the front hit the bus due to which seven men and two women from Nepal were seriously injured.</p>

Amethi murder case: Prime accused Chandan shifted to district jail in Raebareli

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	Chandan Verma, accused of killing a Dalit family in Amethi, has been shifted to the district jail in Raebareli, as per officials. Verma (35), who was arrested on Friday, was shot by the police on Saturday while they were trying to recover the pistol he allegedly used in the killing. He was admitted to the hospital from where he was shifted to the district jail.</p>

NC-Congress alliance will get better results than exit poll projections: Congress' Iftikhar Ahmed

Congress candidate from the Rajouri Assembly constituency, Iftikhar Ahmed said that National Conference and Congress alliance will receive better results than what is being projected by the exit polls and exuded confidence of INDIA bloc forming a government with two-third majority in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

ED conducts raids at 44 locations across nine states in Pearl Agro Corporation case

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	Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted search operations at 44 locations across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, Telengana, Karnataka, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand in the case of Pearl Agro Corporation Limited (PACL) and its group. ED said that during the search operations, various incriminating documents were recovered and seized.</p>

Fire in Mumbai's Chembur shop kills five, including two children

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	Five people, including two children, were charred to death in the fire incident that broke out in a Chembur shop. As per officials, they have been identified as Paris Gupta (7), Manju Prem Gupta (30), Anita Gupta (39), Prem Gupta (30) and Narendra Gupta (10). The fire broke out near the electrical wiring area installed at the shop on the ground floor.</p>

Villagers kill sixth and final wolf ending months-long havoc by predator in UP's Bahraich

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	After months of terror, the six-member wolf pack responsible for wreaking havoc in the Mahsi region of Bahraich has finally been eradicated. The last wolf was beaten to death by villagers in Tamachpur village while attempting to hunt a goat. Following this, the forest department came to the village and recovered the body of the wolf. Further action will be taken after the postmortem of the wolf&#39;s body.</p>

MP's Indore Airport receives bomb threat on e-mail, probe underway

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	Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport located in Madhya Pradesh&#39;s Indore received a bomb threat email on Saturday night after which police registered an FIR. The mail sender also threatened to blow up other airports in the country. This is the fourth time this year that Indore Airport has received a bomb threat. It is being told that the threat was received on the email ID of the airport authority.</p>

Sachin Tendulkar joins America's National Cricket League ownership group

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	Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has joined America&#39;s National Cricket League (NCL) ownership group, hoping to give a big boost to the sport in the United States in the coming years. &quot;The NCL&#39;s vision to create a platform for world-class cricket while inspiring a new generation of fans to resonate with me. I look forward to being part of this new initiative and witnessing the growth of cricket in the US first hand,&quot; Tendulkar said.</p>

Indian army seizes huge stock of weapons, explosives in J-K's Poonch district

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	Indian Army&#39;s Romeo Force seized a huge cache of weapons and explosives in the Jhullas area of Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Poonch district. The recovered items included AK 47 and Pistol rounds of Pakistani origin and sophisticated explosives like RCIED, Timed destruction IED, Stove IED, explosives for IED and Chinese Grenades.</p>
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