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Bahraich violence: One person was killed while several others were injured after two communities clashed during the Durga idol immersion procession. A hospital and some shops in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district were torched on Monday after violence erupted in the Mahasi area during Durga idol immersion yesterday. The local administration has suspended the internet. One person was killed while several others were injured after two communities clashed during the Durga idol immersion procession in the Mahasi area on Sunday. The police have arrested 30 people in connection with the incident. They are searching for the main accused. On Monday morning,…

The Government of India strongly rejects these preposterous imputations, said MEA in the statement. India on Monday trashed Canada’s diplomatic communication that the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats are ‘persons of interest’ in a case in the European country, calling the allegations “preposterous imputations”. In a strongly worded statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) slammed Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, attributing the allegations to his political agenda and vote bank politics. “We received a diplomatic communication from Canada yesterday suggesting that the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats are ‘persons of interest’ in a matter related to an…

The Economic Times reported that Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) is in talks to purchase a share in Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. If completed, the agreement will bolster Reliance’s standing in the Indian entertainment industry by enhancing its current holdings. It includes Viacom18 Studios and Jio Studios.  Reliance industries acquire Dharma productions  Karan Johar owns 90.7% of Dharma Productions, while his mother, Hiroo Johar, owns 9.24%. The company is actively looking for strategic alliances. According to the ET article, Bollywood studios have faced difficulties due to rising production costs, dwindling theater attendance, and the growing popularity of over-the-top (OTT) platforms, necessitating new…

Discontent among Liberal Party is escalating, with over 20 MPs calling for Justin Trudeau’s resignation after recent poll defeats in Toronto and Montreal. A group of lawmakers within the ruling Liberal Party in Canada are building pressure on Justin Trudeau to step down, according to news reports. Sources close to the situation have confirmed to CBC News that dissatisfaction has reached a tipping point following recent byelection defeats in Toronto and Montreal, prompting a series of secretive meetings among disgruntled MPs. At least 20 leaders have signed the document calling for a change in leadership, according to CBC. Since the…

Amid his consistent shows, Hardik Pandya won hearts on social media with his classy gesture for a ballboy during the series. India all-rounder Hardik Pandya won the Player of the Series award on Saturday after the hosts scripted a thumping 133-run win against Bangladesh in Hyderabad in the third and final T20I match. The victory saw India complete a 3-0 series whitewash. Hardik starred with his all-round performance in the series, which included scoring 118 runs at 222.64, taking a wicket and that breathtaking catch in Delhi in the second T20I. Despite his consistent show, which once again highlighted his…

Against England in the first Test, Babar Azam was out of touch, registering only 35 runs across two innings. After getting hammered by England in the first Test match in Multan, Pakistan are expected to make some big changes for the second fixture. According to ESPNcricinfo, the PCB selection committee has decided to drop Babar Azam, and the decision was made in Lahore within hours of the defeat. The committee met once again on Saturday, and the session also had chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Although Babar has received backing from captain Shan Masood, the selectors feel that it would be better…

Sanju Samson thanked Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav for backing him despite his failures. Sanju Samson had one last chance to prolong his India career, if not cement his place, at least as a back-up. With most of the Indian regulars rested amid a Test-heavy calendar year, Samson was offered a fresh role of opening the batting in the T20I series against Bangladesh, which was more an audition for fringe players as head coach Gautam Gambhir looked to keep options ready, not just for the T20 World Cup two years later, but also for the Champions Trophy next year. The…

Tim Walz faces unverified allegations of inappropriate behavior with male students during his teaching years. These claims could impact the Democratic campaign. Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ running mate, has landed in hot water as shocking allegations emerged on social media. In what is now being labeled as the “big October surprise” for the Harris campaign, a user, going by @DocNetyoutube, accused Walz of having an ‘inappropriate’ relationship with a male student during his time as a professor and football coach. The claims also mention Walz visiting a gay bar with the student, which allegedly led to a school board investigation.…

Baba Siddique, a Nationalist Congress Party leader, was shot dead in Mumbai. Medical staff fought to save him, but he was declared dead shortly after arrival. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique was shot dead by three unidentified men on Saturday outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Mumbai’s Bandra area. The 66-year-old former Maharashtra minister was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where doctors fought to save his life for nearly two hours, but ultimately declared him dead at 11.27 pm. Doctors at the Lilavati Hospital have indicated that Siddique may have died before reaching the facility. Upon his…

IMF’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the move will lower IMF borrowing costs for members by 36%, or $1.2 billion every year.The International Monetary Fund reduced borrowing costs for some of the world’s most indebted nations, making a concession to partners that have ramped up criticism of fees that they see as unjustly punitive at a time of higher interest rates. The IMF’s executive board has agreed to cut what are known as surcharges, fees imposed on top of regular interest payments for countries that borrow more than their allotted share or take longer to repay IMF loans. The burden…