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Not ashamed of the tweet, won't delete it: Khushbu on viral old tweet on Modi surname

BJP leader Khushbu Sundar reacted after her 2018 tweet wherein she wrote about the Modi surname went viral following Rahul Gandhi's disqualification. "I'm not ashamed of the 'Modi' tweet posted when I was in Congress. I was only following the leader and speaking language of the party then," she said. "I will not delete my tweet," Khushbu wrote on Twitter. readmore...


Congress leader reaches police station to file case against PM; police says 'won't file'

A video showing Congress leader Manoj Shukla at a police station in Bhopal to file a case against PM Narendra Modi has surfaced on social media. In the video, Shukla told police to file a case over PM Modi's remarks on senior Congress leaders. Police told Shukla that they won't file a case but will investigate the matter. readmore...


Speaker said he can't allow me to speak in Lok Sabha, invited me for tea: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was disqualified from the Lok Sabha's membership, on Saturday alleged that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla told him in his chamber that he cannot allow him to speak in the House. Gandhi said, "He smiled and said that he can't allow that. He then asked me to have a cup of tea with him." readmore...


BJP leader Khushbu's old tweet on Modi surname goes viral after Rahul's disqualification

Amid Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as a Lok Sabha MP, an old tweet by BJP leader Khushbu Sundar from 2018 has gone viral. The then-Congress spokesperson had written about the Modi surname in her tweet. Rahul Gandhi's disqualification comes after he was convicted in a 2019 defamation case for his remark, wherein he had allegedly said, "How come all...thieves have Modi...surname?" readmore...


Plea against disqualification of convicted MPs, MLAs filed in SC

A plea was filed in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which provides for the automatic disqualification of convicted MLAs and MPs in criminal cases. The plea was filed by social activist Aabha Muralidharan. This comes after Congress' Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from Parliament following his conviction. readmore...


Rahul asks reporter 'Hawa nikal gayi?', tells him to put BJP symbol on chest

After a reporter asked him a question on insulting the OBC community with his 'Modi surname' remark, Rahul Gandhi told him, "Why are you working directly for the BJP? Have you been ordered by the BJP?" "Put a BJP symbol on your chest. Don't pretend to be a pressman," Rahul said. He later asked the reporter, "Hawa nikal gayi?" readmore...


Ordinance torn by Rahul in 2013 could have saved him from disqualification as MP

An ordinance that was torn by Rahul Gandhi at a press conference in 2013 could have saved him from disqualification as MP. Supreme Court in 2013 held that MPs and MLAs convicted with a minimum two-year sentence will be immediately disqualified without getting three months to appeal. The ordinance sought to overturn the rule that disqualifies convicted MPs and MLAs. readmore...


If Rahul keeps speaking like this, it'll be difficult for him to walk on road: CM Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has defamed Veer Savarkar, who he said was "Maharashtra's deity". CM Shinde said Rahul Gandhi criticised PM Narendra Modi and defamed the OBC community, adding, "If he continues to speak in the same tone, it will be difficult for him to walk on the road." readmore...


Video shows heavy security at Rahul's house after disqualification

A video shows heavy security at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's residence in Delhi. The former Congress chief was on Friday suspended from Lok Sabha a day after he was convicted in the 2019 'Modi Surname' case. As Congress members staged protests in various parts of the country, Rahul said he won't stop asking questions to the current BJP government. readmore...


PM rides on B'luru Metro's Whitefield line after launch, video out

After inaugurating the Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Krishnarajapura Metro Line in Bengaluru on Saturday, PM Narendra Modi rode the metro train and also interacted with passengers, including Bengaluru Metro rail staff, metro construction workers and students. This newly-inaugurated metro line is 13.7 km long. He was joined by Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot and state CM Basavaraj Bommai. readmore...


Not scared of disqualifications, prison sentences: Rahul Gandhi

After his disqualification as Lok Sabha MP, Rahul Gandhi said, "I have said many times before that democracy is being attacked in the country. We are seeing examples of this each day." "I am not scared of these threats, disqualifications or prison sentences," he added. "I will continue to ask questions and fight for democracy in India," Rahul further said. readmore...


Railways Minister buys products at station in J&K, video surfaces

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday purchased local Kashmiri products from a 'One Station One Product' stall at Baramulla Railway Station in Jammu and Kashmir. In the video that he shared on his YouTube channel, the shopkeeper can be heard saying, "I am really glad." The BJP leader travelled from Budgam to Baramulla by train with other officials. readmore...


Video shows Congress workers raising slogans against PM in Wayanad

Congress workers in Kerala's Wayanad raised slogans against PM Narendra Modi while protesting against the disqualification of their MP Rahul Gandhi from Parliament. A video that has surfaced online shows the party workers being detained by police amid the protest. They were taken to police vans by security personnel deployed in huge numbers there. readmore...


What perks and benefits will Rahul Gandhi lose after his disqualification?

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from Lok Sabha, which comes with the loss of amenities that MPs receive. Lok Sabha MPs get ₹1-lakh salary per month and a housing accommodation in the form of a flat or a bungalow on payment of a license fee. The MPs get ₹70,000 as constituency allowance and ₹60,000 for office expenses per month. readmore...


Momentous occasion: Amit Shah as Northeast disturbed areas reduced

After the Centre extended AFSPA in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for six more months, Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the decision to decrease "disturbed areas" in the region and called it a momentous occasion. Shah said the decision was taken over improvement in the security situation in northeast India. He called it a historic day for the Northeast. readmore...


Karma caught up to him, he could have apologised: Himanta on Rahul

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and claimed that "karma" had "finally caught up to him". "Rahul Gandhi's comments were intentional...a slip of tongue sometimes happens...but we issue a statement apologising...Gandhi could have done the same," said Sarma. He added that Rahul had not been disqualified by a government order but rather by a court. readmore...


Congress workers protest in Kerala's Wayanad, video surfaces

A video showing Congress workers protesting in Kerala's Wayanad over party leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as Lok Sabha MP has surfaced online. The constituency was declared vacant after Rahul's disqualification. The party workers were detained by police over the protest. This comes after the Wayanad District Congress Committee chief said that the party will observe 'Black Day' on Saturday. readmore...


I'll keep doing my work even if they disqualify me for life: Rahul

A day after being disqualified as a Lok Sabha MP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "Even if they disqualify me permanently, I'll keep doing my work." "It doesn't matter to me if I'm inside the Parliament or not. I'll keep fighting for the country," he said. Notably, Rahul was disqualified after being convicted over his remarks about the 'Modi' surname. readmore...


Rahul should speak thoughtfully, can't abuse anyone: Arjun Meghwal

Reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said that Rahul should speak thoughtfully and that he can’t abuse anyone. He further added, "Has anyone stopped [Rahul Gandhi from speaking]? India is a democratic country, that’s why he is speaking…Who is speaking the most against PM Narendra Modi?" readmore...


Rahul Gandhi deliberately disqualified from Lok Sabha: Tharoor

Reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha as an MP, party leader Shashi Tharoor shared clips of various newspapers and alleged that Rahul was "deliberately disqualified". He further added, "They tried to silence a voice. Now, every corner of the world hears...[India's voice]." Rahul has been sentenced to two years in jail in a defamation case. readmore...


Congress should keep regional party forward to win polls: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said that the national political parties have always insulted the regional parties. "First, it was done by Congress and now BJP does this...This is a chance for them (Congress), they should keep the regional party forward and then fight in the elections then only they can win against BJP," he added. readmore...


Won't let Punjab turn into Afghanistan: CM Mann on law & order

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has said that the AAP government has control of the law and order situation in the state. "We will not allow those who want to play politics over religion to succeed...I assure you that I will not let Punjab go back to its old days. I won't let Punjab turn into Afghanistan," he added. readmore...


Gandhi family should be treated differently by law: Pramod Tiwari

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari asserted that the Gandhi family should be treated differently by the law. He said, "[Rahul Gandhi’s] grandmother and father have sacrificed their lives for the nation. The law must give [the] minimum punishment. BJP is scared that their theft may be caught." This comes after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as MP of Lok Sabha. readmore...


My name is not Savarkar, it's Gandhi who never apologises: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that he won't apologise for his comments on Indian democracy, which he made during his visit to the UK. "My name is not Savarkar, my name is Gandhi, and a Gandhi never apologises to anyone," he said. Rahul said this while addressing reporters a day after being disqualified as a Lok Sabha MP. readmore...


PM pays floral tributes to Sir M Visvesvaraya, video surfaces

During his visit to Karnataka, PM Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to visionary, civil engineer, administrator, statesman and Bharat Ratna recipient Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya at his birthplace Muddenahalli, Chikkaballapur district. Popularly known as Sir MV, he is considered the architect of modern Mysuru. Notably, Engineer's Day is celebrated on Sir MV's birth anniversary, September 15. readmore...


Flu season 2022 started a month early, severity is highest in 13 years - The Washington Post

The flu has hospitalized a record number of people this season, underscoring the potential for a perilous winter of respiratory viruses with covid-19 and RSV.

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NASA's James Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Image Of Pillars Of Creation - NDTV

This time, the mid-infrared instrument (MIRI) on board the James Webb Space Telescope managed to capture the ghostly landscape.

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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen announce divorce after 13 years of marriage - CNBC

NFL superstar Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen said they will divorce after 13 years of marriage.

NFL superstar Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bündchen are getting divorced after 13 years of marriage, they announced Friday. "We arrived at this decision amicably and with gratitude for the time w… [+1713 chars] readmore...


Russia ends civilian pull-out before Kherson battle - BBC

An eight-day operation ends in Kherson city as Russian officials prepare for a Ukrainian attack.

Russian officials say they have completed an operation to move civilians out of the occupied southern city of Kherson ahead of an expected battle with advancing Ukrainian forces. At least 70,000 ci… [+4359 chars] readmore...


Study shows link between genetics and response to electroconvulsive therapy - UM Today

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment reserved for the most severe cases of depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Positive results are not guaranteed. Could genetic insight in the f

October 28, 2022 — Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment reserved for the most severe cases of depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Positive results are not guaranteed. Could gen… [+3731 chars] readmore...


Free Fire MAX keeps downloading expansion packs: How to solve - Sportskeeda

Free Fire MAX is one of the most famous names in the mobile battle royale genre. The title has gained millions of downloads and a massive player base with its impressive dynamics and premium graphics.

Free Fire MAX is one of the most famous names in the mobile battle royale genre. The title has gained millions of downloads and a massive player base with its impressive dynamics and premium graphics… [+2878 chars] readmore...


Britain’s first Hindu prime minister is destroying Tories’ pitiful vision of diversity - The Guardian

We should quickly abandon wishful thinking in order to be truly ready for Rishi Sunak

The world has watched in appalled fascination as the UKs ruling party scrapes the bottom of its human resources barrel: it found there its first Black chancellor of the exchequer and then, to clear u… [+6664 chars] readmore...


Rishi Sunak backtracks on £10 missed NHS appointment fines - BBC

Rishi Sunak made the pledge during his first attempt to become Conservative leader earlier this summer.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has scrapped a Tory leadership campaign pledge he made to fine patients in England £10 if they miss GP or hospital appointments. He made the pledge during this summer's l… [+3449 chars] readmore...


Intensive BP Lowering Harmful in Acute Ischemic Stroke: ENCHANTED2/MT - Medscape

The ENCHANTED2/MT trial, which was investigating intensive lowering of blood pressure in acute ischemic stroke patients after mechanical thrombectomy, has been stopped early due to safety concerns.

A large randomized trial that was investigating intensive lowering of blood pressure in acute ischemic stroke patients who had undergone mechanical thrombectomy has been stopped early because of safe… [+9545 chars] readmore...


Explore CISA's 37 steps to minimum cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Dive

The agency placed a premium on low cost, high impact security efforts, which account for more than 40% of the goals.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released its long-awaited, cross sector cybersecurity performance goals Thursday, in a bid to raise the security baselines. Far from esoteric, the… [+1566 chars] readmore...


Red Bull fined £6m by FIA over Formula One budget cap breach in 2021 season - The Guardian

Red Bull have been fined $7m (£6.05m) after breaching Formula One’s budget cap, the FIA has announced

Red Bull have been given a $7m (£6.05m) fine and a 10% reduction in aerodynamic testing for breaching the 2021 cost cap. The FIAs decision was issued on Friday having concluded an agreed breach agree… [+5138 chars] readmore...


Reports: Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, immediately fires CEO - CBS News

Musk is in charge of the social media platform and has fired its CEO and other executives, numerous reports say. Musk tweeted, "the bird is freed."

Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter and ousted its CEO and at least two other top executives, according to numerous reports. Two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press Thursday n… [+4897 chars] readmore...


New record-high diesel price next week, petrol also pricier | Fin24 - News24

Fuel prices will increase on Wednesday after the rand weakened and oil price rose in October.

On Wednesday, the price of unleaded petrol (both 93 and 95), will increase by 51c a litre, while diesel will rise by R1.43 a litre. This will push the Gauteng price of diesel to R25.49 a litre - a n… [+1862 chars] readmore...


Supreme Court strikes down law requiring sex offenders to be automatically added to registry - CBC News

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a 2011 change to the Criminal Code requiring sex offenders to automatically be added to the sex offenders registry is unconstitutional.

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a 2011 change to the Criminal Code requiring sex offenders to automatically be added to the sex offenders registry is unconstitutional. In a five to four s… [+5369 chars] readmore...


Azam Khan Disqualified As UP MLA After Conviction For Hate Speech - NDTV

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's assembly seat was declared vacant by the Uttar Pradesh speaker this evening, formalising his disqualification as the MLA from the Rampur seat.

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's assembly seat was declared vacant by the Uttar Pradesh speaker this evening, formalising his disqualification as the MLA from the Rampur seat. Mr Khan, Vidhan sabh… [+1461 chars] readmore...


Synthesizing quantum nanomagnets via metal-free multi-porphyrin systems - Phys.org

A team of researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, working with a pair of colleagues from Harvard University, has developed a new way to synthesize single quantum nanomagnets that are based on metal-free, multi-porphyrin systems. In their paper published…

A team of researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, working with a pair of colleagues from Harvard University, has developed a new way to synthesize single quantum nanomagnets that are based on m… [+2735 chars] readmore...


Fencing Commences 2022-23 Campaign With Temple Open - Penn Athletics

PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania's men's and women's fencing teams open their regular season this weekend with the Temple Open, joining 21 varsity and three club teams from around the country.

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Two new Covid variants found in UK with hundreds of cases detected - The Independent

The UK Health and Security Agency has warned rapid growth has been identified in the strains

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Two new strains of coronavirus have emerged in the UK, health officials h… [+2669 chars] readmore...


Quentin Tarantino Responds To Kanye West Claims He Stole His Idea For ‘Django Unchained’ - Deadline

Quentin Tarantino is setting the record straight on Kanye West’s claims that the director stole his idea for the plot for his Oscar-winning film Django Unchained. West made the claim in an interview earlier this week with Piers Morgan, telling Morgan he pitch…

Quentin Tarantino is setting the record straight on Kanye West’s claims that the director stole his idea for the plot for his Oscar-winning film Django Unchained. West made the claim in an interview… [+1331 chars] readmore...


Stock market news live updates: Stocks push higher as Apple boom outweighs Amazon miss - Yahoo Canada Finance

U.S. equities elbowed their way past an earnings miss from Amazon to open higher Friday after a rough week of third-quarter financials from Big Tech.

U.S. stocks elbowed their way past an earnings miss from Amazon to charge higher Friday, boosted by an Apple beat that helped offset some concerns from a a rough week of third-quarter Big Tech result… [+3559 chars] readmore...



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