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What was the Sycamore Gap tree’s significance? Know its history as police arrests 2 over its destruction in England https://ift.tt/5Cp4u8y

The Sycamore Gap tree stood as a prominent feature along Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site established nearly two millennia ago.

Rahul Gandhi pitches for regime change in MP, calls for caste census https://ift.tt/ApClo8U

Rahul Gandhi, a leader of the Indian National Congress, has called on the people of Madhya Pradesh to vote out the BJP government, claiming that the state has become a center of corruption under their rule. He promised that if the Congress is voted back into power, they will focus on development and progress. Gandhi also criticized the Narendra Modi government for neglecting socially backward sections of society and pledged to conduct a caste census once the Congress is in power.

BJP and Congress try to win over artisans in OBC community ahead of Lok Sabha elections https://ift.tt/wPkvpZr

Leaders from both the parties suggest that unlike landholding OBCs like Yadavs, Kurmis, Jats, and several others, these OBCs engaged in their family profession and who are mainly seen as MBCs (most backward classes) are usually not identified with specific political parties.

Pakistan is a weaker team than India at this moment, says Waqar Younis https://ift.tt/9hZipGD

Former Pakistani cricketer Waqar Younis believes that India is a better team than Pakistan going into the World Cup due to their better preparation and recent victories. He acknowledges that the India vs Pakistan match will be highly pressurized for both teams, but feels that India has the advantage in terms of performance.

Victor Osimhen mulls legal action against his own club Napoli over TikTok video. Here's what has happened https://ift.tt/dIF60KO

Victor Osimhen may take legal action against his own club Napoli over a TikTok video. What is there in the video posted by his club on its TikTok account?

As climate change and high costs plague Alaska's fisheries, fewer young people take up the trade https://ift.tt/HzVpJfc

The commercial fishing industry in Alaska is facing a shortage of young fishers due to high barriers to entry, unpredictable climate change impacts, and declining fish populations. The average age of fishers has increased to about 50 years old, and rural communities have lost 30% of their permit holders. To address this issue, fishers and conservation groups are working to attract and retain the next generation through grants, training, and mentorship programs.

Supreme Court sets up seven-judge bench to reconsider 1998 verdict granting immunity from prosecution to MPs/MLAs https://ift.tt/MGwthsm

The Supreme Court of India will reconsider its 1998 verdict granting immunity to MPs and MLAs from prosecution for accepting bribes to make speeches or vote in Parliament and state legislatures. The seven-judge bench will hear the matter on October 4th. This decision comes 25 years after the JMM bribery scandal and is seen as having a significant impact on the "morality of polity." The apex court's 1998 judgment stated that parliamentarians have immunity under the Constitution for any speech or vote made in the House.

Ajit Pawar's remarks on his portfolio raise questions on Maharashtra alliance https://ift.tt/aLgpr57

Pawar was absent during the visit of Union home minister Amit Shah's visit to Mumbai on Saturday. Shah, who visited the Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh mandap in the city. Shah also held closed-door meetings with chief minister Eknath Shinde and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. On Sunday, Pawar claimed that nothing much should be read into his absence when Shah was in Mumbai as he had already informed Shinde, Fadnavis and the home minister's office about it.

Loki Season 2 release date: Episode schedule revealed, what to expect from Tom Hiddleston's series? https://ift.tt/rDPwYJL

Loki, the cunning character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is gearing up for another exhilarating adventure in its highly anticipated second season. The series, which previously set records as the most-watched Marvel show on Disney+ during its debut season, is poised to offer fans more of its signature charm, intrigue, and intricacy.

Xi Jinping meets Prachanda and says China to boost border infrastructure to end Nepal's landlocked status https://ift.tt/prQUl9O

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to assist Nepal in transforming from a landlocked country to a land-linked nation by promoting infrastructure connectivity and transit transportation cooperation. This commitment was made during a meeting between Xi and Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on the sidelines of the Hangzhou Asian Games.

BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri abuses BSP MP Danish Ali in LS; BSP MP seeks action against him https://ift.tt/AGHktF6

Bidhuri's slurs on Ali were expunged by the Speaker. Taking strong note of them during a late-night discussion in the Lok Sabha on the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, Birla said that such behaviour was unacceptable and warned him of severe action, according to LS secretariat insiders.

Not very appropriate: Anupriya Patel on Tharoor's women excelling in science and tech sans quota remark https://ift.tt/8zmPgE5

. Participating in a discussion in the Lok Sabha on the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and other achievements of the nation in the space sector, Tharoor said the watershed moment of India landing a spacecraft on the Moon was the culmination of the efforts put in by all the governments over the past six decades, starting from the days of Jawaharlal Nehru.

Insolvency rules: Port dues to state govts will not get preference https://ift.tt/GDu8sr6

The maritime board also requested that MCA and IBBI direct liquidators to deposit port dues "promptly and vacate premises upon termination". This issue was also raised during the meeting of Maritime States Development Council, the apex advisory body for the development of the maritime sector in the country.

Anantnag: Kokernag encounter over; LeT's Uzair Khan among 2 killed https://ift.tt/4et1LC0

Additional Director General of Police of Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, reached the encounter spot along with GoC Chinar Corps, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, to review the situation on the ground. Kumar briefly interacted with reporters to inform them about the conclusion of one of the longest and high-casualty operations in recent years.

'Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala' in Karnataka inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List https://ift.tt/50rAoGp

The decision was taken during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee currently underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The beautiful 13th century temples of the Hoysala dynasty in Karnataka, have been inscribed on the World Heritage list of UNESCO, taking the total number of such sites in India to 42, the Archaeological Survey of India said after UNESCO announced its inclusion.

Don’t bet on ECB cuts in H1 of 2024, says governing council member https://ift.tt/o1SgFfn

Wage growth in the euro zone hasn't yet peaked and it's unclear how quickly underlying inflation will retreat, the head of Latvia's central bank said. Last week's decision to lift borrowing costs for a 10th straight time puts the ECB more solidly on track to reach its 2% target in 2025, but it's too soon to exclude another hike. “The market shouldn't expect that we would jump too early to cut rates,” Kazaks said in an interview.

Is ‘The Nun 3 ‘ happening? Director reveals insights on franchise and its link to 'The Conjuring’ https://ift.tt/o1SgFfn

The Nun 2 hit theaters on September 8, 2023, and with a reported production budget of $38.5 million, it has successfully grossed $101.7 million worldwide. Fans are excited for the next sequel. So here are the details on The Nun 3.

BP CEO search is big oil's best chance to fix its gender problem https://ift.tt/en6Jkac

Despite adapting to societal changes, major oil companies like Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell, and BP have yet to appoint a female CEO. This could change with BP, as it recently parted ways with its CEO Bernard Looney. However, appointing a female CEO would challenge over a century of precedent in the male-dominated industry. Currently, women represent only 13% of the oil and gas C-suite in the US and occupy just 22% of jobs in the industry worldwide. Obstacles such as limited access to job opportunities and unfair evaluations contribute to the gender imbalance.

TDP to keep equal distance from both NDA, INDIA blocs: Nara Lokesh https://ift.tt/en6Jkac

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national general secretary Nara Lokesh has stated that the party remains neutral and stands for the rights of the Telugu people, distancing itself from both the ruling BJP and the opposition alliance. Lokesh is in Delhi to seek support for his father, former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who was arrested in a Skill Development scam. Despite the support from other opposition leaders, TDP has maintained a cautious stance and has not reached out to any BJP leaders for assistance.

Dumb Money release date: Netflix, Max - where to stream? https://ift.tt/vLZThmX

"Dumb Money" has been released and viewers are curious to know whether the movie can be watched on streaming giant or not.

NASA releases UFO report and says will require new scientific techniques https://ift.tt/5dPmols

AP Skill Development Corp established by flouting rules, says CID; Chandrababu Naidu named 'accused one' https://ift.tt/kaGXwzW

​​"In the wake of widespread speculation over the Skill Development Corporation scam in various fora such as media houses, political parties and the general public, it is pertinent to set the record straight," AP CID chief N Sanjay said, noting that Naidu was the chief architect of this scam.

Proposals worth ₹4k cr under IT hardware PLI likely to be cleared https://ift.tt/kaGXwzW

India is expected to approve investment proposals worth ₹4,000 crore under the revised IT hardware Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Last month, the ministry of electronics and IT received 40 proposals amounting to ₹5,000 crore, but not all will be approved due to budget constraints.

Haryana CM launches new e-Bhoomi Portal to further ease land purchase process for govt projects https://ift.tt/kaGXwzW

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has launched the e-Bhoomi portal to simplify the process of purchasing land for government projects with the consent of landowners. The portal allows farmers and aggregators to offer land for government projects, with a minimum offer of 10 acres required for aggregators.

Will US face the biggest auto strikes from September 15? Understanding the demands of United Auto Workers https://ift.tt/kaGXwzW

The United Auto Workers union is considering the possibility of initiating strikes at specific automotive plants if new contracts cannot be successfully negotiated with the Detroit Three automakers before the impending Thursday night deadline.

Special discussion on Parliament's 75-year journey on first day of upcoming session https://ift.tt/kaGXwzW

During the session, the government has also listed the bill on the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners to be taken up for consideration and passage. The bill was introduced in Rajya Sabha during the last Monsoon session."Discussion on 'Parliamentary Journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha - Achievements, Experiences, Memories and Learnings'" will be held on September 18 besides other formal business like laying of papers.

McCarthy directs House panel to open President Joe Biden impeachment inquiry https://ift.tt/3htOwMf

Rishi Sunak tells UK Parliament of 'warm, productive' FTA talks with PM Modi https://ift.tt/WJzNTUu

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed his desire for a free trade agreement (FTA) with India following discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sunak, who recently visited India for the India-led G20 Summit, highlighted his three key aims for the visit: increasing diplomatic pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, climate action, and strengthening ties with India.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3: Know about the soundtrack in movie https://ift.tt/WJzNTUu

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" is now in theaters, offering fans of the franchise a delightful time. The film, a sequel to the 2002 hit, reunites the Portakalos family. Their journey to honor Toula's late father's wish in Greece is complemented by a soundtrack featuring a mix of Greek-themed and romantic songs, including a standout track, "Olie Mazi (We Are All Together)," which was sung by Rita Wilson and written by Diane Warren.

NCP MLAs had written to Sharad Pawar demanding party join govt when Thackeray dispensation was collapsing, says Ajit Pawar https://ift.tt/jV2CIm3

"When the Uddhav Thackeray's government was about to collapse, almost all NCP MLAs had written a letter to the party chief (Sharad Pawar) asking him to join the government (by supporting the BJP)," Ajit Pawar said at a rally in Kolhapur. "If it (what he has said) is wrong, then I will retire from active politics immediately. If my claim is right, then those spreading lies should retire," he asserted.

G20 Summit 2023: Indo-Canadian ties hit new low https://ift.tt/jV2CIm3

While Modi conveys concerns about continuing anti-India activities by extremist elements in Canada, Trudeau talks of 'freedom of expression' and 'foreign interference' in his country.

Mexico vs Australia live streaming: Check date, time, how to watch, TV channel and live streaming details https://ift.tt/rKCcVb5

Mexico is in the process of preparing for the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals taking place in November.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: See cast, release schedule, streaming platform, storyline and more https://ift.tt/3upLCSe

Apple TV+ unveils Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, expanding the Godzilla/King Kong stories. The series debuts November 17 with 10 episodes, ending January 12, 2024. It explores Monarch's history, delving into the fight against monsters, starring Kurt Russell, his son Wyatt, and others. Created by Chris Black and Matt Fraction, it sets the stage for 2024's Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire.

Your thali's tad cheaper as tomato prices cool down: Crisil report https://ift.tt/smrGcF1

While the price of vegetarian thali declined to ₹33.80 in August from ₹34 the previous month, that of non-vegetarian thali reduced by 30 paise to Rs 67.30. "Of the 24% rise (year-on-year) in the vegetarian thali cost, 21% can be attributed solely to the price of tomato, which rose 176% on-year to Rs 102/kg in August...," the ratings firm said in the report released on Thursday.

India, EU ask WTO dispute settlement body not to adopt ruling on ICT import duties till December 18 https://ift.tt/smrGcF1

The WTO's dispute settlement body (DSB) will meet on September 19 in which it would consider adopting a draft decision shared by India and the European Union (EU). "We consider that the draft DSB decision, if adopted, would facilitate the resolution of the dispute," according to a communication of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

'Cryptocurrencies to be a topic of discussion at G20 leaders' summit' https://ift.tt/uFaTKBH

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While the European Union has already endorsed the world's inaugural comprehensive set of regulations for cryptoasset markets, the FSB's "global baseline" minimum standards are designed to be flexible, allowing jurisdictions the option to implement more stringent regulations if desired.

Assembly bypolls: High voter turnout in Kerala, Tripura, West Bengal seats; moderate in UP, Uttarakhand https://ift.tt/rDatj4S

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The by-election saw the INDIA alliance putting up a united front in the Ghosi constituency in Uttar Pradesh, where the voting was moderate at around 50.30 per cent, and in Jharkhand's Dumri where a total of 64.84 per cent of 2.98 lakh voters exercised their franchise.

SS Gohil on no Question Hour, Zero Hour in special session of Parliament: 'Govt strangulated democracy' https://ift.tt/gtOpTE2

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G20 Sherpas focus on building consensus to finalise draft leaders' declaration https://ift.tt/L5wHAp7

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​The G20 Sherpas primarily focused on having a globally acceptable governance framework for digital public infrastructure, steps for ensuring women-led development, climate financing and ways to strengthen multilateral development banks (MDBs), people familiar with the matter said.

The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 4: Release Date and time across the globe, what to expect, where to watch & more https://ift.tt/ACPptuQ

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In The Wheel of Time season 2, Episode 4 takes the directorial lead under Sanna Hamri's guidance, and it boasts a formidable team of writers, including Dave Hill, Rafe Judkins, and Robert Jordan.

INDIA bloc discussed removing 50% reservation cap: Sharad Pawar https://ift.tt/2q3rWp4

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NCP president Sharad Pawar's statement came in the wake of the Maratha protest in Jalna on Friday that turned violent. At least 57 policemen and around 25 protestors were injured in the violence that erupted after the police used batons on the protestors at Antarvali village in Jalna.

Under new map, China claims Russian island https://ift.tt/WsmSByc

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The entire Bolshoi Ussursky Island in Russia's Amur region has been displayed as Chinese territory in the new map and this could be a cause of tensions between Moscow and Beijing. The island is situated at the confluence of Amur and Ussuri rivers and located close to the Russian city of Khabarovsk making it strategically important, according to experts on Sino-Russian ties.

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 cricket: Rain may play spoilsport. Latest weather updates from Sri Lanka https://ift.tt/aZNcHOh

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The much-anticipated India-Pakistan Asia Cup encounter on Saturday in Sri Lanka might be affected by rain. Weather agencies are predicting moderate-to-heavy showers with an 84% chance of precipitation in Kandy, where the match is scheduled to take place. If rain occurs, the match may have a delayed start. Pakistan will field an unchanged side that recently defeated Nepal by 238 runs.