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Oshane Thomas celebrates after dismissing Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo: AP)

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Another security personnel was injured during the encounter, which took place in the Sunderbani sector. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

J&K: 3 soldiers killed in encounter with Pakistani intruders along LoC

Security forces also recovered two AK-47 rifles from the intruders who are believed to be members of a Border Action Team.

Protestors gather as a Trichy resident who had trekked up with her family to Sabarimala temple, in Pathanamthitta, on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

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2 more women stopped from entering Sabarimala; temple closes tomorrow

DC CORRESPONDANT | PTI

The protestors chanting Ayyappa mantra stopped 2 Andhra women, said to be in their 40s, at the foothills itself.

A Punjab police commando and a photojournalist were injured as the protestors, who were staging a sit-in at the site, started pelting stones and indulged in brick-batting. (Photo: ANI screengrab)

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Protestors removed from Amritsar rail tracks, train services resumed

DC CORRESPONDANT | PTI

Earlier, agitated protestors resorted to stone-pelting and clashed with security personnel.

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Madhav urged the people to vote for the BJP if they wanted 'goods days to come', saying it was committed to development. (Photo: PTI | File)

Telangana development hit due to TRS 'inefficient' govt, claims BJP leader

On professional front, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have worked in three films together.

Badhaai Ho! Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh to tie knot on November 14-15

Activist Rehana Fathima's house was allegedly vandalised by unidentified persons while she was away trying to climb the holy hills on Friday. (Photo: File/PTI)

Activist Rehana ousted from Muslim group for attempting Sabarimala trek

At least 300 people were watching the 'Ravana Dahan' at a ground adjacent to railway tracks when the train struck and ran over people killing at least 61. (Photo: PTI)

Amritsar train tragedy: Many locals, including 10-month-old baby, still missing

Saina was eyeing her first win against Tai in five years, but the 24-year-old looked far more confident and settled than Saina.(Photo: AP)

Denmark Open Super Series final: Tai Tzu Ying outclasses Saina Nehwal to clinch title

After medical experts urged the cancelling of last year's race, marathon organisers responded by bringing the race date forward to October, away from Diwali in November when the firecrackers are set off. (Representational Image)

Half-marathon in Delhi uses radio waves to clean smoggy air for runners

The Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls will be held on November 28 and counting of votes will take place on December 11. (Photo: File)

‘Magic spell’: BJP plans to get magicians for campaigning in MP elections

Also known as the queen of hills, Shimla was declared the summer capital of British India in 1864. It remained that way till India got independence in 1947. (Photo: PTI | file)

BJP government may consider renaming Shimla to Shyamala

Arbaj was allegedly beaten by his teacher Jairaj in Sadimadanput village on Tuesday, senior police officer L B Kumar Pal said. (Representational Image)

8-yr-old boy beaten to death by teacher in UP's Banda, dies

Singers Sona Mohapatra and Shweta Pandit had accused Malik of sexual harassment. Two budding singers had also levelled similar allegations against him. (Photo: File)

Anu Malik steps down as Indian Idol judge amid sexual harassment charges

A native of Korawad village in Vijayapura district, Siddalinga Swamiji was known as 'Kannadada Jagadguru' (Seer of Kannada). (Photo: ANI)

Lingayat seer Siddalinga Swamiji, 69, dies of cardiac arrest in Karnataka

UNICEF said that India has made significant progress in improving maternal health and reducing child mortality. (Photo: File)

India to host global meet on maternal, child health in December: UNICEF

The latest account, provided by a Saudi official who requested anonymity, includes details on how the team of 15 Saudi nationals sent to confront Khashoggi on October 2 had threatened him with being drugged and kidnapped and then killed him in a chokehold when he resisted. (Photo: File)

Amid skepticism, Saudi official gives another version of Khashoggi death

Despite the top court's ruling, a large number of devotees have been protesting against the entry of women to the Sabarimala Temple. (Photo: AP)

Will do everything possible to implement SC verdict: Kerala IG on Sabarimala row

When asked whether it is possible for Congress to come to power on its own, the former external affairs minister said 'it is obviously difficult today'. (Photo: File | PTI)

Oppn alliance should not be at 'cost of containing Congress': Salman Khurshid

An encounter is presently underway between terrorists and the security forces in Larro area of Kulgam district of South Kashmir. (Representational Image)

J&K: Three militants killed in encounter in South Kashmir's Kulgam

Members of National Human Rights and crime control organisation participate in a candlelight vigil to pay tribute to victims of Amritsar train accident. (Photo: PTI)

Amid blame game over Amritsar train tragedy, event organisers go missing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled national flag at Red Fort to mark 75th anniversary of the proclamation of ‘Azad Hind government’ headed by Subhash Chandra Bose. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

‘Contribution of others ignored’: PM takes dig at Gandhis at Azad Hind Fauj event

The duo practised black magic on the minor boy and subsequently sacrificed him as part of a ritual to appease Goddess Durga during Durga Puja. (Representational image)

Odisha: Two held for sacrificing 9-yr-old boy to appease Goddess Durga

Petrol and diesel prices were cut for the fourth straight day on Sunday on softening international oil prices, providing some relief to consumers battered by two months of relentless rate hikes. (Photo: DC)

Petrol, diesel prices cut for fourth consecutive day

Navjot Kaur Sidhu said Punjab CM Amarinder Singh had ordered a magisterial probe and after four weeks, it would be known who was at fault. (Photo: PTI)

‘Let 500 trains pass by, people won’t move’: Host bragged before Amritsar tragedy

Columns

Murmurs in a boiling political pot

Anita Katyal

With elections around the corner, it is open season for political rivals to circulate stories and rumours about each other.

Lawmakers and their law-breaking progeny

Pavan K Varma

The powerful need to have their egos massaged, and the supplicants must outdo each other in the most abject display of sycophancy.

Will India and China fight a war again?

Mohan Guruswamy

The lesson of 1967 has been well learnt by China, just as the lesson of 1962 has been absorbed by India.

#MeToo version 2.0 starts now

Ujjwal K Chowdhury

The hearing on the criminal case against journalist Priya Ramani by former editor and BJP MP MJ Akbar starts today.

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		Parental control goes for a toss, gives absurd results

		Amaravati turns capital for human trafficking

		Lord Balaji on hillock can also get you visa

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Bollywood celebs Saif Ali Khan, Neha Dhupia and husband Angad Bedi, Sonam Kapoor, Disha Patani and others were spotted in the city. Check out exclusive photos of Bollywood stars here. (Pictures; Viral Bhayani)

Snapped: B-Town stars Saif, Disha, Neha-Angad, Sonam spotted in the city

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Snapped: B-Town stars Saif, Disha, Neha-Angad, Sonam spotted in the city

The immersion of idols marks the end of the festival that commemorates the slaying of a demon king by lion-riding, 10-armed goddess Durga, marking the triumph of good over evil. (Photos: AP/ PTI)

Durga Puja 2018: India bids adieu to Goddess for the year

The holy festival Durga Utsav saw a host of B-Town celebrities throng the puja pandals to seek blessings of the goddess. Katrina Kaif, Varun Dhawan, Kajol, Mouni Roy and other Bollywood stars visited puja mandap. Check out these pictures. (Photos: Viral Bhayani)

Durga Puja 2018: Katrina, Varun, Mouni, Kajol and others visit pandal

The Navratri festival of nine nights began on October 10 and culminates with the celebration of 'Dussehra'. (Photo: PTI)

Navratri festival celebrations across India

Technology

Traditional methods of analysing alertness tend to be cumbersome, often including devices that must be worn. Researchers wanted to create a way to measure alertness unobtrusively and continuously. (Representational image)

New smartphone tool can track your alertness at work

The Lenovo S5 Pro will be available in Black, Blue, and Gold colour options.

Lenovo S5 Pro with Snapdragon 636 SoC, quad cameras launched

WhatsApp will soon roll out the picture-in-picture (PiP) mode as well as introduce Stickers.

Three WhatsApp features to change your chatting experience

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$Lionel Messi, who fractured his right arm, will miss the Champions League match at home to Inter Milan on Wednesday, and probably the return trip to Italy on November 6, as well as league games against Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano in between. (Photo: AP)$