Delhi's Bangla Sahib to open diagnostic centre offering MRI scan at ₹50
Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has said that country's "cheapest" diagnostic facility will start functioning at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in December 2020. An MRI scan for the needy will cost ₹50 at this facility while for others it will cost ₹800. A committee of doctors has been set up to decide who needs a concession, DSGMC president said.
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06:11 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has said that country's "cheapest" diagnostic facility will start functioning at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in December 2020. An MRI scan for the needy will cost ₹50 at this facility while for others it will cost ₹800. A committee of doctors has been set up to decide who needs a concession, DSGMC president said.
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06:11 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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If Watson gets on a roll, it'll make us more competitive: CSK coach Fleming
Talking about their win against KXIP where they chased down the target of 179 without losing a wicket, CSK coach Stephen Fleming said opener Shane Watson getting on a "roll" is "very important" for them. "Faf du Plessis has been in great form but if Watson finds some form, then it makes us a lot more competitive," he added.
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04:20 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Talking about their win against KXIP where they chased down the target of 179 without losing a wicket, CSK coach Stephen Fleming said opener Shane Watson getting on a "roll" is "very important" for them. "Faf du Plessis has been in great form but if Watson finds some form, then it makes us a lot more competitive," he added.
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04:20 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Vodafone lenders approve Indus Towers and Bharti Infratel merger
UK-based Vodafone Group on Monday said it has received approval for the merger of Indus Towers and Bharti Infratel from its lenders. The agreement to proceed was conditional on consent for a security package worth €1.3 billion used to fund Vodafone's contribution to the Vodafone Idea rights issue in 2019 which has now been received, the company said.
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05:46 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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UK-based Vodafone Group on Monday said it has received approval for the merger of Indus Towers and Bharti Infratel from its lenders. The agreement to proceed was conditional on consent for a security package worth €1.3 billion used to fund Vodafone's contribution to the Vodafone Idea rights issue in 2019 which has now been received, the company said.
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05:46 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Alibaba to buy up to 10% stake in Swiss retailer Dufry
China's Alibaba has agreed to buy as much as a 9.99% stake in Switzerland-based duty-free retailer Dufry AG. Dufry is proposing a capital increase that will raise up to $763 million and Alibaba will be participating in the funding. Advent International plans to invest up to $452 million too. Dufry will also form a joint venture with Alibaba in China.
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05:19 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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China's Alibaba has agreed to buy as much as a 9.99% stake in Switzerland-based duty-free retailer Dufry AG. Dufry is proposing a capital increase that will raise up to $763 million and Alibaba will be participating in the funding. Advent International plans to invest up to $452 million too. Dufry will also form a joint venture with Alibaba in China.
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05:19 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Agritech startup Unnati raises $1.7 mn in Pre-Series A round
Noida-based agritech startup Unnati on Monday raised $1.7 million in a Pre-Series A funding round from Nabventures Fund, NABARD's agriculture-focused venture fund. Angel investor Sumeet Seraf also participated in the round and acted as an advisor on the transaction. The tech-enabled startup provides farmers access to essential inputs and helps them get better prices for their produce in market.
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05:58 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Noida-based agritech startup Unnati on Monday raised $1.7 million in a Pre-Series A funding round from Nabventures Fund, NABARD's agriculture-focused venture fund. Angel investor Sumeet Seraf also participated in the round and acted as an advisor on the transaction. The tech-enabled startup provides farmers access to essential inputs and helps them get better prices for their produce in market.
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05:58 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Ink thrown at AAP's Sanjay Singh after he met Hathras victim's family
A man threw ink at Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh in Uttar Pradesh on Monday when he was speaking to media after meeting the family members of the Hathras victim. The man has been detained by the police. In the video of the incident, the man was heard shouting that "these people have come here to do politics".
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04:48 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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A man threw ink at Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh in Uttar Pradesh on Monday when he was speaking to media after meeting the family members of the Hathras victim. The man has been detained by the police. In the video of the incident, the man was heard shouting that "these people have come here to do politics".
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04:48 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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50-year-old man held with elephant tusk, deer horns in B'luru
A 50-year-old man was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly possessing five deer horns, an elephant tusk, and a country-made rifle, police said. Mallesh was caught red-handed trying to sell these trophies to the public near the Banashankari bus stand. He had killed three deers for their horns and skin three months ago using his gun in Kanakapura forest area.
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05:16 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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A 50-year-old man was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly possessing five deer horns, an elephant tusk, and a country-made rifle, police said. Mallesh was caught red-handed trying to sell these trophies to the public near the Banashankari bus stand. He had killed three deers for their horns and skin three months ago using his gun in Kanakapura forest area.
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05:16 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Russian bases in Syria keep balance of power in region: Prez Assad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that Russian military bases in Syria help keep the balance of power in the region by countering the influence of Western powers. Assad was speaking on the fifth anniversary of Russia's military intervention in Syria. Russia controls two bases, Tartus naval facility and Hmeimim Air Base, in Syria.
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04:40 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that Russian military bases in Syria help keep the balance of power in the region by countering the influence of Western powers. Assad was speaking on the fifth anniversary of Russia's military intervention in Syria. Russia controls two bases, Tartus naval facility and Hmeimim Air Base, in Syria.
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04:40 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Ex-Pak President Asif Ali Zardari indicted in 2 corruption cases
A Pakistani court on Monday indicted former President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari in two corruption cases. Zardari has pleaded not guilty to money laundering and corruption charges in the two cases. The indictment comes ahead of a rally by 11 Pakistani opposition parties, including Zardari's Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), on October 18 against Imran Khan-led government.
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05:28 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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A Pakistani court on Monday indicted former President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari in two corruption cases. Zardari has pleaded not guilty to money laundering and corruption charges in the two cases. The indictment comes ahead of a rally by 11 Pakistani opposition parties, including Zardari's Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), on October 18 against Imran Khan-led government.
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05:28 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif, other party leaders booked for sedition
A case has been registered in Lahore against former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif and other Pakistan Muslim League (N) leaders for sedition on Monday. Referring to the speeches made by Nawaz on September 20 and October 1, the complaint claims they were meant to "isolate Pakistan in front of the international community and to declare it a rogue state".
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05:49 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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A case has been registered in Lahore against former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif and other Pakistan Muslim League (N) leaders for sedition on Monday. Referring to the speeches made by Nawaz on September 20 and October 1, the complaint claims they were meant to "isolate Pakistan in front of the international community and to declare it a rogue state".
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05:49 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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SC defers loan moratorium case hearing to October 13
The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on interest on loans during the moratorium to October 13. The court granted the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India another week to file additional affidavits. This comes after the Finance Ministry said it will waive off compound interest on loans up to ₹2 crore for MSMEs and individuals.
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04:51 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on interest on loans during the moratorium to October 13. The court granted the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India another week to file additional affidavits. This comes after the Finance Ministry said it will waive off compound interest on loans up to ₹2 crore for MSMEs and individuals.
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04:51 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Driver throws his bumper at rival travelling at top speed during kart race, video viral
Kart driver Luca Corberi threw his front bumper at rival Paolo Ippolito travelling at top speed mid-race after he was forced to retire nine laps into the 23-lap race following a collision with Ippolito. Corberi walked to edge of track and launched the bumper at Ippolito from close range. Several racers have called for him to be banned for life.
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06:30 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Kart driver Luca Corberi threw his front bumper at rival Paolo Ippolito travelling at top speed mid-race after he was forced to retire nine laps into the 23-lap race following a collision with Ippolito. Corberi walked to edge of track and launched the bumper at Ippolito from close range. Several racers have called for him to be banned for life.
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06:30 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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NCP becomes 1st political party in India to form LGBT cell
The NCP has become the first political party in India to form an LGBT cell. Maharashtra NCP chief Jayant Patil and Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule launched the functioning of the LGBT cell in Mumbai. Sule said, "We must eliminate the prejudice that we have towards the queer community and be more inclusive towards alternative gender identities and gender expression."
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06:40 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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The NCP has become the first political party in India to form an LGBT cell. Maharashtra NCP chief Jayant Patil and Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule launched the functioning of the LGBT cell in Mumbai. Sule said, "We must eliminate the prejudice that we have towards the queer community and be more inclusive towards alternative gender identities and gender expression."
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06:40 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Cement block from 3rd floor of Tirupati hospital falls on employee
A cement block fell down from third floor of a COVID-19 hospital in Tirupati, killing a hospital medical employee who was taking a family of patients into the hospital. A woman and her son also suffered fractures in the incident. According to the Superintendent, inquiries are underway and it'd be too early to ascertain the exact reason for the accident.
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06:46 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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A cement block fell down from third floor of a COVID-19 hospital in Tirupati, killing a hospital medical employee who was taking a family of patients into the hospital. A woman and her son also suffered fractures in the incident. According to the Superintendent, inquiries are underway and it'd be too early to ascertain the exact reason for the accident.
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06:46 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Pant will be game-changer for DC against RCB: Aakash Chopra
Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has said that wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will be a game-changer in Delhi Capitals' match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday. "I believe Pant will play with even more responsibility against Virat Kohli's team," he added. "RCB will qualify in the end but for this one game I am going with DC," he further said.
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06:47 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has said that wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will be a game-changer in Delhi Capitals' match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday. "I believe Pant will play with even more responsibility against Virat Kohli's team," he added. "RCB will qualify in the end but for this one game I am going with DC," he further said.
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06:47 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Time's running out for Uthappa, he hasn't looked in any kind of form: Gambhir
Ex-India opener Gautam Gambhir has said that RR's Robin Uthappa, who has scored 33 runs in four innings, hasn't looked in any kind of form so far in the IPL. "Time's running out for...Robin Uthappa...There were expectations that he'll be able to finish off games, and if not...[then]...give them the momentum they need...So, Robin needs to deliver," he stated.
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06:41 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Ex-India opener Gautam Gambhir has said that RR's Robin Uthappa, who has scored 33 runs in four innings, hasn't looked in any kind of form so far in the IPL. "Time's running out for...Robin Uthappa...There were expectations that he'll be able to finish off games, and if not...[then]...give them the momentum they need...So, Robin needs to deliver," he stated.
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06:41 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Devdutt Padikkal has got the goods to play for India: Brad Hogg
Ex-Australia spinner Brad Hogg has stated that RCB opener Devdutt Padikkal has "got the goods" to play for India. "Padikkal has made three fifties out of four innings. In the second game, he was tested by Cottrell by the short ball...the next game, he pulled Bumrah with the short ball to the body...that showed...he's a quick thinker," Hogg added.
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06:36 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Ex-Australia spinner Brad Hogg has stated that RCB opener Devdutt Padikkal has "got the goods" to play for India. "Padikkal has made three fifties out of four innings. In the second game, he was tested by Cottrell by the short ball...the next game, he pulled Bumrah with the short ball to the body...that showed...he's a quick thinker," Hogg added.
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06:36 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Burial site from 6th century possibly of 'Marlow Warlord' found in UK
Archaeologists have unearthed the skeleton of what could be an Anglo-Saxon warrior, the Marlow Warlord, in the UK. The six-foot-tall warrior had well-developed muscles, analysis of the skeleton revealed. It is believed the burial site dates from the sixth century. The remains were found along with an array of weapons including spears and a sword with its scabbard.
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06:25 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Archaeologists have unearthed the skeleton of what could be an Anglo-Saxon warrior, the Marlow Warlord, in the UK. The six-foot-tall warrior had well-developed muscles, analysis of the skeleton revealed. It is believed the burial site dates from the sixth century. The remains were found along with an array of weapons including spears and a sword with its scabbard.
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06:25 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Cushioned sofas on tractors not a protest: Puri on Rahul's tractor rally
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by sharing a picture of the latter at a tractor rally to protest farm laws in Punjab. "Cushioned sofas on tractors is not a protest," said Puri on Twitter, adding, "It is 'Protest Tourism' to misguide our farmers who are educated and intelligent to see through this facade."
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06:57 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by sharing a picture of the latter at a tractor rally to protest farm laws in Punjab. "Cushioned sofas on tractors is not a protest," said Puri on Twitter, adding, "It is 'Protest Tourism' to misguide our farmers who are educated and intelligent to see through this facade."
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06:57 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Who are Alter, Houghton and Rice, 2020's Medicine Nobel winners?
Harvey Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles Rice were awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery of Hepatitis C virus. Alter, an 85-year-old American medical researcher, is affiliated to National Institutes of Health in US. Houghton is a British scientist, who's presently affiliated with Canada's Alberta University. Rice is an American virologist affiliated to Rockefeller University.
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06:55 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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Harvey Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles Rice were awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery of Hepatitis C virus. Alter, an 85-year-old American medical researcher, is affiliated to National Institutes of Health in US. Houghton is a British scientist, who's presently affiliated with Canada's Alberta University. Rice is an American virologist affiliated to Rockefeller University.
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06:55 pm 05 Oct 2020,Monday
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