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SC says population control laws need review as fertility rate falls

Observing that laws aimed at controlling population growth in the country had lost their significance because of a fall in the total fertility rate (TFR) from 3 to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1, Supreme Court Wednesday said the foundation of such laws had "crumbled", they had become "counter-productive" and their validity, which was upheld by it two decades ago, needed to be re-examined in the present situation.

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Another Mahadev case accused held in UAE, India seeks extradition

Ravi Uppal, a prime accused in the multi-crore Mahadev online betting case, has been arrested in Dubai. The development comes days after co-accused Sourabh Chandrakar was extradited to India from Oman.

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After seismic shift in US, a new Congress but an old consensus

Impact on ties with India likely to be more subtle than disruptive

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'That's for my girlfriend': Arshdeep reveals reason behind unique celebration

Arshdeep Singh delighted fans by showcasing a special dance dedicated to his girlfriend Samreen Kaur after claiming a wicket. He shared that these dance moves are a mood booster during tough times. His outstanding four-wicket haul was pivotal for India's bowling prowess, while Virat Kohli's steady batting led India to a five-wicket victory post-rain delay, putting them in the lead in their ODI series against New Zealand.

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History! Tanvi Patri first Indian woman to reach Youth Olympic badminton final

Tanvi Patri has made history by reaching the badminton final at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. She defeated Japan's Yuzuno Watanabe in a challenging three-game semifinal match. Previously, only three Indian players had attained similar success in this competition. Tanvi has previously won prestigious titles at the Badminton Asia U-17 Championships as well.

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Bengaluru boy, 4, reads 1,676 words, enters India Book of Records

At just four years and eleven months old, Atharva Kirti Sagar from Bengaluru has made headlines by reading an impressive 1,676 words from a chapter called 'A Send-off Party' in under 27 minutes. This remarkable accomplishment has earned him recognition from the India Book of Records in the Young Achievers category, highlighting the talent and potential of young readers throughout India.

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"Time To Face Reality": Israel President Holds Talks On New Government

Israel Elections: Netanyahu and his supporters have repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims that Arab-led parties had "stolen" the election, possibly with foreign assistance.

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Virat Kohli creates history! Becomes first to average 50-plus in all SENA countries

Virat Kohli has reached a remarkable achievement by maintaining an average above 50 across all four SENA nations. In the first ODI against New Zealand, he contributed 74 runs, leading India to a decisive victory. Moreover, he surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in ODI chases, matched Ricky Ponting's run tally versus New Zealand, and became the first player to hit 13,000 ODI runs from the No. 3 position.

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"Never Surrender": White House Reacts As Republicans Suffer Midterm Rout

The post came amid growing political fallout after Democrats made significant gains in the midterm elections, with US networks projecting that the party would reclaim control of both chambers of Congress.

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