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Congress Candidate Milan Pradhan Arrested Ahead of Nandigram Bypoll

Milan Pradhan, Congress candidate for the Nandigram assembly by-election in West Bengal, was arrested on September 18 and blindfolded by police, fearing an encounter killing. He was sent to judicial custody until early October, hindering his campaign. The Calcutta High Court granted him interim bail on September 26. Meanwhile, two activists supporting Pradhan were also detained, prompting Congress protests against police actions.

Deccan Herald·4h ago·Nandigram

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Sports

Harita Bhadra Wins Two Asian Games Bronzes, Eyes 22.45s for World Championships

Harita Bhadra won two bronze medals at the Asian Games in Nagoya, in the women's 200m and mixed 4x100m relay events. This was her first senior international competition. She now aims to run 22.45 seconds, the qualifying time for the 2027 World Championships. Bhadra shared insights on her races, mental lessons, relay experience, and confidence in reaching the next level.

TOI Sports·37m ago·Nagoya

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Business

Piyush Goyal Meets US, Poland Ministers to Discuss Trade Deals

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held key bilateral meetings during the G20 trade ministerial in Milwaukee, meeting US Trade Representative Jamison Greer and Poland's Finance Minister Andrzej Domański. Discussions focused on strengthening trade ties with India. Goyal invited US industrial automation firm Rockwell Automation to expand in India. Talks with Greer aim to advance a balanced India-US trade agreement following Modi-Trump cooperation review.

Amar Business·28m ago·Milwaukee

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Business

Dilip Buildcon Plans to Double Coal Output by FY29

Dilip Buildcon aims to increase its coal production to 57 million tonnes by FY29 as part of a major expansion into mining. The company plans to shift 75% of its profits from traditional EPC projects to long-term mining assets, according to MD and CEO Devendra Jain, who shared these details with Mint.

Mint Companies·36m ago

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Entertainment

'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit' grosses Rs 329.84 crore worldwide in 41 days

'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit', starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, has completed 41 days in theaters with a worldwide gross of Rs 329.84 crore. The film earned Rs 164.11 crore domestically and Rs 138.25 crore overseas. Due to declining audience turnout, it will move to OTT platforms on October 2.

TOI Entertainment·20m ago

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Business

Indian Equities Fall for Third Day, Nifty Hits Six-Month Low

On Wednesday, Indian stock markets ended lower for the third consecutive day, marking a tough September. The Nifty 50 dropped 95.75 points (0.42%) to 22,620.45, its lowest close in about six months. The Sensex slipped 48.78 points (0.07%) to 72,480.29, with gains in major banking stocks partially offsetting the losses.

Mint Markets·36m ago

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