Last Updated: 14th September, 2021 17:57 IST IMAGE: ANI/Representative The Mumbai Police has been directed to form a 'Nirbhaya Squad' to ensure women safety in the city in the wake of the horrific Nirbhaya like rape that took place at Saki Naka in the Mumbai suburbs. Among the elaborate guidelines issued to Mumbai Police, Commissioner of Police Hemant Nagrale has also directed the police force to create awareness about helpline number 103 for women safety. The Mumbai CP has also ordered for beefing up security and patrolling in the city to ensure safety and protection for women.

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Travelling to schools once physical classes resume may be a challenge for students as not all schools are prepared to resume their bus services yet, according to school principals. Following a marked improvement in the COVID-19 situation in the national capital, the Delhi government on Friday announced that schools for classes 9 to 12, colleges and coaching institutions will reopen from September 1. "As of now, the school is not providing school buses or any transport facility. Students who are willing to join the school will have to come on their own.

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Second-seeded Anett Kontaveit of Estonia won the Tennis in the Land final Saturday for her second WTA Tour title, beating Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania 7-6 (5), 6-4. The 30th-ranked Kontaveit entered the tournament on a four-match losing streak, then won five matches in six days in the inaugural WTA 250 event. 'It's been a rough year, so I was really enjoying myself,' Kontaveit said. 'Of course, it's special to get a title as it's been a while, but the main thing for me was gaining more confidence on the court.

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Raipur, Aug 24 (PTI) Two Naxals were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Tuesday, a police official said. The gunfight took place at around 8 am in a forest near Gompad and Kanhaiguda villages under Konta police station limits, over 450 km from the state capital Raipur, when a joint team of security forces was out on an anti-Naxal operation, Sukma Superintendent of Police Sunil Sharma told PTI. Personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guard (DRG), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and its elite unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) were involved in the operation, that was launched based on the movement of Naxals in the interiors of Konta, he said.

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Telangana on Wednesday recorded 424 new COVID-19 cases taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 6,53,626. With two more patients succumbing to the virus, the death toll rose to 3,849, a state government bulletin said. The number of active cases stood at 6,912. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation logged the highest number of 73 cases followed by Karimnagar (46) and Ranga Reddy (27). A total of 91,350 samples were tested today. Cumulatively, the number of samples tested was 2,36,57,520.

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Crews worked to repair downed power lines and clear toppled trees after Tropical Storm Fred move over the Florida Panhandle and trekked inland early Tuesday, spreading heavy rains and a flood threat into the U.S. Southeast.Authorities warned of the risk of scattered urban and flash floods from a drenching by Fred, even as it weakened while crossing land. No deaths have been reported from the storm, though thousands of Florida residents were reported without power in the hours after landfall.The U.

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As India celebrates 74 years of Independence, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday, addressed the nation from the Red Fort's ramparts. Charting India's future for the next 25 years, PM Modi coined the term Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas & Sabka Prayas to achieve a glorious India. Listing the government schemes focusing on OBCs, farmers, women and poor, he made several key announcements - opening up Sainik schools for women, national Infrastructure plan, Gati Shakti scheme, National Hydrogen mission.

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India's veteran fast bowler Ishant Sharma broke former Indian captain Kapil Dev's record to become the highest wicket-taker in England for the Indian team in the ongoing Ind vs NZ WTC Final 2021. After sending New Zealand's Devon Conway back to the Pavillion in Southampton's Ageas Bowl Stadium, Ishant Sharma surpassed the cricket legend's record by picking his 44th wicket in England in 13* Test matches. Notably, this was also the fast bowler's 200th wicket in the format, away from home. Devon Conway meanwhile, registered his third Test half-century with commendable innings of 54.

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In honour of "Pride Month" and reverence to the LGBTQ community, Google has coined a method wherein the entire Google Sheet turns into rainbow colours that signify LGBTQ pride. By adding a special function to the row of 'A1' cells in Google spreadsheet, a drab black and white page converts into a colourful rainbow sheet celebrating Pride Month.Upon typing 'PRIDE' across the first rows in a spreadsheet, Google's coveted Easter Egg turns a dull spreadsheet into a rainbow coloured celebration in honour of the LGBTQ community and the month of June which is popularly known as Pride Month.

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Sanjay Manjrekar has said that senior Team India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is not one of the all-time greats as he does not boast of having registered a fifer in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand & Australia) countries.'One basic problem I have with Ashwin is...' : Sanjay Manjrekar"When people start talking about him as being one of the all-time greats of the game then I have a few problems. One basic problem I have with Ashwin is that when you look at SENA countries, Ashwin doesn't have a single five-wicket haul there," said Sanjay Manjrekar while speaking on ESPNCricinfo.

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Last Updated: 23rd May, 2021 17:57 IST 1/12 NASA Brussels and Antwerp: Both the Belgian cities are situated at a distance of 26 kilometres. In the pic, the brightly lit capital city is seen at the top while its seemingly twin town is seen down. 2/12 NASA Paris: The photograph shows glinting lanes of the French Capital. The pic also showcases why Paris is nicknamed 'City of Lights'  3/12 NASA Dubai: The Emirati city is known for its ultra-modern architecture and opulent shopping centres. In the picture, one could easily see the artificially created Palm Islands.

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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has cautioned Babar Azam & Co. for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India. Cricket Pakistan quoted Kamran Akmal who urged Pakistan skipper Babar Azam to bring back left-arm pacer duo Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz for the upcoming T20 World Cup slated to be held in India. Kamran Akmal also outlined that Babar Azam, Pakistan Cricket Board, and team management will have a better idea where they stand when they will encounter teams like India, England, and Australia in the T20 World Cup.

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Bollywood celebrities and content creators are promoting the need for raising awareness related to the surge in COVID-19 cases in India. Simmba actor Sonu Sood, whose acts of social kindness became widely known during the pandemic, has introduced a new message with a brand new goal to ensure the welfare of the students of India. He addressed the Government and any other people with a greater position to consider funding the education of children who have lost their parents. Dabangg actor Sonakshi Sinha agreed with the idea and shared Sonu's video with her 19.

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Chandler Stephenson scored two goals in the first period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised to their franchise-record ninth consecutive victory, 5-1 over the last-place Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.Stephenson had the first three-point night of his career, while Shea Theodore and William Karlsson got goals against their former team as the Knights rolled toward their fourth straight playoff appearance. William Carrier also scored for Vegas, which completed the season series with seven wins over Anaheim in eight meetings.

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