New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 10 pm:
NATION
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*BJP scores a hat-trick in Haryana, dashes Cong hopes; J-K votes for NC-Cong alliance
Chandigarh/Srinagar: The BJP on Tuesday clinched a stunning hat-trick win in Haryana overcoming anti-incumbency and dashing Congress' hopes of a comeback while the National Conference-Congress combine pulled off a spectacular victory in maiden elections in Jammu and Kashmir after abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
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People of Haryana stamped out falsehood, ensured victory of development: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people of Haryana have stamped out falsehood and ensured the victory of truth, development and good governance as the BJP registered its third consecutive victory in the state.
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Cong says can't accept Haryana verdict; raises doubts about integrity of counting process, EVMs
New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday said it cannot accept the Haryana Assembly polls verdict as there were "serious issues" about the integrity of the counting process and functioning of the EVMs in some districts, and asserted that it would take up the matter with the Election Commission.
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J-K poll results: 2 ex-deputy CMs, J-K BJP chief Ravinder Raina among key losers
Srinagar: Many key candidates and bigwigs, including two former deputy chief ministers and ex-ministers, lost the maiden assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, as the National Conference (NC) emerged the single largest party with 42 seats.
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J-K mandate against anti-people policies of BJP, Haryana poll result unexpected: Kharge
New Delhi: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said the victory of the Congress-NC alliance in Jammu and Kashmir is the people's mandate against the anti-people policies of the BJP, violation and oppression of people's rights and misuse of constitutional institutions.
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Exit polls get it wrong yet again
New Delhi: Exit polls, which had given a clear majority to Congress in Haryana and an edge to National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir, appear to have failed to feel the pulse of the voters once again.
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Will support any CM face declared by Cong, NCP (SP) to 'save' Maharashtra: Uddhav
Mumbai: Ahead of assembly polls, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday declared he will support any chief ministerial candidate announced by allies Congress or NCP (SP) to "save" Maharashtra, repeating a demand for the second time since August.
CAL10 WB-DOCTORS-2NDLD RESIGNATION
50 sr doctors of RG Kar hospital resign in solidarity with medics on fast; peers mull following suit
Kolkata: Nearly 50 senior doctors of RG Kar hospital on Tuesday tendered their resignations in a mark of solidarity with medics who have been on fast-unto-death since October 5 demanding justice for the institution’s rape and murder victim.
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Let us continue to strive towards more capable and fully self-reliant Air Force: IAF Chief
Chennai: Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Tuesday highlighted the need for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to realign itself to meet the present and future requirements as the global security environment is in a state of constant flux.
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Upper Stage of PSLV-37 rocket enters earth's atmosphere as predicted: ISRO
Bengaluru: The upper stage of PSLV-37 rocket, which launched a record number of 104 satellites more than seven years ago, has re-entered the earth's atmosphere as predicted, the Indian Space Research Organisation announced on Tuesday.
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70th National Film Awards: President honours Mithun Chakraborty, other winners
New Delhi: Only 15 of the over 85 recipients of the National Film Awards are women, President Droupadi Murmu noted on Tuesday while presenting the Dadasaheb Phalke Award to veteran star Mithun Chakraborty at the 70th National Film Awards that honoured cinema across the country.
LEGAL
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Delhi HC holds DU guilty of 'wilful disobedience' over minority admissions at St Stephen's College
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has found the DU in "wilful disobedience" of its order passed with respect to admissions of minority students in the postgraduate courses at St Stephen's College.
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Delhi HC to hear Wednesday plea on allowing Wangchuk, others to hold protest at Jantar Mantar
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court will hear on Wednesday a plea that seeks to allow climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and others to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar or any other suitable location in the national capital.
FOREIGN
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China attaches 'importance' to President Murmu’s greetings on 75th anniversary of PRC stressing peaceful ties: Mao
Beijing: China on Tuesday said it attaches "importance" to President Droupadi Murmu's letter to her Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), asserting that Beijing stands ready to jointly promote the sound and steady development of bilateral ties. *
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*USD 2 billion agreements to be signed with Saudi, says Pakistan PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that agreements worth USD 2 billion would be signed with a Saudi Arabia delegation, which is set to visit Pakistan next week. By Sajjad Hussain
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Bangladesh-India ties should be 'very close' despite regime change: Yunus
Dhaka: Bangladesh interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said that Dhaka-Delhi relations should be "very close" despite the recent regime change in the country, asserting that it is in the interest of both countries. By Anisur Rahman
FGN28 NEPAL-2NDLD CLIMBERS
Five Russian climbers die in a fall on Mt Dhaulagiri in Nepal
Kathmandu: Five Russian climbers, who went missing on Mt Dhaulagiri, were found dead at an altitude of over 7,000 metres on Tuesday. By Shirish B Pradhan*