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In pics: Salman Khan visits Sabarmati Ashram
After the successful reception of his latest film 'Antim', actor Salman Khan visited the Sabarmati Ashram to pay his respects to Mahatma Gandhi and promote the film. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3o3Vp20
Farm stir at Delhi borders to end?
A meeting of 32 farm groups was held at Singhu border on Monday. BKU Ekta Dakaunda president Buta Singh Burjgill and BKU Kadian president Harmeet Singh Kadian said an emergency meeting of 42 representatives from Punjab and other states — who used to participate in talks with the Centre — will be held on December 1 to formally discuss the issue of protests at Delhi borders. They refused to comment on the longevity of their struggle but hinted at lifting it after December 1. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3o2YUWz
Auto component stocks shiver on fears of Omicron virus impact
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IPL: New franchise Lucknow zero in on KL Rahul as captain
The existing eight franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have reached the deadline to submit their respective lists for player retention. The BCCI will make the names of retained players public on Tuesday afternoon and pave the way for the two new teams to start signing players ahead of the mega-auction. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3I8ql9e
1st Test: New Zealand escape with a thrilling draw against India
Debutant Rachin Ravindra impressively held fort for New Zealand to pull off a dramatic draw against India on the final day of the Kanpur Test. The left-handed allrounder played out 91 deliveries for his unbeaten 18, while last man Ajaz Patel faced 23 balls to score 2 not out - the duo negotiated 52 deliveries in all - before bad light ended play 12-13 minutes ahead of scheduled close. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xD9WVN
Morning Scan: All the big stories to get you started for the day
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Petrol, Diesel Prices Today: No change in fuel rates for 26th straight day
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Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or for seventh time
Lionel Messi admitted winning the Copa America with Argentina might have been the determining factor in him claiming the men's Ballon d'Or prize for the seventh time after a turbulent year, as Spain's Alexia Putellas took the women's award. Now 34, Messi pipped much-fancied rivals like Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema to take the award in a glittering ceremony on Monday in Paris. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3I4o4fg
There’s no plan to recognise bitcoin as currency: Govt
The Centre has not received a proposal to recognise bitcoin as a currency in India, the government told Parliament on Monday, while adding that the Reserve Bank of India has recommended widening the definition of “bank note” for the launch of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Responding to a question on whether the government has any proposal to recognise bitcoin as a currency, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman replied in the negative in Lok Sabha. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FVixGb
Gaganyaan control hub, rehab centre: What Guj may get, why
Isro has been actively considering creation of new infrastructure to cater India’s human spaceflight programme, including for its first mission Gaganyaan in Gujarat. No formal decision is made as of November 29. Isro chief K Sivan said, “Gaganyaan is much bigger involving many national agencies and labs. For optimal utilisation of resources and considering various technical aspects and human safety, it’s necessary to spread facilities across many places. It’s a creation of new infrastructure.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/31fzLPH
Govt healthcare spend up at 41% in FY18 from 29% in FY14
The share of government spending in total health expenditure increased significantly to 40.8% in 2017-18, up from 32.4% in previous year, and went up from 28.6% in 2013-14 during the UPA regime, the National Health Accounts estimates show. The findings show government spending on health as a share of total government expenditure increased to 5.1% from 3.7% between 2013-14 and 2017-18, indicating higher investments in the sector as compared to previous years. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3E9CNDA
Farm stir at Delhi borders to end?
A meeting of 32 farm groups was held at Singhu border on Monday. BKU Ekta Dakaunda president Buta Singh Burjgill and BKU Kadian president Harmeet Singh Kadian said an emergency meeting of 42 representatives from Punjab and other states — who used to participate in talks with the Centre — will be held on December 1 to formally discuss the issue of protests at Delhi borders. They refused to comment on the longevity of their struggle but hinted at lifting it after December 1. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZAfMdM
Overdrawing by 5 states raises grid-outage fears
National grid operator POSOCO (Power System Operation Corporation) has red flagged overdrawing of electricity by five northern states, a practice that had precipitated the world’s largest blackout in history by affecting half of India’s population for almost 48 hours in 2012. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3rmWeVM
Live: Arrivals from Omicron-hit nations to be tested at airport
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Omicron risk very high, may change pandemic course: WHO
The Omicron coronavirus variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a “very high” global risk of infection surges that could have “severe consequences” in some areas, the WHO said on Monday. It urged its 194 member states to accelerate vaccination of high-priority groups and, in anticipation of increased case numbers, to “ensure mitigation plans are in place” to maintain essential health services. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3d3O6kJ
Covid: SC says create portal to make ex-gratia process easier
As many people who lost their dear ones to Covid-19 have not filed an application for compensation, the Supreme Court on Monday said that online portals should be created by all states so that people can apply online and upload documents instead of going to the office of collector and district authorities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xyDHqy
Missing ‘S’ gene in RT-PCR test can point to Omicron
With the emergence of the Omicron variant, public health experts want laboratories to conduct RT-PCR tests in whole for all the three genes, particularly on international travellers, to help detect the absence of the ‘S’ gene. Maharashtra state task force member Dr Shashank Joshi on Monday told TOI that a complete RT-PCR report for Covid included that of the ‘N’ , ‘S’ , ‘E’ and ‘ORF’ genes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xzdKav
MC Insider: Market buzz, investment rethink, microfinance wars, salary boom and more
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1st Test Live: India eye victory on an intriguing final day
Debutant Shreyas Iyer showed his ice-cool temperament under pressure to stand tall with a fine half-century which placed India in a commanding position as they set up a stiff victory target of 284 for New Zealand. Get live cricket score updates of 1st Test match between India vs New Zealand. Check live scorecard, ball by ball commentary, cricket score online on Times of India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3rx3M8H
'Omicron symptoms mild, many recovered sans hospitalisation'
As scientists try to determine the level of threat posed by the new strain, one South African doctor said dozens of her patients suspected of having the Omicron variant had only shown mild symptoms, such as fatigue. Angelique Coetzee, chair of the South African Medical Association told AFP she had seen 30 patients over the past 10 days who tested positive for Covid-19 and who all fully recovered without hospitalisation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3E7c8qQ
Expansive India-Russia defence agenda next month
From clinching deals on Kalashnikov assault rifles and very-short range air defence missile systems to a military logistics pact, upgraded combat exercises and joint projects, Russia is looking to challenge US as India’s pre-eminent strategic partner and defence supplier. Ahead of the Modi-Putin summit, coinciding with inaugural dialogue between their foreign and defence ministers, hectic negotiations are underway to put finishing touches on a wide-ranging strategic-defence agenda. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nZpShG
Visa complains to US govt about India backing for local rival RuPay
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Visa complains to US govt about India backing for local rival RuPay
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Visa complains to US govt about India backing for local rival RuPay
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Morning Scan: All the big stories to get you started for the day
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BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, bags 329 of 334 seats, TMC claims 'gains'
A BJP landslide buried the opposition in the Tripura civic polls on Sunday, with 329 out of the 334 seats at stake in 13 urban local bodies going to the saffron party in a poll that both Trinamool Congress and CPM termed “murder of democracy”. While BJP grabbed the lion's share of votes overall with 59%, TMC emerged as the strongest opposition party in the seats it contested with a 24% vote share. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xuB9tD
Data breach: ‘Make independent and non-executive directors liable'
Independent directors and non-executive directors on board a top social media, internet or electronics hardware company should also face legal and criminal proceedings for willful offences around data violations and in cases of complicity or negligence, the parliamentary panel on personal data protection (PDP) has said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32HSjIX
‘Cooperation model’ most suited to India’s growth, says Amit Shah
Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah said here on Sunday that the ‘cooperation model’ is the most suited economic development model for fuelling India's growth. He was speaking at the inauguration of four projects worth Rs 415 crore at AmulFed Dairy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3I5noXk
India and Russia drawing up mega defence plan
From clinching deals on Kalashnikov assault rifles and very-short range air defence missile systems to a military logistics pact, upgraded combat exercises and joint projects, Russia is looking to challenge US as India’s pre-eminent strategic partner and defence supplier. Ahead of the Modi-Putin summit, coinciding with inaugural dialogue between their foreign and defence ministers, hectic negotiations are underway to put finishing touches on a wide-ranging strategic-defence agenda. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Ee0tGA
Govt agrees to review 8L income cap over fear of EWS quota scrapping
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India leading in startups turning point in growth story: PM
Turning the spotlight on the importance of startups, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country, in a way, is leading in the world in this domain and this could be a turning point in India’s growth story. The country now has more than 70 startups or unicorns that have crossed the $1-billion valuation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31450Nk
Govt support & subsidy needed for diabetes patients: CJI Ramana
CJI N V Ramana, a diabetic for 30 years, said governments should provide “support and subsidy for diabetic care” as the cost of getting treated for this life-long disease is beyond the reach of common patients. Justice Ramana said scientists could find vaccine for Covid within months but there has been no breakthrough in curing diabetes for centuries and that it has to be managed by observing a strict restrictive regimen for control of sugar levels, diet and lifestyle. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3E5zo8O
Containment key, monitor hotspots, govt tells states
In view of the possible threat that Omicron can pose to the country, the Centre has further beefed up preparations. The health ministry advised states and UTs to immediately focus on intensive containment, active surveillance, increased vaccination coverage as well as enforcement of Covid appropriate behaviour. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3liym1H
‘Omicron 6 times more transmissible than Delta, can infect vaxxed’
The newly emerged variant of concern B.1.1.529 (Omicron) may not respond to monoclonal antibody therapy or cocktail treatment, experts fear. Based on preliminary analysis of Omicron infections in South Africa and elsewhere, experts suggest that it has six times higher potential to spread (R value) than the Delta variant that had triggered the second wave in India. It could also evade the immune system. It may also cause vaccine breakthrough infections. from Times of India https://ift.tt/318sMaO
Eye on variant, India updates norms for international passengers
All international passengers, except those under five years of age, flying into India from Covid at-risk countries must undergo RT-PCR test on arrival, starting from 12.01am (IST) of December 1, 2021. This will include those transiting from these places too. Those testing negative must home quarantine for seven days and then re-test on the eighth day. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3D5CUP0
West seeing surge despite higher fully-vaccinated population
At a time when a new variant has led to restrictions on travellers from South Africa and other African nations, many western courtries are seeing a surge in Covid cases despite a larger propottion of their population being fully vaccinated with Germany, US and the UK reporting more than 50,000 Covid cases daily, according to the John Hopkins university Covid resource centre. The highest 65,584 cases were reported by Germany on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Zvhygb
India’s biggest urban development body in Kadapa
Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s native Kadapa is now the biggest urban development body in India. Spread over 12,780 sq km, Annamaiah urban development authority (UDA) that controls the urban areas of Kadapa district, is the first urban development body in the country to have an area over 9,000 sq kilometres. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3p5fe8s
Kolkata woman goes to Pak with hubby, ‘weds’ Lahore man
A married Sikh woman from Kolkata who was part of a jatha that visited Pakistan for Gurpurb “converted and married” a Muslim man at Lahore. She was apparently accompanied by her Indian husband during the pilgrimage and marriage. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DZXiCl
Electric shawl and other gadgets to keep you warm in winters
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Security stepped up in Mathura, Sec 144 imposed
Security has been stepped up in Mathura following a right wing group's announcement that it will install an idol of Lord Krishna in the Shahi Idgah on December 6. The mosque is close to the Krishna Janmasthan temple. from Times of India https://ift.tt/315nGMU
100cm rain in Chennai: Third time in 100 years
Northeast monsoon continued to batter TN, with the state registering about 75% excess rainfall for the season as on Saturday. For the third time in nearly 100 years, Chennai has recorded more than 100cm rain in November. The city's normal rainfall for the entire NE monsoon season is 87cm. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DZXhP5
Tripura civic polls results live: BJP ahead in early trends
The counting of votes for over 200 seats in the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) and other civic bodies in Tripura is under way. The State Election Commission (SEC) has decided to proceed for counting of polled EVMs with tight security even as the demand of opposition parties to countermand Thursday's civic polls alleging massive rigging and violence is pending in the Supreme Court. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3p5l7Tg
Cyclone over Bay of Bengal likely next week
The first cyclone over the Bay of Bengal (BoB) in the 2021 post-monsoon season could develop in the south Andaman Sea in a few days and hit India’s eastern coast in the first week of December, several weather models indicate. India Meteorological Department said a low-pressure system is likely to develop over south Andaman Sea around November 29-30. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3rc7013
1st Test Live: India eye strong start on Day 4
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As African nations banned, SA says it’s ‘punishment’ for honesty
Nations in southern Africa protested bitterly on Saturday as more of the world’s wealthiest countries cut them off from travel, renewing a debate over border closures from the earliest days of the coronavirus pandemic and compounding the problems facing poorly vaccinated countries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HZvL6A
Live: UK, Germany, Italy report cases; world put on alert
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Paytm reports 461cr loss for quarter ended September
Paytm’s parent One97 Communications on Saturday reported a loss of Rs 461 crore for the quarter ended September 2021 compared to Rs 390 crore in the corresponding quarter last year and Rs 394 crore in the previous quarter ended June 2021. Losses widened on the back of a 40% jump in expenses in the second quarter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nYcU3J
Almost 1 in 10 women aged 15 & above a tobacco user: NFHS
About 9% of girls and women aged 15 years and above surveyed had used tobacco in some form with the percentage of users in rural India higher at 10.5%, according to the the National Family Health Survey -5 (2019-21). Tobacco usage among males across India was at 38% with men in rural areas accounting for 42.7% of users. The urban users of tobacco among men and women accounted for 28.8% and 5.4% respectively. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DZW765
India will have to align crypto action with latest FATF norms
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Legislature doesn’t assess law impact, leads to big issues: CJI
CJI NV Ramana on Saturday said the legislature does not conduct studies or assess the impact of the laws that it passes, which sometimes leads to "big issues" and result in over-burdening of cases on the judiciary. He also highlighted that simply re-branding the existing courts as commercial courts, without creating a special infrastructure, will not have any impact on the pendency. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cW7WhK
Cyclone over Bay of Bengal likely next week
The first cyclone over the Bay of Bengal (BoB) in the 2021 post-monsoon season could develop in the south Andaman Sea in a few days and hit India’s eastern coast in the first week of December, several weather models indicate. India Meteorological Department said a low-pressure system is likely to develop over south Andaman Sea around November 29-30. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nXENZN
President Kovind: Exercise discretion in court utterances
Hailing the judiciary for maintaining the highest standards of conduct and for being the most trusted institution in which people have reposed faith, President Ram Nath Kovind, however, said judges should exercise utmost discretion while passing observations in court proceedings as it could lead to dubious interpretation. Kovind also emphasised the need to bring reform in the judiciary to make justice more speedy and accessible and also to improve gender balance in the institution. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZukUjH
Bihar’s share of poor highest, Kerala’s least, says Niti index
Bihar, with its dismal scores across key development indicators such as nutrition, child and adolescent mortality, maternal health, years of schooling, sanitation and electricity, has topped the list of states with the largest share of population who are poor, according to think tank Niti Aayog’s report, which has identified 25.01% of the country’s population as “multi-dimensionally poor”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3E2LaAB
Covid variant worry: PM Modi seeks review of plan to ease international travel curbs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said there is a need to be proactive in the light of the new SARS-CoV-2 “variant of concern” Omicron and directed officials to review plans for easing of international travel restrictions in the wake of reports related to the new mutations of the virus. Modi chaired a comprehensive meeting to review the situation relating to Covid-19 and vaccination on Saturday, immediately after WHO designated Omicron a 'variant of concern'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cX8dB8
With no policy yet, citizens opt for 3rd dose privately
Fear of exposure to Covid-19 virus is driving health care workers and even some vaccine trial participants (who got vaccinated in September-October last year), mainly from the vulnerable groups, to opt for the third dose privately. Private organisations are extending their vaccination drive for third doses without providing a certificate. Meanwhile, the government is likely to come out with its policy on additional dose in the coming week for people with predefined conditions. However, their primary objective will be to immunise the 10-12 crores who remain unvaccinated. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xtXvLK
Farmers defer tractor rally to Parliament, say stir on
Farmers’ unions on Saturday decided to suspend their tractor march to Parliament, scheduled from Monday, in the wake of government’s move to list the repeal of farm laws in Lok Sabha. They said their protests would continue till they get a “written assurance” from the Centre on their six pending demands, including a legal guarantee on MSP. They will wait for the response to the email sent to PM Modi over their demands and take a call on next course of action on December 4. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3rgnfKG
‘Snow ceiling’ cracks as IMF gets woman chief
Harshwanti Bisht grew up to conquer some of the toughest ones like the Nanda Devi and Mount Everest. The 62-year-old has become the first woman in the history of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation to become its president. The award-winning climber, educationist and environmentalist got 70 out of 107 votes in the 60-year-old organisation's polls, breaking a “snow ceiling” as some of her contemporaries joked. IMF is the apex body for mountaineering and allied sports activities in the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FTV2NO
1st Test Live: India eye early wickets on Day 3
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Covid-19: New variant not in India yet, checks up
No case of the new variant B.1.1.529 has been detected in India so far, health ministry sources said. However, Hong Kong and Israel have been added to the existing list of “countries at risk”. Travellers from these countries will have to undergo additional checks and scrutiny, including post-arrival tests. from Times of India https://ift.tt/314UYvM
K'taka: 99 more test Covid +ve at medical college
At least 99 students and faculty members of Dharwad medical college have been further tested positive for Covid -19, taking the tally at the institute to 281. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DXZZEF
Shreyas Iyer sheds the label of ‘white-ball’ batter
Kanpur has proven to be a special place for Shreyas Iyer. Seven years ago, he had come to the city playing for a place in the Mumbai team and a counterattacking knock had given his first-class career wings. Now, the Mumbaikar has made good his Test debut with a sparkling century at Green Park, liftinig India out of a vulnerable situation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3EcYlPL
For now, India’s cricket tour of South Africa is on
Apropos of the overriding fear of a new variant – B.1.1529 of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the Genome Sequencing Activity – reported in Botswana and South Africa, the BCCI and Cricket South Africa (CSA) are working on the possibility of the series going ahead. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZrPbzw
In pics: Urmila Matondkar's 90s fashion is still in vogue
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‘Our fate is linked to the million species facing extinction now’
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Lottery Sambad Result November 27: #39;Dear Bangasree Damodar#39; lottery winners to be announced at 4 pm
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Petrol, diesel prices on November 27: No change in fuel rates for 23rd straight day
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Regular international flights from Dec 15, with ‘risk’ grading
The Centre has allowed resumption of regular international flights from December 15, nearly 21 months after services were suspended. Now both Indian and foreign airlines can add capacity. Air bubbles, that gave limited flights to some countries during Covid, will burst on December 14, allowing passengers flying between India and rest of the world to also take connections from nearby hubs as per air service agreements with those countries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cQ6OMv
Oppn set to join hands in House to take on govt before polls
With an eye on a string of assembly elections due early next year in several states, including Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, opposition parties are preparing to join ranks to take on the central government on a host of common issues during the winter session of Parliament starting Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3D0kE9E
Constitution Day: Opposition boycotts Central Hall event
Alleging that the government is riding roughshod over the Constitution in governance and law-making, the opposition on Friday boycotted the Constitution Day function in the Central Hall of Parliament. Congress, Trinamool Congress, Left parties, RJD, NCP, Shiv Sena, SP and DMK among others stayed away from the function after Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to them on Thursday evening with the plan for boycott. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32shTRW
France-UK acrimony over Channel crossings deepens further
French President Emmanuel Macron told Britain on Friday it needed to “get serious” or remain locked out of discussions over how to curb the flow of migrants escaping war and poverty across the Channel. France cancelled an invitation to British home secretary Priti Patel to attend a meeting on the issue in Calais, underlining how fraught its ties with Britain have become, with post-Brexit trading rules and fishing rights also at stake. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3CWpbdn
New variant has ‘very unusual constellation of mutations’
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Pocso court hears, convicts, sentences man in 1 day
A suspect in the rape case of a minor girl was tried, heard, convicted and sentenced to a life term in prison by a Pocso court in Bihar’s Araria district in a single day’s proceedings, reportedly setting a new record and benchmark for speedy trials in a country besieged with pendency of cases in courts. The judge, Shashikant Ray, also directed the convict to pay Rs 7 lakh as compensation for the girl’s rehabilitation. The order was passed on October 4. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nS6e7k
Report on rising anaemia may force govt to rethink strategy
With the National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21) data showing a rise in anaemia cases among children, women and men, a major review of the ongoing strategy under the “Anaemia Mukt Bharat” programme is on the cards. A view is said to be emerging within the government about the need to take a “good, hard look” to see if there is a need to re-think policies and outcomes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3CW3Alg
Dynastic parties threat to democracy, says PM Modi
Amid a boycott by opposition parties of “Constitution Day” celebrations and ahead of Parliament’s winter session beginning next week, PM Narendra Modi savaged dynastic parties calling them a threat to a healthy democracy and elaborated that problems arise when a party is run by the same family, generation after generation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3rhyTET
Sensex plunges 1,688 pts as new virus variant spooks global markets
A new variant of Covid-19 virus, first found in Botswana which can possibly resist available vaccines, pushed global investors onto the backfoot, that in turn led to a sell-off in risky assets. As a result, investors on Dalal Street too pressed the panic button, leading to a 1,688-point slide in the sensex — the biggest single-session loss in over seven months — which closed at 57,107. In late trades, the index had even entered the sub-57k mark, its first foray in that territory in 3 months. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3CXvg9s
Jittery nations rush to restrict travel as new variant emerges
European countries on Friday joined Singapore, Israel and others in restricting travel from southern Africa in a frantic effort to keep a newly identified, and apparently significantly evolved, variant of the coronavirus from crossing into their borders. This time, restrictions came within hours of South Africa’s announcement — at least 10 countries had announced measures before South African scientists had finished a meeting with WHO experts about the variant on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3rhh6h4
Tim Paine takes 'indefinite mental health break'
Tim Paine is stepping away from cricket for an "indefinite mental health break", his manager said on Friday, leaving Australia's Ashes preparations in disarray a week after the wicketkeeper's resignation from the captaincy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/312pBle
Param Bir Singh took Ajmal Kasab’s phone: Former ACP
Former ACP Shamsher Singh Pathan, in a letter to the police chief, has alleged that during the 2008 terror attacks, Param Bir Singh, then posted with anti-terrorism squad, took Ajmal Kasab’s mobile phone from the custody of a constable and never returned it. Singh also did not inform his seniors, the letter said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3oYs9ZT
IND vs NZ: Shreyas Iyer shows class and intent on Test debut
Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar ruled the first half of the year. On Thursday, Shreyas Iyer got his Test career off to an assured start as he walked off the field unbeaten on 75 off 136 balls, leaving New Zealand in a desperate state at the end of day one with a score 258/4 on the board. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DVVFWj
Live Score: India vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 2
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Wipro#39;s Azim Premji shows interest in investing in Jharkhand
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Petrol, diesel prices on November 26: No change in fuel rates
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Magnitude-6.1 earthquake hits Mizoram's Thenzawl
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the Richter scale hit Thenzawl, Mizoram in the early hours of Friday. According to National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremors were felt 73 km southeast of Thenzawl with a depth of 12 km. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xqQVG0
'15 more nations recognise India's vaccination certificate'
As many as fifteen more countries have recognised India's Covid-19 vaccination certificate, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed late on Thursday. "Mutual recognition of Covid-19 vaccination certificates continues! Fifteen more recognitions for India's vaccination certificate," MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nS2Itx
Live: 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Bangladesh
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Religious conversion does not change caste: Madras HC
Conversion from one religion to another religion will not change the caste of a person which he belongs to, Madras high court has ruled, nixing a bid by a Dalit man, who embraced Christianity, to obtain an inter-caste marriage certificate to get priority in government jobs. Dalit-converts are treated as backward community (BC) members and not as SCs, as per law. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3rebOTx
Govt plans law for lenders to pursue defaulters abroad
The government has proposed changes to the bankruptcy legislation by adopting a global model law that will enable lenders to apply the insolvency law to defaulters’ assets lying overseas. These will include the offshore personal assets of the promoter if they have issued a personal guarantee. The changes would also allow execution of orders against defaulters by overseas courts that have adopted the model law. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3l94rJr
Global hires go beyond IT, tap more desi talent
India appears to be the flavour of current times for recruiters globally with Indian talent the most sought after amid a rise in cross-border hiring. Jobs from various global markets are being outsourced to skilled talent in India, and this is not restricted to IT alone. Recruitment firms say the trend is broad-based and is also playing out in non-IT fields such as digital marketing, content, design, accounting, administrative, project management, supply chain and even manufacturing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cOsPLH
UN upgrades Nepal, Bangladesh to group of developing nations
The UN General Assembly has adopted a historic resolution to graduate three nations, including Bangladesh and Nepal, from the least developed country (LDC) category to the developing country grouping, a major milestone demonstrating the countries’ significant development progress. The UNGA adopted the resolution at its 76th session. The three countries that got clearance for graduation are Bangladesh, Nepal and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. “ from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xqDB4s
Amit Shah cites improved security, pushes for investment in NE
Citing the improved security scenario in the northeast region, political stability in all the eight constituent states, peace initiatives taken by Narendra Modi government to end insurgencies prevalent for decades as well as improved road, rail and air connectivity, home minister Amit Shah on Thursday invited industries to take advantage of this ‘conducive’ environment and invest in the northeast region. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3p0WFSP
NFHS says sex ratio at birth in India a worry
The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) data for 2019-21 indicates that India has more females than males with its overall sex ratio having risen to 1,020 after seeing a dip from 1,000 in 2005-06 to 991 in 2015-16. The sex ratio at birth (SRB), however, was still worryingly low at 929, indicating continued sex selection at birth, despite an improvement from the previous survey. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3p3A2gr
Widespread violence mars civic polls in Tripura, oppn alleges rigging
Amid allegations of widespread electoral malpractice by BJP and attacks on 23 TMC and CPM candidates, Tripura’s bitterly fought elections to 13 civic bodies on Thursday recorded a preliminary voter turnout of 82% that could go up after the final count. Both TMC and CPM declared the elections a farce and demanded a repoll, pointing to violence that left 32 people injured across the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FHLGo2
In presence of Li, Qureshi, MEA Jaishankar slams BRI at SCO
Any serious connectivity initiative must be consultative, transparent and participatory, the government asserted at an SCO meet on Thursday. Without naming China or Pakistan, who were represented by Premier Li Keqiang and foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi respectively at the meeting, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said such initiatives must also conform to the most basic principle of international law — respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DVitp9
Live: 'India willing to supply vaccines to other countries'
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Centre may ban all Hurriyat factions for financing terror
Centre may soon ban Hurriyat Conference as an “unlawful organisation’ under the UAPA, citing the alleged involvement of its constituents and leaders in terror financing in Jammu & Kashmir. Sources said the home ministry would take a final call on outlawing all factions of the Hurriyat Conference — including the moderate Hurriyat and Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, once led by late hardline leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani — under Section 3(1) of UAPA. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30ZgVw4
Teesta driving Jafri to make wild claims: SIT on Gujarat riots
The special investigation team, which had investigated nine major cases related to the 2002 post-Godhra riots in Gujarat under the supervision of the apex court, on Thursday said it had done a thorough probe into the allegations levelled by Zakia Jafri and Teesta Setalvad about a larger conspiracy involving then CM Narendra Modi and found them to be baseless. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xv1k3h
1st Test Live: All eyes on Rahane as India face NZ
Get live cricket score updates of 1st Test match between India vs New Zealand. Check live scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, cricket score online on Times of India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DSDaSC
How Jewar is all dressed up for 'airport carnival'
First-time visitors to Jewar – and there are likely to be several thousand at the very least – need not worry about directions on Thursday. The latest addition to the country’s aviation map, the Noida International Airport (NIA), whose foundation stone will be laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is dressed up for its ‘airport carnival’. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DT5btc
How Shreyas won Dravid’s confidence to get Test nod
Shreyas Iyer is about to make his Test debut on Thursday against World Test champions New Zealand, 33 months since he last played a frst-class game in February 2019. It’s been quite a break for Iyer, leapfrogging Test specialist Hanuma Vihari who has been subjected to an India ‘A’ tour by the selectors. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3l9GbXp
Live Score: India vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 1
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Petrol, diesel prices on November 25: Fuel rates unchanged for 21st straight day
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SC: Is govt willing to put a life ban on convicted netas?
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86% of terrorists killed in J&K this year were local residents: Sources
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Cabinet clears repeal of farm laws, but unions plan show of strength
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Most existing cryptocurrencies won#39;t survive, says Raghuram Rajan
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CCI approves FedEx India#39;s minority stake-buy in Delhivery
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1st Test: Chance for India to test the batting reserves
It's a rarity in Indian cricket that batting has looked like the weaker link. And while India have managed to create an enviable pace-bowling pool, they are now scratching for reliable Test batting options. The two-Test series against New Zealand that starts in Kanpur on Thursday is a good opportunity to check how soft the underbelly is. It could potentially signal the start of the process of the middle-order's transition. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ramqD7
Mediatek: Only one company has heating issues, and it's not us
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Google employees not 'happy' with it's Covid-19 vaccine policy
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'S-400 Russian missiles deal: No decision yet on waiver for India'
The United States has not made a determination yet on any potential Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) waiver to India with regard to its purchase of S-400 missile defense system from Russia, the Biden Administration said Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FF4tjW
Petrol, diesel prices on November 24: Fuel rates remain unchanged for 20 day in row
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Times Top10: Why the Olympic body is facing heat over China
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Alia Bhatt or Ananya Panday, who wore the cutaway blouse better?
Cholis are back in the news and this time they are stirring up a storm on the internet. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30Lu9wF
Dress of Ramayan Express staff changed after protest
Barely hours after a group of seers from Ujjain threatened to stop the Ramayan Express if the waiters in the train continued wearing their saffron uniform, the ticketing and catering arm of the Railways, IRCTC, changed their dress code on Monday in its bid to put the controversy to rest. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nGOJ9O
Vedanta promoters look to increase stake by up to 4.57% for Rs 5,950 crore: Report
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Petrol, diesel prices on November 23: Fuel rates unchanged for 19th straight day
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Petrol, diesel prices on November 23: Fuel rates unchanged for 19th straight day
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Japan, India working on oil-stock release with US, timing unclear: Sources
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Japan, India working on oil-stock release with US, timing unclear: Sources
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Live: US issues travel advisories for Germany, Denmark
India recorded 8,488 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 538 days, taking the country's total tally of Covid-19 cases to 3,45,18,901. The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 20,000 for 45 straight days. Stay here for real-time updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nJDy0o
After several members dissent, JPC on data bill adopts draft report
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RIL slides on Aramco deal review, triggers 1, 1 70-point sensex crash
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Launch of national scheme soon for rehabilitation of beggars
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Sunday's all-party meet likely to take up laws' repeal, MSP
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India likely to utilise only half of vaccine produced in Dec
India is likely to have a large surplus of Covid vaccines by December end as 15.63 crore doses are estimated to be required in the month for adult population, whereas production capacities are rising steadily, an official source said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FDBHA5
Delhi pollution: Winds of change may boost AQI to ‘poor’
Strong winds improved Delhi's air quality marginally on Monday, but it continued to remain "very poor". The overall air quality index (AQI) was 311 on Monday in comparison to 349 on Sunday. AQI is likely to touch the "poor" category on Tuesday, but may deteriorate again on Wednesday as wind speeds may slow down. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3r0zkTT
SC protects Param Bir from arrest, tells him to join probe
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Airtel announces revised mobile tariffs, prepaid rates up 20-25% from November 26
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Clubhouse ropes in former TikTok executive Parijat Kaushik as its first India hire
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Airtel raises tariffs, others could follow
Bharti Airtel will be increasing tariffs for pre-paid customers by up 20-25% from November 26, signalling hardening of tariffs as companies look at ways to shore up profitability ahead of new investments in 5G and telecom network. Other operators, especially the financially-stretched Vodafone Idea, are likely to follow suit. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3czUCiL
Good win but we are also quite realistic: Dravid
Newly-appointed India chief coach Rahul Dravid says the 3-0 result over New Zealand augurs well for the team in the long-run but at the same time, he is realistic enough to not read too much into the overall outcome with Black Caps having to play the series three days after the T20 World Cup final. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xh6DDl
Venkatesh's bowling important going forward: Rohit
Captain Rohit Sharma was on Sunday pleased to see up and coming all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer returning with tidy figures as India completed an easy 3-0 clean sweep of the T20 International series against the visiting New Zealand. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3x9YVe2
3rd T20I: India complete series sweep against New Zealand
India's Rohit Sharma and Axar Patel starred as the hosts routed World Cup runners-up New Zealand by 73 runs to make a clean-sweep of the T20 series in Kolkata on Sunday. Spinner Patel triggered the New Zealand batting collapse in the third over with two wickets to push the steep 185 to win target beyond their reach. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HHECcX
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Govt allows Serum Institute to export 50 lakh Covishield doses under COVAX to 4 nations
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Made-in-India stealth fighter project set to take off in 2022
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After Covid, Andhra floods stall Isro’s sat launch missions
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CAG lens on natural resources to prevent any 'windfall gain'
Assessing ‘windfall gain’, made a commonplace term by the coal scam, is back in currency and likely to be a permanent feature with the comptroller and auditor general (CAG) beginning the process of national resources accounting (NRA) that seeks tighter scrutiny and accounting of mineral and energy resources from the states. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DDSFOo
Now, farmers write to PM Modi on MSP, five other ‘pending demands’
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Delhi pollution: Construction can resume, schools shut
The ban on construction activities in the capital has been lifted effective Monday. Schools will, however, remain closed till further orders, while the ban on entry of trucks, except those carrying essential commodities, has been extended till November 26. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30IoBm0
PM addresses DGP conference in Lucknow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 56th All-India DGP-IGP Conference at UP Police headquarters on Saturday, spending 12 hours since morning with the nation's top cops at the marathon meeting that had the entire intelligence brass, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Intelligence Bureau chief Arvind Kumar and RAW chief Samant Goel. Union home minister Amit Shah was present too. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DFm2Q7
CBI chargesheet against three in Giri death case
Two months after the death of then Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad chief Mahant Narendra Giri, the CBI on Saturday filed chargesheet against three people, including his disciple Anand Giri, on charges of abetment to suicide. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DEMz0b
5 Sachin Pilot aides among 12 'new' Gehlot government faces
Ten new faces and two Sachin Pilot acolytes who had been sacked for revolting against Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot last year have made it to the reconstituted council of ministers that will be sworn in on Sunday. The names were declared by the CM's office late on Saturday, capping a day of swift developments that started with all 20 ministerial colleagues of Gehlot resigning in preparation for the Congress government's long-awaited reboot. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xllMDT
In Pak, Sidhu calls Imran 'bada bhai', draws flak
Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu described Pakistan PM Imran Khan as his "bada bhai (elder brother)" after crossing the Kartarpur corridor on Saturday, sparking a row and drawing criticism from BJP, AAP, and even from within his own party. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3oMe4Pd
Covid booster-dose policy likely by month end, says NTAGI member
A policy on booster doses is likely to be announced by the end of this month, but the priority will be to complete the adult vaccination programme at the earliest, said a senior national task force member on Saturday. The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI), the government’s advisory body on immunisation, will finalise the policies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cySEPM
No proof of conspiracy: HC in Aryan bail order
WhatsApp chats extracted from the mobile phone of Aryan Khan disclose "nothing objectionable" nor is there any evidence to show he and his friend Arbaaz Merchant or Munmun Dhamecha and other co-accused had hatched any conspiracy to commit drug offences, and they had already been behind bars for 25 days, said the Bombay high court in its reasoned order, made available on Saturday, while granting them bail on October 28. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qXuV4k
3rd T20I: India eye clean sweep against New Zealand
The deal has been sealed, revenge served and the Rahul Dravid-Rohit Sharma combination is off to a dream start. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DCKamp
Live: Booster-dose policy likely by month end, says NTAGI member
A policy on booster doses is likely to be announced by the end of this month, but the priority will be to complete the adult vaccination programme at the earliest, said a senior national task force member on Saturday. Stay here for real-time updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qXswXm
In marathon meet with top cops, PM briefed on DarkNet, drug trafficking
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Live: Booster-dose policy likely by month end, says NTAGI member
A policy on booster doses is likely to be announced by the end of this month, but the priority will be to complete the adult vaccination programme at the earliest, said a senior national task force member on Saturday. Stay here for real-time updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3czi93u
Rajasthan cabinet to have 12 new faces, 5 from Pilot camp: Sources
Congress president Sonia Gandhi has accepted the resignation of three cabinet ministers -- Raghu Sharma, Harish Chaudhary and Govind Singh Dotasra -- after all ministers in the Rajasthan cabinet resigned, they added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3r1m8yl
Indore retains title of cleanest city for 5th time in a row
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5 Pilot aides among 12 ‘new’ Gehlot govt faces
Ten new faces and two Sachin Pilot acolytes who had been sacked for revolting against Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot last year have made it to the reconstituted council of ministers that will be sworn in on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3x7qkgG
No proof of conspiracy: HC in Aryan bail order
WhatsApp chats extracted from the mobile phone of Aryan Khan disclose "nothing objectionable" nor is there any evidence to show he and his friend Arbaaz Merchant or Munmun Dhamecha and other co-accused had hatched any conspiracy to commit drug offences, and they had already been behind bars for 25 days, said the Bombay high court in its reasoned order, made available on Saturday, while granting them bail on October 28. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HFG9jL
Farm unions may write to govt for talks on MSP
Samyukta Kisan Morcha, the joint platform of farm unions spearheading the protests, may write to the government seeking resumption of talks on pending demands, mainly a legal guarantee for procurement of all crops at minimum support price (MSP), even as planned protests, including a daily tractor march to Parliament from November 29, are scheduled to go on. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3x5cpI0
Clip shows Sidhu 'calling' Pak PM 'bada bhai'; BJP hits out
BJP on Saturday hit out at Congress after its Punjab president Navjot Singh Sidhu reportedly called Pakistan PM Imran Khan his "elder brother" during a trip to Kartarpur Sahib, alleging the opposition party sees terror groups like IS and Boko Haram in Hindutva and finds a "bhai jaan" in Khan. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qU2Ydo
CBI chargesheet against three in Giri death case
Two months after the death of then Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad chief Mahant Narendra Giri, the CBI on Saturday filed chargesheet against three people, including his disciple Anand Giri, on charges of abetment to suicide. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DDhb22
Court gives first bail in Antilla bomb scare case
A special NIA court on Saturday granted bail to an alleged bookie, accused in the Antilla bomb scare case. Arrested in March, Naresh Gaur (31), is the first among the ten accused to be granted bail in the case. The NIA had accused him of providing SIM cards to a co-accused and was alleged to be a part of the conspiracy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qVPQET
IND vs NZ: Rohit attributes success to team effort
India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday lauded the application of his players under pressure situations and attributed the T20I series win over New Zealand to "team effort". India defeated New Zealand by seven wickets on Friday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30APatj
Amazon India inks collaborations to empower women entrepreneurs
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IBM bets big on India, to open more software development centres
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IBM bets big on India, to open more software development centres
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2nd T20I: Dominant India pocket series against New Zealand
Having restricted the Kiwis to a modest 153/6 due to some excellent bowling display by Harshal Patel (2-25) and the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel, India struck down the target with 16 balls to spare, reaching 155/3 - thereby winning the match by 7 wickets. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Z3jBI6
China should be in no doubt about India's stand: Jaishankar
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With 22cr unused doses, govt may allow commercial vaccine exports
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‘Apology to countrymen’: Will repeal all 3 agri laws, says PM
In a decision that took the nation by surprise, PM Modi on Friday offered an apology for being unable to convince a section of farmers about the benefits of the new farm laws and announced that they would be withdrawn in the forthcoming winter session of Parliament. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nAF4Sq
17 dead, 100 missing in AP flash floods
At least 17 people were killed after flash floods ravaged the four Rayalaseema districts of Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool and Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh on Friday. The incessant rains started on Thursday evening, triggered by the deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal, throwing life out of kilter in the region. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HD3IJQ
3 ministers quit ahead of Rajasthan cabinet rejig
The much expected Rajasthan cabinet reshuffle gathered momentum with three ministers in the Ashok Gehlot government tendering their resignations to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, party politician in charge of Rajasthan, Ajay Maken, said on Friday night. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kVAXOO
Shutdown over Hyderpora killings cripples normal life across Kashmir
The Kashmir valley witnessed a complete shutdown of business establishments and other activities on Friday in response to a call by the Hurriyat Conference faction led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to protest against the killing of civilians in the Hyderpora encounter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30JB8p6
Ranveer Singh's '83 and Keanu Reeves and Priyanka Chopra starrer The Matrix Resurrections to clash at the Box Office this Christmas
The pandemic brought the film industry across the world to a standstill. Even the theatres were shut down for over a year. The backlog of movies created is now being released one after another. Therefore, it would not be surprising to have multiple big films clashing with each other. The month of November will see a clash between John Abraham's Satyameva Jayate 2 and Salman Khan starrer Antim- The Final Truth . Ranveer Singh starrer ' 83 directed by Kabir Khan will also be facing a clash at the Box-office when it will be released later this year. ' 83 releases two days after the release of the Hollywood film The Matrix Resurrections . Headlined by Keanu Reeves the film also stars our very own desi girl, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, in a pivotal role. Directed by Lana Wachowski, The Matrix Resurrections will be released on December 22 in theatres and on HBO Max, whereas ' 83 will have a worldwide release on December 24. Both the films are highly anticipated and will pl...
Live: PM Modi to address the nation at 9am
PM Modi to address the nation at 9am, the PMO tweeted. Stay with TOI for live updates on the PM's address: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kLRy7K
Doubts over China tennis star's email raise safety concerns
A Chinese professional tennis player not seen in public since she accused a former top government official of sexual assault purportedly sent an email claiming she was safe and that the allegation was false, a message that only amplified concerns about her safety and demands for information about her well-being and whereabouts. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kPj44l
Petrol, diesel prices on November 19: Fuel rates remain unchanged
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2nd T20I: India aim to bag series against New Zealand
Morning shows the day, goes the old adage. Team India's first match in the shortest format of the game under the new leadership of Rohit Sharma as captain and Rahul Dravid as head coach in Jaipur showed glimpses of what's in store for Indian cricket on and off the field. But it's too early to dwell on the future of the partnership. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Dwxqh7
Second Chinese village along Arunachal border: Satellite images
The new enclave of 60 buildings in the Shi Yomi district, which did not exist in 2019, has come up “six km inside” the territory claimed by India “in the region between the LAC and the International Boundary” shown on Indian maps, as per NDTV, which accessed the satellite images. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30DGjH7
SC orders CBI probe into HZL divestment in 2002
Faulting the closure of CBI’s preliminary enquiry (PE) despite listing numerous irregularities in the sale in the PSU while brushing aside the CAG’s critical report, a bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and BV Nagarathna ordered CBI to conduct full-fledged investigations into 18 suspicious grounds surrounding the deal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kKSadO
Covid live: Greece imposes restrictions on unvaccinated
India reported 11,919 new Covid-19 cases and 470 deaths in the last 24 hours informed the ministry of health and family welfare on Thursday. Stay with TOI for live updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FoAuwq
Covid test lapses by 1 minute, 3 denied boarding
As per pre-departure requirement for UAE travelers, the three, including 13-week pregnant Rukhsar, took Rapid RT-PCR tests outside KIA and secured negative reports for Rs 9,000 before reaching the IndiGo check-in counter around 10am on Tuesday. Then came the one-minute shocker. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kPxrpa
Say where you are, then we’ll hear you, SC to Param Bir
"Where are you? Are you in this country or outside? Where are you? We will come to the petition. First, we need to know where you are," the bench asked Senior Advocate Puneet Bali, appearing for Param Bir Singh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qOy2LN
Skin-to-skin touch not a must for sex assault: SC
The SC ruled that even indirect touch amounts to an offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. A bench quashed two judgments of the Bombay high court which had held that "skin to skin" contact was essential for the purpose of proving the charge of sexual offence from Times of India https://ift.tt/3x2kcqj
RBI proposes new law to regulate digital lending
The panel said that the digital lending ecosystem comprises both balance sheet lenders (those who lend their own money) and marketplace lending (a platform that allows others to lend). Within these two forms of lending, there are peer-to-peer lending platforms, neo banks, and “buy now pay later” players. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DzcCWp
SC refuses plea for board exams in ‘hybrid’ mode
Solicitor general Tushar Mehta, who was representing CBSE, assured the court that all precautions would be taken for conducting the exams in the offline mode and also informed the bench that the number of examination centres had been increased from 6,500 to 15,000. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3oJgOgc
Ensure cryptos don’t end up in wrong hands: PM
India, the PM said, was developing indigenous capabilities in telecom technology such as 5G and 6G, in what is being seen as a significant development because of the keenness of many outside players to be part of India’s 5G rollout. Both India and Australia have kept Chinese firms out of its 5G structure. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30FIMRm
SC rejects Deshmukh’s plea to examine CBI’s PE report
At the outset of hearing, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Deshmukh, referred to former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh on whose plea CBI probe was ordered against the former minister and said the court had passed the order placing confidence in him but the cop was himself absconding now. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nCQsNH
Will back calls taken in national interest: PM to bankers
Several bankers have expressed reservations over sanctioning loans, fearing adverse action by probe agencies after several years. The government has repeatedly sought to comfort them, even as it has gone about recovering loans from several defaulters. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3coFVPJ
Govt moots exempting oil drilling from prior CRZ nod
The proposal was coincidentally issued as draft notification in a gazette on November 1 at a time when the country was negotiating its position on various issues, including use of fossil fuels and its fair share in carbon space at the UN climate conference (COP26) in Glasgow, UK. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3oIVLKI
Hyderpora encounter: Jammu and Kashmir LG orders probe
The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), meanwhile, demanded a "judicial inquiry" into the killing of civilians in the Hyderpora encounter. It said the same administration could not "act as judge, jury and executioner" and that a judicial inquiry was needed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kODkmI
India, China agree to go for more military talks
According to China, both sides called for continuous efforts to further de-escalate the border situation, and said they would strive to shift from "urgent dispute settlement to regular management and control at an early date". from Times of India https://ift.tt/30HwLv6
India rejects Pakistan law in Kulbhushan Jadhav case
India has maintained since the Bill was introduced in Pakistan’s Parliament that any new law will not help until Islamabad agrees to provide what it calls remedial consular access to Jadhav in line with the spirit of the ICJ judgment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30HQsTJ
IND vs NZ: It was not an easy win, says Rohit Sharma
India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday admitted that the win against New Zealand in the first T20 International did not come easy in the end but said the players would learn from the experience. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ns0j8K
90m throw is a target, not an obsession: Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra, who has a career best throw of 88.07m, wants to keep things simple as he knows that it eventually boils down to how one throws on the given day of any competition. Even as the post-Olympic stardom for the 23-year-old refuses to fade in, Neeraj now feels it is high time to get back to rigorous training mode without any more distractions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Ds9j3r
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Gurgaon gurdwara association offers space for namaz
Gurdwara Singh Sabha Committee of Gurgaon, which has five gurdwaras affiliated to it — at Sadar Bazar sabzi mandi, Sector 39 (near Medanta), Sector 46, Jacobpura and Model Town — said it will approach the administration to seek permission to allow Muslims to offer namaz in small groups without compromising on Covid protocols from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DufsvM
Recurrent pollution crisis is due to inertia of officials: SC
A bench of Chief Justice NV Ramana and Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant ordered strict implementation of the slew of decisions taken on Tuesday at the court-ordered emergency meeting of the Commission on Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas, involving senior officials of the Centre and governments of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HywoDI
SC relief for three booked under UAPA by Tripura
A bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant issued notices to the Centre and the Tripura government on the joint petition filed by the three after hearing advocate Prashant Bhushan briefly. The bench said two others accused under UAPA have already been granted bail. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nmC8sm
Govt eyes first dose for all adults by first week of Dec
Over 114 crore doses have been administered so far — 38.4 crore people have received both doses, while 37.4 crore were jabbed once. This assumes significance as it indicates that while majority of the country’s eligible adult population has now initiated vaccination, the second dose coverage has also increased substantially. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3coCs3m
'Coal phase down taken from US-China COP26 statement'
The BASIC statement, officials said, made it clear India would not agree to phase out of coal subsidies — India was joined by South Africa, Australia, Indonesia, Venezuela, Nigeria, China among others. A compromise was worked out bringing the language close to the G-20 statement, they added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HzOKUU
Uttar Pradesh polls: 4 SP MLCs join BJP
“Akhilesh won’t be able to sleep tonight,” said UP BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh after inducting the four MLCs into the party at its state headquarters here. He urged all four to ensure their supporters joined BJP en masse at the booth and sector levels. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30AOFPN
Pak parl passes bill giving Jadhav right to file review appeal
Pakistan has been alleging that India is engaging in a campaign to obfuscate the issue of appointing a lawyer to represent Jadhav. The ICJ (Review and Re-consideration) Bill, 2020, was moved by Pakistan’s law minister Farogh Nasim and passed with a majority vote. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qMXzVu
Gurgaon gurdwara association offers space for namaz
Gurdwara Singh Sabha Committee of Gurgaon, which has five gurdwaras affiliated to it — at Sadar Bazar sabzi mandi, Sector 39 (near Medanta), Sector 46, Jacobpura and Model Town — said it will approach the administration to seek permission to allow Muslims to offer namaz in small groups without compromising on Covid protocols from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DwtgWI
Five terrorists killed in twin encounters in Kulgam
IGP (Kashmir) Vijay Kumar said TRF district commander Afaq Sikander was among the five slain terrorists. Three terrorists were killed in Pombai and two in Gopalpora, he said, in operations that were based on tip-offs from informers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ckdClt
Resignations in J&K Cong over party unit chief
The leaders who resigned held Congress’s J&K unit chief GA Mir responsible for the crisis and wrote in their resignation letter that the 'hostile attitude' of the party leadership in the Union territory compelled them to step down from all party posts. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Dra10T
Moitra moves SC against ordinances on ED, CBI chiefs’ tenure
Sources said Moitra argued that the SC had held that ED director’s tenure cannot be extended beyond his retirement except in “rare and exceptional cases” and only for a “short period”. She said the “one year at a time” extensions cannot be construed as “short”, given the total tenure of ED and CBI directors were for two years from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HHZcKr
Himanta ready to discuss Ulfa(I)’s core demand of ‘sovereignty’
Not once since the then undivided Ulfa's inception in 1979 had a CM come close to accepting that the topic of sovereignty could be on the agenda for a dialogue. In 2005, then PM Manmohan Singh broke convention to announce that the Centre was ready to discuss “core issues” raised by Ulfa. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nnyyye
Mobile links in 7.3k uncovered villages get Cabinet nod
The estimated cost of implementation of Rs 6,466 crore includes operational expenses for five years. The project would be funded by the USOF, and would be completed within 18 months of signing of the agreement, a statement said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3oH2Hbd
Daughter, son-in-law of Jaypee founder held
Police said the two were directors of a company called JC World Hospitality Pvt Ltd and were living in Greater Noida. "We have arrested them from their residence," an officer said. According to police, one investor, Dhirendra Nath, along with a few others filed a complaint against the company and its directors. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30xprSE
Oil falls as US gasoline stock draw raises prospect of SPR release
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'Vacate illegally occupied areas of J&K': India slams Pak
Underlining that Pakistan has misused platforms provided by the UN to propagate falls and malicious propaganda against New Delhi, India at United Nations Security Council slammed Islamabad for raking up the Kashmir issue and called upon Pakistan to immediately vacate all areas of Jammu and Kashmir under its illegal occupation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DpiW2K
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Live: Pfizer files for US authorization of antiviral pill
Drugmaker Pfizer Inc has signed a deal with a UN-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental Covid-19 pill, a move that could make the treatment available to more than half of the world's population. Stay with TOI for live updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ClDsA4
Kerala losing paddy paradise to floods
Experts attribute the flooding to unseasonal rains and to the lowland sinking even further — the first a direct consequence of deforestation of the Western Ghats, and the latter, a result of rising sea levels. The sea-level rise is still fractional but in Kuttanad it might prove catastrophic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Co0JkH
Amid surge in wealth, China leapfrogs US to top spot
Net worth worldwide rose to $514 trillion in 2020, from $156 trillion in 2000, according to the study. China accounted for almost one-third of the increase. Its wealth skyrocketed to $120 trillion from a mere $7 trillion in 2000, the year before it joined the World Trade Organization, speeding its economic ascent. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30u87Oe
Earlier, auditor was looked at with dread: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said there was a time when auditing in the country was looked upon with apprehension and dread with “‘CAG vs government’ becoming the common thought of our system”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YTvpwx
BJP to retain UP, SP to be distant second: Survey
BJP is projected to win 239 to 245 of the 403 seats, with the Samajwadi Party finishing a distant second with 119-125 seats, though more than doubling its 2017 tally. BSP is projected to lose a significant share of its votes to both SP and BJP and finish third with around 30 seats, while Congress could end up with five to eight seats. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3oDP6kM
‘SC, HCs can’t interfere in daily temple rituals’
“If a devotee is aggrieved by non-performance of any daily ritual properly or deviation from daily practices in a temple, he/she can file a civil suit or approach an appropriate forum for grievance redressal. The HCs and the SC cannot deal with it,” said a bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices A S Bopanna and Hima Kohli. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3oDaHtx
Maha violence experiment to create anarchy: Fadnavis
Devendra Fadnavis' remarks came a day after NCP chief Sharad Pawar accused BJP of fomenting violence in view of the approaching UP polls and ministers in the MVA government in state claimed BJP was instigating rioting with an eye on local civic body polls in Maharashtra. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Dq534e
Kartarpur corridor opens after 20 months
The Kartarpur corridor was shut in March 2020, barely four months after it was inaugurated, in view of the Covid-19 outbreak. The latest decision seemed on the anvil in the wake of a delegation of BJP leaders from Punjab meeting Modi recently to request him to reopen the corridor. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nkFYSD
PM attacks SP at e-way inauguration
PM Modi said whenever he visited the state during SP’s stint in government, the party leadership would “vanish” after completing the formality of “receiving” him. “Unko itni sharam aati thi....kaam ka hisaab dene ke liye unke pass kuch tha hi nahi (they were ashamed...they didn't have anything to show in the name of work).” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HuXYC4
Will throw out your deficient affidavit: SC to govt
The CJI-led bench said, If you (the governments) want to take care of hunger, no Constitution or law will negate or impede it. Don't think that we want linking community kitchens with the schemes to provide nourishment to children. We are only concerned with hunger. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cl2vII
India resumes vaccine exports to 4 countries
The government had stopped vaccine exports as the brutal second wave hit India in April-May this year. It’s only after India had administered close to a billion doses of vaccines did the government relax restrictions. Commercial contracts were also kept in abeyance as production was procured for domestic use. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qKnUDQ
Daughter, son-in-law of Jaypee founder held
Police said the two were directors of a company called JC World Hospitality Pvt Ltd and were living in Greater Noida. "We have arrested them from their residence," an officer said. According to police, one investor, Dhirendra Nath, along with a few others filed a complaint against the company and its directors. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kIbAjC
Rahul Dravid's way: Decoding data and mind of players
The T20 World Cup debacle has rocked the boat. Now, Rahul Dravid is in front of the wheel as the team's new chief coach and has a tough task to steer the team out of choppy waters. His first assignment begins with the home series against New Zealand. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qVC8Sv
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