Tuesday 30 November 2021

'Mukkabaaz' Star Vineet Kumar Shares Pics From Wedding With Ruchiraa Gormaray

'Mukkabaaz' director Anurag Kashyap and 'Bard of Blood' star Sobhita Dhulipala sent wishes to the newlyweds.

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Akhilesh Yadav's Wedding Photo With Vajpayee Shared With Misleading Claim

Akhilesh Yadav had paid floral tributes to the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee when he passed away in 2018.

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Kolkata Civic Polls: What Candidate Lists Reveal About Each Party's Strategy

While the Left have gone with young guns, the BJP have set aside big names for booth level party workers

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19-Year-Old From Kerala Killed in US After Bullet Pierces Through Ceiling

The woman from Kerala was killed in the United States on Monday in a freak accident in Alabama’s Montgomery.

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Delhi Witnessed the Worst Air Quality This November in Past 7 Years

The city witnessed “severe” air pollution on 11 days in November and not a single "good" air quality day.

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COVID: No Omicron Case in India So Far, Says Health Min; Japan Confirms 1st Case

Catch all the latest COVID-19 updates here.

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Twitter Won't Allow Sharing Media Without a Person's Consent: What Does It Mean?

Twitter will now be able to take action against sharing media without the consent of the person depicted in it.

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Will Vaccines Work Against Omicron Variant? What Are Manufacturers Saying?

Will vaccines against coronavirus protect you from the new variant 'Omicron'?

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India-China Border Row: Not Just Pentagon, Taiwan & Tibet Are Worried, Too

Two separate reports have flagged China’s expansionist policy and its growing exploits at the border.

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Omicron Concerns: What Are the COVID-19 Travel Curbs Announced by States So Far?

What are the reported restrictions announced by individual states so far? Do they vary for each state?

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All Play, No School: Are We Letting COVID-19 Pass With Flying Colours?

After the first two waves that ravaged India, have we learnt our lesson? Do we wait until another wave schools us?

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COVID: Two Omicron Cases Detected in Brazil, No Cases in India Yet

Catch all the latest COVID-19 updates here.

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Gurugram Namaz Row: Complaint Against Hindu Leaders Over Provocative Speeches

The complaint comes amid weeks of protests against namaz being offered in open spaces by Muslims in Gurugram.

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IPL Retentions: Captaincy Sorted for 5 IPL Teams, 5 Lurking in Uncertainty

KL Rahul is looking for a new IPL team while his old IPL team Punjab Kings is looking for a new captain.

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World AIDS Day 2021: Quotes, Messages And More

Read more to find best quotes, slogans, messages and statuses to raise awareness for World AIDS Day 2021

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'Have Spoken to Amit Shah About Alliance': Ex Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

Singh remarked that he was looking to form an alliance with the BJP in the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections.

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No Free COVID Treatment for the Unvaccinated People: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

According to the latest figures, 96 percent of Kerala's adult population has taken the first dose of COVID vaccine.

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Munawar Faruqui's Shows Cancelled: Is the Space for Political Comedy Shrinking?

What do actions towards comics signal about the right to freedom of expression and law and order in India?

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'A Cautious Welcome': What Experts Say About 8.4% GDP Growth in Q2

India’s Gross Domestic Product has grown by 8.4 percent in the second quarter of the financial year 2021-2022.

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Allahabad High Court Helps 'Bright Young Dalit Girl' With IIT BHU Admission Fee

Sanskriti Ranjan had appealed the court to direct the university to waive off her fees.

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Want Centre To Meet Us on MSP, Deceased Farmers Before SKM's 4 Dec Meet: Tikait

"Our agitation is not ending. The government has not accepted our demands yet," said BKU leader Rakesh Tikait.

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Monday 29 November 2021

'Entertainment Aata Rahega': Munawar Faruqui Suggets He Isn't Quitting Comedy

Munawar Faruqui's 'I am done' post led many to believe he may no longer perform on stage.

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This Tanzanian Creator Is Going Viral for Lip-Syncing to Bollywood Songs

Kili Paul, a creator from Tanzania, has about 1.6 million followers on TikTok.

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Parliament Session: Oppn Parties to Meet RS Chairman Over Suspension of 12 MPs

Follow Parliament Winter Session's live updates here.

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83 Trailer: Ranveer Singh is Impressive as Former India Captain Kapil Dev

83 is directed by Kabir Khan & will hit screens on 24 December.

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Omicron: Where Has the Variant Been Found? What Are the Travel Restrictions?

The strain, which was first reported in Africa, has been found in a few other countries like Hong Kong and Israel.

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'What an Eclectic Ensemble': Hansal Mehta, Others React to '83' Trailer

83 follows Team India's victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

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Don't Need Religion as a Backdrop For Everything: Soham Majumdar on 'Dhamaka'

Soham Majumdar speaks about working with Kartik Aaryan in Dhamaka.

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'Insult to The Legacy': Gucci Heirs Threaten Lawsuit Against 'House of Gucci'

Lady Gaga plays Patrizia Reggiani, who was convicted of having Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver) assassinated.

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Ballon d’Or 2021: Lionel Messi Wins 7th Award, Alexia Putellas Wins Her First

Putellas was also named UEFA women’s player of the year in August.

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Amarinder Singh Meets Haryana CM ML Khattar, Calls it 'Courtesy Meeting'

The meeting came on the same day as the passing of the Farm Laws Repeal Bill in the Parliament.

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Morphed Pic of Hoarding Shared to Claim AAP Promised 'Division of Hindus in Goa'

In the original photo, Kejriwal had promised Rs 5,000 remuneration to families in the mining and tourism industries.

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Munawar Faruqui’s Show Axed: How Legal Sense Became the Joke

Clearly, the police these days have no intention of upholding constitutional values and freedom.

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Omicron COVID-19 Variant: 'Mild Disease, Low Hospitalisation' in South Africa

Catch latest COVID-19 updates here.

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Farmers To Meet on 1 December: Demands of MSP, Cancellation of FIRs Pending

SKM said on the deaths of farmers, "Responsibility for this human cost lies squarely with the Modi government."

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Joe Biden: Why the US President’s Approval Ratings Have Fallen So Far

Biden's poll numbers crossed from positive to negative during the final withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.

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Questions Raised on Rahane and Ishant's Spot in Indian Team After Kanpur Outing

Will India make big changes for the second Test?

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Chennai, Nearby Areas May Receive Moderate Rains Over Next 48 Hours: IMD

From Tuesday onwards, intensity of the rains will decrease, IMD added.

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Indian-Origin Parag Agrawal to Replace Jack Dorsey as Twitter CEO: Who is He?

Parag Agrawal, who is of Indian-origin, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science & Engineering from IIT Bombay.

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Munawar Performed the Same Set in Bengaluru Thrice, What Got the Cops This Time?

On 28 August, he performed the same show for an audience at the same Good Shepherd auditorium.

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Kolaghat Bridge Collapses in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur

The Kolaghat bridge, located on the highway connecting Shahjahanpur to New Delhi, collapsed and fell down.

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Jack Dorsey Steps Down as Twitter CEO, Parag Agarwal Named His Successor

Dorsey had founded Twitter in 2006 and had been serving as the CEO of both Twitter and payment firm Square Inc.

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Channel Deaths: UK Has Legal Responsibilities on People Crossing in Small Boats

The British government has responded to deaths by calling on France to take back anyone who attempts the crossing.

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As Countries Race to Contain Omicron, How Worried Should You Be?

Omicron is the most mutated version of the coronavirus and is reportedly more transmissible than the Delta variant.

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‘Intention Is Good, but Implementation Zero’, SC Tells Centre on Delhi Pollution

The court’s remarks came in response to Solicitor General Tushra Mehta highlighting non-compliance by states.

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OnePlus 9RT Spotted on OnePlus Care App, Expected to Launch in India Soon

As per a previous leak, OnePlus 9RT is expected to launch in India on 16 December 2021.

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Choreographer K Shiva Shankar Dies of COVID; Sonu Sood, Rajamouli Condole

National award-winning choreographer Sivasankar was 72.

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Is It a Good Time To Be an Indian Student Going Abroad for Higher Studies?

As nations proceed with their new academic year, we examine COVID-19's influence on foreign students' mobility.

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One Hell of a Ride: New Zealand Politician Cycles to Hospital While in Labour

Green party's Julie Genter rode the bicycle while in labour and related her story on Facebook.

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Sunday 28 November 2021

Paramjeet Kumar Becomes First Indian Para-Powerlifter To Bag Medal At Worlds

Paramjeet Kumar won a bronze medal at the World Para-Powerlifting Championships 2021 by lifting 158kgs.

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Michael Vaughan Should Be Given 'Second Chance', Suggests Ashley Giles

Amid the racism allegations, Vaughan was dropped from the BBC’s coverage of the Ashes series in Australia.

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‘If My Surname Was ‘Khan’ or ‘Farooqui’...’: Comics React to Munawar’s Statement

Artiste Varun Grover noted that jesters like Birbal & Tenalirama would meet the same fate as Munawar Faruqui today.

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IAF AFCAT Registration to Begin from 1 December: Apply for 317 Vacancies

Last date to apply for IAF AFCAT 1/2022 is 30 December.

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Parliament Winter Session 2021: 'Ready to Answer All Questions', Says Modi

Last year, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the winter session was not held.

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Report Warns of ‘Colossal Outbreak’ in China if It Abandons Zero-COVID Policy

Four mathematicians warned China was not at all ready to lift quarantine measures for those entering the country.

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'My Family, My Future': Lindsay Lohan Announces Engagement to Bader Shammas

Lindsay Lohan is set to star in the upcoming Netflix holiday film with Chord Overstreet.

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India vs NZ Day 5, Kanpur Test: India Need 9 Wickets to Win Series Opener

Latest updates from Day 5 of the Kanpur Test between India and New Zealand.

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UP Dalit Family Murder: Police Arrest Labourer, Scrap POCSO Act Charges

Eight out of eleven persons named in the case were arrested by the UP Police on the weekend.

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Most Suspected Cases Mild: South African Doctor Who Detected ‘Omicron’

Coetzee said Omicron had been hyped as an "extremely dangerous virus variant" despite its virulency being unknown.

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Chennai Schools, Colleges Remain Closed Today Amid Heavy Rain & Water-logging

About 700 people were shifted to relief camps in Chennai and 392 streets in the city were inundated.

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COVID-19: Health Min Revises International Travel Rules; Canada Reports Omicron

Catch latest COVID-19 updates here.

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Travel Bans Aren’t the Answer to Stopping New COVID Variant Omicron

Travel bans may also act as a disincentive for countries to reveal variants of concern in future.

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Another Dubious Church 'Survey': Karnataka BJP Govt Tracing 'Christian Converts'

In Karnataka, so far, three probes were ordered on Churches and Christians, The Quint has gathered.

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New Travel Rules: Mandatory 7-Day Quarantine for Visitors from 'At-Risk' Nations

The new guidelines will come into effect from 1 December.

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Not Clear if Omicron COVID Variant More Transmissible, Severe Than Others: WHO

Preliminary evidence is suggestive that Omicron comes with a heightened risk of reinfection.

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Church Vandalised in Delhi's Dwarka, Police Files FIR

The FIRs have been filed at Bindapur police station.

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Drop Ajinkya Rahane for Mumbai Test; Give Him Time to Reset: Daniel Vettori

Ajinkya Rahane was dismissed for 4 in the second innings against NZ in Kanpur.

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Tripura Civic Polls: BJP Ahead in Most Seats; TMC, Left Compete For Second Spot

The TMC has alleged that the elections were "heavily rigged", further demanding that they be declared invalid.

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Coach Amre Lets Out Secret Of Shreyas' Success: Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s Poem

Amre read out Bachchan’s poem -- ‘Man ka ho jaye toh achcha, nah ho toh aur bhi achcha’ to motivate Shreyas Iyer.

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COVID-19 Not Over Yet: PM Modi Warns in Latest Mann Ki Baat Address

"It is our responsibility to take all precautions," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, urging vigilance.

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ED Summons Amazon India Chief in Probe On Deal with Future Group

The intelligence agency is probing Amazon's Rs 1,400 crore deal with Future Group.

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Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal Wedding: KJo & Farah Khan to Choreograph Sangeet?

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif's wedding festivities will reportedly take place from December 7-9.

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Sharjeel Imam Gets Bail in Sedition Case Over Speech at AMU, To Remain in Jail

However, Imam will remain in jail, as he was also charged under sections of the UAPA, in a case of the Delhi riots.

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Saturday 27 November 2021

Kaun Banega Crorepati 13: Here's Why John Abraham Broke Down on The Show

John Abraham & Satyameva Jayate 2 team took part in a Kaun Banega Crorepati 13 episode.

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Bengaluru Police Asks Organisers To Cancel Munawar Faruqui’s Comedy Show

Under attack from Hindutva groups, Faruqui has had shows cancelled in Raipur, Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Mumbai.

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CA Forced Pat Cummins Into 'Confession' Before Appointing Him: Reports

Pat Cummins is Australia's 47th men's Test captain.

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Police Busts Gang That Cheated People by Promising Oxygen Cylinders, 9 Arrested

The gang allegedly cheated close to a thousand people during the deadly COVID second wave.

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Salman Khan Requests Fans Watching 'Antim' to Not Burst Crackers Inside Theatre

A video of fans bursting crackers inside a theatre during Antim: The Final Truth screening has gone viral.

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Rahul Dravid Told Me About KS Bharat's Skills Long Back: VVS Laxman

Bharat came up with a superb performance, taking 2 catches & effecting a stumping to help India restrict NZ to 296.

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A User Presented a Rare Fan Theory From ‘Tamasha’ & Imtiaz Ali Just Confirmed It

The user was trolled for milking a theory out of nowhere, until Imtiaz Ali himself confirmed it.

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Chennai Records 1000 mm Rainfall in November, Among Highest in Last 200 Years

Chennai has received rainfall above 1000 mm only four times in the last 200 years — in 1918, 1985, 2005 and 2015.

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India vs New Zealand, Day 4: Mayank and Pujara Look to Extend Lead

India ended Day 3 of the Kanpur Test with a 63-run lead over New Zealand.

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India vs New Zealand: Look to Enjoy Myself Every Time I Play, Says Axar Patel

Axar Patel picked five wickets in the NZ innings in Kanpur.

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COVID-19 Omicron Variant: Israel To Shut Its Borders to All Foreigners

COVID-19 Omicron Variant Live News Updates: Israel likely to shut its borders to all foreigners.

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How PM Narendra Modi & RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Keep 'Akhand Bharat' Alive

PM Narendra Modi, too, uses memories of partition for political gains just like the RSS chief.

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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just for You

We sifted through the papers to find the best opinion reads, so you won't have to.

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Axar Patel's Fifer Gives India Slight Edge as Hosts Lead NZ by 63 Runs at Stumps

India finished Day 3 of the Kanpur Test at 14/1.

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'Had To Be on Strike as Delay in Hiring New Doctors is Posing Immense Stress'

'Delays in NEET-PG Counselling have affected the appointment of the new batch of doctors.'

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Friday 26 November 2021

PM Modi Chairs Meet on COVID Situation, Vaccination Amid Panic Over New Variant

The meeting comes a day after the WHO categorised a newly detected variant of COVID-19 as a 'variant of concern.

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Manisha Kalyan Becomes First Indian Female Footballer To Score Against Brazil

India went down 1-6 to Brazil in the opening game of the Women's International football tournament.

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Judges Facing Sponsored, Malicious Physical, Social Media Attacks: CJI Ramana

He said the law enforcement agencies need to deal with such malicious attacks effectively.

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One Year of Farmers' Protest: Women a Force to Reckon With at Tikri Border

From 25 November onwards, protesters had started flocking to the Tikri border site, in tractors and trolleys.

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India vs NZ, Day 3 Kanpur Test: Ashwin Gets Breakthrough, Will Young Out on 89

Latest updates from Day 3 of the Kanpur Test between India and New Zealand.

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ECB Unveils Its Action Plan To Tackle Racism

ECB published a 12-point action plan on Friday to tackle racism and all forms of discrimination in the game.

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Probe Tenders During Cong Tenure Too, Oppn Plaint to Guv Ridiculous: K’taka CM

"It is the Congress leaders who are the creators of a percentage culture," the CM said.

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IBPS Clerk Prelims 2021 Hall Ticket Out: Here's How to Download It

Candidates who have registered for IBPS Clerk exam can download their admit card from the official website of IBPS.

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How Much Fake News Did You Fall For? Take Our Quiz And Find Out!

From photos of the Noida International Airport to a screenshot of Vir Das' Wiki page, what fooled you this week?

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IIM CAT 2021 Exam to Be Conducted Tomorrow: Exam Day Guidelines and Documents

CAT 2021 exam will be conducted in three sessions: 08:30am to 10:30am, 12:30pm to 02:30pm, and 04:30pm to 06:30pm.

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Happy, Confident, Determined: Farmers at Singhu Border Mark One Year of Protests

The sound of gurbaani reverberated in the air, Nihang Sikhs groomed the horses & protesters felt a sense of victory.

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New COVID Variant Named Omicron: Is It More Transmissible?

The variant is reported to have a significantly high number of mutations, the health ministry said.

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Amid Crypto Craze, India Needs Sound Policy, Not Brouhaha

Current cryptocurrency valuations are a huge bubble, which will soon burst.

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WHO Names New COVID Strain Omicron, Declares it a 'Variant of Concern'

The B.1.1.529 variant was first reported to WHO from South Africa on 24 November 2021.

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BJP in Goa: A Tale of Imploding Incumbency and Karma Catch-Up

Parrikar's legacy, the Bhandari backlash, or Catholic (dis)connect — what is making the BJP uncomfortable in Goa?

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Tender Kickback Row Hits Ruling BJP in Karnataka, CM Bommai Orders Probe

Karnataka Contractors' Association in a letter to PMO alleged politicians and bureaucrats ask for 40% kickbacks.

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Poetry, Songs, 'Doodh-Ka-Langar': Farmers Celebrate 'Inquilabi Night' on Day 365

The farmers celebrated the success and the resilience of the movement on Friday’s ‘Inquilabi night’.

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Rajasthan: New Guidelines Issued Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

According to the new guidelines, prayer meetings in schools have been banned.

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The Hunt for COVID-19 Variants: How the New One Was Found & What We Know So Far

Recently, routine sequencing by Network for Genomics Surveillance member laboratories detected a new virus lineage.

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26/11 Martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan's Parents Recall His Last Visit Home

Manjor Sandeep Unnikrishnan's father remembers him as someone who made the impossible possible.

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'Colonial Mindset, Unfair Burden of Climate Action': Modi on Constitution Day

The PM claimed that "obstacles are being created in the development of our nation".

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Thursday 25 November 2021

'So Much to be Grateful For': Priyanka Chopra on Thanksgiving Day

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas shut rumours of their separation with this post.

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Constitution Day 2021: PM Modi To Address Parliament, Opposition To Boycott

Constitution Day is also known as National Law Day and commemorates the adoption of the Constitution in India.

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Review: 'Satyameva Jayate 2' is All Noise And No Substance

Satyameva Jayate 2 is directed by Milap Zaveri.

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ICC T20 World Cup: India-Pak Match Becomes Most-Watched T20I In History

The T20 world cup between India and Pakistan delivers record viewership.

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Sedition Case: Judicial Remand of Kashmiri Students Extended Till 7 Dec

The students were arrested for sharing anti-national posts after Pakistan's victory over Indian at the ICC T20 WC.

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From Hospital Bed to Test Debut, a Roller-Coaster Ride for Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer made his Test debut in Kanpur.

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Pat Cummins Named Australia Test Captain; Steve Smith His Deputy

Pat Cummins is the 47th Test captain for Australia.

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'Don’t Want 2nd Wave Situation Again': Delhi HC Asks Centre About Booster Shots

The court also expressed its concern over unused COVID vaccine doses that are set to expire soon.

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Samantha Prabhu Joins Cast of 'Downton Abbey' Director Philip John's Next Film

Samantha Prabhu will be a part of John's upcoming film, Arrangements of Love.

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Azeem Rafiq Incident Should Force ECB To Take a Stand Against Racism: Owais Shah

Sport and society must eliminate racism, says former England cricketer Owais Shah. 

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Tim Paine Taking Indefinite Break From All Forms of Cricket

Tim Paine will not be available for the beginning of the Ashes.

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Jr Hockey World Cup: India Bounce Back in Style, Thrash Canada 13-1

With the help of Hundal Araijeet Singh and Sanjay's hat-trick, India scored 13 goals in the match.

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1 Year of Farmers' Protests: Farmers Gather at Singhu, Tikri & Ghazipur Borders

Catch all the live updates on the programme to mark one year of the farmers' protests here.

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More Women Than Men, Stable Population: Read Between the Lines of NFHS Data

Does NFHS-5 data show that we are no longer a son-preferring nation? And, has our population begun to stabilise?

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TMC's New Recruits Are of 4 Types, Each Closely Tied to Mamata's Mission 2024

Be it Mukul Sangma, Ashok Tanwar, Kirti Azad or Nafisa Ali, each of TMC's new recruits serve different purposes.

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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks India-Myanmar Border, Tremors Felt in Kolkata

The quake struck at 5:15 am and the epicentre was reported to be 183 kilometre east of Chittagong in Bangladesh.

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‘Terrorists Could Have Attacked Us’: Doctor Recalls Operating on Ajmal Kasab

Thirteen years after the 26/11, Dr Mohite, former forensic head, Nair hospital, remembers operating on Ajmal Kasab.

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Graphic Novel: Seeds of Protest – How Three Farm Laws Sparked a Massive Movement

The tale of farmers' protest, told through an interactive graphic novel.

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Constitution Day 2021: 15 Inspirational Quotes by Dr B.R. Ambedkar

Here are some quotes by Dr B.R. Ambedkar on the occasion of Constitution day.

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'Lively Evening': Months After Assam-Mizoram Clash, the 2 CMs Dine Together

5 policemen and a civilian reportedly died and several were injured in the Assam-Mizoram border clashes in July.

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'Rigorous Screening of Travellers': Centre Sounds Alert Over New COVID Variant

The Health Ministry called for the screening of travellers from South Africa, Hong Kong, and Botswana.

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Wednesday 24 November 2021

On 'Elimination of Violence Against Women Day,' Kaifi Azmi's Iconic Poem 'Aurat'

The poem addressed women to break free from patriarchal hegemony.

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Kanpur Test: Rahane Elects to Bat First, Shreyas Iyer Makes Test Debut

Latest updates from Day 1 of the Kanpur Test between India and New Zealand.

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Meet Rachin Ravindra, the New Zealand Cricketer With a Unique Indian Connect

Ravindra was also part of the NZ squad that took on India in the WTC final but did not make it to playing xi

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PM Modi To Lay Foundation Stone of the Noida International Airport Today

PM Modi will reach Jewar around 12 pm and conduct the 'bhoomi pujan' at 1 pm.

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Rahul, Rizwan Advance In ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings

Both KL and Rizwan have secured top spots in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings.

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12 of 18 Congress MLAs in Meghalaya Set To Join Trinamool Congress: Reports

The Congress MLAs will join the TMC at an event at 1 pm on Thursday, 25 November.

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Azeem Rafiq Incident Should Force ECB To Take a Stand Against Racism: Owais Shah

Sport and society has to eliminate racism, feels former England cricketer Owais Shah.

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Akhilesh Yadav Meets AAP Leader Sanjay Singh, Calls It 'A Meeting for Change'

Just recently, Yadav had met with Rashtriya Lok Dal's Jayant Chaudhary.

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Peng Shuai Case & China's Propaganda Machine: Why Xi Doesn't Care What We Think

China's tactical use of propaganda helped it to even take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jr Hockey World Cup: France Pull Off Heist, Beat Defending Champions India

France beat India 5-4 in both teams' first match of the 2021 Junior Men's Hockey World Cup.

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Kolkata Police Book OSD to Tripura CM Biplab Deb

"Non-compliance of this notice may result in your arrest as per law," the notice said.

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CSK to Retain Dhoni, Jadeja While Rahul Likely to Lead Lucknow IPL Team: Report

Chennai Super Kings will be led by MS Dhoni for yet another season.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Sputnik Light to be Launched in India by December

The government permitted the export of Russia's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik Light, domestically produced.

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Kanpur Test: Iyer to Make Test Debut as New Zealand Await Stern Spin Test

India are playing New Zealand in a two-match Test series starting Thursday.

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IKEA’s First Mall in India To Come Up in Haryana’s Gurgaon

MD Cindy Andersen said that their Noida store would be opened shortly after IKEA's mall opens at Gurugram.

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'Congress Has Gained from Amarinder Singh's Exit': Punjab CM

Channi also retorted to AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's accusation that he was an imposter.

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Param Bir Singh in Chandigarh, May Visit Mumbai Soon: Reports

As per reports, Param Bir Singh switched his cell phone on after 231 days.

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NHFS-5 Findings: India's Total Fertility Rate Slips Below Replacement Level

This indicates that India’s population is stabilising.

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With a Potential Ban on Cryptocurrency, What Should You Do With Your Investment?

By midnight of 23 November, the entire market fell by around 15 percent, with Bitcoin down by 17 percent.

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'KGF Star Yash Was Supportive Despite Clash With Laal Singh Chaddha': Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan's film Laal Singh Chaddha will release on 14 April and will clash with KGF: Chapter 2.

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Dear Vir Das, I come From Not Two, But Many Indias That Nobody Talks About

I come from an India that is outraged by Vir Das' jokes but is silent on our democracy becoming a joke.

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Tuesday 23 November 2021

Covaxin 50% Effective Against Delta Variant, Shows First Real-World Study

The study was conducted on 2,714 symptomatic hospital workers at AIIMS, New Delhi during the second wave.

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'The Most Popular Jonas is...': Priyanka Chopra Roasts Nick & His Brothers

The Jonas Brothers Family Roast saw Priyanka Chopra taking an aim at Nick Jonas.

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No, Japan Didn’t Drop its COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout and Switch to Ivermectin

The Japanese government has not authorised the use of Ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19.

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Pfizer-BioNTech Claims Vaccine 100% Effective in 12-15 Year Olds After 4 Months

US FDA had authorised the emergency use of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in adolescents aged 12 to 15 years in May.

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Data Protection Bill: How the Govt Gives Itself Unbridled Power

Despite heavy opposition, the report adopted by the Standing Committee on Monday retains problematic causes.

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Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers Shake a Leg in RCB Music Video

AB de Villiers has retired from all forms of cricket.

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IPL 2022 Likely to Begin on 2 April in Chennai: Report

The new season of IPL will have two additional teams and more games.

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Farm Laws' Repeal May Not Change Punjab Poll Equations, Unless One Thing Happens

The three main parties - Congress, AAP & SAD - are still where they were. But there can be one game-changer.

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Congress Attacks BJP Over Price Rise, Says Everything Has Become Expensive

Rahul Gandhi raised the issue of GST, while Priyanka Gandhi said everything had become costly under PM Modi's rule.

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Prices Crash as Centre To Move Bill Prohibiting All Private Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin fell over 17 percent, Ethereum fell by nearly 15 percent, while Tether was down by almost 18 percent.

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Apple Sues Pegasus Spyware Maker NSO To Block It From Targetting iPhones

Earlier this month, United States authorities had blacklisted Israeli spyware Pegasus maker NSO Group.

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Yogi Adityanath Warns Owaisi Over CAA, Repeats 'Abba Jaan' Jibe for Opposition

While AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi was Adityanath's main target, it was also in reference to the Muslim community.

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61-Yr-Old Man Runs From J&K to Kanyakumari To Raise Funds for Disabled Soldiers

He has taken up this unique activity to spread awareness and raise funds for disabled soldiers.

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Why Is the JPC Report on the Personal Data Protection Bill Being Criticised?

The JPC report does not add any safeguards against government exemptions and instead weakens the DPA.

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Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day 2021: Quotes and Messages

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was the ninth of ten Sikh gurus.

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Junior Hockey World Cup: India Begin Title Defence Against France on Wednesday

India's first match of the Junior Men's Hockey World Cup is against France on Wednesday.

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'No Diet Plan Discussed,' Says BCCI Official After Reports of Food Restrictions

Reports had suggested that Indian team players were asked to not eat pork or beef by the BCCI.

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Sikh Body Seeks Withdrawal of Kangana Ranaut's Padma Shri, Files FIR

Kangana Ranaut is being called out for her remarks on the farm laws being repealed.

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Punjab Polls: Kejriwal Praises Sidhu, Says Cong Suppressing His Voice

Kejriwal added that Sidhu is doing a good job of 'sticking to his principles'.

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Karnataka: Heavy Rains Cause Extensive Damage to Farmers

Heavy rains in Karnataka since September have caused loss of agricultural crops in five lakh hectares in the state.

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In a Coordinated Effort, India, US, China to Release Crude Oil To Tame Prices

India plans to release 5 million barrels of crude oil from its emergency stockpile.

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Video of Men Thrashing Women in UP's Amethi Falsely Shared as From Rajasthan

The video is from Amethi and the incident took place on 15 November.

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Monday 22 November 2021

Priyanka Chopra Quashes Rumours of Separation From Nick Jonas

Fans were puzzled after Priyanka Chopra dropped Nick Jonas' surname from her Instagram handle.

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Controversial Personal Data Bill To Be Tabled in Parliament, Opposition Dissents

The Centre's new data protection Bill has received widespread backlash from the Opposition.

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International Emmys: No Wins For India, But Vir Das Has This to Say

Vir Das' comedy special lost to Call My Agent! at the International Emmys 2021.

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Mamata Banerjee To Discuss Tripura Violence, BSF Jurisdiction With PM Modi

Banerjee said the situation in Tripura under the Biplab Deb-led BJP government was "atrocious."

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Hardik Pandya Doubtful for South Africa Series: Report

Hardik has been asked to report to NCA and prove his fitness.

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RSS Worried About ‘Brand Modi’ as PM Bows to Farmers

Modi's strongman image has taken a hit as his own zealous supporters begin to see his vulnerability.

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Ahead of Parliament's Winter Session, Process of Farm Laws Repeal Begins: Report

The Parliament's Winter Session is scheduled to begin on 29 November.

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Delhi Riots: Court Says Police Probed With ‘Utmost Integrity’, but Did They?

The free pass to the Delhi Police, however, stands contrary to statements made by various Delhi courts before.

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SpiceJet's Boeing MAX To Make Return, Aviation Minister To Fly on Maiden Flight

The attendance of the airline owners and the minister on the flight is meant to foster trust among passengers.

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International Emmys 2021 Winners List: 'Call My Agent', 'Tehran' Bag Top Honours

The ceremony took place on Monday in New York.

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India Will Face a Crisis if There Is a Law on MSP: SC Panel Member Anil Ghanwat

Ghanwat said the central government and farmer leaders should think of some other ways to boost farm incomes.

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After Threat From Seers, IRCTC Changes Saffron Uniform of Ramayan Express Staff

The seers had threatened to block the train's route on 12 December, if Indian Railways didn't change the attire.

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Coimbatore Student Suicide: Chats, Audio Reveal 6 Months of Sexual Harassment

The headmistress of the private school was arrested for not acting on the girl's complaint.

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'Modern Education Utilitarian, Not Equipped to Build Students' Character': CJI

CJI Ramana said this during 40th convocation address of Andhra based Sri Sathya Sai Institute for Higher Learning.

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Kejriwal Accepts Auto Driver's Dinner Invitation, Reaches His Home in Ludhiana

The CM invited Kumar's entire family to eat at his residence in Delhi later in the day.

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The Scientist Objects, Milord! Delhi's Smog Issue Has Solutions, Why No Action?

It feels urgent to collate what scientists have said in two decades to reclaim public’s attention to validated data.

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J&K Activist Khurram Parvez Arrested by NIA, Charged Under UAPA: Reports

He was arrested after raids on his residence and his office in Srinagar in connection with a terror funding case.

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Rulers Should Introspect Every Day if Decisions Taken are Good: CJI NV Ramana

He emphasised that in a democracy people are ultimate lords and decisions of the dispensation should benefit them.

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Fans Puzzled as Priyanka Chopra Drops Nick Jonas' Last Name From Instagram

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas tied the knot in 2018.

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Watch: Adele's Tearful Reunion with English Teacher Who 'Inspired Her to Go On'

Adele released her latest album '30' on 19 November featuring the popular single 'Easy On Me'.

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Farm Laws Repealed: Strategic Retreat by PM Modi or a Win for Democracy?

What political impact will this move have for the BJP in the upcoming Assembly polls in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh?

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Sunday 21 November 2021

Sikh Body Writes to President, Seeks Withdrawal of Kangana Ranaut's Padma Shri

Kangana Ranaut is being called out for her remarks on the farm laws being repealed.

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Wife Joins Indian Army as a Tribute to Martyred Husband 3 Years After His Death

Jyoti Nainwal joined the army three years after her husband was martyred in Jammu and Kashmir.

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ICAI CA December Exam 2021 Admit Card Released

Candidates can download the ICAI CA December exam from the exam portal of ICAI: icaiexam.icai.org

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Delhi Schools Shut Indefinitely Over Pollution: What's Allowed? What's Banned?

The directives, however, do not include lockdown as suggested by the Supreme Court.

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Mamata Banerjee To Be in Delhi Today; Tripura Violence, BSF on Agenda

Banerjee is likely to meet PM Modi to discuss the violence in Tripura and the expansion of the BSF's jurisdiction.

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Tim Paine Could be a Distraction in the Ashes: Ian Healy

The Ashes begins on 8 December at Brisbane.

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Bayern Munich Announce Wage Cuts for Unvaccinated Players

Faked documents can be penalized with up to five years in prison.

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R Ashwin Always Gives Chances for Wickets in Middle Phase: Rohit Sharma

R Ashwin was rested for the third T20 against New Zealand in Kolkata.

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'Don't Sing For Murderers': Khashoggi's Fiancee Asks Bieber to Cancel Saudi Show

Justin Bieber is all set to perform in the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah.

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Lucknow Mahapanchayat: Farmers Seek a Law on MSP, Justice for Lakhimpur

Farmer leaders have expressed that until a law is passed on minimum support price (MSP), the protests will continue.

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'Want to Keep Writing Love Letters to My Country': Vir Das Speaks About Backlash

Vir Das has opened up about the backlash he has been receiving for 'Two Indias'.

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'No Manch or Mike to Politicians': Rakesh Tikait on What Drove the Farm Struggle

"There cannot be a movement if politics is involved," the Bharatiya Kisan Union leader tells Kota Neelima.

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Battling COVID-19: Vaccine Hesitancy in India Is Real – How To Overcome It?

Hesitancy is known to stem from lack of health awareness, from contexts of marginalisation, and social exclusion.

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Air Pollution: All Schools in Delhi To Remain Closed Till Further Orders

Online teaching, learning activities and examinations for board classes will be conducted as per earlier guidelines.

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Sudhir Chaudhary Dropped From Abu Dhabi Event, UAE Princess Says 'Terrorist'

UAE princess Hend Faisal Al Qasim said in a tweet, "I will not welcome such hate in the UAE."

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After Farm Laws Repeal, SKM Writes Open Letter to PM Modi, Lists Six Demands

The letter asked for the immediate resumption of talks with the government over their demands.

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SUV Plows Into Christmas Parade in Wisconsin’s Waukesha City, Over 23 Injured

Fire Chief Steven Howard said that 11 adults and 12 “paediatric patients” were transported to six hospitals.

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Being in Love Doesn’t Mean Consent for Sex: Kerala High Court

Kerala Justice R Narayana Pisharadi pointed out that consent should not be confused with submission.

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Need to Keep Our Feet on Ground, Says Dravid After Series Win Over NZ

This was Rahul Dravid's first series win after being appointed India Coach.

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Kolkata T20: India Beat New Zealand BY 73 Runs, Win Series 3-0

Kolkata T20: India Beat New Zealand 3-0 in T20I Series With 73-Run Victory

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3rd T20I: Rohit Sharma's 56 Helps Guide India to 184/7 vs New Zealand

3rd T20I: Rohit Sharma's 56 Helps Guide India to 184/7 vs New Zealand

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Delhi Govt to Review Restrictions to Tackle 'Very Poor' Pollution Levels

As of Sunday, 21 November, Delhi’s air quality remained in the “very poor” category.

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Bigg Boss 15: Umar Riaz, Jay Bhanushali & Others in Media's Bottom 6 Contestants

Bigg Boss 15 host Salman Khan also introduced

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Bombay High Court Order Indicates Aryan Khan Was Kidnapped, Says Nawab Malik

The Bombay HC has said that there was no prima facie evidence that Aryan Khan had entered into any conspiracy.

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The BCCI's Conflict of Indian Men's Cricketers' Interests

How does one tell their home board, that is also the host of the IPL, that you don't want to play that season?

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Will Write to Modi Over MSP, Withdrawal of Cases: Farmer Leaders After SKM Meet

"Repealing the new farm laws was a good step, but a lot of things still remain," Balbir Singh Rajewal said.

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Andhra Floods: At least 25 Dead, Over 50 Missing; Rescue Ops Underway

Over 32,000 hectares of agriculture and horticulture land has been damaged due to heavy rains and flash floods.

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Pics: Alia Bhatt, Raveena Tandon At Aditya Seal-Anushka Ranjan's Sangeet

Shatrughan Sinha, Bhumi Pednekar and several others also attended Aditya Seal and Anushka Ranjan's sangeet.

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India Reports 10,488 Fresh Cases in Last 24 Hours, Active Cases Reach 1,22,714

The nationwide death toll currently stands at 4,65,662.

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MP Police Charge Senior Executives of Amazon in Alleged Marijuana Smuggling Case

The police estimate that around 1,000 kg of marijuana, worth roughly Rs 1.09 crore, was sold via Amazon.

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Denied Visas in 2016, Granted in 2021: Pak Junior Hockey Team in India for WC

Pakistan players were denied visas for the Junior Hockey World Cup in 2016, the year of Pathankot and Uri attacks.

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Marathi Film ‘Jayanti’ Is a Much-Needed Story in a World of Upper-Class Heroes

Jayanti extends the question of caste beyond the logic of personal crises and social struggles.

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Bunty Aur Babli 2: Saif Ali Khan On Replacing Abhishek Bachchan as 'Bunty'

The 2005 release Bunty Aur Babli starred Rani Mukerji and Abhishek Bachchan as the con artists.

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'Know Your Vaccination Status' Feature Now Enabled on Co-WIN Platform

The feature will help to verify a citizen's vaccination status.

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Saturday 20 November 2021

Mamata Banerjee to Visit Delhi From 22-25 Nov, Could Meet BJP MP Varun Gandhi

West Bengal CM and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee is set to visit Delhi between 22 and 25 November.

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Sidhu Calls Pak PM 'Bada Bhai', BJP & Congress Both React With Strong Statements

“Imran Khan is my elder brother. I am greatly honoured. He gave us a lot of love," said Navjot Sidhu.

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Youth Congress Files Complaint Against Kangana Alleging 'Seditious' Remarks

The DSGMC also filed a case against Kangana claiming that she compared farmers to 'Khalistani terrorists'.

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Gujarat BJP Chief Asks Civic Bodies to Not Take Action Against Non-Veg Carts

“Everyone in this country has the liberty to decide what to eat," says BJP Gujarat chief CR Paatil.

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Farm Laws: Sikhs Have Made Delhi Bend Again, Govt Can't Spin It Any Other Way

Modi government was told about Sikhs' alienation several times in the past one year. Why didn't it respond earlier?

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Rajasthan Cabinet Reshuffle: 15 Ministers to Take Oath Today

Among these 15 will be 11 cabinet ministers and 4 ministers of state.

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Hindustani Awaaz – Those Days of Gulabi Jaade

The debilitating smog that chokes much of India in its deadly grip has put paid to any talk of gulabi jaada.

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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just for You

We sifted through the papers to find the best opinion reads so you wouldn't have to.

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Sidhu Pick DS Patwalia Appointed as Punjab Advocate General

47-year-old senior advocate was initially expected to be appointed by Charanjit Singh Channi govt in September.

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Serena, Osaka, Novak Speak Out as Tennis Fraternity Asks 'Where is Peng Shuai?'

Tennis stars have taken to social media to draw attention to the disappearance of Peng Shuai.

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Friday 19 November 2021

Radioactive Cargo Confiscated at Mundra Port from Shanghai-Bound Vessel

Mundra Port was serving as a transit point for the vessels being transported from Karachi to Shanghai.

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Abhishek Playing Bob Biswas in New Film Reminds Twitter of Saswata Chatterjee

Saswata Chatterjee originally played the role of Bob Biwas in the 2012 film 'Kahaani'.

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Picture of NGO’s Placard Against Indo-China Border Road Construction Is Morphed

The original board reads 'Come Join CFGD', and not "No road on Indo China border".

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Friday Prayers Offered at a Shop in Gurgaon, Protest at Different Namaz Site

While the Sikh community had offered premises of gurudwaras, no namaz was offered there.

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Farmers React to Modi's Move: 'How Can We Celebrate? We've Lost Too Many Lives'

"Why should we have sweets now? More than 700 farmers have been martyred. They have attacked and injured us."

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PM Modi to Attend Conference of DGPs and IGPs in Lucknow, Priyanka Gandhi Reacts

National issues like cyber crime, counter-terrorism challenges and left-wing extremism are expected to be discussed.

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Farm Laws: Congress to Observe 'Kisan Vijay Diwas' Today

Catch all the live updates on the aftermath of PM Modi's announcement of the Centre repealing the farm laws here.

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US Congressman Welcomes Indian Govt's Decision to Repeal Three Farm Laws

"Glad to see that after more than a year of protests, the 3 farm bills in India will be repealed," Andy Levin said.

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How Much Fake News Did You Fall For? Take Our Quiz And Find Out!

Take our quiz to find out how much misinformation you fell for this week.

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Jharkhand: 'Bomb Blast' On Rail Tracks Derails Diesel Locomotive

According to officials, no death or injury was caused in the incident.

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Is PM Modi’s Repeal of Farm Laws a Warning Bell for BJP Govt?

Pro-agri-reforms groups may now see in Modi another weak-kneed and compromising political leader.

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Amid Talk of Rajasthan Cabinet Reshuffle, 3 Ministers Offer To Quit

Ajay Maken said that ministers Harish Chaudhary, Dr Raghu Sharma and Govind Singh Dotasra have offered to quit.

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Kamala Harris Becomes First Woman to Hold US Presidential Powers 'Temporarily'

Kamala Harris held presidential powers for one hour and 25 minutes while President Joe Biden was under anaesthesia.

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Khana Bhi, Dawai Bhi: How Langar Sevas Kept Farmers' Protest Going

From food to medicines, multiple langar sevas have sustained the farmers' protest for almost a year.

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Serena, Osaka, Novak Speak Out as Tennis Fraternity Asks 'Where is Peng Shuai?'

Tennis stars have taken to social media to draw attention to the disappearance of Peng Shuai.

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India Men's Basketball Team Win SABA Championship For Sixth Time

The Indian basketball team lifted the SABA Championship 2021 for the sixth time, after beating hosts Bangladesh.

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Rohit and Rahul's Half Centuries Help India Take 2-0 T20I Series Lead vs NZ

Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul both scored half centuries in India's chase.

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Dipak Patel To Rachin Ravindra: Strong Indian Connection To New Zealand Cricket

A look at the Indian-origin players who have represented the Black Caps over the years.

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We Want Farms Laws Repealed in Parliament, Not Just a Speech: Farmers at Singhu

The scenes at Delhi’s Singhu border after PM Modi announced the repeal of three farm laws were of unbridled joy.

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Harshal Patel Picks Two Big Wickets on Debut as NZ Post 153/6

Harshal Patel picked the wickets of Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips.

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'Those Who Drink Don't Lie': Madhya Pradesh Official's Bizzare Vaccine Logic

"Customers need not show vaccine certificates "as those who drink don't lie," a MP official said.

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The Quint's Somya Lakhani Wins Laadli Award, Sadhika Gets Jury Citation

More than 900 entries were received in 10 languages from across the country for the Laadli Media Awards 2021.

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In Photos: Partial Lunar Eclipse Makes the Moon Appear Red

The eclipse peaked at 4.03 a.m. EST -- the best time to see the red colour.

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Thursday 18 November 2021

Video of Rice Adulteration From Peru Shared With Communal Spin

The original video from 2018 showed rice adulteration in Peru.

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'Jai Bhim' Is a Solid Fight Against Caste. Will it Bring Out the Chandru in Us?

Movies like Jai Bhim and Kaala represent the angrier version of the people in the oppressed communities.

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Chandra Grahan 2021: Timing, Safety, and Precautions

A partial lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan is expected to occur on the Kartik Purnima Tithi, on 19 November 2021.

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Madhya Pradesh Minister Says Won't Allow Vir Das To Perform in State

Madhya Pradesh Minister Narottam Mishra said Das was trying to “defame” India.

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Documentary | 'Apna Time Aayega': When Dalits Fight for Dignity

Watch The Quint's original documentary on how several Dalits are fighting for dignity in Eastern UP.

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Gotten Used To The Idea That Things Are Often Blown Out Of Proportion: Kartik

"I have said no to work more than I have said yes," says 'Dhamaka' star Amruta Subhash.

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J&K: Police Detain Family Members Demanding Return of Bodies From Protest Site

A scuffle also broke out between the protesters and the police, reported The Hindu.

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3 Years After #MeToo, ‘Consent’ Remains an Alien Idea for India

On International Men's Day, here is an excerpt from a book about Indian men and how they navigate relationships.

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On Gurpurab, PM Modi To Address Nation at 9 am

He will then inaugurate government schemes relating to irrigation in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba, PMO tweeted.

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COVID-19 Surge in Austria, Germany: What Are the New Curbs Across Europe?

Europe accounted for more than half of the seven-day global average. What are the new curbs?

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Lunar Eclipse 2021 LIVE: Where & How to Watch Chandra Grahan in India Today

The partial phase of the lunar eclipse will begin at 12:48 pm IST and will end at 04:17 pm IST.

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World Toilet Day 2021: Date And Significance

World Toilet Day is celebrated each year on 19 November to draw attention to the global sanitation crisis

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International Men’s Day 2021: Date, Theme, History and Quotes

International Men’s Day was first celebrated in the year 1999.

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Happy Gurpurab 2021: Guru Nanak Jayanti Wishes, Images, and WhatsApp Status

Here are some Guru Nanak Jayanti Wishes, Images, and messages which you can send to you loved ones.

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Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti 2021: Wishes, Images, Quotes in Punjabi, Hindi, English

Here are some wishes, images, quotes and messages on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti 2021.

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Indonesia Masters: HS Prannoy Beats Tokyo Olympics Gold Medallist Viktor Axelsen

HS Prannoy beat Viktor Axelsen for the first time in six attempts.

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Indian Air Force Helicopter Crash Lands in Arunachal Pradesh; Pilot & Crew Safe

An Mi-17 helicopter of the IAF, with two pilots and three crew members, crash-landed at the Rochham helipad.

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New Pak Law Gives Kulbhushan Jadhav Right To Appeal; Still Unfair, Says India

The retired Indian Navy officer was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court in April 2017.

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Bodies of Civilians Killed in Hyderpora Encounter Exhumed, To Be Returned to Kin

The officials have also said that the bodies will be handed over to the families of the deceased.

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Narendra Modi Repeatedly Praises Gandhi, Why Does Kangana Ranaut Hate Him?

Yeh Jo India Hai Na, it must decide who is right on Gandhi, Kangana or Modi?

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Srinagar Encounter: Breaking Down Contesting Versions on Civilian Killings

The families of the two civilians are asserting that their relatives were used as human shields by the J&K police.

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Suriya’s Jai Bhim Beats The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather in IMDb Ratings

Audience reviews ranked the Suriya-starrer Jai Bhim at 9.6/10 on IMDb.

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Chhattisgarh To Receive the ‘Cleanest State of India’ Award on 20 November

Chhattisgarh has also been declared the first Open Defecation Free (ODF) plus state of the country.

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Wednesday 17 November 2021

'Will Continue to be Best Friends': Camila Cabello & Shawn Mendes Part Ways

Camila Cabello & Shawn Mendes started dating in 2019.

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Air Pollution: Noida Administration Shuts Schools, Colleges Until Further Orders

The Air Quality Index (AQI) deteriorated from 'very poor' to 'severe' category in noida on Wednesday.

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Biden Govt to Spend Billions to Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Supplies

The objective is to make available annually an extra one billion doses so that low-income nations can also be aided.

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J&K: Police Detain Family Members Demanding Return of Bodies From Protest Site

A scuffle also broke out between the protesters and the police, reported The Hindu.

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Mahua Moitra Moves SC Against Govt's Ordinances to Extend Terms of ED, CBI Heads

TMC MP Mahua Moitra claimed in her plea that the ordinances are against the judgments of the Supreme Court.

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Rohit Shetty on Introducing a Female Cop in His Universe

Rohit Shetty says without a female cop the 'universe won't be complete'.

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The Climate Change Dictionary: What Is the Paris Agreement?

The Climate Change Dictionary’ is all about the buzzwords of climate change. Here we explain the Paris Agreement.

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After Namaz Sites Confiscated, Gurdwaras Offer Premises to Muslims in Gurgaon

The Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha said it was open to all communities for prayers.

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Congress Needs to Reclaim the Hindu Mind, But Not BJP-Style

The party must develop its own ideology on secularism and inclusive Hinduism, instead of just reacting to the BJP.

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Pics: Newlyweds Rajkummar Rao & Patralekhaa Return to Mumbai

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa got married in Chandigarh on Monday.

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Amid Communal Tensions, Youth Protect Temple, Dargah in Amravati

A Muslim boy added that the youth have been staying up all night to stand guard to the temple.

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We Know Each Other Well: Rohit Sharma on His Battle With Trent Boult

Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav were instrumental in helping India win.

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Officials Suspended for 'Errors' in Argentina-Brazil World Cup Qualifier

The Brazil vs Argentina match finished goalless.

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Tripura Police UAPA Case: 24 Online Profiles Taken Down, 57 Tweets Removed

Most profiles affected are recently set up with low reach.

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Explained: What is the 'Bitcoin Scam' That Has Rocked Karnataka's BJP Govt?

The political furore is over a 25-year-old hacker, Srikrishna, and his tryst with cybercrimes and cryptocurrencies.

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UP Impunity Checked & Doubts Over CBI: Takeaways From Lakhimpur Kheri Case in SC

The court's scrutiny of the investigation has been careful and far more rigorous than in the past.

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‘Will Drop Cases of Stubble Burning Against Farmers’: Punjab CM Channi

CM Channi also vowed to cancel all FIRs in Punjab, registered against farmers protesting the Centre's farm laws.

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Happy Dev Diwali 2021: Wishes, Images, Quotes, WhatsApp Status for Dev Deepawali

Here are some wishes, images, quotes to send to your loved ones on the occasion of Dev Deepawali.

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India vs New Zealand: Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma Set Up 5-Wicket Win

Suryakumar Yadav scored 62 and R Ashwin picked 2 wickets as India won by 5 wickets.

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'Hard-Hitting': Comedians Speak on Vir Das's 'I Come From Two Indias'

At least two police complaints have been filed against Das for “derogatory statements against India”.

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Government Decided: Anurag Thakur on India Going for 2025 Champions Trophy

The Champions Trophy is the first ICC tournament that will be hosted in Pakistan since the 1996 men's ODI World Cup

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Tuesday 16 November 2021

Disinformation Is Growing Into a Shady Industry—Lessons From South Korea

Efforts to reduce tensions between the Koreas are frequently the target of disinformation campaigns in South Korea.

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Vaccine Hesitancy in 'Muslim Areas' in Maha; Salman Khan Comes to The Rescue

Maharashtra Public Health Minister has said there is a vaccine hesitancy in 'Muslim-dominated' areas.

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'Bihar Only a Dry State on Paper': How Women in the State Are Losing to Hooch

Bihar is a dry state on paper, but have the lives of women, in whose name the prohibition was implemented, changed?

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No One Can be Stopped From Eating Non Veg Food: Guj BJP Chief Clarifies Amid Row

Paatil sought to clarify that only food carts which come in the way of smooth flow of traffic are being removed.

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'Don't be Fooled by Edited Snippets': Vir Das on Reactions to 'Two Indias'

After the poem went viral, a complaint was filed against Vir Das for 'derogatory remarks' against India.

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She The First | Reita Faria: Won Miss World, Rejected Film Offers To Be a Doctor

On 17 November 1966, when bookies were betting, her odds were 1:66. But she created history as Asia's 1st Miss World

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Dev Deepawali 2021 Date: When is Dev Diwali and Why it is Celebrated?

This year, Dev Deepavali will be celebrated on Thursday, 18 November 2021.

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Delhi Air Pollution: Schools, Colleges Shut; Offices Advised WFH for 50% Staff

The directives, however, do not include lockdown as suggested by the Supreme Court.

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Merck V Pfizer: How the Two New COVID Antiviral Drugs Work & Will Be Used

What are the differences between these two antivirals that will be used against COVID?

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UK Lawmaker Alleges Sexual Harassment by PM Boris Johnson's Father

Member of Parliament Caroline Nokes has said that Stanley Johnson had touched her inappropriately in 2003.

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National Journalism Day 2021: History and Significance

Read more to learn the history, significance and celebrations of National Journalism Day 2021

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National Journalism Day 2021: Wishes, Quotes, Images

National Journalism Day or the Nation Press Day is celebrated every year on 16 November 2021

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Complaint Filed Against Comedian Vir Das for Defaming India's Image in the US

The complaint says that the comedian had made a "derogatory statement" against India's Prime Minister.

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'Amravati Riots a Conspiracy, Experiment To Polarise Country': Devendra Fadnavis

BJP leader Fadnavis has alleged the involvement of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in the riots.

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Zakia Jafri Case: Sibal Alleges SIT Collaboration, SC Calls It a 'Strong Term'

Sibal said that the Special Investigation Team ignored crucial evidence in its inquiry in the 2002 Gujarat riots.

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India to Host 3 ICC Events in 2024-31 Cycle, Pakistan Gets 2025 Champions Trophy

Pakistan will be staging an ICC event for the first time since co-hosting the 1996 ODI World Cup with India & SL.

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Rajasthan Govt Reduces VAT on Petrol, Diesel; New Prices Effective From 17 Nov

While the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs 4 per litre, that of diesel has been cut by Rs 5 per litre.

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Congress Infighting: Mumbai Youth Wing President Writes Letter to Sonia Gandhi

Zeeshan Siddique claimed that Bhai Jagtap made objectionable statements about his religion and pushed him.

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Delhi Riots: Facebook India Officials To Appear Before Assembly Panel on 18 Nov

Facebook was brought into the picture when the Committee recognised the role of social media in creating fake news.

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Dada Boudi Biryani Gives Its Kolkata Counterpart A Run For Money

How far can you go to claim your love for Biryani?

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Are Lockdowns a Viable Measure To Curb Delhi's Air Pollution?

Will drastic steps like implementing a lockdown really help decrease air pollution? Tune in!

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'I Think I've Waited Long Enough': Britney Spears Celebrates Her Freedom

Britney Spears wrote that she will celebrate her freedom and her birthday for two months.

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Monday 15 November 2021

Patralekhaa's Wedding Veil Has a Special Message for Rajkummar Rao

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa got married on 15 November.

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Rohit Sharma as Captain Will Bring Calmness in Dressing Room: KL Rahul

India begin their New Zealand home series on 17 November with T20Is being played first.

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Venues for 2022 Men's T20 World Cup in Australia Set

Australia defeated New Zealand in the final of the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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'Special Day for UP's Growth': PM Modi to Inaugurate Purvanchal Expressway Today

The PM stated that the project will bring "multiple benefits for UP’s economic and social progress."

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Hardik Pandya Issues Statement Clarifying Mumbai Airport Customs Incident

Hardik Pandya was returning from UAE after India exited the 2021 T20 World Cup before the semi-final.

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Actor Assault Case: Kerala HC Grants Bail to Man Who Drove Van

The court observed that the accused did not have a very big role in the abduction and assault case.

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Delhi HC Likely to Get First Openly Gay Judge: SC Collegium Picks Saurabh Kirpal

If appointed by the Centre, Kirpal will be the first openly gay judge of a constitutional court in India.

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Modi’s ‘Development’ Plans for Uttarakhand Can Wreck Its Ecology

The cable car plan announced by the PM and the ongoing Char Dham road project don’t align with the state’s ecology.

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'Emotional Torture': Why Don't Indian Jails Give Inmates a Right to Phone Calls?

With pandemic restrictions easing, many states are once more taking away the option to call families and lawyers.

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Old Clip of Cake Laced With Pills Revived With a False Communal Narrative

We could trace the video back to 2019 when it was shared with a different claim. The product is not sold in India.

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Ask Your State Govts Why They Still Haven't Reduced VAT on Fuels: FM Sitharaman

"Petrol and Diesel can't be included in GST till the GST Council sets the rate for their inclusion," she added.

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Disrupts Chain of Succession: Officials Decry Centre's Move on Tenure Extension

The petitioner who filed a plea regarding the landmark 1997 Supreme Court judgment has called for SC's intervention.

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No Issues With Non-Veg Food, Unhygienic Food at Stalls Only Concern: Gujarat CM

Bhupendra Patel said local civic bodies could take decisions on removing food carts if they hamper road traffic.

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India Got Freedom, Not Charity in 1947, Why The Silence on Kangana's Comment?

Yeh Jo India Hai Na, it's grateful to our freedom fighters. It's tragic that Kangana is allowed to rubbish them.

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Uttar Pradesh Polls In 4 Charts: Will BJP Stay Dominant or Can SP Close the Gap?

BJP seems to be suffering losses in West UP, Rohilkhand and East UP. But is that enough for SP?

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Partial Lunar Eclipse on 19 November: Check Chandra Grahan Time in India

Partial Lunar Eclipse will begin at 12:48 pm IST.

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Acid Attack Victim in Delhi’s Bawana Passes Away While Receiving Treatment

The woman had suffered third degree burns.

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Fully Vaccinated Indians Can Enter Singapore Without Quarantine Starting 29 Nov

Fully-vaccinated people from India can travel to Singapore without having to go through quarantine.

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As COP26 Ends, Did the World Fail To Limit Dangers of Climate Change?

Was COP26 a success or a failure? Have we made any headway in limiting climate change ? Tune in!

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Clash Erupts Between ABVP and JNU Students Union Over Room Booked for Programme

The JNUSU has claimed that the violence by ABVP is “not an isolated incident nor is it one to be taken lightly.”

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2 Days After PM Modi’s Meeting, Parliament Panel Discusses Crypto Currency

Two top concerns flagged during PM's meeting were: over-promising and lack of transparency.

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YouTuber, Who Made His Dog 'Float', Arrested For Filming Inside 'Holy' UP Site

Gaurav Sharma has been arrested for allegedly shooting inside 'Nidhivan Raj' in Mathura.

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India Reports 10,229 Fresh COVID-19 Cases, Active Cases Lowest in 523 Days

Currently, India has 1,34,096 active cases, which is the lowest in the past 523 days.

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Ultimate Guide to Why COP26 Ended in Disappointment, Despite a Few Bright Spots

Was COP26 a failure? If we evaluate this using the summits original stated goals, the answer is yes, it fell short.

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CBSE Term 1 Class 12 Board Exam to Begin from Tomorrow, Class 10 from 17 Nov

CBSE Class 12 major subject exams are scheduled to begin from 1 December 2021.

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Sunday 14 November 2021

'Henchmen Being Empowered': Cong Slams BJP Govt Over Tenures of CBI, ED Chiefs

As per the ordinance introduced on Sunday, the chiefs can have a maximum tenure of up to five years.

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Prior to Inauguration by PM Modi, IAF Holds Trial Runs on Purvanchal Expressway

IAF fighter aircrafts Mirage 2000 and Su-30MKI landed on an emergency airstrip on Sunday as part of the trial run.

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Dravid Son Wanted 'Strict' Dad Away From Home, So Made Him India Coach: Ganguly

Rahul Dravid's first formal assignment as India coach will be the home series against New Zealand.

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Kashmiri Musician Qaiser Nizami Nominated for 64th Annual Grammy Awards

Nizami's nomination makes it the first time a Kashmiri singer has had a chance to win a Grammy.

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Car Chase Might Have Led to Accident Killing Ex-Miss Kerala, Others: Report

A former winner and a runner-up of Miss Kerala pageant were killed in a road accident in Kochi.

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50 People Arrested, 26 FIRs Registered for Violence in Maharashtra's Amravati

Police have reportedly registered 26 FIRs, 15 for Saturday’s violence and 11 for Friday’s incidents.

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Sudan Conflict: Al Jazeera Bureau Chief Arrested in Khartoum, EU Condemns

Al Jazeera has stated it held Sudan's military government responsible for the safety of its staff.

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'500 Threatened to Set Themselves on Fire': Munawar Faruqui's Goa Show Cancelled

The Hindu Janjagriti Samiti alleged that Faruqui "has made vulgar jokes about Hindu Gods".

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US Secretary of State Expresses Concern Over Taiwan to Chinese Counterpart

Antony Blinken and Wang Yi also discussed the upcoming virtual meeting between President Biden and President Xi.

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Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Life in Kerala; TN Inundated With Dams Overflowing

A low pressure area persists over the central parts of the Andaman Sea, which is likely to intensify on Monday.

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Noted Historian, Author Babasaheb Purandare Passes Away

Reacting to his death, Prime Minister Modi expressed his condolences, saying that he was pained beyond words.

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The Curious Case of Dr Kafeel Khan

For any case of medical negligence in a private hospital, the first liability vests with the hospital management.

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CBSE To Conduct Board Examinations in New Pattern From 16 November

Examination for the first term of Class 12 will begin from 16 Nov, while for Class 10 it will start on 17 Nov.

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Delhi’s Air Quality Improves to ‘Very Poor’, Govt To Submit Lockdown Plan to SC

This came after the apex court referred to the rise in Delhi's pollution levels as an 'emergency situation'.

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Build Back Better: Why Green Card Recapture Needs a Harder Push in the US

The pandemic hurt many but also brought a fresh ray of hope for those stuck in employment-based green card backlog.

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Proud to be First Australia Team to Win It: Finch on Men's T20 World Cup Title

Australia defeated New Zealand by 8 wickets.

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Australia Win Maiden T20 World Cup; Defeat New Zealand by 8 Wickets in Final

Australia have won their maiden men's T20 World Cup title after defeating New Zealand in Dubai.

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Indian Govt Aims to Block ‘Irresponsible’ Crypto Ads That Promise Wild Profits

The crypto stakeholders and the Centre have agreed that such ads are misleading youths and must be curbed.

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Sonu Sood’s Sister To Contest in 2022 Punjab Elections, Party To Be Revealed

Actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood's sister, Malvika Sood, will be contesting the upcoming Punjab Assembly polls.

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'Violation of My Civil Liberties': Ahead of COP26, Disha Ravi's Passport Denied

The climate activist was granted bail after the Patiala High Court cited "scanty and sketchy evidence on record".

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Nearly 200 Nations Adopt Glasgow Climate Pact at COP26 Summit: Key Takeaways

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) concluded on 13 November.

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Cheating Case Filed Against Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra; Rs 1.51 Crore Demanded

Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra face yet another legal case against them.

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Internet Shut, 4-Day Curfew in Maharashtra's Amravati Amid Fresh Violence

The internet services in the area have also been cut to avoid the spreading of rumours, the home minister said.

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Revisiting Ismail Merathi’s Nazm, ‘Nasihat’ This Children’s Day

On the occasion of Children's day, The Quint's Fabeha Syed reads, Ismail Merathi's nazm, 'Nasihat'.

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Saturday 13 November 2021

Abducted Journalist Found Dead in Bihar, Body Burned & Thrown on Roadside

Just two days before he was kidnapped, Avinash Jha had outed information about fake nursing homes.

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My 3 Films Had Hindus as Villains, Why Wasn't That an Issue: Rohit Shetty

Rohit Shetty on getting Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh and Ajay Devgn together for Sooryavanshi.

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Making of a Right-Wing Troll: Why an IIT Grad Sent Rape Threat to Kohli's Baby

Software engineer Ramnagesh Akubathini was emboldened and let down by the right-wing handles on Twitter.

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Latent View Gets Rs 1.12 Lakh Crore Bids for Rs 600 Crore Initial Public Offer

The IPO was fully subscribed just 45 minutes after it opened for subscriptions on Wednesday.

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Watch Rajkummar Rao Proposing to Patralekhaa On Bended Knee Before Engagement

Watch photos and video from Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa's engagement pary.

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The Crisis Facing India's Women Entrepreneurs & Why It Needs Our Attention

The biggest hurdle for women entrepreneurs remains the access (or the lack of it) to finance.

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India Without Nehru: Revisiting the Gifts and Curses of India's First PM

On Jawaharlal Nehru's 132 birth anniversary, we ask if his policies are relevant in today's India.

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PM Modi Chairs High-Level Meeting on Cryptocurrency and Related Issues

RBI's Das had said that cryptocurrencies are a very serious concern from a macro economic point of view.

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Mahua Moitra Appointed TMC's Goa Unit In-Charge

The Trinamool Congress has been trying to expand its footprint in Goa and Tripura ahead of the Assembly polls.

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New Climate Deal Struck at COP26 After Late Pushback From India and China

Counties agreed to include coal to the 'phase down', instead of 'phase out' after days of negotiations.

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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just for You

We sifted through the papers to find the best opinion reads so you wouldn't have to.

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Two Foreign Nationals Nabbed in Delhi Over Alleged Prostitution Racket: Cops

The police got a tip-off on Thursday that one agent namely Monu was allegedly arranging girls for prostitution.

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Jawaharlal Nehru's Idea of Religion, Equation With Jinnah & Vision for India

Tripurdaman Singh & Adeel Hussain reflect upon Nehruvian India in their book 'Nehru: Debates that Defined India'.

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Children's Day 2021: Theme, History And Significance

Childrens' day also known as 'Bal Diwas' will be celebrated on 14 November 2021.

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Children's Day 2021: 10 Inspiring Quotes by Jawaharlal Nehru on Bal Diwas

Here are some quotes by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on the occasion of Children's Day 2021.

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Happy Children’s Day 2021: Wishes Images, Quotes and Messages for Bal Diwas

Here are some wishes, images, quotes and greetings for the occasion of Children's Day.

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'Love Hindi More Than Gujarati': Amit Shah in Varanasi, Ahead of UP Polls

After having recently set a target of over 300 seats in the UP polls, Shah is on a two-day visit to the state.

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T20 World Cup to Have First-Time Winners as Australia Play New Zealand in Final

Australia defeated Pakistan while New Zealand saw off England in the semis.

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Tuvalu Minister Delivers COP26 Speech Standing Knee-Deep in Seawater

Standing knee-deep in seawater, Simon Kofe, the foreign minister of Tuvalu, delivered a powerful message at COP26.

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These Celebs Have Been Invited to Vicky Kaushal & Katrina Kaif's Wedding?

Vicky Kaushal & Katrina Kaif are reportedly getting married in December.

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Friday 12 November 2021

'Completely Wrong': Maha BJP Chief on Kangana Ranaut's 'Azaadi' Remarks

Kangana Ranaut had said that India's independence in 1947 was 'bheek'.

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SSC MTS 2020 Answer Key Released: Download and Raise Objections by 18 November

SSC MTS 2020 exams were conducted from 5 October to 2 November 2021.

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Documentary | 'Apna Time Aayega': When Dalits Fight for Dignity

Watch The Quint's original documentary on how several Dalits are fighting for dignity in Eastern UP.

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Secrets of 'Kainaat' That it Moves Once You Have Decided

Why do they say that there is a universe within? Tune in as we explore the meaning of 'kainaat'.

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'Best Day Ever': Britney Spears Freed From Controversial Conservatorship

After 13 years, a court terminated Britney Spears' guardianship.

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‘Wearing Masks Even at Home’: Supreme Court on Delhi Air Pollution, AQI at 499

Chief Justice NV Ramam said, "we have to wear masks at home also."

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National Commission for Minorities Seeks Govt Report on Kasganj Custodial Death

Altaf’s family has alleged that he was hanged by the police, while in lock-up.

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Aryan Khan From the Eyes of His Father, Shah Rukh Khan

Aryan Khan turns 24 years old on Saturday, 13 November.

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Harmanpreet Kaur & Co Express Wish for Women's Indian Premier League

As of now, the BCCI had organised a three-team womens T20 Challenge in the past.

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How Much Fake News Did You Fall For? Take Our Quiz and Find Out!

Take our quiz to find out how much misinformation you fell for this week.

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Virat Kohli Might Quit Captaincy in Other Formats Soon, Hints Ravi Shastri

Virat Kohli is currently the ODI and Test captain after relinquishing the job in the shortest format.

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Ministry of Ayush Shared Old Image of Padma Shri Awardee as Recent

Nouf Marwaai was conferred the award in 2018 for her contribution in spreading the message of Yoga across the world.

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Punjab Govt To Give Rs 2 Lakh to 83 Farmers Arrested on Republic Day

The farmers had reached the fort with their tractors following clashes with the police at ITO.

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Children’s Day 2021: Why is Jawaharlal Nehru’s Birthday Celebrated as Bal Diwas?

Jawaharlal Nehru, born on 14 November 1889, was called 'Chacha Nehru' by children.

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Dengue Outbreak in Delhi and Elsewhere: Why is India Witnessing a Rise in Cases?

As an atypical surge in dengue incidence engulfs India, as many as 1,16,991 cases have been reported this year.

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Halfway Into 37-Day Campaign, No Answers Yet for Bhopal Gas Victims From Govts

Survivors have raised important issues about compensation, death tolls and legal cases which are going nowhere.

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Delhi’s 21-Day Record of No COVID Deaths Comes to an End With 2 Fatalities

Delhi reported 62 positive cases and 56 recoveries in the last 24 hours. Number of active cases is at 371.

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What is China Trying to Signal to India by Upping the Ante in Disputed Regions?

The US Pentagon in a report notes that China has a “large 100-home civilian village inside a disputed territory”.

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'Book is for Hindu-Muslim Unity & Pro-SC's Verdict on Ayodhya': Salman Khurshid

Salman Khurshid found himself in a controversy over his new book on Ayodhya.

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Thursday 11 November 2021

2021 T20 World Cup: Hasn't Sunk In, Says Matthew Wade About Heroics vs Pakistan

Matthew Wade took Shaheen Shah Afridi to the cleaners as Australia won the semi-final.

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Tamil Nadu Rains Live News: Reduction in Rainfall Likely From Friday Onwards

Chennai Tamil Nadu Rains Live News Updates: As many as 16 people have died in the state due to the incessant rains.

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Former UP Minister Gayatri Prajapati Convicted in Chitrakoot Rape Case

Prajapati was arrested in March 2017 on charges of raping the woman and trying to rape her minor daughter.

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Case Filed Against Dulquer Salmaan’s Latest ‘Kurup’ in Kerala HC

'Kurup' is set to release in theatres on 12 November.

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Mohammad Rizwan Was in ICU Before 2021 T20 World Cup S/F Against Australia

Mohammad Rizwan and Shoaib Malik were both unwell before the game against Australia.

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NZ's Devon Conway Ruled Out of 2021 T20 World Cup Final & India T20Is

New Zealand will be playing Australia in the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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Alia Bhatt's Favourite Show Is... Check Out Her Answer on KJo's Rapid Fire'

Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh star in the Karan Johar directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.

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Afghanistan Needs Backing for the NRF as Taliban Govt Starts Fraying

For Afghans, the Resistance Front is far more legitimate than the hardliner and battle-hardened Taliban government. 

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Babar Azam Breaks Virat Kohli's Record; Becomes Fastest to 2500 T20I Runs

Babar Azam led Pakistan were knocked out of the World Cup by Australia.

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'Irreplaceable Loss': Rajinikanth Pays Tribute to Late Puneeth Rajkumar

In his message, Rajinikanth said that Puneeth Rajkumar 'grew right before' his eyes.

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Tuvalu Minister Delivers COP26 Speech Standing Knee-Deep in Seawater

Standing knee-deep in seawater, Simon Kofe, the foreign minister of Tuvalu, delivered a powerful message at COP26.

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Covaxin Found To Be 77.8% Effective Against COVID-19: Lancet Study

Meanwhile, Phase III data has demonstrated 65.2 percent efficacy of the vaccine against the delta variant.

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UP Govt Terminates Services of Suspended Gorakhpur Doctor Kafeel Khan

Seven others had also been suspended along with him, all seven of whom, Khan claimed, have now been reinstated.

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Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen 'Extremely Concerned' by Metaverse

Last month, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced his plan of renaming Facebook as Meta.

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2021 T20 World Cup: Stoinis, Wade Take Aus to Thrilling Win vs Pakistan in S/F

Australia take on New Zealand in the 2021 T20 World Cup. The tournament is set to have a new champion this year.

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'Ensure No Party is Stopped From Campaigning Peacefully': SC to Tripura Police

The court also noted the petitioners have been denied permission to hold public meetings in Agartala.

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Visually Challenged Vadodara Man Sanjeev Gohil Scales 17,000 Ft Himalayan Peak

He achieved this unique feat with the help of his 33 year old friend Pushpak Kotiya.

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Kasganj Custodial Death: The Case, Claims & Counter-Claims; What We Know So Far

The pipe from which Altaf allegedly tied himself was almost half his height, at two to three feet.

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Congress MLA Sanjay Yadav’s Younger Son Dies by Suicide in Jabalpur

The police suspects that Vibhu was suffering from depression and said that psychological aspects would be examined.

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'He Brainwashed Her': Killed Wrestler Nisha Dahiya's Father on Accused Coach

After the double murder, a panchayat was convened in the village by the representatives of Dahiya Khap.

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Gujarat Riots Similar to 1984: Sibal in Case Against SC's Clean Chit to PM Modi

Sibal told the top court, the probe by the SIT was carried out in a way to whitewash the entire investigation.

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Wednesday 10 November 2021

10 Years of 'Rockstar' and the Rise of Ranbir Kapoor’s Man-Child Roles

As 'Rockstar' completes ten years, here's looking at the divisive characters played by Ranbir Kapoor that followed.

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‘Everyone Will Know Soon’: Kangana Ranaut on the Identity of Her Partner

Kangana Ranaut said that she sees herself as a 'wife and mother' in five years.

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From TTP to TLP, Pakistan Is Steadily Yielding to the Extreme Right

While the TLP is now a major political force, the TTP created chaos in the country for years.

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Poisonous Bananas Imported From Somalia? No, Viral Video Is Misleading

We found that India does not import bananas from Somalia, as claimed the viral post.

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6 Jan Committee Can Access Trump's White House Records, Rules US Judge

"Presidents are not kings, and Plaintiff is not President", the judge wrote in her ruling.

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2021 T20 World Cup: Pakistan's Rizwan, Malik Doubtful for Australia Clash

Pakistan are coming into the semi-final unbeaten in the group stages.

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'Prove Claims by Nawab Malik Are False': Bombay HC to Sameer Wankhede's Father

The Bombay HC said that as a public official, the public has the right to examine Sameer Wankhede.

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‘Weaponising Migration’: Why Is Belarus Clashing With Poland & the EU?

A deadly political game is playing out in Eastern Europe, and refugees from West Asia are merely the pawns.

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COP26: Mothers From 44 Countries Demand End to Fossil Fuel, Clear Air

"As parents and as mothers we are absolutely sure and we will not take no for an answer."

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The Life of Plastic: Born a Hero, Dying an Outcast, Resurrected a Monster

The most common reason for plastic waste escaping the reuse/recycling route is ignorance.

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New Swanky Liquor Vends in Delhi: What's Different? Will Alcohol Cost More?

This will mark the exit of the Delhi government from the capital's retail business of liquor. What does this mean?

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IMD Issues Red Alert for Several Parts of Tamil Nadu Ahead of a Thunderstorm

Chennai Corporation Commissioner said, over 250 mm of rain in and around Chennai is expected in the next two days.

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India’s Terrible Roads: How To Build World-Class Network & Still Reach Net Zero

Investing in road infrastructure can catalyse growth in two ways.

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Personal Is Always Political: What True Intersectional Sex-Positive Feminism Is

Book Excerpt: When we see consent as the sole constraint on ethically OK sex, we end up ignoring political facts.

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National Education Day 2021: History, Significance and Quotes

National Education Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

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2021 T20 World Cup: Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham Power New Zealand Into Final

Chasing 167, NZ romped home with an over to spare and have now progressed to their first Men's T20 World Cup final.

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2021 T20 World Cup: Formidable Pakistan Face Determined Australia

Pakistan finished the group stage unbeaten.

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PSG Footballer Aminata Diallo Arrested After Attack on Teammate

PSG stated that Diallo was arrested on Wednesday morning by Versailles police.

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Bihar Hooch Tragedy: 6 Die in Muzaffarpur, 2 Others Suspected Dead in Buxar

As per the Bihar administration, the total number of deaths due to spurious liquor stands at 34.

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'Unpaid for Five Months': Teachers in Meghalaya Demand Resignation of Edu Min

The Education Department has claimed that the Centre has not yet released the first installment.

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How Will Rohit Sharma Fare as T20 Captain in New Zealand Series?

With a new captain, a new coach, and several fresh players in the squad, how will India fare in the NZ T20 series?

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MP Hospital Fire: Director, Other Officials Removed After Fire Kills 10 Children

More than 10 children have died so far after a fire broke out in the children's ward late on Monday.

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Tuesday 9 November 2021

Expect Virat Kohli to Retire from T20Is Soon, Says Pakistan's Mushtaq Ahmed

Virat Kohli led the Indian team for the last time in T20s during their last match of the world cup against Namibia.

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India Reports 11,466 Fresh COVID-19 Cases, Active Cases Lowest in Past 264 Days

Currently, India has 1,39,683 active cases, which is the lowest in past 264 days.

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Players Urinated On My Head: Former Yorkshire Academy Player Alleges Racism

Bhatti alleged that racist comments were fairly regular in his time at Yorkshire.

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Thousands of Unmasked New Zealanders Protest Against COVID-19 Restrictions

Some of the placards that were flashed during the protest read 'Freedom' and 'Kiwis are not lab rats'.

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Delhi Govt Hikes Minimum Wages of Workers Amid COVID-19, Inflation

The hike has taken the salary of unskilled workers to Rs 16,064 from Rs 15,908.

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Why 'Red Notice' Is Just Another One of Netflix's Forgettable Action Movies

Red Notice’s A-movie budget and C-movie director can't even scratch our B-movie itch. Read our take on the film.

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Nykaa Makes Roaring Debut on Stock Exchanges as Shares List at Premium of 79%

According to reports, Nykaa achieved a market capitalisation of Rs 94,632.74 crore on Wednesday after the listing.

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‘You Leave Us No Choice’: Squid Game Creator Hwang Dong-Hyuk Confirms Season 2

Squid Game director and creator Hwang Dong-hyuk said the season 2 is being planned.

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Raqesh Bapat Exits Bigg Boss 15 House After Immense Pain, Hospitalised: Report

Raqesh Bapat entered the Bigg Boss 15 house as a wild card with Neha Bhasin.

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Will India Have the Last Laugh as Taliban Govt Stares at Uncertainty?

The Taliban may be hurtling towards its downfall sooner than later.

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Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar Appointed Next Chief of Navy Staff

Chief of Navy Staff Admiral Karambir Singh retires on 30 November.

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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai Ties Knot in Ceremony in Birmingham

“Today marks a precious day in my life. Asser and I tied the knot to be partners for life,” she wrote on Twitter.

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Char Dham Highway Widening: Defence Needs Over Environmental? SC in Predicament

The court was hearing a plea by an NGO against the government's plan to widen the Char Dham Highway up to 10 metre

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Delhi's Single-Window Facility for Charging E-Vehicles: How Much Will It Cost?

This enables shop owners, malls, universities, and residential societies to install private chargers for e-vehicles.

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From His Playing Days, Ravi Shastri Has Known How To Adapt, and He Will Again

A witness to his lowest days to his career highs, Amrit Mathur writes about Ravi Shastri.

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COP26 Side Event Warns of Climate Change Threat to 1.2 Billion Young People

The United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) is being held in Glasgow, Scotland.

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'Annaatthe' Gets Historic Opening in Tamil Nadu, Crosses Rs 186 Crore Worldwide

Annaatthe became the first film in Tamil cinema to cross the 50 crore mark within the first three days.

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T20 WC 1st Semi-Final: England Take on New Zealand in ODI WC Final Repeat

Eoin Morgan's England are struggling with a few injuries and it remains to be seen who he picks as replacements.

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Indian Women's Football Team to Play Brazil, Chile and Venezuela

The exposure tour is part of the Indian Women's team's preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022.

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Amid Spike in Dengue Cases, Delhi Reports 9 Deaths, Highest Since 2017

Amid an alarming surge of dengue cases, Delhi has reported nine deaths due to the disease this year.

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1.5-year-old Baby Dies in Alleged Police Lathi-charge in MP’s Shivpuri

Villagers in the area were opposing a pipe fitting for a bridge.

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West Bengal Cabinet Reshuffle: Amit Mitra Retained as Advisor

After the recent demise of Subrata Mukherjee and the withdrawal of FM Amit Mitra, Mamata rejigs the Cabinet.

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Monday 8 November 2021

SC's Lakhimpur Observation Makes Need of Independent Probe Clear: Priyanka

Priyanka Gandhi further alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government was standing with those who trampled the farmers.

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Anita Hassanandani Thanks Ekta Kapoor for Helping Her Fight Depression

Anita Hassanandani called Ekta Kapoor her 'guardian angel' and thanked Rohit Reddy for his support.

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Farrukhabad Jail Clash: Autopsy Reveals Prisoner Suffered a Bullet Injury

A post-mortem report of the deceased prisoner confirmed that he had suffered a bullet injury.

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Coach Xavi Promises Return to Barcelona Values at Camp Nou

Xavi was previously in Qatar coaching at Al-Sadd.

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The Planet Has Changed: Amitav Ghosh Talks About His New Book & Climate Crisis

In his book, Ghosh looks at the historical events that have led up to the present-day crisis of climate change.

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Poonam Pandey's Husband Sam Bombay Arrested For Alleged Assault

Poonam Pandey has been hospitalised and has sustained injuries to her head and face.

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‘Why Take Them to Delhi?’: J&K Family Awaits News of Sons Held by NIA

Manan, a journalist, and Hanan, a tourism student, were arrested by the NIA last month.

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T20 World Cup: In Rohit Sharma, India Have a Capable Leader, Says Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri's tenure as head coach of the Indian men's team ended with the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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India’s T20 World Cup Mess Was a Long Time in the Making

India got knocked out in the group stage of an ICC even for the first time since 2012.

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CBSE Term-1 Exams: How To Fill OMR Sheets? When Will My Answer Be Finalised?

CBSE will be using OMR sheets as an answering medium for the first time. What should you know?

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Amazon's 'Evil Non-Desirable Designs': FRL Independent Directors Write to CCI

The independent directors of FRL on Sunday urged CCI to intervene and stop Amazon's designs to make FRL bankrupt.

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2022 Assembly Polls: Will Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth in Goa?

Why are so many parties interested in a state which boasts of a rich history of horse-trading and president's rule?

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UK To Recognise Covaxin, No Quarantine Required for Fully Vaccinated Travellers

With this announcement, Covaxin will join the ranks of the Serum Institute of India (SII)-manufactured Covishield.

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Indian Cricket Gained Muscle During the Shastri-Kohli Tenure

Ravi Shastri's tenure as India coach ended with the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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'Relief Firstly,' Says Virat When Asked About Emotions After T20 WC Campaign

Virat Kohli speaks after India's last match of the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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India Give a Winning Send-Off to Virat Kohli in His Last Match as T20I Captain

India beat Namibia by 9 wickets in their final Group 2 match.

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Bhopal Hospital's Children Ward Catches Fire; Rescue Ops Underway

MLA Vishwas Sarang is reportedly overseeing the rescue operations.

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Srinagar Makes it to UNESCO's Network of Creative Cities

Saleem Beg, J&K convener said that Srinagar has been trying to find a place in the UNESCO list for the last 4 years.

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Whoever Questions Centre is Branded Anti-National: Telangana CM

K Chandrasekhar Rao reacted sharply to state BJP President Bandi Sanjay, terming him anti-national.

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Man Shot Dead in Srinagar, Case Registered: Report

The man was first hospitalised after being shot at. However, he subsequently succumbed to his injuries.

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Rishabh Pant Becomes Fastest Indian Keeper to Reach 100 Test Dismissals

The young wicketkeeper took 26 matches to reach the feat while Dhoni and Saha had achieved the same in 36 Tests. from The Quint https://if...