Wednesday 29 December 2021

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.

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Tuesday 28 December 2021

Congrats on Ashes Win, Hope You Have a Good IPL Auction, SRH Tells David Warner

Warner was removed as the SRH captain midway through the IPL 2021 season, with Kane Williamson replacing him.

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BJP MP, Others Stop Show Depicting Alauddin Khilji & Padmavati in Rajasthan

Chittorgarh Fort's newly-inaugurated light-and-sound show, depicting Queen Padmavati, was called to a forceful halt.

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Garments to Cab Drive: What Will Get Costlier Under New GST Rules From 1 Jan?

The changes in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime will come into effect from 1 January.

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Hyderpora Civilian Deaths: Weeks Later, SIT Issues Clean Chit to Security Forces

Two civilians were killed during an encounter between the security forces and terrorists in Srinagar in November.

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'Overall Risk Related to Omicron Variant Remains Very High': WHO

Their statement comes after the COVID-19 case numbers saw a sharp increase of 11 percent globally last week.

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UGC NET Examination Paper Leaked, Say Reports; AISA Demands Reschedule

Responding to the reports, the All India Students Association has since demanded that the test be re-conducted.

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When Himachal Stunned Tamil Nadu to Clinch Their Maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy

Himachal Pradesh beat Tamil Nadu by 11 runs via the VJD method.

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Did You Spot This Hilarious Detail in the Beckham’s Christmas Photo?

The Beckham's recently shared a family Christmas photo, and you don't want to miss this detail!

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PM Modi Gets Rs 12 Cr Mercedes-Maybach S650, Which Can Take on Bullets & Blasts

The cabin of the vehicle is also provided with a separate air supply in case of a gas attack.

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Monday 27 December 2021

Sara Ali Khan Reveals Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan's Reaction to 'Atrangi Re'

Sara Ali Khan's film 'Atrangi Re' also starring Akshay Kumar and Dhanush released on 24 December.

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India Must Remain Practical Amid Politics Around ‘Killer Robots’

Lethal Autonomous Weapons are systems that make their own decisions on who to kill, thus raising ethical questions.

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Ranjan Gogoi's Book Reveals Why He Should Have Recused Himself From NRC Case

Chapter on the NRC in former CJI's book appears to show he had strong personal views on illegal immigration in Assam

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NTA to Re-Conduct UGC NET 2021 Kannada Paper

NTA is scheduled to re-conduct the UGC NET 2021 Kannada paper. Read on for new exam dates and relevant information.

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Xinjiang Party Head Considered Responsible for Forced Labour of Uyghurs Replaced

He was sanctioned last year by the United States for alleged human rights atrocities against the Uyghur community.

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UP: Kanpur Businessman Piyush Jain Who Stashed Over Rs 257 Crore Arrested

Meanwhile, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attacked the SP and said that money was "coming out of their walls".

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Sunday 26 December 2021

Nagaland Killings: Probe Into Incident Progressing Expeditiously, Says Army

The Indian Army is also fully cooperating with the SIT inquiry ordered by the state government, the statement said.

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Is the Salman Brand of Films on the Decline With the Rise of Good OTT Content?

On Salman Khan's 56th birthday, here's looking at how his brand of 'masala films' will fare against the age of OTT.

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Rahul's Ton on Opening Day Against SA is the Highlight for India: Mayank Agarwal

KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 122 at stumps on the opening day in Centurion.

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Delhi’s Air Quality Remains ‘Severe’ for 6th Day, Light Rain Expected

System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting and Research stated that Delhi recorded an average AQI of 430 on Sunday.

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Novak Djokovic Pulls Out of ATP Cup, Adds to Australian Open Mystery: Reports

The Serbian has stated that his vaccination status is a "personal" matter.

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Resident Doctors Threaten Mass Resignation if Counselling Not Expedited

Around 5,000 resident doctors across government hospitals in Delhi had resumed their strike on 17 December.

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Saturday 25 December 2021

NASA’s James Webb Telescope Enroute to Space to Probe the Origin of the Universe

Webb is an international programme led by NASA with its partners, the European and the Canadian Space Agency.

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U-19 Asia Cup: Pakistan Register a Two-Wicket Win Over India

India will face Afghanistan in their next match on Monday.

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Booster Shots, Vaccine For Children: Who Is Eligible to Take? What We Know

Which vaccine will be given to children aged 15-18? When will it be administered? Here's what we know.

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India Reports 6,987 New COVID-19 Cases & 162 Deaths, Omicron Cases Rise to 422

India also reported a total of 162 deaths on Sunday.

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WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addresses Nation

Catch the live updates of PM Modi's speech here.

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Watch | PM Narendra Modi Addresses the Nation on COVID Crisis, Vaccination Drive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation shortly.

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COVID-19: As Chatter Around 'Delmicron' Is Grows, Here's All You Need to Know

There has been no information about the SARS-CoV-2 going into another consequential mutation after Omicron.

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'Bigg Boss' & The Ignorant Decimation of Feminist Politics on National TV

Here's why Bigg Boss is becoming increasingly problematic.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2022 Wishes and Greetings for Your Loved Ones

Here are some wishes and greetings for your loved ones on Christmas and New Year.

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Friday 24 December 2021

'Recall Noble Teachings of Jesus Christ': PM Modi's Wishes on Christmas

Political leaders, including Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, also tweeted their wishes.

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Punjab Sacrilege: ‘Blasphemy’ Is an Alien Concept to Sikh Worldview

When there is no “other” in Sikhism, who shall be blasphemed?

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Right Wing Group Interrupts School’s Christmas Celebrations, Alleges Conversion

The Hindu group even objected to children dressing up as Santa Claus.

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Christmas 2021: History, Significance And Common Rituals

Christmas 2021 will be celebrated on 25 December 2021. Check its history, significance and common rituals

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Merry Christmas 2021 Wishes, Images, Quotes and Greetings Cards

Here are some wishes, images and quotes for the auspicious occasion of Christmas

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Indian Air Force's MiG-21 Fighter Plane Crashes Near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer

A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, as per the police.

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Mumbai Zoo’s Name Wasn’t Changed, Image of Signboard Shared Without Context

The zoo's Twitter account clarified that the pic showed a directional board and that the zoo's name had not changed.

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HC Urges EC, PM Modi to Push UP Polls Amid COVID, CEC Chandra Says Will Review

"If rallies are not stopped, results will be worse than the second wave," the Allahabad HC bench said.

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Milestone Man: Taking a Look at Harbhajan Singh's Cricket Career

In the course of his 23-year-long career, he went on to break and create several records.

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Thursday 23 December 2021

Virat Has Spoken, Now Ganguly Should Speak Up: Ravi Shastri on Captaincy Saga

India have two captains in Virat Kohli for Tests and Rohit Sharma for limited overs cricket.

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Kapil Dev’s 175 Not Out Finally Has Some Reference, Thanks to Kabir Khan's '83'

Ranveer Singh plays Kapil Dev in 83.

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Reached Spain One Day Before My First Match: Srikanth Recounts Journey To Silver

Kidambi Srikanth speaks to The Quint after his silver at the World Badminton Championships.

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‘They Are Trying To Disrupt Peace’: CM Channi on Ludhiana District Court Blast

The blast reportedly took place in a public toilet on the second floor of the court complex.

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A Day After Pfizer's, US Approves Merck's COVID-19 Pill for High-Risk Adults

The approval comes a day after the FDA granted emergency use authorisation to Pfizer's oral treatment, Paxlovid.

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Mumbai Policeman Assaults Restaurant Staff for Refusing Free Food

Assistant Police Inspector Vikram Patil walked into the Swagat Dining Bar after midnight and demanded food.

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'No Rift Between Mamata Banerjee and Prashant Kishor, We Are One Team': TMC

TMC said that recent reports of a rupture in their collaboration was "hugely speculative and unsubstantiated".

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At 3.2 Degrees, It's a Battle of Survival For The Homeless in Cold Delhi Winters

'It's heart-wrenching to see the homeless struggle to survive Delhi's chilly winter.'

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UGC NET 2021: Phase 3 Exam Dates Released

The exam dates for UGC NET 2021 Phase 3 have been released by the National Testing Agency on ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

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Amazon Files Petition in Delhi High Court Seeking Relief from ED Investigation

Amazon on Tuesday, 21 December, filed a writ petition in the court, challenging the ED investigation.

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India's Gig Economy: How the 'No Rules' Industry Renders Workers Helpless

Since workers are treated as 'freelancers', companies shirk off all responsibilities and liabilities towards them.

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Wednesday 22 December 2021

In Stats: How Has Poll-Bound Uttar Pradesh Fared in the Last 5 Years

Find out how the current BJP government in Uttar Pradesh did as compared to the previous Samajwadi Party government.

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Rafael Nadal Will Play, Not Sure About Novak Djokovic: Australian Open Chief

Rafael Nadal recently said he had tested positive for COVID-19.

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Omicron: BCCI Set to Discuss Plan B With Franchises for IPL 2022

IPL 2022 will include two new teams in Ahmedabad and Lucknow.

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Over 70 Missing After Landslide Razes Jade Mining Site in Myanmar

At least 10 illegal miners had reportedly gone missing after a landslide at a jade block in Hpakant last week.

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Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2021: Teams, Match Timings, How to Watch Live Stream

A total of 12 teams are participating in the 8th season of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).

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Tuesday 21 December 2021

Jofra Archer to Remain Out of Action After Second Elbow Surgery

Jofra Archer wasn't retained ahead of IPL 2022 by Rajasthan Royals.

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Yorkshire Announce Partnership With Pakistan's Lahore Qalandars

Yorkshire's Lord Patel labelled the partnership an exciting step towards creating an inclusive cricket culture.

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FAQ: How to Link Aadhaar to Voter ID? Is It Mandatory?

How do you check the status of my Aadhaar for linking with my Voter ID? Here's all you need to know.

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What Explains Shivraj Singh Chouhan's Silence on Attacks on Christians in MP?

Attacks on Christian missionaries in the state have increased after Shivraj Singh Chouhan took office in March 2020.

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'No Prayers by Any Community Allowed in Public': Haryana CM Khattar on Namaz Row

"Displaying a show of strength which provokes sentiments of another community is not appropriate," the CM said.

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Doubting My Intent Hurt A Lot; Contemplated Retirement, Says R Ashwin

R Ashwin is currently on tour with India in South Africa where they will play 3 Tests and as many ODIs.

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Asian Champions Trophy: India Slump to 3-5 Defeat Against Japan in Semis

India will play Pakistan for the Bronze medal.

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Chandiwal Commission Imposes Rs 50,000 Fine on Anil Deshmukh

The fine was imposed due to the failure of his legal counsel to appear for cross-examination of Sachin Vaze.

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‘Absolutely Unacceptable’: Amarinder Singh on Men Killed for Sacrilege Attempts

Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh said, "Sacrilege is wrong but it is also wrong to kill a person."

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UPPSC 2021: Combined State Engineering Services Exam Schedule Released

Candidates can visit uppsc.up.nic.in to check the UPPSC 2021 combined state engineering services exam schedule

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Two Days On, No Murder Charge in Kapurthala Killing Over Alleged Sacrilege

The IGP Jalandhar had earlier said that murder charges will be added as per the probe findings.

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Monday 20 December 2021

Premier League Reports Highest Record-Ever With 90 New Covid-19 Cases

Several fixtures have been postponed as many clubs have been suffering from the outbreaks of COVID-19.

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NZ's Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates & Amelia Kerr Hope for Women's IPL to Start Soon

Earlier in the year, Harmanpreet Kaur has spoken in favour of the women's IPL.

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Pak Test Cricketer Yasir Shah Accused of Aiding in Rape of Minor

Yasir Shah has so far taken 235 wickets in 46 Tests at an average of 31.08.

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'I Curse You': Jaya Bachchan Lashes Out in RS After Member's 'Personal' Remark

She asked the Chair, 'Can we expect justice from you?'

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How Will the Sacrilege Cases in Punjab Impact Upcoming Assembly Polls?

What explains the politicians uproar over sacrilege but not on what followed it? Tune in!

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Bharat Biotech Seeks DCGI Nod for Clinical Trials of Intranasal COVID-19 Booster

The booster can be administered to Covaxin-vaccinated persons as well as those who have received Covishield.

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Omicron Spreading Faster Than Delta, Infecting the Vaccinated, Says WHO DG

"It is more likely people vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 could be infected or re-infected," Ghebreyesus said.

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Crypto Bill Unlikely to be Tabled in Parliament; No Cabinet Approval Yet

The government is yet to finalise details of the Crypto Bill, according to people familiar with the matter.

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WTA Concerned About Coercion as Peng Shuai Backtracks on Assault Allegations

Peng Shuai has said that she never levelled allegations of sexual assault.

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Vicky-Katrina's Mumbai Reception Postponed to January Due to COVID?

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif were reportedly planning to host a reception on Monday (20 December).

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Old Anti-CAA Protest Video From Assam Shared as 'Hindu Unity' in Mathura

The video is from 2019 showing a demonstration against the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 in Nagaon, Assam.

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Rahul Dravid Stresses on High Intensity in Training Ahead of SA Tests

India begin the Test series against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Johannesburg from 26 December.

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New Zealand Agree to Tour Pakistan Twice Next Season

The 2nd tour's been arranged as a replacement for matches lost after NZ abandoned its tour of Pakistan in October.

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Sunday 19 December 2021

Yash Dhull to Lead India in 2022 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup

Delhi-born Yash Dhull who was once denied the chance to try his hand at cricket will now lead the India U-19 team.

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'No Posts Permanent': Karnataka CM Bommai Triggers Speculations of His Exit

The CM was speaking to people after the inauguration of the statue of Kittur Rani Chennamma.

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CBSE Term 1 Class 12 History Exam: Covid Guidelines and Exam Pattern

CBSE Class 12 History exam is scheduled to be conducted from 11:30 am to 01:00 pm.

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CTET 2021 Exams Scheduled on 16 and 17 December Postponed

New dates for the postponed CTET exams will be announced shortly by the CBSE.

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Death Toll Surges to 208 as Super Typhoon Rai Hits Philippines

It is reportedly one of the strongest typhoons to hit the country in the recent years.

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'Seek Privacy For Our Child': Anushka Asks People to Not Share Vamika's Pics

Anushka & Virat also thanked the media for not publishing Vamika's photos.

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Rishabh Pant Appointed As Uttarakhand's Brand Ambassador

Rishabh Pant has pledged to give his best in promoting sports and health among the people of Uttarakhand.

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Salman Announces 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2'; Film to be Written by Rajamouli's Dad

Salman made the announcement at the RRR pre-release event in Mumbai.

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When Drones Helped in Tracking Rare Northward Migration of Wild Asian Elephants

Eventually, the northbound wild Asian elephants returned home.

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Meet Australia's Ambidextrous Spinner Nivethan Radhakrishnan

Nivethan Radhakrishnan was a Delhi Capitals net bowler during the first phase of IPL 2021 this season.

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Saturday 18 December 2021

133 Attacks in a Year: How India Is Failing Its Health Workers

A recent study found that 75% of Indian doctors have experienced violence of some kind in the workplace.

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Omicron Cases Doubling Every 1.5 to 3 Days in Areas With Local Spread: WHO

Much is still not known about the Omicron variant, including the severity of the illness caused by it.

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Virat Kohli’s on Notice in South Africa: Score Runs and Win Series, Else…

Virat Kohli's ODI captaincy was taken away from him on 8 December. He remains captain of the Test team.

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How the Metaverse Will Redefine Politics and Governments

The announcement by Facebook has made much buzz around the term metaverse. But how it's going to affect us?

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Pat Cummins Available for Boxing Day Test After Missing Adelaide Contest

Cummins missed the Adelaide Test due to a COVID-19 scare.

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Kohli & Fans Deserve Clarity About India Captaincy; BCCI Fail To Deliver Again

Axing of captains is commonplace, but the least they & fans deserve is clarity, which the BCCI has failed to give.

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Friday 17 December 2021

Life at Singhu: How Farmers Sustained the Struggle for a Year

In this photo essay, Rajdeep Pakanati offers a peek into the myriad things behind the farmers’ victory.

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WebQoof Recap: Misinformation Around mRNA Vaccines, Halal Food & More

From a simulation video shared as IAF crash in TN to misinformation on Halal food, here's your weekly round-up.

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Two Snatchers Drag Woman on Motorbike for 150 Meters in Delhi's Shalimar Bagh

The 23-year-old woman was admitted to a nearby hospital from where she was discharged after medical attention.

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Alpine Botanical Garden Speaks Volumes About Yunnan's Biodiversity Conservation

The botanical garden was built to serve as an ideal shelter without external disturbances.

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In 1st Delhi Riots Sentencing, Court Convicts Man for Harbouring Shahrukh Pathan

Kaleem Ahmed has been convicted for harbouring Pathan, who had aimed a gun at a policeman during the riots.

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Photograph From Bangladesh Shared as Muslims Offering Namaz in India

The photograph showed people offering namaz at the Biswa Ijtema 2020 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Kolkata Civic Polls: TMC Wants ‘Har Maidan Fateh’, BJP & Left Fight For Survival

While the TMC is determined to sweep the KMC polls, it is a battle for administrative existence for BJP and the Left

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On Riteish Deshmukh's Birthday, Here's Why He Is an Adorable Goofball!

Ritiesh Deshmukh: A 'Reel' Entertainer Starter Pack

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COVID-19: Biden Warns of ‘Winter of Severe Illness, Death’ for the Unvaccinated

At least 36 States in the US reported confirmed Omicron cases, said officials from the CDC.

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A Ray Of Hope For Survivors Of Sexual And Gender-Based Violence

If you have been harmed or know someone who has, contact MSF’s Umeed Ki Kiran clinic in Delhi at: 1 800 102 1075

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Priyanka Chopra Calls Out News Outlet for Calling Her ‘The Wife of Nick Jonas'

'Should I add my IMDB link to my bio?' Priyanka Chopra asked.

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Thursday 16 December 2021

'When Rape is Inevitable, Lie Down & Enjoy it': K'taka Congress MLA Sparks Row

KR Ramesh Kumar made the controversial comment during the Karnataka Assembly session on Thursday.

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‘Surveillance-for-Hire’: Facebook Shuts Down 1500 Accounts, 50,000 Alerted

Four out of the seven firms were either based or founded in Israel.

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Mohammad Rizwan Set to Play for Sussex in 2022 Season

Rizwan will arrive in England after the conclusion of Australia's tour to Pakistan on 5 April 2022.

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The Quint's Investigation Reveals the Cow Protection Law Has Failed in Haryana

Exclusive | The Cow Protection Law has become a tool to harass innocent people in Haryana.

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J&K Govt Employees Are Quitting Social Media Amid Intense Crackdown

'Nobody dares to take a risk and post anything against the government,' says a senior employee.

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Pakistan Took Steps To Restrain Anti-India Militant Groups in 2020: US Report

However, terrorist groups targeting Afghanistan and India continue to operate from Pakistani territory.

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Virat Kohli’s on Notice in South Africa: Score Runs and Win Series, Else…

Virat Kohli's ODI captaincy was taken away from him on 8 December. He remains captain of the Test team.

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South Korean Milk Brand Hits New Low in Objectifying Women, Shows Them as Cows

In today's contest of 'New, Creative Ways to Objectify Women,' South Korean milk brand emerges as clear winner.

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'Terrific Film': Filmmaker Mikhil Musale, Others React to Ranveer-Starrer '83'

A special screening of 83 was held in Mumbai for the people from the industry.

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Wednesday 15 December 2021

‘Not Concerned’ About Under-Reporting: SC on Gujarat COVID-19 Deaths

The top court said that its only concern was for the maximum number of suffering families to receive compensation.

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Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi to Have World Premiere at 72nd Berlin Film Fest

Gangubai Kathiawadi will be screened as a part of the Berlinale Special Gala

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UK Records Highest Ever Daily COVID-19 Cases Amid Omicron Spread

The nation reported 78,610 new cases on Wednesday, 15 December.

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Omicron Variant vs Delta: How Do They Differ? What Are the Symptoms?

Is Omicron more dangerous than the Delta variant? Here is all we know about how they differ from each other.

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Tuesday 14 December 2021

BJP Chief JP Nadda To Visit Ayodhya Today; First Time Since Janmabhoomi Verdict

JP Nadda will be accompanied by chief ministers and deputy chief ministers from BJP-ruled states.

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Pakistan Meltdown Over Maryam Nawaz: It's Not the 'Dress', It's the Gender

In a society that defines its morals based on how a woman behaves, a plain or fancy fabric is never the core issue.

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'Anti-Conversion' Bill: Dalit, Adivasi Christians the Most Attacked in Karnataka

Two reports by Christian forums indicate Dalit and Adivasi Christians are the worst hit in Karnataka church attacks.

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Virat Kohli to Play South Africa ODI Series: Report

Virat Kohli will lead the Test team in South Africa & Rohit Sharma will miss those games due to a hamstring injury.

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Revised Bio-Bubble Regulations Announced for India's Tour of South Africa

The Indian tour of SA had to be delayed due to the Omicron variant of coronavirus.

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Indian Origin Leena Nair Appointed Chanel's New Global Chief Executive Officer

Formerly Chief Human Resources Officer at Unilever, she was the first woman to have donned that hat.

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Defensive Korea Deny India Win; Draw 2-2 in Asian Champions Trophy Opener

For India, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay and Harmanpreet Singh scored.

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India Should Have Quickly Adaptable Vaccine Platforms: COVID Task Force Chief

"We are still crying for an effective drug to fight viral diseases, including COVID-19," Dr VK Pual said.

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Integration of Armed Forces to Help India Face Adversaries, Threats: Rajnath

Singh identified the development of hypersonic cruise missiles as an advanced technology that India should work for.

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Photos: Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif Reach Mumbai After Their Wedding

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif

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Requirement of COVID Booster Shots Still Being Examined: Centre to Delhi HC

The submission was in response to the HC order directing the GoI to provide a timeline for booster shots.

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A Reporter's Diary: Twitter Was My Byline, Singhu My Home

"It was supposed to be a day-long assignment but it’s been over 380 days, and I am only now returning home."

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True Challenge Was Justifying The Icons Who Were Cast: KJo on 20 Years of 'K3G'

Karan Johar, on behalf of the Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham cast, thanks fans for their support & love.

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Monday 13 December 2021

'Terrible News': PM Modi, Others Condemn Attack on Police Bus in J&K

Two police personnel lost their lives after a police vehicle was fired upon by militants in Srinagar.

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India Votes Against UNSC Draft Resolution Linking Security With Climate Action

Nearly 200 countries had accepted the new climate agreement after last month’s COP26 summit in Glasgow.

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I Was SRK's Biggest Fan: Young Kareena Kapoor, Malvika Raaj On 20 Years of K3G

Our chat with Malvika Raaj who played the younger Kareena Kapoor in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

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Figuring Out Omicron: What Scientists Are Doing To Understand the Variant

If you got the booster shot, are you protected? An expert explains.

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South African Omicron Patient Left Bengaluru With Fake RT-PCR Report, Four Held

Two of those arrested are employees working at a private lab in Bengaluru.

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Tornadoes Wreak Havoc in US Midwest; Death Toll Mounts to 94

The recovery efforts will now include additional aid, channelled by the federal government.

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After Kareena Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor and Seema Khan Test COVID Positive: Report

Kareena Kapoor confirmed on social media that she has tested positive for COVID and is under isolation.

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Abu Dhabi GP: Max Verstappen Wins F1 Title as Mercedes' Protests Are Rejected

Max Verstappen became the first Dutch racer to win the Formula 1 title.

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Sunday 12 December 2021

Srikanth Begins Campaign At BWF World Championships With Win Over Pablo Abian

The 28-year old Srikanth beat Abian in the first round of the men's singles clash.

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Man United Hit by COVID-19 Ahead of PL Game Against Brentford

Tottenham also had a coronavirus outbreak last week, forcing the postponement of two of its games.

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How Govts And Courts Turned RTI Into a 'Toothless Tiger'

The Act was subjected to gross deprecation and misinterpretation by the adjudicators.

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3 New Cases of Omicron Variant Reported From AP, Karnataka and Chandigarh

The total number of cases of the Omicron variant in India rose to 36 on Sunday, 12 December.

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Katrina & Vicky Share Mehendi Pics; Kusha Kapila Loves Her ‘Bhangra Steps'

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif captioned the pictures, 'Mehendi Taa Sajdi Je Nache Saara Tabbar!'

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Children Harassed, Forced to Eat Beef in Madhya Pradesh Ashram, Alleges Father

The two kids were sent to live at the ashram by their father, hoping that they would receive better education.

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Hope Changing Room Doesn't Get Divided Due to Split Captaincy: Brad Hogg

The former Australian cricketer said that it will take a lot of pressure off Kohli's shoulders and help him relax.

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Virat Kohli the Batter Needs to Rise Above the BCCI Mess

When Virat Kohli gave up the T20I captaincy, he expressed his desire to lead India in Tests and ODIs.

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Priyanka Chopra Wraps up ‘Citadel’; Calls It the ‘Most Intense Work'

The Joe and Anthony Russo show 'Citadel' stars Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden in the lead.

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'Has Genuine Heart': Screenwriter Gazal Dhaliwal on 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui'

Vaani Kapoor portrays a trans woman Maanvi in 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui' whereas Ayushmann plays a cisgender Manu.

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Can an India-origin Leader Replace UK's Increasingly Unpopular Prime Minister?

If Boris Johnson's leadership continues to crumble, there's a strong chance that a desi will replace him.

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Punjab Moves Supreme Court Over Centre's Decision to Increase BSF's Jurisdiction

The state government argued that Centre has departed from the principle of federalism.

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Olympic Summit Supports IOC Stand Against Politicisation of Games

The IOC are firmly against politicisation of the Olympic Games.

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Saturday 11 December 2021

Rohit Sharma the New Boss, Virat Kohli Cut to Size & Rahane a Sorry Figure

Rohit Sharma has been named as the captain for the Indian men's team for limited overs cricket.

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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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'Phobia, Not Representation': Trans Person Reviews Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui

To put it simply, the movie lacked research – something that even a simple Google search would have told.

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PM Modi's Twitter Account 'Briefly Compromised', Bitcoin Link Shared

The account has now been restored and the tweet has been deleted.

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Friday 10 December 2021

Carolina Marin Pulls Out Of 2021 BWF World Championships

The BWF World Championships are set to begin in Spain on 12 December.

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Nathan Lyon Becomes 3rd Australian Bowler to Get 400 Test Wickets

Nathan Lyon picked the wicket of Dawid Malan to get to the milestone at the Gabba.

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Shreyas Iyer or Ambati Rayudu Could've Been Picked for 2019 ODI WC: Ravi Shastri

One of Shreyas Iyer or Ambati Rayudu would have been ideal for the 2019 WC says Ravi Shastri.

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Sr National Men's Hockey: Rupinder, Abhishek Add Glitter To Modest Field

The 11th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship is set to begin on 11 December.

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Amid Omicron Scare, Sec 144 Imposed in Mumbai for Weekend to Prevent Gatherings

As per the order, all rallies, morchas, and processions, involving persons and vehicles, are prohibited in the city.

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Rohit Sharma Begins Preparations for South Africa Tour

Rohit Sharma is India's new white-ball captain.

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Indian Domestic Stars Who Could Start a Bidding War at IPL 2022 Auction

As per reports, IPL 2022 is likely to begin from 2 April in Chennai.

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International Mountain Day 2021: Date, Theme and History

The theme of International Mountain Day (IMD) 2021 is 'sustainable mountain tourism'.

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Namaz in Open Spaces 'Will Not Be Tolerated': Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar

Since September, members of Hindu right-wing groups have been disrupting Friday Namaz in open spaces.

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Using State Force to Browbeat Political Opinion Makes Journalists Suffer: SC

"In a country which prides itself on its diversity, there are bound to be different perceptions," the court said.

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'Antidote to Tyranny': Nobel Peace Prize Winners Bat for Journalists' Protection

“We need to help independent journalism survive," Maria Ressa said.

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Nawab Malik Apologises to Bombay HC for Statements Against the Wankhedes

"I however believe my statement won't prevent me from commenting on political misuse of central agencies": Malik.

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Peaceful Protest Against Aravalli Waste Burning Plant Disrupted by Police

The plant will be set up after clearing an expansive 10 acres of land in the Aravallis.

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NEET-PG Protest: Relief for Patients, Resident Doctors Suspend Strike for a Week

Doctors want the process to be expedited, otherwise they will resume their strike.

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3-Yr-Old Among 7 New Omicron Patients in Maharashtra; No Severe Case Yet

Of the seven new Omicron cases, four patients are asymptomatic, while three patients are having mild symptoms.

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Thursday 9 December 2021

Captain Rohit Sharma Wants Batters to Prepare for Worst Case Scenarios

Rohit Sharma has been named as India captain in both ODI and T20Is.

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Auroville Residents Cry Foul as Building Gets Demolished for Road Project

The Villupuram police said they had no role to play in the demolition drive by locals at Auroville, near Puducherry.

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IOC Calls One-Day Summit to Discuss Issues Related to Olympic Movement

The Olympic Summit will be chaired by IOC president Thomas Bach.

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'Steadfast, Diligent, Respectful': A Tribute to Gen Rawat, Other Fallen Officers

In today’s special episode, we remember the lives of the fallen in the traffic helicopter crash in Coonoor.

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As 378 Days of Protest Culminate in Victory, Farmers Look to Return Home

The farmers, after the SKM's decision, were seen packing up their belongings, tents, and temporary shelters.

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Wednesday 8 December 2021

Why Did CDS Bipin Rawat’s Mi-17V5 Chopper Crash? Here’s What We Know

There are no reports of a distress signal being sent before the crash, indicating that the crash was sudden.

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‘The Point Is Not to Surrender’: The Sudha Bharadwaj I Know

Sudha Bharadwaj is likely to be released from Byculla women’s jail on Thursday.

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Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif's Wedding to Begin at Noon on 9 December?

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif will reportedly tie the knot on Thursday in Rajasthan.

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Rohit Sharma the New Boss, Virat Kohli Cut to Size & Rahane a Sorry Figure

Rohit Sharma has been named as the captain for the Indian men's team for limited overs cricket.

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RSS & CPM Cadre Deaths: Kerala Political Violence Taking Communal Tone?

The state witnessed two gruesome killings in a fortnight amid a high-pitched political hate campaign.

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A Few Good Men Who Fell With Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat

From a defence writer to an 'ever smiling friend', the officers who died with the CDS were fondly remembered.

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In a Heartwarming Twitter Exchange, Pakistani Major Condoles CDS Rawat's Death

Major Adil Raja, who paid his respects to the late Chief of Defence Staff, said it was "the decent thing to do."

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Speeding Mercedes Benz Crashes into Car in Bengaluru, One Dead

A person has reportedly died due to the incident, according to The News Minute.

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Tuesday 7 December 2021

French Authorities Nab Suspect in Murder of Jamal Khashoggi: Report

The suspect has since been placed placed in judicial detention.

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Expelled AIADMK Leader Sasikala Meets Rajinikanth at His Poes Garden Residence

Rajinikanth's wife Latha was also present during the meeting that took place on Monday evening.

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Bizarre Data Fraud Suggests Modi, Amit Shah, Priyanka Chopra Vaccinated in Bihar

Following the incident, two computer operators at Karpi community health centre were reportedly sacked.

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Omicron COVID Variant 'Almost Certainly Not More Severe Than Delta': Dr Fauci

Top United States immunologist Anthony Fauci noted, however, that the new variant is "clearly highly transmissible."

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India-Russia: Why Relations Between the Two Have Advanced After Years

We discuss the relationship between the long time allies India and Russia and what came out of the recent meeting.

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Nagaland Ambush: Video of Bodies Wrapped in Plastic, Loaded in Trucks Surfaces

The Nagaland police had claimed that villagers discovered the bodies being "wrapped and hidden" after the ambush.

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3 Yrs of 'Kedarnath': Sara Ali Khan Pens Note for Sushant Singh Rajput

Sara Ali Khan made her debut with the 2018 film 'Kedarnath' which also starred Sushant Singh Rajput.

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Monday 6 December 2021

OTT Platform Offers Vicky, Katrina Rs 100 Cr For Exclusive Wedding Footage?

Katrina Kaif & Vicky Kaushal's wedding festivities have begun.

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Virat Kohli Worships Test Cricket Says Former India Coach Ravi Shastri

Under Virat Kohli's leadership Team India registered their 14th consecutive series win at home.

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Winter Session: PM Narendra Modi Arrives for BJP Parliamentary Meeting

PM Modi was honoured at the meeting for announcing the celebration of 15 November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.

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COVID Panel Meet Inconclusive, No Decision on Booster Shots, Child Immunisation

The NTAGI has been working on a policy for additional vaccine doses as well as vaccination among children.

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Param Bir's Suspension, Meet With Vaze Shocked Fraternity: Former IPS Officer

Retired IPS officer Azad spoke to The Quint about Param Bir Singh, Sachin Vaze, and the Indian Police fraternity.

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'Don't Want to Put Public in Danger': Munawar Faruqui Dropped From Gurgaon Fest

A complaint has also been filed against Faruqui by Haryana head of BJP's IT department.

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Sehwag Philosophical Reply After Ajaz Reminds Him About Their Nets Session

Ajaz Patel is now a part of an elite group of three bowlers who have taken a 10 wicket haul in an inning.

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‘The Point is Not to Surrender’: The Sudha Bharadwaj I Know

‘They call Sudha a terrorist, an anti-national. I have known her for over 30 years. You can’t find a better friend.’

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‘Active Member of the Riotous Mob’: First Conviction in Delhi Riot Cases

25-year-old Dinesh Yadav was an "active member of the riotous mob," according to the prosecution.

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Right-Wing Mob Vandalises Missionary School, Alleges Religious Conversion

Since the past few days, the allegations against the school were circulating on social media.

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Konyak Naga Body Makes 5 Demands After 13 Civilians Were Killed by Armed Forces

The Konyak Union has demanded that two members from Naga civil society should be included in the investigation team.

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Explained: What Is the Controversy Around Kerala's 'SilverLine' Rail Project?

Despite opposition, the LDF government seems determined to proceed with the 'Silver Line' project.

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Indians Lose 2 Days in Traffic per Year: Key Findings of Road Congestion Study

India with 296 million vehicles, has the highest number of registered vehicles in the world.

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CSA Announce Updated India Tour Schedule, First Test on 26 December

The new schedule of the Indian team in South Africa starts on 26 December and ends on 23 January.

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Nagaland Civilian Deaths: How Did the Army Intelligence Operation Go Wrong?

The army in a statement said that the operation was carried out based on “credible intelligence”.

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Supreme Court Stays 27 Percent OBC Quota in Maharashtra Civic Polls

The SC said the OBC reservation could not be implemented without setting up a commission & collating empirical data

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IGNOU PhD Admissions 2021: Registration Commences for PhD Entrance Exam

The last date to apply for the IGNOU PhD Admissions 2021 on ignou.nta.ac.in, is 18 December.

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Supreme Court to Hear NIA’s Plea Challenging Sudha Bharadwaj’s Bail Tomorrow

The National Investigation Agency had sought urgent listing of its plea challenging the activist's bail.

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Delhi's Dengue Death Toll Rises to 15, Highest in 6 Years: Govt Data

The number of dengue cases in the city, meanwhile rose to over 8,900.

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Virat-Anushka to Rajkummar-Patralekhaa, Here's Who Designed These Celeb Weddings

Want a dream wedding like Virat Anushka or Rakummar Patrlekha, Meet wedding designer Devika Narain

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Temple Path Closed Due to Katrina-Vicky Wedding; Complaint Filed: Report

Katrina Kaif & Vicky Kaushal are set to tie the knot at a resort in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan.

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After Chaos at Delhi Airport, Aviation Min Scindia Orders 'Better Management'

Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia ordered the airport operator to implement better crowd management strategies.

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Woman Distributes Leftover Wedding Food to the Needy, Wins Hearts Online

The woman, identified as Papiya Kar, was distributing the food at 1 am after her brother's wedding reception.

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Security Tightened in Mathura Ahead of Babri Masjid Demolition Anniversary

Four right-wing groups had earlier asked for permission to hold non-traditional programmes on the day.

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Omicron Detected in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Delhi & Others; India's Tally at 21

All cases detected till now have either been asymptomatic or accompanied by mild symptoms of the disease.

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CTET 2021 Admit Card Expected To Be Released Today

Candidates can download their CTET 2021 admit cards from ctet.nic.in when released.

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Woman Who Delivered Baby at Attari Border Gave This Unique Name to Her Child

Nimbu Bai gave birth to her son on 2 December.

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Sunday 5 December 2021

Winter Session: RS Adjourned Till 12 PM; HM's Address Over Nagaland Firing Today

Parliament Winter Session 2021: Meanwhile, Shashi Tharoor has decided to suspend hosting the Sansad TV show.

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Kirti Azad Recalls How Fans Put 5-10 Pounds in His Pocket During 1983 WC Match

The film 83 is based on India's 1983 World Cup-winning campaign.

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150 Guests at Vicky-Katrina's Wedding, RTPCR Tests, Vaccinations Mandatory

Vicky Kaushal & Katrina Kaif will reportedly get married at Six Senses Fort Barwara resort.

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Myanmar: Verdict in Cases Against Suu Kyi Today, May Face 102 Years in Jail

Suu Kyi has been accused of corruption, violations of a state secrets act, incitement, and breach of COVID-19 rules.

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Amit Shah to Give Statement in Parliament Today Over Nagaland Firing Incident

At least 13 villagers in Nagaland lost their lives on Sunday after a counter-insurgency operation went awry.

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Putin To Meet PM Modi Today; Afghanistan, Technology, Weapons on Agenda

Both nations will also conduct the first 2+2 dialogue of the foreign and defence ministers.

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Google Doodle Celebrates Pizza with 'Pizza Puzzle Game'

Today, an estimated five billion pizzas are consumed internationally each year.

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Akhtar's 'Naseem', Azmi's 'Doosra Banwas': How Artists Depicted a Changing India

In Saeed Akhtar's Naseem, Kaifi Azmi plays an old man recounting tales of Hindus and Muslims fighting the British.

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Ambedkar's Idea of Religious Liberty & How Today's Anti-Conversion Laws Deny It

Should the State decide for what reason a person can convert to another religion?

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Day 4, India vs NZ Mumbai Test: India Need 4 Wickets to Win

Latest updates from Day 4 of the India vs New Zealand second Test being played in Mumbai,

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COVID Panel To Meet Today, Likely To Discuss Booster Shots, Child Immunisation

The NTAGI has been working on a policy for additional vaccine doses as well as vaccination among children.

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TV Actor Sayantani Ghosh Ties the Know With Anugrah Tiwari

Sayantani Ghosh and Anugrah Tiwari got married in a private ceremony in Kolkata.

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Roe v Wade at Risk? How Mississippi Abortion Law in US SC Can Affect Women

The question the court will tackle is, are bans on abortions before the foetal viability point unconstitutional.

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Rajasthan Omicron Cases: 9 Test Positive in Jaipur, India's Tally at 21

Among the nine people, four had returned from South Africa recently.

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Nagaland Ambush: Murder Case Filed After 13 Civilians Die in Security Operations

At least 13 villagers lost their lives while travelling to Oting after a counter-insurgency operation went awry.

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Supertech Deadline Passes: In India’s Real Estate Mess, It’s Buyers Who Suffer

Homebuyers have struggled for long due to lack of regulation. However, things are improving now.

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Omicron in India: 17 New Cases Reported on Sunday; India's Tally at 20

Nine people had tested positive for Omicron in Rajasthan on Sunday, officials said, as per PTI.

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B R Ambedkar's 65th Death Anniversary: Top 10 Inspirational Quotes and Thoughts

B R Ambedkar's 65 Death anniversary shall be observed on 6 December 2021. Read below for top 10 inspirational quotes

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Puducherry Makes COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory for All, To Penalise Violators

The Puducherry health department has administered 12,55,172 doses as on 4 December.

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50% Indians Fully Vaccinated, 85% Received One Dose Against COVID-19

Over 50% of India's eligible adult population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Mansukh Mandaviya said.

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At Least 69 Students Test Positive for COVID-19 in Karnataka in Past 24 Hours

According to Karnataka health officials, all cases are asymptomatic at present.

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Omicron: US Makes Negative COVID-19 Report Mandatory for Incoming Passengers

States like New York, New Jersey, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Maryland have detected cases of the COVID-19 variant.

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'First Case of COVID-19 Omicron in Delhi': State Health Minister Satyendar Jain

The patient was a 37-year-old male, who had returned from Tanzania and was admitted to LNJP hospital.

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Delhi Detects its First Omicron Case; Takes India's Tally to 5

A man who had arrived in Delhi from Tanzania was admitted and tested positive today in LNJP hospital, Delhi

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Ghulam Nabi Denies Forming a Party, Says 'Nobody Knows What Will Happen Next'

"No one can say what will happen next in politics, like no one knows when he will die," said Azad

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Desis Come Up With Make-Believe Rules & Memes Amid Katrina-Vicky Wedding Rumours

Viral Bhayani is probably facing the toughest challenge of his career.

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'Special That it Came in Mumbai,' Says Ajaz Patel After 10-Fer in City of Birth

Watch video: Ajaz Patel speaks after picking 10 wickets in an innings.

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Saturday 4 December 2021

Thousands Flee as Indonesia's Mount Semeru Volcano Erupts, at Least 13 Dead

Mount Semeru is the tallest mountain on Indonesia’s Java island.

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PM-CARES Promised Rs 100 Crore for Vaccine Development. Where Did That Money Go?

There is no clarity on whom the PM-CARES Fund gave this money to, or whether it was even transferred or not.

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Debate: Are Indian Colleges Plagued by Student Protests?

Debate | Are Colleges Becoming More About Protests And Less About Studies? | Mumbai LitFest

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Russia Is Important to India – So is Ukraine. Can It Strike a Balance?

India is in a dilemma as the two nations come to blows. But further complicating the equation are the US & China.

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Yorkshire's Entire Coaching Staff Leaving Club Post Azeem Rafiq's Racism Scandal

Yorkshire announced that the entire coaching staff will leave the club post the racism allegations.

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Day 3, India vs NZ Mumbai Test: Mayank & Pujara Out to, Yes, Ajaz Patel

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

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Nagaland: Several Civilians, Jawan Killed During Security Op; CM Orders Probe

Assam Rifles officials said that a security force official had also been killed in the incident, as per ANI.

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Omicron Worry: Expedite NEET-PG Counselling, We Need More Doctors To Serve

I worked for 36 hours straight and this is something that is very common for us. We are exhausted and short-staffed.

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Protest Over Job Exam Irregularities Faces Lathi-Charge from UP Police: Report

The protesters were trying to march towards UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s residence.

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Neeraj Chopra Spends a Day With Young School Students in Ahmedabad

Watch video of Neeraj Chopra spending an entire day with India's next-gen sports stars.

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BWF World Tour Finals: Sindhu to Play An Seyoung in Final, Lakshya Out in Semis

PV Sindhu will play the final of the BWF World Tour Finals today.

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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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Close Contacts of Maharashtra's First Omicron Patient Test Negative

The 33-year-old man had developed mild fever after returning from South Africa & has no other symptoms.

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Friday 3 December 2021

Cyclone Jawad: Over 54,000 People Evacuated In Andhra, NDRF Teams Deployed

As many as 15,755 have been evacuated from Srikakulam, 36,553 from Visakhapatnam and 1,700 from Vizianagaram.

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Why Did Gautam Adani Meet Mamata Banerjee?

The is not just about one industrialist or politician, but about industry's view of the current political scenario.

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Assam Lynching Case: Is 'Justice' Really Served With the Encounter of Niraj Das?

Animesh Bhuyan, a student union leader, was lynched by a mob in Jorhat in broad daylight.

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Day 2, India vs NZ Mumbai Test: Ajaz Picks Saha & Ashwin Wickets, India 6 Down

Latest updates from Day 2 of the Mumbai Test between India and New Zealand.

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Will the Sudha Bharadwaj Bail Order Affect the Bhima Koregaon Case as a Whole?

The Bombay HC's order may not affect the merits of the case, but the issues raised could have major consequences.

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SAI Approve Neeraj Chopra's Rs 38 Lakh 3 Month Training Camp in USA

Neeraj Chopra will leave for USA on 5 December for a 3 month training camp.

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‘One China’ Principle: What This Means for China and Taiwan

There are almost daily news reports predicting that China may soon take action to forcibly reincorporate Taiwan.

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Navy Day: India’s ‘Silent Force’ Needs Resources to Win the Indo-Pacific Game

The Indian Navy is in a less-than-favourable position in terms of both budgetary support and infrastructure.

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Narcotics & Bitcoins: Was Hacker Sriki Kept Medically 'Drugged' in Custody?

Srikrishna Ramesh had given a statement in a Karnataka court that he was given Alprazolam when in police custody.

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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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Revisiting the Real Sukumara 'Kurup' Story After Dulquer Salmaan's Film

Revisiting the Sukumara Kurup case after the release of Dulquer Salmaan's 'Kurup'.

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If US SC Decides to Limit Access to Abortion, Will Harm Economy, Women's Health

Reproductive health isn’t just about abortions, despite all the attention the procedures get.

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'Contempt for Facts': How Hannah Arendt Foresaw Fake News and Authoritarianism

Arendt's name, on her 46th death anniversary, can be proudly added to the list of prophet-philosophers.

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Solar Eclipse December 2021 Live Stream: When, Where & How to Watch Surya Grahan

Total solar eclipse will only be visible from Antarctica.

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Gurugram Namaz Row: Police Arrest One Member of Hindu Right-Wing Outfit

At least 11 people had been detained in the afternoon.

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Kerala Native Sruthy Sithara Wins Miss Trans Global 2021 Title

Kerala's Minister of Higher Education, Dr R Bindu, congratulated Sithara for their achievement.

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Periya Twin Murders Explained: CBI Files Chargesheet Implicating CPI(M) Leaders

CBI lists 24 persons, including CPI(M) leaders, as accused in the murder of two Youth Congress workers.

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How Can Scientists Update COVID Vaccines for Omicron? A Microbiologist Explains

If so, it’s likely that companies will need to update their vaccines to better fight Omicron.

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BJP MLA Smashes Coconut on UP Road for Its Inauguration, Breaks Road

When the MLA smashed a coconut on the road, what cracked was not the fruit but the newly built road underneath.

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27 Students in TN’s Dharapuram Test COVID-19 Positive, School Closed for a Week

State health department officials said that 374 swab samples were tested, out of which 27 tested positive.

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Army Common Exam Cancelled Again; I'm Worried I'll Cross Maximum Age Limit

The delay has also added to the financial problems as they're not being able to afford coaching for the same.

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Thursday 2 December 2021

Redmi Note 10S 8GB + 128GB Launched: Check Price in India, Specs

Sale of Redmi Note 10S is scheduled to begin from noon on Friday, 3 December 2021.

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As SII Seeks DCGI Approval, Lancet Study Clears AstraZeneca as Booster Dose

The UK trial examined the safety, the stimulate immune response, and side-effects of the vaccines.

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MHT CET 2021 CAP Round 1: Provisional Allotment Result To Be Declared Today

Provisional allotments result for MHT CET 2021 CAP Round 1 to be declared today on mahacet.org.

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Google Indefinitely Postpones Mandatory Return to Office Due to Omicron Threat

Google was one of the first big companies to initiate a work-from-home policy for its employees due to the pandemic.

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COVID: Study Shows Omicron 3x More Likely to Cause Reinfection Than Delta, Beta

Catch all live updates on the coronavirus outbreak and the omicron variant here.

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Harvard Adds Caste Bias Protections for Dalit Students Facing Discrimination

25 percent of Dalits in the US report having faced verbal or physical assault based on their caste.

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'Parag Agrawal on Duty?' Twitter Jokes as Users Witness Followers Drop

Users on Twitter saw a drop in their follower count after a routine clean up of the platform.

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Mumbai Test: Williamson Out, Injury Could be for 'Sustained Period' Says Coach

Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the second Test between India and New Zealand in Mumbai.

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Punjabi Singer Sidhu Moose Wala Joins Congress Ahead of Assembly Elections

According to sources, he is likely to contest from Sardulgarh or Mansa in the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections.

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US Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Avoids Govt Shutdown Till Mid-February

Republican senators had threatened to block the funding bill in protest against Biden's vaccine mandates.

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Bob Biswas Review: The Iconic 'Kahaani' Character Deserves a Better Spin-Off

Bob Biswas, originally portrayed by Saswata Chaterjee, is played by Abhishek Bachchan in the spin-off 'Bob Biswas'.

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Parliament Session: Congress MP Moves Adjournment Notice Over Lakhimpur Incident

Follow the Parliament's Winter Session's live updates here.

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Dev Anand's Cult Films Like Guide, Jewel Thief Need to Be Restored for Posterity

None of the films produced by Dev Anand's production banner Navketan are streaming online.

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Day 1 India vs NZ Mumbai Test: Toss Delayed Due to Rain

Day 1 India vs NZ Mumbai Test: Toss Delayed Due to Rain

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NIA Moves Supreme Court Against Bail to Sudha Bharadwaj in UAPA Case: Report

Sudha Bharadwaj was granted default bail on 1 December.

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'Uniquely Well Qualified': Gita Gopinath Appointed in Top Leadership Role at IMF

This marks the first time that the IMF has employed two women in its highest leadership roles.

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New York Reports 5 Cases of Omicron Variant, Tally in US Rises to 10

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said that the cases were mild and that it wasn’t a cause for alarm.

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Uttar Pradesh Elections: Who will Benefit from BSP's Decline?

The 2022 polls present in many ways an existential crisis for the BSP.

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'Baseless, Unfounded': India on UN Body Statement on Khurram Parvez’s Arrest

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had on Monday, 22 November, arrested human rights activist Khurram Parvez.

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Chirag on Playing Sandeep Patil in 83 & the Audition He Thought He Tanked

Watch Chirag Patil's interview as he talks about playing his father Sandeep Patil in the film 83.

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UN Headquarters in New York Cordoned Off After Armed Man Found Outside: Report

"The UN headquarters is closed. There is police activity," a UN spokesman told AFP.

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'Delighted': Gautam Adani Meets Mamata Banerjee, Tweets Photo

Adani said that he looks forward to attending the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) in April 2022.

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MP NEET 2021 Counselling: Check Fee Structure, Important Documents and More

Check eligibility, important documents required and other details on the MP NEET 2021 Counselling.

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UPPSC PCS Prelims 2021 Result Announced: Here's How to Check

UPPSC PCS 2021 prelims exam was conducted on 24 October 2021.

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Wednesday 1 December 2021

Teaser: R Madhavan, Babil Khan Star in YRF’s OTT Series About Bhopal Gas Tragedy

The YRF Entertainment series 'The Railway Men' starring R Madhavan will release on 2 December 2022.

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Parliament: LS to Discuss COVID-19, RS Adjourned Amid Uproar Over MPs Suspension

Follow the Parliament's Winter Session's live updates here.

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DUET 2021 Result: Scorecard Released for 3 MPhil, PhD Courses

Students can download their DUET 2021 result and score card for 3 MPhil and PhD courses on nta.ac.in

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'Why Don't You Join Politics?' West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Asks Swara Bhasker

Swara Bhasker, Munawar Faruqui, Mahesh Bhatt, and others attended a session with Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

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Alec Baldwin Breaks Down, Claims He 'Didn't Pull Trigger' in 'Rust' Set Shooting

A prop gun misfire on the sets of 'Rust' killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza.

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Need More Caution: Maha Defends Travel Restrictions as Centre Claims Divergence

The new travel curbs comes amid global concerns for the new COVID-19 variant – Omicron.

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Farm Laws to ED & CBI, Modi Govt Upholds the Unholy Tradition of 'Ordinance Raj'

Ordinances are only supposed to be used when 'immediate action' is necessary, not for political purposes.

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'No Choice but To Poison Ourselves': Family of 5 Die in a Suicide Pact in Bhopal

Five days after they consumed poison, on 29 November, all five succumbed in a hospital.

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How Mamata & Pawar’s Posturing Is Closely Tied to Congress’ Internal Churn

What explains Mamata Banerjee's statement that 'There's no UPA"? Is a non-Congress Opposition even viable?

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Resumption of Intl Flights Deferred, 'Will Be Notified in Due Course,' Says Govt

Previously, international passenger flights were scheduled to resume from 15 December.

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10 Years of 'The Dirty Picture': What's So Dirty About This Picture?

Fabeha Syed caught up with director Milan Luthria and actor Emraan Hashmi, who plays the character of 'Abraham'.

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COVID-19: US Detects First Case of Omicron Variant

Catch all the latest COVID-19 updates here.

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Farm Laws Repealed, but Agricultural Reforms Are Still Needed

Indian agriculture needs careful and calibrated reforms. The Centre needs to reach out to farmers.

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President Gives Assent to Bill Cancelling Three Farm Laws: Reports

The three farm laws, that triggered nationwide protests by the farmers, were repealed in Parliament on Monday.

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Gurugram Namaz Row: Citizens Demand Action Against 'Attempts to Disrupt Peace'

“The only issue is that they don’t like to see Muslims in public spaces," a protester said.

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Parliamentary Standing Committee Recommends Reconstitution of Press Council

The Committee underlined that the council should also have the legal authority to enforce its orders.

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Assam Lynching Case Accused Dies in Road Accident While Being Escorted by Police

Das was allegedly hit by the police vehicle.

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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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Is Twitter's Updated Privacy Policy Practical to Enforce?

With more than 211 million daily active Twitter users, how do you get a policy like this correct at scale? Tune in!

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Jailed Hong Kong Journalist Wins Golden Pen of Freedom Journalism Award

The 2021 Golden Pen of Freedom prize was awarded to Jimmy Lai and his organisation, Apple Daily.

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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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Rishabh Pant Becomes Fastest Indian Keeper to Reach 100 Test Dismissals

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