The Daily Guardian - November 28, 2024

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November 28, 2024

ADANI ISSUE ROCKS PARLIAMENT

House adjourned amid continuing uproar by opposition members

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Gautam Adani not facing graft charges in US: Group

Embattled billionaire Gautam Adani and his aides have not been charged under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), an Adani Group entity said on Wednesday, adding that they faced three other charges, including securities and wire fraud that are punishable with monetary fines.

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Dhaka: Plea says ISKCON 'radical organisation', demands its ban

Amid escalating concerns over the condition of minorities in Bangladesh, a new petition has demanded a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in the country.

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Decks clear for BJP CM in Maharashtra

Fadnavis front-runner; Shinde says will abide by PM Modi's decision

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NADA bans Punia for four years

The National Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday suspended Bajrang Punia for four years for his refusal to provide his sample for dope test on March 10 during selection trials for the national team.

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Oppn storms out of Waqf JPC meet, relents later

Panel likely to get an extension till the last day of the next Budget Session

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INDIA HAS DEPLOYED 33 SUPERCOMPUTERS TILL NOV 21

A total of 33 supercomputers with a combined compute capacity of 32 petaflops have been deployed in the country till November 21, 2024 under National Supercomputing Mission.

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Govt looting public by excessive taxes, duties, cess on petrol, diesel: Congress

The Congress accused the Centre on Wednesday of collecting more than Rs 36 lakh crore from people's pockets through petroleum products in the last five years.

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Vaishnaw for strict laws to curb 'vulgar' social media content

Urges standing committee of Parliament to take up issue

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CONGRESS DEMANDS DISCUSSION ON ADANI ROW

Moves adjournment notices in Parliament before commencement of session, seeks CBI probe

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CONGRESS PUSHES FOR DISCUSSION IN LS ON MANIPUR

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Hibi Eden moved an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday demanding a discussion on the 'deteriorating condition' in Manipur.

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Ruling of House chair should be respected: RS Chairman Dhankhar

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday emphasised the importance of adhering to the traditions of the House, stressing that rulings made by the chair should be respected.

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Manipur: Youths in hills leave education to take up arms amid conflict

Ever since May 2023, the state of Manipur has seen conflict with two populations divided over the hills and the valley.

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Goa Governor hosts reception for nine-member delegation from Vatican

Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai hosted a reception for a nine-member delegation from the Vatican led by Archbishop George Jacob Koovakad, Cardinal-elect, on Wednesday.

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STRAIN IN I.N.D.I.A BLOC AS CONGRESS STRUGGLES

TMC leaders have also publicly stated that Rahul Gandhi should step down as the Leader of Opposition, signalling deeper divisions within the opposition ranks.

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Bengal BJP warns to block trade route to B'desh

Led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, BJP legislators and workers marched to the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission carrying placards and chanting slogans

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Jhansi college fire: Principal suspended

Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday removed Jhansi medical college's principal and suspended three staff members after a four-member committee submitted its report on the November 15 fire incident that claimed lives of 10 children.

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Rajasthan leaders gain ground in Delhi

Coincidentally, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, another influential figure in Maharashtra's campaign, hails from Rajasthan.

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Sambhal violence: Cong, SP attack UP govt, say police acting as BJP wing

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday attacked the ruling administration in Uttar Pradesh over the recent ruckus and violence in Sambhal, claiming that the police in the state was 'communalised' and was acting like a 'BJP wing'.

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Kejriwal accuses BJP of failing to maintain Delhi's law and order

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the BJP-led Centre of \"failing\" to maintain Delhi's law and order and alleged that he was prevented from meeting the victim of a two-month-old shooting incident in Nangloi Jat.

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BJP confident of Ayushman Bharat rollout

Despite former Health Minister Manish Sisodia's announcement in the Assembly, the Delhi Government has not implemented the scheme over the past five years.

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MCD cracks down on corruption with zero-tolerance policy

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, resulting in the dismissal of two officers and one employee from the Education Department.

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AIIMS experts advise Delhiites to take care of Vit D levels

Experts at AIIMS-Delhi have advised people to maintain vitamin D levels in their body in view of high air pollution in the city that is blocking out most of sunlight, a potent source of the nutrient.

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Noida police nabs key accused in multi-crore land scam

The case originated from a complaint lodged on December 6, 2023, accusing 17 individuals, led by primary suspect Sachin Bhati, of defrauding the plaintiff and his associates.

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CM Atishi approves transfer of 23 DANICS officers

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has approved the transfer of 23 DANICS cadre officers recommended by the National Capital Civil Services Authority, an official statement said on Wednesday.

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AIR QUALITY 'VERY POOR' FOR 4TH DAY

Season's coldest night was on Nov 21 when temperature settled at 10.2 degrees Celsius

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HC criticises govt's health infrastructure, renotifies Ayushman Bharat PIL

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday renotified for tomorrow the hearing on a PIL filed by all seven BJP MPs, seeking directions to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

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Delhi polls: BJP shortlists three probables for each seat

The BJP has stepped up its candidate selection process for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, with an average of three probables shortlisted for each of the 70 constituencies, senior party leaders said on Wednesday.

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Students, parents hold protest near Parliament

A group of students and their parents held a protest near Parliament, urging political leaders to address the problem of Delhi's deteriorating air quality.

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ISKCON priest case: Giriraj Singh seeks UN intervention

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday condemned the arrest and denial of bail to ISKCON Bangladesh priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari and urged the United Nations to intervene in the matter.

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RELIGIOUS CONVERSION FOR AVAILING BENEFITS 'FRAUD ON CONSTITUTION': SC

The apex court upholds Madras HC decision denying a SC certificate to a woman

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Villagers in Telangana call off protest

Villagers in Nirmal district of Telangana, who had been protesting against the establishment of an ethanol factory, called off their agitation on Wednesday, after the government ordered a halt to the ongoing construction of the facility.

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Rains continue in TN, standing crops hit

Intermittent rains continued on Wednesday in the state's Cauvery delta areas affecting standing paddy crops, and the India Meteorological Department said cyclonic storm will form soon and later weaken and reach the Tamil Nadu Puducherry coasts as a deep depression by November 30 morning.

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Indian Railways achieves 97% electrification, targets 100% green rail network

Indian Railways is advancing the electrification of Broad Gauge railway lines at a mission-driven pace, achieving approximately 97 per cent electrification of its total Broad Gauge network.

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50% of Dakshina Kannada's coastline eroded

A total of 48.4 percent of the 33 kilometers of Dakshina Kannada's shoreline has been eroded, making it the most affected among Karnataka's three coastal districts, said Union Minister of State K V Singh, citing a study by the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR).

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Soren's swearing-in today, I.N.D.I.A leaders may attend

Hemant Soren is set to take oath as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand in a grand ceremony at Morabadi Ground on Thursday, with several prominent political leaders and dignitaries, including key members of the INDIA bloc, expected to be in attendance.

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AIR INDIA TO FLY ERSTWHILE VISTARA'S A320 PLANES ON 5 KEY METRO TO METRO ROUTES

Optimising its network, Air India on Wednesday said it will deploy erstwhile Vistara's A320 planes that offer best narrow body cabin products on five key metro-to-metro routes, including Delhi-Mumbai and Mumbai-Hyderabad.

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Total debt on major telcos hits Rs 4.09 lakh cr in FY24

BSNL had a debt of Rs 40,400 crore in FY22, which was reduced to Rs 28,092 crore with the help of a revival package and financial support from the government.

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ADANI GROUP FIRMS SURGE; ADANI TOTAL, ADANI POWER SOAR NEARLY 20 PC

The stock of Adani Total Gas surged 19.76 per cent, Adani Power soared 19.66 per cent, and Adani Enterprises zoomed 11.56 per cent, on the BSE.

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Rly properties worth Rs 313 cr damaged due to accidents

Railway properties worth Rs 313 crore were damaged due to several train accidents in the past five years, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

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Hero MotoCorp launches programme to support startups in automotive industry

Under the programme, selected startups will get exclusive access to Hero MotoCorp's Research and Development facilities in Germany and India, besides the company's extensive network of dealers, suppliers and partners, along with mentorship.

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Rate cuts will reverse affordability challenges

India's residential real estate market could see an increase in affordability shift, driven by anticipated interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), a report by JLL said.

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Airfares have moderated in 2024 relative to 2023: Govt

The government has said airfares have moderated in 2024 compared to 2023 and notably, a decline in air ticket prices was observed in various routes during festival seasons.

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SBI fund-raise touches Rs 50,000 cr in FY25

The country's biggest lender State Bank of India earlier this month had raised Rs 10,000 crore through its seventh infrastructure bond issuance.

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India has taken robust measures to regulate fintech industry: Govt source

Concrete steps have been taken to regulate the fintech industry in India as per the Financial Action Task Force's recommendations to tackle money laundering and terror financing, a central government official said on Wednesday.

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India-France bilateral trade 'quite sub-optimal': Govt

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday called for increased collaboration with French businesses in five key sectors such as agriculture and food processing, renewable energy, aerospace and defence, automobiles and electric vehicles and digital technology.

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PAKISTAN'S KILLING FIELDS ARE SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL

On 21 November, passenger vehicles in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KP) Lower Kurram were attacked, resulting in 43 deaths while more than 30 people were injured.

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Indian music on the global stage

Indian music, with its history spanning thousands of years, has always been a profound expression of the country's cultural and spiritual ethos.

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INDIA MUST TAKE PUNITIVE MEASURES AGAINST BANGLADESH

Utter mayhem has been unleashed in Bangladesh against the minority population, particularly Hindus.

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Army a melting pot, Kukis and Meiteis work in same unit with harmony: General Dwivedi

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi said on Wednesday the force serves as a melting pot and pointed out that members of Kuki and Meitei communities from Manipur operate in the same unit with great harmony.

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MP CM SECURES RS 60,000 CRORE INVESTMENT PROPOSALS DURING UK VISIT

He emphasised the core principles of the faith, saying, \"Our religion teaches us to live peacefully and allow others to live, following the path of non-violence.

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Embrace positive attitude, Adityanath tells youth at 136th convocation of Allahabad University

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday urged the youth to embrace a positive attitude towards reforms, and not deprive themselves of new knowledge.

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Assam govt in touch with envoys on 'restricted' travel advisories for NE: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that his government is in touch with envoys of various countries to change the perception about the Northeast as many nations issue travel advisories putting the region under \"restricted\" category.

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Neither PM Modi nor CM Naidu acting against Adani: YS Sharmila

Though the TDP vociferously opposed this deal when it was in the opposition, Sharmila questioned why it is not acting against it after coming to power.

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Madras High Court stays single-judge order directing CBI probe into alleged illegal sale of church property

The Madras High Court division bench in the case Church of South India v D Devasahayam and Others stayed a single judge order wherein the court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI to probe into the alleged illegal sale of a church property to private persons.

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Delhi High Court refuses to entertain plea to constitute 'Sanatan Dharm Raksha Board'

The Delhi High Court in the case Sanatan Hindu Sewa Sangh Trust v. UOI observed and has refused to entertain the Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed seeking constitution of 'Sanatan Dharm Raksha Board'.

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Karnataka High Court to consider whether POCSO Act is gender-neutral or not, stays proceedings against women accused of sexually assaulting minor

The Karnataka High Court in the case stated that considering the case was against a woman it would have to lay down whether the law is gender neutral or not.

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Kerala High Court seeks state's response in plea for CBI probe into ADM Naveen Babu's death, calls for case diary

The Kerala High Court in the case Manjusha v CBI & Others observed and has directed the investigating officer to produce the case diary and file a statement with regards to the investigation into the death of former Kannur ADM Naveen Babu.

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Calcutta High Court grants bail to suspended TMC youth Vice-president in recruitment scam case

The Calcutta High Court in the case Santanu Banerjee v/s Enforcement Directorate observed and has granted bail to former Trinamool Congress youth leader Santanu Banerjee, who was being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate, ED in the multi-crore cash for jobs recruitment scam.

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LAKHIMPUR KHERI VIOLENCE: SUPREME COURT SEEKS ASHISH MISHRA'S RESPONSE ON ALLEGATIONS OF THREATENING WITNESSES

The Supreme Court in the case Ashish Mishra Alias Monu v. State of U.P. observed and has sought the response of Ashish Mishra, son of former Union Minister Ajay Mishra, on allegations of threatening witnesses in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case which relates to killing of 5 persons in October 2021, when vehicles of his convoy allegedly ran over a group of farmers who were protesting against the farm laws.

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Pakistan: 15 killed, 25 injured in fresh sectarian violence

Local media reported that violence escalated in Lower Kurram as rival groups exchanged fire with heavy and automatic weapons.

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Nepal minister to visit China ahead of PM Oli's visit

The Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML government, led by Prime Minister Oli himself, have not been able to build trust over the issue.

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Imran's party suspends protest

Authorities began reopening roads and cleaning all major thoroughfares vandalised during the three-day protest by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.

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ISRAEL, HEZBOLLAH CEASEFIRE: NETANYAHU CAUTIOUS

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, also stressed that the \"length\" of this ceasefire will depend on \"what happens in Lebanon.\"

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Dhaka not thrilled by India's response in monk case

Bangladesh has rebuked India for its response to the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Bramachari on sedition charges, stating it was the country's \"internal matter\" and the facts were misrepresented in the incident.

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Zia acquitted in graft case

A bench of justices AKM Asaduzzaman and Syed Enayet Hossain overturned the decision based on an appeal by Zia, the bdnews24.com news portal reported.

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Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya to lead top health institute

US President-elect Donald Trump has picked Indian-American scientist Jay Bhattacharya as the director of the National Institutes of Health, the country's top health research and funding institutions.

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US Concerned Over Hong Kong's Role In Money Laundering

Chairperson John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the United States House Select Committee on Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have highlighted serious concerns regarding Hong Kong's increasing involvement in illicit financial activities, including money laundering and sanctions evasion, an official statement said.

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North Korean troops in Russia: South Korean Prez talks to Ukraine

South Korea's president on Wednesday met a visiting Ukraine delegation and called for the two countries to formulate countermeasures in response to the threat posed by North Korea's recent dispatch of more than 10,000 soldiers to support Russia's war against Ukraine.

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Russia expels two German scribes in tit-for-tat retaliation

Russia's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday it has revoked the accreditation of two employees with the German ARD broadcaster and ordered them to leave the country in what it described as a retaliation to German authorities' move targeting two journalists from Russia's state TV.

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Ireland polls: Housing, immigration issues make for a volatile campaign

From his poster, there's not much to distinguish Gerry Hutch from the slew of other independent candidates hoping discontented voters will propel them into Ireland's parliament in an election on Friday.

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Trump backs adviser accused of pay-to-play scheme

Trump told aides at the Mar-a-Lago club, from where he is running the presidential transition, that he was irritated by what he viewed as an attempt to undercut \"my people\", according to two people familiar with the matter.

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Trump Signs Transition Pact With Biden White House

Trump's team will have to publicly disclose its ethics plan for the transition operation and make a commitment to uphold it.

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'WHAT A JOURNEY!': ALLU ARJUN WRAPS UP SHOOTING FOR 'PUSHPA 2: THE RULE'

Superstar Allu Arjun has officially completed filming for his much-awaited movie 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'.

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AKSHAY, ABHISHEK POSE WITH 'HOUSEFULL 5' CAST AS THEY CRUISE THROUGH FINAL SCHEDULE

The excitement for the latest addition to the hit comedy franchise, 'Housefull 5' is at an all-time high!

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'Squid Game' Season 2 Trailer: Seong Gi-hun Returns With A Mission

The wait is over for 'Squid Game' fans as the official trailer for season 2 is finally out.

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'LOVE YOU, BETA!' SUNNY DEOL CELEBRATES SON KARAN'S BIRTHDAY WITH ADORABLE POST

Beloved actor and proud father Sunny Deol celebrated his elder son Karan Deol's birthday with a touching montage of pictures and videos.

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IFFI: SAURABH, PANKAJ, MANASI, AND APARSHAKTI ATTEND 'JAB KHULI KITAAB' SCREENING

The cast of 'Jab Khuli Kitaab' gathered at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa for the screening of their film.

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'Slumdog Millionaire' sequel in the works as Bridge7 acquires film and TV rights

A newly launched production company called Bridge7 has acquired the rights to the film sequel and TV adaptation of the Academy Award-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire', reported The Hollywood Reporter.

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'DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN' TRAILER SHOWS DEXTER MORGAN'S TRANSFORMATION INTO A 'SERIAL KILLER'

Fans of Dexter are in for a treat as the prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin' gears up for its premiere.

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TWO-TIME TONY WINNER HELEN GALLAGHER PASSES AWAY AT 98

Helen Gallagher, a celebrated actress known for her work on 'Broadway' and in daytime television, passed away on November 24 at the age of 98 as per Deadline.

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SUZUKI KATANA REVIEW: AS SHARP AS THE LEGENDARY JAPANESE SWORD?

Therefore, in this story, in addition to the prerequisites of a review, I will also tell you if the Suzuki Katana, like most liter-class missiles, is good enough only for shorts bursts of adrenaline, or it has the ability to continually increase your dopamine and serotonin levels as well.

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How Can Entrepreneurs Maximize Online Sales For Tech Gadgets?

Indian consumer tech sector is set for significant expansion, fuelled by rapid adoption of digital technology and growing device demands.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN FINANCE: REVOLUTIONIZING EFFICIENCY, SECURITY, AND PERSONALIZATION

The finance sector is undergoing a transformative revolution, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Interactive content: Engaging audiences in a digital world

In a world where the attention span of audiences has shrunk to 7-second reels, creating engaging experiences that modern consumers crave is more challenging than ever.

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The World Is Going Phygital—Are You?

Imagine walking into a store where virtual assistants know your preferences, augmented reality lets you try products without touching them, and digital tools merge seamlessly with physical spaces.

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Great to see so many players from Afghanistan in IPL: Rashid Khan

Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan has expressed his delight at the growing number of Afghanistan players featuring in the Indian Premier League (IPL), highlighting it as a sign of the sport's development in the country.

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World Athletics president praises India's bid to host Olympics

During a meet-up with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe expressed his pleasure at India’s interest in hosting the 2036 edition of the Olympics.

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Could be the GOAT of fast bowling: Maxwell

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has hailed Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah as potentially the \"best fast bowler of all time,\" emphasising his \"unique action\" and unplayable deliveries.

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World Athletics president praises India's bid to host Olympics

During a meet-up with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe expressed his pleasure at India's interest in hosting the 2036 edition of the Olympics.

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BUMRAH NO. 1 TEST BOWLER IN ICC TEST RANKINGS

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah soared to the top of the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings among bowlers after getting eight wickets, including a first innings five-wicket haul during a 295-run win against Australia at Perth's Optus Stadium.

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Jaiswal to get more than 40 Test hundreds

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has lavished praise on young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, describing him as a player capable of scoring \"more than 40 Test hundreds\" and breaking numerous records in the future.

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Gukesh stuns Liren, secures first win in World Chess Championship

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh clinched his first win over defending champion Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship, outplaying the Chinese on time control in the third round to draw level on points here on Wednesday.

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Pro Kabaddi League season 11 playoffs and finals to be held in Pune

The organisers of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) have announced that the Season 11 playoffs and final will take place at the Badminton Hall in the Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune, from December 26 to December 29.

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