The Daily Guardian - November 02, 2024

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November 02, 2024

ISRO's analogue mission kicks off in Ladakh

India marked a new milestone in space exploration with the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) launching its first analogue space mission on Friday.

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Kharge cautions against ill-conceived guarantees

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge has meted out advice to the Congress units headed for polls cautioning them to announce guarantees on the basis of their budget.

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PM seizes on Kharge's remark, hits out at Cong

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said the Congress stands \"badly exposed\" in front of people for promising to them what the party knows it will never be able to deliver.

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Cong slams ECI over reply to EVM questions

In an escalating exchange between the party and the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Congress has expressed deep dissatisfaction with what it described as the ECI's \"dismissive and condescending\" response to serious allegations of irregularities in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in Haryana's recent assembly elections.

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Monthly GST collection closes in on Rs 2 lakh cr

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in October, in gross terms, were at Rs 1.87 lakh crore, with a yearly jump of 8.9 per cent, according to data from the finance ministry released on Friday.

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Haryana, Punjab wake up to hazy morning

As Diwali festivities concluded, residents of Haryana and Punjab, especially those living in the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to a hazy Friday morning, with air quality levels plunging into the \"Very Poor\" and \"Poor\" categories across several cities.

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Post-Diwali, air turns 'very poor' in Delhi

A thick layer of smog covered parts of Delhi on Friday, the day after Diwali, pushing the city's air quality into the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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Centre can't implement UCC unless Muslims are taken into confidence: Prashant Kishor

Jan Suraj chief Prashant Kishor said on Friday that the Centre cannot implement the Uniform Civil Code in the country unless the Muslim community is taken into confidence.

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Govt committed to all-round development of Kedarnath Dham: Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Baba Kedar at Shri Kedarnath Dham on Friday, ahead of its winter closure.

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Railways to run more than 170 trains for Chhath Puja

Indian Railways is running special trains across the country to ensure the safe travel of passengers to their hometowns on the occasion of Chhath Puja.

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ECI okays Alka Tiwari as Chief Secy of J'khand

The Election Commission of India has approved the Jharkhand government's proposal to appoint Alka Tiwari as the Chief Secretary of the state.

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VHP welcomes Trump's remarks on condemning violence against Hindus

\"It is a welcome step to see a world leader and especially an American leader acknowledging that what happened in Bangladesh was serious and should not have happened and this should have been stopped.

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Mamata performs Kali Puja at residence

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee celebrated her 47th Kali Puja and offered prayers to the Goddesses at her residence in Kolkata.

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Haridwar: Sky covered in haze due to firecrackers pollution post-Diwali

The sky is covered with smoky haze a day after the Diwali celebration on Friday morning in Haridwar. Due to firecrackers bursting on Diwali night, the city was enveloped with a thick layer of smoke and saw a drastic difference in air visibility.

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PM MODI, SHAH EXTEND GREETINGS TO STATES ON FOUNDATION DAY

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to the states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, and Kerala on their foundation day on Friday.

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Case registered against Arvind Sawant over his 'imported maal' remark on Shaina NC

Mumbai's Nagpada Police Station on Friday registered a case against Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant on a complaint by Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC over his \"imported maal\" remark.

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'Entire system of JMM is fake': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Amid the controversy over Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's age, Assam CM and BJP co-in-charge for Jharkhand Assembly elections Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday called the entire system of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) \"fake.\"

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DRI seizes hydroponic weed worth Rs 7 crore at Hyderabad airport, two arrested

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Hyderabad, seized hydroponic substance worth Rs 7 crore from two Indian passengers arriving from Bangkok at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, officials said on Friday.

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TN: Diwali celebrations leave Thoothukudi in trash trouble with over 1,000 tons of garbage

Garbage has accumulated in all 60 wards of Thoothukudi Corporation, especially on the day of Diwali alone, added officials

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NTR'S STATUE UNVEILED IN ATLANTA AT HIS CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS

On the occasion of the former Andhra CM and TDP founder N.T. Rama Rao's Centenary celebrations, his statue was unveiled in Atlanta, US.

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Ajit Pawar assures support for Dhangar community

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is touring 59 villages in Baramati on Friday, starting his visit from Malad village, to address key local issues ahead of the upcoming elections.

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'Ladki Bahin Yojana has benefited 2.15 crore women'

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde expressed strong confidence in the Mahayuti alliance's prospects in the upcoming Maharashtra elections, highlighting the achievements of the current government under Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, particularly the 'Ladki Behin Yojana', which has reportedly benefited 2.15 crore women across the state.

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TVK chief Vijay calls for November 1 to be celebrated as Tamil Nadu Day

\"Let us celebrate this day (November 1) when a separate state was born for Tamils as Tamil Nadu Day with historical memories,\" he added.

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PMEAC CHIEF BIBEK DEBROY DIES

Debroy was celebrated for his extensive contributions to economic policy and research.

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Public holiday on Nov 7 for Chhath Pooja

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has declared a public holiday on November 7 for Chhath Puja, calling it an \"important festival\" for the residents of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.

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COURT REVOKES DISCHARGE OF GAUTAM GAMBHIR IN RS 3.5 CR REAL ESTATE FRAUD

The Rouse Avenue court reinstated charges against ex-BJP MP Gautam Gambhir in a Rs 3.5 crore fraud case involving real estate.

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LG approves relaxation in educational qualifications for jobs to 1984 riot victims

In a significant move, Delhi LG V.K. Saxena announced the relaxation in qualifications for the recruitment of victims of the 1984 riots on Friday.

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Diwali Farsh Bazar shooting: Father, 16-year-old nephew dead

Upon receiving a PCR call at approximately 8:30 PM, a police team arrived at the scene and discovered blood evidence. The victims were immediately transported to a hospital, where Akash and Rishabh were pronounced dead. Krish is currently undergoing treatment for his injuries.

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Delhi court dismisses bail plea of man accused of cheating in agricultural land sale

In this case, an FIR was registered at PS Prashant Vihar Under sections 420, 406, 34, 174A IPC in 2022 with the allegations that the accused has cheated the complainant to the tune of Rs. 62 lakhs on the pretext of selling an agricultural piece of land measuring about 16 acres.

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Fire dept reports record fire calls in Delhi this Diwali

According to Delhi Fire Service, they received 318 calls, from the year 2023 this figure was 208, in 2022 it was 201, in 2021 it was 152 and in 2012 it was 184. On Thursday night of Diwali, the peak hour calls in Delhi were 310 while last year it was only 195.

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Delhi court acquits three in 2017 attempt-to-murder case

The Karkardooma District Court on Friday acquitted three individuals, Faeem Kureshi, Naeem Kureshi, and Hanif Khan, in a 2017 attempt-to-murder case, after raising doubts about key evidence presented by the prosecution.

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Property dealer stabbed to death in West Delhi

A 38-year-old man was stabbed to death by a group of people in Hastsal Road area of West Delhi, police said on Friday.

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Delhi registers warmest Oct month since 1951

According to the IMD, this month has recorded an average maximum temperature of 35.1 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 21.2 degrees Celsius over Safdarjung respectively.

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Delhi HC pushes CBFC for accessible films: Hearing set for Jan

The Delhi High Court has sought the Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) official response to a petition urging the inclusion of accessibility features in films to aid individuals with hearing and visual disabilities.

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'DON'T CARE FOR WHOLE YEAR, THEN BLAME FIRECRACKERS': BJP TARGETS AAP ON DELHI POLLUTION

Bharatiya Janata Party leader R P Singh on Friday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party government for \"blaming\" firecrackers for New Delhi's rising air pollution post-Diwali celebrations.

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Air India's flagship A350 now flies on Delhi-NY route

The Tata Group-owned Air India has launched its flagship Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the daily, non-stop route between Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

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18 states' capital outlay to hit Rs 7.2 lakh cr, up 7-9%: Crisil

Last year, 80 per cent of the allocated funds were transferred to state governments, and the rating agency expects a similar proportion this fiscal year

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FOREX RESERVES DROP $20 BN IN FOUR WEEKS

India's forex reserves declined for the fourth straight week, dropping by $3.463 billion to $684.805 billion as of October 25.

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Maruti Suzuki India reports highest-ever monthly sales

Maruti Suzuki India reported its highest-ever monthly sales volume at 206,434 units.

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Sensex rises to 79,688, Nifty hits 24,300 in Samvat 2081 start

It's a bright start to the Hindu calendar year of Samvat 2081 for Indian stocks.

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ADDA to invest Rs 15 cr for growth in housing society market

ADDA, a leading provider of software solutions for housing society management, has announced plans to invest Rs 15 crore over the next year to expand its operations in India.

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POLITICAL POSITIONING OF DALITS WILL PLAY KEY ROLE IN MAHA POLLS

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is trying to mobilise Dalits in their favour through two pronged strategies- firstly, by raising the issue of poverty, backwardness and employment which matters for survival and sustenance of Dalits and marginal communities in India. Secondly, by their campaign strategies, they are trying to disseminate the discourse of possible dangers on constitution and reservation for Dalit and Backwards in BJP lead political regimes.

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When No Means Yes

FROWNING PROHIBITED

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J&K can become a sacred pilgrimage site for world religions

The Kalki Gyan Sagar Gurukul will be established in Jammu & Kashmir.

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'We are implementing whatever we promised in Karnataka': Venugopal

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegations saying that the Congress Party has failed to deliver on their promises in Karnataka, and said that they are implementing whatever they promised and challenged that anybody can examine it.

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Assam: Two Bangladeshi nationals apprehended at Karimganj border, sent back

Assam Police apprehended two Bangladeshi nationals near the international border at Karimganj and subsequently pushed them back across the border, officials said on Friday.

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CM NAIDU LAUNCHES DEEPAM 2.0 SCHEME, DISTRIBUTES FREE GAS CYLINDERS TO WOMEN

This initiative aims to empower women by providing access to clean cooking energy. The Deepam scheme is part of Naidu's efforts to improve living conditions in Andhra Pradesh.

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Anti-govt sentiment in Maharashtra, says Congress observer Ashok Gehlot

Ashok Gehlot, the former Chief Minister of Rajasthan and current senior Congress observer for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, is confident of a good showing by the Aghasi alliance.

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Winter session of Odisha Assembly to commence on November 26

Odisha's Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Mukesh Mahaling, announced on Friday that the winter session of the 17th State Assembly will begin on November 26.

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ECI accepts Jharkhand govt's proposal to appoint Alka Tiwari as Chief Secretary of state

The Election Commission of India has approved the Jharkhand government's proposal to appoint Alka Tiwari as the Chief Secretary of the state.

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Shivakumar mulls making Kannada 'language of life' at Rajyotsava celebration

CM Siddaramiah also urged the people to have pride in the Kannada language which has a proud history.

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Allahabad High Court: Allegations of adultery against wife to be decided before application for maintenance under Section 125 of CrPC

The court in the case observed that the Trial Court had no observations with regards to the allegations of adultery on part of the wife. The court in the case granted interim stay on the order of the Trial Court. The court while considering the facts and circumstances of the case observed and has directed the parties to exchange affidavits.

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Centre notifies appointment of five Additional Judges to Kerala High Court

The Central Government cleared the appointment of five judicial officers as Additional judges of Kerala High Court.

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ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT SEEKS DETAILS OF UP GOVT'S POLICY TO SEND CHILDREN OF JAIL INMATES TO REGULAR SCHOOLS

The bench while considering the facts and circumstances of the case observed and has directed the competent verticals or departments of the State, including the Principal Secretary, Department of Women and Child Development, Government of U.P., Principal Secretary (Prisons), Government of U.P., and Director General (Prisons), Government of U.P. Lucknow, to formulate a final policy in this regard and apprise the bench about the same.

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Kerala High Court grants interim bail to actor Balachandra Menon in sexual assault case: No plausible explanation for inordinate delay to lodge FIR

The Kerala High Court in the case Balachandra Menon v State of Kerala observed and has granted interim bail till November 21, 2024, to Malayalam actor Balachandra Menon in a sexual assault case which is being filed against him after the publication of the Justice Hema Committee Report.

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Uttarakhand High Court issues contempt notice to DoPT Jt Secy over non-compliance with orders to supply IFS Sanjeev Chaturvedi's empanelment records

The court in its order recorded that, 'Mr. Sanjiv Chaturvedi has contended that he had intimated the respondent about the said Order dated September 03, 2024 vide letter dates September 11, 2024, which is being followed by the reminder.

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North Korea test-launches ballistic missile toward sea, says South Korea

Since 2022, North Korea has sharply increased the pace of its weapons tests to expand its arsenal of nuclear-capable missiles targeting South Korea and the United States.

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SEVEN KILLED IN ISRAEL AFTER HEZBOLLAH TARGETS METULA, HAIFA

Hezbollah's rocket attacks on northern Israel have resulted in the loss of seven lives in agricultural fields near Metula and Haifa, marking one of the deadliest days for Israeli civilians in months, according to a report by Times of Israel.

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Pakistan Airlines gets just one bidder, quotes PKR 10 billion for 60% share

The government's initial attempt to privatize Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) faced a significant setback on Thursday, as the only bidder, Blue World City, proposed a mere PKR 10 billion for a 60 percent stake in the loss-making airline--far below the government's minimum sale price of PKR 85.03 billion, the Express Tribune reported.

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Two dead, 500 injured as typhoon Kong-rey strikes Taiwan

Typhoon Kong-rey, one of the most powerful storms to hit Taiwan in decades, made landfall yesterday, resulting in significant destruction, widespread evacuations, and the tragic death of a woman.

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Korea, US space agencies to send co-developed solar coronagraph to ISS

Solar wind is a constant stream of particles and magnetic fields released from the sun's outermost atmospheric layer that affects weather in space.

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Sheikh Hasina's coalition party office set on fire in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's coalition, Jatiya Party, central office in Dhaka, has been set on fire after clashes on Thursday night. The office was partly damaged, the witnesses said.

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Sindh High Court issues notices in pleas against 26th Constitutional Amendment

The Sindh High Court (SHC) issued notices to the Cabinet Division and the Ministry of Law and Justice on Thursday regarding two Constitutional petitions challenging the validity of the 26th Constitutional Amendment.

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Japan protests UN call for reviewing male-only imperial succession practice

Japan has lodged a protest with a UN human rights watchdog that called for reviewing a domestic law that limits imperial succession to male heirs on the emperor's father side, the top government spokesman said on Wednesday.

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US polls: Harris and Trump in tight contest in Georgia, North Carolina

With just a few days to go for the United States elections, a staggering 61.0 million Americans have already made their voices heard by casting their ballots in the November election.

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INDIA-CHINA DISENGAGEMENT; NORTH KOREAN SOLDIERS IN RUSSIA

After days of regional and international summits, the world politics returns to its usual this week.

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HARRIS SLAMS TRUMP'S REMARKS ON WOMEN

Vice President Kamala Harris strongly criticised former President Donald Trump for his remarks on women, stating that Trump doesn't believe women should have the autonomy to make decisions about their own bodies.

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US polls: Harris and Trump in tight contest in Georgia, North Carolina

With just a few days to go for the United States elections, a staggering 61.0 million Americans have already made their voices heard by casting their ballots in the November election.

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China's silence is striking: Zelenskyy on North Korea troops deployment in Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a warning regarding North Korea's involvement in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and said that North Korean troops have not yet engaged in combat and emphasised that \"this is a matter of days, not months,\" before they are drawn into battle.

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US's Austin, Israel's Gallant discuss 'regional de-escalation'

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin recently spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to explore opportunities for de-escalation amidst rising Middle East tensions.

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ANGELINA JOLIE TO RECEIVE PERFORMER TRIBUTE AT 2024 GOTHAM AWARDS FOR 'MARIA'

Actor Angelina Jolie is all set to be honored with the Performer Tribute at the 2024 Gotham Awards on December 2 in New York City for her role as Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain's upcoming film 'Maria', according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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VETERAN FASHION DESIGNER ROHIT BAL PASSES AWAY

Legendary fashion designer Rohit Bal is no more. He breathed his last on November 1.

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Kajol wishes Aishwarya Rai on her birthday, calls her 'EVER-STUNNING'

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is celebrating her birthday today, and the love from fans and fellow celebs has been pouring in since the morning.

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ANGELINA JOLIE TO RECEIVE PERFORMER TRIBUTE AT 2024 GOTHAM AWARDS FOR 'MARIA'

Actor Angelina Jolie is all set to be honoured with the Performer Tribute at the 2024 Gotham Awards on December 2 in New York City for her role as Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain's upcoming film 'Maria', according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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ARJUN KAPOOR VISITS SIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE AS 'SINGHAM AGAIN' HITS THEATRES

As Rohit Shetty's most-awaited action thriller 'Singham Again' hits the theatres today, Arjun Kapoor visited the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai to seek Lord Ganesha's blessings.

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BHOOL BHULAIYAA 3

Comedy and horror can go hand in hand in Indian cinema, as proven once again by the super engaging and entertaining sequel of Bhool Bhulaiyaa, in its 3rd edition.

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WHAT IS MINE - IS ME

How we see ourselves is a complex picture that we acquire as we go through life's experiences. We assume our social identity from membership in a specific social group, and that could be the culture we are born into, or something we sign up for, like a sports team. (Henri Tajfel and John Turner). We gain our sense of self from the profession we have and the clubs we belong to. In modern day parlance, we hear people say that they are looking for 'their tribe', to find where they 'belong'. Russel Belk argues that we develop a very intimate relationship with the things we buy, because what we buy extends the 'self', and almost becomes a part of us, to such an extent that whatever I own becomes 'me'. People who strongly identify with their car, for example, feel a sense of personal injury if the car is damaged or defaced.

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Kindness - the key to social unity and personal well-being

The disruption to social unity and the whittling away of a personal sense of well-being can be greatly resolved if we adopt an attitude of kindness.

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Making our contribution to world peace

At this time, across the whole world, souls are thirsty for one drop of peace and happiness.

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Balancing Values and Interests

Does the end justify the means? This idea suggests that if the outcome of an action is good, then the methods used to achieve it are acceptable.

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Expressing identity through style: How women use fashion to define themselves

For women, style is far more than a collection of clothing and accessories; it is a powerful form of self-expression that reflects individuality, values, and even moods.

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AWAKEN THE LIGHT WITHIN, THIS DIWALI

Happy Diwali. This festival of lights I will not say light the world.

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Pneumonia during pregnancy: Causes, treatment approaches, and crucial precautions for maternal well-being

Pneumonia during pregnancy is the common cause of serious non-obstetrical infections.

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Pneumonia during pregnancy: Causes, treatment approaches, and crucial precautions for maternal well-being

Pneumonia during pregnancy is the common cause of serious non-obstetrical infections.

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ROLE OF GUT IN FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

The gut microbiome is a complex community of microorganisms residing in our digestive tract and it plays a crucial role in regulating hormones within the body.

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India cancel intra-squad match net practice ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India have decided to cancel a planned three-day intra-squad match with the 'A' side during the upcoming Test tour of Australia as the team management wants to focus on additional net practice to prepare for the marquee five-match showdown starting November 22 in Perth.

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India to compete in 16-team ITTF Mixed Team World Cup

India will compete in the second edition of the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup for the Guoliang-Sorling Trophy along with 15 other teams.

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Ruben Amorim named as new Manchester United manager

Ruben Amorim was Friday named as the new manager of Manchester United, replacing the sacked Erik ten Hag.

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Hong Kong Sixes: India lose to Pakistan by 6 wickets

India lost by six wickets to arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the Hong Kong Sixes 2024 at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground here on Friday.

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3RD TEST: INDIA BATTERS COLLAPSE AS NZ TAKE CONTROL ON DAY 1

The Indian batters collapsed on the first day of the third and final Test match at the Wankhade Stadium on Friday after brilliant performances from spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar.

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