The Daily Guardian - December 17, 2024

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December 17, 2024

Dissanayake: Sri Lankan territory will not be used against India

India and Sri Lanka reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties for a secure and stable Indian Ocean Region. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reiterated Sri Lanka’s stance on not allowing its territory to be used in any way that could compromise India’s security.

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SITHARAMAN RENEWS ATTACK ON CONG, NEHRU

Congress' record of curtailing freedom of speech didn't confine with jailing of Majnu Sultanpuri and Balraj Sahani -Nirmala Sitharaman Finance minister

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BJP: Nehru's letters 'historical heritage not family property'

The issue of the Prime Minister’s library and museum member writing to the leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi requesting him to give back the documents, that were withdrawn from the museum allegedly on the order of Congress senior leader Sonia Gandhi has snowballed into a controversy.

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Air quality 'severe' in Delhi, GRAP Stage-4 curbs imposed

The Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR on Monday imposed the strictest Stage 4 curbs under the winter air pollution control plan, including a ban on all construction activities, as the region's air quality deteriorated to 'severe' due to unfavourable weather conditions.

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KHARGE REJECTS CHARGES, SLAMS BJP AND RSS

\"Threats to the Constitution persist. For the sake of future generations, we must preserve and protect it. -Mallikarjun Kharge Lo P in Rajya Sabha

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Tabla mourns its maestro

The music world mourns the loss of Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla virtuoso, who passed away on Sunday in San Francisco, USA. He was 73.

1 min

Priyanka's bag sports 'Palestine', row erupts

In a show of support for the people of Palestine, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday carried a bag to Parliament that had 'Palestine' imprinting on it.

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'One Nation, One Election' Bill in Lok Sabha today

The 'One Nation, One Election' bill, which provides for simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies, is slated to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

1 min

Govt should raise voice for minorities in Bangladesh

Congress Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi on Monday urged the Union government to raise its voice against the 'atrocities' committed against minorities in Bangladesh.

1 min

₹RS 13,422 CRORE DISBURSED TO STREET VENDORS

The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has disbursed 94.31 lakh loans amounting to a total of Rs 13,422 crore to street vendors under the PM SVANidhi scheme till December 8, Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.

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'Cong lacked courage to act on Article 370'

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the previous Congress-led governments abdicated its responsibility to the Constitution with regard to Kashmir as the “temporary” provision was made “de-facto permanent” because it “lacked the courage to act”.

1 min

OPPOSITION FIRES ON ALL CYLINDERS TO ATTACK CENTRE IN RAJYA SABHA

Accuses it of weakening constitutional bodies, attacking federal structure

2 mins

Scholarship schemes for minorities improved girl child enrolments: Rijiju

Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju said scholarship schemes for the minority students have helped in increasing the enrolment of girl child among the minorities.

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FY25 disinvestment receipts Rs 8,625 cr

The government has realised Rs 8,625 crore through various minority stake sale disinvestments so far during the current financial year 2024-25, MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed Lok Sabha on Monday in a written reply.

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Recent fall in forex reserves is not sharpest

The government on Monday clarified that the recent decline in India's foreign exchange reserves is not the highest decline in the country's history.

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BKU leader Naresh Tikait writes to PM Modi over farmers' protests

Extending his support to the farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who is on fast unto death for the past three weeks at Khanauri border, Bhartiya Kisan Union (Tikait) leader Naresh Tikait has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his intervention to resolve farmers issues.

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Congress getting into hot water by blaming EVM: Maha BJP chief

Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Monday lashed out at the Congress saying that they were getting into hot water by blaming Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for their defeat.

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Three-pronged strategy adopted to root out Naxals: Amit Shah

A comprehensive threepronged strategy is being adopted by the government to free all Naxal-affected areas in the country from the menace, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday.

1 min

SHOW HOW EVMS CAN BE HACKED: TMC MP ABHISHEK BANERJEE

He termed the allegations as \"just random statements\" and demanded that people making such allegations should demonstrate how the EVMs can be \"hacked\"

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Hospitalise Dallewal now: Doctors

With the health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal deteriorating day by day, the team of doctors visited to examine his health at Khanauri border have recommended his immediate hospitalization.

1 min

Changed approach after becoming CM: Cong MP to Omar Abdullah

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday hit out at Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his remarks on EVMs, asking why he had changed his approach towards INDIA bloc partners after becoming the Jammu and Kashmir chief minister.

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Farm minister seeks farmers' input ahead of Budget

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held wide-ranging consultations with farmers and agricultural stakeholders on Monday, gathering strategic suggestions for the upcoming annual budget.

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Tractor march evokes poor response in Haryana

The call for ‘TractorMarch” given by the farmer leaders evoked poor response in Haryana as farmers in most of the districts of the state were seen reluctant to participate in the agitation.

1 min

Delhi Airport connects to 150 destinations, highest in the country

On Sunday, Thai Air Asia X launched direct flights between Delhi and Bangkok-Don Mueang (DMK), marking the 150th destination connected to Delhi Airport.

1 min

LG to CM: Convene assembly for laying pending CAG reports

Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has written to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi to convene a special sitting of the Legislative Assembly immediately for laying 14 pending CAG reports on the table of the House.

1 min

CM Atishi flays BJP over its slum outreach campaign

A day after BJP leaders spent the night in Delhi’s slums as part of an outreach programme ahead of the assembly elections, AAP on Monday accused the saffron party of demolishing slums and deleting names of slumdwellers from electoral rolls.

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BJP woos auto drivers

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Monday addressed a gathering of over 1,000 auto drivers from West and Central Delhi at the party’s state office.

1 min

KEJRIWAL DOUBLES DOWN ON ATTACK ON BJP-LED CENTRE AHEAD OF POLLS

Arvind Kejriwal accuses Centre of failing to ensure women's safety

1 min

Over 400 criminals arrested ahead of assembly polls

Delhi Police has arrested 415 wanted criminals, including 81 proclaimed offenders, under its 'Operation Crackdown' conducted in the northwest district of the city from December 1 to 15, an official said on Monday.

1 min

Sisodia slams BJP for 'poor' law and order in Delhi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia, who is contesting for the Jangpura seat in the upcoming Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, has sharply criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its handling of law and order in the national capital.

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BJP may bet on new faces, list likely to be out by month-end

The BJP leaders said the process for candidates' selection was in an advanced stage and three probable on each constituency were already shortlisted.

1 min

Traffic Police intensifies vehicle checks under GRAP III

Delhi Traffic Police on Monday intensified checks on vehicles following the implementation of restrictive measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage III to combat air pollution.

1 min

Customs seizes 2 gold bars worth Rs 22 lakh at IGI

A passenger travelling from Riyadh to New Delhi was intercepted by customs officials at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport with two gold bars worth over Rs 22 lakh.

1 min

Court issues notice to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj in defamation complaint

The Rouse Avenue court on Monday issued a notice to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj in a defamation complaint filed by former Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendra Jain.

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Crime Branch busts arms supplier network, 2 accused held

The Crime Branch of the Delhi Police has dismantled a major arms supplier network and arrested two individuals, a senior police officer announced on Monday.

1 min

Delhi's groundwater extraction rate 'critical' at 99%, Bengaluru 150%

Delhi's groundwater resources are under immense strain, with an extraction rate of 99.13%, classified as 'critical'.

1 min

DELHI SHIVERS AT 4.1 DEG C, AIR QUALITY 'SEVERE'

Delhi's average AQI rose to 399 at 9PM Monday and breached the 400 mark at 10PM

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Schools to hold hybrid classes for up to class V

In view of the implementation of restrictive measures under GRAP III, the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) on Monday directed all school administrations to conduct classes for students up to Class V in hybrid mode.

1 min

NDMC to install mist sprayers on electric poles

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced on Monday, December 16, 2024, the installation of “mist sprayers” on electric poles to combat rising air pollution and enhance the cleanliness and beauty of the NDMC area. The initiative, part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Ease of Living mission, was unveiled by NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal.

1 min

Govt has no timeline for regulatory guidelines for Virtual Digital Assets

The government on Monday informed Lok Sabha that there is no anticipated timeline for the introduction of comprehensive regulatory guidelines for the Virtual Digital Assets industry in India.

1 min

Surge in women employees in manufacturing companies: Report

Women participation is surging in the Automotive, Electronics, Electric Vehicle, and Phone Manufacturing companies, as per a report by TeamLease Services.

1 min

Preeti Lobana appointed country manager, VP for Google India

Tech giant Google on Monday announced the appointment of Preeti Lobana as the new country manager and vice president for India.

1 min

FDI inflow in last 10 years totalled $709.8 billion: MoS Finance

Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, has highlighted India's remarkable achievements in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with inflows reaching USD 709.8 billion between April 2014 and September 2024.

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Online gaming sector is poised to boost $1 trillion digital economy goal: Report

India's digital transformation over the past two decades has positioned it as one of the largest and fastest-growing markets globally, with over 700 million internet users.

1 min

WPI INFLATION EASES TO 1.89% IN NOV 2024 FROM 2.36% IN OCT

The annual WPI inflation for November 2024 stood at 1.89%, reflecting eased food and manufactured product prices, with mixed sectoral trends.

1 min

Bengaluru allows entrepreneurs with global partnerships, exclusive networking

Bengaluru, a city that has become synonymous with innovation and entrepreneurship, continues to cement its reputation as India’s Silicon Valley.

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IN SYRIA: ISRAEL IS WORKING TO ENHANCE ITS OWN SECURITY

The rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is unlikely to bring peace to the region, and instead, is more than likely to see the revival of the civil war that has been dogging Syria since 2011. There is a vacuum right now in Syria as HTS does not have the capacity to control the whole country.

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TRANSFORMING TELANGANA: REVANTH REDDY'S LONG MARCH TO PROGRESS

The summer of 2024 was a busy time in India’s youngest state.

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Can India adapt Australia's age gating to regulate social media usage by children?

Children's social media usage has always been a contentious issue, with concerns about online safety, mental health challenges, and exposure to age-inappropriate content.

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Dangerous in the sweetest way

Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro, occupies an unparalleled position in Indian Classical Music.

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Drum and microphone: Zakir Hussain's dialogue with technology

In the heart of Indian classical music, the tabla has long stood as a voice, not just a percussion instrument.

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Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain, a born Genius

Hussain was honest enough to admit that a Tabla player was essentially an accompanist, and how much impact his act would have on the audience depended on how much time and space the main musician was willing to give to the Tabla player.

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SUPREME COURT: WRONG PRACTICE OF CONVERTING CIVIL DISPUTES INTO CRIMINAL CASES RAMPANT IN MANY STATES

In the present case, the court was hearing the plea filed seeking to quash of charges under Section 420, Section 406, Section 354, Section 504, Section 506 of Indian Penal Code, IPC filed against the petitioner by the complainant who alleged foul play in the transfer of the sale deed of certain property.

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Calcutta High Court: Cannot discriminate against children born out of void marriages while providing compassionate employment

The Calcutta High Court in the case Smt. Lachhmina Devi & Anr. -Vs- Union of India & Ors observed and has held that in cases for providing compassionate employment, it is 'reprehensible' to consider the source of inception of a child's birth and to discriminate against those who may have been born from a void marriage.

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Kerala High Court mulls suo motu contempt action against organisers, persons who attended CPI(M) area conference by blocking road

The Kerala High Court in the case N Prakash v M V Govindan Master observed and has noted that 40,821 road accidents occurred in the State this year up till October 2024, in which 3,168 persons died and 45,657 persons sustained injuries.

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Bar Council of India tells SC: Advocate cannot do full-time journalism

The Supreme Court in the case Mohd. Kamran v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr was informed by the Bar Council of India, BCI that a practising advocate cannot work simultaneously as a full-time journalist.

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Supreme Court: Petition filed against Yati Narsinghanand's 'Dharam Sansad'; contempt action sought against Uttar Pradesh police

The Supreme Court in the case Aruna Roy & Ors v Shri Ajay Kumar Mishra & Ors observed wherein the court was hearing the contempt petition is filed against Uttar Pradesh administration and police for not taking steps against the ‘Dharam Sansad’ which is being organised by Yati Narasinghanand, who has a history of making communal statements targeting the Muslim community between December 17 to December 25, 2024, at Ghazi abad.

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SUPREME COURT DISPLEASED PLEA FOR WOMEN'S RESERVATION IN BAR ASSOCIATION

The Supreme Court in the case Meena A Jagtap Versus Bar Council of India, BCI was hearing the petition filed seeking 33% reservation for women lawyers in Gujarat's bar bodies.

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'Pakistan now wants talks with Kabul'

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Sunday criticised the federal government for dismissing his earlier proposal for direct talks with the Afghan interim government, only to now pursue the same strategy, Dawn reported.

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Polls may begin between late 2025 and early 2026: Yunus

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced on Monday that Bangladesh's next general elections could be scheduled between late 2025 and the first half of 2026.

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Had a 'very warm' phone call with Trump: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed holding a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump, during which he reaffirmed his country's 'determination' to continue acting against Iran and its armed proxies, CNN reported.

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Israel to close embassy in Ireland

Israel will shut down its embassy in Ireland because of Dublin's recognition of a Palestinian state and support for South Africa's genocide case against Tel Aviv at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Al Jazeera reported.

1 min

Palestinian Authority cracks down on Jenin terror groups

Palestinian Authority security forces on Sunday continued a rare crackdown on terror strongholds in Jenin.

1 min

ISRAEL OKAYS PLAN TO DOUBLE SETTLEMENTS IN GOLAN HEIGHTS

Around 50,000 people live on the Israeli-controlled side of the Golan Heights

1 min

30 N KOREAN TROOPS KILLED IN RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR

This is the first reported casualties since the Pentagon and Ukraine announced North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to help it in the almost three-year war.

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Canada promises Trump a border crackdown

Six Lego-like concrete blocks mark the end of a rural road at the U.S.-Canada border. The police vehicle, revving through blowing snow, crunches to a stop.

1 min

Canada's finance minister resigns after policy clash with PM Trudeau

Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unexpectedly resigned on Monday over a policy clash with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, dismissing his plans for increased spending as “political gimmicks”.

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Trump is to announce $100 billion SoftBank investment in US

President-elect Donald Trump will join SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home on Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.

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German Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote

Olaf Scholz has lost a historic vote of confidence in the German parliament, paving the way for early national elections following the collapse of his government.

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EU slaps sanctions on dozens more Russian officials

The European Union on Monday imposed fresh sanctions on dozens of officials linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine, including two top North Korean defense officials, a military unit blamed for an attack on a Kyiv children’s hospital and the heads of companies in the energy sector.

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12 Indians found dead in bedroom in Georgia's mountain resort

Twelve Indian nationals were found dead at a restaurant in Georgia's mountain resort of Gudauri, according to the Indian mission here.

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'WOMEN-CENTRIC CINEMA SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO MAINSTREAM': MADHUR BHANDARKAR

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar on Sunday, emphasized the importance of women-centric films and urged that more of such movies should be made in Bollywood.

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'WE HAVE TOLLYWOOD, BOLLYWOOD, KOLLYWOOD BUT OUR INDIANNESS IS MORE IMPORTANT'

Cine Talkies convenor Sunil Barve opened up on this year's theme, and discussions around cinema and said that his platform aims to connect Indian cinema with its roots and culture.

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Shoojit Sircar attends launch event of book 'Shah Rukh Khan - Legend, Icon, Star'

Bollywood's Badshah, Shah Rukh Khan, is a phenomenon who has captured the hearts of millions.

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WRITERS GRETA GERWIG AND NOAH BAUMBACH DEVELOP IDEA FOR 'BARBIE' SEQUEL

The wildly successful 'Barbie' film, which earned a staggering USD 1.4 billion globally and became one of the most talked-about cultural phenomena of 2023, could soon return to the big screen.

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SANDHYA THEATRE INCIDENT: ALLU ARJUN EXPRESSES 'CONCERN' OVER INJURED BOY

Actor Allu Arjun, who was released on interim bail following his arrest in the Sandhya theatre incident on Saturday, expressed his concern about the health of the injured victim and wished him a speedy recovery.

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KATRINA KAIF OFFERS PRAYERS AT SHIRDI SAI BABA TEMPLE WITH MOTHER-IN-LAW

Bollywood star Katrina Kaif on Monday sought blessings at Sai Baba temple of Shirdi with her mother-in-law Veena Kaushal.

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In cases of severe aortic stenosis, repairing or replacing the diseased heart valve is crucial.

In cases of severe aortic stenosis, repairing or replacing the diseased heart valve is crucial.

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IS YOUR WINTER SKIN FLAKING BECAUSE OF THE SKINCARE PRODUCTS YOU'RE USING? TIME TO INVESTIGATE THE INGREDIENTS!

Winter can be a challenging time for your skin. The drop in temperature, lower humidity levels, and indoor heating often strip the skin of its natural moisture, leaving it dry, dull, and sometimes irritated.

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Nutraceuticals and Glaucoma: Enhancing eye health beyond conventional treatments

Glaucoma is a serious ophthalmic condition that can lead to irreversible blindness.

1 min

The Cancer Foundation and University of Chicago conclude workshop on clinical trial excellence

BCPBF-The Cancer Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Chicago, successfully concluded a two-day workshop focused on clinical trial excellence at the University of Chicago Center in Delhi.

1 min

Trust in God's ultimate plan for us

Each of us was created by God, who is the author of our lives. Because we were created by God, God knows how each of our journeys will end. It is the journey from the beginning to the end that needs to unfold. Some parts of our lives are laid out already by actions we committed in the past. We also have some free will in which we can make choices about what happens along the way.

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SAVE BUT BE SAFE

While Paglot Baba and one of his disciples were sitting by the river, they noticed a man nearby saving a scorpion from drowning. However, as the man brought the scorpion to safety, the latter stung his hand.

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SECRET TO UNDERSTAND THE GITA

Srila Prabhupada says. The Bhagavad Gita is complete in its presentation. Bhagavad Gita is teaching us something, right? And Srila Prabhupada says, Bhagavad Gita teaches us the science of God. Krishna is the teacher, and Arjuna is the student.

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INDIA TRAIL AUSTRALIA BY 394 RUNS AT GABBA

Most of Most of the third session was washed out as the rain continued to fall throughout the session.the third session was washed out as the rain continued to fall

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Zimbabwe fined for slow overate in 3rd T20I against Afghanistan

The host’s Zimbabwe were penalised for slow overate during the third and final T20I of the three-match series against Afghanistan at the Harare Sports Club.

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'It's a team in transition, won't point fingers at other'

After a disappointing day with the bat during the third Test at Brisbane, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah defended the team's disappointing show, saying that the \"team is in transition\".

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Williamson hits 33rd ton; NZ set 658 to win vs England

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson scored his 33rd Test century as the Black Caps strengthened their hold in the third and final Test against England in Hamilton on Monday.

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