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After successful stint at BCCI, Jay Shah takes over as new ICC chair
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After successful stint at BCCI, Jay Shah takes over as new ICC chair

Jay Shah embarked on a new role in his career as a cricket administrator after taking over as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) following a successful stint as BCCI secretary, a position he took up after the shake-up of the Indian board on the recommendations of the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha committee.

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December 02, 2024
Won't support Congress in 'disrupting' Parliament: TMC
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Won't support Congress in 'disrupting' Parliament: TMC

Our stand is very clear, we will give priority to issues of Bengal first: Abhishek Banerjee

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December 02, 2024
PM expresses concern over threats posed by digital fraud, cyber crime
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PM expresses concern over threats posed by digital fraud, cyber crime

Expressing concern over the potential threats generated on account of digital frauds, cyber crimes and AI technology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon police to convert the challenge into an opportunity by harnessing India's double AI power of Artificial Intelligence and 'Aspirational India'.

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December 02, 2024
Cyclone Fengal spares Chennai, wreaks havoc in Puducherry and Villupuram
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Cyclone Fengal spares Chennai, wreaks havoc in Puducherry and Villupuram

Cyclone Fengal which spared Chennai, wreaked havoc in Puducherry and its neighbourhood as well as Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu.

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December 02, 2024
Arvind Kejriwal rules out alliance with any other party in Delhi Assembly polls
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Arvind Kejriwal rules out alliance with any other party in Delhi Assembly polls

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday ruled out alliance with any party for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections that are likely to take place early next year.

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December 02, 2024
Eknath Shinde backs BJP candidate for Maha CM
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Eknath Shinde backs BJP candidate for Maha CM

'All three allies of the Mahayuti have a good understanding,' he said

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December 02, 2024
Indian-American Kash Patel nominated as FBI Director by US Prez-elect Trump
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Indian-American Kash Patel nominated as FBI Director by US Prez-elect Trump

If confirmed by the US Senate, which is mandatory, Mr Patel will be the first Indian-American to lead America's top investigative agency and also the first South Asian.

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December 02, 2024
A step towards empowering content creators
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A step towards empowering content creators

In an evening of learning, interacting and associating, Dish TV's OTT Platform Watcho launched the Watcho Storytellers Conclave, with an aim to empower filmmakers and content creators.

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December 01, 2024
Marital Musings
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Marital Musings

'The support she extended was definitely praiseworthy'

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December 01, 2024
Panthers of the 'Pink City'
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Panthers of the 'Pink City'

Jaipur, the flamboyant pink city of India, is known for its art, architecture, palaces, forts, exquisite cuisine and royal life. But just on the outskirts of the city with its huge buildings, cacophonous crowds and deafening sounds lies a small, happy, peaceful refuge where nature rules.

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December 01, 2024
With a song in my heart
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With a song in my heart

(A week spent at Windamere Heritage Hotel in Darjeeling)

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December 01, 2024
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Tackling climate change a game of global finance

A prolonged heatwave followed by a monsoon when it rained heavily or not at all—leading to a vicious cycle of droughts, floods, landslides, storms—that was climate-changed India 2024.

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December 01, 2024
The Memento
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The Memento

Shelly is an excellent craftswoman. Her beautiful, lyrically wavy embroideries are in high demand in the handicraft markets.

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December 01, 2024
Reading Lolita in Tehran is an evocative example of woman powel
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Reading Lolita in Tehran is an evocative example of woman powel

Russian-American author Vladimir Nobokov's novel, Lolita, created a huge controversy with its plot point of hebephilia.

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December 01, 2024
U19 Asia Cup: Pakistan ride Shahzaib ton to beat India
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U19 Asia Cup: Pakistan ride Shahzaib ton to beat India

A scintillating 159-run innings by Shahzaib Khan powered Pakistan to a 43-run victory over India in a Group-A clash of the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

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December 01, 2024
BGT: Indian fast bowlers share insights on pink ball ahead of second Test in Adelaide
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BGT: Indian fast bowlers share insights on pink ball ahead of second Test in Adelaide

As the Indian cricket team prepares for the upcoming pink-ball Test in Adelaide starting 6 December, fast bowlers Akash Deep and Yash Dayal have shared their experiences and observations about the challenges and nuances of bowling with the pink ball.

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December 01, 2024
Australia not panicking after Perth Test loss to India: Boland
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Australia not panicking after Perth Test loss to India: Boland

Pacer Scott Boland said the Australians are raring to win the Adelaide Test and turn the series around

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December 01, 2024
Ricky Ponting advises struggling Smith and Labuschange to trust their game like Kohli
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Ricky Ponting advises struggling Smith and Labuschange to trust their game like Kohli

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting advised struggling batters Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to trust their game like India's star batter Virat Kohli to turn their fortunes around in the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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December 01, 2024
ISL: Mumbai City FC ride Mehtab strike against Hyderabad FC
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ISL: Mumbai City FC ride Mehtab strike against Hyderabad FC

Mumbai City FC rode a Mehtab Singh strike to defeat Hyderabad FC 1-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena and rise to the sixth spot in the Indian Super League (ISL) table on Saturday.

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December 01, 2024
Nistelrooy 'excited' on joining Leicester City as manager
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Nistelrooy 'excited' on joining Leicester City as manager

Ruud van Nistelrooy has expressed his excitement on joining Leicester City as manager and said he will give his best at the job.

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December 01, 2024
Best FIFA Football Awards: Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Carvajal among nominees
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Best FIFA Football Awards: Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Carvajal among nominees

Top global talent in focus as FIFA reveals nominees list for best men's player award for 2024

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December 01, 2024
World Chess Championship: Gukesh holds China's Liren to exciting draw
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World Chess Championship: Gukesh holds China's Liren to exciting draw

Defending champion Ding Liren of China was left frustrated on Saturday as he was held to a hard-fought draw by Indian star D Gukesh in the fifth game at the World Chess Championship being held in Singapore.

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December 01, 2024
ISL: In-form Bengaluru FC take on tricky Odisha FC
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ISL: In-form Bengaluru FC take on tricky Odisha FC

Former champions Bengaluru FC will aim to hold on to their spot at the top of the points table when they take on Odisha FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

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December 01, 2024
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'Lacking substance': Dilip Jaiswal on Lalu, Tejashwi's claims on reservation

Bihar Minister and state BJP President Dilip Jaiswal on Saturday criticised RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son and party leader Tejashwi Yadav over the reservation issue, saying that their statements on the subject lack substance.

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December 01, 2024
India-Singapore joint military exercise Agni Warrior (XAW-2024) concludes
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India-Singapore joint military exercise Agni Warrior (XAW-2024) concludes

The 13th edition of the bilateral military exercise AGNI WARRIOR (XAW-2024) between the Indian Army and Singapore Armed Forces concluded at the Field Firing Ranges in Devlali, Maharashtra, today.

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December 01, 2024
Sitharaman advocates development, cultural preservation at Credit Outreach Programme in Bihar
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Sitharaman advocates development, cultural preservation at Credit Outreach Programme in Bihar

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during the Credit Outreach Programme held in Madhubani on Saturday, emphasised the importance of development and cultural preservation and handed over copies of the Constitution's new editions in Maithili and Sanskrit.

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December 01, 2024
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MP DGP retires, IPS daughter commands farewell parade

Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police Sudhir Saxena, who retired from service on Saturday, received a rare ceremonial farewell parade led by his IPS officer daughter Sonakshi Saxena, who commanded the parade and gave him the valedictory salute.

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December 01, 2024
Take pride in India's rich cultural heritage: Om Birla
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Take pride in India's rich cultural heritage: Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday encouraged the students to embark on their new career journeys with pride in India's rich cultural heritage and urged them to pledge their contributions toward building a developed India.

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December 01, 2024
CBI books CGST inspector for demanding ₹ 75,000 bribe from Raipur chemist
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CBI books CGST inspector for demanding ₹ 75,000 bribe from Raipur chemist

A Central Goods and Services Tax inspector was booked by the CBI for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 75,000 from a chemist shop owner in Raipur to withdraw a show cause notice issued to him.

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December 01, 2024
Delhi BJP chief accuses AAP of extorting money from public
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Delhi BJP chief accuses AAP of extorting money from public

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of \"extorting money from the public\" in the national Capital.

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December 01, 2024