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UP govt sets up 4-member panel to probe Jhansi hospital fire that killed 10 babies
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UP govt sets up 4-member panel to probe Jhansi hospital fire that killed 10 babies

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday formed a high-level committee to probe the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College fire tragedy in which 10 infants died in Jhansi.

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November 17, 2024
King is back in his territory: Shastri backs Kohli to beat slump in Australia
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King is back in his territory: Shastri backs Kohli to beat slump in Australia

Former Team India coach Ravi Shastri feels star batter will return to form during Test series Down Under

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November 16, 2024
India aim to overcome KL Rahul's injury scare ahead of BGT series
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India aim to overcome KL Rahul's injury scare ahead of BGT series

Star batter KL Rahul was forced to retire hurt after being hit by a rising delivery from Prasidh Krishna during the team's intra-squad match simulation at the WACA in Perth on Friday.

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November 16, 2024
Bengal coach Shukla hails pacer Shami's 'fairy tale' return to competitive cricket
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Bengal coach Shukla hails pacer Shami's 'fairy tale' return to competitive cricket

Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla was amazed at the seamless return of star quick Mohammed Shami in competitive cricket after nearly 12 months and believed that the experienced right-armer would only get better as he got more cricket under his belt.

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November 16, 2024
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Pant bowled twice, no signs of discomfort by Kohli

India's intra-squad match simulation provided a mix of positives and concerns ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series opener against Australia in Perth.

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November 16, 2024
World Cup qualifiers: Argentina lose to Paraguay, Brazil stumble in Venezuela
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World Cup qualifiers: Argentina lose to Paraguay, Brazil stumble in Venezuela

Reigning champions and five-time winners suffer shock reversals to leave South American qualifying group wide open

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November 16, 2024
No regrets about leaving Man United, says Scott McTominay
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No regrets about leaving Man United, says Scott McTominay

Scott McTominay, the defensive midfielder who has been with Manchester United since the age of five, left his boyhood club for Napoli in a move reported to be worth 27.5 million Pounds.

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November 16, 2024
PKL Season 11: Pressure is nothing but talk, asserts Dabang Delhi star Ashu Malik after strong start to second leg
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PKL Season 11: Pressure is nothing but talk, asserts Dabang Delhi star Ashu Malik after strong start to second leg

Fresh off becoming the first raider to complete 100 raid points in PKL Season 11, Dabang Delhi K.C.'s star raider Ashu Malik shared insights into his remarkable journey and mindset.

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November 16, 2024
Prajnesh Gunneswaran hangs up his racquet, announces retirement
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Prajnesh Gunneswaran hangs up his racquet, announces retirement

Indian tennis player Prajnesh Gunneswaran, who once reached a career-high ATP ranking of No. 75, announced his retirement from professional tennis on Friday.

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November 16, 2024
India vs Malaysia preview: Blue Tigers face big challenge, eye positive end to 2024
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India vs Malaysia preview: Blue Tigers face big challenge, eye positive end to 2024

The India-Malaysia football rivalry goes a long way back.

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November 16, 2024
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Van Nistelrooy bids emotional farewell to Manchester United

Dutch football legend Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Manchester United's interim head coach who has now departed from the club upon the arrival of Ruben Amorim, took to social media on Friday to thank the club for giving him the opportunity.

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November 16, 2024
An evening of Odissi elegance
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An evening of Odissi elegance

DA Rangamandira in Bengaluru witnessed an evening of Odissi performances by three groups.

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November 16, 2024
Ayushmann Khurrana's Vicky Donor remains an exhilarating watch after all these years
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Ayushmann Khurrana's Vicky Donor remains an exhilarating watch after all these years

There are many, many films that I would rather forget the moment the curtain falls.

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November 16, 2024
Hollywood popstar Holly Riva wows Kolkata
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Hollywood popstar Holly Riva wows Kolkata

Known for her unique dark pop style and musical influences from icons like Billie Eilish and Dove Cameron, Holly Riva, the 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Hollywood, bewitched Kolkata with a special performance on 8 November at a city store.

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November 16, 2024
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Haridwar: SUV loses control, crashes into divider, killing four

A tragic accident late Thursday night near Gur Mandi in the Mangalore Kotwali area of Haridwar district claimed the lives of four people.

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November 16, 2024
UPPSC reschedules PCS Pre Exam to 22 Dec
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UPPSC reschedules PCS Pre Exam to 22 Dec

To accommodate the needs of competitive exam candidates, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has now rescheduled the PCS Preliminary Examination 2024 to December 22.

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November 16, 2024
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to address four key rallies in Mumbai ahead of Maha polls

Ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will embark on an election campaign in Mumbai on Saturday.

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November 16, 2024
Waqf Board law will be changed by Modi govt: Shah
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Waqf Board law will be changed by Modi govt: Shah

Shah targeted the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena saying that they were sitting in the lap of the Aurangzeb fan club

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November 16, 2024
Amit Shah's chopper inspected by EC officials, days after frisking of Uddhav's bags stoked row
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Amit Shah's chopper inspected by EC officials, days after frisking of Uddhav's bags stoked row

Home Minister Amit Shah's helicopter was inspected by the Election Commission officials on Friday, while he was on a campaign trail in the poll-bound Maharashtra.

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November 16, 2024
Raj Thackeray releases MNS election manifesto with a 'key' to implementing it
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Raj Thackeray releases MNS election manifesto with a 'key' to implementing it

Just five days before the November 20 state Assembly elections, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray released the party manifesto, but with a difference, here on Friday.

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November 16, 2024
Narcotics Control Bureau, Gujarat ATS seize 500 kg of drugs in joint operation in Porbandar
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Narcotics Control Bureau, Gujarat ATS seize 500 kg of drugs in joint operation in Porbandar

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) conducted a joint operation at Porbandar, resulting in the seizure of 500 kgs of illegal drugs on Friday.

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November 16, 2024
'He was not present': Ajit Pawar denies reports of Gautam Adani's presence in government formation meeting
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'He was not present': Ajit Pawar denies reports of Gautam Adani's presence in government formation meeting

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Friday clarified on an earlier statement that industrialist Gautam Adani was present at the key discussions about government formation in the state involving top BJP and NCP leaders 5 years ago.

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November 16, 2024
India’s forex reserves drop for sixth week by 6.477 billion
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India’s forex reserves drop for sixth week by 6.477 billion

India's forex reserves dropped by $6.477 billion to $675.653 billion for the week ended November 8, the RBI said on Friday.

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November 16, 2024
NCR registers 137 per cent spike in housing prices in five years: Report
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NCR registers 137 per cent spike in housing prices in five years: Report

The National Capital Region (NCR) saw an astounding 137% rise in housing prices with Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Greater Noida seeing prices more than double between 2019 and September 2024, a report by PropEquity said on Friday.

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November 16, 2024
Expo to showcase pharmaceutical industry's modernisation, innovation, sustainability
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Expo to showcase pharmaceutical industry's modernisation, innovation, sustainability

An expo to showcase the pharmaceutical industry's modernisation, innovation, and sustainability will be held in Greater Noida from November 26 to 28.

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November 16, 2024
Gems & jewellery exports up by 9.18 per cent to over ₹25,000 crore for Oct: GJEPC
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Gems & jewellery exports up by 9.18 per cent to over ₹25,000 crore for Oct: GJEPC

For the month of October, India's gems and jewellery exports grew by 9.18 per cent to USD 2,998.04 million (Rs 25,194.41 crore) due to revival in demand for cut and polished diamond, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said.

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November 16, 2024
Global brokerage CLSA shifts 'tactical allocation' to India from China
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Global brokerage CLSA shifts 'tactical allocation' to India from China

In good news for the domestic stock market, global brokerage CLSA has shifted its \"tactical allocation\" to India from China, citing growing concerns over Beijing's economy and investor sentiment after the US presidential election.

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November 16, 2024
SBI seeks largest dollar-denominated loan of 2024 worth $1.25 bn: Report
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SBI seeks largest dollar-denominated loan of 2024 worth $1.25 bn: Report

India's largest public sector lender, State Bank of India (SBI), sought a loan of USD 1.25 billion, potentially making it the largest dollar-denominated bank loan from the country's financial sector in 2024, a report by Bloomberg said quoting sources.

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November 16, 2024
Energy is the spinal cord of economy, says Puri
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Energy is the spinal cord of economy, says Puri

India is poised to lead global hydrogen energy production & export, he said

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November 16, 2024
Indian economy in sweet spot, says Moody's, forecasts 7.2 per cent GDP for CY24
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Indian economy in sweet spot, says Moody's, forecasts 7.2 per cent GDP for CY24

Rating agency Moody's on Friday forecast 7.2% GDP growth in the 2024 calendar year and 6.6% in the next.

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November 16, 2024