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COP29 talks extended after fury over finance

The COP29 climate summit was extended by a day after developing nations reacted with fury and anger to developed countries' proposal of $250 billion annual climate finance by 2035, calling it \"a slap in the face\" and far below their demand of $1.3 trillion, raising fears of a Copenhagen-like deadlock.

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November 23, 2024
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GYANVAPI MATTER TO BE EXAMINED IN LIGHT OF 1991 WORSHIP ACT: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday highlighted the necessity of determining the legal maintainability of a suit—in light of the Places of Worship Act, 1991—filed by a group of Hindu women seeking the right to worship Hindu deities within the Gyanvapi mosque complex, even as it expressed reservations about transferring the trial of all related suits from civil courts in Varanasi to the Allahabad high court.

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November 23, 2024
Nothing to link PM, EAM, NSA to Nijjar plot: Canada
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Nothing to link PM, EAM, NSA to Nijjar plot: Canada

Canada's National Security and Intelligence Advisor (NSIA) has said that Ottawa is not aware of any link between India's Prime Minister and criminal activity in the country, denying a story in Canadian media, and also, for the first time in months, dialling down the intensity of accusations aimed at India and arising from the killing of a Canada-based pro-Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023.

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November 23, 2024
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Forces gun down 10 Maoists in fresh Chhattisgarh ops

SECURITY FORCES HAVE SHOT DEAD 207 MAOISTS IN THE STATE THIS YEAR, UP FROM 22 IN 2023, 30 THE YEAR BEFORE THAT

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November 23, 2024
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Adani case fallout: CM Naidu promises action

Andhra Pradesh promised on Friday to look into and \"act\" on charges that the Adani Group and its top executives paid massive bribes in the state for solar power contracts, while the Congress vowed to press for action in Parliament and global banks began reviewing fresh credit to the conglomerate, as fallout intensified from the US indictment of Gautam Adani that has wiped nearly $28 billion off his empire's value in two days.

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November 23, 2024
55 false cases: Man alleges dispute with cop led to yrs of harassment
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55 false cases: Man alleges dispute with cop led to yrs of harassment

Thirty-four years ago, Irfan Ali struck a deal that would change his life.

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November 23, 2024
Lessons In Democracy From The US Elections
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Lessons In Democracy From The US Elections

For democracy's defenders, Trump's re-election ought to serve as a catalyst for a deeper reckoning to work toward a more responsive and accountable democracy

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November 22, 2024
Song Joong Ki, Katy Louise Saunders welcome second child, a daughter
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Song Joong Ki, Katy Louise Saunders welcome second child, a daughter

South Korean actor Song Joong Ki and his wife, former British actor Katy Louise Saunders, welcomed a new member to their family on Wednesday.

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November 22, 2024
On the road to sustainability: Amit Shah flags off Amul Clean Fuel Rally
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On the road to sustainability: Amit Shah flags off Amul Clean Fuel Rally

In a significant move towards sustainability, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah, flagged off Amul's Clean Fuel Rally in Himmatnagar, Sabarkantha, Gujarat, on November 19.

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November 22, 2024
'I WAS BEDRIDDEN FOR TWO WEEKS'
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'I WAS BEDRIDDEN FOR TWO WEEKS'

Celebrity chef and actor Ranveer Brar, who has been MIA for some time, opens up about suffering a spinal injury due to an accident at the gym

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November 22, 2024
It's official! Vijay Deverakonda confirms PLE he is in a relationship
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It's official! Vijay Deverakonda confirms PLE he is in a relationship

The relationship status of actor Vijay Deverakonda has been in the news for a while now.

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November 22, 2024
Have seen enough actors do the same kind of roles: Rahul Bose
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Have seen enough actors do the same kind of roles: Rahul Bose

Actor Rahul Bose, who recently completed 25 years in the Hindi film industry, reflects on his career that began with Thakshak in 1999.

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November 22, 2024
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4 tourists die after suspected Laos methanol poisoning

Four foreign tourists have died after a suspected mass methanol poisoning from drinking tainted alcohol at a backpacker hotspot in Laos, Western government officials and media said, on Thursday.

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November 22, 2024
HK ACTIVIST LAI DENIES SEEKING SANCTION TARGET LIST
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HK ACTIVIST LAI DENIES SEEKING SANCTION TARGET LIST

Former publisher Jimmy Lai denied that he asked a colleague to draft a list of potential sanction targets in his second day of testimony, on Thursday, at his landmark national security trial in Hong Kong.

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November 22, 2024
Israel 'cannot set conditions' for truce: Hezbollah
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Israel 'cannot set conditions' for truce: Hezbollah

Hezbollah's leader delivered a defiant speech, on Wednesday, saying Israel cannot impose conditions for a truce in Lebanon, as visiting US envoy Amos Hochstein headed to Israel to try to negotiate an end to the war.

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November 22, 2024
Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth
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Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth

A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave, according to a detailed investigative report made public, on Wednesday.

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November 22, 2024
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LAKSHYA SAILS INTO QUARTERS, SINDHU OUT OF CHINA MASTERS

Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarter-finals with a straight-game win, but PV Sindhu's campaign ended in the second round of the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament here on Thursday.

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November 22, 2024
Jena resets after Paris disappointment
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Jena resets after Paris disappointment

The 29-year-old has undergone a surgery on his left ankle and has shifted base to Reliance Foundation in Navi Mumbai

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November 22, 2024
We intend to do what Magnus did vs Anand: Gukesh's coach
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We intend to do what Magnus did vs Anand: Gukesh's coach

Carlsen suffered in some games but won them, says Gajewski who was also Anand's second in 2014 WC

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November 22, 2024
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Top players compete at India Padel Open

Top players from around the world will compete in the inaugural India Padel Open, a part of the CUPRA FIP Tour, that kicked off at the Bennett University in Greater Noida on Thursday.

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November 22, 2024
EC opposes Usha's fact-finding panels
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EC opposes Usha's fact-finding panels

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha's appointment of a 'factfinding commission, on complaints regarding the \"functioning and election process\" of three State Olympic Associations (SOA) has been opposed by the IOA executive council.

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November 22, 2024
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BATTLE OF REDEMPTION

Australia are raring to go after losing the last four Test series against India. The visitors have landed in Perth after a 3-0 loss to NZ at home

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November 22, 2024
Rohit Sharma set to join team on Nov 24
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Rohit Sharma set to join team on Nov 24

India skipper Rohit Sharma who missed the first Test due to the birth of his child is all set to join the team in Perth on Nov 24. The development was confirmed by the team management.

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November 22, 2024
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Bumrah hopes to chart his own Dath as captain

There is a vast difference between how the world views J asprit Bumrah and the way he sees himself.

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November 22, 2024
Have to be ready to take a few blows: Pujara
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Have to be ready to take a few blows: Pujara

Marnus Labuschagne wants to \"pull off a Pujara\".

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November 22, 2024
Amid rising pollution, EV sales fall off a cliff in Delhi
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Amid rising pollution, EV sales fall off a cliff in Delhi

No incentive, won't buy. That appears to be the message coming through from dismayed consumers in Delhi after the state government failed to renew road tax and registration benefits on electric cars and two wheelers this September.

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November 22, 2024
India, UK can look at tech collaboration in Al: Goyal
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India, UK can look at tech collaboration in Al: Goyal

India and the UK can have a technological collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence learnings, telemedicine, climate modelling, precision farming and organic chemicals, commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said.

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November 22, 2024
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KENYA DROPS AIRPORT DEAL WITH ADANI AFTER US INDICTMENTS

Kenyan President William Ruto said on Thursday he had ordered the cancellation of a procurement process that had been expected to award control of the country's main airport to India's Adani Group after its founder was indicted in the United States.

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November 22, 2024
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Adani's US indictment rocks group stocks and bonds alike

Investor sentiment shaken as charges against Adani led to market losses

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November 22, 2024
New-look CPI may sport price data from e-c0mmerce
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New-look CPI may sport price data from e-c0mmerce

India may include e-commerce pricing data, among other items, ahead of setting a new base year to measure retail inflation as part of a broader initiative to better reflect contemporary consumer spending patterns.

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November 22, 2024