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Digital Life Certificates: A Challenge for India's Elderly

India's elderly struggle with obtaining digital life certificates due to lack of digital skills or technology access. The government's digital life certificate campaign uses face authentication technology, but has logistical issues.




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Judge agrees to special prosecutor's request to pause federal case against Trump

A federal judge has agreed to Special Prosecutor Jack Smith's request to pause the election interference case against US President-elect Donald Trump in the first indication that cases against him are crumbling.




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ACB Files Case Against Female Officer for Alleged Corruption In Livelihood Generation Scheme

While self-employment schemes in Jammu and Kashmir aim to support youth employment, allegations of corruption have surfaced. Anti-graft panel registered an FIR against former Assistant Director Employment Shabnam Arif Mir and others for allegedly accepting bribes from a local dealership.




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Fake PMO officer asked to appear before Srinagar's special court on Nov 27

The Enforcement Directorate files a prosecution complaint against a fraudster from Gujrat Kiran Patel. The conman has been asked to appear before a court in Srinagar on November 27.




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No salaries for Rural Development Department employees in Reasi; poor performance cited

In an exemplary action against laxity in rural development projects, Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan has ordered the withholding of salaries for the entire Rural Development Department, including engineering staff, citing unsatisfactory progress on developmental works.




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Trump shuts out Haley, but Ramaswamy may get senior role in new admin

US President-elect Donald Trump has shut the door on Nikki Haley declaring that he won't be inviting her to join his administration, but another Indian American, Vivek Ramaswamy, may get a senior role.




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Bengal by-polls: TMC leader writes to ECI seeking intervention on crucial issues

Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O'Brien wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday, seeking the latter's intervention on issues pertaining to upcoming by-elections for 6 assembly constituencies in West Bengal.




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IIT Madras, ISRO to study spacecraft & launch vehicle-related thermal management

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Monday announced a collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for research in 'Fluid and Thermal Sciences'.




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Delhi HC orders ESIC to give benefits to victim whose Covid scheme claim rejected for 'more salary'

The Delhi High Court has directed the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to extend all benefits under the Covid scheme to the wife of a deceased whose claim was rejected on the ground that the workman was drawing salary above the prescribed limits.




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Donald Trump calls Putin, urges de-escalation of Ukraine conflict

US President-elect Donald Trump urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to avoid any escalation in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine in a recent phone call.




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La Liga: Barcelona Stumbles as Real Madrid Rises

FC Barcelona lost 1-0 to Real Sociedad, leaving them six points clear of Real Madrid in La Liga. Real Madrid won 4-0 against Osasuna, but suffered significant injuries to key players.




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Australian and German researchers find cure for deadly skin disease 'TEN'

Researchers from Australia and Germany have for the first time cured patients suffering from toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), a deadly skin disease.




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Nimrat Kaur says friendship too makes people jealous as dating rumours with Abhishek Bachchan emerge

Actress Nimrat Kaur recently shared a humorous reel about friendships that make people jealous, amidst dating rumours with her "Dasvi" co-star Abhishek Bachchan.




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'Bigg Boss 18': Time god Vivian DSena, Rajat Dalal indulge in war-of-words again

It is very clear that contestants Vivian Dsena and Rajat Dalal are nemesis in the show and the two will once again end up engaging in a war-of-words in the upcoming episode.




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RBI Approves In-Solutions Global for Prepaid Payment Instruments

In-Solutions Global Ltd (ISG) has been granted authorisation by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to establish a payment system for the issuance and operation of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI).




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India leads global AI adoption, 30pc firms maximising AI value: Report

India leads Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption with 30 per cent of companies in the country having maximised AI's value potential -- surpassing the global average of 26 per cent, according to a report.




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Pakistan win exposes serious flaws in Australia's batting, says coach Gillespie

Following Pakistan's first ODI series win in Australia happening after 22 years, interim white-ball head coach Jason Gillespie said his bowlers exposed some flaws in the hosts' batting line-up.




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High-speed internet behind increased Australian obesity? Study finds link

New research has found a link between high-speed internet activities and Australia's growing rate of obesity.




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SC dismisses Prajwal Revanna's bail plea in sex scandal case

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a bail petition filed by Karnataka's sensational sex video case prime accused and former MP Prajwal Revanna, who is the grandson of former PM H.D. Deve Gowda.




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Society should understand God is same for all: K'taka Minister on entry of Dalits in temples

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has stated that Dalits are not allowed inside temples at many places across the state.




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Approach lower court for bail, Calcutta HC tells Sandip Ghosh

The Calcutta High Court on Monday refused to hear the bail plea from R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital's former Principal Sandip Ghosh in connection with the multi-crore financial irregularities case.




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Arvind Kejriwal highlights Delhi govt schools' makeover

Ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, AAP Convener and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday highlighted the strides made by government schools here, claiming that students from poor families are now clearing exams like NEET and IIT-JEE.




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Vikrant Massey Stirs Controversy For Saying "Muslims Are Not In Danger"; Netizens Call Him "Opportunist"

The 12th Fail actor is being heavily criticised for his recent stance on the safety of Muslims in the country. He also referred to India as the most livable country in present times.




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Uddhav Thackeray defends Rahul Gandhi after PM's jibe on Balasaheb

Shiv Sena (UBT) President and former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray grappled salvos by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies, at the height of the Assembly poll campaign.




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Rural consumption of FMCG goods surged 60 pc over last 2 years: Report

There has been a 60 per cent rise in the average FMCG basket size among India's rural consumers in the last two years, driven by a growing preference for convenience products, according to the latest Group M and Kantar report released on Monday.




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Cybercrime Surge in Tamil Nadu: A Call for Vigilance

Tamil Nadu Police warns of a surge in cybercrimes, with Chennai and Coimbatore residents particularly affected. The police urge the public to report scams to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) within 24 hours.




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Kamal Haasan asks fans not to call him 'Ulaganayagan'; says 'artist must not be elevated above art'

The legendary actor took to social media to ask his fans not to refer to him by the title of 'Ulaganayagan', the reaction of his fans is worth taking note of.




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How Rashami Desai deals with trolls, social media negativity; talks about Bigg Boss 13 [Exclusive]

In an exclusive conversation with International Business Times, India, Rashami Desai spoke about her stint on BB 13, when things about her personal life were blown out of proportion, how the industry has changed over the years after the OTT boom, whether she will be part of any more reality shows, and more. Read on.




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Maha polls: Yogi Adityanath to hold three rallies, campaign for Dy CM Fadnavis

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to visit poll-bound Maharashtra on Tuesday where he will address three public meetings and campaign for Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, including several other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates.




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Maha Polls: PM Modi to address three rallies in poll-bound Maharashtra today

With less than a week to go for campaigning to end in poll-bound Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address three public meetings on Tuesday and campaign for MahaYuti candidates in the state.




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Delhi-NCR grapples with pollution as air quality dips ; AQI level 'very poor'

Delhi-NCR continues to grapple with hazardous air quality levels, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining at 355, classified as 'very poor.'




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Former cricketer Sanjay Bangar's son undergoes hormonal transformation, now identifies self as transwoman 'Anaya'

Aryan Bangar, formerly son of cricketer Sanjay Bangar, now identifies as a transwoman and goes by the name of Anaya.




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SC extends interim anticipatory bail of Malayalam actor Siddique in rape case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended for a week the interim anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique, who faces alleged charges of raping an actress.




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Isha Koppikar reveals Timmy Narang wanted 'divorce', says he handled it 'irresponsibly'

Isha Koppikar has said that the way Timmy Narang handled their divorce was quite irresponsible.




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Tamil Nadu issues Yellow Alert for 16 districts, valid until Nov 15 [see affected areas]

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert from November 12 to November 15, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Chennai and 15 other districts in Tamil Nadu.




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Suniel shares pictures with Akshay, Paresh Rawal: Dhoom Dhadaka Orchestra is back

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty shared photographs with his "Hera Pheri" co-stars Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. He said that the iconic "Dhoom Dhadaka Orchestra" is back.




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Rupali Ganguly sues stepdaughter Esha Verma; seeks Rs 50 crore in defamation case

In the notice, it was clarified that Rupali Ganguly was friends with Ashwin Verma for 12 years, before he separated from his second wife, Esha Verma's mother, in 2009. It was also said that Ganguly, along with Verma, tried to help Esha get a break into the entertainment industry, by providing opportunities for photoshoots and making special arrangements for auditions




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Ali Fazal to share screen space with Phoebe Waller-Bridge in 'Rule Breakers'

Indian actor Ali Fazal will be seen starring alongside Hollywood star Phoebe Waller-Bridge in the upcoming film "Rule Breakers". He called the actress a powerhouse of talent and that her addition has lifted the film to greater heights.




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Trump names Lee Zeldin as Environmental Protection Agency administrator

US President-elect Donald Trump has selected former New York Representative Lee Zeldin to serve as his administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.




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Centre releases funds for rural local bodies in Kerala, Meghalaya

The Centre on Tuesday said it has released 15th Finance Commission grants for FY25 for rural local bodies in Kerala worth Rs 266.8 crore, along with Rs 27 crore for rural local bodies in Meghalaya (for FY22), for addressing location-specific needs.




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Smart snacking grows 1.2 times faster than traditional snacks in India

As urban consumers increasingly seek health-oriented products, smart snacking in India has grown 1.2 times faster than traditional snacks, according to a report on Tuesday.




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Sooni Taraporevala's drama series 'Waack Girls' to premiere on Nov 22

Sooni Taraporevala, who has done the scriptwriting for "Mississippi Masala", "The Namesake" and Oscar-nominated "Salaam Bombay!", next directorial "Waack Girls" is all set to premiere on November 22.




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ED raids multiple locations in Bengal over hawala case with Jharkhand links

The officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are conducting raids at multiple locations in West Bengal since Tuesday morning.




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55 held for attack on government officials in Telangana

Police in Telangana's Vikarabad district on Tuesday arrested 55 people in connection with an attack on district officials during a public hearing for the proposed 'Pharma Village'.




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Minister Zameer Ahmad's 'Kaala Kumaraswamy' remark draws flak; JD(S) demands apology, resignation

The Janata Dal (S) demanded public apology and resignation of Minister for Waqf and Tourism Zameer Ahmad Khan over his racist remarks against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy.




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Amir Khan reacts to Pathaan's last scene; says "you can't get too upset with Shah Rukh and Salman"

Amir Khan claimed in an interview that he has not watched the entire film but has only watched the last scene because it went viral.




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Prabhas loves this song from Pawan Kalyan's Jalsa; moved by its lyrics

Prabhas also mentioned that songs play a crucial role in cinema and that great music can elevate the emotional experience of a movie.




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Baku climate talks: India not attending World Leaders Climate Action Summit

India is not attending the two-day World Leaders Climate Action Summit (WLCAS) beginning Tuesday with country statements at the 2024 UN climate conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan that is focussed heavily on securing a new climate finance target for countries most vulnerable to climate impacts.




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Hollywood star Kal Penn visits Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah set; clicks selfies with cast [PICS]

In the pictures, Kal Penn is seen posing with the show's producer Asit Kumarr Modi as well as the star cast – Dilip Joshi, Sunayana Fozdar, Mandar Chandwadkar, Ambika Ranjankar, Munmun Dutta, Monaz Mevawalla, Shyam Pathak, Kiran Bhatt, Tanmay Vekaria, and Balwinder Singh Suri.




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Union Minister Kumaraswamy spotlights 'revolutionary changes' in India's health sector

A major revolution has been carried out in building a healthy India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, stated Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday.