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States to submit street children rehabilitation plan to Supreme Court by Nov 15 https://ift.tt/2ZGIPfY

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The apext court has specifically directed state governments/Union Trritories to file status reports of their implementation of the Standard Operating Procedure for Care and Protection of Children in Street Situations prepared by NCPCR in 2020.

Taxman widens 'Pandora Papers' probe against Indians https://ift.tt/3pVskr6

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Beyond disclosing their ownership in existing foreign assets, people named in the Pandora expose are being told to spell out details of bank accounts which no longer exist and were closed long ago, firms that were dissolved, directorships in overseas firms and tax residency status over the past 16 years.

Watch: PM Modi gets warm welcome by the Indian diaspora at hotel in Glasgow https://ift.tt/3CK4xxy

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Centre revives All-India Judicial Service proposal to centrally recruit judges https://ift.tt/2Y3d2EZ

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​​ET had, in December 2019, reported that the government's proposal had received mixed response from various states and high courts. ET had then reported that eight states had opposed the move and five had voiced some reservations about it.

T20 World Cup 2021: Another day, another defeat for India against New Zealand, Fans disheartened https://ift.tt/3ByoXsj

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Fuel prices hike News Live Updates: Petrol, diesel prices up by 35 paise today, hiked for sixth consecutive day https://ift.tt/3btjMPF

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High valuations not a deterrent for India deals: Partners' CEO https://ift.tt/3pY6rqX

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"Private market investors have to pay aggressive multiples to access India's growth potential. Yes, it's a high price, but per unit of growth, it can be reasonable, and we are willing to pay a full and fair price for the investments that fit our themes and meet our criteria," David Layton, chief executive and head of private equity, told ET in an exclusive interaction.

T20 World Cup: India staring at league stage exit https://ift.tt/3vZWdr4

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The loss against the Kiwis has pushed India on the brink of a league stage exit though technically they are still not out.

100 Crore vaccination to further speed up economic recovery: Assocham president Vineet Agarwal https://ift.tt/3jUm8LV

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Assocham president Vineet Agarwal said a large section of unvaccinated people including children could, however, pose a challenge to India's recovery.

PM Modi meets his Spanish counterpart, German Chancellor and Indonesian President in Italy https://ift.tt/3jVtyid

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COP26 climate summit: PM Modi to launch important initiatives in Glasgow, says Indian Envoy to UK https://ift.tt/3nE3F7y

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Sharad Pawar had links with Dawood Ibrahim, says BJP leader Kirit Somaiya https://ift.tt/3BqNiA4

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Meanwhile, Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik took potshots over a meeting between family members of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede and BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, saying "the genie is out of the bottle."

Punjab: Sunil Jakhar takes jibe at CM Channi-led govt for no print ad on Indira Gandhi death anniversary https://ift.tt/3nJyec6

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CM Yogi performs 'Jal Abhishek' at Ram temple, offers Kabul river water sent by an Afghan girl https://ift.tt/3pZhTmp

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Passage opened for movement of two-wheelers, ambulance at Tikri border: SKM https://ift.tt/2ZDvxkl

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In a statement, the SKM said it has already stated that the Delhi Police move comes under pressure from the Supreme Court hearings, and that it is keeping a watch on all developments before collective decisions are taken.

CBI makes first arrest in corruption case against ex-Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh https://ift.tt/3EvweuG

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The agency has booked Deshmukh and other unidentified accused under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) section related to criminal conspiracy and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act for an "attempt to obtain undue advantage for improper and dishonest performance of public duty".

We were not brave enough: Virat Kohli on India's loss against New Zealand at T20 World Cup https://ift.tt/3w97S71

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India are scheduled to play Afghanistan on November 3, Scotland on November 5 and Namibia on November 8, which will wind up the league stage of the T20 showpiece.

T20 WC: Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell star as New Zealand thrash India by 8 wickets https://ift.tt/3Cz9Z6q

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​​ Chasing 111, New Zealand got off to a decent start as openers Martin Guptill and Daryl Mitchell stitched a 24-run stand. Jasprit Bumrah gave India the first breakthrough when he dismissed Guptill in the fourth over.

G20 leaders vow to take steps to boost supply of Covid vaccines in developing countries https://ift.tt/3BzaNad

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"Recognising that vaccines are among the most important tools against the pandemic, and reaffirming that extensive COVID-19 immunization is a global public good, we will advance our efforts to ensure timely, equitable and universal access to safe, affordable, quality and effective vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics.

T20 WC: Boult, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell star as New Zealand thrash India by 8 wickets https://ift.tt/3pUd65q

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With this defeat, India has now lost two games in the ongoing tournament while New Zealand has bounced back after losing the first match.

Three more Zika virus found in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur https://ift.tt/3nI5d0m

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The first case of the virus was also confirmed in an IAF personnel on October 23. However, the 22 persons, including the family members, relatives and close contacts of the first case had tested negative for the virus.

PM Modi to attend second session of G20 Summit on climate change today; likely to meet Merkel https://ift.tt/3EtkfxK

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PM Modi also said that he highlighted aspects relating to India's contributions in the global fight against COVID-19, the vision of 'One Earth, One Health', furthering innovation in healthcare, the need for resilient global supply chains and leveraging technology for human empowerment.

Xi Jinping hasn’t left China in 21 months. Covid may be only part of the reason. https://ift.tt/3mtNydl

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The ostensible reason for Xi’s lack of foreign travel is COVID-19, though officials have not said so explicitly. It is also a calculation that has reinforced a deeper shift in China’s foreign and domestic policy.

Kannada film star Puneeth Rajkumar’s last rites today at Kanteerava Studios, with full state honours https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India ready to produce over 5 billion Covid vaccine doses next year: PM Modi at G20 https://ift.tt/3bsWUQ8

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The prime minister in his intervention at the session on "global economy and global health" also flagged the issue of facilitating international travel and talked about the mechanism of mutual recognition of vaccine certification as a means of achieving this, according to the text of his intervention shared by his office.

US Federal Reserve set to begin stimulus taper amid sticky inflation https://ift.tt/3pONuHj

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Controlling inflation is one of the Fed's top priorities, and its high level this year has tested the bank's policy of keeping its benchmark interest rate at zero for longer than in the past to spur a return to full employment.

Saudi-Iran 'proxy wars' play out in embattled Lebanon https://ift.tt/2ZNEUOd

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The crisis erupted Friday when Saudi Arabia gave Lebanon's ambassador 48 hours to leave the country, recalled its envoy from Beirut and suspended all imports from Lebanon.

Drugs-on-cruise case: Munmun Dhamecha to be released from jail today https://ift.tt/3CrkJDU

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Earlier on Friday, the Bombay High Court issued a detailed bail order and asked all three bail applicants - Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant, Munmum Dhamecha-- to appear before the NCB Mumbai office every Friday, between 11.00 am to 2.00 pm to mark their presence.

PM Modi, French President Macron decide to expand Indo-Pacific partnership https://ift.tt/3w1QDnW

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The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the state of the wide-ranging India-France Strategic Partnership. The meeting acquired significance in the backdrop of AUKUS and submarine deal that saw Australia opting out of the submarine deal with France.

PM Narendra Modi pitches India as partner for G20 economic revival https://ift.tt/3mwcsJw

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The PM, according to the foreign secretary, stressed the need for resilient global supply chains, "one health, one earth" and collaboration for research and development in the health sector. The PM also referred to the global corporate tax--an idea he had presented at the 2014 G20 summit.

No need for a COVID-19 booster shot now, if people behave, says AIIMS Director Guleria https://ift.tt/2ZEAoRF

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"If you look at data emerging from outside where there is still a surge in the number of cases, you find that if the people are vaccinated even with the initial dose, the area is not seeing a surge in hospitalisation or large breakthrough infection. This suggests that the vaccine is holding out and is still effective in preventing severe disease or deaths," says Dr Guleria

G20 Summit News Live Updates: Second day of climate-focused summit today; Modi to meet Merkel and Pedro Sanchez https://ift.tt/2ZNxmuR

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Navy receives first P15B guided-missile destroyer https://ift.tt/3pSqTJK

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"Visakhapatnam - first of the indigenous P15B stealth guided-missile destroyers being built at Mazagon Dock, Mumbai delivered to Indian Navy on October 28, 2021," the Indian Navy said on Twitter.

'Let's Go Brandon': How this viral meme became a code for insulting Joe Biden https://ift.tt/3BGtcCd

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'WHO's approval for Covaxin will facilitate process of India helping others': MEA on vaccine inequities https://ift.tt/3CyZssa

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PM Modi, Pope discuss Covid-19, climate change & poverty https://ift.tt/2ZH3KPK

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The Modi government has also made efforts to rescue Christian community members stranded in conflict zones. Earlier this year, the PM met several key Church leaders in India.

Operational alert in place: From Chumbi Valley to Kibithu, China ups tension in the East https://ift.tt/3nHvonY

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The increased Chinese activity - multi-fold increase in the number of foot patrols by soldiers into the Indian side of the LAC, additional sorties by helicopters and UAVs, scaling up of visits by senior officers to forward posts - is combined with fresh recruitment of locals by the PLA.

British PM reassures over Queen Elizabeth's health https://ift.tt/3Bz6Xh7

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The Queen, who spent a night in hospital last week for "preliminary investigations", has since been following medical advice to recuperate and been conducting only light work. She cancelled a two-day trip to Northern Ireland last week while her appearance at the upcoming COP26 UN climate conference, which starts on Sunday in Scotland, has also been shelved.

PM Modi holds meeting with his Singaporean counterpart on sidelines of G20 Summit https://ift.tt/3EzNbUX

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T20 World Cup: England crush Australia by 8 wickets, inch closer to semifinals https://ift.tt/3CwXubJ

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Chris Jordan was the pick of England bowlers with figures of 3/17 while Tymal Mills and Chris Woakes took two wickets each.

Turkey deported 8,500 terror suspects since Syrian war began https://ift.tt/3jRm8fA

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Terror suspects from 102 countries were expelled, including 44 from the US and 1,075 from EU states, according to a ministry statement. In the first 10 months of this year, 61 suspects from eight EU countries were deported.

Vajpayee created Uttarakhand, Modi building it, says Amit Shah https://ift.tt/3GzmlxZ

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Seeking another term for his party in the state, Shah reminded people that Uttarakhand was created by former BJP prime minister, the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and it is being built by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

No shortcuts used to develop Covaxin: Renu Swarup, secretary, department of biotechnology https://ift.tt/3vVQMtj

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Swarup details how the pandemic has bolstered India's preparedness for various medical eventualities.

PM Modi meets his Italian counterpart Mario Mraghi in Rome https://ift.tt/3btvCJm

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Watch: Lava flows from summit in Hawaii volcano eruption https://ift.tt/3Etv7vE

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Will love for fish & football be enough to bridge the East-West gap as Mamata Banerjee attempts a foray into Goan politics? https://ift.tt/3pMlRP3

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The TMC has been spreading its wings beyond Bengal, but has only achieved any real success so far in the east, with legislators in the Assam, Manipur and Tripura state assemblies.

Byelections News Live Updates: Polls in three parliamentary constituencies, 30 assembly constituencies to be held today https://ift.tt/3CsRxw9

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West Indies beat Bangladesh to stay alive in T20 World Cup https://ift.tt/3mqS1gT

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The defending champions beat Bangladesh by three runs in a cricket thriller that went to the final ball on Friday, picking up the first win of their underwhelming title defense.

Pakistan score hat-trick of wins to inch closer to T20 World Cup semifinals https://ift.tt/3nDYPr2

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Adds match result) Dubai, Skipper Babar Azam hit a composed 51 while Asif Ali hit four sixes in the penultimate over as Pakistan completed a hat-trick of victories in the T20 World Cup with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan in a Super 12 Group 2 match, here on Friday.

PM Narendra Modi interacts with people of different communities in Rome https://ift.tt/2Zz4num

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Modi, who arrived here earlier in the day at the invitation of his Italian counterpart Mario Draghi, was received by him upon arrival at Palazzo Chigi, the seat of the Council of Ministers, for their first in-person meeting. He was also accorded a guard of honour.

ED's adjudicating authority can't act 'mechanically': HC https://ift.tt/3Cvujpc

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The Enforcement Directorate's adjudicating authority cannot act "mechanically", the Delhi High Court said, referring to the ED's handling of a letter from the Brazilian government that sought to freeze the bank accounts of Indian individuals and entities in connection with a money-laundering probe.