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BJP will get two-thirds majority: Rajnath Singh https://ift.tt/GAOuQyx

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BJP is the 'only party which challenged the credibility crises' parties faced, he said. "Anyone who reads our manifesto will find that we have fulfilled all our promises. We have even acted on issues promised during the Jan Sangh days. BJP has emerged as the symbol of credibility in Indian politics. India's stature has grown internationally since Narendra Modi took over reins of the country in 2014," he claimed.

Heat stress may wipe out 4.5% of India’s GDP, cost 34mn jobs by 2030 https://ift.tt/mkgOtBo

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​​The challenge for India is to meet its growing cooling needs without adding to its greenhouse gas emissions and it ispossible through use of innovative technologies that would also help emissions significantly and create nearly 3.7 million jobs, according to the report, ‘Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector’.

Lava approaches key Hawaiian highway as 2 volcanoes erupt simultaneously https://ift.tt/WIgZfNp

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The state had already activated its emergency operations center and put National Guard on standby. Authorities urged children, the elderly, and those with respiratory illnesses to stay indoors.

Emotions rule bypolls, Shivpal says call Akhilesh 'Chhote Netaji' https://ift.tt/yfM7a4n

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In Mainpuri, where SP has fielded Akhilesh's wife Dimple Yadav, the husband-wife duo, along with uncle Shivpal Yadav have been appealing for votes in the name of Mulayam Singh. The primary focus is to remind voters of the family-like bond MSY had with the people of Mainpuri. Even the BJP is mindful of his immense popularity in the region and leaders, including CM Yogi Adityanath, have been paying tributes to him in their addresses before moving on to attack the SP.

As Gujarat votes today, focus on urban and tribal constituencies https://ift.tt/aUGPDTm

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While BJP continues to hold sway over the urban seats, the fledgling AAP has managed to rattle the equilibrium, nowhere more than in the diamond city of Surat. Out of 12 assembly seats in Surat, AAP has made its presence felt in at least three seats and that is no comfort for either BJP or Congress.

Confirmed! Rosie Ramsey to appear in ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Christmas special https://ift.tt/4qsXSQF

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Renowned podcaster, author and TV broadcaster Rosie Ramsey has been confirmed as the first contestant in the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Christmas special.

U.S. third-quarter economic growth revised up; goods trade deficit widens in October https://ift.tt/FYyRZqn

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Gross domestic product increased at a 2.9% annualized rate, the Commerce Department said in its second estimate of third-quarter GDP. That was revised up from the 2.6% pace reported last month. The economy had contracted at a 0.6% rate in the second quarter. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast GDP growth would be raised to a 2.7% rate.

Donald Trump’s claims of ‘absolute majority’ dismissed by US federal judge in civil lawsuit over 2020 elections https://ift.tt/nSuvL1Z

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In a legal action regarding his attempt to alter the results of the presidential election held in the US in 2020, a federal court in Washington dismissed former US President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity.

Bird flu: Here’s everything you need to know about the deadliest avian influenza outbreak in history https://ift.tt/T4mtgYa

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According to scientists, avian influenza offers a modest risk to people.

The most searched celebrities on Google in 2022; Check full list here https://ift.tt/043OLCh

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The year has been full of celebrity news, from celebrities' death to controversial court cases, bursting and blossoming love, and whatnot. With 2022 marking an end in just 32 days, let us see which stars were most searched on google in 2022

UN report says Great Barrier Reef should be under ‘in danger’ list of world heritage sites https://ift.tt/pcV6FR1

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Scientists warn the Great Barrier Reef must be put on the World Heritage sites “in danger” list and that urgent action to rescue it must be taken.

Cars, aircraft and trains: Sanctions-hit Russia asks India to send parts for 500 products https://ift.tt/vGSUMFH

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Western sanctions have crippled supplies of some crucial products in Russia. Airlines are experiencing an acute shortage of parts because almost all planes are foreign-made. Car parts are also in demand, with global automakers having left the market.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet anime: Here’s everything you need to know https://ift.tt/axCTXtO

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The spotting of Sprigatito and the Paldea Region could be the beginning of something new. A new anime, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, could be coming out soon.

Stormzy releases music video for new song, ‘This Is What I Mean’ with Amaarae and Ms Banks https://ift.tt/fRHZuqx

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The famous rapper and songwriter Stormzy dropped the music video for ‘This Is What I Mean’. The video is a banger and features Amaarae and Ms Banks.

Tesla's Austin headquarters gets GOAT statue of Elon Musk. Watch video https://ift.tt/QI45GmH

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Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter and Tesla, is the subject of a new monument.

India's SARAS telescope gives clues to first stars, galaxies of universe https://ift.tt/wgvRJ25

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The Shaped Antenna measurement of the background Radio Spectrum 3 (SARAS) telescope -- indigenously designed and built at RRI -- was deployed over Dandiganahalli Lake and Sharavati backwaters in northern Karnataka in early 2020.

Pandav Nagar murder: Police after recovering body parts searched fridges in houses opposite Delhi's Ramlila Ground https://ift.tt/wIp739B

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Singh, who is a local property dealer, informed that there are about 500 houses in Block-20 and there are many such blocks in the area. "You can imagine how massive the search operation was but they didn't get anything from here," he said. Other residents, who did not want to be named, recalled similar experiences of how their fridges were checked.

Need more direct and indirect tax reforms: Tarun Bajaj https://ift.tt/Hnu0OrU

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With regard to direct taxes, there is a need to "fix the capital gains on all fronts. Second is the personal income tax and the third is to rewrite the code itself to simplify it," Bajaj told ET in an interview. "If you do that, litigation will reduce," he said, laying down the agenda for reform.

Stock Radar: Buy Birlasoft for a target of Rs 345, says Gaurav Bissa https://ift.tt/hlv0aCb

I-T wing's lens on offshore payments by Indian companies now https://ift.tt/Di9dEuV

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Till now, enquiries carried out by the FAIU pertained to hidden assets of residents - their overseas bank accounts, shareholdings in closely held foreign firms and links with discretionary trusts floated in tax havens.

Eye on clean energy, government aims to build small modular N-reactors https://ift.tt/f3GK2nj

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Kanchipuram, Chennai top in export of musical instruments https://ift.tt/ioWqDUl

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India exported $22 million worth of musical instruments and their accessories in the first half of this financial year, as against $38.5 million in the entire 2021-22, as learning music became one of the most favoured hobbies across the world in the past two years when the Covid-19 pandemic forced people to stay indoors.

Pay Rs 152 crore for MGNREGA fund 'diversion': Centre to KCR government https://ift.tt/reJR5Kg

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According to sources, high expenditure in certain blocks in Telangana under MGNREGA had raised red flags in the ministry. A central team was deployed from June 9 to 12 and it found that "non-permissible work (like construction of fish drying platforms or staggered trenches in forest areas) was undertaken under MGNREGA".

The Kardashians season 2 finale: Here's what Kim revealed about daughter North West's birth https://ift.tt/sy5ES3u

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The Kardashians finale episode of the second season saw Kim Kardashian attend the Paris Fashion Week with her daughter, North. Kourtney and Travis hosted a blended family dinner while the family also discussed the name of Khloe’s second baby.

Messi helps give Argentina peace of mind with victory over Mexico https://ift.tt/tVpI6K9

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Argentina beat Mexico 2-0 at the Lusail Stadium thanks to second-half goals from Messi and Enzo Fernandez to climb to second place in Group C, a point behind Poland.

India v New Zealand ODI News Updates LIVE: Williamson wins toss at second ODI, Kiwis set to field first https://ift.tt/BzyqLCm

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India Inc likely to hand out lower salary hikes this fiscal https://ift.tt/OgfBS3Q

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Not all sectors will see a reduction in pay increases though. Some sectors, including hospitality, travel, tourism, consumer/FMCG and power, are outperforming others and will give employees better hikes than FY22, as per data from about 300 companies, most of them multinationals.

Actor Beverly D'Angelo reveals a recipe of turkey ex-Al Pacino adores. See details https://ift.tt/aSBGPoe

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Beverly D'Angelo will prepare a dish that visitors, including her ex-Al Pacino, cannot resist.

Sober or bright? Europe faces holidays during energy crunch https://ift.tt/Nfys6Hu

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Fewer lights are sparkling from the centerpiece tree at the famed Strasbourg Christmas market, which attracts 2 million people every year, as the French city seeks to reduce public energy consumption by 10% this year. From Paris to London, city officials are limiting hours of holiday illumination, and many have switched to more energy-efficient LED lights or renewable energy sources.

Gujarat polls: In Congress bastion, BJP looks to make gains with water, caste promises https://ift.tt/rwfESG3

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Banaskantha has Congress candidates such as Geniben Thakor, Nathabhai Patel and Jignesh Mevani who can punch above their party's weight. BJP is actively campaigning on the futility of voting for a Congress leader when the party is not in power.

Lumberton Walmart shooting leaves one injured on Black Friday, gunman at large https://ift.tt/w3GWj2O

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Police are investigating the Walmart shooting on Black Friday in Lumberton. There are no casualties, but one person was hospitalised after the shooting inside the 5070 Fayetteville Road business.

Black Friday: Inflation weighs down buyers seeking deals ahead of holidays https://ift.tt/K3kJVBi

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This Black Friday, the shopkeepers expect their buyers to purchase, look for deals in their stores, and be online to window shop, but are weighed down because of inflation.

Truss & Johnson join voices against Sunak over onshore wind farms https://ift.tt/BaukeTl

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Both Truss and Johnson signed an amendment to the government's Levelling Up legislation brought by Tory MP Simon Clarke - who served in Truss's cabinet - which would ease current restrictions on onshore wind. It's their first public act of dissent against Sunak's government.

CBI files first charge sheet against 7 in excise case https://ift.tt/nME91Gx

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On November 16, a local court permitted Dinesh Arora, an alleged aide of Sisodia, to turn approver in the scandal. The CBI had moved the Court seeking permission to turn co-accused (Arora) into a witness, submitting that he had cooperated with the investigation. As per available information, having got Arora's "confession" recorded before a Judicial Magistrate, the CBI is likely to summon Sisodia again for further questioning.

Supreme Court takes umbrage at litigant calling apex court judge "terrorist", issues show cause https://ift.tt/d8HnxNu

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"You have to be sent inside the jail for a few months then you will realise," a bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli told the man while terming the allegations made by him "scandalous". "You cannot just make any allegations against a judge of the Supreme Court," the bench said, chastising the man.

Akhand bharat is history. This is the time of maha akhand bharat: Times Group VC & MD Samir Jain https://ift.tt/fPlWaVX

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He also spoke of the ‘new Akhand Bharat’ that the ‘Ram-Lakhan’ of PM Narendra Modi and Shah are on the cusp of heralding. Pluralism, he said, is the cornerstone of the Times Group philosophy.

‘Love Island’ winner Finley Tapp says he looks forward to the return of Winter series https://ift.tt/KNotvz0

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The second season of Love Island’s winter edition is coming back to ITV2 after two years, and 2020’s winner Finley Tapp is excited about the same. The official date is yet not confirmed, but it will air in early 2023.

Gujarat Assembly Polls: Old order intact even as AAP's poll promises find takers in 14 tribal seats https://ift.tt/UhLAbv0

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While the party did see some electoral success in the Surat civic election in 2020, it remains a novelty across 14 tribal seats of South Gujarat that a section of voters said they would want to try out. "We have seen the BJP and Congress for years. They (AAP) have come as a new option. It is like people getting used to travelling to Goa and trying out Dang forests," Chirag Vasava, a native, said over a cup of tea in Waghai in Dang district.

Alaskan native Marry Peltola bags full term in house. See details https://ift.tt/kCgrMNp

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United States Representative and the first Alaska native in Congress, Marry Peltola, has been elected to a full term in the House. Following the death of Republican Representative Don Young, Peltola won a special election to the seat. She has been contracted for two years to work for Alaskans.

India seeks Zakir Naik’s extradition from Qatar https://ift.tt/iKqkp0Y

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Naik fled to Malaysia in 2016, just before the National Investigation Agency started a probe against him. Naik fled to Malaysia in 2016, just before the National Investigation Agency started a probe against him.

Jerusalem blasts near bus stops kill 16-year-old student, injure 14 others https://ift.tt/qGxgt1N

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A 16-year-old student was killed in massive twin blasts that shook the city of Jerusalem on Wednesday.

World Cup 2022: Germany’s players cover mouths during team photo to protest FIFA’s rainbow armband rule https://ift.tt/eYCuWi6

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After FIFA proposed fining players who sported the ‘OneLove’ rainbow armband, the German soccer team protested on Wednesday by covering their lips in a team photo before World Cup 2022 match against Japan.

India hosts Iran's deputy FM to push Eurasian link https://ift.tt/Q1vkz0n

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Connectivity via the International North-South Transport Corridor and Chabahar Port figured high on the agenda of the meeting, said people aware of the matter. Southeast Asian countries including Vietnam are also keen to use the Chabahar Port to push trade ties in the region.

Gujarat Assembly Polls: Rajkot key to BJP's Saurashtra battle https://ift.tt/FitOp1l

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Aware of the widespread anti-incumbency it is facing, the BJP has changed all the four sitting candidates from Rajkot city. While former chief minister and sitting Rajkot (West) MLA Vijay Rupani had bowed out of the contest, the BJP has denied tickets to sitting Rajkot (East) MLA and minister of state for transport Arvind Raiyani, Rajkot (South) MLA Govind Patel and Rajkot (Rural) MLA Lakhabhai Sagathiya.

Telangana Police busts racket providing fake educational certificates https://ift.tt/JihNnvc

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Elderly Couple dies in plane crash on their way to Thanksgiving dinner with family in North Carolina https://ift.tt/8KiQ4zv

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The elderly couple flew from St Louis, Missouri, to North Carolina to have thanksgiving dinner with their family. Authorities reported that the pilot informed them that one engine wasn’t making as much power as the other.

‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ final trailer out; Check all details here https://ift.tt/qN3iZg0

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The latest and most amazing final trailer for ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’, also known as Knives Out 2, features Detective Benoit Blanc taking on a new case.

Thinking of quitting Twitter? Here's the right way to do it https://ift.tt/XIsBw1i

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Aside from the site going dark, there are also risks user data could be breached in a cyberattack while the usual defences are down. Twitter was exposed in a massive cyberattack in August this year. A hacker was able to extract the personal details, including phone numbers and email addresses, of 5.4 million users.

Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council paper cites problems with perception indices https://ift.tt/GKMXyZm

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Since these indices are inputs into the World Governance Indicators, the World Bank should ensure greater transparency and accountability from these institutions, the EAC said. In a series of tweets, the PMEAC said these indices are primarily based on the opinions of a tiny group of unknown "experts".

No distinction between adopted, biological child on job on compassionate grounds: Karnataka HC https://ift.tt/iMVqjtX

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Several FPIs, AIFs get tax notice for errors in returns https://ift.tt/HCsJW8K

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These tax red flags include errors in capital gains tax computations, erroneous declarations, suppression of income and wrong exemption claims, people with direct knowledge of the matter told ET. The notices were sent in October and up to November 15 and largely relate to tax returns for FY22.