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Pakistan mosque blast that killed 100 was 'revenge against police' https://ift.tt/CdhM8l3

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Between 300 and 400 policemen had gathered for afternoon prayers at the compound's mosque on Monday in the provincial capital Peshawar when an entire wall and most of the roof were blown out, showering rubble on officers.

Manchester United eyes Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer as 'transfer target' after Christian Eriksen injury https://ift.tt/2trpYZV

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Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has emerged as a potential transfer target for Manchester United after Christian Eriksen's injury.

Budget 2023 LIVE Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present her fifth straight budget amid global slowdown https://ift.tt/MOWjzXV

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Wrestling row: Babita Phogat joins oversight committee https://ift.tt/QSBOhxA

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Formed by the Sports Ministry, the oversight committee is carrying out an enquiry into the allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment, intimidation, financial irregularities and administrative lapses of the WFI and its chief.

Need to work on our inefficiencies before products reach markets: Sanjiv Bajaj https://ift.tt/2ueLFdW

View: How the ‘Madoffs of Manhattan’ can unravel Gautam Adani’s empire https://ift.tt/H3QDYGd

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Despite its good reputation in New York’s finance circles, the Hindenburg name by no means translates into automatic success in Asia. Other conglomerates, such as China’s HNA Group and China Evergrande Group, had survived years of high-profile short sellers’ attacks and failed only when the political wind turned against them.

Russia-Ukraine War Live: US President says 'no' to sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine https://ift.tt/oDUy0TP

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Economic Survey 2023 LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present Economic Survey in Parliament today https://ift.tt/dls40wx

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Opposition seeks debate on Hindenburg, Guvs; govt says ready to discuss all issues under rules https://ift.tt/oD0leFT

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At an all-party meeting held on the eve of the session, the government assured it was willing to discuss all issues raised under rules and procedures. "We seek the opposition's cooperation in running Parliament smoothly. The government is ready to discuss all issues raised by the Opposition in accordance with Parliament rules," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said.

'Pakistan's human rights record has deteriorated drastically': India slams Pak at UN review meet https://ift.tt/0CHngUt

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Novak Djokovic back at top of ATP rankings; Sabalenka No. 2 in WTA https://ift.tt/eNIMuZr

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"You never know how much more time you have left, so, of course, I nurture and celebrate these moments of becoming No. 1 again and Grand Slam champion," the 35-year-old Djokovic said after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) in the final at Melbourne Park on Sunday night, "even more than I have, maybe ever in my career. I don't take it for granted."

India’s Budget to test Modi’s fiscal resolve ahead of 2024 vote https://ift.tt/xrLCi2J

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India recently restructured the world’s biggest food program and trimmed energy subsidies to enable about 1 trillion rupees ($12.3 billion) in government savings. A Bloomberg survey this month of more than 20 economists showed that the majority expects the budget from the fiscal year starting April to steer clear of populist measures and focus on strengthening manufacturing and creating jobs

Founders not involved in speculative activity, says Adani Group CFO https://ift.tt/uFXOLac

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The report said the Carmichael project's rail assets were transferred from AEL to the promoter's private company and the latter immediately wrote off their value, implying that AEL overstated revenue. However, AEL had fully booked the write-off on its books and the family company simply copied that accounting, as per the advice of the relevant auditor. "This is not ignorance or a mistake but a deliberate attempt to mislead," he said.

NIA seals Hurriyat Office in J&K under UAPA provisions https://ift.tt/5Ykrlif

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​​Officials of the NIA attached the Hurriyat office at Rajbagh in the presence of media persons. The NIA's attachment notice said the premises where the APHC office is located is partly owned by Nayeem Ahmed Khan, who is in jail.

Khrisha Shah: Everything you need to know about Jai Anmol Ambani's wife https://ift.tt/Bb1OhPV

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Khrisha Shah got married to Anmol Ambani last year. Here’s all about her educational and professional background.

Twitter removes ‘Direct Message’ button on Android and iOS https://ift.tt/2S51tMK

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Twitter has reportedly removed the Direct Message (DM) button on its Android and iOS mobile apps. The move is said to be part of the company's efforts to simplify its user interface and make it more user-friendly. The DM button was previously located on the top navigation bar of the mobile app, but it has now been removed.

Earthquake news live updates: Strong quake in northwest Iran kills at least three people, injures ver 300 https://ift.tt/PIxQhvM

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‘Juvenile Justice’ gets canceled after season 1 on Netflix. Know why https://ift.tt/xI5ZuXJ

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The K-drama series "Juvenile Justice" has been terminated by Netflix after its first season, which premiered in 2022.

Conviction rate has to go up if India's law & order situation has to improve, says Amit Shah https://ift.tt/Ibt7VAi

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Canada's conviction rate was 62%, Israel's 93%, England's 80% and America's 90%, while India stood at 50%, he said after laying the foundation stone of Karnataka campus of National Forensic Science University at Dharwad.

Uttar Pradesh: Several injured in fire at Magh Mela in Prayagraj https://ift.tt/Si4TotI

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Shah Rukh Khan reveals reaction of son AbRam after watching Pathaan https://ift.tt/Kf9nLqm

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Shah Rukh Khan shared his son AbRam's response after watching Pathaan. He held his well-known "Ask Me Anything" session on Twitter to connect with his followers and celebrate the film's success.

12 cheetahs from South Africa to land in India next month https://ift.tt/ptShJLM

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A batch of 12 cheetahs will be flown to the country from South Africa next month. The translocation of additional 12 big cats will take the total number of re-introduced cheetahs in India to 20. Eight cheetahs - five female and three male - were brought in from Namibia to Kuno National Park (KNP) in MP in September 2022.

Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul hammer attack: Court releases recordings. See details https://ift.tt/7pLshi3

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In connection with the attack on former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul, the San Francisco Superior Court released some crucial recordings on Friday.

Mohsin Shaikh Murder Case: Hindu Rashtra Sena leaders Dhananjay Desai, others accused acquitted https://ift.tt/snUOt3X

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A Pune sessions court on Friday acquitted Hindu Rashtra Sena leader Dhananjay Desai and 19 others in a case over the murder of an IT professional in 2014.

US Fed sees soft landing as silver lining of temporary jobs decline https://ift.tt/nuQ0dFm

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The number of US temp workers fell for the fifth straight month in December from a record high in July. The drop is being viewed as an indication that the Fed is making progress in its bid to ease a taut jobs market just enough to head off inflationary wage increases without triggering widespread layoffs.

Bengaluru businessman sues Ola CEO Bhavish over dysfunctional AC in cab, gets Rs 15,000 as compensation https://ift.tt/ya6fpOZ

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PM Modi News Live Updates: PM Narendra Modi to interact with students, teachers in annual Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023 today https://ift.tt/tsaICcn

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View: What really worries Indians about Adani’s empire https://ift.tt/tlheXCD

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Adani’s companies have not just been entrusted with a wide swathe of India’s infrastructure. They have become the government’s first choice as partners in multiple sectors that framers of our industrial policy have decided are priorities for India’s growth.

Alex Murdaugh trial update: All we know so far about South Carolina double murders trial https://ift.tt/deOFabk

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Alex Murdaugh trial is going on in court and Murdaugh is accused of murdering wife and son in South Carolina.

Kobe Bryant death anniversary: NBA fraternity remembers basketball, Los Angeles Lakers legend https://ift.tt/o2nDcmE

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Kobe Bryant was died in helicopter crash along with his daughter Gianna. Los Angeles Lakers legend is remembered by NBA and basketball fraternity.

BJP cautions governor CV Ananda Bose over Bangla teacher Mamata Banerjee https://ift.tt/gfewOnN

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The new governor shares a good relationship with Banerjee, unlike his predecessor Jagdeep Dhankhar. Bose had said that he was eager to master Bangla and would learn three words every day.

Rich European Union consumers 'outsource' environmental impact to poorer neighbours https://ift.tt/JrIXhFg

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Consumption patterns in wealthy European Union countries are having detrimental environmental impacts in poorer EU nations, a study Thursday found, exposing harmful inequalities on the continent.

SC to RBI: What steps taken to rein in NPAs https://ift.tt/ronLP8c

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Reserve Bank of India to inform it about the steps the banking regulator could take to implement a high-level committee's recommendations to tackle bad loans.

HC asks RBI, Govt to ensure compliance by lending apps https://ift.tt/v43mznI

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The Delhi High Court has directed the Reserve Bank of India and the central government to ensure that digital lending platforms strictly comply with the regulatory framework that was put in place last year to check exorbitant interest rates and harassment of borrowers by recovery agents.

Wireless Festival 2023 dates, line-ups and ticket sale details are out. Read here https://ift.tt/ledGDjT

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Wireless Festival 2023 dates have been announced. You can check the line-ups and ticket sale details here.

WPL: Big leap for women’s cricket in India https://ift.tt/xFTQsOm

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With Rs 951 crore paid for broadcast rights and Rs 4,669 crore for the five franchisees, women’s cricket now has an identity of its own. Though equality is still some distance away, the intent seems right, and the market has responded well with leading corporates coming forward to invest in the women’s game.

901 police personnel awarded medals https://ift.tt/gszGMvt

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Nine hundred and one police personnel have been awarded service medals. The tally includes 140 gallantry medals. Among the bravery awards, 80 personnel were honoured for operations in Maoist violence affected areas, while 45 personnel deployed in J&K were given gallantry medals, a home ministry statement said.

Budget to see poll-oriented spending boost: Report https://ift.tt/XGyIQ41

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Ahead of the national elections, the last full budget of the Modi government is likely to boost welfare spending with a focus on rural and infra capex, according to a report.

BBC documentary screening: Protests at JNU called off following stone pelting https://ift.tt/OfyJgEK

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Late on Tuesday night, Jawaharlal Nehru University students marched towards Vasant Kunj police station amid claims of stone pelting by ABVP during the screening of a banned BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. JNU Students Union President Aishe Ghosh alleged that ABVP pelted stones during the screening.

ET CEO Roundtable: "Need to unleash private sector's animal spirits, tap sunrise sectors" https://ift.tt/h5UwrM7

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The country is reaching an inflection point on investment and needs to tap into sunrise sectors - this was one of the key messages that emerged during the panel discussion 'India's Decade: Can the country deliver on its promise?' at the ET CEO Roundtable held in the lead-up to The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence 2022.

International News Live Updates: Four crew rescued after ship capsizes off Japan, search on for other 18 https://ift.tt/czRFfoT

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Oscars 2023 nominations: A24, Netflix lead Academy Awards race. Check full list https://ift.tt/e6fTLDX

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Oscars 2023 nominations list is out and A24's "Everything Everywhere All at Once", Netflix's "All Quiet on the Western Front" are leading the chart.

CEC: Fake news on social media threat in elections https://ift.tt/JiYu5RB

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In an article by the CEC, issued by the Election Commission of India, attention has been drawn to how social media driven fake news can overwhelm election management.

200 CAPF companies deployed in Tripura amid pre-poll violence https://ift.tt/9xcthU5

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Three special observers of the Election Commission (EC) are already there in Tripura. The observers are Yogendra Tripathy, retired IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre; Vivek Johri, former Director General of Police of Madhya Pradesh; and B Murali Kumar, an IRS officer.

Centre looking at decriminalising some IBC offences https://ift.tt/o9U3lNh

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In a discussion paper floated last week, the ministry of corporate affairs proposed to empower National Company Law Tribunals (NCLTs) and Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) with powers to penalise anyone who violates the IBC. These violations are currently handled by special courts through criminal proceedings.

Rare green comet to be closest to Earth soon. See when, how to watch https://ift.tt/IwZlkir

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A green comet, which is named as Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), will be at its closest to Earth next week. This rare fly-by will be one of the very best comet sightings of 2023.

Earth’s inner core may be spinning in ‘opposite direction’, says study https://ift.tt/N9mSezV

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Earth’s inner core, which is roughly 5,000 kilometres (3,100 miles) below the surface, seems to have been spinning in the opposite direction in comparison to the rest of the planet.

Budget 2023's twin targets: Higher capex, lower fiscal deficit https://ift.tt/K7eyACw

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The budget has the unenviable task of having to address these issues simultaneously. A balance is sought to be struck between supporting growth via augmentation of productive spending while sticking to path of fiscal consolidation as the global and Indian economies move away from a crisis situation and closer to business as usual.

Who is Pandit Dhirendra Shastri and why is he famous? https://ift.tt/wI5ubNW

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Pandit Dhirendra Shastri has declared himself a saint and belongs to Madhya Pradesh.

Bootlegging continues in Bihar: 2 died, dozens ill after liquor consumption in Siwan's Lakari Nabiganj https://ift.tt/MGyJ3VW

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As per the information, the deceased-- Janak Bean alias Janak Prasad and Naresh Bean of the Bala village in Siwan's Nabiganj-- complained of stomach pain in the night and their vision was also impacted, following which their relatives then took them to the Siwan Sadar Hospital where the doctors declared them 'brought dead'. Ever since the case of deaths due to spurious liquor has come to the fore, the district administration has started running camps in the village.

India News Live Updates: Delhi Traffic Police issues traffic advisory ahead of Republic Day Parade full dress rehearsal https://ift.tt/ln9Ui7p

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