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When Trump’s New Health Secretary Said He Got Brainworm From Eating Half-Cooked Pork In India

Robert F Kennedy has been appointed as the US Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Donald Trump-led Republican government, sending shockwaves through the health and scientific community.  The 70-year-old environmental lawyer has often been embroiled in controversies for his problematic views and bold opinions on health issues. Earlier this year, Robert F Kennedy Jr said he had a worm in his brain that he had after eating 'undercooked pork perhaps from India'. Although he made the claim in 2010, disclosed it in 2012 and subsequently elaborated in subsequent interviews, it has resurfaced online after his appointment. I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). For too long, Americans have been crushed by th...
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Video | Ally NPP Withdraws Support To Biren Government

NPP Manipur | The National People's Party (NPP) on Sunday withdrew support to the BJP-led government in violence-hit Manipur, claiming that the N Biren Singh dispensation has "completely failed to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy" in the northeastern state. The NPP has 7 MLAs in the 60-member Manipur assembly.  Source link
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Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament | A privilege to lead Tamil Nadu, says Shahrukh Khan

Shahrukh Khan. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR Tamil Nadu’s Shahrukh Khan has been handed the captain’s armband for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament. The 29-year-old, a successful skipper for Lyca Kovai Kings in the Tamil Nadu Premier League, says it is an honour to lead the State side. British Empire High Voltage player of the tournament to the skipper of Lyca Kovai Kings Shahrukh Khan.@TNCACricket@LycaKovaiKings@BritishEmpireOf#TNPL2024#NammaOoruAatam#NammaOoruNammaGethupic.twitter.com/ywcq38Ks7a— TNPL (@TNPremierLeague) August 6, 2024“It’s my first time as a captain for Tamil Nadu. I have led in TNPL for several years and now (I am leading) Tamil Nadu, it is a new thing for me. Obviously, captai...
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GRAP Stage 4 In Delhi-NCR: What’s Allowed And What’s Not From Monday As AQI Hits ‘Severe+’

GRAP Stage 4 In Delhi-NCR: Amid deteriorating air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 measures have been implemented starting Monday to curb emissions and combat pollution. By 7 pm on Sunday, Delhi recorded an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 457, placing it in the “severe plus” category. GRAP Stage 4 In Delhi-NCR: What Is Allowed Under GRAP Stage 4, amid the stringent restrictions aimed at curbing severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR, here is what remains permitted: Essential Vehicles: Trucks carrying essential commodities or providing essential services can continue to operate. Vehicles running on cleaner fuels such as LNG, CNG, electric power, or BS-VI diesel are allowed entry into Delhi. Public Transport and Emergency ...
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‘Dirty little secret is…’: Vivek Ramaswamy on which departments he and Elon Musk will ax first – Times of India

Vivek Ramaswamy elaborated on how his DOGE department will go about axing government agencies. Department of Government Efficiency co-leader Vivek Ramaswamy Sunday said entire agencies are at the risk of being axed by their newly set up department if those agencies are doing nothing. "We want to go right in through executive action...the dirty little secret is that the people we elect to run the government, they are not the one who actually run the government. It's the unelected bureaucrats in the administrative state that was created through executive action-- it's going to be fixed through executive action. Think about the Supreme Court's environment over the last several years... " Ramaswamy said on Fox News. 'We are not going to cutting ribbons, we are going to cutting costs," Ramaswam...
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Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus Says ‘Will Ask India To Send Back Fallen Autocrat Sheikh Hasina’

Dhaka, Nov 17 (PTI) Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said on Sunday that the interim government will seek the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after the fall of her government following a mass protest movement in August. In an address to the nation on the completion of 100 days of the interim government, Yunus also said that his government has been continuing its all-out efforts to ensure the security of all citizens, including religious minorities. "We must ensure justice in every killing...We will also ask India to send back fallen autocrat Sheikh Hasina," Yunus was quoted as saying by the state-run BSS news agency. His remarks indicate a U-turn as in an interview with the UK-based Financial Times newspaper last month, Yunus said his governm...
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A march to flag the hazards of antibiotics abuse

Lt. Governor K Kailashnathan flagged off a rally to educate professionals and public on the cautious use of antibiotics at the Gandhi Thidal on Sunday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The importance of a judicious use of antibiotics to prevent the spiralling incidence of drug-resistant microbial infections was the key message of an awareness rally led by the Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists, Puducherry chapter.Around 400 volunteers including doctors, faculty members, medical, nursing and allied health sciences students, technical staff and other health care staff from all the eight medical colleges in the region, marched to demand urgent action to prevent the misuse/abuse of anti-biotics.Lt. Go...
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Delhi Environment Minister to hold meeting tomorrow as air pollution worsens | India News – Times of India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will hold a meeting with the Heads of Departments of all concerned departments on Monday for the effective implementation of the GRAP IV, his office said in a statement on Sunday.The meeting will be held at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday afternoon."For effective implementation of GRAP-IV in Delhi, Environment Minister Gopal Rai will hold a meeting with HoDs of all concerned departments tomorrow at 12 noon at Delhi Secretariat," said the Delhi Environment Minister's Office.Meanwhile, In response to worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to activate Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Monday. Delhi's daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) rose sharply to 441 by 4 PM on Sunday, a...
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Diljit Dosanjh talks about tweaking his songs after Telangana Government’s notice; says he doesn’t advertise alcohol like Bollywood stars do | – Times of India

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh has recently made headlines after receiving a legal notice from the Telangana government. The notice warned him not to perform songs promoting alcohol, drugs, or violence during his upcoming concert in Hyderabad.During his concert in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Diljit Dosanjh addressed the legal issue surrounding his performances. He shared that he hadn’t received any notice that day but assured his audience that, out of respect for Gujarat's dry state laws, he would refrain from singing songs related to alcohol during the performance.Diljit also addressed the ongoing controversy by clarifying that while Bollywood features numerous songs about alcohol, only a few of his tracks reference it. He also took a jibe at Bollywood celebrities, pointing out that unlike them, h...
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Pregnant Woman Killed, Chopped Into Pieces In Pakistan’s Sialkot, Mother-In-Law Among 3 Held

A pregnant woman was allegedly murdered and chopped her body in dozens before dumping it in a drain by her mother-in-law along with her three accomplices in the Punjab province of Pakistan, police said on Sunday. According to a report by news agency PTI, the incident occurred last week in Daska, Sialkot district of Pakistan. In response, police apprehended four suspects including the mother-in-law Sughran Bibi, her grandson Hamza, her daughter Yasmin, and distant relative Navid. The victim identified as, Zara Qadir, was in her 20s and went missing last week was found by the police with the chopped body in three sacks. Zara, the daughter of a police officer, married Qadir Ahmad four years ago and had a three-year-old son. She had recently returned to Pakistan after living with her husband i...
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GRAP Stage-4: Delhi CM Atishi orders online classes for all students, except classes 10 and 12 – Times of India

On Sunday, the Commission for Air Quality Management announced the enforcement of Stage-IV (Severe+) actions under the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). These measures will take effect from 8 a.m. on Monday, November 18.The Sub-Committee, in its urgent meeting, reviewed the air quality scenario in the region, along with the forecasts for meteorological conditions and Delhi’s air quality index as provided by the IMD and IITM.In light of this, Delhi Chief Minister Atisihi has announced that physical classes will be discontinued for all students except those in Classes 10 and 12. Additionally, all schools will transition to online classes.She tweeted, “With the imposition of GRAP-4 from tomorrow, physical classes shall be discontinued for all students apart from Class 10 and 12. All...
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‘Strongly refutes’: PCB dismisses media report on Jason Gillespie’s removal | Cricket News – Times of India

Jason Gillespie (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday firmly denied reports suggesting Jason Gillespie’s imminent exit as head coach. In a post on X, the PCB stated, “PCB strongly refutes the story. As announced previously, Jason Gillespie will continue to coach the Pakistan side for the two red-ball matches against South Africa.”Media speculation erupted recently, claiming Gillespie was set to be sacked just six months into his tenure. Reports alleged that Gillespie’s reluctance to oversee both red-ball and white-ball teams without a pay increase prompted the PCB to reconsider his role. However, the PCB insists that Gillespie remains committed, at least through the South Africa series.Adding to the turmoil, former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed is reportedly l...
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Bengal: 15 Held, Internet Suspended As 2 Groups Clash In Beldanga; BJP Alleges ‘Reign Of Anarch

Two groups clashed in Beldanga, Murshidabad district of West Bengal over an alleged objectionable message displayed on a digital board at a temporary gate near a Kartik Puja pandal, leading the authorities to impose prohibitory orders in the area, police said on Sunday. Fifteen individuals who were were part of the incident arrested, and internet services were suspended in the affected zone. The clash resulted in minor injuries, vandalism of shops and houses, and the use of crude bombs, with police resorting to a lathi charge to disperse the mobs. A police vehicle was also attacked during the unrest. The BJP has criticised the administration of Mamata Banerjee for inaction as the party claimed, the miscreants "belonged to a certain group". Trouble began late Saturday night when a group of ...
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‘Mess with anyone but me’: Sharad Pawar vows to defeat Ajit faction in a ‘big’ way, urges voters to send strong message in upcoming elections | India News – Times of India

Sharad Pawar asks voters to defeat Ajit faction in a 'big' way. NEW DELHI: At a rally in Solapur’s Madha, NCP (Sharad Pawar) supremo Sharad Pawar delivered a fiery message to his detractors, urging voters to decisively defeat those who rebelled under his nephew Ajit Pawar’s leadership. Recounting a decades-old betrayal, the 83-year-old leader underscored his resilience and the importance of standing firm against political backstabbing.Pawar recalled an episode from 1980, when a defection within his party caused him to lose the post of Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly. "When I returned from abroad, I discovered that 52 of the 58 MLAs from my party had switched sides under then-Chief Minister AR Antulay. I lost my position as LoP," he said.Rather than react immediately, Pawar...
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BJP ally NPP withdraws support to Biren Singh-led govt in Manipur. ‘Cannot tolerate any more’
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BJP ally NPP withdraws support to Biren Singh-led govt in Manipur. ‘Cannot tolerate any more’

Imphal: Seven MLAs of the National People’s Party (NPP) have withdrawn support to the N. Biren Singh-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Manipur citing the volatile situation in the state and the failure of the government machinery to resolve the crisis. On Sunday, Meghalaya Chief Minister and NPP national president Conrad Sangma wrote a letter to BJP national president J.P. Nadda announcing withdrawal of support.  In his letter, Sangma stated: “The National People’s Party would like to convey its deep concern over the prevailing law and order situation in the state of Manipur. In the last few days, we have seen the situation further deteriorate where many more innocent lives have been lost and people in the state are going through immense suffering.” Show Full Ar...
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Video | More Pollution Curbs In Delhi From Tomorrow As Air Quality Turns To ‘Severe+’

With Delhi's air quality plummeting to "severe+" for the first time this season, the Centre's air quality panel on Sunday announced stricter pollution control measures for the Delhi-NCR under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which will come into effect from 8 am on Monday. The restrictions include a ban on truck entry and a temporary halt on construction at public projects.Source link
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‘Vaccine bad for you, not Coca-Cola’: RFK Jr slammed over McDonald’s meal on Trump Force One – Times of India

Kennedy Jr slammed, called hypocrite for having McDonald's meal on Trump Force One. Social media users were in disbelief Sunday when they saw Donald Trump's Health Services Secretary RFK Jr with McDonald's Big Mac and a Coca-Cola. While it is not odd to see Trump having such junk food, RFK Jr was a shock as he has been championing Make America Healthy Again -- declaring war against junk food. Doctors on social media disapproved of the meal that brought smiles to the faces of Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr, Kennedy Jr and Mike Johnson on Trump Force One. "Soooo….. Make America Healthy Again with McDonalds I guess? Let’s hear the excuses. Full sugar Coca Cola. Crappy burgers and fries. I love a good trolling," one doctor posted on X."Even RFK can't say no to McDonald's on Trump For...
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GRAP-4 Pollution Curbs In Delhi As AQI Plunges To ‘Severe Plus’ Category

As the air quality level deteriorated in the national capital, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has enforced Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi. The curbs will come into force from Monday 8 am, the centre's panel on Delhi-NCR air quality. The Delhi government may take a decision on discontinuing physical classes even for classes from 6-12 and conduct lessons in an online mode, a statement from the CAQM said. ALSO READ | Delhi Air Quality Worsens To 'Severe Plus' Category, AQI Above 700 In Some Places Under GRAP Stage 4, there will be a ban on diesel-run medium, heavy goods vehicles registered in Delhi (BS-IV or below), except those carrying essentials. The air quality in New Delhi worsened to the 'severe plus' category with the real-time Air Quality...
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Manipur unrest top developments: NPP breaks alliance with BJP, protesters target political leaders as situation worsens in Imphal valley | India News – Times of India

While the BJP government remains in power, the withdrawal of NPP support underscores the growing discontent with its crisis management, leaving Manipur at a critical crossroads. NEW DELHI: Manipur descended into chaos over the weekend, with violent protests erupting after six bodies were discovered in Jiribam district. Anger boiled over in the violence-hit state, where ethnic clashes since May 2023 have claimed over 220 lives. Protesters ransacked the homes of three ministers and six legislators, including the residence of BJP MLA RK Imo, the son-in-law of CM N Biren Singh. Security forces used tear gas to disperse the mob, but tension remained high.In response, authorities imposed an indefinite curfew across multiple districts of the Imphal Valley and suspended internet services to curb t...
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Jharkhand Polls: ECI Orders BJP To Remove ‘Divisive’ Video After Congress, JMM Complain

Jharkhand Election 2024: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Jharkhand to take immediate action against a "misleading and malicious" video posted by BJP Jharkhand on social media taking serious note of the complaints from the Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). The CEO has been instructed to issue a notice to BJP Jharkhand, demanding an explanation for the alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and to ensure the video is removed from all party social media platforms. Additionally, the CEO has been directed to work in coordination with the state’s designated authority under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology (IT) Act to immediately remove the objectionable content from social media platforms, a statement inf...
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Netizens & Businesses Leave Elon Musk Owned X To Create Accounts On Bluesky Post Trump’s Win

After the win of former US President Donald Trump in the recent elections, a number of users are fleeing X and switching to another social media platform known as Bluesky. After the win of Trump, the upcoming change to the terms of service of X threatens to complicate the legal challenges that Elon Musk and his team will have to face. According to a Reuters report, Bluesky reported on Thursday that it has added approximately 2.5 million new users over the past week, bringing its total user base to over 16 million. The platform is one of several apps positioning themselves as alternatives to the service formerly known as Twitter, following Elon Musk’s acquisition. Bluesky said, "We're seeing record-high activity levels across all different forms of engagement: likes, follows, new accounts, ...
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DRDO ‘successfully conducts’ flight trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile

A view of the flight trial of the long-range hypersonic missile conducted by the DRDO from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha, on November 16. | Photo Credit: ANI The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha, late on November 16, an official communication from the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) said here on November 17, 2024 (Sunday).The hypersonic missile was designed to carry various payloads for ranges greater than 1,500 km for the Armed Forces.The missile was tracked by various range systems, deployed in multiple domains. The flight ...
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Saudi Arabia Executes Over 100 Foreigners In 2024, Triple Than Last Year

Saudi Arabia has executed over 100 foreign nationals in 2024, marking a significant increase compared to previous years, according to a tally by AFP, which a rights group described as unprecedented. The latest execution took place on Saturday in Najran, where a Yemeni national was executed for drug smuggling, as reported by the official Saudi Press Agency. This brought the total number of foreign nationals executed this year to 101, based on state media reports compiled by AFP. AFP noted that this year's figures are nearly three times higher than those in 2023 and 2022 when 34 foreigners were executed each year. The European-Saudi Organisation for Human Rights (ESOHR), based in Berlin stated that this year's executions had already set a record. "This is the largest number of executions of ...
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Video | Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot Quits AAP, ‘Sheeshmahal’ Jab Is Parting Shot

In a massive setback to Aam Aadmi Party months ahead of Delhi Assembly polls, senior minister and long-term party leader Kailash Gahlot has resigned. Sources said he is likely to join the BJP. Mr Gahlot was in charge of key portfolios in the Delhi government, including Home, transport, IT and Women and Child Development. Chief Minister Atishi has accepted Mr Gahlot's resignation. In his resignation letter addressed to party convener Arvind Kejriwal, the 50-year-old leader has pointed to "grave challenges" AAP is facing from within. "Political ambitions have overtaken our commitment towards people, leaving many promises unfulfilled. Take for example the Yamuna, which we had promised to transform into a clean river, but never got around to doing it. Now the Yamuna River is perhaps even ...
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