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19Nov

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Over 100 Passengers Stranded In Phuket After Air India Flight Delayed For 80 Hours, Airline Res

Over 100 passengers on Air India's New Delhi-bound flight were left stranded in Thailand's Phuket for nearly 80 hours following several delays, which were reportedly caused due to technical faults, according to multiple posts shared by passengers on social media. According to the stranded passengers, the Air India flight AI377 was set to take off for Delhi from Phuket International Airport on the night of November 16. However, the airline officials informed the passengers that the flight will have to be delayed for six hours due to a technical fault. The flight was then rescheduled to take off on November 17. But the passengers were allegedly made to wait for hours at the airport and asked to board the plane, only to be deboarded again after an hour. The flight was later cancelled. Follow...

19Nov

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‘Don’t Be A Black Belt At Everything’: Taco Bell CEO’s Advice For Winning Leadership

Sean Tresvant, Taco Bell's CEO, believes embracing what you don't know is a cornerstone of effective leadership. In a conversation with Fortune, Tresvant shared that his success as a leader stems from recognising his strengths and leaning on others to fill the gaps — a philosophy that was instrumental in his transition to CEO earlier this year. Tresvant, who previously held top roles at Nike and Sports Illustrated, assumed leadership of Taco Bell in January. As a first-time CEO with a background primarily in marketing, he admitted that the advice to not "be a black belt in everything" was transformative. Speaking on LinkedIn's This Is Working With Daniel Roth podcast, Tresvant, 43, said, “The biggest surprise during my transition was realising I didn’t need to master everything. Instead, I...

19Nov

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Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: Abhishek Bachchan Makes Father Amitabh Bachchan Emotional; WATCH

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is set to appear on his father Amitabh Bachchan’s reality show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 16' on November 22 (Friday). Joining him will be director Shoojit Sircar, as the duo promotes their upcoming film, 'I Want To Talk'. During the episode, Abhishek will touch an emotional chord with his father as he shares heartfelt thoughts about the silent sacrifices fathers make. Abhishek Bachchan on Kaun Banega Crorepati In the latest promo of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 16', Abhishek is seen expressing, “Paa, I don’t know if it’s the right thing to say. I hope people don’t misunderstand. Lekin aaj humlog yaha baithe hain, raat ke 10 baje gaye hain, subah 6:30 ko mere pitaji ghar se nikle the taa ki subah 8-9 baje hum aram se jaag sake. Koi zyada baat nahi karte hain ki pe...

19Nov

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Putin Signs Decree Allowing Broader Use Of Nuclear Weapons As Ukraine War Reaches 1,000 Days

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that an attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. The signing of the doctrine, which states that any massive aerial attack on Russia could trigger a nuclear response, reflects Putin’s readiness to threaten use of the country’s nuclear arsenal to force the West to back down, a report in the Associated Press said. The Russian President's endorsement of the new nuclear deterrent policy comes on the 1,000th day after Moscow launched an attack against Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The Kremlin said that broadening the rules for the use of nuclear weapons was a "necessary" response to what Moscow sees as Western threats to its security...

19Nov

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‘Glad To Have Met’: Modi Meets Italian PM Meloni At G20 Summit; Shares Pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The two leaders held talks about deepening ties in defence, security, trade and technology. "Glad to have met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the Rio de Janeiro G20 Summit. Our talks centred around deepening ties in defence, security, trade and technology. We also talked about how to boost cooperation in culture, education and other such areas. India-Italy friendship can greatly contribute to a better planet," PM Modi wrote. Glad to have met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the Rio de Janeiro G20 Summit. Our talks centred around deepening ties in defence, security, trade and technology. We also talked about how to boost cooperation in cu...

19Nov

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Eager to work closely in technology, green energy: PM Modi on meeting with UK PM Starmer in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 19 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his UK counterpart Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G20 Summit on Tuesday, during which he expressed eagerness to work closely in areas such as technology, green energy, security, innovation and technology.Modi -- who arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday after concluding a two-day trip to Nigeria -- has met leaders of several countries, including those from Italy, Indonesia, Norway and Portugal, on the sidelines of the summit.He also met French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed ways to keep working closely in sectors such as space, energy and AI.Modi said in a post on X about his meeting with Starmer, "Had an extremely productive meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Rio de Janeiro. For India, the Comprehensive S...

19Nov

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PM Modi meets French President Macron in Rio; discusses working closely in space, energy sectors

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 19 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 Summit on Tuesday and discussed ways to keep working closely in sectors such as space, energy and AI.The prime minister also complimented the French president on France's successful hosting of the Olympic Games and the Paralympics in Paris earlier this year."It is always a matter of immense joy to meet my friend, President Emmanuel Macron," Modi said in a post on X."We talked about how India and France will keep working closely in sectors like space, energy, AI and other such futuristic areas. Our nations will also work closely to enhance people-to-people linkages," he added.The prime minister also posted pictures of him greeting Macron and the meeting.Modi -- who arr...

19Nov

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PM Modi meets Italian, Portuguese, Norwegian counterparts in Brazil; discuss ways to strengthen ties

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 19 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leaders of several countries, including those from Italy, Indonesia, Norway and Portugal, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit and discussed ways to improve and strengthen ties.Modi arrived in the Brazilian city on Sunday after concluding a two-day trip to Nigeria.Modi on Monday met his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni and discussed ways to deepen ties in defence, security, trade and technology."Glad to have met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the Rio de Janeiro G20 Summit. Our talks centred around deepening ties in defence, security, trade and technology. We also talked about how to boost cooperation in culture, education and other such areas. India-Italy friendship can greatly contribute to a better planet,"...

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Delhi Air Pollution Takes Centre Stage At COP29

Delhi's hazardous air quality was a key focus at COP29, as experts warned about the health risks of air pollution and called for immediate global action. Aarti Khosla, Director of Climate Trends, said that Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) had reached dangerous levels, with some areas recording particulate pollution above 1,000 microgram per cubic metre. “Pollution comes from many sources like black carbon, ozone, burning fossil fuels, and farm fires. We need solutions that tackle all of these,” she said. Khosla also explained that low wind speeds during the La Niña weather pattern are trapping pollutants in the air, making the situation worse. “While we discuss major global issues, millions of people’s health is at risk. We must act fast,” she said. Courtney Howard, Vice-Chair of the Global...

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Delhi air pollution takes centre stage at COP29

Baku (Azerbaijan), Nov 18 (PTI): Delhi's hazardous air quality was a key focus at COP29, as experts warned about the health risks of air pollution and called for immediate global action.Aarti Khosla, Director of Climate Trends, sais that Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) had reached dangerous levels, with some areas recording particulate pollution above 1,000 microgram per cubic metre. “Pollution comes from many sources like black carbon, ozone, burning fossil fuels, and farm fires. We need solutions that tackle all of these,” she said.Khosla also explained that low wind speeds during the La Niña weather pattern are trapping pollutants in the air, making the situation worse. “While we discuss major global issues, millions of people’s health is at risk. We must act fast,” she said.Courtney Ho...

18Nov

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G20 Rio: PM Modi Highlights India’s Reforms, Backs Brazil’s ‘Global Alliance Against Hunger And

G20 Summit 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed a G20 session in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro on “Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty,” emphasising India’s transformative achievements over the past decade. During the summit, he also interacted briefly with US President Joe Biden, marking their first exchange since the American presidential election. Congratulating Brazil President Lula da Silva of Brazil, PM Modi lauded the arrangements made for the G20 summit and the continuation of people-centric decisions taken during India’s G20 Presidency in New Delhi. “It is a matter of great satisfaction that we prioritised SDG goals. We focused on inclusive development, women-led development, and youth power, and gave wings to the hopes and aspirations of the Glob...

18Nov

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Dilip Joshi Denies Reports Of Clash With ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ Creator Asit Modi

New Delhi: Famous actor Dilip Joshi, who played the role of Jethalal Gada on 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', has addressed the rumours that circulated about an alleged dispute between him and the show's creator, Asit Kumar Modi. According to the rumours that went viral, Dilip Joshi and Asit Modi had a heated disagreement that almost became violent Dilip Joshi voiced his frustration with the circulation of the rumours in a statement he shared with the media, highlighting the potential harm they may do to the show's staff and loyal viewers. Dilip Joshi's Statement He said, “I just want to clear the air about all these rumors going around. There have been some stories in the media about me and Asit Bhai that are completely false, and it really saddens me to see such things being said. Taa...

18Nov

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UK: Security Breach At Windsor Castle, Masked Burglars Escape With Stolen Pick-Up Truck

In a major security breach at United Kingdom's Windsor Castle, thieves broke into the royal estate on October 13, stealing two farm vehicles in the dead of night, Thames Valley Police have confirmed. The burglary occurred on Crown Estate land near the A308 in Windsor. According to police, the incident happened at around 11:45 p.m., when two masked men scaled a 6-foot fence to access the property. The suspects then made off with a black Isuzu pick-up truck and a red quad bike, crashing through a security gate at Shaw Farm to flee the scene, The Sun reported. The damaged barrier has since required replacement. The intruders appear to have had knowledge of the area and timings, with a source telling The Sun, “They would have to have known the vehicles were stored there before they broke in an...

18Nov

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Anmol Bishnoi, Brother Of Jailed Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Taken Into Police Custody In US

Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been detained in the United States on Monday. Anmol, a dreaded gangster who is wanted in India for several high-profile murder cases, was detained in California on Monday. The arrest comes weeks after the Crime Branch of the Mumbai Police initiated the process for Anmol Bishnoi's extradition. ALSO READ | Lawrence Bishnoi Plotted Baba Siddique Murder Within 10 Days Of Firing At Salman Khan's House Anmol is a fugitive accused in the murder case of NCP leader Baba Siddique and the shooting incident at actor Salman Khan's residence -- Galaxy Apartments -- in Bandra. He is also wanted in multiple criminal cases in India, including the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala in 2022. #BREAKING | लॉरेंस बिश्नोई के भाई अनम...

18Nov

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Taarak Mehta Actor Dilip Joshi Aka Jethalal Allegedly Gets Into Big Fight With Asit Modi

Actor Dilip Joshi, best known for his role as Jethalal on the popular TV show 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', has found himself at the center of controversy following claims of a heated dispute with the show’s producer, Asit Kumar Modi. According to a recent report by News18, the confrontation occurred in August over Joshi’s request for a short leave, escalating into a physical altercation between the two. What happened between Dilip Joshi and Asit Modi The report details that Dilip Joshi, frustrated by Asit Kumar Modi’s refusal to discuss his leave request, became upset and allegedly grabbed the producer by his collar. The situation reportedly escalated to the point where Joshi threatened to leave the show. The incident supposedly took place on the final day of cast member Khush Shah’...

18Nov

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Modi’s Welcome In Brazil With Sanskrit Chants, Cultural Performances By Indian Diaspora: WATCH

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday for the second leg of his three-nation visit. His arrival was met with a warm reception from the Indian community, who welcomed him with Sanskrit chants and vibrant cultural performances. Expressing his gratitude for the reception, Modi said in a post on X, “A celebration of Indian culture in Brazil! Gratitude for a memorable welcome in Rio de Janeiro.” He further remarked, “Deeply touched by the warm and lively welcome from the Indian community upon arriving in Rio de Janeiro. Their energy reflects the affection that binds us across continents.” Deeply touched by the warm and lively welcome from the Indian community upon arriving in Rio de Janeiro. Their energy reflects the affection that binds us across cont...

18Nov

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Kashmera Shah Survives ‘Freak Accident’, Shares Blood-Soaked Photos

New Delhi: Actress Kashmera Shah has been involved in a freak accident, leaving her fans worried. The actress, who is currently in America, took to Instagram to share the disturbing incident by publishing a photo of tissues covered in blood on a car seat. She expressed gratitude for her survival. Kashmera Shah, who was most recently seen on ‘Laughter Chefs’, wrote, "Thank you God for saving me. Such a freak accident. Something worse was about to happen... but it passed. Hope there won't be any scarring. Live every day, one moment at a time." Along with the images, Kashmera expressed her deep longing for her family, particularly her husband Krushna and their children, Rayaan and Krishaang, who were not there during the accident. She wrote, “Can’t wait to come back. Really miss...

18Nov

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Sudhanshu Pandey On Falling TRP Of Rupali Ganguly Starrer ‘Anupamaa’: ‘It Is Inhuman For…’

The Rupali Ganguly-led show 'Anupamaa' has dropped to second place in the latest TRP ratings, marking the first time it hasn’t claimed the top spot. Instead, 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' has taken the lead. Speaking to News 18, Sudhanshu Pandey, who portrayed Vanraj Shah, shared his thoughts on the dip in TRP. The actor highlighted that the show has consistently performed at the top for four years, an impressive feat in itself. Sudhanshu Pandey on Anupamaa's falling TRP Sudhanshu elaborated on how challenging it is for a daily soap to maintain the number one position. He pointed out that sustaining the show’s charm and keeping the audience engaged over such a long period is not an easy task. Reflecting on the show’s success, Sudhanshu said, “Four years is a long time. They have done an inc...

18Nov

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Fact Check: Did London Mayor Sadiq Khan Ask Brits To Learn Arabic? No, Viral Claim Is False

The Verdict [False]London Mayor Sadiq Khan never urged his constituents to learn Arabic, and the claim circulating online is false. The Claim On November 6, Kelvin Mackenzie, former editor of The Sun, a well-known British tabloid, published a post on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that London Mayor Sadiq Khan urged his constituents to learn Arabic to maintain harmony with immigrants in England. The claim has been widely shared on Facebook, and one of these posts amassed over 3,300 views. A similar claim was also circulated in 2020. An archive version of the post can be viewed here. In most iterations, the claim was accompanied by expletives directed toward Khan, written in faux-Arabic style font. However, we found that Khan never made such a claim. In Fact Logically Facts found no e...

18Nov

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US Woman Finds She Is Pregnant With Quadruplets After Visiting Hospital For Sore Throat

A US woman found out that she was pregnant with quadruplets after she visited the doctor for a sore throat. The 20-year-old Illinois nursing assistant, Katelyn Yates, said how an ordinary trip to the emergency room turned into a life-altering revelation. Doctors had informed her that she would require an X-ray, before which she was required to take a pregnancy test due to the potential harm radiation could pose to a fetus. When Yates's results came back, her human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels — the hormone indicating pregnancy was said to be “off the charts.” “I was completely in shock,” Yates recalled, she initially thought her doctor was pulling a prank. Her now-fiance, 21-year-old Julian Bueker, whom she’d been dating for just six months at the time, was “so excited” and helped ...

18Nov

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Robert F Kennedy Jr. Who Called Fast Food ‘Poison’, Seen Having Burger With Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was photographed on Trump Force One posing with a McDonald’s Big Mac and a Coca-Cola. He was picked as the chief of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by President-elect Donald Trump. Kennedy Jr, who has criticised Trump's love for fast food was seated next to Trump, tech guru Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. on Trump’s Boeing 757 during a trip to UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden Saturday, according to the New York Post. Make America Healthy Again starts TOMORROW. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/LLzr5S9ugf — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) November 17, 2024The photo of Kennedy next to a McDonald’s meal was posted on social media by several Trump confidants, including campaign deputy director of communications Margo Martin and Trump Jr. Speaker Mi...

18Nov

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Trump has no ties with Imran Khan; to keep eye on Bangladesh situation: Pak-American industry leader

Washington, Nov 18 (PTI): US President-elect Donald Trump has no personal relationship with former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, a prominent Pakistani-American businessman and Trump backer has said.Sajid Tarar, who heads the Muslims for Trump organisation, also said that Trump -- who won the US presidential election for a second term in one of the most remarkable comebacks in American electoral history -- would strengthen ties with India and keep a close watch on allegations of human rights violations in Bangladesh."A perception is being created by a particular party in Pakistan that he (Khan) has a personal relationship with Donald Trump. This is not true. It's a fact that, as president, Trump had invited Khan to the White House as the prime minister of Pakistan," Tarar told PTI in ...

17Nov

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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...

17Nov

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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...

17Nov

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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 ...

17Nov

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PM Modi Becomes Only Foreign Dignitary After Queen Elizabeth To Receive Nigeria’s Second-Highes

Nigeria honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday by conferring upon him the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), the country's second-highest national award. Modi became only the second foreign dignitary to receive the distinction, following Queen Elizabeth, who was awarded the GCON in 1969. Expressing his gratitude after receiving the award from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Modi said, "Honoured to be conferred with the ‘Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger’ Award by Nigeria. I accept it with great humility and dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India and the friendship of India and Nigeria." He also thanked the government and people of Nigeria for the honour. VIDEO | PM Modi (@narendramodi) receives Nigeria's second-highest national award - the ...