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Rupee turns flat at 84.42 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee turned flat at 84.42 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (November 21, 2024) amid volatile crude oil prices and lackluster sentiment in the domestic equity markets.A weaker American currency supported the local unit, but it was weighed down by the relentless outflow of foreign funds, forex traders said.Also read | Adani stocks crash on U.S. action on alleged bribery and fraudAt the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.41 and slipped further to 84.42 against the greenback, trading at its previous closing level in early deals.On Tuesday, the rupee settled flat at 84.42 against the U.S. dollar. The foreign exch...
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Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 Sees Highest Turnout Since 1995

Voter turnout in Maharashtra during the recent assembly elections was the highest ever in 30 years. Over 65.1% of the eligible voters turned out to cast their ballots, as per the figures at 11:45 PM on Wednesday. This marks a significant increase compared to previous elections, including the 61.39% recorded during this year's Lok Sabha polls and the 61.4% from the 2019 assembly elections. Notably, this is the highest turnout since 1995, when it reached 71.69%. The high-octane campaigning and reservation issues, combined with the allegations of corruption, in all likelihood, boosted the voter turnout. Moreover, this is the first time a divided Shiv Sena and a divided NCP are going to assembly polls opposing one another. The increase in Maharashtra's voter turnout is largely attributed to th...
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‘One series can go up and down, but Virat Kohli…’: Jasprit Bumrah ahead of 1st Test against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah speaks during a press conference at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 21, 2024. (Photo by Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to lead India in the first Test of this edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia starting in Perth from Friday.Addressing a press conference at the Optus Stadium on Thursday, Bumrah exuded confidence ahead of the series, saying that the team is prepared for the tough challenge of the five-match Test series.Border-Gavaskar TrophyBumrah said, "We are prepared. We came in early and trained at the WACA. When we came here for the first time, we did well so the onus is on the youngsters to take up the responsibility as well."Throwing his weight behind former Indian captain Virat Kohli, who i...
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Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi to move to UK because of Trump? – Times of India

Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, now live in the Cotswolds, an area in south-central England. DeGeneres, a former talk show host, chose to relocate there. A source close to DeGeneres stated the move from the United States came after Donald Trump's election, Dailymail reported. The couple's house in Montecito is reportedly for sale. The house is located north of Los Angeles. They bought the property in 2019 and made it their main home. It is unclear if they plan to sell other homes in Southern California. Riskin Partners, the real estate firm handling the listing, did not respond to requests for comment.In her new Netflix comedy special, "Relatable," comedian Ellen DeGeneres addresses the criticism she faced in 2018 regarding allegations of a toxic workplace environment on her...
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Fractures, five surgeries can’t keep man away from poll booth | India News – Times of India

Pune: Vikram Pardeshi, a 44-year-old resident of Pune, showcased remarkable determination by voting in the Maharashtra assembly elections Wednesday despite suffering multiple fractures while saving a man from falling 40 feet, reports Joy Sengupta. He arrived at the polling booth in a wheelchair with bandaged limbs.A trained life-saver with Rashtriya Life Saving Society, he suffered his injuries on Oct 3 while rescuing a man dangling from a balcony. Although he successfully saved the man, he fell during the effort. Pardeshi was advised complete rest after five surgeries, but he prioritised voting.Overcoming an uneven ramp, he limped into the booth. "Nothing can stop me from voting. If I don't vote, I shouldn't be expecting any change and shouldn't complain," he said.Source link
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‘Intimate nexus’: Congress reacts to US bribery allegations against Adani | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday reiterated its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into the transactions of the Adani Group, on the day US authorities charged Gautam Adani with bribery and fraud."The indictment of Gautam Adani and others by the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) of the US vindicates the demand that the Indian National Congress has been making since Jan 2023 for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into the various Modani scams," Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X."The INC had asked a hundred questions in its Hum Adani ke Hain (HAHK) series bringing out the various dimensions of these scams and of the intimate nexus that has existed between the PM and his favourite," he added.US authorities have charged Ada...
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PM Modi’s ‘ek ped maa ke naam’ initiative goes global | India News – Times of India

Photo credit: X/@narendramodi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 'ek ped maa ke naam' (one tree for mother) initiative went global on Wednesday.PM Modi and Guyana President Irfaan Ali planted a sapling in Georgetown, symbolizing a global embrace of environmental consciousness campaign, which had seen massive participation across the country since its launch on World Environment Day on June 5 this year.The initiative encouraged people to plant a sapling as a tribute to their mothers, intertwining the themes of environmental care with the universal bond of maternal love."This act wasn't just about environmentalism but also about fostering a connection between nations through shared values of respect for nature and motherhood," said a senior functionary.Later in a post on X, PM Modi sa...
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Gautam Adani charged with bribery scheme LIVE| Adani dollar bonds tumble

Gautam Adani charged with alleged bribery scheme; hiding plan to bribe Indian officials, says U.S.The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged billionaire Gautam Adani, founder and chairman of the Adani Group, with allegedly defrauding American investors and bribing officials.Mr. Adani (62) and his nephew Sagar Adani (30), executives of Adani Green Energy Limited, and Cyril Cabanes, an executive of Azure Power Global Limited, were charged on Wednesday (November 20, 2024) with conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud, as well as substantive securities fraud.Read the full article here,U.S. charges Gautam Adani with defrauding investors, hiding plan to bribe Indian officialsSEC charges Adani Group chairman with defrauding American investors and bribing officials in mult...
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‘Want asylum before Trump takes power’: Migrants set out from Mexico hoping to reach pre-Don US – Times of India

Hundreds of migrants on Wednesday formed a caravan and began their journey on foot from the Mexican city of Tapachula, aiming to reach the US border before President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged large-scale deportations, takes office in January."My mentality is to get there, I want my (asylum) appointment before he (Trump) takes power," Colombian Yamel Enriquez told AFP, adding, "If I don't get the appointment before, I will give myself over to whatever God wants." The group of around 1,500 people set out in the early morning hours, embarking on a trek of approximately 2,600 kilometers.Migrant caravans have been forming since 2018, serving as a last hope for those unable to afford smugglers. Traveling alone or in small groups often leads to detention by authorities, who either send ...
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Winter Chill Hits Bihar, But Biting Cold To Dawn On State In December 1st Week: Details

Bihar Weather Alert Today November 21: The effects of winter are starting to be felt in Bihar. Although this is just the beginning, the cold will start to set in within a few days. While the temperature has not seen a significant decrease, the minimum temperature in several districts of North Bihar has a major drop.  According to the Patna Meteorological Department, the cold will gradually increase in the state after the next 4 to 5 days. Bihar residents would have to be ready for the biting cold from the first or second week of December. The effects of cold are currently being seen in both North Bihar and South Bihar, but the effects of fog are more visible in North Bihar. The temperatures in major cities across Bihar recorded on Thursday were as follows: City Tempe...
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In first in 18 years, ballots cast in Red-hit Gadchiroli without a bullet being fired | India News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Trends from EC website Wednesday indicated a sharp difference in voting patterns between urban and rural areas, but an overall improvement in both segments.At least nine districts in Vidarbha - which included the remote Naxal-affected belt - logged polling percentages in the range of 64-72% as opposed to the state average of 65.08% (as of 11.45pm). In comparison, urban clusters of MMR, Pune, Nagpur and Thane were around 60%, all showing an improvement from percentages recorded in the 2019 polls.The island city of Mumbai which stretches from Colaba to Mahim recorded the lowest turnout among all districts at 51%. But the overall average for Mumbai, which is notorious for voter apathy, was a shade higher at 52.1% from the previous assembly poll. Similarly, Pune was at 61.1% as opposed...
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Widow of armyman who died in J&K loses hands in hair dryer blast | India News – Times of India

BAGALKOT: A 37-year-old woman lost both her hands recently when a hair dryer she was holding exploded in Ilkal in Karnataka's Bagalkot district. She is recovering at a hospital. Police said the victim has been identified as Basavarajeswari Yarnal, wife of ex-armyman Papanna Yaranal who died due to an electrical short circuit in Jammu & Kashmir in 2017. The hair dryer was couriered to one of her neighbours who asked her to collect it. Police said the hair dryer could have exploded due to a short circuit.The victim's brother-in-law Shivangowda Yarnal told TOI a courier parcel was booked in the name of Shashikala, a neighbour of Basavarajeswari. When the delivery person called Shashikala, she said she was out of town and requested him to hand it over to Basavarajeswari. Basavarajeswari co...
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Karnataka launches online coaching for government college PU students to crack entrance exams

Each student will receive a unique login ID and password to access classes, tests, and study material online. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Karnataka government on Wednesday (November 20) rolled out free online coaching for 25,000 pre-university students from government and aided colleges to help them prepare for entrance exams like CET, NEET, and JEE. These exams serve as gateways to professional courses such as engineering and medicine.Mumbai-based private coaching institute PACE IIT.Medical has been entrusted with conducting the classes. While the 2024-25 State Budget initially allocated ₹12 crore for the project, the contract was finalised at ₹8 crore, according to official sources.Selection ...
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Volcano erupts again in Iceland, seventh eruption this year – Times of India

A volcano erupted in southwest Iceland late Wednesday, marking the seventh eruption since December, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO).The eruption occurred at the Sundhnuksgigar volcanic fissure near the town of Grindavik. Live footage reveals lava flowing from a fissure.“No infrastructure was currently threatened, but Grindavik -- a small fishing town -- was being evacuated,” IMO specialist Benedikt Ofeigsson told public radio RAS2.The eruption follows a period of heightened seismic activity in the region. Iceland has 33 active volcanoes.Source link
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‘He will go very well in Perth …’: Matthew Hayden endorses this bowler as Mohammed Shami’s replacement for Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy has sparked discussions about India's bowling attack, especially with veteran pacer Mohammed Shami's absence. Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden shared his insights on potential replacements, focusing on Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep.Hayden acknowledged Prasidh Krishna's strong showing in a recent unofficial Test against Australia A. However, he believes Akash Deep is better suited to fill Shami's shoes in the Indian team.Border-Gavaskar Trophy"Prasidh Krishna did very well in the unofficial Test match, but for me, Akash Deep is the closest replacement for Shami’s type of role," he said during a select media interaction organized by Channel 7.Hayden, who has extensive experience playing against India, highlighted Akash Deep's suitabil...
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Smear campaigns will hit ties further, India tells Canada | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian govt quickly rebutted a report in the Canadian media alleging that PM Narendra Modi might have been aware of the plot to kill Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, with ministry of external affairs saying in a statement that such smear campaigns would only further damage the strained relationship.The Globe and Mail report, attributed to an anonymous senior national security official who worked on the "intelligence assessment" of alleged Indian foreign-interference operations in Canada, also linked external affairs minister S Jaishankar to the plot."We do not normally comment on media reports. However, such ludicrous statements made to a newspaper purportedly by a Canadian govt source should be dismissed with the contempt they deserve. Smear campaigns like this only ...
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Naidu, allies spreading lies to cover up failure to implement poll promises: YSRCP chief Jagan

YSRCP President Jagan Mohan Reddy criticizes the government’s growth rate claims and defends YSRCP’s performance with statistics and facts. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday (November 20, 2024) criticised the government for stating that the growth rate had plummeted during the YSRCP term.Addressing the media at the party office at Tadepalli near Vijayawada, Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy, while reeling out statistics, asserted that the State’s performance was far better than any other State during the YSRCP rule.“Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the State’s growth rate was 13.5% during his tenure in 2014–19, and it dropped to 10.6% in 2019-24....
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PM Modi honoured with Dominica’s top civilian award | India News – Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with Dominica's highest award on Wednesday in recognition of his support during the COVID-19 crisis and his efforts to strengthen India-Dominica ties. President Sylvanie Burton of Dominica conferred the "Dominica Award of Honour" on PM Modi during the India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana, marking the completion of his three-nation tour."Honoured to be conferred with the highest national award by Dominica. I dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India," PM Modi said in a post on X."The award is a recognition of PM's statesmanship and contribution to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his commitment to strengthening India-Dominica ties," the Ministry of External Affairs wrote in another post on X.The Prime Minister will also receive top honours fro...
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Tamil Nadu teacher refuses to marry without parents’ nod, killed | India News – Times of India

THANJAVUR: A 26-year-old woman, who taught in a school in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, was stabbed to death by her boyfriend on the school premises on Wednesday morning after she refused to marry him without her parents' permission.M Ramani, a temporary Tamil teacher at Mallipattinam Govt Higher Secondary School, was stabbed on the neck with a knife by P Madhan, 28, outside the staff room around 10am. Though fellow teachers rushed her to hospital, she succumbed to injuries on the way. The accused has been nabbed. CM M K Stalin announced a solatium of Rs 5 lakh from the CM's public relief fund for Ramani's family. Police said Madhan and Ramani were in love and both hailed from Chinnamanai village in Sethubavachathiram block. His family had met her family a few days ago and expressed a wish to g...
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Diddy Party: Sean Combs had keys to all the bedrooms, reveals property manager – Times of India

Five fresh lawsuits have ben filed against Diddy while explosive details of a Freak Off party have been revealed by a property manager. Jason Haight, who worked with embattled pop mogul Sean Diddy, revealed that Diddy once rented a mansion for $25K for a party with his team and insisted that all bedroom keys were given to him. Jason worked as a resident manager at the 15,000 sq ft Parisian Palace in Las Vegas between 2005 and 2017. Diddy was arrested in September on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation for engagement in prostitution. Calling all the charges false and all the cases against him baseless, Diddy did not plead guilty and will face trial on May 5, 2025. Diddy has been accused of holding Freak Off parties where women were forced to engage in sex with male p...
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Kozhikode City sub-district leads in revenue district school arts festival

The team of Keezhal UP School, Vadakara, performing group dance (UP-girls) at the District School Arts Festival in Kozhikode on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh Kozhikode City sub-district is in the lead position in the Kozhikode Revenue District School Arts Festival as the on-stage events of the fest began on Wednesday. The City sub-district scored 160 points while Koduvally is close behind with 158 points. Chevayur and Mukkam sub-districts share the third position with 153 points each.Among the schools, Memunda HSS from Thodannur sub-district is leading the run for the overall championship with 57 points. Silver Hills HSS from Chevayur sub-district and CKGMHSS, Chingapuram, from Melady sub-district (44 po...
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Joe Scarborough CONFIRMS Trump concerned over Pete Hegseth; team looking for alternative – Times of India

Trump's team has been blinsided by the sexual offence allegation against Pete Hegseth though Hegseth's lawyer said it was a false case. Amid reports that Donald Trump's transition team is quietly looking for an alternative for Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary to-be, Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough confirmed on his show Wednesday that Trump indeed is concerned over the sexual offence allegation against Hegseth. Scarborough and his co-host, wife Mika Brzezinski went to Mar-a-Lago to patch things up with Trump and spoke over a number of issues which they revealed on their Wednesday show.Pete Hegseth is a military veteran and a former Fox News host who was infamous for his problematic opinions. But his record was otherwise clean. After his nomination, it emerged that he paid off a woman in...
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Come January, Delhi to Baramulla by train promises more than a ride | Srinagar News – Times of India

SRINAGAR: Imagine boarding a train in bustling New Delhi and gliding through northern India’s golden plains. Watch the flatlands slowly give way to rolling hills. As the train ascends into the Himalayas, it offers a front-row seat to engineering marvels like the towering Chenab Bridge — standing taller than the Eiffel Tower.The train burrows through 38 tunnels carved deep into mountains, emerging into breathtaking views of luxuriant meadows and snow-capped peaks. By the time it pulls into Baramulla station, get ready to be transported to a realm of serene beauty, where the charm of Kashmir awaits.This will soon be a reality for travellers, as the direct train from New Delhi to Baramulla is set to roll out in January, marking the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBR...
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Pakistan approves military offensive against separatists in Balochistan – Times of India

ISLAMABAD: Amid a sharp increase in the number of attacks, Pakistani authorities have announced a plan to launch a comprehensive military offensive against separatist militant groups in the country’s southwestern Balochistan province.The surge in attacks in the province had prompted Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to summon a high-profile meeting of civil and military officials in Islamabad on Tuesday to discuss the security situation in Balochistan, which borders Afghanistan and Iran.“The participants approved a comprehensive military operation against terrorist organisations operating in Balochistan, including the Majeed Brigade (a suicide squad), Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), and Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS), who are targeting innocent...
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