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Luis Rubiales also ‘forcefully kissed’ England women’s footballer on her face at Women’s World Cup

The disgraced former president of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, has now been accused of “seemingly forcefully kissing” an England football player on her face and “cupping and stroking” the face of a second England player before he kissed Jenni Hermoso without her consent at the Women’s World Cup this year. Spain won the World Cup after a 1-0 win over England in the final on August 20. Rubiales was in hot soup after visuals from the trophy ceremony emerged of him forcibly kissing Spain’s Hermoso on the lips without her consent. The latest charges emerged when a FIFA disciplinary committee report was released on Wednesday. In the report, English Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt, who was standing next to Rubiales at the dais, stated that Rubiales had acted with ...
Politics

I-T Officials Raid Boudh Distilleries In Odisha On Tax Evasion Allegations: Report

The Income Tax (I-T) Department conducted raids at the Boudh Distilleries Private Limited in Odisha on Wednesday and recovered huge amounts of cash in two days. The authorities raided the liquor manufacturing company due to allegations of tax evasion.  The raids were conducted at Bolangir and Sambalpur in Odisha and Ranchi, and Lohardaga in Jharkhand, officials revealed as reported by ANI. The amount of cash recovered till Wednesday stood at up to Rs 50 crore, after which the machines stopped working since the amount of cash was so high, the agency stated.  Income Tax (I-T) Department conducted raids at Boudh Distilleries Private Limited in Odisha and Jharkhand and recovered huge cache of currency notes from the premises linked to the company till yesterday. Acco...
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Manika Batra eyes improve performance in Paris Olympics: I am happy but not satisfied | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's top female paddlers, Manika Batra has recently achieved a remarkable career-high milestone, securing 31st slot in the ITTF world rankings. She is currently ranked 36th in the latest list. Her stellar performance at the WTT Champions tournament in Frankfurt, where she advanced to the round of 16, added another feather to her successful career.Despite a formidable clash in the round of 16 against China's Wang Yidi, resulting in a 0-3 defeat, Batra's journey in Frankfurt was marked by a thrilling victory over Hong Kong's Doo Hoi Kem in the round of 32, triumphing 3-2. As a result, Manika stands as the sole Indian representative within the top 50 rankings in women's singles.In an exclusive chat with TimesofIndia.com, the 28-year-old Delhi-born TT star delved into her rise...
Politics

New chapter in history of Telangana: Congress MPs ahead of Revanth Reddy’s swearing-in as CM | India News – Times of India

HYDERABAD: Ahead of the grand swearing-in ceremony of Telangana's new Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, Congress leaders on Thursday expressed their excitement and said that this will be a new chapter in the history of Telangana. Speaking to ANI, Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda said, "Congress' win in Telangana is a victory of the party's policies.""It is a victory of Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Kharge ji.It's a victory of the struggle by Revanth Reddy. I have full faith that this will be a new chapter in the history of Telangana," he said.Another Congress leader and MP, K Suresh said that the first agenda of the Telangana government is to implement six guarantees that were promised in the election rallies by Congress leaders. "During the election campaign, we promise...
Culture

Video | “India Will Be Asia-Pacific’s Growth Engine”: S&P Global Top Official To NDTV

As per the latest report by S&P Global titled, 'China Slows, India Grows', India and not China, will be Asia-Pacific's growth engine. The study mentions the deepening property sector woes in China. In an exclusive interaction with Pulkit Agarwal, Head Of India Content, S&P Global Commodity Insights on the study conducted and the optimistic outlook on the Indian economy going forward. Source link
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Report Reveals ‘Catastrophic Loss’ To Himalayan Glaciers ‘Even at 2°C’ – The Wire Science

The Hindu Kush Himalaya. Photo: davric/Wikimedia Commons, public domain Mountainous regions such as the Hindu Kush Himalayas are facing severe consequences from climate change. Scientists are calling for more attention to be paid to the region, as COP28’s climate negotiations get underway in Dubai. A new report by the International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (ICCI) warns of severe consequences for millions – as well as irreversible damage to glacial areas – if the global average temperature rise reaches two degrees Celsius. This represents the upper temperature limit agreed upon under the Paris Agreement. New developments in cryosphere research have led the report’s authors to declare that the Paris Agreement’s goal is outdated: “1.5C is the only option”. B...
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Governments spy on Apple, Google users through ‘push notifications’, alleges US Senator – Times of India

A US senator has alleged that governments have been ‘forcing’ Apple and Google to give details of push notifications that come to iPhones and Android phones. Senator Ron Wyden has written an open letter to the US Department of Justice in which he urged that two major companies should be allowed to be transparent about their legal demands. “These companies should be permitted to generally reveal whether they have been compelled to facilitate this surveillance practice, to publish aggregate statistics about the number of demands they receive, and unless temporarily gagged by a court, to notify specific customers about demands for their data,” Wyden said. The senator also revealed that he had written to Apple and Google confirming whether governments were forcing them to reveal push notifi...
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“Smile when…”: Gautam Gambhir’s reply to Sreesanth | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir is not the type to remain silent if provoked. Following ex-India fast bowler S Sreesanth's video message expressing disappointment over Gambhir's conduct, the left-handed batsman responded humbly on Twitter without directly addressing Sreesanth by name."Smile when the world is all about attention!," Gambhir wrote on his Twitter handle. A heated argument occurred between Gambhir and Sreesanth during the Legends League Cricket (LLC) match between India Capitals and Gujarat Giants on Wednesday.On Thursday morning, a video of an argument between these two former Indian players emerged. Gautam could be clearly seen in an argument with the former Indian pacer during the match. Other players and the umpire had to separate the two cricketers.After the match, Sreesanth ...
Politics

Google Pixel 8 Pro First Phone To Be Powered By Gemini AI

Tech giant Google's new Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) model, its largest and most capable to date, to take on rivals such as OpenAI's GPT-4 and Meta's Llama 2, will be power the flagship Pixel 8 Pro smartphone. The handset will the first Android handset to be fueled by the cutting-edge Gemini AI model. The on-device variant, Gemini Nano, optimised for smartphones, will power Google's Tensor G3 chip to enable two Pixel 8 Pro functionalities: Summarise in Recorder and Smart Reply in Gboard. By operating on-device, the AI ensures data sensitivity by not transmitting it outside the phone and enables the features to function seamlessly even without a network connection. Starting today, Google Pixel 8 Pro users can access this feature. Furthermore, the Recorder app now...
Politics

Cyclone Michaung | Here is all you need to know about vehicle insurance claims

Many vehicles were damaged in the flooding caused by the rains due to Cyclone Michaung, in Chennai and its neighbouring districts | Photo Credit: PTI The unprecedented rains in Chennai and neighbouring districts caused by Cyclone Michaung have resulted in damages to multiple motor vehicles. Once things get back to normal, here is what you have to keep in mind while making insurance claims.Flood-damaged vehicles are covered under comprehensive motor insurance, with add-ons like zero depreciation and engine protection recommended. Total loss claims are common in severe situations, Venkatesh Naidu, CEO, Bajaj Capital Insurance Broking Ltd, said.Insurance claims can be made in cases where parked cars have been washed away or collided with each other due to floods or other natural disasters...
Gabbar, memes & Rajkummar Rao — ECI targets ‘urban & youth’ population with its ‘Desh ka Form’ campaign
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Gabbar, memes & Rajkummar Rao — ECI targets ‘urban & youth’ population with its ‘Desh ka Form’ campaign

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) bid to register voters under the ‘special summary revision’ of electoral rolls has entered its last leg, with the poll body pumping up its reach to citizens under the “Desh Ka Form” campaign.Started 30 November, the campaign is running on print, TV and social media platforms and focuses on “urban and youth” population. It aims to draw the attention of existing and tentative voters to check or add their names in the electoral rolls. In preparation for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the EC began the revision of electoral rolls on 27 October. The last date for filing claims and objections is 9 December this year. Following the disposal of claims and objections, the final electoral rolls will be published on 5 January, 2024. ...
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Cracks in US-Israel ties—Biden’s Gaza plan is up against anti-peace Netanyahu

This week, the Israel-Hamas war is completing two months without any sign of how it will end and when. Israel claims it is not a time-bound war—it will end with the elimination of Hamas, and for that, Israel will fight for however long it takes. Against the wishes of its friends and allies like the United States, European powers like Germany and France or Arab states like Jordan, Egypt, and UAE, Israel has evaded questions about how long its military will be operating in Gaza. Nor does it want to share with them its vision for post-Hamas Gaza, though it is highly unlikely that Hamas will be pushed out of Gaza by the Israeli military.For Hamas, the war is all about escaping the Israeli military attacks, hiding in tunnels or in South Gaza with the civilian population. It still has around ...
Entertainment

Raveena Tandon shares a rare picture of Sam Maneckshaw with her father Ravi Tandon, on the sets of Amitabh Bachchan starrer ‘Majboor’ – Pics inside | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Vicky Kaushal starrer 'Sam Bahadur' which hit the screens on December 1, has found a lot of acclaim among cinegoers. While Vicky got a lot of love for his performance in the movie, it managed to hold decently well at the box office, despite competition from Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Animal'. As the audience has now gotten to know more about Field Marshall Sam Maneckshaw through the film, Raveena Tandon has now shared a rare, unseen picture of him, with her father.The actress shared this picture from the sets of Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'Majboor' and she wrote, "Two Heroes in one Frame … One, Sam Manekshaw ,that to whom this country and its generations will forever be grateful, the Son of our Motherland ..and the Other My Hero, Ravi Tandon, A Son of the Soil, A savior for many with his soci...
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Soaring pollution in Pakistan’s Lahore fills wards with sick children – Times of India

LAHORE: In the packed paediatric emergency room of a Lahore public hospital, parents holding sick children lined up for treatment this week, part of a surge of young patients caused by the air pollution crisis in Pakistan's second most populous city."We are disturbed and tense," said Mohamad Qadeer, holding a nebulizing device to his three-year-old daughter Rameen's nose, engulfing her face in a billow of steam delivering medication to ease her congested airways.She and her one-year-old sister Inaaya are among thousands of children suffering from pollution-related health problems. Health officials estimated there has been at least a 50% rise in paediatric patients due to respiratory issues exacerbated by poor air quality in the last month.Lahore, known historically as a city of gardens,...
Politics

Cyclone Michaung: Sudden Rain With Chilly Wind Lashes Kolkata, South Bengal Districts

Sudden rain and chilly wind disrupted normal life for Kolkata residents on Thursday morning. Some other districts of South Bengal also received light rain starting Wednesday evening and continuing the next day as cyclonic storm Michaung weakened into a less marked low-pressure area over Chhattisgarh, the weather department said. The IMD predicted a cloudy sky with light to moderate rain over east India till Friday morning.  Kolkata and other south districts experienced the first feel of winter this season after the rain and wind brought the mercury down but posed difficulty for officer goers. Daily commuters struggled with traffic snarls at some places in the city and adjoining Salt Lake area. The city recorded a minimum temperature three notches above normal at 19.9 d...
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2nd ODI: Sam Curran, Jos Buttler back in form as England beat West Indies to level series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sam Curran's three wickets and Jos Buttler's half-century propelled England to a convincing six-wicket win over West Indies in the second one-day international, drawing the three-match series level at 1-1.Chasing a target of 203 in North Sound, Antigua, England cruised to victory in under 33 overs, setting the stage for a series decider in Barbados on Saturday.Opener Will Jacks impressed with a composed 73 off 72 deliveries before falling lbw to Sherfane Rutherford. Buttler anchored the innings with an unbeaten 58, steering the visitors to victory alongside Harry Brook (43) in a solid 90-run partnership.Buttler's captain's knock not only secured the win but also marked a personal milestone as he became the fifth England batsman to surpass the 5,000-run mark in ODI cricket. Th...
Politics

Hyderabad plastered with posters of Revanth Reddy ahead of his swearing-in as Telangana CM – Times of India

HYDERABAD (TELANGANA): Posters of Anumula Revanth Reddy was plastered across Hyderabad city on Thursday ahead of him taking oath as chief minister of Telangana, after the Congress party emerged victorious in the Telangana assembly polls.The oath taking ceremony of the 56-year-old Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president is scheduled to be held this afternoon at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium here.Reddy will become the first Congress chief minister of the state that was created in 2014.Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Deepender Singh Hooda were seen at the Delhi airport today on their way to Hyderabad to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Reddy.Reddy led his party to victory over the incumbent Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) in the recent a...
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Rey Cera Creation to unveil India’s largest 60×120 cm GVT plant in Morbi

PNN Morbi (Gujarat) [India], December 7: Rey Cera Creation, a leading manufacturer and exporter in the ceramic industry, is set to mark a significant milestone with the opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Morbi next month. Show Full Article With an annual capacity of 9.3 million square metre, the new plant will be the largest manufacturing facility for 60×120 cm glazed vitrified tiles in the entire country. Featuring cutting-edge technology and machinery sourced from Spain, Italy, and China, it is expected to begin commercial operations by January end.Rasik Patel, Managing Director, Rey Cera Creation Pvt. Ltd., said, “The new state-of-the-art plant represents our commitment to innovation and excellence. With the latest te...
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Pakistan’s Naseem Shah starts ‘final stage’ of rehabilitation after missing World Cup due to injury

Pakistan cricketer Naseem Shah, who missed the recently-concluded Cricket World Cup in India, due to a shoulder injury has begun the ‘final stage’ of his rehabilitation process, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced in a press release late on Wednesday. The fast bowler is currently undergoing his rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore, under the care of a strength and conditioning coach, a physiotherapist and a doctor. PCB said that Naseem has been doing light gym exercises and partial bowling practice so far. The board’s press release added that he will start batting from Thursday. The young pacer had picked up an injury to his shoulder during the Asia Cup in September, which required him to undergo surgery in the United Kingdom. He consequently missed the entire World ...