Month: November 2024

In 1st Appointment In India, Taliban Names Young Student Its Envoy In Mumbai

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In 1st Appointment In India, Taliban Names Young Student Its Envoy In Mumbai

New Delhi: The Taliban regime has appointed a young Afghan student in India, Ikramuddin Kamil, as Acting Consul at Afghanistan’s Consulate in Mumbai. This is the first appointment by the Taliban – which New Delhi does not recognise – in India since it took power in Afghanistan in 2021. India withdrew its diplomats from Kabul…

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Nation

Ex RCB, CSK, MI Star Joins Gujarat Titans As Batting Coach

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Ex RCB, CSK, MI Star Joins Gujarat Titans As Batting Coach

Team Gujarat Titans in action© BCCI Gujarat Titans have entrusted former India keeper-batter Parthiv Patel with the dual responsibility of serving as their assistant and batting coach in the upcoming IPL, the franchise said on Wednesday. Parthiv will perform the dual role in the support staff led by head coach Ashish Nehra. “The…

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Church Of England Faces Pressure Over Abuse Scandal After Archbishop Quits

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Church Of England Faces Pressure Over Abuse Scandal After Archbishop Quits

The Church of England faced pressure on Wednesday to ensure people are held to account for systematically covering up allegations of abuse, one day after the Archbishop of Canterbury resigned over a church abuse scandal. Justin Welby quit on Tuesday as spiritual leader of the global Anglican Church, saying he had failed to ensure a…

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World

If 23andMe goes bust, what happens to its DNA database?

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If 23andMe goes bust, what happens to its DNA database?

Since it was founded nearly two decades ago, 23andMe has grown into one of the largest biotechnology companies in the world. Millions of people have used its simple genetic testing service, which involves ordering a saliva test, spitting into a tube, and sending it back to the company for a detailed DNA analysis. But now…

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Science

Jammu And Kashmir Sees 70% Drop In Terror Activities, Civilian Casualties Still A Concern

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Jammu And Kashmir Sees 70% Drop In Terror Activities, Civilian Casualties Still A Concern

Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing a surge in terror attacks and counter-terrorism operations. New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir recorded a decline of over 70 per cent in terror-related activities in the past five years but civilian killings continue to remain a major concern amid a surge in such cases in the region this year,…

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Telecom Body TRAI Cracks Down, Disconnects Personal Numbers Used For Spam

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Telecom Body TRAI Cracks Down, Disconnects Personal Numbers Used For Spam

Those who have added their names in the ‘do not dial’ (DND) registry will not get commercial calls New Delhi: Any telemarketer that makes spam calls or sends spam text from personal numbers will find the numbers disconnected. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a major crackdown against those engaged in spam…

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Market crash: Investors become poorer by ₹13 lakh crore; Sensex tanks 2.27% in two days

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Market crash: Investors become poorer by ₹13 lakh crore; Sensex tanks 2.27% in two days

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, Adani Ports, JSW Steel, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the biggest laggards.  | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity investors suffered an erosion of ₹13 lakh crore in market valuation in two days of crash in the BSE benchmark Sensex which…

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Business

IndiGo, Air India cancel flights to Bali following volcanic eruption

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IndiGo, Air India cancel flights to Bali following volcanic eruption

Mount Lewotobi spews volcanic ash in East Flores, Indonesia, on November 13, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP IndiGo and Air India on Wednesday (November 13, 2024) cancelled their flights to Bali due to ash clouds from a volcanic eruption in the Indonesian island. The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano located in a remote island in…

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World

India vs Pakistan Tussle Leads To Cancellation Of Champions Trophy Launch, Potential ‘Alternate’ Venue Cancelled

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India vs Pakistan Tussle Leads To Cancellation Of Champions Trophy Launch, Potential ‘Alternate’ Venue Cancelled

The ICC continued discussions on the Champions Trophy schedule with the participating nations amid speculation that the entire tournament could be moved out of Pakistan following India’s refusal to travel to the country, a source said on Tuesday. A chatter emerged that South Africa could be a viable alternative to organise next year’s…

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