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The government is seeking to bring climate finance, disaster risk reduction and startups to the forefront of the G20 agenda as India begins its presidency of the group of the world’s richest countries on Thursday. It also wants to ensure global dialogue on an early warning mechanism for certain types of disasters that affect lives in coastal areas. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36unsXY via IFTTT

Remittance flows to India are estimated to grow 12% to reach $100 billion for the first time this year— way ahead of Mexico, China and Philippines— according to World Bank’s Migration and Development brief. Between 2016-17 and 2020-21, the share of remittances from US, UK and Singapore increased from 26% to over 36%, while the share from five Gulf countries dropped from 54% to 28%,” the World Bank said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MflvJDI via IFTTT

The singer-songwriter, behind some of the group's biggest hits, dies after an illness, her family says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wky2GuM

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that India had a very low incidence of Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI) cases of Thrombosis and Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) during administration of 220 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccines. It said till September 30 this year India has administered 219.9 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccine. A total 26 AEFI cases of TTS were reported, of which 14 recovered and 12 died. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RtOpfLN via IFTTT

The 23-year-old's lawyer says he has denied a charge of criminal defamation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lVo4vhD

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TWITTER-EU/ (URGENT)EU warns Musk that Twitter faces ban over content moderation -FT from Times of India https://ift.tt/PZpJLkC via IFTTT

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Elaliite and elkinstantonite are the new names but the Saar people in Somalia call it Nightfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D0sArd2

After six days, AIIMS authorities finally managed to restore the hospital's e-data, which was hacked after a ransomware attack on its servers. However, the network is still being sanitised and it may take some more time to restore the online services, sources said. It is feared that the data of around 3-4 crore patients could have been compromised due to the breach detected on November 23. from Times of India https://ift.tt/szefmnK via IFTTT

China has sent astronauts to live on its space station, the second permanent outpost in orbit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8EhrX34

A woman was arrested in South Korea after human remains were found in a suitcase bought at an auction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MGt8Dc0

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While the risk for humans is low, authorities warn that safety measures should be taken near birds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BPQeYng

Uttar Pradesh's three new commissionerates in Ghaziabad, Agra and Prayagraj got their first police commissioners on Monday, according to an official order. Ajay Mishra was appointed the commissioner of Ghaziabad, Preetinder Singh of Agra and Ramit Sharma of Prayagraj, the order issued late Monday night stated. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KUL60Sy via IFTTT

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Favourites Brazil joined holders France as the second team to secure a spot in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Monday. Brazil defeated Switzerland 1-0 in their second Group G game to register their second successive win in Qatar. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nmapbjx via IFTTT

Israel's PM-designate will hand a government post to a homophobic ultra-nationalist party leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FOGtWSX

Alphonso Davies scores Canada's first-ever World Cup goal, but it is not enough to stop them being knocked out following a defeat by Croatia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1uLkivE

At least seven people, including a newborn and two children, were killed on the southern Italian holiday island of Ischia after a landslide caused by torrential rain devastated a small town here, an official said on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1RQEfM2 via IFTTT

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Brazil head coach Tite says the high number of fouls on Neymar "has to stop" after the forward was injured in their group-stage victory over Serbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NzeguAG

Chhattisgarh police registered an FIR against Madhya Pradesh BJP media cell chief Lokendra Parashar on Friday night for posting on social media an alleged 'doctored' video of a pro-Pakistan slogan being raised during Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', which is passing through the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/koVDHsQ via IFTTT

Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang Nguema has led the country's authoritarian regime for 43 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NcExjCO

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Those missing are believed to be trapped under the mud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kCTWFEf

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Kylian Mbappe shone for the defending champions with a brace as France beat Denmark 2-1 in their second Group D match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Saturday. With the victory, France became the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 in Qatar with one game in hand. from Times of India https://ift.tt/N32BLle via IFTTT

The Bombay high court's Justice MS Karnik on Friday recused himself from hearing the ED's plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut and his alleged associate Pravin Raut in a money laundering case filed by the agency in connection with the Patra Chawl redevelopment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ABh7PGj via IFTTT

The emergency powers were used to help bring an end to Canada's "Freedom Convoy" last winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YjTB3pm

Ukrainian authorities on Friday gradually restored power to millions of people left in the dark after the most devastating Russian air strikes so far, aided by the reconnection of the country's four nuclear plants. Stay with TOI for the latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/NrfwhYe via IFTTT

Two brothers are accused of selling state secrets to Moscow in a case "unlike any other in 20 years". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zmWaMnw

The blaze in Urumqi - under Covid restrictions since August - has caused anger online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K89mSJG

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People paying their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II left the bears outside royal residences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xU2RQzH

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Former ISI head Lt General Asim Munir will be Pakistan’s next army chief, PM Shehbaz Sharif announced Thursday and ended weeks of speculation about who succeeds Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa in a position considered the most powerful in the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SGWxeOQ via IFTTT

Isolation from sport is one of the many consequences of Russia's war in Ukraine, says Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RWcdF3x

World No. 2 Belgium survived a scare on Wednesday, before registering a narrow 1-0 win over Canada in their opening group game at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. A missed penalty and a sublime finish highlights the Group F match at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. from Times of India https://ift.tt/EFebGgV via IFTTT

Nadia Nadim says her mother died after being hit by a truck, after the Denmark forward had to leave an ITV broadcast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pfP36t7

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The Turkish president says its air strikes on Kurdish fighters since Sunday are "only the beginning". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WDEVQJq

The newborn baby's grandmother speaks of her death in an attack on a maternity hospital in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iJp2dtW

Favourites Spain shot a warning to their rivals by hammering Costa Rica 7-0 on Wednesday in their opening Group E match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Al Thumama stadium in Qatar. The winning margin was Spain's biggest ever at a World Cup. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MOehBAp via IFTTT

Police discovered 30 bodies, believed to be of migrants who were being trafficked, in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B3N7kEK

India saw a single day rise of 294 new coronavirus infections, taking the tally to 4,46,69,715 on Tuesday. The active cases have declined to 6,209, the health ministry said. Meanwhile, fear in China as Beijing shuts parks, museums as Covid cases rise. Stay with TOI for more updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/Z3s5oGq via IFTTT

Income Tax investigation wing sleuths from Delhi and Hyderabad on Tuesday conducted searches on the properties of Telangana minister of labour and employment Ch Malla Reddy and his family members in connection with the suspected tax evasion. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kQOK6BH via IFTTT

Russia's UK ambassador is asked whether he accepts his country has committed war crimes in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xnl5Vms

The suspected bomber in Saturday’s autorickshaw explosion in Karnataka’s Mangaluru had spared no effort in hiding his identity and making sure his digital trail aroused little suspicion. H Mohammed Shariq (24) had a photo of the huge Adiyogi Shiva statue in Coimbatore as his WhatsApp display picture when he visited the Tamil Nadu city for three days in September. from Times of India https://ift.tt/pBuX72R via IFTTT

Kyiv authorities say they want to stop Russia using the site for sabotage, intelligence or weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4VGOznH

Officials said rescue efforts were delayed as divers had little oxygen in their cylinders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9XkrQtZ

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Two of Twitter's most important civil rights partners criticise reinstatement of Trump and West accounts from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WlHICUM

The health ministry has notified the inclusion of coronary stents in the National List of Essential Medicines(NLEM), 2022, a move that will help make these life-saving medical devices more affordable. The move is based on the recommendations by an expert committee constituted to review the inclusion of stents in the list based on requirement. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) will now fix the price of coronary stents. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kr9aYJo via IFTTT

The man who shot dead anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani should be freed on parole, judges rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qMrHigk

Millions are at risk as winter sets in as many are without power, a WHO official warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZawPWH0

Machine guns on trucks have been seen heading to one city, amid reports of dozens killed in a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DbEoFsq

Police are investigating the incident, in which at least 16 people were also injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5haqlZH

After the recent bombing in Istanbul, Turkish retaliatory air strikes on Kurdish targets have left a population on edge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OKMCAaZ

As per the proposal, the ministry for social justice and empowerment is proposing the inclusion of ‘Balmiki’ in the SC list. The name is a spelling variation of ‘Valmiki’ which is already in the SC list, but given the strictness adopted in the recognition of Dalit groups, the difference leads to omission of many individuals or households from the ‘Balmiki’ caste from reservation and other affirmative action benefits. from Times of India https://ift.tt/t1U0w9K via IFTTT

FTX owes about $1.45bn to its top 10 creditors, according to its US bankruptcy court filings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VJqproY

On Sunday, in the evening desert chill, at the gleaming, packed Al-Bayt stadium in the Al Khor town which literally means creek, by singing higher than the others, they were only reaffirming to the world that this belongs to them, that they had created it. And that, the world is welcome. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Rc3S0oQ via IFTTT

China's secrecy has led to fatal consequences in the Covid-19 pandemic. 6 million people died by official count, and the cover-up is immense and still in place. China should now agree to a full and thorough scientific investigation that returns to Wuhan. This black box needs to be opened, reported The Washington Post. Stay with TOI for more updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aFKkmdv via IFTTT

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Representatives at COP27 in Egypt have been locked in negotiations for far longer than expected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W9zNQay

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PM on Narendra Modi inaugurated Saturday the Donyi Polo airport at Hollongi, the first greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh that borders China and Myanmar, and described the event as “the beginning of a new era of hope and opportunities” in the Northeast, which he said is the country’s first priority now. from Times of India https://ift.tt/od9jacH via IFTTT

The growing use of virtual assets or crypto currencies, sources pointed out, has been the most prominent change in the pattern of terror financing, amid continued use of methods like illegal trade, extortion, kidnapping for ransom, drugs, counterfeit currency, artefacts and cultural property, illicit trade in natural resources and wildlife, state-sponsored financing, profits from businesses and through charitable organisations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5sJXAcf via IFTTT

Justice Chandrachud on Friday said in open court that a full court meeting of the SC noticed that there is a pendency of over 3,000 petitions seeking transfer of cases (mostly matrimonial) from one state to another. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TeXdfZ9 via IFTTT

When the two law officers kept stretching their objections, the bench said, "If NIA is trying to find out loopholes to defy our orders, we will take a serious view of it." from Times of India https://ift.tt/zOFLiUI via IFTTT

The satsang, organised on a lawn in Roza police station area on Thursday, was projected on a giant screen to over 2,000 attendees. People from neighbouring districts, including Farrukhabad and Lakhimpur Kheri, were brought in buses, said police sources. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7xvarBP via IFTTT

The special counsel will ultimately decide whether to file criminal charges against the former president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VFnDUzr

The US pop star says she had been told Ticketmaster could handle demand, despite the chaos this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J2prASP

As temperatures drop below freezing, Russian missiles have crippled parts of the country's energy system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k3Go4YP

Delhi's Saket District Court on Friday directed the city police to complete the narco analytic test of Aaftab Amin Poonawala, accused of killing his live-in partner Shradhha Walkar, within five days, while giving clear-cut instructions to cops not to use any third-degree measure on the accused. from Times of India https://ift.tt/pr4zfKt via IFTTT

A 29-year-old Army jawan of 24 Rajputana Rifles, Sonu Kumar Singh, lost both his legs and is battling for life at a military hospital after he was allegedly pushed off the Rajdhani express by a TTE at Bareilly station on Thursday. He is yet to regain consciousness and is "critical", doctors said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hFOBonC via IFTTT

This Amdavadi autorickshaw driver has run into several bureaucratic dead ends in his quest to change his name from Rajveer (Brave King) to "RV155677820", a moniker that smothers all signs of caste and religion. But now he plans to give his ideology a free run by contesting in the Gujarat assembly poll as an Independent from Gandhinagar South. from Times of India https://ift.tt/s5HYfNi via IFTTT

At least 10 children have died in a building in the Jabalia refugee camp - the biggest in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lm0di1q

Reiterating that freedom fighter Vinayak Savarkar had helped British, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he betrayed other freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel. from Times of India https://ift.tt/47hRDNF via IFTTT

Adnan Oktar has been convicted of sexual assault and abuse of minors in Turkey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tvofrh9

After India and the UK missed the Diwali deadline for the free trade agreement under discussion, PM Narendra Modi and his counterpart Rishi Sunak in a meeting on Wednesday backed a trade deal which, according to the UK, has the potential to unlock investment and increase jobs in both the countries, and to expand their deep cultural links. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tITysuh via IFTTT

Jens Stoltenberg tells the BBC "accidents happen" in war and emphasises the need for a measured approach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yFvnJ6T

Security staff are seen covering the camera as a TV 2 Denmark reporter tries to broadcast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0EBySJu

At least five people were killed in Iran's southwestern province of Khuzestan on Wednesday in what state media described as a terrorist attack. Iran's state TV said 15 others were wounded in the attack at the market in the city of Izeh. The semi-official ISNA news agency said two gunmen in a car opened fire on people. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ljSDVFu via IFTTT

Corporate America is making deep cuts to its employee base as part of its restructuring efforts to navigate a potential downturn in the economy from the U.S. Federal Reserve's war on inflation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vIyFJN2 via IFTTT

The speed at which Conservative Press turned on Trump was as dizzying as the invectives were harsh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gOYSUqz via IFTTT

In a two-month-long operation, Delhi Police's crime branch has busted an international racket manufacturing and selling spurious life-saving cancer medicines, thus endangering the health of critical patients. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GDLUVRK via IFTTT

Mothers around the world share their thoughts as their babies' birth coincides with a huge population milestone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fZGn5It

The Gujarat high court on Tuesday criticised the lapse on part of the authorities in the Morbi suspension bridge tragedy case — especially the (Morbi) municipality — for the vague contract that it had signed with Ajanta Manufacturing Pvt Ltd for maintenance and operation of the bridge, which collapsed on October 30 resulting in the death of 135 persons. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rK0IvJ8 via IFTTT

Watch as Kenyan journalist Alvin Kaunda's reporting is interrupted by an inquisitive trunk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oc5LegD

The annual G20 Summit opened Bali on Tuesday with world leaders set to discuss over the next two days challenges triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic and more recently topped by Russia's war in Ukraine. Stay here for all updates -- from Times of India https://ift.tt/QSjexwN via IFTTT

Missile strikes hit cities across Ukraine on Tuesday, plunging seven million homes into darkness just days after a humiliating Russian retreat. Stay here for all updates -- from Times of India https://ift.tt/zCVRP4e via IFTTT

The reductions could affect about 10,000 people at the e-commerce giant, reports suggested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OjhPmfS

The Ukrainian leader says there's a long way to go - and a jailed Russian activist writes to the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c6RIZ21

The defence for activist Gautam Navlakha recently told the special NIA court that the office of the Navi Mumbai police commissioner had refused to accept a demand draft of Rs 2.4 lakh which they had furnished in compliance with a Supreme Court order allowing him to be placed under house arrest in the Elgar Parishad case. from Times of India https://ift.tt/W9Oohtk via IFTTT

The superintendent of Tihar Jail number 7 has been suspended after a preliminary enquiry revealed that he had allegedly committed irregularities while Delhi minister Satyendar Jain was lodged in the prison and provided special treatment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ODbeIA3 via IFTTT

Since Russia's retreat from the region memes of the fruit have been widely shared online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PeCVtJN

A 28-year-old food blogger from Mumbai allegedly strangled his 26-year-old live-in partner at their house in south Delhi, cut the body into 35 pieces, stored them in a refrigerator and disposed them of over 18 days at various places in the dead of night, according to police. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MboVAjF via IFTTT

Lemekhani Nyirenda was serving a nine-year prison sentence when he went off to fight for Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/COW2Vg7

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Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said that it was unfortunate and surprising that opposition parties try to stoke controversies for political gains even if it causes damage to the country’s reputation. Singh, who unveiled the statue of Prithvi Raj Chouhan at Jhajjar in Haryana on Sunday, said that seeing the lotus in the G20 logo, some people raised objections, which was unfortunate as it was declared the national flower in 1950. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5e7nUmT via IFTTT

Natasa Pirc Musar was once a lawyer for former US first lady Melania Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HL6UfaY

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he G20 summit on November 15-16 in Bali will see PM Narendra Modi and other leaders participating in three important sessions, including on food and energy security, digital transformation and health. PM will have around 20 engagements during his two-day stay in Bali where, as the next Chair, India will look to speak for the developing countries, which are battling some of the worst consequences of the conflict in Europe, and steer the agenda in a “balanced” manner. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fC0YPIh via IFTTT

The Supreme Court judgment upholding the EWS reservation could open the floodgates with states approaching the Centre to legitimise their quota laws violative of 50% ceiling, which may put the central government in an unenviable position, given the potential costs of accepting or rejecting such requests. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oBTP47H via IFTTT

India with the help of other developing countries thwarted an attempt by developed countries to focus on all top 20 current CO2 emitters for additional mitigation actions, instead of just the big historical polluters (rich nations), during the first week of the UN climate talks (COP27). The crucial second week of negotiation involving ministers will begin Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bqdVUs2 via IFTTT

India and Asean in a joint statement on Saturday reaffirmed the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, stability, maritime safety, freedom of navigation and overflight in the Indo-Pacific region, and also commitment to peaceful resolution of disputes, in accordance with international law, including UNCLOS. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yZ8Vs5l via IFTTT

Footage shows the two planes colliding at a commemorative air show near Dallas in Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MKDlFOr

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Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NYVSdG

Amid growing demand to end use of coal, India here at the UN climate talks (COP27) on Saturday made a strong point saying making any one fuel the villain is not right as natural gas and oil also lead to emissions. Making its intervention during presidency consultation on the cover decisions of COP27, India also suggested certain points to be included in the decision text, saying the long-term goal of the Paris Agreement requires phasing down of all fossil fuels. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sHDiIQk via IFTTT

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pVrf6Jw

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Tommie Hanks was 27 years old when he was reported missing in action during the Korean War in 1950. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uPdBGM1

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The growth of the video gaming market is an opportunity for African developers to create games for the African audience. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qv4TElY

Following through its order in May directing the release of life convict A G Perarivalan in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case by invoking its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court on Friday used the extraordinary jurisdiction to extend the same to six others convicted for assassinating the former Prime Minister and ordered that they be also set free forthwith. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tWMRj39 via IFTTT