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November 16, 2022

World Population Crosses 8 Billion: UN

The world's population is projected to reach 8 billion people on Tuesday, according to the UN estimates, which consider this a milestone in human development.

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PM meets Biden, discusses bilateral ties; also meets Sunak

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a bilateral meeting with US President Joseph R. Biden on the margins of the G-20 Summit in Bali.

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Live-in murder: Delhi Police takes accused to jungle, looks for body parts

The police team, investigating the gruesome murder case of Shraddha Walker on Tuesday took the accused Aftab Poonawala to the crime scene in the jungle.

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PM's 'era not of war' statement makes it to G20 draft communique

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement to Russian President Vladimir Putin in Samarkand on the sidelines of the SCO summit on September 16 today's era isn't of war” has made it to the G20 draft communique, reported Financial Times.

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India invites world community to be part of LiFE

Emphasising that the world urgently needed a paradigm shift from mindless and

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'Unwritten code that people in public office should exercise self-restraint, not make insulting remarks'

The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that there is an unwritten rule that people holding public office must impose self-restriction and ensure they do not make disparaging remarks, and this must be inculcated in our political and civic life.

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Modi calls for ceasefire & return to path of diplomacy in Ukraine

Says need of the hourwastoshow concrete and collective resolve to ensure peace, harmony andsecurity in the world

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Tracking device, panic button must for public vehicles: Govt

The state transport department has made vehicle location tracking devices and panic buttons mandatory for public service vehicles in Bengal.

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Abhishek attacks Suvendu

“Suvendu Adhikari began by attacking me, he failed. He targeted my wife and failed. He then targeted my sisterin-law and failed.

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Police woman who 'bit' agitator questioned

Eva Thapa, the lady constable, who had allegedly bitten one of the agitators, later identified as Arunima Paul, was quizzed at the office of Deputy Commissioner (South) today.

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EWS quota test for Mamata-Stalin relations

The continued silence of chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her government surrounding the Supreme Court verdict on 10 per cent reservation for

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CM: Will I have to touch feet MGNREGA funds of PM to get

AGhikari filed PILSeeking CBI probe, audit by CAG in MGNREGAimplementation

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PIL in HC seeks CBI probe into MGNREGA irregularities

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikarion today filed a PIL in the Calcutta High Court seeking a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities in the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme in the state.

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Pool cars with same registration run in Bankura

Same registration number but two separate vehicles used for a common unauthorized purpose were seized by the law and order authorities in Durgapur yesterday, which has hinted about illegal plying of several dozens of such vehicles, now under scanner in South Bengal.

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Alliance Francaise du Bengalelines up musical projects with int'lartistes

With recent performance of the French piano virtuoso at Victoria Memorial drawing an overwhelming response, the Alliance Francaise du Bengale’s director, Nicolas Facino,

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BJP, RSS misusing Guv's office to meet political goals: Yechury

CPM leaderalleged the organisationsare using the Guv office to impose their ideology in universities

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Prez hails steps by Centre & states for tribal development

Emphasising that holistic national development and the development of the tribal community are interlinked,

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HC pulls up Morbi civic body for bridge tragedy

Gujarat High Courtasks why bridge repair work was granted withoutatender

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BJP will sweep Gujarat Assembly polls, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday exuded confidence that BJP will once again romp to power with a thumping majority breaking all records in next month's Assembly polls.

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India, US to hold joint training exercise in Uttarakhand this month

The 18th edition of the Indo US joint training exercise “YUDH ABHYAS 22” will be conducted in Uttarakhand this month.

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Of little use

SIR, This has reference to your editorial “Showing the way” in The Statesman dated 11 November.

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Free-for-all

In the last four decades, there has been substantial change in the attitude of the political parties as regards providing immediate relief to vulnerable segments of the population. When the Union government in collaboration with the States launched the Ayushman Bharat scheme, initially there were signs of disbelief but today no political party criticises such schemes as gimmicks or questions the rationale of such initiatives. Irrespective of the colour of the party many believe that innovativeness in designing welfare schemes plays an important role in electoral success

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Memories of more genteel times

A lovely story from Melbourne ahead of the T20 final was Devendra Pandey’s nostalgic piece for the Indian Express.

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World must reinforce the spirit of tolerance

In the scheme of universal values “tolerance” appears to be the most misunderstood and abused in everyday life. The United

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RBI imposes penalties on 9 cooperative banks for violating compliances

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalties on nine cooperative banks on account of various contraventions or non compliances of laid down guidelines.

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₹ strengthens slightly, stocks steady as inflation moderates

Indian stocks traded largely steady with positive bias on Tuesday morning as data showed retail and wholesale inflation in the country somewhat moderated last month.

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Indian IT & business services market reaches over $7 billion

The Indian IT and business services market reached $7.15 billion and recorded a 7.4 per cent year-over-year (YoY) growth in the second half of 2022, compared to 6.4 per cent in the same period last year, an IDC report said on Tuesday.

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India-UK FTA expected to be closed by March 2023: Sources

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom (UK) and India is expected to be closed by March 2023, a source from the commerce ministry said on Tuesday.

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Emerging market governments, corporates face challenges, opportunities in decarbonisation

A just transition that seeks to maximize potential socioeconomic benefits while minimising the expected negative impacts of

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Online bond platforms will now need to register as stock brokers: SEBI

Online bond platforms offering debt securities to non-institutional investors will now have to register as stock brokers in stock exchanges, the Securities and Exchange Board of India said in a circular.

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Sensex ends at lifetime high

Theslightly-higher earnings of the corporates during the Sept quarter added sentiment to stock market

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ED files charge sheet against 7 before Jammu court in bank loan fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday filed a chargesheet against seven accused in a case related to bank loan fraud, wherein the total NPA declared by the Bank of India was at Rs 91.50 crore.

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India's total cotton production in 2022-23 estimated at 344 lakh bales

The Cotton Association of India has retained its cotton crop estimate for the 2022-23 season at 344 lakh bales (1 bale equals 170 kg).

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Turkey makes more arrests in connection with deadly bombing

Turkish police have apprehended more suspects in connection with the bombing of a bustling pedestrian avenue in

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UN office urges Iran to free detained peaceful protesters

The U.N. human rights office is calling on Iran's government to immediately release thousands of people who have been detained for

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Pak political parties not to create controversy over new Army chief

The new Pakistan Army chief is now expected to be controversy-free as the PTI seems to have decided not to make the issue of incoming

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Israeli liberals fear new government will undo progress

Israel's outgoing coalition has been the most diverse in the country's history, bringing a slew of progressive policies on the environment, LGBTQ issues and funding for the country's Arab minority.

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Palestinian kills 3 Israelis, wounds 3 in West Bank stabbing

The Palestinian was shotand killed by an Israeli soldieras he tried to run away from the scene

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Appeals court ruling keeps Biden student debt plan on hold

President Joe Biden's plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers was handed another legal loss Monday when a federal appeals court panel agreed to a preliminary injunction halting the program while an appeal plays out.

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Walmart offers to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits

Retail giant Walmart on Tuesday become the latest major player in the drug industry to

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Britain's vulnerable await PM's spending plans with anxiety

Thirugnanam Sureshan maneuvers his wheelchair into the tiny kitchen of his onebedroom apartment, flips the switch on an electric kettle and brews a mug of instant coffee. It’s his second hot drink of the day, and it will be his last.

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G-20 to hold tough on Russia, urge end to Ukraine war

Leaders of the world's largest economies appeared ready Tuesday to convey a strong message from most condemning Russia's invasion of

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GOP on cusp of retaking House control with slim maiority

Democrats already won control of the Senate, securing 50seats with arunoffinGeorgianextmonth

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Trump prepares to launch third campaign for the White House

Former President Donald Trump is preparing to launch his third campaign for the White House on Tuesday,

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With Russia's retreat in Kherson, reports of abuses emerge

Ukrainian police and U.N. investigators said Tuesday they were looking into alleged Russian abuses in Kherson during eight months of occupation of the key southern city, including torture sites and enforced disappearances and detentions.

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Selection and prediction of pesticides depending on specific composition of pests

The selection of a pesticide in concrete conditions depends on the specific composition of the pests, and on the state and the density of their population.

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Mental illness cases on the rise in railways' work force

Experts have warned against the alarming rate at which the mental ailments are rising in India, especially stress related common mental disorders, that is, depression and anxiety disorders.

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Valencia, Caicedo lead Ecuador World Cup squad

Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo and veteran Fenerbahce forward Enner Valencia are among 26 players named in Ecuador's squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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Mumbai Indians' Kieron Pollard announces retirement from IPL

Charismatic West Indies cricketer Kieron Pollard has announced his retirement from playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Mumbai Indians,

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I am always looking forward to new and unique opportunities, says badminton player Ashwini

Ace badminton player Ashwini Ponnappa said she is always looking forward to new and unique opportunities, challenges and goals to achieve and excel as a player in the process.

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Absolute honour, says Para badminton player Manasi Joshi on Arjuna award

India's ace Para badminton player and current world No.1 Manasi Joshi will be conferred with Arjuna Award 2022 on November 30.

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Tour of Australia: Hockey India names 23-member team

Hockey India on Tuesday named the 23-member Indian Men's Hockey Team for the Australia, upcoming Tour of set to begin from November 26 in Adelaide.

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Dhoni likely to work with team India for '24 T20 WC

The former captain, who was incidentally the last Indian skipperto win anICcctitle, had workedasa mentor for Indiaatthe last year's T20 World Cup in the UAE but that was in an interim capacity.

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Novak Djokovic to be granted visa to play in Australian Open: Report

The Australian Government reportedly overturned their previous decision by allowing tennis star Novak Djokovic to play in the 2023 Australian Open.

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