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US and China agree to resume military communications after summit HiIndia Newsdesk

The US and China have agreed to resume military-to-military communications in an effort to ease rising tensions, President Joe Biden says.

"We're back to direct, open, clear communications," he said following a rare meeting with China's President Xi Jinping in California on Wednesday.

It was the first time the pair had spoken in person in more than a year.

Mr Biden also said both leaders had agreed to establish a direct line of communication with one another.

At a news conference following the summit, which took place at a historic country estate near San Francisco, Mr Biden said a lack of communication was "how accidents happen" and added that both presidents could now "pick up the phone and be directly heard immediately".

China severed military-to-military communications last year after thenUS House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan. Beijing views self-ruled Taiwan as its territory, and has threatened to annex it by force if necessary.

Mr Biden said that, while many disagreements remained between the

Biden says 'vermin' rhetoric by Trump echoes Nazis

Joe Biden, Xi Jinping meeting aimed at stabilising US-China relations

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Mr Biden said a lack of communication was "how accidents happen" and added that both presidents could now "pick up the phone and be directly heard immediately". pair, Mr Xi had "just been straight". He said the talks were "some of the most constructive and productive discussions we've had".

But in a sign of how difficult relations still are, Mr Biden, as he was exiting the stage, responded to a reporter's question by saying he considered Mr Xi a dictator.

"He's a dictator in the sense that he is a guy who runs a country... based on a form of government that is totally different from ours," he said. When Mr Biden made a similar comment in June, Chinese officials reacted angrily and described it as "extremely absurd and irresponsible".

"Seeking Light Of Wisdom": Joe Biden Celebrates Diwali At White House

Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping head into their big meeting at a country estate on Wednesday hoping to stabilise US-China relations after a period of tumult, but the US President also is prepared to confront his counterpart on difficult issues such as trade, Beijing’s burgeoning relationship with Iran and human rights concerns.

The two leaders, who will meet on the sidelines of a summit of AsianPacific leaders, last spoke a year ago. Since then, already fraught ties between the two economic superpowers have been further strained by the US downing of a Chinese spy balloon that had traversed the continental US and over differences on the self-ruled island of Taiwan, China’s hacking of a Biden official’s emails and other incidents.

PepsiCo sued by New York state for plastic pollution HiIndia Newsdesk

US President Joe Biden has accused his predecessor Donald Trump of using rhetoric echoing that heard in Nazi Germany. He spoke out after Mr Trump called his political opponents "vermin" during a rally at the weekend.

The remarks show Mr Biden's increased willingness to attack Mr Trump a year before an expected election rematch between the two rivals. Trump campaign spokesperson called Mr Biden's accusation "despicable".

"We pledge to you that we will root out the communists, Marxists, fascists and the radical left thugs that live like vermin within the confines of our country," Mr Trump told his supporters on Saturday in New Hampshire as the US marked Veterans Day. Speaking at a fundraiser in San Francisco on Tuesday, Mr Biden said: "In just the last few days, Trump has said, if he returns to office, he's gonna go after all those who oppose him and wipe out what he called the vermin, quote, the vermin in America - a specific phrase with a specific meaning."

"Our threat is from within," he added.

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"May we embrace the

enduring spirit of this New Delhi: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that he lit a "diya" (earthen holiday," US President Joe lamp) to embrace the spirit of Diwali.

Biden said as he lit a "diya" Mr Biden shared a video of the festivities (earthen lamp) at the White on X (formerly known as Twitter) and House on Diwali. can be seen lighting a diya with US First Lady Jill Biden at the White House. has Indian roots, also celebrated the “Today, Jill and I lit the diya to symbolise festival of lights on Tuesday at her Diwali's message of seeking the light official residence. of wisdom, love, and unity over the During the event, she emphasised the darkness of hate and division. May we significance of observing the festival of embrace the enduring spirit of this lights, especially in the current global holiday and of our nation – and reflect context marked by the Israel-Hamas war. on the strength of our shared light," he “We celebrate Diwali at a time when posted. there's a lot happening in our world. I Mr Biden's Diwali celebration video was think it's important that as we celebrate widely acknowledged.

Diwali, which is about celebrating the A user wrote, “Congratulations America, light, we understand it is always in the wish you strength and prosperity. Wish context of understanding the contrast you good health.” between light and dark moments” Ms “Diwali as a festival spreads a lightning Harris stated in her brief remarks to positiveness. Happy Diwali,” said a predominantly Indian American guests, person. as per a PTI report.

“We pray for light, peace, unity and love” In India, people marked the festivities echoed a few on social media. on November 12, Sunday.

US Vice President Kamala Harris, who

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PepsiCo has been sued by New York state for plastic pollution along Buffalo River that is allegedly contaminating the water and harming wildlife.

According to the lawsuit, PepsiCo is the single largest identifiable contributor to the problem.

PepsiCo's spokesperson has told the BBC that it has been "transparent in its journey to reduce use of plastic".

Last week Coca-Cola, Danone and Nestle were accused of making misleading claims about their plastic bottles. PepsiCo is the world's second biggest food company and many other big corporations have been facing lawsuits by local authorities about their impact on the environment.

Companies are accused of greenwashing when they brand something as more eco-friendly, green or sustainable than it really is.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Military carrying out 'a precise and targeted operation' at Gaza’s largest hospital: Israel HiIndia Newsdesk

The Israeli military said early on Wednesday that its troops were carrying out “a precise and targeted operation” at the Gaza Strip’s largest hospital, a complex of buildings where thousands of Palestinian refugees had taken shelter, as part of the campaign “to defeat Hamas and rescue our hostages”.

Mohammed Zaqout, the director of hospitals in Gaza, said Israeli tanks were inside the medical compound and that soldiers had entered buildings, including the emergency and surgery departments, which house intensive care units.

The statement came a day after Israel, facing an international outcry over the increasingly grim conditions at besieged hospitals in Gaza, sought to bolster its case for further military action by releasing a video of what it said were weapons inside a children’s hospital in Gaza and accounts of sexual violence and other atrocities committed by Hamas during the October 7 attacks.

A spokesperson for Gaza’s ministry of health told Al-Aqsa TV just before

Supreme Court rules UK govt's Rwanda asylum policy unlawful

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London: (IANS) In a big setback to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government, the UK's Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected plans to send migrants to Rwanda as unlawful as it would put them at risk.

Issuing a unanimous judgement, the country's highest court said that the policy would put asylum seekers at “risk of ill-treatment” as they could be sent back to their home countries once they land in Rwanda.

Sunak, who has vowed to stop migrants reaching Britain in small boats across the English Channel, said the ruling "was not the outcome we wanted".

"We have seen today’s judgment and will now consider next steps. This was not the outcome we wanted, but we have spent the last few months planning for all eventualities and we remain completely committed to stopping the boats," he said in a statement. The Prime Minister, however said that his "commitment to stopping the boats is unwavering".

"The Government has been working on a new treaty with Rwanda, and we’ll finalise that in light of today’s judgment. If necessary, I am prepared to revisit our domestic legal frameworks," Sunak wrote on X on Wednesday.

Jerusalem bolsters case for action by releasing a video showing weapons in a children’s facility the raid that the Israeli military had warned that an operation at the main hospital complex in Gaza City, Shifa, was imminent.

The Israeli military also posted a statement about its operation on social media on Wednesday.

However, it remained unclear how many troops were involved in the assault. In the statement, the Israeli military said that the aim of the raid was not to harm civilians, and the force that went into the hospital included medical teams and Arabic speakers.

Israel is a terror state committing war crimes, says Turkish President Speaking two days before a planned visit

Tayyip Erdogan HiIndia Newsdesk

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Israel was a “terror state” committing war crimes and violating international law in Gaza, sharpening his repeated criticism of Israeli leaders and their backers in the West.

to Germany to meet Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Erdogan said Israel’s military campaign against Palestinian militant group Hamas included “the most treacherous attacks in human history” with “unlimited” support from the West.

He called for Israeli leaders to be tried for war crimes at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, and repeated his view — and Turkey’s position — that Hamas is not a terrorist organisation but a political party that won past elections.

Britain, the US, the EU and some Arab states deem Hamas a terrorist group, unlike Turkey. Ankara hosts some members of Hamas and supports a twostate solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

UNSC Adopts Resolution for Humanitarian Pauses in Gaza

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The UN Security Council has adopted its first resolution since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, calling for "urgent and extended humanitarian pauses" in Gaza to address the escalating crisis for Palestinian civilians during Israel's aerial and ground attacks.

Israel immediately rejected the resolution.

The vote in the 15-member council was 12-0 with the United States, United Kingdom and Russia abstaining. The US and UK abstained because of the resolution's failure to condemn Hamas' surprise cross-border attacks into Israel on October 7, and Russia because of its failure to demand a humanitarian cease-fire, which Israel and the United States oppose.

T h e f i n a l d r a f t w at e re d d ow n language from "demands" to "calls" for humanitarian pauses, and for "the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups." Still, the resolution, which was sponsored by Malta, managed to overcome the serious differences that had prevented the council from adopting four previous resolutions.

“Israel is at war with Hamas, not with the civilians in Gaza,” the announcement said. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, a spokesperson for the Israeli military, said on social media that the military would transfer incubators, medical equipment, and baby food to the hospital.

He claimed that, before the raid, Israel had tried to evacuate the hospital’s patients and the people who had taken shelter there, creating a safe route for them to leave.

The New York Times was unable to reach the hospital director or the spokesperson for the Gaza health ministry to ask about Israel’s offer, the details of which remained unclear.

In a statement, Hamas said it was holding the Israeli army and President Joe Biden “fully responsible” for the raid.

It said the White House had given Israel “a green light” for the raid Tuesday when a spokesperson said U.S. intelligence agencies supported Israel’s conclusion that Hamas uses hospitals for military purposes.

Hamas uses AlShifa Hospital as military facility: IDF

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Tel Aviv: (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday said that they have “concrete evidence” that Hamas uses Al-Shifa Hospital as a military facility, media reports said.

“In the last hour, we saw concrete evidence that Hamas uses AlShifa Hospital as a military headquarters,” the IDF official said.

However, the IDF have not elaborated on the nature of the evidence, but said the IDF will soon share the details.

Bangladesh to hold general elections on January 7 HiIndia Newsdesk

The poll panel in Bangladesh on Wednesday announced that the 12th general election will be held on January 7 amid nationwide protests by the Opposition parties, including the BNP and the Jamaat-e-Islami, who are demanding a caretaker government for the conduct of the polls.

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Jaishankar raises Khalistan issue with leaders in UK

Bulldozers At Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital As Israel Search For Hamas Tunnels

Israel has repeatedly accused Hamas of building a command centre in a tunnel network underneath the hospital - a claim that US intelligence supports.

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised India's long-standing concerns about pro-Khalistan extremism in the UK during his meetings with the country's leaders, stressing that they should be on guard against the misuse of freedom of expression and speech.

Jaishankar concluded his five-day visit to the UK on Wednesday, which he described as “timely” after a series of cross-party engagements amid “substantial progress” on the ongoing free trade agreement negotiations.

During a media interaction at the High Commission of India in London before leaving, the minister shared some insights from his discussions with the UK Cabinet ministers and Opposition leaders which covered a whole spectrum of global and bilateral issues.

India’s concerns regarding proKhalistan extremism in relation to the safety of its diplomats in the country were among the topics that came up during his meetings with UK Home Secretary James Cleverly and National Security Adviser (NSA) Tim Barrow.

New Delhi: Israel intensified its operations at Gaza's al Shifa hospital after reportedly discovering Hamas weapons and equipment. The United Nations and Middle Eastern countries condemned Israel's raid on the hospital housing thousands, including newborns.

Israeli troops stormed into the al Shifa hospital on Wednesday and spent the day deepening their search. In a

video, the Israel army showed automatic weapons, grenades, ammunition, and flak jackets it said were recovered from the hospital complex. "Tonight we conducted a targeted operation into Shifa Hospital. We continue to move forward," Major General Yaron Finkelman, head of Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, said on the army's Telegram channel.

Israel has repeatedly accused Hamas of building a command centre in a tunnel network underneath the hospital - a claim the US says its own intelligence supports but Hamas denies. The Israeli Defence forces made no mention of finding any tunnel entrances in al Shifa after their searches.

The Palestinean health ministry said that Israel has deployed bulldozers around the hospital.

The United Nations estimates that at least 2,300 patients, staff, and displaced civilians are inside the hospital, including 36 newborns. Three premature babies died last week after the institution ran out of fuel to keep the incubators going.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches projects in Jharkhand

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched schemes and projects worth nearly Rs 49,200 crore in Jharkhand’s Khunti, the birthplace of revered

tribal icon Birsa Munda, but didn’t mention anything about the longstanding demand of the tribals for a separate Sarna dharma code in his over 40-minute speech. Modi, who had reached Ranchi late on Tuesday evening, visited the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Memorial Park and Freedom Fighter Museum in Ranchi on Wednesday morning and paid tributes at the statue of Birsa. He then left for Birsa’s birthplace Ulihatu in Khunti district, nearly 63km from Ranchi, on a chopper and paid tributes to the tribal icon.

God Is The Best US, China Turning Back On Each Other Not An Option: Xi In Meet With Biden Script Writer

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New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Designer and Actor Masaba Gupta has called out former Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ramiz Raja for laughing at a racist joke on her father, former West Indies cricketer Sir Vivian Alexander Richards and mother Neena Gupta. Masaba Gupta's reaction came after a video of Ramiz Raja laughing at a racist joke targeting Viv Richards went viral on social media.

"Dear Ramiz Raja (sir) grace is a quality few have. My father, mother and I have it in spades. You have none.

Sickening to see you laugh on national TV in Pakistan at something the world stopped laughing at about 30 years back. Step into the future. All 3 of us are here with our chin up. #ramizraja," Masaba Gupta wrote on her account

Delhi’s air pollution remains 'severe'

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New Delhi: Anushka Sharma is over the moon as husband Virat Kohli broke the record of Sachin Tendulkar's maximum numbers of one-day centuries in the World Cup semi-final played between India and New Zealand. Anushka was present in the stands to witness her husband scripting history at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday.

Anushka, who happens to be the biggest cheerleader of Virat Kohli, wrote a heartwarming note for him on her Instagram story. The note read, "God is the best script writer!

Utterly grateful to him for blessing me with your love, and to watch you grow from strength to strength and achieve all that you have and will, being honest to yourself and to the sport always. You are truly god's child."

Masaba Gupta lashes out at Ramiz Raja

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San Francisco: US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands Wednesday and pledged to reduce tensions as they met for the first time in a year at a high-stakes summit in California.

A smiling Biden greeted Xi after the Chinese leader stepped out of a black limousine at the scenic Filoli country estate in the California foothills near San Francisco, before the two leaders shook hands on the front steps.

The two leaders then headed inside for painstakingly choreographed, closeddoor talks on issues including Taiwan, sanctions and trade that have roiled

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Biden opened his remarks by saying that tensions should "not veer into conflict."

Xi responded by saying that "turning their back on each other is not an option" for the superpowers.

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New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Air quality across Delhi remained in the 'severe' category with the AQI hitting the alarming levels at several places on Thursday morning. The Anand Vihar station was in the 'severe' category with PM 2.5 at 500 and PM 10 at 459, while the Carbon Monoxide (CO) was at 85 and the NO2 at 57, both in 'satisfactory' levels, as per CPCB at 9 a.m. At the Bawana station, PM 2.5 reached 500 and PM 10 at 495.

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Groups Carrying Khalistani Flags Disrupt Diwali Festivities In Canada, Throw Stones: Report HiIndia Newsdesk

Ontario, Canada: Groups allegedly carrying Khalistani flags gate-crashed the Diwali festivities in Canada's Brampton and started hurling stones at the people celebrating the festival, Khalsa Vox reported.

The incident has come to light at a time when New Delhi has sent out a terse message to Canada, asking it to crack down on extremist elements back home and curb attacks on places of worship.

The incident raised concerns of a targeted attack fueled by religious hatred and not merely an internal community attack, as was initially suggested by the police, the report stated, adding that the incident stoked anger among the affected community.

Khalsa Vox quoted an observer as saying, "It is very unfortunate to hear about the attack on Diwali celebrations in Brampton, Canada. It is also concerning that the Canadian media is downplaying the incident by calling it a 'fight between Sikhs and Hindus.' This attack was motivated by Khalistani extremists to incite religious hatred."

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According to Khalsa Vox, the alleged display of Khalistani flags during the attack adds to the severity of the situation. the attack adds to the severity of the situation.

It has also raised questions on the extent to which Canada is unintentionally or knowingly providing a platform for

extremist elements sympathetic to the Khalistan cause, the report noted.

Further, according to the report, the Canadian natives are rising with frustration as they are fed up with the presence of Khalistani elements in their country.

Canada, renowned for its commitment to inclusivity, freedom of speech, and peace, however, is currently facing a challenge as some individuals associated with the Khalistani movement are

accused of inciting violence, spreading hatred, and contributing to a rise in crimes, Khalsa Vox reported.

According to the report, the incident has stressed the need for Ottawa to critically assess its stance on Khalistan and the potential impact it may have on social harmony within its borders.

The chaos during the Diwali celebration in Canada brings attention to the delicate balance Canada must navigate between supporting the rights of its citizens to express their views and ensuring that such expressions do not morph into violent acts against other communities, Khalsa Vox noted further in its report.

While maintaining the right to free expression, it is equally important for Canada to scrutinise the activities of groups that may exploit these freedoms to spread hatred and engage in violent actions, the report noted.

The incident serves as a timely reminder to the Canadian authorities to reevaluate their policies and take decisive action to prevent the escalation of religiously motivated violence within their borders, the report stated further.

4 Indian-Americans among 2024 Tributes pour in for 5 victims of Hindu family Rhodes Scholarship winners who died in UK house fire

Neuroscience, with minors in Global Health and Chemistry.

New York, Nov 14 (IANS) Four Indian- She conducts research in two areas: American students have been selected global health biomarkers in Tunisia and from a pool of 840 applicants from 70 the relationship between the vasculature countries to join the ranks of Rhodes and Alzheimer’s disease.

Scholars Class of 2024 at the University Currently an intern with the State of Oxford. Mrinalini S Wadhwa, Suhaas Department, Arora produces a podcast Bhat, Nayantara K Arora and Aishani dedicated to uplifting immigrant youth Aatresh are among 32 scholars who stories, plays the violin, and loves learning were selected via in-person interviews new languages. She will pursue an M Sc for the first time since Covid pandemic, in Modelling for Global Health and M and will begin their graduate studies in Sc in International Health and Tropical October 2024.

Medicine at Oxford.

Wadhwa of New York City, is a senior at Aatresh from California is a senior at Columbia University where she majors Harvard College where she is majoring in History and Mathematics. in complex biosocial systems.

She co-founded a programme providing During the global pandemic, she worked a three-year English curriculum for low- with the New York City health and income Indian students in New Delhi. hospital system emergency response and At Oxford, she will pursue an M Phil in then undertook studies to understand the Modern European History. dynamics of Covid-19 with the global Bhat from Wisconsin is a senior at Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Harvard University majoring in Social Innovations.

Studies and Physics. He co-founded an At Oxford, she plans to complete an organisation at Harvard that provides M Phil degree in Nature, Society and peer-facilitated group psychotherapy Environmental Governance. to students. He will pursue an M Sc in "They inspire us already with their Mathematical Modeling and Scientific accomplishments, but even more by Computing and an M Sc in International their values-based leadership and selfless Health and Tropical Medicine. ambitions to improve their communities Arora from Portland is a senior at and the world,” said Ramona L Doyle, the University of Oregon, Clark American Secretary of the Rhodes Trust.

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London: (IANS) Praying for peace and harmony for Indians across the world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London on Diwali as part of his five-day visit to the UK. "Blessed to visit the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London on Deepavali. Prayed for the peace, harmony and prosperity of our community around the world," Jaishankar, who was accompanied by his wife, wrote on platform X. The minister also spoke to the Indian community there and thanked them for their contributions that "are raising our profile around the world".

Also known as the Neasden Temple, the BAPS temple thanked the minister for taking time out to meet the devotees and taking part in the Diwali celebrations. "Thank you @ DrSJaishankar for taking time out to join the #Diwali celebrations at #NeasdenTemple today. We appreciate your kind words, which inspired the thousands of devotees and visitors from the local community who had joined the celebrations," the temple wrote in a message posted on X.

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London: (IANS) Tributes have been pouring in for the five members of a Hindu family, including three children, who died in a house fire during Diwali celebrations in west London. Seema Ratra died along with her three children -- Riyan, Shanaya and Arohi -- and a house guest in a blaze took hold in Channel Close, Hounslow on Sunday night. While Ratra's husband Aroen Kishen survived and was taken to hospital, a sixth person remains missing as the police continue to investigate the cause of the fire. Bunches of flowers for the children were placed at the scene on Tuesday on behalf of Springwell school.

Notes attached to the flowers read: "Rest in peace sweet child," The Guardian reported. "Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow at hearing the loss of three beautiful souls. Forever in our hearts! Good night and God bless," a tribute left on behalf of a 'Mrs Sheldon' read. "Dear Riyan. I am so sorry that this has happened to you. All crying today and missing you today. You are still part of our family. We will never forget you, and you will always be in our hearts. May God grant you eternal life in heaven," a tribute by a six-year-old read.

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records Siddaramaiah writes to Union Minister, Hyderabad property sales Rs 3170 requests early release of drought relief funds worth crores in October HiIndia Newsdesk

Bengaluru, Nov 15 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written a letter to the Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar seeking early release of financial assistance from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for drought relief.

"As you are aware, a large part of Karnataka is affected by severe drought.

The delayed monsoon coupled with sluggish progress during June resulted in deficit rainfall, which is the third lowest in the last 122 years for the state.

Thereafter, there were spells of heavy rains during the 3rd and 4th week of July, which was only confined to 10 days.

"Many farmers were unable to take up sowing in early July because of rainfall deficiency in June. However,

Vijayashanthi quits BJP, likely to join Congress

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

during August 2023, the crucial phase for agriculture and horticulture crops growth, Karnataka as a whole received 73 per cent deficit rainfall, which is

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Hyderabad: (IANS) In yet another big blow to the BJP just two weeks before the Telangana Assembly elections, veteran actor and National Executive member M. Vijayashanthi resigned from the party on Wednesday.

She is likely to join the Congress in a day or two.

Vijayashanthi, who was not actively participating in party activities for the last few months, sent her resignation to state BJP chief G. Kishan Reddy.

The former MP is likely to join the Congress on Friday in the presence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. She is the fourth key leader to quit the BJP in less than a month. Former MPs Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy and G. Vivekanand and another leader Enugu Ravinder had quit the BJP. Rajagopal Reddy and Vivekanand joined the Congress. It was in December 2020 that Vijayashanthi had returned to the BJP after 15 years. Popular as ‘Lady Amitabh’ for her action roles in Telugu films, Vijayashanthi had joined the BJP in 1997 and served as General Secretary of the party’s women’s wing.

She quit the BJP in 2005 to float a separate outfit, Talli Telangana, to fight for separate statehood for Telangana.

She later merged Talli Telangana with TRS (now BRS) and was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Medak constituency in 2009. In August 2013, a few months before the formation of Telangana state, the TRS suspended Vijayashanthi for anti-party activities. She later joined the Congress and unsuccessfully contested from the Medak Assembly constituency in the 2014 polls.

the lowest in the last 122 years for the month of August," the letter read.

It mentioned that Karnataka has witnessed above normal temperatures along with large deficit rainfall during August and "this has severely affected the standing crops in large parts of the rain-fed areas".

During September, interior parts of the state which comprises major Kharif area witnessed deficit rainfall which resulted in soil moisture stress during maturity stage of the crops.

Moreover, the drought conditions have further deteriorated during October.

After adhering to all norms and procedures delineated in the Drought Manual 2020, Karnataka has declared drought in 223 taluks out of 236 taluks out of which 196 taluks are categorised as severely drought affected.

Hyderabad: (IANS) The BJP-Jana Sena alliance has fielded 39 candidates from the backward classes for Telangana Assembly elections, Union Minister and Telangana unit BJP president G. Kishan Reddy said on Wednesday.

The BJP, which has promised to make a leader from backward class as the chief minister, has fielded 36 candidates from backward classes.

Jana Sena Party (JSP) led by actor Pawan Kalyan has fielded three backward class candidates. Elections for 119-member

Telangana Assembly are scheduled on November 30. The BJP is contesting 111 seats, leaving the remaining for its ally.

Kishan Reddy said that the Congress has fielded only 22 backward class members while Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has given tickets to 23 backward class members.

Kishan Reddy said the BJP had also fielded two candidates from Scheduled Castes (SCs) in the general category seats.

He claimed that BJP has also fielded 14 women candidates while the BRS has given tickets to only eight women.

The BJP leader said almost all the dissidents who had filed nominations have withdrawn from the contest.

Describing the elections as crucial for the future of Telangana, he said voting for BRS and Congress will only result in loss to the state as both the parties indulge in family politics and corruption.

Hyderabad police ask X to take down Raja Singh’s hate speech video

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Hyderabad: The City’s Cyber Crime Police Station on Wednesday, November 15, asked social media platform X (formerly Twitter), to take down the video of Goshamahal BJP MLA allegedly delivering a hate speech during an election rally.

According to HindutvaWatch (@ HindutvaWatchIn) which put out the video of the hate speech on X, the social media platform said that it has

received a request from Cyber Crime Police Station, Hyderabad stating that the content “violates the law(s) of India.”

HindutvaWatch which is a research initiative to monitor reports of attacks on members of religious minorities in India, put out a screenshot of the correspondence from X regarding the matter.

Raja Singh allegedly spewed hate against the minorities in his speech at an event held at Goshamahal on Monday, November 13, as part of his election campaigning.

“This election is a matter of life and death to me and I am not afraid of either dying or murdering. Before any brother indulges in traitorship..think twice. That’s because my enmity can be very costly,” Raja Singh can be heard warning people in the video.

Raja Singh also said that the minority vote has gone up since 2018.

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Hyderabad: The real estate market in Hyderabad recorded the registrations of 5787 residential property units valued worth Rs 3170 crores in October 2023.

As per the latest report from Knight Frank India, a rise of 25 percent year-on-year (YoY) was recorded, which indicates an increase of 41 percent in higher-value homes.

The residential market in Hyderabad includes four districts namely Hyderabad, MedchalMalkajgiri, Rangareddy and Sangareddy.

BRS failed to develop Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills: Azharuddin

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Hyderabad: Congress leader and former India cricket captain, Mohammad Azharuddin, on Tuesday went door to door in the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency ahead of the November 30 Assembly elections. Azharuddin is seeking a fresh term in the Assembly from the prestigious and upscale Jubilee Hills constituency of Telangana.

Muslim activists’ body extends support to Congress HiIndia Newsdesk

Hyderabad: City-based Tehreek Muslim Shabban, an organisation of Muslim social activists, has announced its support to the Congress in the upcoming elections for Telangana Assembly.

Mohd Mustaq Malik, president Tehreek Muslim Shabban, said the new Congress is on the policy of competing with the RSS and BJP, and it guarantees the protection of the constitution. “We submitted a 13 point charter of demands to all political parties two months before the election notification was announced. Congress responded positively.

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Israel Storms Gaza Hospital With Tanks, Newborns Among 2,300 Stuck Inside

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Ne w Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy o n We d n e s d a y called out the need for sp e nd i ng $ 1 billion annually to train teachers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to foster a better education in India.

Murthy stressed the need to create 2,500 institutions to train primary and secondary school teachers by spending $20 billion over the next two decades.

For this, he suggested inviting 10,000 retired highly accomplished teachers

Modi appeals to voters of MP to elect BJP

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New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who campaigned extensively in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, which was the last day of campaigning, dubbed the voters’ faith in the BJP as the party’s biggest asset.Modi said that seeking the blessings of the people of Madhya Pradesh was very special and urged them to vote for the party for the development of the state.

Over 96,000 Indians tried to enter US illegally in last one year

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New Delhi: Israel has launched a "targeted operation" in Gaza's biggest hospital it accuses Hamas of using as a command centre. The hospital is sheltering thousands of sick, displaced Gazans, and the move could intensify international criticism of Israel.

Israel troops said they are carrying out "a precise and targeted operation against Hamas" inside the al-Shifa hospital. The Israel Defence Forces in a statement said they had "conveyed to the relevant authorities in Gaza once again that all military activities within

compound at al-Shifa. "The forces stormed the buildings. The patients, including children, are terrified. They are screaming. It's a very terrifying situation … we can do nothing for the patients but pray." The al-Shifa hospital was caring for 36 babies as of Tuesday, according to the hospital must cease within 12 hours. medical staff there who said there was no Unfortunately, it did not." IDF has clear mechanism to move them despite also asked the Hamas operatives at the an Israeli effort to supply incubators for hospital to surrender. an evacuation. Three premature babies The Associated Press and BBC report have already died since the al-Shifa that Israeli tanks are in the hospital hospital ran out of fuel over the weekend compound. Mohammed Zaqout, the to power generators that had kept their director of hospitals in Gaza, told AP incubators going.

Israeli tanks have entered the medical

Hamas has accused US President Joe Biden of being "wholly responsible" for the operations at the al-Shifa hospital.

US Is Quietly Sending Israel Ammunition, Laser-Guided Missiles HiIndia Newsdesk

The Pentagon has quietly ramped up military aid to Israel, delivering on requests that include more laser-guided missiles for its Apache gunship fleet, as well as 155mm shells, night-vision devices, bunker-buster munitions and new army vehicles, according to an internal Defense Department list.

The weapons pipeline to Israel is extending beyond the well-publicized provision of Iron Dome interceptors and Boeing Co. smart bombs. It continues even as Biden administration officials increasingly caution Israel about trying to avoid civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip.

The arms sought by Israel as it fights Hamas, designated as a terrorist group by the US and European Union, are listed in a document labeled "Israel Senior Leader" requests that's dated late October and is circulating in the Pentagon.

The arms are already being shipped or

the Defense Department is working to make them available from stockpiles in the US and Europe, according to the document reviewed by Bloomberg News. As of late October, for example, all 36,000 rounds of 30mm cannon ammunition, 1,800 of the requested M141 bunker-buster munitions and at least 3,500 night-vision devices were delivered, the tally shows. A Pentagon spokesman declined to discuss specifics, but the Defense Department said in a statement that it's "leveraging several avenues - from internal stocks to U.S. industry channels - to ensure Israel has the means to defend itself."

US School Counsellor Subrata Roy's Death Spotlights Rs. Arrested For Allegedly 25,000 Crore Lying In SEBI Account Sexually Assaulting

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In an unprecedented, five-fold increase from previous years, a staggering 96,917 undocumented Indians tried to cross the US border between 2022-23. A new data released from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection says that between the fiscal year October 2022 to September 2023 a total of 96,917 Indians were encountered. They were either apprehended, expelled or denied entry as they had entered the U.S. without papers. This number shows a fivefold increase from the same period from 2019 to 2020, the number of such cases that were registered stood at just 19,883. The steep rise has led to the experts debating on the possible reasons why Indians maybe resorting to unlawfully entering the US, when the process is full of risks

Subrata Roy died in Mumbai on Tuesday night at the age of 75 after battling a prolonged illness.

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New Delhi: The undistributed funds totalling over ₹ 25,000 crore lying with the capital markets regulator Sebi's account have come back into focus after the death of Sahara Group's chief Subrata Roy. Mr Roy died in Mumbai on Tuesday night at the age of 75 after battling a prolonged illness.

He faced multiple regulatory and

legal battles in connection with his group firms that were accused of circumventing regulations with Ponzi schemes, allegations his group always denied.

In 2011, capital markets regulator Sebi ordered two Sahara Group firms -- Sahara India Real Estate Corporation Ltd (SIREL) and Sahara Housing Investment Corporation Ltd (SHICL) -- to refund the money raised from nearly 3 crore investors through certain bonds known as Optionally Fully Convertible Bonds (OFCDs).

This order came after the regulator ruled that the funds were raised by the two firms in violation of its rules and regulations.

After a long process of appeals and cross-appeals, the Supreme Court on August 31, 2012 upheld Sebi's directions asking the two firms to refund the money collected from investors with 15 per cent interest.

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35-year-old Kelly Ann Schutte turned herself in on Thursday HiIndia Newsdesk

A guidance counsellor in the United States has been accused of grooming a 14-year-old student and sexually abusing him on multiple occasions in 2022. According to the New York Post, the Pennsylvania middle school counsellor, identified as 35-year-old Kelly Ann Schutte, has been charged with institutional sexual assault and other crimes.

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"Inhuman, Bodies Everywhere": Horror At Gaza Hospital, 179 In Mass Grave HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi: Gaza's biggest hospital has buried 179 people, including babies, in a "mass grave" inside its compound, Al Shifa Hospital chief Mohammad Abu Salmiyah said Tuesday, underlining the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in the region. "We were forced to bury them in a mass grave," the hospital director said.

Seven babies and 29 patients from the intensive care unit were buried after the hospital's fuel supplies ran out.

"There are bodies littered in the hospital complex. There is no more electricity..."

A journalist, who is collaborating with AFP, said the stench of decomposing bodies was everywhere. A surgeon at the hospital, working with Medecins Sans Frontieres, or Doctors Without Borders, called the situation "inhuman".

"We don't have electricity. There's no water. There's no food."

The Al Shifa Hospital is Gaza City's largest and was cut off from the world for over 72 hours last week after a deadly

Hamas Tunnel With Bulletproof Doors Leads To Gaza Hospital, Claims Israel

Earlier today, a heart-breaking image emerged from the same hospital - of seven babies bundled together because their incubators had stopped working and they needed to stay warm to stay alive. blockade by Israeli forces that included tanks at the front gates; Tel Aviv insists

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The tunnel is next to the house of a Hamas operative who heads the naval operations of Hamas that led the October 7 raids on Israel, said a military spokesperson.

Israel's security forces claim to have discovered a Hamas-operated tunnel that leads to a hospital in Gaza amid criticism that their ground operations have left medical facilities inoperative in the blockaded strip.

The tunnel is next to the house of a Hamas operative who heads the naval operations of Hamas that led the October 7 raids on Israel, said a military spokesperson. Rantisi hospital is only 200 yards away, said Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, as he sought to prove the accusations that the Palestinian Hamas group has been operating from hospitals. "Inside these tunnels, Hamas terrorists hide, operate and hold Israeli hostages against their will," said the Israel Security Forces on X, formerly Twitter.

The tunnel is electrified with the help of solar panels and leads to a bulletproof and explosives-proof door about 20 metres down the ground level, he said. "It looks like a hard and clear evidence that the hospital is connected," he added.

the hospital sits atop a network of tunnels that form part of the Hamas'

underground headquarters.

Israel has accused the terror group of using hospitals and patients as human shields, an accusation the Hamas and Gaza health officials have denied. In a separate incident, Israel claimed to have discovered a tunnel leading into another hospital from the home of a known Hamas operative.

The United Nations believes thousands, and perhaps more than 10,000 including patients, staff and displaced civilians - may be inside Al Shifa and unable to escape because of fierce fighting nearby.

Hospitals, and medical personnel, are protected under international humanitarian law and parties in conflict must ensure their protection. They cannot be used to shield military objectives from attack, but any operation around or within must protect patients, staff, and other civilians, the United Nations' Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said in its Monday update from Gaza.

Shajapur (Madhya Pradesh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that the storm of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will uproot Congress in Madhya Pradesh.

"I have met people in various parts of MP in the past few days and sought their blessings. The trust being shown in the BJP is amazing. Those making electoral calculations while sitting in Delhi could not make their assessment.

Because of people's tremendous support, BJP storm in Madhya Pradesh will

uproot Congress," PM Modi said while addressing a rally in Madhya Pradesh's Shajapur.

Attacking the Congress party, the Prime Minister said that your love for us is disturbing the sleep of a lot of people.

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"Your love is disturbing the sleep of a lot of people. Smiles have disappeared from the faces of a few people. They seem very sad. Look at their TV interviews, listen to their words--what have you made of Congress," PM Modi said.

He further said that nobody in the country can forget Congress' exploits.

"Wherever Congress came, it brought havoc. Nobody in the country can forget Congress' exploits. With great difficulty, the BJP has pulled Madhya Pradesh out of a deep well. Congress has just one agenda - loot, corruption, atrocity on public and lies after lies. This is their tactic," he added.

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A 55-year-old American tourist has spoken out about his nightmare vacation that left him in hospital after being robbed and shot in the face at one of the most dangerous neighbourhoods in the world.

According to The Sun, Walter Fischel, from Connecticut in the United States, was shot in the face the same day he landed at Cape Town International Airport in South Africa earlier this month. The 55-year-old was still recovering from surgery when he gave the harrowing account of his neardeath experience while vacationing in South Africa. Mr Fischel had landed in Cape Town on November 3 to visit his friends, the outlet reported.

"Respect For India's Space Programme Is Off The Charts After Chandrayaan-3": NASA Official HiIndia Newsdesk

Bengaluru: The India-US joint mission to study climate change with the world's most expensive Earth imaging satellite is in its final stages and the launch is expected in the first quarter of 2024, a senior NASA official has said.

Speaking exclusively to NDTV on Tuesday, Laurie Leshin, the Director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, said the NASAISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) will also help in predicting hazards like earthquakes and tsunamis, and that respect for India's space programme is "off the charts" after Chandrayaan-3.

NISAR is a low earth orbit observatory

The Director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said the launch of the world's most expensive Earth imaging satellite, which is being jointly developed

by India and the US, is expected to happen in the first quarter of 2024. being developed by ISRO and NASA, which will map the entire Earth in 12 days and provide consistent data for understanding changes in the planet's ecosystems, ice mass, vegetation, sea level rise, groundwater levels and natural hazards, including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and landslides. On

how the satellite will make a difference in the life of the common man, Ms Leshin said, "Understanding how the Earth's surface is changing is really important for understanding the impacts of climate change... NISAR will allow us to observe with precision small changes in that surface.

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Virat Kohli becomes highest run scorer in single edition of World Cup Shami's 7-57 helps India avenge 2019 defeat to Kiwis

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tar India batter Virat Kohli on Wednesday became the highest scorer in a single edition of a World Cup, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar (673 runs in 2003) during India's semifinal against New Zealand here.

Kohli became the first batter in the history of the game to score 50 ODI centuries, going past his idol Sachin Tendulkar during the ICC World Cup semifinal.

Kohli reached the landmark when he worked Kiwis pacer Lockie Ferguson to square leg for a double, moving from

Sachin Tendulkar lauds Kohli for 50th ODI century

Kohli also became the highest run-getter of this tournament, eclipsing South Africa's Quinton de Kock (591), followed by New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra (565) 98 to 100.

During his unbeaten innings, Kohli bettered Tendulkar's record which he had created in the 2003 edition of the World Cup , was hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya.

Kohli also became the highest run-

Pitch consultant Andy Atkinson was apprised of the surface change: ICC

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Sachin Tendulkar penned a heartfelt congratulatory message to Virat Kohli, who made a 50th ODI hundred to break his record during the World Cup semifinal against New Zealand here on Wednesday. Tendulkar had owned the record for the highest number of ODI hundreds till this day with 49 centuries.

Tendulkar recalled his first meeting with Kohli in a funny yet nostalgic tone, and how some of the then teammates made the young cricketer touch his feet.

Mohammad Hafeez appointed Director of Pakistan Men's cricket teeam

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After a pitch controversy sullied the atmosphere ahead of the World Cup semifinal between India and New

Zealand, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday clarified that the independent pitch consultant Andy At k ins on was t a ken into confidence on the change of surface.

A few reports suggested that while a fresh pitch was originally prepared for the last-four match at the Wankhede Stadium, later it was decided to play the game on a "used" deck in order to help Indian spinners.

However, the global governing body stated that the decision to change the pitch has nothing uncommon to it.

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Mohammed Shami claimed his third five-wicket haul of the tournament in a brilliant 7-57 after Virat Kohli struck a recordbreaking 50th century in ODIs and Shreyas Iyer blasted a second successive century to help India defeat New Zealand by 70 runs and storm into the final of the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 on Wednesday.

Shami, who came into the team after Hardik Pandya was injured and claimed 5-54 against New Zealand at Dharamsala and then picked 5-18 against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium here, struck when India needed the most, finishing with 7-57 in 9.5 overs.

Two-time winner India will next meet the winner of the second semifinal between Australia and South Africa, to be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. The final will be played in Ahmedabad on Sunday

Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan captain across all formats

Mohammad Shami Gets Special Mention In PM's Message On India's Win

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Lahore: (IANS) The Pa k i s t an C r i c ke t Board on Wednesday appointed former Pakistan test captain Mohammad Hafeez as Director of Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team. Mohammad Hafeez has featured for Pakistan in 55 Tests, 218 ODIs and 119 T20Is and has scored 12,780 runs and has taken 253 wickets.

Shan Masood and Shaheen Shah Afridi has been given the responsibility of Pakistan Test and T20I captain after Babar Azam stepped down from captaincy earlier on Wednesday.

getter of this tournament, eclipsing South Africa's Quinton de Kock (591), followed by New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra (565). On Wednesday, Kohli scored his 72nd ODI half-century and eighth of the ongoing World Cup to record the most 50-plus scores in a World Cup edition, surpassing Tendulkar and Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, who had scored seven fifties each in the 2003 and 2019 editions respectively. Kohli is also placed in the third spot in the list of most runs in ODIs. Tendulkar with 18,426 runs tops the list, followed by Kumar Sangakkara (14,234). Kohli bettered Ricky Ponting (13,704) to take the third spot.

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Team India for their spectacular performance in the ODI world cup semi-final against New Zealand. Mohammad Shami, the star of the night, got a special mention in

the Prime Minister's congratulatory message. India gave a mammoth 398run target to New Zealand, with Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer scoring hundreds.

New Zealand managed to score 327.

This is India's 10th straight win in the World Cup and they'll now play the finals on Sunday in the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

"Today's Semi Final has been even more special thanks to stellar individual performances too. The bowling by Mohammad Shami in this game and also through the World Cup will be cherished by cricket lovers for generations to come, the Prime Minister tweeted.

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Lahore: ( IANS) Babar Azam on Wednesday stepped down as Pakistan captain across all formats after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) asked him to quit over the team's debacle in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup in India.

The PCB had sacked the Pakistan Selection Committee on Tuesday after chief selector Inzamam Ul Haq resigned from the position amid a controversy over a conflict of interest because of his alleged ownership of a player management company registered in the UK.

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Rishi Sunak Sacks UK Interior Minister Suella Braverman

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has sacked interior minister Suella Braverman, one of his most senior ministers, a government source said on Monday, following comments she made last week about the police's handling of a pro-Palestinian march.

Braverman had last week defied Sunak by publishing an article attacking the police's handling of a march that took place on Saturday.

Critics said her stance helped inflame tensions and encourage right-wing protesters to take to the streets of London, putting Sunak under pressure to take action.

2 Indian Cities Join Delhi In Most Polluted List After Diwali

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at the Congress over corruption and said the countdown has begun for the exit of its government in Chhattisgarh.

Addressing a rally in Mungeli district of Chhattisgarh, Modi also took a dig at the purported power-sharing agreement between Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Deputy CM TS Singh Deo, and said when the Congress can ditch its own senior leaders, then it is certain that it will cheat people and not fulfil the promises made to them.

"The Congress has also understood that now its time is over in Chhattisgarh.

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started hating even Modi's caste. For the last several months, Congress has been abusing the entire OBC community in the name of Modi...They have even refused to apologise after a court directed them to do so," he said.

"This is an example of how much hatred they have for the OBC community. It is the Congress which insulted Babasaheb Ambedkar. It is the Congress which and political analysts have told me that conspired to end Babasaheb's politics," the chief minister (Baghel) is himself Modi said. going to lose (election from Patan seat),” The Congress can do anything for vote Modi said. bank and appeasement, he added.

PM Modi also said the Congress hates Polling for 20 out of the total 90 assembly him so much that it abuses the entire seats in Chhattisgarh was held on OBC community in his name.

November 7. Voting in the remaining "The Congress hates Modi. They have 70 seats will be held on November 17.

Ahmed Siam Killed: Huge Op To Rescue 40 Trapped Hamas Commander In Uttarakhand Tunnel, Food, Who Held 1,000 Hostages Oxygen Provided

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New Delhi: Two Indian cities joined New Delhi to be among the world's worst 10 for pollution on Monday morning, with smoke heavy in the air a day after revellers let loose with firecrackers for Diwali.

New Delhi took, as it often does, the top spot. It had an air quality index (AQI) figure of 420, putting it the 'hazardous' category, according to Swiss group IQAir.But it was also joined in the top 10 by Kolkata, which came in fourth with an AQI of 196, while the financial capital of Mumbai was eighth with an AQI of 163.

TV Series Fauda Crew Member Loses Life In Line Of Duty In Gaza

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New Delhi/Dehradun: A multi-agency operation is being carried out to rescue 40 workers trapped inside a tunnel in Uttarakhand since yesterday morning.

An under-construction tunnel on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarkashi district partially collapsed at around 5 am yesterday, leaving 40 workers trapped inside.

The rescue operations are being conducted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) and the police.

A senior official told NDTV that all 40 workers are safe and are being supplied food and oxygen through water pipelines. "Everyone is safe, we are in constant touch with the trapped workers," said Prashant Kumar, Circle Officer, Uttarkashi.

Mr Kumar said that communication has been established with the trapped workers and they have been sent water and food items. He said that 20 metres of the slab has been removed so far to open the tunnel and prepare an escape passage for the workers, and around 35 metres are still to be covered.

Salman Khan's "Biggest Opening Ever" Also Sets Diwali Record

The Israeli military claimed it killed a senior Hamas commander in an airstrike, who was responsible for holding approximately 1,000 people and patients as hostages in a Gaza hospital. In a tweet posted on X, the IDF said that Ahmed Siam was also responsible for preventing the evacuation of Gaza residents to the Southward. ''IDF aircraft just struck Ahmed Siam, responsible for holding approximately 1,000 Gazan residents and patients hostage at the Rantisi Hospital and preventing their evacuation southward. Siam was a commander in Hamas' Naser Radwan Company and is another example of Hamas using civilians in Gaza as human shields for terrorist purposes,'' the tweet read.

S Jaishankar Meets Rishi Sunak, Gifts Bat Signed By Virat Kohli

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A member of the production crew from the popular Israeli TV series, Fauda, named Matan Meir, died during the war against the Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Matan Meir, a 38-year-old Sergeant Major General (Reservist) from the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), was listed among the soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty in Gaza, as reported

by The Jerusalem Post.

The third instalment in the Tiger franchise just gave Salman Khan his biggest opening yet. Tiger 3, costarring Katrina Kaif, released a day ago on Diwali and made ₹ 43 crore on Day 1, reports trade analyst Taran Adarsh. No big Hindi film has released on Diwali day in over a decade – Tiger 3 is a "game changer," according to Mr Adarsh. The film has set a Diwali record as well as given its lead star his personal best first day at the box office.

"While no major Hindi film has released on Diwali Day in more than a decade (film biz is severely impacted, since people are busy with festivities and Laxmi Puja), Tiger 3 emerges a game changer. Decimates all BO records for Diwali Day.

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London: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty at 10 Downing Street and conveyed the best wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Diwali on Sunday. S Jaishankar along with his wife, Kyoko Jaishankar met with the UK PM and presented him a Lord Ganesha Statue and a cricket bat signed by Indian batting great Virat Kohli.

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Kareena Kapoor Khan reveals why she wants to unfollow her BFF Karan Johar

Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan has revealed the reason why she wants to unfollow her closest friend Karan Johar on social media and it has everything to do with fashion!

Karan’s pout selfies and style has always been a point of talk but Kareena has a different opinion them. Talking about the same, Kareena said, “I think these days, with that backdrop of your terrace, Balenciaga Sweatshirts and Givenchy and this and that you.” “Everybody is going crazy. I am only firing him by sending messages saying, what are you doing? I am unfollowing you now if you continue this, your photoshoots from the top angle with those bada glasses. The previous episodes featured Deepika Padukone,Ranveer Singh, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan as guests.

‘Koffee with Karan’ Season 8 is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

India-born director makes waves in international film fests

ndia-born Jayesh Jaidka, a New York City-based film director, has finished the film festival round for his latest short film, ‘Preet’, having travelled to 11 film festivals like Dances With Films LA, New York Indian Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, LA Diversity Film Festival, Chicago South Asian Film Festival, and Soho International Film Festival, to name a few. The short film won Best Short Film at the Indian Film Festival of Houston and attracted great attention from the audience. One such audience member was the lead anchor of FOX News and Jayesh, 27, was later interviewed by FOX26 news about his journey related to ‘Preet’. He revealed that the short film is a proof of concept for a feature film that has been in the works for the past three years.

Those who didn’t look at me before, called me : Vikrant Massey

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want my films to come out in cinemas, I want packed halls.

But as long as I’m catering to the audience, the medium does not matter,” Vikrant Massey had told us in an interview, when he had an OTT film up for release. Today, he has a bigscreen hit, 12th Fail, to his name. In an industry where box-office collections play a crucial role in determining one’s stardom, Massey has finally earned validation as a star. “I agree that big-screen magic is different, and I have been fortunate to [taste] that success. When people spend their hard-earned money to watch your film, you feel a different kind of happiness,” he smiles.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s directorial venture is based on Anurag Pathak’s book of the same name that tells the true story of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcame hard circumstances to become an Indian Police Service officer.

In the post-pandemic scenario, a smallbudget human drama isn’t considered ideal for a big-screen release, but Massey says Chopra was sure of taking it to cinemas.

“When we set out to make the film, we were clear that we had to tell it with honesty. Box office was never our priority. While making the film, sir would say, ‘I will bring this film only to theatres, whether people come or not.’

Even if the film hadn’t performed well, we would’ve been equally proud of it,” he says of the drama that has not only won critical acclaim, but also collected Rs 35 crore so far.

Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja to host football legend David Beckham in India

Star couple Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja are hosting football legend David Beckham at their home in Mumbai. “David Beckham is in India for his UNICEF commitment as a Global Ambassador and he will be meeting Sonam and Anand during his trip to Mumbai. The power-couple will be hosting David today when he is in Mumbai and have invited the crème de la crème icons of the city for a dinner at their residence!” said a source.

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Kapil Sharma, team to return with new comedy special on OTT

After a hiatus from television, actor Kapil Sharma is all set to bring his entire gang of standup comedy and talk show on an OTT platform with fresh, new and exciting comedy extravaganza for his

fans around the world. Joining Kapil, the laughter powerhouse Archana Puran Singh returns with fan-favourites Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda and Rajiv Thakur, with many more surprises in store; staying true to what the host said, "Ghar Badla Hai, Parivaar Nahi (The house has changed but not the family)!"

In the promo video, Kapil can be heard saying, "I had specified that our new house should have everything new, then why did you bring this old one? (Pointing to a refrigerator)".

As he opens the fridge, Archana is seen sitting inside it. Kapil asks his manager: "Who invited her here? Firstly, the fridge is so old, and the thing within is even older!"

The video features the glimpse of other cast members. Kapil's manager says: "Let everyone go?", to which Kapil replies: "We've changed our house, not our family."

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Due to a huge demand among fans to opened their gates as early as 6 am. opening. The first day of Tiger 3's relea version of the spy thriller earned Rs. Telugu dub collectively garnered Rs. 1 is Rs. 44.50 crores.

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songwriter Raja Kumari has opened up on her 'Bollywood dream', saying how she always wanted to work with Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Sushmita Sen. Svetha Yallapragada Rao, known by her stage name Raja Kumari has lent her vocal prowess for the track titled ‘Sherni Aayi’ in ‘Aarya 3’, starring Sushmita in the lead.

Speaking to IANS, Raja Kumari shared about her Bollywood dream, collaborating with Sushmita, and the rap song.

Raja Kumari recently sung the ‘Jawan’ title track, along with Anirudh Ravichander.

‘Jawan’ is an action thriller starring SR K i n du a l roles.

If her Bollywood dream is coming true, Raja Kumari told IANS: “Yes I love the Bollywood dream. I have been easter egging this and for someone who grew up in America, Bollywood was my connection to my culture, understanding how to be Indian, because we didn’t have many examples other than our parents.”

“So, I think between Shah Rukh, Madhuri and Sushmita, I have watched their many performances, films, and I am fan of them,

and I always thought of working with them.

And now I am here I just want to enjoy and do a lot more. I always wanted to come into Bollywood to influence it, and I do feel my influence on Bollywood right now.”

On her collaboration with Sushmita for ‘Aarya 3’, the ‘Afreeda’ singer said: “She is a sherni, like actually a real deal. In the same way it was easy to write the ‘Jawan’ anthem for SRK, because it was a song dedicated to him from us that is the fans.

“I feel I am just a big fan of everybody, so when I get into these positions to write these theme songs, I just want to celebrate how Sushmita makes me feel. And when I see her I feel powerful. Being on set with her, watching her command that much energy, and just being such a boss, is so inspiring, I feel like I took a lot from that day. I saw myself in her and I saw like maybe in the future, I want to be that powerful too,” she shared.

What are the influences that have shaped your rapping?

“When I get into that aggressive tone I think that is something that is very authentic to me. I think the first character I played as a classical dancer was ‘Mahishasura Mardini’.

So, I started this world slaying demons, and I think Aarya has that nature,” she said.

Raja Kumari added: “It was crazy to sing in Hindi, because that’s something I haven’t explored enough. But with this song it had those Sanskrit elements, and that’s my comfort space. So I was really excited to write something that aggressive.”

‘Aarya 3’ is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

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ctress Sushmita Sen has opened up on her eight-year hiatus, and shared how she was impressed by the content on the OTT platforms, adding how ‘Aarya’ actually happened.

For eight years, Sushmita explored different acting opportunities, hoping to find the perfect fit. None felt right until ‘Aarya’ came along, like the universe finally giving her the role she'd been waiting for. The former Miss Universe’s character Aarya Sareen in the crime thriller ‘Aarya 3’ is a true powerhouse, with strength that could rival a tornado, and a life story that's seen several twists.

Elaborating on this, Sushmita said: "I was in an eight-year hiatus, sitting there and thinking, 'I don't like this, I do not like that.

By default of knowing what you do not want, what I do want was being created, and that is where the manifestation comes in.” “I did not realise that the OTT space was creating content the way it is now. I had the initial taste of it very close to when I did Aarya. Until then, I was like, 'the big screen, I will only work on the big screen,' and then this

happened. I was sitting there thinking, if they are making content like this, this is what I want,” she shared. Sushmita added: “So, the platform then is not the key factor, the content is, the makers are, the team is.

I started manifesting that and was waiting for something like this. It was authorbacked, had a director like Ram Madhvani, a crew like this – this has been a Godgifted team for me to learn."

Created and co-directed by Ram Madhvani and co-produced by Amita Madhavni, Ram Madhvani, Ram Madhvani Films and Endemol Shine India, ‘Aarya 3’ is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

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Masaba celebrates Diwali 2023 with dad Vivian Richards

This year Diwali has become extra special for designer Masaba as her father, the legendary cricketer Vivian Richards is in India to be with her during the festivities. Taking to Instagram, Masaba shared a couple of pictures from her Diwali celebrations.

In one of the images, she is seen posing with her dad.

"A special Diwali. Papa [?] and lots of pyaar from people who bring light into my life everyday.Have a great year,everyone. #happydiwali," she captioned the post.

‘Rebel Moon: Part One’ trailer is packed with intergalactic action

The new trailer of director Zack Snyder‘s ‘Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire’ has been released and it follows the story of struggle and the fight for the protection of the galaxy.

The film, which is set for a limited one-week theatrical release on December 15 and a wide streaming release on Netflix on December 22, stars Sofia Boutella, Ed Skrein, Cleopatra Coleman and Cary Elwes, reports Variety.

The story centres on a young woman living on the outskirts of a galaxy who must find a group of warriors to save the galaxy from an invasion by a tyrant. Snyder revealed to Total Film that ‘Rebel Moon’ takes place in the same universe as another Netflix film of his, ‘Army of the Dead’. though one is set in outer space and the other in apocalyptic Las Vegas. “‘Army of the Dead’ has a pretty vast mythology that never made it into the movie,” he told Total Film, quoted by Variety. “There’s actually a character from ‘Rebel Moon’ in the ‘Army of the Dead’ animated series that we never did."

Snyder originally wrote a 172-page script for ‘Rebel Moon’, which he figured would translate into a threehour plus movie. Netflix and Snyder agreed to cut the film into two parts as a result.

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Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi may be arrested: Sources

Massive Protest Outside Rajasthan Police Station After Girl, 4, Raped By Cop

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Islamabad, Nov 11 (IANS) Bushra Bibi, wife of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who is currently jailed, might also be arrested in the near future, sources said. The informed sources said that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is cross checking certain pieces of “evidence”, which if confirmed, will change the status of Bushra Bibi from a “witness” to “accused” and she might be arrested as well, The News reported.

Viv Richards Offers Sage Advice for India at World Cup Amidst Concerns

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Dausa: A massive protest is being held outside a police station in Rajasthan's Dausa district after a four-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a cop. Villagers, who have turned up outside the police station in large numbers, beat up the sub-inspector accused of raping the girl.

Sub-inspector Bhupendra Singh, who was on election duty, allegedly lured the girl into his room on Friday afternoon and raped her.

The girl is currently admitted in a government hospital. The accused has been arrested and is being investigated, Assistant Superintendent of Police

Bajrang Singh said.

"A case has been registered in Rahuwas police station against an SI identified as Bhupendra based on the complaint by a family living nearby. They have accused him of rape. A medical examination is being done of the minor girl. Necessary action will be taken," Mr Singh said.

As the news spread, villagers gathered around the Rahuwas police station in large numbers, shouting slogans against the police. They also beat up Bhupendra Singh before handing him over to the police.

NYC Mayor's phones seized by FBI in fundraising probe HiIndia Newsdesk

New York, Nov 11 (IANS) The FBI has seized the phones of New York City Mayor Eric Adams in connection to a federal probe into campaign fundraising, a media report said.

Citing an informed source, the CNN report said that FBI agents also seized an iPad earlier this week pursuant to a court authorised search warrant.

According to the report, the seizure is part of the federal probe, handled by the FBI and the US attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York, into whether foreign money was funneled to his campaign, bringing it directly to the Democratic Mayor.

Adams has not been accused of any wrongdoing so far. This week's development came days after the FBI raided the home of Adams’ chief fundraiser as part of the probe to determine whether the Mayor’s 2021 campaign conspired with a Brooklynbased construction company to funnel foreign money into campaign coffers.

Brings Down India-US partnership truly a Rain Delhi's Pollution Levels, But Air Quality force for global good: Modi Remains Poor Prime Minister Modi expressed satisfaction at the deepening cooperation in all areas and noted that the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between India and the US is anchored in democracy, pluralism, and respect for rule of law.

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Dubai, Nov 11 (IANS) Two-time World Cup winner Sir Vivian Richards has urged unbeaten India to stay positive and attack at all costs as they attempt to win a third title at this year's event. "India have a mindset that they can go all the way playing like this," Richards said on his column for the ICC. "That absolutely should be their mindset and would be mine if I was in that dressing room – let’s go out with all guns blazing. That approach has worked so far and if that changes, things may go astray.

Biden-Jinping Summit in California to Bolster US-China Relations

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New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The IndiaUS partnership is truly a force for global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin jointly called on him on Friday after the conclusion of the '2+2' ministerial dialogue.

Blinken and Austin on Friday called on PM Modi and briefed him on their discussions in the '2+2' format.

In a post on X, Modi said, "Glad to

receive @SecBlinken and @SecDef. The '2+2' Format is a key enabler for further strengthening the IndiaUS Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Our shared belief in democracy, pluralism and the rule of law underpins our mutually beneficial cooperation in diverse sectors. The IndiaUS partnership is truly a force for global good." In a statement, the government said, "The two Secretaries briefed the Prime Minister on their discussions with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in the '2+2' format."

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New Delhi: Air quality across Delhi remains in the "poor" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), a day after rain in the national capital and surrounding areas washed away the toxic haze, bringing some relief to residents and improving air quality marginally.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) today in Anand Vihar, RK Puram, Punjabi Bagh, and ITO was recorded at 282,

Six Indian Americans Democrats win Elections in Four States HiIndia Newsdesk

President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping of China plan to meet in California on Wednesday for a discussion that Biden’s advisers say is meant to stabilise relations even as it features a host of topics on which the two fiercely competitive countries disagree.

The Biden administration, which formally announced the meeting on Friday morning, said the two leaders would have the highly choreographed discussion as they attend the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, known as Apec.

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Six Indian American candidates from the Democratic party have won the elections in New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The winning candidates are -- Winners include Neil Makhija in Pennsylvania, Kanna Srinivasan and Suhas Subramanyam in Virginia, Vin Gopal and Balvir Singh in New Jersey and Priya Tamilarasan in Ohio.

Neil Makhija -- an attorney, educator, and civic leader, is the first-ever Indian-American to serve on a county’s board of commissioners in Montgomery, the third largest county in the state of Pennsylvania.

Kannan Srinivasan has been elected to the Virginia state legislature as delegate for District 26. Srinivasan serves as

vice chair of the Virginia State Medicaid Board, and on the Loudoun Economic Development Advisory Commission.

Vin Gopal, a Democratic state senator for New Jersey has been re-elected for a third term in the 11th Congressional District.

Balvir Singh, the first Asian American and the first Sikh elected to a countywide office in New Jersey in 2017, retained the seat of county commissioner in Burlington, New Jersey.

Priya Tamilarasan, won the election for Gahanna city attorney in Ohio to become the first woman to hold this office.

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X Corp banned over 2L accounts for policy violations in India in Oct

UK inflation falls Starbucks faces walkout sharply to 4.6% at hundreds of US stores

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New Delhi: (IANS) Elon Musk-run X Corp (formerly Twitter) banned a record 2,34,584 accounts in India between September 26 and October 25, mostly for promoting child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.

The micro-blogging platform, going through a churning under Musk, who has recently appointed a new X CEO Linda Yaccarino, also took down 2,755 accounts for promoting terrorism on its platform in the country.

In total, X banned 2,37,339 accounts in the reporting period in India.

X, in its monthly report in compliance with the new IT Rules, 2021, said that it received 3,229 complaints from users in India in the same time frame through its grievance redressal mechanisms. In addition, X processed 78 grievances which were appealing account suspensions.

Beware of fraudsters who call you and say they are from TRAI

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New Delhi:(IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) warned on Wednesday that some companies/agencies/ individuals are making fraudulent calls to the public/customers and saying that they are calling from TRAI to tell them that their mobile numbers will be disconnected as the numbers are being used for sending unsolicited messages.

These companies/agencies/ individuals also claim that Aadhaar numbers of the public were used for obtaining SIM cards and are being used for illegal activities. These companies/agencies/individuals are also trying to trick the customers/ public to come on a Skype video call to avoid disconnection of mobile numbers. "The public at large is hereby informed that TRAI does not block/disconnect any mobile number of any individual telecom customers.

TRAI never sends any message or make any call for disconnection of mobile numbers. TRAI has not authorised any agency to contact customers for such activities and all such calls are illegal and are to be dealt as per law.

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The union representing thousands of Starbucks workers in the US is staging a walkout on one of the coffee chain's busiest days of the year.

The action comes amid a bitter fight between Starbucks and Starbucks Workers United, w hich st ar ted organising workers at the company in 2021.

The two sides are fighting over pay, Michelle Eisen helped launch the union movement at Starbucks scheduling and other issues.

Roughly 200 stores are expected to be affected by the 16 November work unionised stores.

Members are also protesting work stoppage. conditions, including inadequate Barista Michelle Eisen, one of the staffing on promotional days. union's leaders, said the company could Ms Eisen said she expected more afford to "do better by its workers". customers and community activists to The protest is the second to coincide join the action this year in a warning with Starbucks' 'Red Cup' day, when the company distributes reusable, holiday- sign for the coffee brand.

"That's what's going to set this apart," themed cups. she told the BBC. "That's what should In some locations, the walkout is set to scare the company. Their reputation is last just a few hours, while in others it everything." is expected to shutter the store for most Starbucks, which operates roughly of the day.

The union said the action was aimed at 10,000 stores across the US, said it did not expect major disruption. calling attention to Starbucks' refusal to fairly negotiate contracts with the

Alphabet pays 36% of Safari revenue to Apple, confirms Sundar Pichai

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Washington: (IANS) Google is paying Apple 36 per cent of Safari search engine revenue under the terms of a default search agreement, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has confirmed.

Testifying in a lawsuit filed against Google by Fortnite developer Epic Games in Washington, DC, Pichai on Tuesday confirmed the deal details presented by a Google witness in the case are accurate, reports CNBC. An attorney for Epic asked Pichai if the detail presented by Google’s witness was accurate.

“That’s correct,” Pichai responded.

About the Samsung deal, Pichai told the

court that “it’s like apples and oranges”.

The Google CEO added that the deals sometimes pay carriers.

He later said that Google competes “fiercely with Apple.”

“The attorney for Epic also asked Pichai about the exact dollar amount it pays to Apple, to which Pichai said it was over $10 billion. But the attorney pushed back, contending the figure is actually $18 billion,” the report mentioned.

Apart from Epic Games, Alphabet (Google’s parent company) is facing two separate US Justice Department lawsuits related to alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

Ep i c i s a r g u i n g t h at G o o g l e ' s monopolistic control on its Google Play Store for Android smartphones violates both state and federal antitrust laws.

Meanwhile, Google offered a $147 million deal to game developer Epic Games to launch its popular game Fortnite on Google Play store, the tech giant had earlier told the court.

Google has been defending its 30 per cent cut on transactions for apps via its Play store.

UK inflation fell sharply in October to its lowest rate in two years, largely due to lower energy prices.

Inflation, which measures the rate at which consumer prices rise, dropped to 4.6% in the year to October, down from 6.7% the month before.

The figure means a government target to halve inflation by end of the year has been met early.

But there is a limit to how much credit ministers can take for the fall as energy prices settle.

US inflation eases as lower gas prices offset rent rise

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A drop in petrol prices last month helped to drive US inflation to the lowest rate since July.

Prices increased at a rate of 3.2% over the 12 months to October, the Labor Department said.

That was down from 3.7% a month earlier.

Housing costs continued to climb, but overall price pressures were milder than analysts had expected, suggesting the country's fight against inflation may nearly be over. From September to October, the price index - which measures prices of a basket of items - was unchanged. Stripping out food and energy prices, which tend to fluctuate and mask wider trends, prices rose by 0.2%, easing from a month earlier.

Chewy, Led by Sumit Singh, Cuts 200+ Jobs HiIndia Newsdesk

US-based online retailer of pet food and other products Chewy, run by Indian-origin entrepreneur Sumit Singh, has reportedly laid off more than 200 employees. The impacted roles were in HR, recruiting, data and business intelligence divisions, and included some directors and higher managers, including a vice president, reports TechCrunch, citing sources. The company will reportedly provide a minimum of one month’s severance with additional weeks based on tenure.

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Indian Students Flock To US Colleges, Offsetting Drop From China

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he number of international students at US colleges and universities has nearly recovered from a Covid-related decline as a surge in Indian pupils helped make up for a loss in students from China.

The number of foreign students at US schools rose 12% in the 2022-2023 academic year to nearly 1.06 million students, within striking distance of 2019, according to Open Doors data from the Institute of International Education.

"The US remains the destination of choice for international students wishing to study abroad, as it has been for more than a century," said IIE's chief executive officer, Allan E. Goodman.

While foreign enrollment dipped in 2020 due to lockdowns, demand is coming back. The number of students from India shot up 35% to roughly 269,000 from 199,000 the previous year, catching up on the number of students from China, which was flat at about 290,000 in the 2022-23 school year.

And while Chinese students are still

The number of foreign students at US schools rose 12% in the 2022-2023 academic year to nearly 1.06 million students, within striking distance of 2019, according to Open Doors data from the Institute of International Education. the largest foreign nationality on US campuses, middle-income families from China are increasingly looking at cheaper destinations, such as the

UK and Australia or foregoing foreign degrees altogether. Some students are also staying in Asia, the British Council wrote in a May report, picking instead

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Singapore, Hong Kong or Malaysian universities.

Young Indians' interest in US universities can be explained in part by India's economy, which expected to grow 6.3% this year and the next, according to the World Bank. That's boosting incomes and wealthier families are more likely to send their kids abroad to improve their job prospects.

A foreign degree can also improve low and middle-income families' social status and marriage prospects, experts say. A lack of education options at home has also contributed to the rise in US enrollments.

During the Trump administration, visa curbs and fears around personal safety led some students from India to reconsider their choice to study in the US. But US-India relations have improved since.

India now has the largest population in the world, surpassing China, and half are under the age of 30. By contrast, China's stalling economic growth has dampened enthusiasm for education abroad, with many families also concerned about US-China relations, anti-Chinese sentiment and safety in the US. "Families from smaller cities are worried about tensions in the US and about costs," said Zhou Huiying, founder of Shanghai-based consultancy Lideyouwei Education Technology.

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India is not ruling out an investigation but asked Canada to provide evidence in support of its allegations about the involvement of agents of the Indian government in the killing of a Khalistani separatist in that country.

Jaishankar made the comments in response to questions during a conversation with veteran journalist Lionel Barber titled ‘How a Billion People See the World' here.

"If you have a reason to make such an allegation please share the evidence because we are not ruling out an investigation…," Jaishankar, who is here on a five-day official visit to the UK, said while responding to a question.

He emphasised that Canada has not shared any evidence with India to support its allegation.

The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations in September of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in British Columbia. India had designated Nijjar as a terrorist in 2020.

India has rejected Trudeau's allegations as "absurd" and "motivated".

Jaishankar said that freedom of speech and freedom of expression comes with a certain responsibility and the misuse of those freedoms and the toleration of that misuse for political purposes would be very wrong, referring to the proKhalistani activities in Canada.

He recalled the attacks on the High

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The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following PM Trudeau's allegations in September of a 'potential' involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in British Columbia. India had designated Nijjar as a terrorist in 2020 Commission of India in Canada, or smoke bomb attacks on the High Commission and Consulate General, and said Indian diplomats were intimidated in public, with no action from the Canadian authorities against culprits. Last week, Prime Minister Trudeau underlined that a "fight" with India was not something Canada wanted to be having right now but reiterated his allegations and said Ottawa wants to "work constructively" with New Delhi on this "very serious matter". Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said India has conveyed to the US side its serious concerns over increasing

activities of pro-Khalistani elements in Canada.

"Insofar as Canada is concerned, we have been having very consistent conversations with all our friends and partners. Our position on this matter has been enunciated and explained in full detail on multiple occasions," Kwatra said in New Delhi recently.

Days after Trudeau's allegations in September, India temporarily suspended the issuance of visas to Canadian citizens and asked Ottawa to downsize its diplomatic presence in the country to ensure parity.

India resumed some visa services in Canada last month, more than a month after they were suspended.

On China, Jaishankar said that the 2020 deadly clash has vitiated the relationship between the two countries.

He said China did not adhere to the agreement not to amass troops at the Line of Actual Control as he asserted that such acts of not following pacts have consequences in terms of credibility.

Aaditya Adlakha, a 26-year-old doctoral student from India who was studying at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine died at UC Medical Center, where he was admitted. Adlakha was found shot inside the car on the Western Hills Viaduct. The car he was in was found with bullet holes on it. The incident occurred around 6:20 AM, on Nov 9 with. According to reports there were 12 bullets fired, striking Aaditya’s vehicle multiple times. He was found by Cincinnati Police, and was transported to UC Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries on November 11.

Adlakha was a fourth-year doctoral student in the molecular and developmental biology program at the University. Dr. Andrew Filak Jr., senior vice president for health affairs, and Christian Holmes, professor and dean of the College of Medicine, said in a statement: “He was much-loved, exceedingly kind and humorous, intelligent and sharp, whose research was described as novel and transformative.”

Adlakha was an extraordinary student.

Last year he received a stipend and an award to support a research project on ulcerative colitis. He was expected to complete his doctorate in 2025.

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Odd-even scheme postponed, situation to be analysed after Diwali: Delhi Minister The scheme - which restricts (only privatelyowned) car traffic based on registration numbers - was to have been enforced from the day after Diwali (November 13).

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New Delhi: There will be no odd-even traffic restriction scheme in Delhi at this time, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said Friday afternoon, shortly after the Supreme Court left the decision on its implementation to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party. Earlier this week the court - irked by the annual (and worsening) air quality crisis in the city - called the scheme "optics" and demanded proof of success.

The odd-even scheme - which restricts (only privately-owned) car traffic based on registration numbers - was to have

been enforced for this year from the day after Diwali (November 13).

The Delhi government will now only consider implementing the odd-even scheme after a review of air quality post-

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Diwali, Mr Rai said. "... an improvement is seen in pollution levels. The AQI, which was 450+, has now reached around 300. (So) the decision to implement odd-even from November

13-20 has been postponed. The situation will be analysed again after Diwali," the minister said.

In today's (now annual) Supreme Court hearing on the air quality crisis, the court was referred to a report that said the odd-even scheme reduces vehicular pollution by 13 per cent. The court was also told of a drop in kilometres travelled - an estimated 37.8 lakh per day when the scheme is in effect.

A Delhi government affidavit said this also translated into an average of 15 per cent lower fuel consumption per day (thereby also impacting, positively, the environment) during the scheme.

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Toronto, Nov 10 (IANS) Failing to meet an overwhelming demand for supplies, a food bank in the Canadian province of Ontario has said it is closing its door to international students. Brampton-based Ste Louise Outreach Centre of Peel said it cannot provide enough food and other supplies to its customers as the number of foreign students turning up at the outlet has been soaring since September, the CBC news channel reported. A food bank is a charitable organisation that collects safe, nutritious food, and redistributes it to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

Delhi court extends Sanjay Singh's judicial custody till Nov 24

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The US delegation at the 2+2

India and the US on Friday held ministerial talks was led by extensive deliberations to further US Secretary of State Antony expand their global strategic partnership Blinken and US Defence through greater defence industrial ties, Secretary Lloyd Austin; enhancing engagement in the IndoExternal Affairs Minister Pacific and boosting cooperation in S Jaishankar and Defence key areas such as critical minerals and Minister Rajnath Singh headed high-technology. the Indian side The US delegation at the 2+2 ministerial talks was led by US Secretary of State in his televised opening remarks.

Antony Blinken and US Defence "We are exploring cooperation in new Secretary Lloyd Austin. External Affairs domains such as critical technologies, Minister S Jaishankar and Defence collaboration in civil outer space and in Minister Rajnath Singh headed the areas of critical minerals," he said.

Indian side. "Our dialogue today will be In his remarks, Blinken said both an opportunity to advance the vision of sides are promoting a free and open, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US prosperous, secure and resilient IndoPresident Joe Biden to build a forward Pacific including by strengthening the looking partnership and construct a US-India partnership through the Quad. shared global agenda," Jaishankar said

West Indian batting legend Sir Vivian Richards lavished praise on India's talismanic batter Virat Kohli, calling him one 'all-time greats' of the game alongside 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar.

Further retrenching himself in cricketing folklore and adding another feather to his cap, the batting superstar brought up his 49th ODI century in an earlier World Cup clash with South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The ton also saw Kohli equal his childhood idol Tendulkar's world record for most hundreds in the 50-over format.

The batting talisman has amassed a total of 543 runs in the ongoing World Cup 2023 at an average of 108.60.

Richards, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest to have played the game, heaped praise on Kohli in an article on the official website of the International Cricket.

"We Take Every Threat Seriously": Canada On Khalistani Terrorist's Video HiIndia Newsdesk

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New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) A Delhi court on Friday extended judicial custody of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh by 14 days in connection with a money laundering case into the nowscrapped excise policy.

He was produced before Special Judge M. K. Nagpal of Rouse Avenue Court on expiry of his previously granted 14-day judicial custody.

Ottawa: Canada's federal police are investigating a warning in videos circulating online not to fly Air India starting November 19, the transportation minister said Thursday. "We take every threat seriously, especially when it concerns airlines," Transportation Minister Pablo Rodriguez told reporters in Ottawa.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, he added, "is doing an investigation."

The videos, posted online in the last week,

feature Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the general counsel for the Khalistani outfit, Sikhs for Justice.

He warns Sikhs in the video: "Don't fly Air India after November 19, your lives

may be in danger."

He told Canadian media this was not a threat, but rather a call to boycott Indian businesses. Canada is home to some 770,000 Sikhs, who make up about two percent of the overall population.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in September raised allegations that Indian agents played a role in the June murder of a Canadian Sikh leader, near Vancouver, and expelled an Indian diplomat believed to have a link to the slaying.

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FIA -Chicago’s Annual Board Meeting And Diwali Celebration

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The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) hosted a grand Annual Board Meeting and Diwali Celebration on November 5th at the India Foodie Restaurant and Banquet in Downers Grove, IL. Attended by a hundredstrong FIA team and advisory board members, the event marked a significant milestone in the organization's history.

The evening commenced with a soulful rendition of devotional songs and the traditional aarti ceremony. Richa Chand, the Vice President, introduced key figures including Chairman and Founder President Sunil Shah, Current President Vinita Gulabani, Founder Member and Past President Onkar Singh Sanga, and Neil Khot, officially kicking off the meeting.

Chairman Sunil Shah expressed gratitude for FIA's growth and services throughout the year, acknowledging the invaluable contributions of every member. President Vinita Gulabani

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The Board of Directors for the year was also announced, featuring a diverse group of accomplished individuals.

Special recognition was given to Sunil Shah with a Lifetime Achievement award and Neil Khot with the Volunteer Award from the Lions Club under the auspices of the U.S. President.

celebrated the organization's achievements in 2023, emphasizing FIA's commitment to higher standards.

The FIA Team for 2024, led by Incoming President Pratibha Jairath and comprising Executive Board Members, Directors, and Advisory Board Members, was introduced by Founder President Sunil Shah. The team includes Executive Vice Presidents Altaf Bukhari and Anu Malhotra, Vice Presidents Richa Chand,

Sonia Luther, Mukesh Shah, Chandini Duvuri, Murugesh Kasilingam, and Jessie Singh, among others.

Noteworthy additions to the executive committee for 2024 include a Public Relations and Communications team and a new Disciplinary Committee.

A position of Vice Chairman was recommended and unanimously consented to, with Past President Neil Khot appointed to the role.

The Board of Directors for the year was also announced, featuring a diverse group of accomplished individuals.

Special recognition was given to Sunil Shah with a Lifetime Achievement award and Neil Khot with the Volunteer Award from the Lions Club under the auspices of the U.S. President.

Live entertainment by Swapnil Sahu, Jitendra Bulsara, Payel Ganguly, Pratibha Jairath, and Pinky Thakkar, followed by a dinner catered by India Foodie Lounge, concluded the program.

The FIA extends best wishes to the new team for a successful year in 2024.

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US University Enrollment Hits Record High: 268,923 Students in 2023

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A record number of Indian students sought admission in the United States in the year 2022-23. The admissions saw a 35% increase resulting in an all-time high of 268,923 students.

According to the annual Open Doors Report (ODR) released recently, Indian students constitute more than 25% of the foreign students studying in the United States.

The report prepared by the State Department in collaboration with the Institute of International Education (IIE) also said, “India surpassed China to become the largest source of international graduate students in the United States for the first time since 2009-2010. International students’ annual impact to the US economy is $38 billion and 335,000 Jobs with Indian students accounting for $7,137,000,000 in 2022.

Indian man shot Pregnant Wife on the church Courtyard in Chicago

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WASHINGTON, DC- Former President Donald Trump plans to expand his strict immigration policies if re-elected in 2024. This includes rounding up undocumented immigrants in the US and placing them in detention camps for deportation, potentially redirecting funds if Congress refuses to provide funding. Trump recently promised to conduct a massive domestic deportation operation, stop funding shelter and transportation for undocumented immigrants, and revive policies from his first term, like the travel ban and Title 42. These plans would face significant political and legal challenges. Trump aims to install loyal officials in key positions to support his immigration crackdown efforts. The Biden campaign criticized these plans as extreme and divisive, while Trump continues to emphasize his tough immigration stance in recent campaign events.

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WASHINGTON, DC- Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated Diwali at her official residence, in Washington DC with about 300 guests including prominent personalities from the Indian American community. Harris said during the event: “We celebrate Diwali at a time when there’s a lot happening in our world.

I think it’s important that as we celebrate Diwali, which is about celebrating the light, we understand it is always in the context of understanding the contrast between light and dark moments.”

“There is certainly a difficult and dark moment that we are facing in our world in a number of ways, but in particular seeing the images in the reports coming

out of Israel and Gaza. And I know for all of us, and certainly for me and for Doug (her husband), it’s devastating and heartbreaking.” She also said, “I wanted to just be clear with everyone that President (Joe) Biden and I are working to support Israel’s right to defend itself.

We support the need for humanitarian aid to be received by the people in Gaza.

We believe it is very important to not conflate who the Palestinians are with Hamas and understand the difference.”

Harris added, “I also want to say that for the Palestinian people, and I’ve said this many times, and I’ll say it again.

They have a right and deserve to have an opportunity for self-determination and dignity. We’ll continue to support that as well.”

Disturbing news coming in from Chicago reveals that an Indian man based in the US, shot his pregnant wife while at a church courtyard in Chicago. The husband Amal Reji, was arrested by Chicago police. His wife Meera was two months pregnant and remains in the hospital in critical condition. 32-year-old Meera was allegedly shot in her stomach and her mouth at close range. She was immediately shifted to the Lutheran Hospital in Chicago where she is undergoing treatment. Her condition remains critical as she suffered a hemorrhage in the stomach, due to the gunshot.

Reji hails from Ettumanoor in Kottayam, in India while Meera belongs to Uzhavoor in Kottayam in Kerala. The couple were married in 2019. They have a three-year-old child.

Problems in relationships have been suspected as the cause of the incident.

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Nassau County’s Grand Diwali Celebration Of 2023

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In a vibrant celebration of Diwali, Nassau County Legislators gathered at the Hon. Peter Smith Chamber, adorned with traditional Diwali decorations, to mark the IAF Diwali 2023 Celebration for Friends For Good Health. The event, held on November 6, 2023, brought together distinguished guests, including Chairman of Human Rights Commission of Nassau County Dr. Bobby Kalotee, Hon. Bruce Blakeman County Executive, and NYS Senator Steve Rhoads.

Hosted by Dr. Bobby Kumar Kalotee, the evening began with opening prayers by Bishop Phillip E. Elliott and the pledge of allegiance. Nassau County Executive Hon. Bruce Blakeman extended warm Diwali wishes, acknowledging the achievements of the Indian American Community.

Honorable County Executive Mr. Blakeman presented Nassau County Citations to community pillars,

The Diya Lighting Ceremony, a symbol of light triumphing over darkness, was performed by honorees and guests. Indu Jaiswal, Chairperson of Indian American Forum, welcomed attendees, expressing gratitude to volunteers and supporters. including Dr. Bhupendra R. Patel, Mr. Animesh Goenka, and Ms. Elaine Phillips, Nassau County Comptroller. Dr. Bobby Kumar Kalotee and his team also recognized Ms. Phillips and Honorable County Executive Mr. Blakeman with special awards.

The Diya Lighting Ceremony, a symbol of light triumphing over darkness, was performed by honorees and guests.

Indu Jaiswal, Chairperson of Indian American Forum, welcomed attendees,

expressing gratitude to volunteers and supporters.

Vimal Goyal, President of IDP USA, introduced the cultural program featuring an opening prayer, Ganesh Vandana by Swami Jee, and lively dance performances by students of Shilpa Mithaiwala and Shilpa Jhurani.

T h e e v e nt , h o s t e d b y v a r i o u s organizations, including the Indian American Forum, IDPUSA, India Association of Long Island, Friends for Good Health, Arya Samaj of Long Island, and the Association of Indians in America, received leadership and contributions from notable individuals like Indu Jaiswal, Vimal Goyal, and Deepak Bansal. Special thanks were extended to those who played crucial roles in the event's success, including Bina Sabapathy, Shilpa Mithaiwala, Jyoti Gupta, Shashi Malik, Anju and Sanju Sharma, and Wioleta Dusza. The evening concluded with warm wishes for Shubh Deepavali, spreading blessings and happiness to all.

The Indian Overseas Congress, USA (IOCUSA), recently held a significant membership drive at 'Our Place Indian Cuisine' in Dallas, Texas, drawing prominent community leaders and political figures. Mr. Mohinder Singh Gilzian, IOCUSA President, emphasized active political engagement for India's upcoming elections, stressing unity for diversity and harmony. Mr. Sam Pitroda, IOC Chairman, remotely highlighted the vital role of the Indian diaspora in India's modernization. The event marked the establishment of the Southwest Chapter with Mr. Gurdev Singh Hehar as President, promoting unity for a thriving and united India.

Avi Dandiya, Global Social Media Chief for IOC, leveraged social media for event success, emphasizing a new chapter in diasporic engagement. Ms. Sophia Sharma, IOCUSA General Secretary, moderated the event, showcasing IOC's role as a platform for NRIs to contribute to India's development. Visit www.iocusa.org for details.

Consulate General of India, Chicago North America Chhattisgarh Association Celebrates 8th Ayurveda Day 2023 Illuminates Diwali Celebrations in the U.S.

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CHICAGO, IL- The Consulate General of India, Chicago, organized the 8th Ayurveda Day 2023 on 10 November 2023, which attracted close to 100 Ayurveda enthusiasts from the Midwest region. Recognition of Ayurveda and Ayurvedic products as holistic approach to health was the main focus of discussion. The program began with the chanting of Dhanvantri Stavan and lighting of lamp by the Consul General Somnath Ghosh along with Swami Ishatmananda, Vivekananda Vedanta Society. Consul General Somnath Ghosh, in his opening remarks stressed the relevance and importance of Ayurveda, which is one of the most ancient and well documented system of medicine which is very relevant also from commercial angle in modern times.

A distinguished panel of speakers from different parts of US Midwest included Swami Ishatmananda, Vivekananda

The program began with the chanting of Dhanvantri Stavan and lighting of lamp by the Consul General Somnath Ghosh along with Swami Ishatmananda, Vivekananda Vedanta Society.

Vedanta Society, Vaidya Greeshma Varghese from Naperville, Dr KV Rao, Anesthesiologist and Pain Medicine specialist, Dr. Colleen Seen, Culinary Historian who specializes in writing about food of Indian subcontinent, Vaidya Pushpalata Biradar, Vaidya Ulka Nagarkar. The program was moderated by Vaidya Deepti Suri, certified Ayurveda practitioner in a very skillful manner. Dr. Colleen Sen presented a book titled “Bloomsbury Handbook of Indian Cuisine” to the Consul General.

The program was highly appreciated by the audience which comprised of prominent members of Indian diaspora and associations, Ayurveda and Yoga enthusiasts, diplomats etc.

The Diwali Gala not only marked the joyous occasion of Diwali but also commemorated Chhattisgarh Foundation Day, showcasing the rich heritage and culture of the region.

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Nor th America Chhattisgarh Association/NRI Association of Chhattisgarh (NACHA) recently hosted a spectacular Diwali Gala, spanning multiple locations in the United States, including Chicago, San Francisco, California, Denver, Colorado, New York, New Jersey, and Charlotte, North Carolina. The festivities also reached the international stage with a global Diwali celebration in Dubai. Future plans include expanding these galas to cities such as Seattle, Washington, Detroit, Michigan, Sydney, Melbourne, Australia, Singapore, and more.

The Diwali Gala not only marked the joyous occasion of Diwali but also commemorated Chhattisgarh

Foundation Day, showcasing the rich heritage and culture of the region. An emphasis was placed on educating the younger generation about cultural roots, with activities such as clay Diya crafting for children in Colorado, fostering a sense of tradition and pride.

Ganesh Kar, President of NACHA, expressed deep pride in the organization's efforts, highlighting NACHA's unique role in hosting a grand celebration tailored for the Chhattisgarh NRI community. Established as a nonprofit organization in the United States in 2017, NACHA has a mission to promote Chhattisgarh state, its culture, and heritage globally. Operating in 19 countries, NACHA has successfully united the Chhattisgarh community on an international platform, providing support to individuals residing outside India through various community initiatives.

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Chicago Indo US Lions Club’s Gala Fundraiser And Business Networking Dinner HiIndia Newsdesk

CHICAGO, IL- The Chicago Indo US Lions Club is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of its distinguished fundraiser and business networking gala dinner. This exceptional event brought together professionals, philanthropists, and community leaders for an evening of profound impact, collaboration, and celebration of humanitarian service in the United States and India.

The gala dinner took place on Saturday, November 4th, at the prestigious Medstar Auditorium in St. Hillside, Illinois. It was an unforgettable convergence of networking, recognition, and community engagement, showcasing the Chicago Indo US Lions Club’s unwavering commitment to fostering meaningful relationships and catalyzing positive change within the community, transcending borders to impact lives in both the USA and India.

One of the evening’s highlights was the heartwarming recognition of the President Volunteer Award recipients: Sunil Shah, Dr. Vijay Prabhakar, Neil Khot, Dr. Jay Trivedi, Anil Shah, Amreen Hussaini, and Ajeet Singh. These outstanding individuals were honored for their remarkable contributions to

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their respective communities, embodying the spirit of humanitarian service that knows no boundaries. Their work in the USA and India serves as an inspiration to all, emphasizing the global reach of compassionate action. Each awardee, through their selfless efforts, has made a significant impact, reminding us of the power of dedicated individuals working together for the betterment of society.

The gala dinner featured an exquisite banquet, electrifying live entertainment, and vibrant conversations. It served as an exemplary platform for professionals to cultivate invaluable connections and foster future collaborations and business opportunities while reinforcing the values of humanitarian service, not only in the local context but also in international

humanitarian efforts.

Not only was the event a resounding success in terms of networking and recognition, but it also proved to be a triumph in fundraising. The generous contributions from attendees and sponsors will significantly bolster various community initiatives and philanthropic projects championed by the Chicago Indo US Lions Club, expanding the scope of humanitarian service and making a difference in the lives of those in need, both in the USA and India.

The entire team of the Chicago Indo US Lions Club extends heartfelt gratitude to all attendees, sponsors, and volunteers who were instrumental in making this event an absolute success. Your support and participation underscore our commitment

to service and the continued development of our community, as well as our dedication to humanitarian service on a global scale.

The Chicago Indo US Lions Club is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating enduring positive change within the community through a combination of service and networking. With a passionate membership, the club actively engages in a diverse array of community service projects, fundraisers, and initiatives, both in India and the USA. Founding Chairman Lion Dr. Ram Gajjela extends his heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the members, sponsors, and the entire working team for their unwavering support and dedication.

Founder President Hina Trivedi also expresses her sincere thanks to the members, sponsors, and the dedicated working team for their exceptional contributions. Trivedi is deeply grateful for your relentless efforts and unwavering commitment to the club’s objectives. She said, “The Chicago Indo US Lions Club will continue to inspire positive change and make a significant impact on the communities we serve.”

American Village Of Skokie’s Diwali Celebration: Indian Couple In NY, Cover A Festive Proclamation Posters Of Israeli

Hostages. Video Goes Viral

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WASHINGTON, DC- Effective immediately, we are updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual (PDF, 343.18 KB) for adjudicating Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) petitions. This update will make the SIJ adjudication process more efficient for some applicants.

We are updating this guidance to align with the July 31, 2023, declaratory order in Casa Libre/ Freedom House v. Mayorkas. The 180-day time frame for USCIS to adjudicate an SIJ petition applies only to the initial adjudication of an SIJ petition. It does not extend to the adjudication of any motion or appeal filed after a denial of an SIJ petition.

SIJ is an immigration classification for noncitizens in the United States who need the protection of a juvenile court because they have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent.

They may apply for SIJ classification using Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant. Noncitizens with SIJ classification may qualify for lawful permanent resident status (also known as getting a Green Card).

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SKOKIE, IL- We, the Village of Skokie, IL, extend our heartfelt recognition and appreciation for the profound significance of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which is set to illuminate our lives on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

This auspicious occasion holds a special place in our hearts, as it symbolizes a day of celebration that transcends borders and unites us in the spirit of unity, knowledge, peace, and universal well-being.

Throughout our Skokie Village, we witness the radiant glow of small lamps adorning homes, casting their warm, inviting light as a beacon of hope and positivity. Families of Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist descent come together in harmony to partake in this sacred tradition, offering prayers for enlightenment, tranquility, and the well-being of all.

The celebration of Diwali is a source of immense pride for the people of Skokie, and it serves as a testament to our

shared values of diversity and inclusion.

We acknowledge and appreciate the invaluable contributions of Hindu Americans to our vibrant and diverse social fabric, enriching our community with their cultural heritage, traditions, and beliefs.

To commemorate the profound importance of Diwali, we are honored to present this proclamation/resolution officially granted by Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen and the Village Board on November 6, 2023. This proclamation affirms our commitment to recognizing and celebrating the cultural mosaic that makes Skokie the vibrant and welcoming community that it is today.

As we come together to mark Diwali, let us cherish the bonds of unity and friendship that transcend cultural boundaries. May the glow of Diwali continue to illuminate our lives and guide us towards a future filled with prosperity, understanding, and harmony.

NEW YORK, NY- In a now viral video, Indian American couple from NY Kurush Mistry and Shailja Gupta have been seen covering up posters of Israeli hostages. The incident occurred when the couple were seen in near 68th Street and Riverside Boulevard in NYC covering up posters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, replacing them with anti-Jewish ones. When a passerby saw the couple and objected, Mistry was seen showing a sign reading “occupiers face consequences.” The couple argue with a Jew man, in a video where the woman is heard telling the man to go back to Israel, while also calling him uneducated. After the video was posted by a journalist on social media, it quickly began going viral with people talking about it. Soon after the couple were identified. While Mistry is an alumna of prestigious IIM Ahmedabad, he worked as an Oil Analyst at Freepoint Commodities. After the incident he was fired from his company.

Shailja is a visual artist and a filmmaker. She has also worked as the head of marketing for various Bollywood films including Ra. One, Chennai Express, and Singham Returns amongst others.

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Diwali 2023 Festivities Celebrated

By Kadva Patidar Samaj Of Chicago

USCIS Changes Filing Location For Form I-907 With Form I-140

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(l-R) The lamp lightning ceremony was performed by Harsha Patel, Chhotalal Patel, Mithabhai Patel, Ranjan Patel, Yashika Patel, Sagar Patel, Jayanti Patel (Photos by Jayanti Oza) HiIndia Newsdesk

CHICAGO, IL- On Novemb er 4th, 2023, the vibrant community organization Kadva Patidar Samaj of Chicago came together to celebrate Diwali at the elegant Water Ford Banquet Hall in Elmhurst, Illinois. The event was a grand success, attended by more than 800 enthusiastic members and supporters.

The evening commenced with a warm welcome from the distinguished leaders of KPS. President Harmil Patel, Trustee Narendra Patel, and Joint Secretary Satish Patel extended their heartfelt greetings to the attendees, setting a joyous tone for the festivities ahead.

A highlight of the event was the traditional lamp lighting ceremony, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness. The ceremony was gracefully conducted from left to right by Harsha Patel, Chhotalal Patel, Mithabhai Patel, Ranjan Patel, Yashika Patel, Sagar

A highlight of the event was the traditional lamp lighting ceremony, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness. The event was a grand success, attended by more than 800 enthusiastic members and supporters.

Patel, Jayanti Patel, Pushpa Patel, Sima, Viren, Avi, Arya. Their collective efforts illuminated the venue and filled the room with a sense of unity and positivity.

The event also showcased the spirit of community and gratitude. The Grand Sponsor was accorded a warm welcome with bouquets as a token of appreciation for their generous support. Furthermore, several individuals who have played pivotal roles in the success of Gujarati Samaj Of Chicago, including Chairman Advisory Committee Suryakant Patel,

were invited to the stage and recognized for their invaluable contributions. It was a doubly special occasion as the community celebrated Suryakant Patel’s birthday, adding an extra layer of joy to the festivities.

To keep the audience entertained, ‘Arav Entertainment’ presented a spectacular musical performance. The live entertainment featured enchanting Gujarati Garba and popular Hindi Bollywood songs, enchanting the audience with their talent and charisma.

The talented performers, Dipak Rani, Alka Thakur, and Haeshil Aapte, left a lasting impression with their melodious voices and energetic performances.

The Diwali celebration at Water Ford Banquet Hall was a testament to the vibrant and close-knit community of Kadva Patidar Samaj of Chicago. It was an evening filled with cultural richness, unity, and an overwhelming sense of joy as the community came together to celebrate the festival of lights.

3 Indian Americans Indicted In Over $35 Million Loan Scam HiIndia Newsdesk

Three Indian Americans out of five people have been charged in a fraudulent scheme. The scheme involved obtaining over $35 million by providing false documentation in support of Small Business Administration (SBA) loan applications for purchasing hotels.

41-year-old Mehul Ramesh Khatiwala, 63-year-old Rajendra G Parikh, 59-yearold Rajnikant I Patel from New Jersey along with two others were charged with bank fraud, making false statements to financial institutions and money laundering. according to the US Attorney for the District of Maryland.

The indictment alleges that from 2018 until 2020 defendants conspired to obtain loan proceeds for the defendants and others to buy and sell hotels in a hotel flipping scheme by making material misrepresentations and omissions to financial institutions during the loan application process.

The indictment also alleges that the defendants engaged in roundtrip transactions, whereby they falsely represented to financial institutions that over $1.5 million on deposit in

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Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will initiate a transition in the filing location process for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, when submitted concurrently with Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, starting on November 13.

As of November 13, the filing location for newly submitted Forms I-140, filed concurrently with Form I-907, will shift from the USCIS service centers to the USCIS lockbox. This transition is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency by minimizing our presence at the service centers, digitizing procedures, and reducing operational costs.

Please note that this change in filing location does not pertain to cases where you are filing Form I-907 for a Form I-140 that is already pending, or if you are submitting Form I-140 along with an associated application (e.g., Form I-765, Form I-131, or Form I-485). We will soon announce filing location updates for these forms; however, for the time being, they should still be submitted to the service centers, as indicated on the Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker page.

It is important to be aware that as of the stated date, the USCIS lockboxes will reject any Form I-907 filed together with a Form I-140 that includes an associated Form I-131, Form I-485, or Form I-765. Requests of this nature should continue to be filed with the service centers, following the instructions provided on the Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker page.

Beginning on November 13, please utilize the following addresses when mailing both Form I-140 and Form I-907 together to USCIS. Commencing on December 13, USCIS will decline any Form I-907 submitted with Form I-140 that is sent to the former service center address.

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Mehul Ramesh Khatiwala, Rajendra G Parikh & Rajnikant I Patel Accused of Fraudulently Acquiring $35 Million Through Deceptive Documentation in Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Applications for Hotel Purchases a Residential Title escrow account would be used to satisfy the Buyer’s equity injection obligations, when,

the indictment alleges, the funds were temporarily withdrawn from that account prior to the loan closings and redeposited back into the same escrow account subsequent to the loan closings.

If convicted, Khatiwala faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and up to life in prison for a continuing financial crime enterprise.

All of the defendants face a maximum of 30 years in federal prison for the conspiracy to commit bank fraud and for each count of bank fraud; a maximum of 5 years in federal prison.

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foods that lower blood pressure

reduce inflammation and oxidative stress leading to a reduction in cardiac risk factors, such as high blood pressure.

Spinach

Similar to beets, spinach is a nitrate powerhouse.

Studies show that just 1 cup of leafy greens daily, like spinach (as well as kale, swiss chard, arugula, collard greens and bok choy), can significantly reduce the risk for heart disease. These studies often cite improvements in blood pressure as a critical component.

Apples

Like dark chocolate, apples (specifically their peels) are abundant in flavonoids, which have been shown to improve blood pressure. Studies show that the more deeply hued the peel is, the more flavonoids the apple contains.

Wild salmon

Lean proteins play a role in reducing blood pressure, and wild salmon is one of the best options to consider due to its high content of omega-3 fatty acids. One study found that having 3 grams of omega 3’s a day (approximately a 4-5 ounce piece of salmon) could help lower blood pressure, and having more, the authors noted, may provide even more benefit for someone with hypertension. Other sources of omega 3’s include chia and flax seeds and walnuts.

Extra virgin olive oil

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ccording to the Centers for Disease Control, almost half of all Americans have hypertension, or high blood pressure. mHowever, only a small portion are managing it, which is concerning considering that high blood pressure poses a significant risk to overall health.

oxide, which in turn helps improve the function of blood vessels by widening the vessels allowing greater blood flow.

Lemons

What causes high blood pressure?

Multiple studies have linked lemons and lemon juice to improvements in hypertension. Benefits are derived from minerals in lemons and citric acid found in all citrus fruits.

Foods that lower blood pressure

Diets high in potassium may help in controlling blood pressure. Potassium helps widen the blood vessels and assists the kidneys in excreting excess sodium from the body. Apricots, a nutrient-rich fruit, are often found in dried varieties and can be used in making trail mix, to add some sweetness to a salad, or alone as a snack. Apricots provide 378 mg of potassium in ½ cup.

One study found that individuals who consume dried fruit, in general, are more likely to see improvements in systolic blood pressure. So make it a habit to add a handful to your daily routine.

Blood flow throughout the body occurs in the arteries.

The force of blood flow within the arteries is called blood pressure and is measured using systolic (the pressure when your heart beats) and diastolic (the pressure when your heart rests in between beats).

When the force of blood flow is too high, it’s called hypertension or high blood pressure. Hypertension damages the arteries and restricts blood flow, and because of this, having the condition puts you at risk for many adverse health conditions, including stroke, heart disease, dementia, and kidney problems.

Managing hypertension may involve pharmacological and lifestyle approaches, such as altering the diet or engaging in more physical activity. The DASH diet has been shown to be effective in treating and managing blood pressure, and new data reveals that focusing on improving gut health may also help.

Here are 20 foods to consider adding to your diet if you’re trying to reduce blood pressure:

Pomegranate

Pomegranate is a deeply-hued anthocyanin-rich fruit.

Consumption of pomegranate and its juice has been linked to reducing the risk of certain cancers and lowering inflammation. The fruit may also play a role in helping to lower bad LDL cholesterol as well. A 2023 meta-analysis found that pomegranate may assist in reducing blood pressure. Previous studies have shown similar associations..

Dried apricots

Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate has been found to help reduce blood pressure via its high content of flavonoids. A 2021 study assessing flavonoid intake and its impact on gut microbiome found that participants with the highest consumption of flavonoid-rich foods such as dark chocolate (as well as red wine, berries and tea) had the lowest systolic blood pressure.

Coffee

Avocado

A 2023 study in the journal Nutrients found that three or more cups of coffee a day may help lower blood pressure. The study found that these benefits are most likely due to the compounds found in the coffee bean.

However, other studies have associated moderate (2 cups or more) coffee consumption with an increased risk of cardiac-related death in individuals with severe hypertension (the risk was not seen in individuals who drank one or fewer cups daily).

Beets

A 2014 study compared two groups of individuals. One group consumed their typical diet, while another added 50 grams (about ½ cup) of almonds a day for one month. After the study, the almond-eating group had greater amounts of antioxidants in the blood, better blood flow and lower blood pressure. In addition to almonds, pistachio, and walnut consumption has also been associated with lower blood pressure.

Potassium is a mineral found in plants and directly benefits blood pressure. A 2023 study found that consuming avocados, a fruit high in potassium, five or more times per week led to a 17% decrease in hypertension. That’s because potassium can mitigate the effects of sodium, sending sodium out of the body through urine instead of staying in the body to damage vessels.

A study in the Journal of Hypertension found that consuming about 1 cup of nitrate-rich beet juice could help reduce blood pressure. Nitrate converts to nitric

Almonds

Celery

Studies show that celery consumption may help

A 2020 study in the journal Nutrients referred to olive oil as “ the optimal fat choice in the management protocols for hypertension in both healthy and cardiovascular disease patients.” Olive oil is high in polyphenols and oleic acid, which may help reduce overall risk factors, like blood pressure, for heart disease.

Pistachios

Multiple studies have found benefits to several components of heart health when pistachios are part of the diet. Pistachios have also been found in studies to make an impressive impact on reducing blood pressure, with one systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials linking pistachio consumption with reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Yogurt

A 2021 study found that yogurt could help reduce blood pressure due to its high concentration of micronutrients calcium, magnesium and potassium, which are all associated with a lower risk of hypertension.

Pumpkin seeds

This fall snack should be a year-round treat if you have high blood pressure. Pumpkin seeds are high in magnesium, a mineral found to help in controlling blood pressure. A 2019 animal study found that rats with 4% pumpkin seeds or pulp had 20% lower blood pressure than rats on the control diet.

Cinnamon

Add some blood pressure-friendly ingredients to your spice cabinet. A 2021 randomized controlled trial found significant reductions in systolic blood pressure when 1500 mg of cinnamon was added to the diet for 90 days. In addition to cinnamon, other roots like turmeric and ginger may also play a beneficial role in blood pressure management.

Oregano

Oregano is an excellent addition to eggs, sauces, dressings and poultry. It’s also great for your blood pressure. A 2021 study analyzed herbs and spices combined with blood pressure response. The study found that individuals that consumed the most herbs and spices had lower blood pressure readings 24 hours later.

Garlic

Love garlic? So do your arterial walls. One study found that individuals with lower blood pressure levels were more likely to have garlic in their diet.

Blueberries

The compound that gives blueberries their deep hue is the same one demonstrated in studies to lower blood pressure. Authors noted that the benefits to blood pressure were seen just two hours after eating blueberries.

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New Delhi: (IANSlife) Travel comes in many forms. With Singles’ Day around the corner, digital travel platform Agoda looked at the most popular destinations for solo travellers.

For India, Bangkok is in first place, followed by Dubai and Kuala Lumpur.

Singles’ Day, or 11-11, takes place annually on the eleventh day of November. The unofficial holiday originated in China as an answer to Valentine’s Day, celebrating those who aren’t in a romantic relationship.

Over the years, Singles’ Day has gained popularity globally. The day is now recognized as one of the most impactful online shopping days with many online platforms, including Agoda, offering special discounts.

“As Agoda, we have talked a lot about family travel this year but with travel numbers up compared to recent years, we’ve also seen an increase in solo travel” said Krishna Rathi, Country Director India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives at Agoda. “Going on a solo trip is arguably one of the best gifts one can give oneself. Whether it is to explore new cultures, to make new friends, or to reconnect with those across the globe, going on a trip alone often requires stepping out of one’s comfort zone. But those who set out on an adventure of their own are usually rewarded with the creation of the most special memories.”

To determine the solo travel favourites, Agoda looked at the most popular destinations for solo travellers checking in on weekends and across a wide range of hotel stays. Around Asia Pacific, the top three consist of Tokyo, Japan in first, Bangkok, Thailand in second, and Seoul, South Korea in third. For India, the most popular destinations are:

Bangkok, Thailand

Renowned as one of the world’s most accessible destinations for solo travellers, it’s no surprise that Bangkok made the list.Thailand’s capital is welcoming to solo travellers on any budget, but being the home of hostelpacked Kao San Road, Bangkok is sure to be on the travel itinerary for backpackers.

Making new friends has never been

so easy, thanks to the friendly locals and the abundance of fellow solo travellersanywhere across the city.

During the daytime, there’s lot to explore, like the Grand Palace, the famous Chatuchak weekend market, or the arty and chaotic alleys of Chinatown.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ranked at number 2, the glittering skyline of Dubai is sure to attract any kind of traveller. Solo adventurers are in for a great time with a seemingly never-ending list of things to do: Shop-till-you-drop in one of the malls or a bazaar, go dunebashing in the desert, visit the world’s tallest building the Burj Khalifa, or meet locals and fellow travellers during frequently hosted quiz nights in one of the pubs. And after all that, there’s always the beach for some well-deserved relaxation.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Known for its warm hospitality, Kuala Lumpur is a haven for solo

Ganesha says that people with the Aries zodiac sign will have to take great care of their health this week, otherwise, your poor health may come in the way of completing your planned work. At the beginning of the week, you will have to be alert about the emergence of seasonal or any chronic disease, otherwise, you may have to suffer physical pain.

Taurus

Ganesha says that the beginning of the week is going to be very wonderful for the people of the Taurus zodiac sign. Every planned work will be done on time, due to which you will have great enthusiasm and confidence. This time is going to be very auspicious for working women. Their respect will increase both at home and outside.

Libra

Ganesha says thatthis week is going to be very lucky for the people of the Libra zodiac. This week, your planned tasks will be completed on time and you will get full results of your efforts. For those who have been thinking of a transfer or change in their workplace for a long time, their wish can be fulfilled this week

Scorpio

Ganesha says that people of the Scorpio zodiac will need to pay a lot of attention to both their health and relationships this week. Understand this very well whether it is personal life or career or business, the matter will be improved by your words and the matter will be spoiled only by your words.

Sagittarius

Gemini

Ganesha says that this week is going to be more auspicious and beneficial for the people of Sagittarius zodiac than the previous week. From the beginning of the week, you will see full support from people in every aspect of life, due to which all your work will be completed on time.

Cancer

Ganesha says that this week is going to be a bit busy for the people of Capricorn sign. There may be an additional workload in the workplace at the beginning of the week. Due to this, you will have to put in extra hard work and effort.

Ganesha says that people of the Gemini zodiac will need to be very careful about their health and enemies this week. At the beginning of the week, you will have to be extremely cautious of those people who are always trying to mislead you.

Ganesha says that this week will prove to be mixed for people of the Cancer zodiac sign. At the beginning of the week, students preparing for exams and competitions may get some good news. All efforts made in the direction of career and business will prove to be completely successful.

Leo

adventurers. With its mix of modern skyscrapers and historical treasures, there's something for everyone. The city's bustling street food stalls, vibrant markets, and iconic Petronas Twin Towers provide ample opportunities to go out and explore during the day.

And you can even go on a hike within the city’s KL Forest Eco Park. At night, it will be a breeze to make new friends in the popular Changkat Bukit Bintang nightlife scene.

may have become a victim of your boss’s anger regarding work in the workplace.

Ganesha says that this week has brought a lot of happiness for the people of the Leo zodiac sign. At the beginning of the week, you will receive good news related to a dear family member, which will create an atmosphere of happiness in the house.

Virgo

Ganesha says that people of the Virgo zodiac may have to travel long or short distances in connection with careers or business at the beginning of the week. The journey will prove to be tiring and a little less profitable than expected, which will leave you a little sad. You

Capricorn

Aquarius

Ganesha says that the people of the Aquarius zodiac this week, due to their wisdom, will be successful in achieving everything for which they have been striving for a long time.

The special thing is that your close friends will prove to be very helpful in this.

Pisces

Ganesha says that for the people of Pisces, this week will prove to increase the happiness of your family.

At the beginning of the week, there will be an atmosphere of happiness due to the achievement of a dear family member. For those who are thinking of doing a career or business abroad, the problems coming their way will be removed.

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