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NSG probes Nowgam police station blast, collects samples; govt announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia

A National Security Guard (NSG) bomb disposal team on Sunday inspected the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar, where nine people were killed and 32 injured after a cache of seized explosives accidentally detonated during sample extraction on Friday night.

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'Chaiwala' became PM because of the Constitution, says Chandrababu Naidu

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president was all praise for Narendra Modi, saying he is making every effort to ensure that India becomes number one in the world. Chief Justice of India Justice B. R. Gavai, Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court Dheeraj Singh Thakur also addressed the conference.

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NIA arrests Kashmiri owner of car used in Delhi blast

Amir Rashid Ali, in whose name the car involved in the attack was registered, was arrested from Delhi by the NIA, which had launched a massive search operation after taking over the case from Delhi Police, said the official in a statement.

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'Rohini donated kidney, yet insulted and forced out': BJP's Dilip Jaiswal on Lalu's daughter

A day after the RJD suffered a major defeat in the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, Rohini Acharya posted cryptic messages on X, announcing that she would quit politics and sever ties with her family. She accused Tejashwi Yadav's close aides, Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Khan, of pressuring her to take this decision.

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V-P Radhakrishnan highlights CAG's global standing as external auditor for WHO & ILO

Addressing the fifth Audit Diwas celebrations here, the Vice-President also mentioned that currently CAG chairs the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) and the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) Committee, including the Working Group on IT Audit, positioning Bharat as a global leader in auditing standards.

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The manner in which India conducts polls, strengthens democracy, also helps us: South Africa envoy

Sooklal praised "vibrant democracy" India for conducting the elections in an "orderly manner" and stressed that "inclusivity" is the "most important thing in the world" currently. He also spoke about a series of issues related to the India-South Africa bilateral ties, the upcoming G20 Leaders' Summit, which is being chaired by South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role in strengthening the Global South, trade, technology and security, etc.

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Finance Minister to continue pre-Budget consultations with industry stakeholders this week

On November 19, discussions will shift to the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector and the information technology (IT) industry. Members from the hospitality and tourism industries will meet the minister on November 20, with labour unions coming next. Infrastructure, energy, and urban development representatives will meet with the finance minister on November 21.

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Delhi: Major 'digital arrest' syndicate busted; six held for duping 71-year-old woman of Rs 49 lakh

According to officials, the gang used psychological intimidation, impersonation of law enforcement agencies and sophisticated technical manipulation to coerce the elderly victim into transferring her life savings.

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India seen as global digital powerhouse: Govt official

Addressing an event organised by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Special DG, BISAG-N, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Vinay Thakur, placed special focus on the scale, strength, and evolution of India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) – considered one of the most advanced in the world.

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SC to hear PIL on controlling air pollution tomorrow

In the previous hearing on November 12, the CJI Gavai-led Bench had expressed concern over the deteriorating air quality despite enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), and had directed the governments of Punjab and Haryana to file detailed affidavits outlining the steps taken to curb stubble burning.

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India's exports of spices, tea and cashew to gain as Trump rolls back tariff hike

India's exports of spices to the US were valued at over $500 million in 2024, while tea and coffee exports amounted to nearly $83 million. India also exports close to $200 million of cashew nuts to the US.

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PM Modi interacts with MAHSR team in Surat, hails their role in India's 1st bullet train project

Notably, the MAHSR is one of India's most ambitious infrastructure projects, spanning approximately 508 km for seamless and swift connectivity between Gujarat and Maharashtra. The corridor will connect major cities, including Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Bilimora, Vapi, Boisar, Virar, Thane, and Mumbai, marking a transformative step in India's transportation infrastructure.

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Delhi continues to choke on toxic air as AQI remains in 'severe' zone

At 8 a.m., CPCB data showed Ashok Vihar recording an AQI of 421, Rohini 422, ITO 417 and Punjabi Bagh 410. The CPCB categorises AQI between 401 and 500 as 'severe', indicating serious health risks for all age groups.

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'Abuses Hurled, Slipper Raised': Lalu Yadav Family Feud Deepens as Rohini Claims They Called Her Transplanted Kidney 'Dirty'

Rohini's emotional messages, accusations of pressure, insults, and abandonment, have now pushed the family's internal discord into the public domain, raising serious questions about the future cohesion of both the Yadav family and the RJD.

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UP stone quarry collapse: One dead, NDRF continues search operation

The statement further added, "During the overnight operation, the team recovered one body. The search for the remaining missing workers is underway with NDRF rescuers continuing the operation in coordination with the local administration and other agencies."

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