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Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Nov 12 (IANS) More than 18,000 tribal beneficiaries in Gujarat will receive land ownership documents carrying 7/12 land records this year, while the state government will launch 14 Johar Cafes to promote local tribal cuisine and products as part of week-long celebrations marking the 151st birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The celebrations, to be held from November 12 to 18 as part of 'National Tribal Pride Day', will also see the setting up of Shabari Booths a

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) England captain Harry Brook has distanced himself from the renewed Sandpapergate controversy, insisting he has never witnessed ball tampering during his international career and choosing not to get drawn into the debate surrounding Australia's infamous 2018 scandal. Brook's remarks came ahead of the first ODI against Australia at Perth Stadium on Friday, with Usman Khawaja's recently released autobiography reigniting discussions about the ball-tampering in

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Nov 12 (IANS) The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has recorded its highest-ever single-day digital ticket bookings on Bhai Beej, with 1,46,875 seats reserved on November 11, generating digital revenue of Rs 3.55 crore. Of the total bookings, 99,402 seats were reserved through the GSRTC mobile application alone, which also generated Rs 2.27 crore in revenue. The corporation's total revenue for the day crossed Rs 13 crore, according to an official state

Digital Desk | Seoul, Nov 12 (IANS) North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui denounced Thursday a joint call from major countries for denuclearisation of the regime, saying its commitment to nuclear buildup remains steadfast. Choe made the remarks in a commentary released by state media, after the Group of Seven (G7) advanced nations issued a joint statement following their foreign ministers' meeting in Paris earlier this week, Yonhap News Agency reported. The joint statement strongly condemne

Digital Desk | Nagpur, Nov 12 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday delivered a pointed message on environmental stewardship and sustainable development, asserting that humanity must impose self-restraints to protect biodiversity rather than acting as the masters of nature. Speaking in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in Ramtek of Nagpur district, Bhagwat urged policymakers and society to draw upon In

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Pakistan's economy remains trapped in a cycle of weak growth, low investment and rising debt despite signs of macroeconomic stabilisation, according to a report. A report by Dawn warned that the country risks falling further behind regional peers unless it shifts towards investment- and export-led growth. Pakistan's per-capita GDP growth has stagnated in recent years, while recurring balance-of-payments pressures have repeatedly forced the country to seek

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India's retail inflation, based on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series, rose to 6.09 per cent in October this year compared to the same month of the previous year to cross the RBI's upper limit for the first time after two years, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Thursday. Overall food inflation in October stood at 8.94 per cent as the prices of onions shot up by 116.22 per cent while garlic turned costlier by 60.74 per cent

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the decision to provide a second two-year service term option for Agniveers, after they complete their initial four years of service, was based on feedback from the defence forces. Earlier this month, the Central government introduced a major change to the 'Agnipath' scheme by announcing to offer 'Agniveers' a second two-year service term in the military, after they complete their initial four years of s

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Indian racing driver Jeet Jhabakh reasoned out that the limited Indian presence in Formula One is due to the sport being extremely expensive and that the drivers don't get the infrastructure and backing required to excel at the biggest and most prestigious car racing in the world. Speaking to IANS, Jeet, who recently won the FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship, pointed out that Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok made it to the F1 from India and opened t

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu will begin discussions on river rejuvenation at 'Yamuna Dialogues' being organised by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on November 20, bringing together stakeholder, including experts from scientific institutions, urban planners and civil society, an official said on Thursday. The one-day roundtable, to be organised at Baansera in Birsa Munda Chowk, would offer a platform to national and global experts to delibera

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, is expected to participate in Childrens Day celebrations at a middle school in Chennais Kolathur Assembly constituency on Friday, as the School Education Department prepares to distribute cakes to around 61 lakh students, teachers and non-teaching staff across the State. Although Childrens Day is observed nationwide on November 14, the celebrations in government schools have been advanced to November 13 as November

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday that there is no dearth of talent in our country and the students only require the right opportunities, a conducive environment and proper guidance to contribute to building 'Viksit Bharat by 2047'. Interacting with a group of meritorious students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Murmu urged students to aim high and strive to realise their dreams with dedication, discipline, a

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (IANS) The BJP on Thursday stepped up its attack on Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan over the handling of the ongoing agitation by Lower Primary School Teacher (LPST) job aspirants, accusing him of going back on promises made when he was the Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly. BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekha, national secretary K. Surendran and party MLA V. Muraleedharan visited the protesters' venue in front of the Secretariat and expresse

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 12 (IANS) Mamata-Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday vowed to continue his political fight against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led West Bengal government, declaring that no bulldozer could silence him, even as the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) demolished three structures allegedly encroaching on footpaths outside his residence in Kolkata's Kalighat. No number of bulldozers can silence my voice or break my reso

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended Diwali and Gujarati New Year greetings to Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda after the latter referred to him as a Gujarati friend and termed him very kind and hardworking during an interview with IANS. In a post on X, PM Modi said: Happy Diwali and Nutan Varsh Abhinandan to you Sam Bhai and to Anjana Ben. Praying for a joyful and healthy year ahead. Jai Jagannath!, he added. Earlier, Pitroda descri

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 12 (IANS) The makers of 'Kaali Kheti' have unveiled the gripping trailer of the upcoming psychological rural horror film. It offers a glimpse into a mysterious world where fear lurks beneath the fields. Headlined by Jackie Shroff and Sharad Kelkar, the film promises an unconventional horror experience rooted in rural folklore, unsettling secrets and supernatural elements. The trailer introduces viewers to an eerie village where the very land that sustains life appears

Digital Desk | Wayanad, Nov 12 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday strongly defended her mother, Sonia Gandhi's newly released memoir, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party and RSS of spreading lies and fabricating stories about her for years, and said she was happy that the BJP was now reading her book. Speaking to reporters during her visit to her Wayanad constituency, Priyanka Gandhi said her mother had remained silent for most of her adult life in India despite being subjected

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Nov 12(IANS) Telugu star Allari Naresh's eagerly awaited action comedy entertainer, 'Alcohol', will hit screens on December 18 this year, its makers announced on Thursday. Taking to its X timeline, Sithara Entertainments, the production house producing the film, wrote, The countdown to madness begins! #Alcohol is all set for a GRAND WORLDWIDE RELEASE ON DECEMBER 18th! Brace yourselves for a WILD ride! #AlcoholFromDec18th. A teaser that the makers had released last year

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 12 (IANS) The Bengaluru police are examining legal options regarding the daughter of accused Indushekar in the shocking mass murder case, as she was a minor at the time of the alleged crime but has recently turned 18. The police are also verifying documents to confirm her age. Police said on Thursday that they are further contemplating seeking the opinion of legal experts and are also examining previous court judgments to determine the course of action against her.

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 12 (IANS) Fugitive Naresh Meena, who has a symbolic 25-paise bounty on his head, made a surprise appearance in Barodiya village in Rajasthan's Baran district to campaign for the 'elephant' election symbol. He appealed to villagers to vote for the candidate before disappearing shortly afterwards. Meanwhile, police teams from more than half a dozen police stations have been conducting raids across the district for the past week to trace him. Despite an ongoing police sea

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) The makers of popular Malayalam actor and director Joju George's eagerly awaited upcoming film 'Paripadi' revealed the character that actor Shaneem plays in the film on the occasion of the actor's birthday on Monday. Using the official social media handles of the film, the makers wrote, Happy Birthday @shaneemz. Revealing 100 Characters Of PARIPADI. Character No-7 Shaneem as Neel Madhu IPS. #PARIPADI Written and Directed by JOJU GEORGE. In Theatres From Dece

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has questioned Delhi Capitals leadership plans following their trade for Rishabh Pant from Lucknow Super Giants, identifying uncertainty over the captaincy and concerns around the pace attack as two major challenges for the franchise ahead of the upcoming IPL season. Chopra believes KL Rahul could emerge as the leading option to captain the side, while Pants batting position will also be crucial to makin

Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 12 (IANS) A man allegedly murdered his wife by slitting her throat with a sharp-edged weapon in Bihar's Jamalpur city and subsequently surrendered to the police, police said on Thursday. The incident took place near the Sadar Bazar police outpost late Wednesday night, triggering panic in the locality and leaving the deceased's family devastated. The couple has two young daughters who have now lost their mother. The deceased has been identified as Pooja Devi, while the a

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 12 (IANS) The Centre has approved the Karnataka government's proposal to rename three stations on the elevated section of Bengaluru's Namma Metro Pink Line, Minister for Bengaluru Development Krishna Byre Gowda said on Thursday. The three stations will be renamed as Bilekahalli-IIMB, NS Palya-JP Nagar 4th Phase and SG Palya in place of IIMB, JP Nagar 4th Phase and Tavarekere, respectively. Happy to note that State Government proposal has been approved by the Governm

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) Chennais Central Crime Branch has frozen 29 bank accounts belonging to former DMK MLA Muthukumar as its investigation into an alleged Rs 100-crore bribery case involving private schools widens to examine financial transactions linked to former Minister Anbil Mahesh and other accused. According to reports, police have seized Rs 4.5 crore from accounts associated with Muthukumar, who also serves as the state treasurer of a private schools association. Investig

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12(IANS) Stating that his Instagram account will henceforth serve as an official platform for all his film announcements, promotions, professional updates and media communications, well known Malayalam actor and producer Unni Mukundan on Thursday announced that he had decided to step back from the platform and that his account had been entrusted to a talent agency for it to ensure authentic and timely updates. In a statement, which was shared on his account by the tal

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Indian Overseas Congress chief Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda, popularly known as Sam Pitroda, speaking about the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, questioned the relevance of talking about something that happened four decades ago and said that people should now think about the future. He questioned why discussions continued to revolve around historical events when India was facing challenges it needed to meet now. He also said that there is little point in repeatedly

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) Dubbing for director Nagendramurugan's upcoming Tamil film 'Good News', featuring actors Jayaram and Ashwin in the lead, has now begun with a traditional pooja ceremony. Sources close to the unit said that the dubbing process for the film officially began on Wednesday at D Studios. The team began the dubbing schedule with a traditional pooja ceremony, seeking the blessings of the divine for the smooth and successful completion of the film's post-production a

Digital Desk | New York, Nov 12 (IANS) Scott Colom has made history by becoming the first African American elected from Mississippi to the US Senate in 151 years, vaulting the Democratic Party's tally to 55 in the upper chamber of Congress. Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith conceded defeat to him on Wednesday after the media called the election for Colom, who leads with 4,669 votes or less than half a per cent. I kept the faith, Colom said at his victory rally in Jackson, recalling how everyon

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) The makers of director Santhosh Kumar's action entertainer, 'Makkal Kavalan', featuring one of Tamil cinema's fastest rising stars K Manikandan in the lead, have now unveiled Ignore, the first single from their upcoming action drama much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Ignore features vocals by Yogi B, the Malaysian rapper known as the 'Godfather of Tamil Hip-Hop', actor and singer Aditi Shankar, and Nivas K Prasanna. The song has been composed, arran

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India's online sales in the festive season grew 17 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.41 lakh crore in 2026, according to a report. A report by Datum Intelligence estimated gross merchandise value (GMV) at Rs 1,40,800 crore over 34 sale days through November 9. Online festive sales stood at Rs 1.2 lakh crore in 2025, when the sales period lasted 30 days, it showed. Orders through quick commerce platforms rose 75 per cent year-on-year, while brand websites recor

Digital Desk | Washington, Nov 12 (IANS) US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio spoke with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, at China's request, about President Donald Trump's upcoming trip to the APEC summit in China and Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to Florida for the G20 Leaders' Summit, the State Department said. At China's request, Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio spoke today with Director of the Office of the CCP Central F

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 12 (IANS) In a significant political outreach aimed at strengthening ties with the farming community ahead of future electoral battles, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav held a meeting with prominent farmer leader Rakesh Tikait and discussed a wide range of issues affecting cultivators across Uttar Pradesh. Following the meeting on late Wednesday evening, Yadav shared a detailed message on social media, asserting that farmers remain the most distressed section

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Defence experts on Wednesday pointed to the role of Pakistan-backed 'overground workers' after three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. 'Overground workers' are suspected to act as civilian or underground support networks for Pakistan-backed militant and terrorist groups operating in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of India. Referring to the Kulgam attack and a previous

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 11 (IANS) Sharing pictures from his wedding with Kavya Maran, the daughter of Sun Group Chairman Kalanidhi Maran and the owner of the IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad, one of India's top music directors Anirudh Ravichander on Wednesday said, My once in a lifetime, for a lifetime 11.11.' The wedding, which took place in Greece over a two-day period, has been the cynosure of all eyes as distinguished guests for the wedding were flown to the venue. Among those present a

Digital Desk | Munger, Nov 11 (IANS) Chhath, one of Bihar's most popular folk festivals, has a centuries-old tradition, but in Munger, the festival holds special religious and cultural significance. The Sitacharan Temple, situated on a large rock in the middle of the Ganga, is at the centre of a unique Chhath tradition associated with the religious beliefs surrounding Goddess Sita and Maharishi Mudgal. According to local belief, Mother Sita, during her stay at the ashram of Maharishi Mudgal, wor

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 11 (IANS) Bhopal is set to host the Asian Womens Hockey Champions Trophy for the first time from November 19 to 28, with six Asian countries, including India, competing in the prestigious international tournament, as Madhya Pradesh Sports Minister Vishwas Sarang said on Wednesday that it was a 'matter of pride and prestige' for the city. Around 150 players representing India, Japan, China, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand will participate in the tournament, which wil

Digital Desk | Abu Dhabi, Nov 11 (IANS) New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult believes modern-day batting demands have made life increasingly challenging for bowlers, with the ball offering less swing and high-scoring contests becoming a regular feature across formats. Boult, who built his career on exploiting new-ball movement, said bowlers now have to find new ways to stay effective as batters keep pushing scoring boundaries. His remarks came after he produced a disciplined spell of two overs fo

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Congress leader Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday defended Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi's remarks in her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love, touching upon Operation Blue Star, the demolition of the Babri Masjid, and the latter's approach towards politics. Speaking to IANS about the references to Operation Blue Star in the memoir, former Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said Sonia Gandhi had addressed several significant even

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Kar Sevaks on Wednesday criticised Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi, over her remarks about the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992, as mentioned in her recently released memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', saying that her emotional response reflected sorrow over the mosque's demolition rather than happiness over the construction of the Ram Temple. Speaking to IANS, Kar Sevak Sanjay Kumar questioned Sonia Gandhi's response

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the development of the 'Yuge Yugeen Bharat' Museum (YYBM) at the North and South Block Complex in the national capital, at an estimated total project cost of Rs 3,230 crore. The Museum will be developed through the adaptive reuse of the historic North and South Block Complex, preserving their architectural character and heritage significance while tran

Digital Desk | Tehran, Nov 11 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that the country has designated the Argentine Navy and Air Force as terrorist organisations. The move came in response to the Argentine government's decision in late March to designate Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity, the ministry said in a statement. The ministry described Argentina's decision as hostile and being in contradiction with the fundamental principles of internationa

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) The body of a 26-year-old woman was recovered from a locked flat in the Lake Palli area of Baranagar in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, triggering suspicions of murder, the police said on Wednesday. The deceased, identified as Anjali Sau, was found inside a fifth-floor flat late on Tuesday night after personnel from Baranagar police station broke open the door. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, but investigators are not ruling

Digital Desk | Tehran/Paris, Nov 11 (IANS) The Iranian Foreign Ministry has rejected France's aseless and malicious accusation of Iran's involvement in a cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets in October. In a statement issued on Tuesday (local time), the ministry strongly condemned the hreadbare policy of hurling accusations against Iran. The ministry said the latest accusation was a continuation of previous claims aimed at diverting public attention fr

Digital Desk | Kyiv, Nov 11 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the first day of the two-day trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in Abu Dhabi had been constructive and quite substantive. In a statement posted on X after speaking with Ukraine's negotiating team on Tuesday (local time), Zelensky said the discussions focused on humanitarian issues, including the release of prisoners, as well as security guarantees for Ukraine. The need for de-escalati

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called for positioning India as the world's manufacturing hub through global partnerships and export-led growth, saying that India is well on track to achieve $1 trillion export target this year. Speaking at the curtain raiser of the third edition of Bharat Mobility Global Expo here, he highlighted the growing stature of the event and the importance of the mobility sector to India's manufacturing and global e

Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Nov 11 (IANS) Israel's caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the formation of a national unity government, asserting that the country must remain united in the face of what he described as a growing threat from Iran. Speaking after the first session of Israel's newly elected parliament, Netanyahu warned that the country could soon come under intense international pressure to accept a nuclear-armed Iran and the continuation of its current regime, whi

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Nov 11 (IANS) Hollywood actress Christina Applegate has a theory behind her multiple sclerosis (MS) misdiagnosis. The actress feels that her breast implants may have led to the issue of misdiagnosis. The actress revealed last month that she was mistakenly told she had the progressive autoimmune condition back in 2021. While she's been going through various tests to discover the cause of her health issues, she's questioned if her symptoms could be due to poisoning from

Digital Desk | Itanagar, Nov 10 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Tuesday urged students to make the best use of the educational opportunities and facilities available to them and take responsibility for shaping the future of the state. Recalling the challenges he faced during his own student days, when access to transportation and basic amenities was limited, Mein urged the younger generation to appreciate and make the most of the opportunities available to them toda

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Nov 10 (IANS) Eighteen tourists were injured on Tuesday when a vehicle carrying them from Kashmir's Sonamarg tourist resort to Srinagar skidded off the road and plunged into a 60-feet deep gorge near Gund in Ganderbal district. Local residents and police personnel rushed to the spot to evacuate the injured. Emergency arrangements were mobilised from different parts of the area as all the occupants required medical attention. Ambulances were called from several health fac