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Marco Jansen nearly pulls off a miracle, but Proteas fall short against India




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WATCH: Five big moments at Centurion as Proteas edged out by India




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EU's Borrell proposes suspending Israel dialog over Gaza war concerns


Borrell cited "serious concerns about possible breaches of international humanitarian law in Gaza" in a Wednesday letter.




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Finding no justice here, kin of Bloody Sunday victims turn to UN body

Rosenda Lemita and Liezel Asuncion filed a case at the United Nations Human Rights Committee against the murder of their loved ones. The decision to file a case was not made lightly – it took three years of delays and disappointment from the justice system to push them to seek an international avenue.






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Ioannou not ‘indifferent’ to challenges of local government reform

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou on Wednesday said he was not “indifferent” to the challenges of local government reform and that he in fact “did more than that for which the law provides”. Ioannou was reacting to claims made by Akel that the government had “not shown the necessary fervour” in its efforts to ensure a […]




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Finnomena touts US, India and Vietnam for investment

The US, India and Vietnam are the three main markets worth investing in to reduce the impact of the expected import tariff policy under president-elect Donald Trump, says digital wealth management platform Finnomena.




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Egypt: Egypt Focuses On Ceasefire, Ending Israeli Aggression an Lebanon - FM Abdel Aatty in Beirut

[Egypt Online] Egypt's primary focus is achieving a ceasefire and halting Israeli aggression on Lebanon, Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdel Aatty said during his meeting with Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berry in Beirut on Wednesday 13/11/2024.




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Why Prince Harry is perfect sounding board for William's 'swaggery'

Royal author Tina Brown has suggested that Prince William would benefit from a stronger relationship with his brother, Prince Harry, who could help temper William's statements and actions when necessary. The brothers, who are currently not on speaking terms, have had a strained relationship...




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India’s top court bans ‘bulldozer justice’ as punishment

MUMBAI: India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly criticised states which were demolishing properties of suspected criminals, a practice critics say targets mostly minority Muslims, and issued guidelines to authorities.

The verdict came in response to many petitions filed after demolitions in states ruled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in recent years.

BJP governments in the states have torn down what they say are illegal houses or shops of people accused of crimes, many of them Muslims, in what has come to be popularly known as “instant, bulldozer justice”.

Rights groups and opposition parties have denounced the practice, saying it targets mostly poor Muslims while circumventing the judicial process.

Verdict comes in response to many petitions filed after demolitions targeting Muslims

BJP governments have rejected the accusations and said such properties were in violation of local laws and the owners had been served notices.

On Wednesday, a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court ruled that the state and its officials cannot take arbitrary action against suspects or convicts without following the due process of law. It also laid down guidelines, including issuing prior notice and taking a video of the demolition process. “It is not a happy sight to see women, children and aged persons dragged to the streets overnight. Heavens would not fall on the authorities if they hold their hands for some period,” the court said. There was no immediate reaction to the verdict from the BJP.

Bulldozer action

Calls for India to enshrine Hindu supremacy in law have rapidly grown louder after Modi government’s success in 2014. Hindu nationalist groups were emboldened in their campaign against Muslim religious structures.

“Bulldozer action”, popularly known as “bulldozer justice”, were actions observed by many practitioners as a campaign against the Muslim minority, bulldozing their homes, mosques and shopfronts.

The practices were mainly observed after Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and a saffron-robed Hindu monk seen as a potential successor to Prime Minister Modi, championed the bulldozer as a symbol of his commitment to law and order and as a potential tool to use against “trouble-makers” in 2017. Since then “bulldozer politics” have spread elsewhere in the country and demolition campaigns have begun quickly following on the heels of outbreaks of religious unrest.

Officials said the spate of demolitions were lawful as they only targeted buildings constructed without legal approval. But victims of the campaign deny that their dwellings are illegal, and say they are not given the legally required notice period to dispute demolition orders.

Published in Dawn, November 14th, 2024




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Kundi pledges to highlight KP’s issues in SIFC

PESHAWAR: Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday said that efforts were underway to highlight the issues of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially of southern districts, in Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) regarding trade and business.

He expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of Kohat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by its president and vice-president of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Rashid Ahmad Pracha.

During the discussion, the governor emphasised the importance of business community in fostering trade and industrial growth in the region.

He said that federal government allocated funds for establishment of an expo centre by Trade Development Authority in Peshawar, which was expected to be completed soon.

He said federal minister for information also approved establishment of a hall for cultural activities. He also mentioned his efforts to strengthen ties between traders from Saudi Arabia and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as well as explore opportunities for business growth with Tajikistan.

Mr Kundi said that there were seven trade routes between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Central Asia.

“If these routes are restored, they can significantly change the province’s economic outlook,” he added.

The delegation also highlighted the increasing interest in setting up factories in Kohat and other southern districts of the province.

However, it raised concerns over lack of institutional support, inadequate facilities and poor connectivity, which remained main obstacles for investors.

The delegation requested the governor to forward to relevant authorities its recommendations for establishment of a Smeda office in Kohat, reduction in electricity tariffs and provision of other facilities and incentives.

In response, Mr Kundi assured the delegation of his full support and commitment to resolving the issues. He said that federal government was also serious about promoting trade and industry.

He said that international institutions acknowledged the improving economic situation in Pakistan.

The meeting concluded with the delegation thanking the governor for his assurances of cooperation and expressing the hope that the discussion would yield positive results for the province’s industrial and commercial development.

Published in Dawn, November 14th, 2024




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Tulsi Gabbard on short list of candidates for director of national intelligence job

Donald Trump has chosen Tulsi Gabbard to serve as his Director of National Intelligence, he announced.



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Trump plans to shift school funding control to local communities, has yet to pick DOE secretary

President-elect Trump plans to "disband" or cut the Department of Education's power, likely through "block granting" to shift school control and funding to local communities, says an expert.



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Ontario school board spending over $41K on staff travel to Brazil, Italy, Germany and Dubai

A superintendent with the Halton Catholic District School Board travelled to conferences around the world to attract international students, but the board won't say how many were directly recruited.



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N.S. Liberals allege voter bribery after PC candidate handed out $2 Tim Hortons gift cards

The Liberals want Susan Corkum-Greek removed from the ballot in the upcoming provincial election, but the Nova Scotia Supreme Court confirmed Wednesday it will not hear the case until after voting day on Nov. 26.



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Horoscope 14th November, 2024: Check astrological prediction for Virgo, Sagittarius and other signs - The Indian Express

  1. Horoscope 14th November, 2024: Check astrological prediction for Virgo, Sagittarius and other signs  The Indian Express
  2. Horoscope Today: November 14, 2024  VOGUE India
  3. Love and Relationship Horoscope for November 14, 2024  Hindustan Times
  4. Horoscope Today, November 14, 2024: Read your today's astrological predictions  The Times of India
  5. Aries Daily Horoscope Today (Mar 21 – April 19), November 14, 2024: Relationships will be comfortable!  India Today









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After a brief retreat, politicians are again clamouring for the notwithstanding clause

When Ontario Premier Doug Ford was compelled to abandon his attempt to use the notwithstanding clause to end a labour dispute in 2022, it was possible to believe the tide had turned against the Charter’s escape clause. But the political temptation to override legal rights is apparently still strong.




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UDF proposes need for a centralized drug regulatory cadre, regulatory body in India to bolster patient safety

The need for a strong, centralized regulatory structure for India's pharmaceutical industry has taken center stage, with experts calling for the establishment of a Central Drug Regulatory Cadre and a Central Drug




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PCI to award PMSPPS scholarship to eligible GPAT candidates

The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has informed all students who have qualified through Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT), a National Level Entrance Examination for entry into M. Pharma Programme, that




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'How is this a liveable condition?' Tenants leave home filled with mould and dirt, horrifying agent

A property agent was shocked to discover a leased home in a filthy condition, left behind by tenants who moved out several months earlier, according to a TikTok video uploaded by user HomesWithHaziq on Saturday (Nov 9). "For my future landlords, beware," Haziq wrote in the video description. Introducing the video, he also stated: "If you're planning to rent out your whole unit, watch this video first." According to Haziq, the home had been tenanted out for less than two years to a group of foreigners who had little interaction with one another, keeping to their own rooms. The location of the property was not disclosed, but Haziq shared with AsiaOne that it is located in the west. Starting with the living room, things appear to be clean at first glance - if a little cluttered - but Haziq soon points out in the video visible spots of black dirt hidden behind the couch. "The condition of the house will speak for itself," he added. The first toilet certainly proved his point - the toilet seat was yellowed, with the bottom of the bowl stained black.




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Understanding Wills in India: Key Legal Aspects and FAQs

A Will can be revoked at any time by the testator/testatrix during his/her lifetime.




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Over half of general election candidates faced abuse

The Electoral Commission has called for action to tackle abuse of candidates during elections.




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Will Elon Musk be able to cut $2 trillion from US government spending?

The Tesla CEO claimed he could slash US spending by eradicating “waste”.




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Pharmacies vote to cut opening hours in funding protest

Pharmacists in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to reduce opening hours and stop home deliveries.




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India Nature Watch - Ischnura sp damselfly with kill




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Upscale and Upper Midscale Hotel Projects Dominate China’s Pipeline at Q3 2024, Commanding 59% of Total Construction Pipeline

In the Q3 2024 China Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of the quarter, China’s total hotel construction pipeline reached a record high project count of 3,853 projects with 703,312 rooms, up 4% by projects and 3% by rooms year-over-year (YOY).




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Indian stock market opens in red as consolidation phase continues

Sensex was trading at 78,260 after slipping 414 points and Nifty was trading at 23,706 after dropping 167 points.




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Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud arrives in India, to meet EAM Jaishankar today

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, has arrived to hold talks with External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar.




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India's infrastructure push to be among largest in 21st century: KPMG

India is likely to see implementation of one of the biggest infrastructure programmes in 21st century, amongst the largest economies and creating fiscal sources of capital would be key to this initiative, according to a KPMG report.




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Mercedes-Benz India cruises to double-digit growth as demand for luxury cars rises

Mercedes-Benz India is on course to close the current year with a double-digit jump in sales, as demand for luxury cars increased.




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Two-wheeler sales surge to record high of 21.64 lakh units in India in Oct

Total two-wheeler sales in the country surged by a robust 14.2 per cent to 21.64 lakh units in October this year, compared to 18.96 lakh units in October 2023, according to figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Wednesday.




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India's CO2 emissions account 8pc of global total, to rise by 4.6pc in 2024: Report

India accounts for per cent of the global total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and it is expected to increase by 4.6 per cent in 2024, according to a new report released on Wednesday, ahead of the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.




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Shocking: 86% diabetics in India facing anxiety, depression; women more affected: Report

More than 4 in 5 Indians, or 86 per cent of Indians living with diabetes have experienced anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition as a result of their diabetes, according to a report, ahead of World Diabetes Day.




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Hyundai Motor India shares slip to Rs 1,745, down over 10 pc of IPO price

Shares of Hyundai Motor India, that were listed at Rs 1,931 apiece, have slipped more than 10 per cent from its IPO price.




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India hosts senior cancer physicians, policymakers from Bay of Bengal countries

India hosted senior cancer physicians and policymakers from BIMSTEC countries during the annual meeting of National Cancer Grid (NCG) held at Mumbai's Tata Memorial Hospital.




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Salman Khan has no association with The Great Indian Kapil Show or its legal disputes

In a recent development, Salman Khan's representative has clarified that the actor has no association with the show "The Great Indian Kapil Show" on Netflix.




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Lancet study says about a quarter of diabetics globally are Indians - The Indian Express

  1. Lancet study says about a quarter of diabetics globally are Indians  The Indian Express
  2. Indians account for quarter of world’s adult diabetes patients: Lancet study  Hindustan Times
  3. India capitalof untreated diabetics: Lancet  The Times of India
  4. Large gaps in diagnosis, effective treatment: World's largest number of diabetic patients in India  Deccan Herald
  5. More than 800 million people around the world have diabetes, study finds  The Guardian