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33 Killed In Israeli Strikes, Says Lebanon

Lebanon said Israeli strikes killed 33 people across the country on Tuesday, among them many who had been displaced by the intensified conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.




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Yemen's Houthis Attack US Warships With Drones, Missiles: Pentagon

Yemen's Huthi rebels targeted two US destroyers with drones and missiles as they transited the Bab al-Mandab Strait, but the warships defeated the attacks, the Pentagon said Tuesday.




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US Airman Gets 15 Year Jail Over Leaking Classified Pentagon Documents: Report

The US airman who admitted to leaking a trove of classified Pentagon documents was jailed for 15 years on Tuesday, US media reported.




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Donald Trump Nominates Mike Huckabee As Next US Ambassador To Israel

President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was nominating former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel.




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US Military Strikes 'Iranian-Backed Groups' In Syria

US forces on Tuesday carried out strikes against targets linked to an Iranian-backed groups in Syria in response to a rocket attack on Washington's troops in the country, the US military said.




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CBSE To Conduct Workshop On Effective Collaboration In Parenting And Education

The workshops will equip school leaders with necessary skills to assist parents in guiding their children's academic, social, and emotional growth.




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Salman Khan's Lyricist Sent Threats To Actor To Publicise Song, Arrested: Police

In a twist worthy of a Bollywood movie, the 24-year-old lyricist of a song in an upcoming Salman Khan film has been arrested for issuing a death threat - purportedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang - to the actor and himself.




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2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire Review: Making Sedans Desirable Again

With more features, handsome mileage, and paramount safety, the new Dzire is a Maruti Suzuki of a modern era.




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Top Roles For Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy In Donald Trump's Cabinet

US President-elect Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk will lead the 'Department of Government Efficiency'.




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Doctors Urge Limiting Toilet Time To Avoid Health Risks

Sitting on the toilet seat for extended periods may lead to serious health issues, including haemorrhoids and weakened pelvic muscles, Health experts have warned.




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Phase 1 In Jharkhand, Priyanka Gandhi's Test In Wayanad Today: 10 Facts

Forty-three of Jharkhand's 81 assembly seats are voting in the first phase of election. A handful of by-elections are also taking place, the most prominent of which is Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's test in Kerala's Wayanad.




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Mithun Chakraborty's Wallet Not Stolen, Has Been Found: BJP

The BJP on Tuesday rejected the assertion that actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty's purse was stolen during a rally in Jharkhand's Dhanbad, claiming that it was misplaced and later found.




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Amid Uddhav Thackeray Bag Check Row, BJP Shares A Devendra Fadnavis Video

A day after the political row over a routine check of Shiv Sena (BT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's luggage, the BJP today posted a video of airport security frisking Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' bags and took a dig at Mr Thackeray




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Apple-Sized "Mystery Mollusk" Discovered In Ocean's Midnight Zone

It's named Bathydevius due to its "devious" nature that fooled the scientists at first, while caudactylus refers to the dactyls -- the fingerlike projections on its tail.




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Thick Smog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Air Quality Hits Severe, Flight Ops Hit

A dense layer of smog enveloped Delhi and surrounding regions of Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad on Wednesday morning.




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Trump Tracker: Fox News Anchor Nominated To Lead Pentagon

Donald Trump is all set to return to the White House after his victory over Kamala Harris in theNovember 5 US presidential elections.




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IIM Kozhikode, Emeritus Launch Chief Product Officer Course

The programme is designed to help product leaders, new and evolving CPOs, business founders and consultants.




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Elon Musk To Lead 'DOGE' In Donald Trump's US Government. What It Is

Elon Musk, alongside Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the 'Department of Government Efficiency' in the Donald Trump-led US government.




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First American Turkey Shipment Leaves For Indian Market

The first shipment of American Turkey products for India left on Tuesday, marking a new phase in the bilateral trade relations between the two countries.




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Priyanka Gandhi's Debut, Bypolls In 31 Assembly Seats: All You Need To Know

All eyes will be on the Congress and INDIA bloc as 31 constituencies vote in Assembly bypolls across 10 states, apart from Lok Sabha bypolls in Kerala's Wayanad




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UK Writer Samantha Harvey Wins 2024 Booker For 136-Page Novel "Orbital"

Samantha Harvey's "Orbital" is the second-shortest novel to win the award and the first to be set in space.




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Donald Trump Sets 'Existential' Battle Against China With Cabinet Picks

In leaning on hawks Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz, Donald Trump is setting the stage for an existential battle against China -- although, as always, the president-elect's knack for dealmaking may intervene.




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Former NBA Player Kyle Singler's Cryptic Instagram Videos Raise Concerns

Kyle Singler's videos have left the NBA fraternity concerned with many of his former teammates offering support.




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Parents Receive Skull Of Kerala Teen Killed 18 Years Ago

Hands of the couple that received a tiny cardboard box from a Kasargod court trembled with emotions and their eyes welled up.




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Video Shows Masked Man In New York Attempting To Snatch Child From Father's Arms

The chilling video shows a masked individual crossing the street and approaching a father walking hand-in-hand with two children.




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Live Updates: Jharkhand Votes In Phase 1 Polls, By-Elections In 11 States

Voting for the Jharkhand assembly elections phase 1 is being held today with 43 of the state's 81 seats up for grabs.




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ICAI Releases Mock Test Paper Series For January 2025 CA Intermediate Exams

The mock test papers series-I will commence from November 18, 2024 while that for series-II will begin from December 9, 2024.




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14 Dead As Bus With Wedding Guests Falls Into River In Pak, Bride Survives

A bus carrying 25 passengers returning from a wedding plunged into a river late Tuesday in Gilgit-Baltistan.




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In This Country, Cold War Relics Are Coming Back To Life. Here's How

Albania is seeing a rebirth of its communist-era military structures. No, not to prepare for a war. The country has turned old bunkers and barracks into tourist destinations.




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Phase 1 In Jharkhand, Priyanka Gandhi's Test In Wayanad Today: 10 Facts

Forty-three of Jharkhand's 81 assembly seats are voting in the first phase of election. A handful of by-elections are also taking place, the most prominent of which is Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's test in Kerala's Wayanad.




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Pak Influencer Deactivates Social Media Accounts After Private Video Leaks

Before deactivating her account, Imsha Rehman talked about dealing with negative comments, according to local media. She called the backlash "overwhelming".




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Ponting Fires Back At Gambhir After India Coach's Press Conference Remarks

Ricky Ponting didn't hold back on Gautam Gambhir's criticism, calling the India head coach a 'prickly character'.




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Trump Net Worth Dips $300 Million As Truth Social Parent's Stocks Stumble

Donald Trump's net worth has taken a $300 million hit following a dip in the shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social.




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China Unveils Its Second 5th-Gen Fighter, Looks Exactly Like This US Jet

China's second fifth-generation stealth fighter jet is making a debut at its largest air show, taking centre stage at the event and becoming the second nation in the world after the US to have more than one fifth-generation fighter jet.




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Amid Uddhav Thackeray Bag Check Row, BJP Shares A Devendra Fadnavis Video

A day after the political row over a routine check of Shiv Sena (BT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's luggage, the BJP today posted a video of airport security frisking Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' bags and took a dig at Mr Thackeray




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Thick Smog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Air Quality Hits Severe, Flight Ops Hit

A dense layer of smog enveloped Delhi and surrounding regions of Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad on Wednesday morning.




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S Jaishankar Draws A Pak Parallel To Answer Question On India-Russia Ties

Known for his no-nonsense articulation of India's position on geopolitical issues, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar had a sharp response when an Australian journalist asked him if New Delhi recognises Canberra's "angst" over ties with Russia




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‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation

The newly identified ‘Chonkus’ strain of cyanobacteria, discovered in Italy's volcanic waters, may be a natural ally in carbon sequestration. With its CO₂-absorbing properties and ability to thrive in extreme environments, Chonkus shows promise in industrial carbon storage and bio-manufacturing, potentially lowering costs while contributing to climate action.




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Mark Thomson Appointed CERN Director-General, Takes Charge of Collider Project

Mark Thomson has been named as the new Director-General of CERN, where he will oversee the $17 billion Future Circular Collider project. Thomson, a British physicist known for his role in the discovery of the Higgs boson, will lead the laboratory through challenges such as securing funding and addressing scepticism from key contributors like Germany. With tensions due to political changes, Thomson’s leadership will be critical in determining the future of CERN’s ambitious plans




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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Hits New All Time High of $81,000, Market Highly Volatile

The overall crypto market grew by 1.42 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin was joined by Dogecoin, Cardano, Ripple, and Tron on the profit-making side of the crypto charts on Monday, November 11.




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Nintendo, The Pokémon Company Seeking Injunction on Palworld, JPY 5 Million Each in Damages from Pocketpair

Palworld developer Pocketpair has shared details from the patent infringement lawsuit brought against it by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company in September, shedding light on the plaintiffs’ demands. The two companies are seeking an injunction on Palworld, a survival game with monsters that bear alleged similarities to the creatures from the Pokémon franchise.




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Rajinikanth’s Vettaiyan Now Available on Amazon Prime Video

Rajinikanth starrer Vettaiyan is now available for streaming on the popular OTT platform, Prime Video. The movie will be available for streaming in different languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. The movie is about Athiyan, played by Rajinikanth, who is an encounter specialist committed to bringing justice by any means necessary. The movie was released in theatres on October 10, 2024 and is rated 7.8/10 on IMDb. While Vettaiyan featured Rajinikanth's magnetic presence and a strong cast, it received mixed responses during its theatrical release.




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OpenAI’s Next Flagship AI Model Reportedly Struggling to Outperform Older Models in Certain Tasks

OpenAI is rumoured to be working on the next generation of its flagship large language model (LLM), however, it might have hit a bottleneck. As per a report, the San Francisco-based AI firm is struggling to considerably upgrade the capabilities of its next AI model, internally codenamed Orion. The model is said to be outperforming older models when it comes to language-based tasks but is underwhelming in certain tasks such as coding.




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Apple Vision Pro 2 to Launch Between Fall of 2025 and Spring 2026 With Same Design as Current Model: Mark Gurman

Apple unveiled its first mixed-reality headset Vision Pro at WWDC last year. Rumours about its successor have been circulating online for a while, and now Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has suggested the launch timeline for the next generation Apple Vision Pro. Gurman claims that the upcoming model will have a similar design as the current model.




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ED Said to Summon Amazon, Flipkart Executives as Regulatory Scrutiny Grows

The planned action signals growing regulatory scrutiny of Walmart-owned Flipkart and Amazon when their sales are rapidly growing in India's $70 billion (roughly Rs. 5,93,614 crore) e-commerce market. An Indian antitrust investigation also found the two companies breached laws by favouring select sellers,




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Russia Delays Key Science Projects: Everything You Need to Know

Russia has postponed its SKIF Photon Source, Kurchatov Synchrotron Radiation Source modernisation, and neutron research expansion due to trade sanctions and budget issues. The sanctions restrict access to specialised equipment needed for these projects, now dependent on alternative sources. Officials remain optimistic about completing them by adjusted deadlines, though experts voice scepticism over continued delays.




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Scientists Move Closer to Synthesising Element 120, Marking Potential New Era in Periodic Table

Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California are exploring new techniques for creating superheavy elements, focusing on the potential synthesis of “element 120,” also called unbinilium. If successful, this addition could lead to an eighth row on the periodic table. Using ion bombardment, researchers demonstrated a process that may achieve unbinilium by targeting californium with supercharged titanium ions. The approach offers promise, although creating just two atoms could take weeks. This project marks an important step forward in understanding atomic structures and superheavy elements.




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Realme 14 Pro Lite Said to Be in the Works, Colour Options, RAM and Storage Configurations Tipped

Realme is reportedly gearing up to unveil the Realme 14 Pro Lite in India as its model number, RAM, storage variants and colour options have surfaced online. The upcoming model is believed to be part of Realm's 14 series. The Realme 14 Pro Lite is said to come with up to 12GB of RAM and a maximum of 512GB of onboard storage. It could go official alongside the Realme 14 and Realme 14 Pro.




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Chimpanzees’ Task Performance Improves With Human Audience, Study Finds

A study published in iScience found that chimpanzees performed better on challenging tasks when observed by humans. The research, conducted by Kyoto University, revealed that the presence of a larger human audience improved performance on difficult tasks, while simpler tasks saw a decline in accuracy. This suggests that the audience effect, often linked to human reputation management, may also exist in non-human primates. The study provides insights into social behaviours that might have evolved before the emergence of human reputation-based societies.




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X Said to Be Testing a Free Version of Grok AI for Users With Updated Logo

X (formerly known as Twitter) is testing a free version of the platform’s native artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok, several users posted. On Sunday, some users claimed to have received access to Grok despite not being a paid subscriber on X. There are some limitations to the free tier of the chatbot, as per the users, and its availability is said to be limited to certain regions.