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Australia vs India: Do or Die situation for Virat & Co.

By
Harshit
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To save the series against Australia, Team India will have to do their best in the second ODI on Sunday. India lost by 66 runs in the first match. The way Australia took advantage of India’s weaknesses is a matter of concern for captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri. The second match to be played in Sydney will start at 9.10 AM IST.

In the first ODI, Hardik Pandya scored 90 runs in 76 balls, but like the 2017 Champions Trophy final, the match cannot be won by just one brilliant innings. Pandya himself has admitted that he is not in a position to bowl at the moment and will not be able to bowl before the T20 World Cup. This leaves Kohli with bowlers who cannot bat and no top-order batsman can bowl.

On the other hand, Australia captain Aaron Finch, Steve Smith and David Warner are in great form, which Jaspreet Bumrah and the rest of the bowlers did not prove to be effective. There is also no possibility of any change in the bowling combination of the Indian team unless both Yuzvendra Chahal and Navdeep Saini are declared unfit. Chahal and Saini both conceded 172 runs in 20 overs.

Indian team fined for slow over-rate against Australia

By
Harshit
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Team India lost the first match of the Australia tour and now the players have been fined. On Friday, players will have to pay a penalty of 20 per cent of their match fees for slow over-rate at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) against Australia.

India took 4 hours and 6 minutes to complete their 50 overs in the first ODI. The Virat Brigade threw an over short of the target in due time. Match referee David Boon of the International Cricket Council (ICC) fined it.

The ICC said in a statement issued on Saturday, “As per Article 2.22 of the ICC’s Code of Conduct of Minimum Over Speed ​​Violations for Players and Support Staff, the players will be charged for their match fees from each over in the event of failure to bowl in the stipulated time. A 20 percent penalty is imposed.

“Captain Virat Kohli has accepted the violation and the proposed penalty, so there is no need for an official hearing,” the release said.

The violation was determined by on-field umpires Rod Tucker and Sam Nogajski, TV umpire Paul Reiffel and fourth umpire Gerrard Abode.

Even Steve Smith admitted after the match that this was the longest 50-over match in all the matches he played. The Indian team is trailing 0-1 in the three-match series and the second ODI will be played in Sydney on Sunday.

“Delhi Chalo” march in protest against new central farm laws

By
Jyoti B
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Thousands of farmers have reached the national capital on their tractor-trolleys and other vehicles, responding to the “Delhi Chalo” call against the agri-marketing laws enacted at the Centre in September.

Shouting slogans, singing songs and carrying flags in reds, greens and blues, about 400 farmers from various groups and states on Satuuday gathered at north Delhi’s Burari ground where the government had allowed them to hold a peaceful protest against the new farm laws.

While thousands of farmers sat it out at various border points into Delhi for the third consecutive day, many made their way into the national capital and gathered at the Nirankari ground, one of the largest in the city.

Braving water cannons, tear gas and winter chill, as thousands of farmers moved towards the national capital as part of their “Dilli Chalo” protest against the Centre’s new farm laws, a dhaba along the highway came forward to help them.

The famous Amrik Sukhdev dhaba in Haryana’s Murthal opened its doors to the protesting farmers and oragnised a langar sewa for them for three days.

The kind gesture won many hearts on social media with people praised the dhaba owners and management for coming to the aid of protesting farmers.

A video of a protester marching towards Delhi and lecturing a Haryana police officer in English on why farmers are protesting is doing the rounds on social media.

The person captured on video is Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu, who has emerged as an important voice of the agitation against the Narendra Modi government’s farm laws, ever since they were passed in September this year.

Soon after the sit-in protests against the farm laws began, Sidhu became involved with one of the most important protest sites at Shambhu Barrier in Punjab’s Patiala district, that adjoins Ambala district in Haryana.

Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe to visit Nepal on Sunday

By
Jyoti B
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Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe is scheduled to visit Nepal on Sunday during which he is expected to meet Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Army Chief General Purna Chandra Thapa, confirmed Nepal`s Foreign Ministry. 

“Wei Fenghe, State Councilor and Defense Minister of the People`s Republic of China, is paying a one-day working visit to Nepal on 29 November 2020,” the ministry confirmed on Saturday.

The announcement of the Chinese counterpart’s visit coincides with the intra-party dispute in the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP).

The former rocket force commander with the Chinese military PLA, and the first of four members of the Central Military Commission chaired by President Xi Jinping will have diplomatic exchanges with Nepal’s Army Chief in Kathmandu on November 29.

The member of China’s Li Keqiang Cabinet is landing after India’s MEA confirmed Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla’s conclusion of the two-day visit to Nepal for ‘regular’ high-level dialogue between the two countries as a priority to improve bilateral ties. 

During the one-day visit to Nepal, Wei Fenghe is expected to call on President Bidhya Bhandari, meet Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Army Chief General Purna Chandra Thapa.

Karnataka CM’s political secretary attempts suicide, hospitalised

By
Jyoti B
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Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa’s political secretary NR Santosh who attempted suicide on Friday has been recovering in MS Ramaiah hospital and will be shifted to the ward by evening.

Meanwhile, Santhosh’s wife Jahnavi told the media that he has no problems among the family or relatives. He was under stress for a few days and on Friday he was not talking much with anyone.

As per the reports shared by the local police, NR Santosh was found unconscious at his Dollars Colony residence after which he was immediately rushed to the hospital.

The doctors at the hospital informed that the Chief Minister’s secretary had consumed sleeping pills. The reason behind NR Santosh’s alleged suicide attempt is yet to be known.

Meanwhile, Sadashivanagar Police have registered a case against him under Section 309 of Indian Penal Code for “attempt to suicide”. “We have taken up an investigation. He is still in ICU and is recovering. We will come to know of what may have led him to take the extreme step only after we record his statement,” said a senior police official handling the case.

Initial information suggests Santosh was suffering from depression. However, the hospital is yet to give any statement regarding the case.

Santosh was appointed to the post of political secretary to the CM in Mat this year and had played a key role in Operation Kamala.

Haeal appoints Sanju Samson as brand ambassador

By
Shivani Negi
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Haeal, a personal wellness brand, has appointed Indian cricketer Sanju Samson its brand ambassaddor.

During his association with the brand, Samson will be responsible to promote the upcoming campaigns of the brand. Meanwhile, as the part of the association, the cricketer recently took to his Instagram wishing Kerala Blasters the best for the ongoing Indian Super League. Haeal is the official sponsor of Kerala Blasters.

Sharing the video, the cricketer wrote, “I am proud to be associated with @Haealonline as their brand Ambassador. Haeal is also the ‘Official Sponsor’ of @keralablasters. Here’s wishing the best of luck to the Club for the upcoming football season!”

Rahul Mamman, director, Haeal, said, “Sanju Samson is one of the most exciting cricketers in the Indian squad. We have all seen his amazing fitness and performance in the recent T20 League, which makes him a great ambassador for personal wellness. Him being from Kerala makes it a perfect fit for our brand. We wish him all the best for the upcoming series in Australia.”

Kangana calls Aaditya Pancholi and Hrithik Roshan kind souls; wonders what is it about her that rattle people

By
Shivani Negi
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Kangana Ranaut has been in the headlines for raising her voice against the alleged murderer of Sushant Singh Rajput and addressing nepotism in Bollywood. After which, she got into a fight with Politician Uddhav Thackeray, who is the chief minister of Maharashtra.


Again the actor was in the limelight when she took her Twitter to reply to a statement made by Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar on the Bombay High Court’s decision to set aside the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) notices to the actor. The actor blamed them for facing legal cases, abuse, and insults.


Krrish3 actress wrote in her tweet: “The amount of legal cases, abuses, insults, name-calling I faced from Maharashtra government in these few months make Bollywood mafia and people like Aaditya Pancholi and Hrithik Roshan seem like kind souls… I wonder what is it about me that rattle people so much.”

https://twitter.com/KanganaTeam/status/1332525605468954626


ANI tweeted a video of Mumabi Mayor and quoted Kishori Pednekar as saying: “Everyone is surprised that an actress who lives in Himachal, comes here and calls our Mumbai PoK… such ‘do takke ke log’ want to make Courts arena for political rivalry, it’s wrong.”


On Friday, the Bombay Court stated the BMC actions’ of tearing down Kangana Ranaut’s bungalow as illegal. Well, this will direct her for constraint in the future, and will not make her put her opinions in the public.


In this development, the actress tweeted: “When an individual stands against the government and wins, it’s not the victory of the individual but it’s the victory of the democracy. Thank you to everyone who gave me courage and thanks to those who laughed at my broken dreams. It only causes you to play a villain so I can be a HERO.”

Meanwhile, on the work front, Kangana is currently shooting for her upcoming film, Thalaivi.

CBI raids 45 premises in 3 states, including Bengal over ‘coal mafia’, bribery cases

By
Jyoti B
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The CBI on Saturday started a  search operation at 40 atleast locations in three states including the premises of some alleged coal smugglers.

The searches is primarily spread across West Bengal pertain to a new case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the official said.

CBI raids underway at a total of 45 locations in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand & Bihar over allegations of illegal trade and theft of coal. Cases registered against officials of Eastern Coalfields Ltd, Railways, CISF and private persons.

Television actor Shaheer Sheikh gets married to girlfriend Ruchikaa Kapoor

By
Shivani Negi
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Television actor Shaheer Sheikh, popular for his role in Mahabharata, tied the knot with girlfriend Ruchikaa Kapoor on Friday.

The couple got their marrige registered in a court and have now flown to Jammu & Kashmir to celebrate their wedding with family. The couple opted for a court marriage given the pandemic situaiton in the country but has promised to hold a grand event after everything gets back to normal.

For their marriage, Shaheer has donned a plain white kurta-pajama while Ruchikaa is seen in a simple-yet-elegant off blue salwar kameez.

Ruchikaa, who heads Balaji’s film division, took to Instagram to share the first picture with Shaheer as newlyweds. “Off on an adventure called Forever …#HappilyEverAfter #ForeverPerson #Ikigai #theGirlwithcurls #MadMeNow,” she wrote as she shared the picture wherein the two could be seen sharing candid laughter.

Expressing shock over the news, Ekta Kapoor wrote, “Wat????? When did u get married???” while Mouni Roy said, “Oh my god!!! Congratulations you both. Lots of loveeee.”

Congratulating the newly married, Rajkummar wrote, “Congratulations,” his girlfriend Patralekhaa reacted, “Omg…yayy,” and Sonam Kapoor wrote, ” “Whaaaat! Congratulations.”

The couple had reportedly met on the set of Judf ‘Judgementall Hai Kya’ around two years ago.

Talking about his relationship with Ruchika in an interview, Shaheer had said, While interviewing with BT, he had said, “Ruchikaa is honest when it comes to her feelings. The best part about our relationship is that we are friends first. Being an actor, I have to pretend in front of the camera all the time, but I have found a partner with whom I get to be myself. I’ve always said that I’m a ‘wanderer’ and I’ve finally found the right companion. I am looking forward to my never-ending travels with her.”

On the other hand, Ruchika said, “It is Shaheer’s simplicity and humility that drew me towards him. It’s rare to find someone who keeps it real and believes in the goodness of people. We come from different backgrounds, but instead of focusing on our differences, we chose to celebrate them. We may make little sense to the world, but we make a lot of sense to each other.”

Nivar kills four people in Tamil Nadu, PMO announces compensation

By
Shivani Negi
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Four people were killed in the severe cyclone storm Nivar that thrashed the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday and Thursday.

Extending support to the affected people, Centre on Friday announced relief to the kin of those who were killed.

Besides taking four lives, Nivar also left over 2,000 trees uprooted and livestock abandoned.

PM Modi Narendra Modi in a tweet said that he spoke to Tamil Nadu chief Minister about the situation in the state and mentioned that centre will help the people in every possible way.

“Spoke to Tamil Nadu CM Thiru @EPSTamilNadu and discussed the situation in the wake of the cyclone and heavy rainfall in parts of the state. Central teams are being sent to Tamil Nadu to assist in rescue and relief work,” a PMO tweet said.

In another tweet, PMO announced relief pakcgaes to the kin of the deceased persons.

“An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each would be given to the next of kin of the persons deceased and Rs 50,000 each to the injured, from the PMNRF. @CMOTamilNadu,” it added.

Meanwhile, Palaniswami had earlier announced Rs 10 lakh to the family of people who lost their lives in the cyclonic storm.

According to a report of PTI, the cyclonic storm left 2,064 trees uprooted and affected 18 districts. It also damaged 108 power transformers and over 2,927 electric poles.

Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu CM also announced compensation for the loss of 61 cows, five bulls, 65 calves and 114 goats to the cattle owners.

He also assured compensation to the farmers for the damaged crop after assessing the situation.

Indian GDP contracts to 7.5% in second quarter

By
Neha Kumari
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India’s GDP has recorded a decline of seven and a half percent this quarter. The Government of India has released the GDP data for the quarter of July to October. With this, it was confirmed that India is in the grip of economic recession. According to economics, instead of increasing GDP for two consecutive quarters, it seems to be decreasing only when a country is in the grip of recession.

After the economic crisis arising out of Corona, it was believed that in this quarter too, the news of GDP would fall instead of falling. Earlier, between April and June, there was a steep decline of 23.9 percent in India’s GDP. Of course, it was expected that there would be some improvement since the lockdown opened in July, but there was hardly any hope that this time there could be an increase in GDP.

The latest report by SBI and CRISIL, the country’s two leading economic research agencies, said that agriculture sector will play the biggest role in handling the economy in the second quarter as well. In its research report, SBI had expected the economy to fall to around 10.7 per cent in the second quarter.

3.4 percent growth in agriculture

According to the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, the gross asset value (GVA) for the second quarter of FY 2021 has been -7 per cent. It was estimated to be -8.6 percent. At the same time, the growth rate of agriculture sector has been 3.4 percent. It was estimated to be 3.9 percent.

Uddhav Thackeray completed one year as Chief Minister, know what he says about BJP

By
Neha Kumari
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday completed his one year as head of the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government. For Thackeray, this year has not been very special. He had to face the onslaught of the old political ally BJP, also handling the crisis of Corona epidemic. Not only this, his relations with the Center were also poor. Apart from this, Maharashtra also faced many other problems. Thackeray spoke to reporters on Friday on the occasion of completing his one year.

Uddhav Thackeray said, “Let them (BJP) keep predicting, they are busy and happy.” I do not want to ruin their happiness. The time we are running the government is different . The world has faced such a situation after a century. Earlier, whoever was running the government did not face such difficulties. ”

Attacking BJP in an interview to Hindustan Times, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said, “I never make personal attacks or speak with malicious intent.” Like they have attacked my family with a sense of vengeance … We were good with them when we were with them, we used to campaign for them, now see the way they are attacking our family and Seeing the distorted tendency of his politics. But I cannot fall below the level of BJP. I never personally attack anyone.

Polling begins for DDC elections in Jammu and Kashmir

By
Neha Kumari
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Elections are being held in the state for the first time on Saturday after the withdrawal of special state status from Jammu and Kashmir and dividing the state into two parts. In this election of the District Development Council, parties of the Guptakar alliance are also contesting. Apart from this, the Congress, BJP and Jammu and Kashmir are their own parties. From Saturday morning, votes are being cast for the first phase of the DDC election. In the Khansahib tehsil of Budgam district, people are voting at the polling stations since morning.

A total of 1,427 candidates are in the fray in these elections and 7 lakh voters will be able to exercise their franchise. State Election Commissioner KK Sharma said that 2,146 polling booths have been set up for smooth voting in the first phase.

On Saturday, 7 lakh voters will be able to exercise their franchise in the first phase. Out of these 7 lakh voters, Kashmir division has 3.72 lakh voters and Jammu division has 3.28 lakh voters.

KK Sharma the State Election Commissioner said that the health department is engaged to implement Covid-19 guidelines.

“All arrangements including security reviewed and completed. The remote areas to go to polls in first and second phase of polling. Health Department engaged to implement COVID guidelines,” he said.

Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba, Delhi mosque offer free food to farmers protesting over farm laws

By
Shivani Negi
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A famous eatery offered free food to farmers marching towards Delhi as the part of their Delhi Chalo march to protest against the controversial farm laws.

Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal served free food to around two thousand farmers on Friday as they stood firm against the police personnel who blocked them from entering the national capital. “No provider is bigger than the farmer. They will have no shortage of food in Murthal,” India Today quoted the owner of Dhaba as saying.

Indian Youth Congress’ Twitter handle shared a video of the farmers eating inside the dhaba and wrote, “This is MY INDIA! Salute. Dhaba Amrik Sukhdev in Delhi Haryana border Murthal serves free food to farmers.”

In a similar gesture, mosques in Delhi also came forward to help farmers as they organized food for them, showing the rare humanitarian gesture.

Twitter user Mohammad Ajmal Khan shared a picture and wrote, ”Several Mosques in Delhi have organized food for the farmers arriving from Punjab and other states. Farmers stood by our side during CAA-NRC now it’s our turn for the sake of humanity. This very compassion & unity is bothering the intolerant rulers.”

Farmers from the states of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Kerala started their march on Thursday loaded on tractors, trucks and bicycles to show solidarity against Centre’s newly introduced farm-laws.

Hours after being thrashed by tear gas, cannon of waters and other means to block the farmers, the Central government on Friday evening allowed the farmers to enter the national capital.

On Saturday, a newgroup of farmers from UP’s Meerut is also headed to Delhi to join the farmers conducting peaceful demonstrations to press the Centre to withdraw three farm laws.

Covid-19 Update: India’s tally rises over 93 lakh with 41,322 more cases

By
Shivani Negi
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India reported 41,322 fresh cases of covid-19 in last 24-hour, taking nation’s total tally to 93,51,110. With With 485 more people succumbing to the virus in last 24-hour, the country’s death toll has reached 1,36,200.

As of now, the total recoveries in the country have reached 87,59,969 with 41,452 more people recuperating in the last 24-hour.

The recovery rate in the country have further improved and currently stands at 93.68 per cent, while the fatality rate is 1.46 as per cent, the health Ministry said.

Maharashtra continued to be the worst-hit state with 18,08,550 cases until now. There are 89,025 active cases and 4,6,898 Covid-19 deaths in the state.

Delhi recorded another high surge of 5,482 new cases and 98 deaths on Saturday.

According to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Maharashtra, Kerala, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh are responsible of over 70 per cent cases of India.

Here’re more updates related to the covid-19 pandemic:

*Assam’s covid-19 cases tally reached to 2,12,320 with 149 new infections reported on Saturday while two more deaths took its death count to 980, Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

*World Health Organization on Friday said that it needs more than press briefing to evaluate covid-19 vaccine candidates.

*Prime Minister is visiting top three vaccine hubs — Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech and Zydus Cadila– to review covid-19 vaccine development.

The US reported more than 200,000 new coronavirus infections on Friday,

*Main land China reported six new cases of covid-19 on Friday.

*Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that Delhi is considering to impose night curfew in the city in the wake of increasing positivity rate.

*Maharashtra reported highest cases with 6,186 infections and 85 new fatalities.

Meanwhile, the overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 61.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.44 million, according to Johns Hopkins University.

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