Speculations on Rohit, Ishant availability in first two Test against Australia

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November 24, 2020

The ‘deep depression’ over Bay of Bengal has intensified into ‘very severe cyclonic storm Nivar’. An ‘orange alert’ has been issued for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh is likely to receive heavy rainfall.

Cyclone Nivar is expected to intensify into a ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ and move west-northwestwards before crossing the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry between Karaikal and Mamallapuram on November 25 evening with a wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in many places across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry over the next 24-48 hours.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Earth Science said sea conditions would be high over Southwest Bay of Bengal and rough to very rough along and off Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, south Andhra Pradesh coasts and over Gulf of Mannar. It would gradually become very high over the southwest Bay of Bengal from Tuesday night.

The sea condition would be very high over the southwest and adjoining the west-central Bay of Bengal and along and off north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry coasts and high along and off south Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh coasts and also over Gulf of Mannar on Wednesday.

Tidal waves of about 1 m height above the astronomical tide are very likely to inundate the low lying areas of the north coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry near the place of landfall.

‘Should have 100 million doses by Jan, India first priority for vaccine delivery’: Serum Institute

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November 24, 2020

A minimum of 100 million doses of Covishield – a coronavirus vaccine that on Monday morning was said to be 90 per cent effective under certain conditions – will be available by January and hundreds of million could be ready by the end of February, Adar Poonawalla of the Serum Institute of India told NDTV on Monday.

Poonawalla said he expected that some 90 percent of Serum Institute’s doses were to be sold to the Indian government at around 250 rupees (US$3.00).

“Most of that 90 percent is what’s going to go to the government of India and maybe 10 percent in the private market at the higher price (of 1,000 rupees),” he said.

“We’re hoping for this emergency use licence so that by the end of December, January we can start rolling out some (doses).”

AstraZeneca and Oxford University said Monday that their drug had proved on average 70 percent effective at stopping the virus after trying it on 23,000 people.

The Oxford drug can be transported easily at normal refrigerator temperatures — unlike some of the other candidates, which require extremely cold storage.

TV actor Ashiesh Roy passes away

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November 24, 2020

Noted TV actor Ashiesh Roy breathed his last on Tuesday. Ashiesh Roy died of kidney failure. He was 55 years old. Ashiesh had been battling illness for a long time, his financial condition was also not good. He pleaded for help on social media.

Ashiesh Roy has ‘Sasural Simar Ka’, ‘Banegi Apni Baat’, ‘Byomkesh Bakshi’, ‘Yes Boss’, ‘Ba Bahu Aur Baby’, ‘Mere Angne Mein’, ‘Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi’ and ‘Start’ Like worked in dozens of TV shows.

Apart from TV, he also dubbed Hollywood films. He was also a voice-over artist and dubbed for various characters in several films such as ‘Superman Returns’, ‘The Dark Knight’, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, ‘The Legend of Tarzan’ and ‘Joker’.

He was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai for the past one week. Ashiesh requested the people of the industry for help. After receiving financial help from industry people, Ashiesh Roy returned to his home on 22 November after undergoing treatment. Ashiesh Roy played an important role in ‘Sasural Simar Ka’.

Ashiesh Roy, who was a part of many films and TV shows, was not well. They did not even have money for treatment. In May this year, he sought financial help from the industry and others on his Facebook page. He was undergoing dialysis due to kidney problem, for which he was in dire need of money.

Government Blocks 43 Mobile Apps Over Defence, Security Concerns

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November 24, 2020

Government of India Tuesday blocked 43 Chinese mobile apps from accessing by users in India, under section 69A of the Information Technology Act.

“This action was taken based on the inputs regarding these apps for engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order”, the Centre said in an official statement.

The government had banned 59 apps on June 29, 2020, and on September 2 it had banned 118 more apps. Previously apps like TikTok, Bigo Live, PUBG Mobile, which were all very popular in India, were banned. Those apps were also banned under section 69A of the Information Technology Act.

Here is a list of apps that have been blocked for access in India under today’s order

AliSuppliers Mobile App
Alibaba Workbench
AliExpress – Smarter Shopping, Better Living
Alipay Cashier
Lalamove India – Delivery App
Drive with Lalamove India
Snack Video
CamCard – Business Card Reader
CamCard – BCR (Western)
Soul- Follow the soul to find you
Chinese Social – Free Online Dating Video App & Chat
Date in Asia – Dating & Chat For Asian Singles
WeDate-Dating App
Free dating app-Singol, start your date!
Adore App
TrulyChinese – Chinese Dating App
TrulyAsian – Asian Dating App
ChinaLove: dating app for Chinese
DateMyAge: Chat, Meet, Date Mature Singles Online
AsianDate: find Asian singles
FlirtWish: chat with singles
Guys Only Dating: Gay Chat
Tubit: Live Streams
WeWorkChina
First Love Live- super hot live beauties live online
Rela – Lesbian Social Network
Cashier Wallet
MangoTV
MGTV-HunanTV official TV APP
WeTV – TV version
WeTV – Cdrama, Kdrama&More
WeTV Lite
Lucky Live-Live Video Streaming App
Taobao Live
DingTalk
Identity V
Isoland 2: Ashes of Time
BoxStar (Early Access)
Heroes Evolved
Happy Fish
Jellipop Match-Decorate your dream island！
Munchkin Match: magic home building
Conquista Online II

The central government till now has banned a total of 220 apps including the viral video platform, TikTok, and the popular mobile shooting game, PUBG, in what its ministers call a “digital strike”.

The government is committed to protecting the interests of citizens and the sovereignty and integrity of India on all fronts and it shall take all possible steps to ensure that, a press release said.

Elon Musk surpasses Bill Gates to become the 2nd richest person in the world

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November 24, 2020

Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of companies –SpaceX and Tesla, has ascended to the second position in world rich list ranking.

Musk, who had beaten Mark Zuckerberg to secure third position, has now bounced ahead of Bill Gates to grab the second position in world’s richest list.

According to Business Insider, Musk’s net worth rose more than $7.2 billion on November 23 after Tesla’s share price surged. As of now, Elon has a net worth of $127.9 billion.

Out of his total worth, Musk has added over $100.3 billion in the year 2020 alone. In January 2020, Musk ranked 35th in the world richest list, but Tesla’s unpredicted soaring high share price has lead him to achieve the second position, leaving other billionaires behind.

The recent growth in Musk’s fortune has come after electric car makers market cap neared $500 billion on Monday.

On the other hand, SpaceX expanded their operations with more than two successful missions with NASA and transported astronauts from Earth to the International Space Station.

Meanwhile, this is second time that Microsoft founder Bill Gates has ranked lower than number two in Bloomberg Billionaire Index.

Gates, who was dethroned by Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos from the top position in 2017, has a current net worth of $127.7 billion. It is notable that had he not been involved in charities over the years, he would still have been on the top of the list.

Reportedly, Gates has donated more than $27 billion to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, since 2006.

Elon Musk and Bill Gates have been engaged in numerous verbal spat in the past. Recently, Gates had slammed the Tesla chief for his remarks on Covid-19 Pandemic.

Bombay High Court grants interim protection to Kangana Ranaut, sister Rangoli Chandel in sedition case

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November 24, 2020

Actor Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel will not be arrested for at least next one month as Bombay High Court has granted the sisters interim protection in sedition case.

The high court has also directed Kangana and Rangoli to appear before Mumbai Police on January 8. The HC said they must respond to summons while questioning sedition charges levelled against them.

“We are of the prima facie opinion that interim protection till the matter is heard at length deserves to be granted. The police shall not take any coercive action including arrest against the applicants (Ranaut and Chandel),” the court said.

The judge refused to recognize Kangana and sister’s argument that they were busy with their brother’s wedding festivities for last month.

We could not come because a wedding was on. That is why she has sent the statements,” argued their lawyer.

Rubbishing their argument, the judge replied: “Whatever it is, you have to honour the summons.”

It is noteworthy that Kangana Ranaut and her sister have skipped three summons from Mumbai Police. Earlier, they had failed to appear on October 26 and 27, citing that they are engrossed in their family functions. Later, they were called on November 9 to 10, but again cited the same reasons after which the police had asked them to come yesterday and today.

The FIR against Kangana and her sister was registered by Munawwar Ali saying the sisters are “trying to create hatred and communal tension” through their social media posts.

Meanwhile, the court has asked sedition charges against the actor. “Why is the sedition section invoked? Why are we treating citizens of our country like this?” Justice SS Shinde said.

As of now, the court has adjourned the further hearing till January 11.

Kanagana Ranaut’s feud with Mumbai police has been in news for quite some time now. The face off first started when she blatantly criticised Mumbai Police and Maharashtra government over the investigation of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case. The spat became uglier when she later compared Maharashtra to Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

Haiderali Amir appointed as head-content production of Wondrlab

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November 24, 2020

Wondrlab has roped in Haiderali Amir as its head-content production. He will be responsible for delivering content to company’s clients which may range from hygiene production to high-level deliverables such as content for brands and web series.

Amir is a renowned name in the the field of content and media production. He started his career with Viacom18 as an assistant producer and has completed his ten years in the field of content development. Prior to his appointment at Wondrlab, he was working with Publicis Groupe.

Amir will be based out of Mumbai and will report Wondrlab’s co-founder and managing partner-content platform, Rakesh Hinduja.

“Content is one of the most important pillars of communication today, and we needed someone with formidable experience such as Haiderali’s. He perfectly fits Wondrlab’s vision of creativity delivered through technology, and with a platform-first lens. His experience brings in the understanding needed to create content at scale that’s contemporary, high-level and customised for brands’ business challenges,” Hinduja said.

“Wondrlab gives me the freedom and encouragement to explore different realms of content and creativity to solve clients’ business problems. Its platform-first lens is an interesting approach to content and a big step forward in the right direction,” Amir added.

Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates Mobile Covid RT-PCR Lab in Delhi

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November 24, 2020

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated a mobile laboratory which will facilitate free RT-PCR tests tests for covid-19 patients in Delhi. The tests will be conducted free of cost for Delhi residents and the results can be collected in six to eight hours.

The Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) testing mobile laboratory is an initiative of government in collaboration with Spice Health and Indian Council of Medical research which has become more important than ever in Delhi’s fight against the covid-19 pandemic.

The laboratory will be monitored by both the Centre and the Delhi government.

“Dedicated to the people of Delhi, the COVID-19 Mobile RT-PCR Lab jointly developed by @ICMRDELHI and Spice Health. Modi government is committed to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Delhi. This lab will surely help in early detection and cure,” the home minister tweeted.

An official spokesperson said that the cost of the test is Rs 499 and it will be borne by the ICMR.

Meanwhile, the average rate of RT-PCR test, which is one of the most accurate measures to detect covid-19 infection, in other other laboratories was fixed at ₹ 2,400 by a government-appointed committee. The results of these tests are announced in 24-48 hours.

The SpiceHealth has said that it will be setting up 20 laboratories across all parts of country which will lead in carrying significant number of tests in collaboration with the health officials of the Centre and the state governments.

In other management related to covid-19 pandemic in Delhi, the city was recently provided by 400 beds by the Centre amid the deadly surge of the virus.

For the first time in the week, Delhi reported below 5,000 covid-19 cases on Tuesday, however, the death toll continued to soar high with 121 more people succumbing to the virus.

BSF has disclosed 150 m long tunnel from Pak to Jammu Kashmir, BFS is at alert now

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November 24, 2020

A 150-foot-long underground tunnel (Samba Tunnel) has been unearthed by BSF personnel on the International Border in the Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir. It is suspected that this tunnel was used to infiltrate the terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammed.

This is the third underground tunnel found at the international border in 2020 itself. This is a matter of great concern for the BSF on the 198-km-long international border near Pakistan in Jammu.

Pakistan has changed its strategy for infiltration and due to increasing alertness of BSF at the border, now infiltration is being done from below the ground. In such a situation, the Indian Army has increased its vigil on the international border. The security forces are running this kind of operation to find more such tunnels.

Talking to the media, the DGP said that the police got some clues from the encounter site, which have been shared with the BSF. Which has detected the tunnel after much effort. Jamwal said that this clue was a huge success. This will be strongly opposed with Pakistan. The IG of BSF said that the tunnel is 2.5 meters long and 25-30 meters deep. It is designed in a proper way. It has been made in such a way that it is not known anywhere.

Know about Guru Tegh Bahadur on his Martyr day

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November 24, 2020

Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth Guru of the Sikhs, who followed the path laid down by the first Guru Nanak. The 115 verses composed by him are included in Guru Granth Sahib. He strongly opposed making Kashmiri Pandits and other Hindus into Muslims. In 1675, the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb beheaded him for not accepting Islam.

Gurdwara Sheesh Ganj Sahib and Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib commemorate the places where Guruji was killed and where his last rites were performed. Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib’s place in world history is unique among those who sacrificed their lives to protect religion and human values, ideals and principles.

Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji was martyred at Chandni Chowk on the orders of Aurangzeb.

Like his father and grandfather, he was also brave, so seeing his bravery, he was also renamed Guru Gobind Singh.

When Guru Ji refused to convert, Aurangzeb issued order that Guru Tegh Bahadur should be killed. And their bodies should be cut to pieces and hung around the city.

To frighten Guru ji, first brother Matidas ji was ripped with a live saw in front of him and then Bhai Diyala was martyred after putting him in the boiling water.

Guru Ji was martyred with a sword at Chandni Chowk.

Today Gurudwara Shishganj Sahib is present at this place.

His invaluable ideas are still very inspiring for all of us even today. Let us know his precious thoughts on his Martyr day: –

Great works are made up of small tasks.
To be deeply loved by someone empowers you and to love someone deeply gives you courage.
Success is never final, failure is never fatal, what matters in it is courage.
Life is limited or extended in proportion to one’s courage.
Have the courage to believe in love one more time and always one more time.
Release your head, but discard those you have done to protect. Give up your life, but give up your faith.
A gentleman is one who does not inadvertently hurt anyone’s feelings.
Mistakes can always be forgiven if you have the courage to accept them.
Defeat and win, it depends on your thinking, if you decide to lose then you win.
Two of the most difficult trials on the spiritual path are the patience to wait for the right time and the courage to not be discouraged by what unfolds.

Delhi Crime series based on Nirbhaya story wins Emmy Award

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November 24, 2020

This year, the Hindi web series ‘Delhi Crime’ has won the Best Drama Series award at the 48th International Emmy Awards held virtually due to Corona virus. It is the first Indian show to have won an International Emmy Award. This news has been confirmed on the official Twitter page of the International Emmy Awards.

This crime based drama series was made in December 2012 on the Nirbhaya gang rape case in Delhi. The series showed how quickly the Delhi Police investigated the case and caught the main accused in a few hours. The series also showed the problems faced by the police in the investigation of the case.

When this series came, the same acclaim was being received everywhere, while Anil Sharma, who was SHO at Vasant Vihar police station during the Nirbhaya gang rape case, got angry with the producers of the series. He said that he will take legal action against the character based on him in the film.

Anil Sharma had told that when Nirbhaya was in the hospital, he used to visit her daily to inquire about her condition. Calling Nirbhaya’s family her own family, she did not miss a single hearing. Still in touch with the family. He says, I used to spend time with Nirbhaya constantly. O’Henry’s famous story ‘The Last Leaf’ was also told to her, because it was similar to her story. Nirbhaya was also talked about how they would celebrate New Year and Christmas together. However, he claimed that director Richie Mehta has apologized to him.

Covid-19 update: India reports 37,975 infections, 480 deaths

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November 24, 2020

India reported sharp decline in covid-19 cases with 37,975 fresh infections in last 24-hour. As of now, India’s total covid-19 tally stands at 91,77,841.

With 480 news deaths in last 24-hour, the total fatality toll have mounted to 1,34,218. Currently, there are 4,38 667 active cases in the country. The recovery total in India stands at 86,04,9555 with 42,314 more people recuperating from the virus, the latest update from the heath ministry revealed.

A total of 13,36,82,275 samples have been tested for COVID-19 till November 23. Of these, 10,99,545 were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research.

The recovery rate in the currently stands at 93.68 per cent while the fatality rate is 1.46 per cent.

Delhi accounted for the most number of fatalities as 121 more people died due to virus on Monday. Meanwhile, the city’s daily total dropped to 4,400 which is its lowest daily in a week.

Here’re some more updates:

*Assam’s covid-19 tally rose to 2,11,682 with 169 more people testing positive for the virus on Monday. The death toll currently stands at 975 with one more fatality on Monday.

*Sikkim’s death toll crossed 100 as one more person died due to the virus on Modnay.

*Chhattisgarh reported 2,061 fresh COVID-19 cases and 14 fatalities on Monday, pushing the covid tally to 2,25,497 and the death count to 2,746, a health official said.

*To ensure covid-19 guidelines are being followed, cops in Haryana’s Gurugram will now attend the wedding ceremonies. According to an order issued by Gurugram police commissioner KK Rao, cops can be host to any wedding in the city without an invitation.

*Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold two virtual meetings to discuss the covid-19 situation on Tuesday. One meeting will be with eight states’ chief ministers who are reporting high number of cases while the another meeting will be attended by all the states and UTs wherein the vaccine distribution plan will be discussed.

*Serum Institute of India’s CEO Adar Poonawalla said that the company plans to roll out 100 million doses of the covid-19 vaccine developed by Oxford and AstraZeneca by January 2021.

*The Chinese mainland reported 20 new imported Covid-19 cases on Monday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 3,804.

Meanwhile, the overall number of cases global coronavirus cases has now reached 59 million mark, while the total fatality count have surpassed 1.39 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

HC has dismissed the public interest litigation for immediate lockdown

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November 24, 2020

In view of the ever increasing corona cases in the capital Delhi, the High Court has dismissed the Public Interest Litigation for immediate lockdown. The High Court has asked whether the lockdown is the only solution to prevent corona in Delhi. The court said that the lockdown related instructions fall under the policy decision, which can only be taken by the concerned entities.

There have been 6746 new cases of Corona virus infection in Delhi on Sunday. With this, the number of corona infections in Delhi has exceeded 5.29 lakhs. Apart from this, 121 patients have died due to corona infection in the last 24 hours. This is the highest number of deaths in a day due to corona infection in Delhi. With this, the death toll due to Corona virus epidemic in Delhi has increased to 8391.

“Is lockdown the only solution?”, Says Delhi High Court while refusing to hear a plea seeking lockdown in Delhi with immediate effect. # COVID19 pic.twitter.com/Bqk50vILHx

ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2020

In Delhi, a lockdown has been imposed in some areas of Punjabi Bagh and Nangloi in Delhi by an order of the District Magistrate. The term lockdown has not been used in the order issued by the administration, but the markets have been ordered to close completely.

Earlier, the Delhi government had indicated that a lockdown would not be imposed in the entire capital, but in areas where the transition would be more severe, a lockdown could be imposed. This order is being viewed in the same context.

MNS leader Jameel Shaikh shot dead in Rabodi area of Thane

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