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Sourav Ganguly stated reason for KL Rahul’s selection in Test cricket

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Harshit
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Cricket Board of India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly said on Saturday that he has ‘plenty of time’ to get a talented player like Lokesh Rahul to step into the Test, as this wicket-keeper batsman has the option of making match-winning players in various formats. Is the ability.

Rahul, who captained Kings XI Punjab in the 13th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), currently tops the batsmen with the highest runs in the current season. Impressed by his captaincy, Ganguly believes that this Karnataka player is made for Test cricket.

He said, “I am saying as a cricketer that I have a lot of time for Lokesh Rahul for Test matches. However, it is for the selectors to decide who will be in the team and who is not.

Most of Rahul’s big innings in the IPL could not win Kings XI Punjab, but Ganguly hoped that his runs for India would prove to be match winners.

Amazon all set to invest 20,761 crores in Hyderabad

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Harshit
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Amazon is doubling down its investment in India with the latest announcement of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud set up in Hyderabad.

The cloud wing of Jeff Bezos-owned company is all set to invest 20,761 crores for a cluster of data centers in the state of Telangana.

IT Minister KT Rama Rao stated that Amazon will launch its AWS Cloud services by mid-2022. KTR government and Amazon are jointly working on the project.

“Hyderabad is an important talent hub for IT professionals and entrepreneurs, and with the increased adoption of cloud computing, we are set to see a transformation in the way businesses in south India harness the power of IT,” Rama Rao said in a statement. “Combining the unique resources of Telangana with AWS, the world’s leading cloud, will boost economic development, power digital-led innovation and establish a cloud center hub for the rest of the country.

The AWS Hyderabad will be second in India after Mumbai and tenth in Asia. For Telangana, it is the biggest Foreign Direct Invest in state history.

IPL 2020: Pollard states his relation with Pandya brothers is beyond cultural boundaries

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Harshit
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IPL, IPL 2020, Kieron Pollard,
IPL, IPL 2020, Kieron Pollard,

Mumbai Indians batsman Kieron Pollard said that his relationship with Pandya Brothers (Hardik and Krunal) is beyond cultural boundaries and explosive batting is one of the many similarities they share among themselves.

Defending champions Mumbai Indians managed to reach the Indian Premier League (IPL) final for the sixth time. All three players played an important role in this campaign.

In a video released on the Twitter handle of Mumbai Indians, the veteran West Indies player said, “As I always say, we have a hearty Pandya and then a more sensible Pandya (Krunal). We take the relationship outside the ground to the cricket field.

The all-rounder said, ‘In the matter of helping others, we share the same emotions as we are.’

2 Army officers, 1 BSF jawan martyred in anti-terror operation in J&K`s Kupwara

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Jyoti B
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Four soldiers of Army and BSF including an army officer martyred as the security fores foiled a major infiltration bid in Machil Sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.

While two injured soldiers have been evacuated to a base hospital. 

Three terrorists were also gunned down in the anti-terror operation, which took place in north Kashmir’s Machil sector, they said.

This is one of the biggest encounters in the Union Territory since April.

Around 1 am, a patrol party of the Border Security Force noticed suspicious movements near the Line of Control and challenged the intruders, leading to a three-hour gun-battle in which a terrorist was eliminated.

“Suspicious movement of unidentified persons detected by own patrolling party near LC fence at Machil Sector (in Kupwara district of north Kashmir) on night 7-8 November at 0100 hours,” defense spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia said.

“Constable Sudip Sarkar lost his life during the operation in Machil Sector. Reinforcements received from the Indian Army. Joint operation still underway,” BSF said 


US election: Joe Biden wins US presidential election 

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Jyoti B
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​Joe Biden has won the US election, managing to cross the 270-point threshold needed to become the 46th president of the United States.

Mr Biden won the battleground state of Pennsylvania’s 20 Electoral College votes to secure a total of 279.

Biden’s victory came after the Associated Press, CNN and NBC showed him winning Pennsylvania and gaining more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to secure the presidency.

Trump sought to undermine the outcome, baselessly accusing Democrats of trying to steal the election and claiming victory before the race was called.

Biden prevailed by flipping key states that went to Trump in 2016, including Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

Trump again won in Florida and Ohio, but in the end was unable to chart a path to an electoral victory. Biden also leads by millions in the popular vote, with a record number of votes cast this year, many through the mail.

As his vice president, Kamala Harris will make history in myriad ways, becoming the first woman — and the first woman of color — to occupy the office. Harris, a California senator and the state’s former attorney general, built a career in the tech industry’s front yard.

In a victory speech Saturday night in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, Biden said he was humbled by the trust America had placed in him and reached out to those Americans who did not vote for him.

“I understand the disappointment tonight. I’ve lost a couple of times myself. But now, let’s give each other a chance,” Biden said. “This is the time to heal in America.”

In Washington Square Park in Manhattan, hundreds gathered to cheer President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory, the afternoon’s celebrations carried on into the night, transforming the park into a cathartic commune.

Some shared bottles of champagne with strangers, while others waved Biden-Harris flags. People shimmied to drum circle rhythms, and on the west side of the park, the crowd sang lyrics in response to a trumpet’s blare: “Hey hey hey, goodbye.”

The Democrat managed to confine Donald Trump to a single term in office – bringing to a close four tumultuous years in the White House.

Biden, 77, will become the oldest president-elect in U.S. history and the first to oust a sitting commander-in-chief after one term since Bill Clinton defeated George H.W. Bush in 1992.

Happy birthday to L K Advani | biography and fact’s

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Neha Kumari
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LK Advani, born on 8 November 1927 is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party. His contribution in making the Bharatiya Janata Party a major party in Indian politics can be called paramount. He has been the National President of the BJP several times. In January 2008, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) had announced to contest and win the Lok Sabha elections under Advani’s leadership and make him Prime Minister.

LK Advani started his career as a teacher. At Model High School, Karachi, he taught subjects such as English, Mathematics, History and Science. His political journey began when he was elected Secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. A few years later he was elected a member of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. After serving various responsibilities, he was finally appointed to the post of president. During this time, the Jan Sangh came close to other political parties and the Janata Party was formed.

Advani has been a film critic. He is very fond of chocolate, films and cricket.

Advani has written a book called My Country, My Life. It is claimed that the book has sold 1,000,000.

Pu La Deshpande 101st Birth Anniversary

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Neha Kumari
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Google has prepared a special doodle on Sunday, 08 November 2020 to celebrate the 101st birth anniversary of Purushottam Laxman Deshpande, also known as Pu La Deshpande. The Google Doodle, designed by Mumbai-based artist Sameer Kulvoor, today recalls the great writer, music composer, playwright, actor and director Purushottam Laxman.

The doodle depicts writer, playwright, musician, composer, actor and director PL Deshpande with his harmonium, extending his hand to underline a note.

He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in the field of art in the year 190 by the Government of India. Along with this, Punyabhushan, Maharastra Gaurav, Padma Shri, Sahitya Akademi Award, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship, Maharashtra Bhushan Samman, Kalidas Samman etc. were honored with many honors. In order to underline his extraordinary contribution to Marathi literature, the Maharashtra government had launched ‘P.L. Deshpande founded the Maharashtra Kala Academy. Apart from Marathi, Deshpande’s literature is in many languages ​​including English and Kannada.

Deshpande’s famous Marathi films were Kubera, Bhagyeresha, Vande Mataram. Deshpande also wrote the screenplay and dialogues in Bhadyaane Deane Ahe, Manache Paan. Purushottam Laxman Deshpande died on 12 June 2000 in Pune.

Actually, PL Deshpande was also known as ‘Pul’ Deshpande, so Google has shown the word ‘Pul’ in the doodle. Regarding his inspiration for the Google Doodle, Kulvoor said that “Born and raised in Mumbai, Pul Deshpande’s name comes at the top of popular culture for which he has been continuously working. He did music, writing, film, theater, literature, and more. He was known as a fast observer of life, which one can see in his literary works. There is a wildly popular Marathi song that we kids at school were exposed to as ‘Nach Re Mora’ – I learned much later (to my surprise) that he had composed the song. ! “

India: Coronavirus update

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Jyoti B
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India recorded an addition of 50,357 new infections on Saturday. Deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic in the country crossed the 1.25 lakh mark while the overall caseload stood at 84,62,081. The national recovery rate has further jumped to 92.41%.

On a steady decline, India’s Fatality Rate is 1.48% now. Globally, India continues to report one of the lowest mortality rates. 22 States/UTs are demonstrating CFR less than the national average even today.

Delhi records 6,953 new coronavirus cases, 79 deaths: Authorities

Karnataka reports 2,258 fresh COVID19 cases, 22 more deaths, taking tally and cumulative fatalities to 8,44,147 and 11,369 respectively; active case count 33,320: Health department.

Meghalaya’s COVID19 tally crosses 10,000-mark as 68 more people test positive, 2 new fatalities push death toll to 93; active case count 995: Official.

Bengal’s COVID-19 recovery count rises to 3,59,071 with record 4,339 more people getting cured of disease; 58 fatalities push death toll to 7,235: Health Department.

Nagaland reports 128 fresh infections, pushing COVID19 tally to 9,455; number of active cases now 1,071: Health dept official.

Kerala records 7,201 new COVID19 cases, infection count climbs to 4,80,669, toll mounts to 1,668 with 28 new deaths; number of active cases 83,261: Health Minister K K Shailaja.

Kamala Harris makes history in speech as first elected women vice president of US

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Jyoti B
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Kamala Harris just made history in her speech as the first woman to be elected vice president of the United States.

Kamala Harris said on Saturday (local time) that Americans have protected the integrity of democracy as she addressed the nation for the first time after a landslide victory in the US presidential election.

In her victory speech Saturday, Ms. Harris spoke of her mother and the generations of women of all races who paved the way for this moment. “While I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last,” she told a cheering and honking audience in Wilmington, Del. “Because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities.”

During her speech, she highlighted the tireless work of Black women and women of color who continue to demand change within modern day politics and how her election comes 100 years after women gained the right to vote.

She also honored her late mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, who she often credits as a major inspiration and influence in her career and personal life.

“No matter who you voted for, I will strive to be the Vice President that Joe was to (former) president (Barack) Obama — loyal, honest and prepared, waking up every day thinking of you and your families. Because now is when the real work begins. You assured a new day for America,” Harris said in a powerful, but emotional speech.

“We are so grateful to Joe and Jill for welcoming our family into theirs on this incredible journey and to the woman, most responsible for my presence here today, my mother Shyamala Gopalan Harris, who was always in our hearts,” said the California Senator.

“When she came here from India at the age of 19, she maybe didn’t quite imagine this moment, but she believed so deeply in an America where a moment like this is possible. And so I’m thinking about her and about the generations of women—Black women—Asian, white, Latina, Native American women—who throughout our nation’s history paved the way for this moment tonight.

“Congressman John Lewis wrote before his passing: “Democracy is not a state. It is an act.” What he meant was that America’s democracy is not guaranteed. It is only as strong as our willingness to fight for it—and that’s exactly what you did,” she said in her first victory speech in  Wilmington, Delaware amid a huge round of applause.

IPL 2021 to be Held in April-May in India, hints BCCI President Sourav Gonguly

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Jyoti B
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BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that the IPL 2021 will be hosted in April-May. Which means the BCCI left with a very little for the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League.

While interview, Sourav Ganguly also hinted that the tournament could be held in India. He also revealed that India will host England and a bio-bubble will be created for the international and domestic tournament- Ranji Trophy as well. 

Ganguly told in India Today’s Inspiration, “Yeah, absolutely. April, May we’ll have another one. No, no it’s not true. The UAE was only for the IPL. Yeah, yeah. We will host England in India. We will host domestic cricket in India. Ranji Trophy, we will create a bio bubble and we will do it.”

Ganguly further asserted, “We’ll be fine. We’ll be fine. ISL starting in November in Goa, we’ll be fine. The scare, that is not there anymore and the IPL has helped a lot.”

Earlier, as India Women’s Test captain Mithali Raj told India Today about a full-fledged Women’s IPL in a couple of years, BCCI President has spoken on the same lines.

A 6-day Women’s T20 Challenge, involving 3 teams, is underway in the UAE and now the BCCI is looking forward to hosting a full-fledged IPL for the women after how they performed and attracted crowds in the T20 World Cup early in 2020.

“Yeah, India, I think we focus on every cricket, whether it’s men’s cricket, women’s cricket, junior cricket, under 16 cricket because infrastructure is very very important and every level of cricket needs to be looked at so that the team at the top becomes the best and that’s why India keeps producing talent because their under 19 structure and under 16 structure is also at as good,” Ganguly added.

India China Update – 8th Corp’s Commander meeting

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Neha Kumari
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Military talks have begun once again between India and China to resolve the border dispute and withdraw troops from East Ladakh. With winters in the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, soldiers are facing difficult conditions at temperatures below minus 20 degrees Celsius. The Eighth Corps Commander level talks between the two countries started at 9.30 am. For the first time, Lieutenant General P.G.K. Menon is leading the Indian military representatives during the talks.

The purpose of this meeting is that the dialogue that has been done before, has been implemented on the ground. Also, how do both the armies return to their respective barracks as before April 2020. Apart from this, another objective of this meeting is to develop such a mechanism so that there is no conflict situation over the disputed places.

In a joint statement issued after the last round of talks, the two sides had said that they can move forward in the direction of reducing tension through dialogue and contact through military and diplomatic channels.

After the 6th round of military talks, the two sides announced some steps such as not sending more troops to the front, avoiding unilaterally changing positions on the ground and taking no action that would spoil the situation.

Bihar election exit poll – Grand alliance wave in bihar

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Neha Kumari
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There is a wave of grand alliance in Bihar. According to the exit poll of India Today-Axis My India, the grand alliance led by Tejashwi Yadav is going to form the government with an absolute majority. According to the exit poll, the grand alliance in Bihar can get 139 to 161 seats. While NDA can get 69-91 seats. At the same time, Tejashwi Yadav is the first choice of Bihar for the post of Chief Minister. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has become the choice of 44 percent people of Bihar.

NDA seems to get a big shock in Bihar. In the exit poll, power is seen going from him. The Grand Alliance can form a government under the leadership of Tejashwi Yadav. The Mahagathbandhan is projected to get 139-161 seats in the 243-seat Bihar assembly. At the same time, NDA can be reduced within 100. 69-91 seats can be added to NDA account. At the same time, LJP can get 3-5 seats.

According to the Bihar Elections Today’s Chanakya Exit Poll, the general public has rejected the NDA alliance in these assembly elections. While RJD has become the first choice of the people. According to the poll, 44 percent of the votes can go to RJD +, 34 percent of the votes to JDU + and 22 percent to the account of others.

In the survey of Republic India-Jan talk, the NDA has been estimated to get 91 to 117 seats. The Grand Alliance has been shown to get 118 to 138 seats. LJP can get 5 to 8 seats and others 3 to 6 seats.

According to the survey by Aaj Tak-Axis My India, the grand alliance is estimated to get 44 percent votes. The NDA is said to have 39 percent voting. At the same time, LJP has been informed to get only 7 percent votes.

Bihar Assembly Election 2020 – 57 % votes turnout in third phase

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Neha Kumari
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Voting has ended for the third and final phase of Bihar assembly elections. The Election Commission said that 57.91 per cent turnout was recorded in the third phase. In the third phase of Bihar assembly elections, elections were held for 78 seats in 15 districts and 1,204 candidates were in the fray in this phase. Polling began at 7 am at all 33,782 polling stations.

Voting has ended for the third and final phase of Bihar assembly elections. The Election Commission reported that 57.91 per cent turnout was recorded in the third phase. In the third phase of Bihar assembly elections, elections were held for 78 seats in 15 districts and 1,204 candidates were in the fray in this phase. Polling started at 7 am in all 33,782 polling stations.

German footwear firm Von Wellx begins production in Agra 

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Jyoti B
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German shoe brand Von Wellx has officially shifted its production from China to Uttar Pradesh.

In a boost to UP’s industrial activities, Von Wellx operationalised two shoe-making units in Agra on November 3.

Von Wellx Germany is a footwear brand based on Internationally Patented German Technology – 5 Zones By Dr.Mauch across Men’s and Women’s Category.

The company works with the vision to make people aware of the importance/functions of feet and healthy footwear and provide them the healthiest footwear without compromising on fashion.

The company had in May announced that it would be shifting its entire production of three million pairs of shoes from China to India.

The shift took place in collaboration with Iatric Industries Pvt Ltd. The shoe company operationalised two production units in Agra earlier this week.

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, meanwhile, has welcomed the German shoe brand to the country, terming it a “huge opportunity” for India.

Mr Mahindra said that this “trickle” would soon turn into “a flood” of investment.

“The first few drops, which turn into a trickle, then a strong flow and finally a flood. Let’s make sure we do nothing to prevent this good flood of investment. It’s a huge opportunity. I hope Invest India can catalyse this,” Mr Mahindra’s tweet read.


Von Wellx has also announced to invest around Rs 300 crore in three projects in the state to create direct and indirect employment for 10,000 people.

The manufacturing units are expected to produce 5 million pairs of shoes annually. 

Ashish Jain, the Founder of Von Wellx Germany, brought German technology to India and founded Iatric Industries in 2016 to deliver comfortable and medically-fit footwear.

In around 4 years, the company has spread its wings to Sri Lanka, Dubai, and Qatar markets and is growing at 50 percent year-on-year.

Gupkar alliance to participate in district councils polls

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Jyoti B
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The Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), an amalgam of mainstream political parties of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday decided to participate in the upcoming District Development Council (DDC) elections.

PAGD is a conglomerate of regional and national political parties fighting for restoration of Article 370, which was scrapped by the Centre last August.

It comprises the National Conference, the PDP, CPI(M), CPI, People’s Conference, Awami National Conference and the People’s Movement.

Last month, the central government amended the Jammu and Kashmir’s Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, to establish DDCs in all districts in the Union Territory (UT) for which elections will be held for the very first time.

The NC chief and Lok Sabha member from Srinagar, Farooq Abdullah, is the president of the PAGD, a grouping of Kashmir’s political parties formed recently to fight for restoration of special status and statehood of Jammu and Kashmir.

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti is its vice president and Sajad Lone of People’s Conference is the spokesperson of the alliance.

Mufti arrived in Jammu on Thursday to convene a meeting of party workers.

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