North 24 Paragnas: A licensing issue with a government-hired helicopter on Tuesday disrupted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s travel plans to Bangaon, where she was scheduled to address a rally against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The sudden cancellation forced her to travel by road, delaying the programme and triggering a political storm. At the […]
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Kolkata: Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal assembly Suvendu Adhikari filed an official complaint with the Chief Election Commissioner of India, levelling serious allegations against the Police Welfare Committee. He named three police officers associated with the committee and also sent videos of their alleged political speeches to the Commission. Suvendu Adhikari demanded that […]
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AYODHYA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a historic moment on Tuesday, hoisted the sacred saffron Dhwaja (flag) atop the spire of the newly constructed Shri Ram Mandir during the auspicious Abhijit Muhurat. The event, marking the formal completion of the grand temple, was witnessed by a gathering of prominent dignitaries and thousands of devotees, as […]
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WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has ordered an extensive review of all refugees admitted to the United States during the Biden administration, a move that could impact approximately 200,000 individuals. An internal U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) memo, dated November 21 and signed by Director Joe Edlow, outlines a plan to re-interview all refugees who […]
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CUPERTINO: In a rare move for the tech giant, Apple has initiated a series of job cuts across its sales division, impacting dozens of employees as part of a broader effort to streamline its customer engagement strategies. The layoffs, which were communicated to affected staff over the past several weeks, have targeted roles focused on […]
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New Delhi, 25 November (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kurukshetra on Tuesday for a historic visit, leading a commemorative programme dedicated to the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the revered ninth Sikh Guru widely honoured as “Hind Di Chadar”. The Prime Minister’s itinerary reflected a deep homage to India’s […]
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BARCELONA: FC Barcelona has issued a statement clarifying that it remains “fully committed to combating gender-based violence” after facing widespread criticism for hosting former German defender Jerome Boateng at its training facility. The club came under fire last week after posting a video welcoming the retired player, who was convicted of premeditated bodily harm against […]
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MANCHESTER: Everton achieved a historic 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Monday night, a win made all the more remarkable after midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for striking his own teammate. The dramatic result marked manager David Moyes’s first-ever Premier League win as a visiting manager at Old Trafford, the stadium where he once […]
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LONDON: England’s preparation for the second Ashes Test is under intense scrutiny following the team’s decision to bypass a crucial pink-ball tour match against the Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra. The move comes after a crushing defeat within two days in the first Test in Perth, which left an 11-day gap before the next match […]
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IPOH (Malaysia): The Indian men’s hockey team succumbed to a narrow 2-3 defeat against Belgium on Tuesday in a rescheduled, rain-affected match at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025. Despite a spirited performance, India could not overcome the Belgian challenge, with goals from Abhishek (33′) and Shilanand Lakra (57′) proving insufficient. For Belgium, Roman Duvecot […]
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