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Don’t take extreme steps, Shiv Sena stands with you: Maha Dy CM ‘assures’ drought-hit farmers

Jalna, Nov 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde, to support and encourage farmers battling severe drought conditions, visited the residence of farmer Ambadas Tangade in Maujpuri village, Jalna district, on Monday and shared a meal with the family.Assuring the gathered farmers, he said, "The crisis is severe, but do not lose heart or take any extreme steps; Shiv Sena stands firmly behind you."The visit was attended by Ministers Sanjay Shirsat and Uday Samant, MP Sandipan Bhumre, former Minister Arjun Khotkar, Marathwada Yuva Sena Secretary Abhimanyu Khotkar, Corporator Darshana Zole-Khotkar, former MP Anand Paranjpe, along with senior Shiv Sena office-bearers and party workers.Shinde had directed all Shiv Sena ministers to celebrate Diwali a...

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Magnus Carlsen to play London Chess Classic; India’s Nihal Sarin too in the field

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London, Nov 9 (IANS) World No.1 and multiple-time World Champion, Magnus Carlsen will be competing in the Super Rapid tournament at this year's London Chess Classic, which will be played on December 5 and 6, 2026, at Novotel London West.Carlsen, the five-time World Champion in classical chess, has won the LCC Masters title a record four times. He'll be competing in London in preparation for the defence of his World Rapid and Blitz titles in Istanbul after Christmas.Carlsen will be facing a star-studded field which includes French star Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Dutch number-one Anish Giri and India's Nihal Sarin. These three will be joined by the nine Grandmasters of the LCC Masters, headed by World No. 5, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, the players of the LCC Challengers, and many of the top seeds...

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NGT orders fresh inspections of illegal dyeing units in Haryana

INDIA, TOP STORIES

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to carry out a fresh exercise to identify illegally operating dyeing and jeans-washing units in Faridabad, Gurugram, Sonipat and Bahadurgarh and submit a further action-taken report within eight weeks.A Bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, and comprising Expert Members Dr A. Senthil Vel and Dr Afroz Ahmad, was hearing two matters concerning allegations of illegal operation of red-category dyeing units and their discharge of pollutants into the Najafgarh drain despite closure directions.The green tribunal took on record status reports filed by the HSPCB, detailing inspections and action taken against suspected illegal units in Gurugram, Bahadurg...

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K’taka govt committed to protect all religions: Shivakumar

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Bengaluru, Nov 9 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said the government stands as the voice of minority communities and is committed to protecting their interests while ensuring equal respect and security for all religions within the constitutional framework.He announced that a separate meeting would be convened next week to hear and address the issues faced by minority religious communities, besides providing additional grants to support the activities of the Karnataka Urdu Academy.Speaking after inaugurating the annual awards presentation, book release and 'Jashn-e-Urdu' programme organised by the Karnataka Urdu Academy at Puttanna Chetty Town Hall in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said consultations would be held with leaders and legislators belonging to various minority...

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Andhra: CM Naidu renews demand to scrap Rs 500 notes

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Amaravati, Nov 9 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday renewed his demand to scrap currency notes of Rs 500 denomination.He said notes of only Rs 100 and Rs 200 denominations should be retained. Recalling his digital currency report to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chandrababu Naidu said he had then made the demand to scrap the big currency notes and will demand it again. “I will keep speaking on this. The notes of Rs 500, Rs 1,000 and Rs. 2,000 should be scrapped. Only notes of Rs 100 and Rs 200 should be retained,” he said.Addressing a press conference, he said curbing high-value cash and promoting digital transactions can help tackle corruption. “If technology is perfect, wealth creation and poverty alleviation are not difficult,” he said.The Telugu Desam...

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Tanvi Patri credits China, India training for historic Youth Olympics silver

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New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) India's historic Youth Olympics silver medallist Tanvi Patri credited her early training in China and subsequent development at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy in Bengaluru for shaping her game, while revealing that illness had restricted her preparations to just two days of practice before her campaign in Dakar.The 15-year-old became the first Indian women's singles player to win a silver medal at the Youth Olympic Games after going down to reigning world junior champion Zhang Yi Xin in a thrilling final in Dakar, Senegal, on November 5.Patri saved six match points and had three opportunities to seal the gold medal herself before eventually losing 15-21, 21-13, 26-24 in an hour and 22 minutes. Her achievement followed individual silver medals by HS Prannoy i...

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Govt schemes turn Kashmir farmer Gowhar Ali Lone into ‘Mushroom King’ and job creator

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Gulmarg, Nov 9 (IANS) From starting mushroom cultivation in a small room with just 70 trays to managing more than 500 trays today, Gowhar Ali Lone, a progressive farmer from Khonchipora village in Tangmarg area of Baramulla district, has scripted an inspiring success story through modern agriculture and government support.Popularly known as the ‘Mushroom Man’ and ‘Mushroom King’ of Kashmir, Lone has emerged as a successful entrepreneur in mushroom cultivation and integrated farming. What began as a small venture in 2007 has now grown into a diversified farming enterprise that not only provides him with a sustainable livelihood but also generates employment for others.Lone started his journey from a modest 20×40-foot room at his home. Then he used to cultivate mushrooms using just 70 tray...

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Delhi BJP chief calls upon parties to put off protests during Chhath festival

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New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Monday urged political parties not to hold any protests in Delhi during the three days of Chhath Mahaparv – from November 14 to 16 - so that the fasting women devotees do not face any inconvenience.Malhotra sought cooperation from the political parties during a visit to Haathi Ghat, ITO, in Laxmi Nagar Assembly to take stock of the ongoing arrangements for the festival of faith. The Union Minister of State was accompanied by Abhay Verma, Chief Spokesperson of the Delhi government and MLA, during the inspection of the preparations for Chhath.Officials from the Delhi Government and Municipal Corporation, along with BJP Purvanchal Morcha President Santosh Ojha and former mayor B.B. Singh, were also present on the occasion.Malhot...

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India and EU review FTA, investment pact, IMEC at Strategic Partnership meeting (Ld)

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New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) on Monday reviewed engagements towards the timely signing and implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and agreed to continue work towards the conclusion of the Investment Protection Agreement and the Agreement on Geographical Indications, a joint press release said.The seventh India-EU Strategic Partnership Review Meeting (SPRM) in New Delhi was co-chaired by Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Sibi George and Matti Maasikas, Deputy Secretary General for Geoeconomics and Interinstitutional Issues of the European External Action Service.“Both sides welcomed the very positive momentum in the India-EU relations, and reviewed the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda adopted ...

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NCP merger was inevitable, planned for Feb 12: Yugendra Pawar

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Baramati, Nov 9 (IANS) Amid intense speculation in Maharashtra politics regarding the potential merger of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the NCP SP youth leader Yugendra Pawar on Monday claimed that the merger was inevitable and that it was planned for February 12, 2026."The merger was bound to happen. This was not a sudden development; we have been hearing these discussions and news for several months," Yugendra Pawar stated."Ajit Dada had held a meeting regarding this. A meeting was also held here at Govind Bagh, where media personnel were present as well. Everything was finalised, and Ajit Dada himself was set to make the formal announcement around February 12. However, Dada unexpectedly passed away, leaving the matter put on hold. The merger was intended to...