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New Delhi, November 15 The yearly heat-related deaths are likely to increase nearly fivefold the current numbers by mid-century if current temperature trends continue and there is no substantial progress on adaptation, according to a report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change. Against this backdrop of climate inaction, the Lancet Countdown on…
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London, November 16 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised India’s long-standing concerns about pro-Khalistan extremism in the UK during his meetings with the country’s leaders, stressing that they should be on guard against the misuse of freedom of expression and speech. Jaishankar concluded his five-day visit to the UK on Wednesday, which he described…
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Uttarkashi, November 16 Drilling to create a passage for 40 workers trapped in an under-construction tunnel that collapsed four days back will resume soon with a new heavy machine, which was flown in from Delhi, officials said here. The ‘American auger’ machine was airlifted in parts by three IAF transport aircraft on Wednesday to replace…
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Tribune News Service Vijay Mohan Chandigarh, November 16 The Indian Air Force is developing equipment that will enable its recently acquired Apache attack helicopters to be stationed at extreme high altitude in areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The challenge in stationing aircraft at extreme altitude is starting the engines because of rarefied…
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Jerusalem, November 15 Israeli troops found weapons and terror infrastructure during an on-going raid within Al Shifa hospital in the Gaza Strip, a senior military official said on Wednesday. He did not spell out what had been found or provide any visual evidence, but said this would be presented later. The official, who declined to…
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New York, November 16 Police have identified the woman who threw a cup of hot coffee at an Indian-American man wearing a Palestinian scarf, and his 18-month-old son at a playground in New York last week. Ashish Prashar, 40, was playing with his son at the Edmonds Playground in Brooklyn when the incident occurred on…
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Chandigarh, November 15 Dengue has claimed seven lives and affected over 11,000 persons in state this year so far. As per the Health Department, 54,368 persons were tested for dengue and 11,028 of them were found positive while seven of them succumbed to the vector-borne disease. As per health officials, the dengue wave is likely…
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Mumbai, November 15 The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday directed Bajaj Finance to stop sanction and disbursal of loans under its two lending products — eCOM and Insta EMI Card — with immediate effect due to the non-adherence of the company to the extant provisions of digital lending guidelines. “This action is necessitated due…
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PTI Mumbai, November 16 New Zealand captain Kane Williamson doffed his cap to pacer Mohammed Shami and the India team after his side was outplayed in the World Cup semifinal here, saying the bowling stalwart was one of the best in the world and Rohit Sharma’s side the “best team”. India crushed New Zealand by…
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Tribune Web Desk Chandigarh, November 16 On Wednesday, before the semi-final between India and New Zealand started at the Wankhede Stadium, a foreign media outlet claimed that the pitch was changed after a request was made by the Indian management who reportedly wanted the pitch to be slower. Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar while speaking on…