Encounter under way in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri

Rajouri/Jammu, November 21 An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said. The gunbattle took place in Baji Maal area of Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri when a cordon and search operation was launched. Additional forces have been rushed to the area. #Jammu #Kashmir #Rajouri

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Inspected tunnel last month, work was going well: Uttarakhand policeman first to reach collapse site

Uttarkashi, November 22 An Uttarakhand policeman, the first to reach the site of the collapsed Sikyara tunnel, said he had inspected the under-construction tunnel last month and the work was going well. Related News Drilling resumes at Uttarakhand tunnel, pipes pushed up to 32 metres through rubble for workers’ rescue Posted at Genwala Police Post under Dharasu Police Station in …

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2 killed as car falls into gorge in Theog subdivision of Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla

shimla, November 22 Two people were killed and as many sustained serious injuries when their vehicle fell into a gorge in Theog subdivision of Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla district, police said on Wednesday. The accident occurred near lower Khanewali on Tuesday, they said. The car, bearing a Chandigarh registration number, had four occupants. Archana (28) and Ankita (34) were declared brought …

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Sara Ali Khan shares gorgeous close-up and pool-time photos, says ‘bhartiya naari sab rang me pyaari’

Chandigarh, November 22 Actor Sara Ali Khan is in Goa for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The actress shared some of her pool-time and close-up clicks. She simply added flower and heart emojis to caption: “Swim, flex. Swap goggles and specs.” On her Instagram stories, Sara posted some photos of herself, accompanied by a caption that read, “Authenticity …

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Two youths convert a Mumbai local train compartment into a dining area

Chandigarh, November 20 In Mumbai, where local trains are an indispensable mode of transportation for many visitors and commuters alike, two enterprising youths introduced a distinctive dining experience on wheels.Through their Instagram account, Aryan Kataria and Sarthak Sachdeva gave the public a peek into their creative endeavour, which attracted a lot of interest. The two carefully thought out every step …

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Stock markets recover after 2-day decline; banking, metal shares shine

Mumbai, November 21 Benchmark stock indices rebounded on Tuesday after two days of decline following buying in metal, banking and energy shares and a bullish trend in the US markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 275.62 points or 0.42 per cent to settle at 65,930.77. During the day, it jumped 427.21 points or 0.65 per cent to 66,082.36. The broader …

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Arijit Singh’s ‘In raahon mein’ from ‘The Archies’ is vibrant ode to 1960’s classic rock

Mumbai, November 21 Singer Arijit Singh’s latest song for ‘The Archies’ titled ‘In Raahon Mein’ has finally dropped, and it is one great ode to 1960’s classic rock ‘n’ roll while also really channeling the vibrant energy of teenage friendships. Very retro, the song fuses the 1960’s rock music with the sensibilities of Bollywood music, creating a new sound altogether. …

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Avoid sensationalising Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operations, government tells TV channels

New Delhi, November 21 The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday issued an advisory to television channels asking them to refrain from sensationalising the ongoing rescue operation under way at Silkyara, Uttarakhand, and undertaking any live posts and videos from close proximity of the tunnel site where the rescue operations are under way. The two-page advisory asks the channels …

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HI names 34-member core probable group for national women’s coaching camp

Bengaluru, November 21 Hockey India on Monday named a 34-member core probable group for the senior women’s national coaching camp to be held here from November 22 to December 10. India are scheduled to take part in the five-nation tournament in Valencia between December 15 and December 22. Besides India, Ireland, Germany, Belgium, and hosts Spain are the other teams. …

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India’s GDP growth to fall to 6.2% in FY24: Goldman Sachs

New Delhi, November 20 India is likely to record a GDP growth of 6.2% in the current fiscal (2023-24), which will increase to 6.5% in the next 2024-25 fiscal, said American brokerage Goldman Sachs on Monday. Its expectation for the current fiscal is in line with the projections made by other credit rating agencies and multilateral banks. However, it is …

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Virat Kohli says goodbye to long-standing manager Bunty Sajdeh after World Cup final

Chandigarh, November 21 Indian batter Virat Kohli and his long-standing manager, Bunty Sajdeh, have reportedly parted ways after years of close association. Kohli was one of the earliest clients of Bunty’s talent management company Cornerstone. “Yes, Kohli and Bunty have parted ways after a very long and successful partnership. Over the years, there are a lot of other cricketers who’ve …

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ASEAN wants ‘stronger’ relationship with India: Secretary-General Kao

Jakarta, November 21 ASEAN wants a ‘stronger’ relationship with India, Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn of the 10-member bloc of the Southeast Asian countries has said while noting that the free trade pact between the two sides is under review. On Monday evening, Dr Kao noted the huge trade and investment potential between the two sides given the size of …

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