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FDA panel backs first-of-a-kind Covid-19 pill from Merck

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Not Paris Or Singapore, This Is Now World's Most Expensive City

Tel Aviv is the world's most expensive city to live in as soaring inflation has pushed up living costs globally, according to a survey published on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3p8zpCw

Covishield Remained Effective Even During Delta Surge: Lancet Study

Covishield vaccine remained effective against moderate-to-severe COVID-19 even during the deadly surge dominated by the highly transmissible delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, according to a study published... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3rmN4bF

Can't Share Photos Of Other People "Without Consent": Twitter's New Rule

Twitter launched new rules Tuesday blocking users from sharing private images of other people without their consent, in a tightening of the network's policy just a day after it changed CEOs. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3Daejsj

People With A, B Blood Groups, Rh+ More Susceptible To Covid: Study

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) has people having blood group of A, B and those with Rh factor positive are "more susceptible to COVID-19 infection". from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xCTZPl

Amid Omicron Scare, Centre Extends Covid Containment Measures Till Dec 31

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday extended validity of Covid containment measures till December 31 to curb further spread of the deadly disease, directing state governments to take pro-active... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3D7Er7j

Omicron was present in Europe days before flight ban: Officials

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‘Dozens of Afghan ex-security forces dead or missing under Taliban’

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Brazil sees 2 confirmed Omicron cases, Latin America's 1st

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WHO Warns Against Over-Reaction To Omicron

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) voiced concern on Tuesday that some countries were introducing blanket measures against the Omicron coronavirus variant that may not be necessary and... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3D70Dyj

"It Was Scary": How South African Scientists Spotted 'Omicron' Variant

On Friday Nov. 19, Raquel Viana, Head of Science at one of South Africa's biggest private testing labs, sequenced the genes on eight coronavirus samples - and got the shock of her life. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3DaWmKn

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC Now Official for Next-Gen Flagship Android Phones

Qualcomm at Snapdragon Tech Summit 2021 on Wednesday unveiled Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 as its latest 5G mobile platform for flagship Android phones. The new chip is claimed to deliver four times faster AI... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/31mfRT6

SL vs WI, 2nd Test, Day 2: Rain Plays Spoilsport After Windies Show

West Indies dominated proceedings on Day 2 of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Tuesday before rain played spoilsport and brought and early end to play. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3d2q3CB

Omicron-Specific Booster Shot Possible: Adar Poonawalla To NDTV

A designer version of Covishield, meant for new Covid variant Omicron, could be possible, Serum Institute of India chief Adar Poonawalla told NDTV today. A call on will be taken in another two weeks,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31gAP5K

IIT-Bombay alumni in US celebrate Agrawal’s appointment as Twitter CEO

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Ronaldo Hits Back At Claim He Wants To Beat Messi's Ballon d'Or Haul

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at a "disrespectful" claim that his only remaining ambition is to win the Ballon d'Or more times than Lionel Messi. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3E7gluM

3 Students Killed, 6 Injured In 2021's "Deadliest" US School Shooting

Three students were killed and six other people including a teacher were wounded Tuesday in a shooting at a high school in rural Oxford, Michigan, local police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2ZDcIO0

Goa Forward Party, Former Key BJP Ally, To Join Congress In State Polls

Vijay Sardesai was accompanied by his party colleague Vinod Palyekar, and independent MLA Prasad Shashikant Gaonkar. GFP has three MLAs in the 40-member state assembly. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3D6EfoU

Three students killed in US high school shooting: Police

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Three students were killed and six other people, including a teacher, were wounded Tuesday in a shooting at a high school in rural Oxford, Michigan, local police said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3I1xIzv

Watch: BJP Factions Fist Fight In Meeting For Karnataka Council Polls

A BJP meeting in Karnataka for discussing poll strategies for upcoming council elections witnessed protests and fistfight instead after heated argument between two rival factions within the party... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3lmZ3SX

Over-60s, vulnerable should postpone travel due to Omicron: WHO

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"#ThankYouJack": New Twitter CEO's Smiling Photo Tweet

Twitter's new chief executive Parag Agrawal has tweeted a photo of him and his predecessor Jack Dorsey, on the day the social media giant announced it has appointed a new CEO. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3d2GIpN

Mamata Banerjee Visits Siddhivinayak Temple In Mumbai

A meeting between Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aaditya Thackeray, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will take place at Mumbai's Nariman point at 8 pm on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3paQ9cd

Depicted As "Hooligans": Gucci Heirs Threaten Lawsuit Over Film

The heirs of Italian fashion house Gucci on Monday threatened to take legal action over Ridley Scott's new film "House of Gucci" for depicting members of the family as "hooligans". from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cZQ4CH

Opinion: Why BJP Stronghold Agra Is Having Second Thoughts - by Saba Naqvi

As the sun sets on the Taj Mahal, casting light and shadows, a small hotelier from a trading caste who too was once enthusiastic about the BJP says there has been too much financial and personal loss... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3I42wj4

"Nightmare": Power Cuts, Flooding Bring Chennai To Standstill, Again

A Chennai family's four-day ordeal ended when the Yoganandans who have been locked up in their Narayanapuram home decided to check into a hotel. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3HXW78W

Twitter's Parag Agrawal, 37, Is Youngest CEO In Top 500 Companies

Twitter Inc.'s new Chief Executive Officer Parag Agrawal is now the youngest CEO in the S&P 500, but apparently just barely. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3D8eyUG

Alapan Bandopadhyay Case: Centre's "Strong Exception" In Supreme Court

The Centre on Monday took "serious exception" to certain observations made by the Calcutta High Court in its order passed on a plea filed by former West Bengal chief secretary Alapan Bandopadhyay, and... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3p904iw

Pakistan Model Apologises After Row Over Photoshoot At Kartarpur Sahib

A Pakistani model's photos at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur set social media abuzz after someone on social media pointed out that the "bareheaded pictures" had hurt the sentiments of the Sikh... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31c63ej

"Leads With Heart And Soul": Meet Twitter's New CEO Parag Agrawal

Parag Agrawal, who took over Monday as the new head of Twitter, shot from relative obscurity as the platform's technology expert to becoming the latest India-born talent to lead a US tech giant. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cZDzH9

Pentagon Plans Stronger US Military Posture Towards China, Russia

The US military will reinforce deployments and bases directed at China and Russia, even while maintaining forces in the Middle East adequate to deter Iran and jihadist groups, the Pentagon said Monday... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3o3oydz

Redmi Note 11T 5G Launch in India Today: How to Watch Live Event

Redmi Note 11T 5G is set to launch in India today at a livestream event that is set to begin at 12pm IST. Here's how to watch the Xiaomi event live and what to expect from the smartphone in terms of... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/3lhkftG

Lionel Messi Wins Men's Ballon d'Or For Record Seventh Time

Lionel Messi won the men's Ballon d'Or award for a record-extending seventh time at a ceremony in Paris on Monday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3lmunRT

"Ego, Khaki Arrogance": Kerala Court On Woman Cop Seen In Viral Video

The Kerala High Court on Monday said that a woman cop's behaviour - who stopped a father and daughter, accusing them of stealing her phone - indicated "pure ego and arrogance of the khaki". from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xCSG2H

UAE eases drug laws: No more jail for travellers bringing in cannabis

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New Twitter CEO in racism row on Day 1

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EU, Russia and Iran upbeat as nuclear deal talks resume

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Japan bans foreign travellers over Omicron, Oz to stay shut

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Lionel Messi Wins Men's Ballon d'Or For Seventh Time

Messi won the last edition of the Ballon d'Or in 2019 before last year's awards were cancelled due to the pandemic. He also won in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and in 2015. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31dLZZh

Trolls dig up his decade-old tweet on 'white people' to target new Twitter CEO

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Omicron may force drug companies to tweak Covid vaccination plans

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The emergence of the Omicron strain could lead drug companies scrambling to the drawing board to tweak their Covid-19 vaccine plans. US firm Novavax and Russia’s Gamaleya Institute said on Monday that they had initiated work on developing new versions of their respective vaccines adapted to the mutant strain. Pfizer and Moderna too said they were racing to tweak their vaccines. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3D9cjk2

Low Carb Diet: Diet Tips And Easy Recipes That Will Help You Keep Healthy During Winters

If you are planning to embark on the journey of a low-carb lifestyle, here are some tips and recipes that might help. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3o29v45

India vows to stand by Africa, says all Covax orders cleared

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Expressing support for Africa, which has been rattled by the discovery of Covid-19 variant Omicron, the government on Monday announced it had cleared all orders placed so far by the UN-backed Covax programme for supplies of Covishield vaccines, including to African countries like Malawi, Ethiopia, Zambia, Mozambique, Guinea and Lesotho. The government expressed solidarity in a statement with countries, particularly in Africa, that have so far been affected by Omicron. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3rl6dL6

'Omicron' Patients In Delhi To Be Isolated, Treated At Lok Nayak Hospital

Earlier in the day, authorities in the national capital ordered RT-PCR testing for all people arriving from ''high-risk'' countries, genome sequencing of the positive cases, and mandatory isolation. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31bU0hh

'Omicron Possibly Already In India': Top Government Expert To NDTV

'Omicron' is possibly already in India and it may be a matter of time before it's detected, Dr Samiran Panda, head of Epidemiology at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), told NDTV. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/315hIeJ

New Covid variant cause for 'concern, not panic', Biden tells US

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Singapore, Malaysia reopen land border amid Omicron worries

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Coinstore Crypto Exchange Enters India Despite Fear of Ban on Trade

Coinstore crypto exchange headquartered in Singapore has entered the Indian market despite concerns that the government might ban the trade of most private cryptocurrencies in the country. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/3xEtsB5

Legendary Australia Spinner Shane Warne Injured In Motorbike Accident

Former Australia spinner Shane Warne has injured himself in a motorbike accident. Warne was riding his bike with son Jackson when he fell off and slid for more than 15 metres, the Sydney Morning... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3FWn5w4

Wasim Jaffer Gives Interesting Suggestion To India Ahead Of Mumbai Test

India vs New Zealand: Wasim Jaffer agreed to the fact that it would be a toss-up between Rahane and Agarwal, adding that if the latter is axed from the playing XI, Wriddhiman Saha should partner... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/32Al6yR

US Bids Farewell To Trump Hotel Offering Immense Luxury...And Access

Trump promised to "drain the swamp" of corruption in Washington DC, but instead opened his very own quagmire on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Trump International Hotel, inviting a dizzying array of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3rjcvv2

Virgil Abloh, Top Designer At Louis Vuitton, Dies Of Cancer At 41

Top US fashion designer Virgil Abloh, the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear collection, died Sunday after battling cancer for several years aged 41, the fashion and luxury house's French... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ldnnq7

Thousands protest coronavirus restrictions in Czech capital

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China suspends four of Air France's Tianjin flights after Covid cases

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Deep Dive Into Decentralised Finance: Valuing DeFi Blockchains

DeFi system allows financial products to appear on a public blockchain network which is not regulated by a central bank or intermediary. There are other elements to DeFi like basic metrics and valuing... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/3FUBjgW

Aakash Chopra Weighs In On Timing Of India's Declaration On Day Four

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Former India opening-batter Aakash Chopra has given his opinion on whether Team India should've declared their second innings earlier on Day 4 of the ongoing first... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3p8EsTp

Farm Laws Repeal In Parliament Today As Winter Session Begins: 10 Points

The 25-day Winter Session of parliament, during which 36 bills are expected to be passed including one to cancel the farm laws, will begin today. The opposition is likely to corner the government on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3lfL7dk

WHO skips forward 2 Greek letters, avoiding a Xi variant

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Omicron spreads, cases detected in Netherlands, Denmark, Australia

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Omicron kept spreading around the world on Sunday, with 13 cases found in the Netherlands and two each in Denmark and Australia even as more countries imposed travel restriction. Dutch health authorities said the 13 cases of the variant were found among people on two flights from South Africa to Amsterdam on Friday. Authorities had tested all of over 600 passengers on the two flights and had found 61 Covid cases. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3FRXZhG

Shivraj Chouhan Warns Minister Over Remark On Upper-Caste Women

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said he had warned a ministerial colleague for making a controversial statement about "upper-caste women". from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3lfKQax

Can 'Omicron' Covid Variant Be Detected Using PCR Testing? WHO Says...

While PCR tests can detect infection with Omicron, studies are looking to whether the Covid-19 variant of concern has any impact on other test types, the WHO said Sunday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cZfMad

UP Police Claim Twist To Sensational Prayagraj Murders, Blame Dalit Man

A 23-year-old Dalit man has been arrested in the case involving the murder of a Dalit family in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3o0pRtP

Last Solar Eclipse of 2021: When, How to Watch, Visibility

The last solar eclipse of 2021 will occur on December 4. People in the Southern Hemisphere will be able to experience a total or partial eclipse of the Sun. A solar eclipse takes place when the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3rf1Mlg

Watch: Neymar Twists Ankle In Horrific Freak Injury During Ligue 1 Match

Ligue 1: Neymar was at the receiving end of a horrific tackle during PSG's recent match against Saint-Etienne. The PSG attacker twisted his ankle and was stretchered off. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3E3fLOq

Taiwan Scrambles To Ward Off Chinese Jets As Xi Jinping Meets Top Brass

Taiwan's air force scrambled again on Sunday to warn away 27 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone, Taiwan's defence ministry said, the latest increase in tensions across the Taiwan... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/318eBDc

West seeing surge despite higher fully-vaccinated population

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At a time when a new variant has led to restrictions on travellers from South Africa and other African nations, many western courtries are seeing a surge in Covid cases despite a larger propottion of their population being fully vaccinated with Germany, US and the UK reporting more than 50,000 Covid cases daily, according to the John Hopkins university Covid resource centre. The highest 65,584 cases were reported by Germany on Saturday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Zvhygb

First Image Of 'Omicron' Variant Shows Many More Mutations Than Delta

The new Covid variant Omicron has many more mutations than the Delta variant, according to a first "image" of this new variant initially detected in South Africa, produced and published by the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3I16RU8

14-Day History, Other New Rules For International Travellers: Full Text

The Centre today announced a revised set of guidelines for international travellers amid renewed fears over a new Covid variant 'Omicron' - classified as a variant of concern by the World Health... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/310XpQ9

Omicron More Dangerous Than Delta? WHO's Take In 5 Points

Having flagged the coronavirus strain B.1.1.529, named 'Omicron', a variant of concern earlier this week, the World Health Organisation or WHO on Sunday released its latest findings amid growing... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2ZusRFo

Afghan Prime Minister defends Taliban's rule amid crisis

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How to Use Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Without a Phone

While the most convenient way to use the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is to use the Galaxy Wearable app to pair it with a phone, there is also a way to use the Galaxy Watch without connecting to a mobile... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/30Zy9K1

Tripura Civic Polls Counting On; Stakes High For BJP, Trinamool: 10 Facts

Votes are being counted for elections to several civic bodies including Agartala Municipal Corporation, or AMC, in Tripura today. The elections were held amid fierce political fight between the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3HYaudq

Covid variant spreads to more countries as world on alert

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In slap at China, US praises SA's detection of new Covid strain

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Here's How to Delete Your Facebook Account

Facebook has close to 3 billion monthly active users. Deleting your account on the social-media platform is easy and here's how you can do it. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://ift.tt/3DZSywN

In Slap At China, US Praises South Africa's Detection Of New Covid Strain

The United States praised South Africa Saturday for quickly identifying the new Covid strain called Omicron and sharing this information with the world -- a barely veiled slap at China's handling of... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3HZZBrx

Watch: RSS Chief Says "No India Without Hindus, No Hindus Without India"

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that there is no India without Hindus and there are no Hindus without India. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3E2xx4i

Balloons, Relief At Dutch Airport As Tourists Beat Covid Strain Shutdown

Relieved passengers on a flight from South Africa streamed into Amsterdam's Schiphol airport Saturday, in stark contrast to the previous day when fears about a new Covid-19 variant sparked chaos. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3p0HtoO

Watch: Highway Near Chennai Flooded, 3,000 In Relief Camps After Rain

An arterial road connecting Chennai with Trichy was cut off one-way on Saturday morning after waters from five overflowing lakes flooded the highway as the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu received... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3rfsuu3

Taliban Says It Won't Interfere In "Internal Affairs" Of Other Countries

The Taliban co-founder and now prime minister of Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund pledged Saturday that his government will "not interfere" in other countries' internal affairs. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3IaXVMb

Israel To Ban Entry Of Foreigners From All Nations Over New Covid Strain

Israel on Saturday said it would ban the entry of all foreigners into the country, making it the first country to shut its borders completely in response to the potentially more contagious 'Omicron'... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3FXrUFn

Playing with lives: Channel migrant smugglers net millions per km

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Uganda loses key airport to China lenders after loan default: Report

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Sydney Starts Urgent Testing After 2 Covid Cases On Africa Flight

Health officials in Australia's Sydney have begun urgent testing after two people who arrived on a flight from southern Africa overnight tested positive to the coronavirus, raising concerns that a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xukhTD

Mandira Bedi's Post For The "Love" Of Her Life Vir Is Everything

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5-Year-Old Shot Dead By Teen Making Social Media Video In US: Police

A five-year-old child was shot and killed in Minnesota by a teen who was filming a social-media video with friends, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xr9ny8

In Case You Didn't Know How Grand Ivor's Proposal To Alanna Panday Was

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7 Food Tips That May Help You Keep Your Digestive System Healthy

Simple lifestyle changes can go a long way in achieving a healthy digestive system - eating healthy being one of the key tips. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3lgeXP3

UK, Germany, Italy Detect Cases Of New Covid Variant

Britain, Germany and Italy detected cases of the new 'Omicron' coronavirus variant on Saturday and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new steps to contain the virus, while more nations... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3pa56eR

WTO puts off key Geneva meet over variant concerns

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Four days before kick-off, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) put off a ministerial meeting that was to decide on crucial global rules, citing heightened risk after the outbreak of the “particularly transmissible” African variant of the coronavirus. The decision, which came on Friday night, followed a fresh Covid wave in Europe with countries such as Switzerland hit particularly hard. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/32tF4eC

South African President Prepones Covid Meeting Amid Global Travel Bans

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has advanced an urgent meeting with the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) to Saturday, amid growing global concern about the potentially more... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3p3sMRN

"I Only Had 12 Minutes To Get Set For The Game": KS Bharat

India vs New Zealand: Substitute wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat said he just had 12 minutes to get ready after being asked to get behind the stumps on the third day of the ongoing Test against New... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3132GpO

A 10,000% Jump Makes Indonesia Data Firm World's Top-Gaining IPO

A cloud data service provider partly owned by an Indonesian tycoon has delivered the worlds best-performing initial public offering this year, jumping more than 100 fold since its share float in... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3HUPjc3

World Trade Body's Major Conference Postponed Over New Covid Strain

Next week's World Trade Organization ministerial conference, the global trade body's biggest gathering in four years, was postponed at the last minute Friday due to the new Omicron Covid-19 variant. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/318vKfT

Matters Concerning New Covid Variant A "Developing Story": Centre

The matters concerning the new coronavirus variant identified in southern Africa is a "developing story" and the World Health Organization (WHO) has held a meeting on the matter, the External Affairs... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3I7h5T4

"Draconian, Unjustified": South Africa On Travel Bans Due To New Strain

South Africa's health ministry on Friday attacked a global rush to impose travel bans to slow the spread of a new Covid variant as "draconian," unscientific and contrary to WHO advice. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3DXmVnv

China carries out ‘combat readiness patrol’ as US lawmakers visit Taipei

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France-UK acrimony over Channel crossings deepens further

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French President Emmanuel Macron told Britain on Friday it needed to “get serious” or remain locked out of discussions over how to curb the flow of migrants escaping war and poverty across the Channel. France cancelled an invitation to British home secretary Priti Patel to attend a meeting on the issue in Calais, underlining how fraught its ties with Britain have become, with post-Brexit trading rules and fishing rights also at stake. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3CWpbdn

Moderna Says It Will Develop Booster Shot For New Covid Strain

The US pharmaceutical company Moderna said Friday it will develop a booster shot against the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3lcaFZ3

Nargis Fakhri "Had To Be Stronger" - So She Is. Read Her Note

The actress has shared the note on Instagram from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xowY2x

Now I Can "Invite" Pravin Amre Sir For Dinner At Home: Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer on Friday earned the right to invite his coach Pravin Amre for dinner at his home, having fulfilled a condition the former India player had imposed on his protege, by scoring a hundred... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2ZpL8DM

Biden reiterates support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, says likely to speak with Ukrainian & Russian presidents

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No conditionality on Af aid, India tells Pak as they finalise modalities

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Girl, 9, Raped By Boy, 14, In UP's Fatehpur: Police

A nine-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a teenager in UP's Fatehgarh district, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3HWSUq5

New variant has ‘very unusual constellation of mutations’

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Stores kick off Black Friday but pandemic woes linger

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US to curb travel from eight southern African countries over new Covid-19 variant

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Jittery nations rush to restrict travel as new variant emerges

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European countries on Friday joined Singapore, Israel and others in restricting travel from southern Africa in a frantic effort to keep a newly identified, and apparently significantly evolved, variant of the coronavirus from crossing into their borders. This time, restrictions came within hours of South Africa’s announcement — at least 10 countries had announced measures before South African scientists had finished a meeting with WHO experts about the variant on Friday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3rhh6h4

Putin to meet Modi at December 6 summit in India

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Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 6 when he and PM Modi will hold their first in-person India-Russia summit in two years. “They will review the state and prospects of bilateral relations and discuss ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between the countries,” MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said Friday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3rdbvbz

How To Prevent Rice From Sticking In Pan: 3 Easy Tips To Cook Rice Like A Pro

Cooking rice may seem like an easy task, but many of us struggle with it as they stick to the bottom of the pan. Prevent that from happening with these easy tricks. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/310uMC2

Watch: Rahul Chahar Reacts Angrily After Umpire Turns Down LBW Appeal

Seeing the umpire shaking his head, leg-spinner Rahul Chahar appealed again before throwing his sunglasses away in frustration as the umpire did not change his mind. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3DZ2YN2

Akhilesh Yadav Re-Tunes Mamata Banerjee's 'Khela Hobe' To Take On BJP

If it worked in Bengal, it might just work in Uttar Pradesh - at least that's what Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party seems to be thinking as it released a new election anthem on Friday to take on Chief... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3p5Bor3

Elon Musk Has A One-Word Advice For All Cryptocurrency Investors

All digital wallets use a pair of digital signatures, called keys, to verify every transaction. One of these cryptographic keys is private while the other is public. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cO7ou3

New Covid Strain Named Omicron, Classified As "Variant Of Concern" By WHO

The World Health Organization on Friday declared the recently-discovered B.1.1.529 strain of Covid-19 to be a variant of concern, renaming it Omicron. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3FULZfv

'83 Teaser: Ranveer As Kapil Dev's Catch That Won The World Cup

The film will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xoBrC5

Taiwan-China row: Oz sends troops to quell riots in Solomon Islands

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Why Pakistan's in & Bangladesh out of Biden’s democracy summit

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Jaffer Posts Funny Meme With Photo Of Spectator From Day 1 Of Kanpur Test

IND vs NZ: Meanwhile, former India batter Wasim Jaffer, who is known for his funny posts on social media, came up with another hilarious meme ahead of the close of the day's play. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xpPV4P

South Africa detects new Covid variant with many mutations

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Scientists in South Africa said on Thursday they detected a new Covid-19 variant with a large number of mutations, blaming it for a surge in infection numbers. The number of daily infections in Africa’s hardest-hit country has increased tenfold since the start of the month. “We have detected a new variant which is a reason for concern in South Africa,” virologist Tulio de Oliveira said. The variant, which goes by the scientific lineage number B.1.1.529 has a very high number of mutations. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3CSkqBx

Sikh boy, 16, stabbed to death in London

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After 27 migrants die at sea, UK & France try to limit Channel crossings

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Pak police arrest 4 for blasphemy over mosque argument

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Strong Earthquake Of 6.1 Magnitude Strikes India-Myanmar Border Region

A shallow and strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck the Myanmar-India border region early on Friday, India's National Center for Seismology said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3cPyX6q

Ex-Australia Test Captain Tim Paine To Take "Leave" From All Cricket

Australia's Tim Paine will take leave from all forms of cricket for the "foreseeable future", Cricket Tasmania said Friday, after a sexting scandal led him to resign as Test captain. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3FIhOI4

UN upgrades Nepal & Bangladesh to group of developing nations

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The UN General Assembly has adopted a historic resolution to graduate three nations, including Bangladesh and Nepal, from the least developed country (LDC) category to the developing country grouping, a major milestone demonstrating the countries’ significant development progress. The UNGA adopted the resolution at its 76th session. The three countries that got clearance for graduation are Bangladesh, Nepal and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. “ from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3xqDB4s

UK To Ban Travel From 6 Nations As South Africa Detects New Covid Variant

Britain on Thursday said it would ban travel from six southern African countries, after South Africa detected a new COVID-19 variant with a large number of mutations. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3FNtyt3

Congress's 'Chalta Hai' Attitude Behind Losses: Meghalaya's Mukul Sangma

The Congress has been going into electoral battle cavalier attitude without the drive to win, former Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma told NDTV on Thursday, detailing why he and 11 other MLAs... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3HTboYJ

Americans mark 'closer-to-normal' Thanksgiving; Biden says, 'we're back'

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“After two years, we're back. America is back. There's nothing we're unable to overcome,” President Joe Biden told an NBC broadcaster over the phone as he watched the broadcast of Macy's Thanksgiving parade in New York City, with his family from Nantucket, Massachusetts, on Thursday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3xpTJmp

Goldman Analyst Turned 'Great British Bake Off' Star Finds Finance Fame

Analysts don't usually hog the headlines, but Crystelle Pereira is no ordinary banker. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3p2DJ66

Over 50 Villagers Detained Ahead Of PM Modi's Noida Airport Event

Over 50 villagers from Noida who wanted to hand over to Prime Minister Narendra Modi a memorandum of their demands were detained by police early on Thursday in a "preventive measure" for law and order... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3l7U88l

"Trend Reversed": Jyotiraditya Scindia On Connectivity And Development

Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia supported the choice of Jewar for Uttar Pradesh's next international airport, saying it will bring development to the area from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xkSmFC

Explained: Why SL Have Leapfrogged India To Top Spot In WTC Points Table

The Lankans leapfrogged India in WTC points table, despite having only one Test win under their belt as compared to India's two, which came on the unfinished tour of England. This is because Sri... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3DR374V

With Iyer, Gill Scoring Runs, Time Running Out For Pujara-Rahane Duo

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Cheteshwar Pujara could only muster 26 off 88 balls before losing his wicket on Day 1. Meanwhile, Ajinkya Rahane lost his wicket after a knock of 35 off 63 deliveries. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3CWJebw

Woman Cop Found Dead In Kolkata Guest House: Police

A middle-aged woman police officer from Kalimpong, who was visiting the city on official work, was found lying unconscious inside a room of a guest house here on Thursday and rushed to a hospital,... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3rae6mH

Viral: Alia-Ranveer Dancing To 'Brown Munde' At AP Dhillon's Concert

Alia looks chic in a maroon top, a black jacket and jeans in the now-viral clip from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3nQCyrb

Why this Pacific archipelago has been burning for the last 2 days?

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Nat Geo Green-Eyed Girl "Afghanistan's Most Famous Refugee" Now In Italy

Sharbat Gula, the green-eyed Afghan woman immortalised decades ago on a National Geographic cover, has been evacuated to Italy, the Italian government said on Thursday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3nQaSCE

Mumbai Ex-Police Chief Param Bir Singh Destroyed Kasab's Phone: Former Cop

Retired Assistant Police Commissioner Samsher Khan Pathan has claimed former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh "destroyed" a mobile phone seized from the 26/11 terror attack convict Mohammed... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3FNR1u5

1st Test, Day 1 Live: India Win Toss, Opt To Bat vs New Zealand In Kanpur

India vs New Zealand 1st Test, Day 1 Live Score: India captain Ajinkya Rahane has won the toss and elected to bat vs New Zealand on Thursday in thefirstTest of the two-match series at the Green... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3HLv6pj

"Queue Is Very Long": Harbhajan Warns Rahane Ahead of NZ Test Series

Indian spin great Harbhajan Singh believes that veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane might fall out of the pecking order if he doesn't score runs in the Test series against New Zealand. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3DMy6PI

Hinduja Heir Wants To Remake Swiss Bank For "T-Shirt, Flip-Flop" Clients

Karam Hinduja has rather un-Swiss ambitions for the Swiss private bank he took charge of last year. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3oZu9RB

5 Turmeric-Based Drinks That You Should Have This Winter

Turmeric is a natural antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3HYWu3g

Pentagon creates new office to probe UFO reports

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The Pentagon is creating a new office to investigate unidentified flying objects amid concerns that after broad probes it cannot explain mysterious sightings near highly sensitive military areas. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3nOccG8

Iran accused of stalling redress for downed Ukraine flight

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27 die in Channel's deadliest migrant boat tragedy

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Taliban govt signs deal with Australian firm for cannabis centre

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Rights group raises alarm over threat to freedom of expression in Pak

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PM Modi To Lay Foundation Stone Of Noida International Airport Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday at 1 pm. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3xi2f7a

Gang Involved In Online Cheating Cases Busted, 12 Arrested: Police

The Delhi Police has arrested 12 people allegedly involved in over 1,000 cases of online cheating by creating fake websites and tricking their victims to download malware in their phones, an official... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/32xSJBB

Ex-Soldier, Nobel Laureate Ethiopia PM On Frontline, Rebels Near Capital

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was at the front line Wednesday where government forces are battling rebels from the northernmost Tigray region. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3CWLdgc

Migrant boat capsizes in English Channel; at least 31 dead

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