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Voting begins for 11 Uttar Pradesh legislative council seats

As many as 1,269,817 voters for five graduate seats would vote at 1,808 voting centres. There are 206,335 voters eligible to vote for six teachers’ seats at 813 voting centres from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/39y4Sb0

India's daily Covid-19 count drops to 31,118, active cases further down

Though the number of daily Covid-19 cases has declined in the last few weeks, the Centre is concerned about the states which have high caseload. The Union home ministry has framed a set of guidelines to check the further spread of the disease which came into effect from December 1. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3mlcocS

Jharkhand logs nearly 60% decline in detection of Covid-19 cases in November

The Covid-19 growth trajectory, which had taken a sudden turn in August and attained its peak in September, bent southward beginning October. Since then, the number of cases has been declining significantly. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3odMV5U

Ahead of Bengal assembly polls, TMC government launches its biggest outreach drive...

At least four camps would be set up in every village and civic body across all 344 blocks in the state beginning Tuesday. At these camps, officials would help people with various government facilities, like MGNREGA job cards, health cards, caste certificates and ration cards from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/37txxvs

Rahul Gandhi presides over meetings to discuss Assam, Tamil Nadu polls

Speculation about Rahul Gandhi’s return as the Congress chief has renewed since Sonia Gandhi left for Goa on the advice of her doctors for health reasons because of growing pollution in Delhi from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3oaqFtp

News updates from Hindustan Times: Air quality in Delhi remains in very poor zone...

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2HVbYep

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Purpose-First Programming 5 by azhenley | 3 comments on Hacker News.

GMHC polls updates: Polling underway in 150 seats; Owaisi, KT Rama Rao cast their...

The counting of votes will take place on December 4 and results will be declared in the evening. This year’s election is witnessing voting through the paper ballot system rather than the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3fR54U1

India performed 140 million Covid-19 tests in past 11 months, says government d...

On average, at least a million tests are conducted each day from across the country for Covid-19 testing, with a capacity of testing at least 1.5 million samples daily from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2KWjnv5

NMC member writes to chief, criticises nod to Ayurveda doctors to perform surge...

In his letter dated November 28, released to the media on Monday by the Bihar chapter of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Dr Singh urged Dr Sharma to “consider the gravity of the matter and rectify the above decision”. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3mqGgVn

From RTGS to PNB's cash withdrawal, new rules that will come into effect from December...

A set of new rules come into effect at the beginning of every month. These rules, more often than not, directly impact a common man’s life. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2HXLNUo

Centre's new Covid-19 guidelines come into effect today: Here's what's allowed,...

The home ministry said that the main focus of the guidelines is to consolidate the substantial gains that have been achieved against the spread of Covid-19, which it said is visible in the steady decline in the number of active cases in the country. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/36qd4YM

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Pixar's Universal Scene Description Now on Pypi 6 by dagmx | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Vitamin D Insufficiency May Account for Almost 90% of Covid-19 Deaths

Vitamin D Insufficiency May Account for Almost 90% of Covid-19 Deaths 104 by voisin | 66 comments on Hacker News.

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Undergraduate Math Student Pushes Frontier of Graph Theory 12 by mellosouls | 1 comments on Hacker News.

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Dijkstra Was Wrong About 'Radical Novelty' 10 by azhenley | 0 comments on Hacker News.

2nd phase of Jammu and Kashmir's DDC elections today

The election, for which 2,146 polling stations have been set up, will be held in eight phases and will go on till December 19. Counting of votes will take place on December 22. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/33yBde1

Singhu and Tikri borders closed for traffic due to farmers' protest, Delhi Traffic...

Though the sit-in, part of farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest, has been peaceful, it has affected traffic movement in both these areas. Long queues of vehicles choked the roads as the Delhi Police kept the Singhu and Tikri borders closed. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/37riySJ

Farmers' protest LIVE updates: Tikri border closed for any traffic movement, say Delhi...

The situation on Monday was peaceful as famers from Punjab and Haryana continued their protests at the Singhu and Tikri borders with no untoward incident reported. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/39xRhjY

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Why do I care the open web is dying? 15 by archajain | 11 comments on Hacker News.

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LuckysheetServer – Google Sheets-like realtime collaborative spreadsheet 7 by alexliu518 | 1 comments on Hacker News.

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South Korea's fusion device KSTAR runs for 20 seconds at 100M degrees Celsius 2 by airstrike | 0 comments on Hacker News.

BJP chief JP Nadda to meet Haridwar saints, CM Rawat on Uttarakhand visit

Nadda will begin his visit by meeting the seers and saints in Haridwar and seeking their blessings on December 4. Following that, his party events will continue from December 5-7. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3qbQhYC

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Show HN: Dicom Medical Image Library in Go (v1.0.0) 11 by suyashkumar | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Covid-19: Eight states reporting maximum new deaths, says government data

About 71% of the new Covid-19 deaths are being reported from Delhi, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Haryana, Punjab, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2JjhJmM

Dolphins spotted along Mumbai coast earlier than usual this year

Sporadic sightings of dolphins were usually seen from the second or third week of December annually up to last week of May but this year, they arrived during the third week of November from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3ln5nHf

News updates from Hindustan Times: PM Modi to launch Varanasi-Prayagraj highway...

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/37j7CWX

Decided to defeat BJP who cheated us, will support Mamata: GJM's Roshan Giri

During a rally in the Darjeeling region, Giri said the BJP governments had assured the Gorkhas before three successive Lok Sabha polls that political crisis in the hills would be solved but nothing was done from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3o1iCiu

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Sirum (YC W15 Nonprofit) hiring many roles to make medicine more affordable 1 by akircher | 0 comments on Hacker News.

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Interpretability in Machine Learning: An Overview 18 by atg_abhishek | 1 comments on Hacker News.

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A System to Transparently Compress Hundreds of Petabytes of Image 4 by todsacerdoti | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Canada extends travel restrictions for those entering the country

Canada will extend its restrictions for all travelers entering the country, except from the United States, until Jan. 21, the government said on Sunday, in a move to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Pet lover in Coimbatore designs wheelchair for disabled dog

Veera, a four-year-old dog in Coimbatore, which used to hobble along due to injuries in its legs, has now got a wheelchair, custom made for it by an animal lover who has adopted him.

Serotonin promotes patience in parts of brain. Here's how

Serotonin, the hormone which determines the level of patience, has been found by a study done on mice to also dictate whether one will crave instant gratification or will calmly anticipate the reward.

Rajasthan BJP MLA Kiran Maheshwari, Covid-19 positive, passes away; 'personal loss,'...

Maheshwari, the party’s MLA from Rajsamand, breathed her last at Gurugram’s Medanta Hospital. According to reports, she contracted coronavirus during October’s municipal corporation elections. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3fLgf0u

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Recruiters and Human Traffickers 7 by Danieru | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Farmers protest LIVE updates: Security beefed up on Delhi's Burari ground, police...

Upon being allowed by Delhi Police to carry out peaceful demonstrations and maintain law and order, the farmers have been camping at the Singhu (Delhi-Haryana) border and the Tikri border for the past three days. The police had also offered the Sant Nirankari ground for the farmers to continue their agitation. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3qew0BZ

PM Modi to visit Varanasi today, will inaugurate Varanasi-Prayagraj highway pro...

The Prime Minister will also attend Dev Deepawali, a festival of light and fervour in Varanasi celebrated on every Poornima of the Kartik month. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3fL83gK

12 fishermen stranded mid sea as boat engine develops snag

“Help from the Navy and the Coast Guard is being sought for the rescue of the fishermen,” Palghar district disaster control cell chief Vivekanand Kadam said. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2VhL1EE

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Ask HN: How to learn writing blog posts? 13 by mturilin | 5 comments on Hacker News. I have a topic I’d like to write about. However, I’m getting lost In the weeds and failing to structure my content in an easy to consume way. What are some great resources to learn writing blog posts / articles? I’m actually open to pay for a professional coach but not sure how to find a good one. Suggestions are welcome!

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Notation as a Tool of Thought 12 by mafaa | 1 comments on Hacker News.

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William S Burroughs and the Cult of Rock’n’Roll by Casey Rae Review 7 by lermontov | 2 comments on Hacker News.

GHMC polls: BJP only knows 'jumla' and 'hamla', says KTR on last day of campaign

Commenting on Amit Shah’s statement that no communal riots took place in the county, the TRS leader reminded the home minister that communal clashes took place in Delhi during US President Donald Trump’s visit right under the Centre’s police jurisdiction from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/33t6QFR

PM Modi seeks to quell concerns on farm laws

Farmers say the reforms would make them vulnerable to exploitation by big corporations, erode their bargaining power and weaken the government’s procurement system, whereby the government buys staples, such as wheat and rice, at guaranteed prices. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2VidjyM

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Advent of Code 2020 27 by galaktor | 5 comments on Hacker News.

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Moths draped in stealth acoustic cloak evade bat sonar 5 by Guereric | 0 comments on Hacker News.

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Lysol Is Making More Sanitizer Than Ever. In Pandemic America, It’s Not Enough 9 by prostoalex | 1 comments on Hacker News.

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Ruffle – A Flash Player emulator written in Rust 3 by rane | 0 comments on Hacker News.

After eight-month gap, churches in Mumbai to resume Sunday Mass from today

On March 25, the Centre had imposed a nationwide lockdown to check the Covid-19 spread across the country, which led to closure of all religious places of worship and banned public gathering. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/37lzZEd

Massive cycle of religious conversions going on under guise of love: Chouhan

Speaking on the contentious issue of ‘love jihad’,MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said state governments run by the BJP were bringing in tough laws to curb religious conversions under the guise of love. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3fJwPOa

Gorkhas of Assam seek recognition as indigenous group, release white paper

The Clause 6 of the Assam Accord signed in 1985 seeks to provide constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards to protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the indigenous Assamese people. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3lkeMPP

'Need to follow Covid-19 protocol even after vaccine is available, masks here to...

Speaking at a webinar hosted by Lucknow’s King George’s Medical University on Saturday, professor Balram Bhargava said that India is making rapid progress as far as the development of Covid-19 vaccine is concerned. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/39sf054

No PUC certificate could lead to seizure of vehicle RC from next year

People aware of the development told Hindustan that according to the new system, the information regarding the vehicle owner will be uploaded to servers linked to Motor Vehicles database. This way, it will be very hard for people to continue using their vehicles without a PUC certificate. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/36fhNMT

1 officer of CRPF's CoBRA battalion killed in IED blast triggered by Maoists in...

Inspector General of Police (IG) Bastar, Sunderaj P, told Hindustan Times that a team of CoBRA was out for anti-naxal operation late on Saturday night when eight personnel, including two senior officials, were injured in an IED blast triggered by the Maoists. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3fJvdE2

New top story on Hacker News: Darkest Days for Indian Democracy

Darkest Days for Indian Democracy 13 by ravipandey89 | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Donut King who went full circle – from rags to riches, twice

The Donut King who went full circle – from rags to riches, twice 4 by rmason | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: McKinsey: Friendly Neighborhood Spreadsheet Sociopaths Are Back in Town

McKinsey: Friendly Neighborhood Spreadsheet Sociopaths Are Back in Town 31 by haltingproblem | 5 comments on Hacker News.

Northern Railways short terminates, diverts trains due to farmers' stir

Thousands of farmers continued their march to the national Capital as part of their ongoing agitation against three farm laws passed by Parliament in September. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2VbP850

Jaishankar stresses on enhancing bilateral ties with Seychelles in post-Covid e...

During his visit, S Jaishankar called on Seychelles’ newly-elected Indian-origin President Wavel Ramkalawan on Friday and congratulated him on his recent electoral victory. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2KJzmMN

PM Modi to address 71st edition of Mann Ki Baat at 11am today

On November 17, PM Modi sought suggestions from the people about topics for the 71st edition of the programme. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2JhAoPU

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Video game lets you do nothing in particular in a suburban Russian tower block 11 by the_decider | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Melting ice patch in Norway reveals large collection of ancient arrows

Melting ice patch in Norway reveals large collection of ancient arrows 20 by dnetesn | 5 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Openstreetmap Foundation board election: manifestos, official questions answers

Openstreetmap Foundation board election: manifestos, official questions answers 12 by liotier | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Scion EPIC: a path-aware clean-slate internet architecture

Scion EPIC: a path-aware clean-slate internet architecture 8 by fanf2 | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Fingerprinting

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Isetta: Writing a Game Engine from Scratch 7 by da_big_ghey | 0 comments on Hacker News.

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The NoJS Club 27 by 0goel0 | 18 comments on Hacker News.

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How to Do What You Want: Akrasia and Self-Binding 3 by yarinr | 0 comments on Hacker News.

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K6 is “like unit testing, for performance” 7 by feross | 1 comments on Hacker News.

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Deciphering Chopin’s shorthand in the posthumous Mazurka in F minor (2018) 3 by spekcular | 0 comments on Hacker News.

UK retail empire of billionaire Philip Green teeters on edge

The retail empire of tycoon Philip Green, which owns well-known British fashion chains like Topshop, appears to be on the brink of collapse following the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ireland to lift Covid-19 curbs ahead of many European countries

Ireland will allow shops, restaurants, gyms and pubs serving food to reopen next week, and permit travel between counties from December 18, to facilitate a “different but special” Christmas.

BSF and Bangladesh border guards agree to resolve pending issues, strengthen ti...

BSF IG Sushanta Kumar Nath said various ideas were discussed with the BSF during the two day conference. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2V7Lucu

India has practically achieved pre-2020 climate action targets, says Prakash Ja...

The knowledge portal will help in disseminating knowledge among citizens about all the major steps government is taking at both national and international levels to address climate change issues. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3o0K7ZC

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Just Solve the File Format Problem 23 by pabs3 | 10 comments on Hacker News.

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Tasmania declares itself 100 per cent powered by renewable electricity 9 by toomuchtodo | 6 comments on Hacker News.

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Cancel 13 by blegh | 4 comments on Hacker News.

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 28, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 28.

Farmers March LIVE updates: Delhi chalo protests against three farm laws today

Representing more than 30 farm bodies, these farmers will be escorted to a protest site in New Delhi on Saturday for carrying out a peaceful demonstration. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/39muK9V

J&K goes to polls first time after Article 370 abrogation. All you need to know

The contest is among the newly launched People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, the BJP and the Apni Party floated by former finance minister Altaf Bukhari. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2HNnNmQ

States must rise above politics to check Covid spread, says SC

The observations came during the hearing of a suo moto petition on proper treatment of Covid-19 patients and dignified handling of dead bodies in hospitals. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3o6QQkT

India to manufacture 100mn doses a year of Sputnik: Moscow institute

Phase 3 clinical trials of the vaccine are approved and ongoing in Belarus, the UAE, Venezuela and other countries, and Phase 2/3 have been approved in India. India, along with Brazil, China, South Korea and others, will provide the vaccine to at least 50 countries that have requested over 1.2 billion doses. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3mewGF3

Protest may intensify, farmers from 4 states look to join stir

Protests were observed on Friday in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh as well. There could be a possible stand-off on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh interstate border on Saturday as farmers from UP, Uttarakhand and MP will try to enter the Capital from there. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2Jmh8QK

Law should not be used to selectively harass people: SC

The decision came on an appeal filed by Goswami and two others against a November 9 order of the Bombay HC declining bail. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3miXiEL

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The case of the missing dark matter: new suspect found in galactic mystery 3 by dnetesn | 0 comments on Hacker News.

BJP plans to step up outreach on new laws

The party carried out a 15-day campaign wherein senior leaders, ministers, MPs and party functionaries reached out to farmers explaining the intricacies of the new laws in September, following Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s instructions to BJP cadres to spread awareness. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/37gZxCa

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How to Live to the Full While Dying: The Diary of Alice James (2017) 3 by samclemens | 0 comments on Hacker News.

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Apple CPU tricks: memory reordering, JavaScript support, ref counting 26 by simonpure | 11 comments on Hacker News.

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R number for UK below 1 for first time since August 14 by jlokier | 5 comments on Hacker News.

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Htmx 1.0.0 Release 16 by skept | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Farmers Protest LIVE Updates: Punjab farmers to resume 'Dilli Chalo' march

Farmers Protest LIVE Updates: Farmers, mainly from Punjab, have been protesting against three contentious agricultural bills passed by the Centre in September. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/33nFIIa

Dilli Chalo: Why angry farmers want to storm New Delhi

Farmers want the Centre to revoke three contentious laws approved by Parliament in September. The laws essentially change the way India’s farmers do business by creating free markets, as opposed to a network of decades-old, government-controlled agricultural markets from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2KJSydv

National Digital Health Mission to be rolled out soon, says Health minister

The digital health mission aims to digitalise healthcare by creating a country-wide digital health ecosystem that will enable patients to store, access and provide consent to share their health records with doctors and health facilities of their choice from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2JfPLbB

26-32 Covid infections per reported case, finds ICMR's 2nd sero survey in Lancet...

According to the sero survey, about 16% urban slum dwellers, 8% urban non-slum dwellers and 4% rural population got infected with Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3nXMbBC

Covid-19 vaccine review: PM Modi to visit Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad tomorrow

From Ahmedabad, Modi is expected to fly to Pune where he will review the status of the vaccine, including its launch, production and distribution mechanisms. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/36ajnjj

Farmers march: Thousands headed to Delhi today amid heavy police deployment

The farmers, hailing from Punjab and Haryana, in their “Delhi Chalo” march are demanding the ruling dispensation agrees to hear their objections on the clearance of farm laws. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3q4HmZ7

Fire at Gujarat's Covid-19 hospital, 5 killed

As of 1 am on Friday, a total of 33 patients were admitted to the hospital. The fire brigade team rushed to the spot to extinguish the fire, after which it could be controlled. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2V3GANE

Covid-19 vaccine update: PM Modi to visit vaccine development centres, AstraZeneca...

Russia has suggested its vaccine candidate, Sputnik V, can be combined with AstraZeneca’s candidate to boost latter’s efficacy. Canada, meanwhile, could approve Pfizer Inc’s vaccine candidate in December. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3fBn6tk

Storm over bribe phone calls ends Lalu Prasad's VIP bungalow stay

Jharkhand’s IG (Prisons) confirmed that Lalu Prasad has been shifted to the ward and added that only RIMS authorities could comment on it further. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3fEjmah

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Five Second Feedback 8 by mcrittenden | 2 comments on Hacker News.

No need to panic, says Serum Institute of India amid concerns over Oxford-Astrazeneca...

Trials in India are going on smoothly, Pune-Based Serum Institute has confirmed after Astrazeneca admitted a dosing error which raises questions over its efficacy claim as well. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/37ggYmk

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Show HN: Modernizing Legacy Computer Systems 8 by mbellotti | 1 comments on Hacker News.

14 foreign nationals arrested from train for illegally entering India

A case has been registered under the Foreigner’s (Amendment) Act. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/33lVV0v

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Covid-19: What you need to know today

The coronavirus disease has resulted in huge public interest in a process that is usually restricted to the research departments of pharma companies, laboratories and research institutions, and peer-reviewed academic journals with readership in the thousands (or tens of thousands). from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2VjR77L

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Delhi Metro changes timing due to Kishan rally in Capital. Details here

Keeping both the protest and the Covid-19 rules in mind, the services will be regulated till 2pm. After that, normal services will be restored. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3m73srn

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Thanksgiving 2020: All you need to know about the history, significance and celebrations...

Thanksgiving 2020: Here’s all you need to know about the date, importance, history and celebrations behind the holiday which has aspects of a harvest festival and is reserved primarily for offering thanks and acknowledging the sacrifices and blessings of the past year.

Bharat Bandh today: Transport, banking services likely to be affected

IDBI, Bank of Maharashtra said their normal working could be affected at the branches and offices on Thursday. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2HFCuby

12th anniversary of Mumbai terror attacks on Thursday

The ceremony will be held at the newly-built memorial at the police headquarters in South Mumbai. It will be attended by the family members of the martyred police and security personnel, the official said on Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3fytZeX

Israelis pay respects to victims of 26/11 Mumbai attacks, condemn 'Pakistan-sponsored...

Israelis, and Indian students and caregivers paid respects to the victims in Jerusalem, Rehovot and Tel Aviv on Wednesday and ceremonies are planned in Beersheva and Eilat on Thursday. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/33g2u4E

Amaravati land scam: SC makes FIR open for media to report

The gag order was passed by the Andhra Pradesh high court on September 15, hours after the state’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) registered a first information report against former Advocate General (AG) Dammalapati Srinivas and 12 others. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2V1c7Qa

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PCI asks newspapers to publish foriegn content after due verification

PCI is an autonomous, statutory, quasi-judicial body that was set up in 1966 for the preservation of press freedom, and to establish a code of conduct for newspapers and news agencies and journalists from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/363nZrj

Lashkar front plans prayer meeting in Pak for 10 terrorists who carried out 26/...

Nine LeT gunmen were killed by Indian security forces while one, Ajmal Kasab, was hanged to death after due process of law on November 21, 2012. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2HCI9iB

10 years jail for inter-faith marriage in MP, priests to be penalized, says new...

Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also said the BJP-led state government will not allow “love jihad”, a term used by right-wing activists to describe relationships between Muslim men and Hindu women, but one that courts and the Union government refuse to recognise from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2JgbIXr

NDA's Sinha defeats RJD's Choudhary in tight race for Bihar speaker

Vijay Kumar Sinha, the candidate of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), polled 126 votes and RJDs Awadh Bihari Chaudhary, who was fielded by the opposition Mahagathbandhan, or Grand Alliance, won 114 votes in the House of 243 members. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3nQJ3HA

Ahmed Patel: A low-profile troubleshooter and a high-power strategist

The veteran Congress politician, a five-time member of the Rajya Sabha and two-time Lok Sabha member, had been admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) at Gurugram-based Medanta Hospital on November 15. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3pZu3ZT

Jharkhand orders probe into Lalu Prasad Yadav's phone call

Jharkhand inspector general (IG), prison, Birendra Bhushan on Wednesday set up an inquiry into the matter. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2V9rKoJ

CVC warns officials over property returns

The government has taken action against some officers who fail to file their property return, by holding their promotions or vigilance clearance as there’s no official data available on the number of defaulters from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3nYythW

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Nivar weakens into severe cyclonic storm, crosses coast near Puducherry

“Very severe cyclonic Storm #Nivar weakens into a severe cyclonic storm. Centre of #NivarCyclone lies over land. Crossed coast near Puducherry during 11:30 pm of 25th November to 2:30 am of 26th November,” IMD said in a tweet. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/39eFh6K

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TRP Scam: Hansa Research hid info on commercial interests with TV channels says...

The 1,400-page charge sheet was submitted before a magistrate’s court earlier in the day by the Special Investigation Team of the Mumbai Crime Branch which is probing the case related to alleged rigging of TRPs from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/361iUj7

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Ahmed Patel: Congress' chief trouble shooter and master strategist is no more

Ahmead Patel had been the chief crisis manager, the key trouble shooter, the go-to man in emergency situations and a master strategist for the Congress for decades. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3fwCAyv

Heavy rains lash Chennai ahead of Cyclone Nivar's landfall

Cyclone Nivar is expected to make landfall between Mamallapuram and Karaikal late on Wednesday with a wind speed of up to 145kmph, according to IMD. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3pY8pFg

'Pillar of Congress party': Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condole Ahmed Patel's...

The 71-year-old senior party leader breathed his last in the early hours of Wednesday due to post Covid-19 complications. Patel had on October 1 announced that he had tested positive for Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3l3EUhV

His role in strengthening Congress will be remembered: PM Modi condoles Ahmed Patel's...

His role in strengthening Congress will be remembered: PM Modi condoles Ahmed Patel’s death from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2J3jNPj

Cyclone Nivar: Tamil Nadu govt pulling out all stops to ensure no repeat of 2015...

The administration has taken necessary precautions to release the water in phases and avert flooding, as in 2015, in the event of upsurge in the storage levels, a senior PWD official said from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2Ja3uAx

Pak's million mutinies, ghosts and Doval's doctrine of 'defensive offence'

Indian spooks have succeeded spectacularly in Pakistan by not only engineering the greatest intelligence coup of the century. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2J9PbMv

Nagrota terrorists' gadgets prove Pak hand in earlier infiltration bid

Pakistan-based terrorist groups have become especially active after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and have been preparing for a major drive in Jammu and Kashmir, according to intelligence reports. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/361TIsO

Covid-19 vaccines: What they do, where they stand

This month, four Covid-19 vaccine candidates have published positive results from late-stage trials, sending a wave of relief and optimism that has reflected in prices of fuel and stocks worldwide. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3nURMse

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The Error Model (2016) 10 by vips7L | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Haryana govt to seal borders with Punjab ahead of farmers' stir

The national working group of the All-India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee said the move highlighted the “repression unleashed by the BJP government in Haryana”, and alleged that 31 farm leaders have been arrested, so far. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/36YNadK

MJ Akbar, Priya Ramani reject settlement

Both Mj Akbar’s and Priya Ramani’s lawyers had completed their final arguments in the case and the order had yet to be reserved from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3m3TgA4

Decision on when to hold CBSE exams likely within a week

A government official said that even if a call is taken about the schedule now, it would have to be constantly reviewed keeping in mind the evolving pandemic situation and the status of the academic syllabus covered in schools. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3l3bvnU

States share plan on Covid-19 vaccine distribution

Ensuring that the vaccine against the coronavirus disease reaches everyone in the country dominated the discussion during Modi’s review meeting with chief ministers on Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3m3e4Yz

HTLS 2020: The Covid-19 pandemic and the shift in domestic politics

All across the world, the pandemic has significantly enhanced the power of the state vis-a-vis its citizens. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/39jsIr7

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Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel passes away due to multiple organ failure, tweets...

71-year-old Ahmed Patel was undergoing treatment for coronavirus after testing positive last month. In a tweet on October 1, he had requested those who had come in contact with him to self-isolate from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2J6GKl1

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Trains and buses cancelled, NDRF teams on alert: Here's how Tamil Nadu is bracing...

Tamil Nadu chief minister K Palaniswami, during a review meeting, asked his cabinet colleagues and officials to remain fully alert and take appropriate precautionary measures ahead of Cyclone Nivar. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2Htx4QI

Before meeting with PM, states discuss Covid vaccination plan

The Central government started preparing a road map for developing infrastructure for vaccine distribution across the country in August from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/35YNOZN

UP selects 58K banking Sakhis through tech-driven process, CM gives nod for tra...

The Uttar Pradesh government completed the first-of-its-kind technology driven process for selecting 58,000 women for as many posts of banking correspondent Sakhis. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2J2Ssx3

Uttar Pradesh cancels Ganga Snan Mela, Deepdaan festival due to Covid-19

The Ganga Snan Mela was scheduled to start in Garhmukteshwar on Wednesday and in Hastinapur on Friday. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2ITS9ol

HTLS 2020: At the helm of tackling key frontier challenges

As defence minister incharge of India’s armed forces and external security, Rajnath Singh has faced among his toughest challenges this year with the standoff at the Line of Actual Control due to China’s aggression from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3l2JkFw

DEA, FBI to assist India in tracking drug smuggling networks

DEA will share with India current trends on synthetic opioids and their precursors’ production and trafficking pattern in South Asia as well as discuss avenues to increase information sharing to halt the production and trafficking of drugs from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/33aDCvp

Kerala decides not to implement police act amendment after widespread protests

In a brief statement days after the ordinance was issued, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said it was the government’s duty to respect the concern voiced by various quarters. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/35Vwc0F

French firm, Kanpur's MKU to make night vision devices for armed forces: UP min...

The Thales Group’s investment will be part of the Defence Industrial Corridor project in Uttar Pradesh. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/373Cw5B

'BJP intends to create hatred': AIMIM's Owaisi responds to Tejasvi Surya's atta...

A war of words has erupted between the BJP and the Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM ahead of the December 1 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) polls. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2UTiHbo

Tunnels, drones part of Pakistan's strategy to keep Jammu sector active

Most of these tunnels, a counter-insurgency officer said, are dug under fields that are invisible to Indian troops due to tall elephant grass on the Pakistani side from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3pXQ2R5

Complete cold chain set-up by Dec 15 for Covid-19 vaccination: Adityanath

Adityanath said that all preparations for Covid-19 vaccination must e completed in a time-bound manner. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/360bX1K

News updates from Hindustan Times: Nirmala Sitharaman hints at more changes to push...

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion at 9am. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3fqUnak

PM Modi likely to attend Dev Deepawali celebrations in Varanasi on Nov 30

It will be the first time when Modi would be in the temple town on the occasion of Dev Deepawali from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2IZA2wN

HAL kicks off crucial testing of jet trainer

The spin flight testing of the much-delayed Sitara intermediate jet trainer -- or the HJT-36 single-engine aircraft -- is being seen as a developmental milestone even though there is no indication from IAF about a possible order from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/39btoOU

India's active Covid case burden remains less than 5%: Govt data

The recovery rate continues to be above 93% as 93.68% of all cases have recovered as on date, according to the data compiled by the Union ministry of health and family welfare from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3nOtSPe

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Mercury drops further over NW India as icy winds from Western Himalayas hit pla...

The minimum will rise by 2-3 degree C from Monday when a fresh western disturbance affects the region, said IMD from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3pSJcMA

Covid-19 vaccine update: India to immunise 250 million citizens, US vaccinations...

The United Kingdom could give approval to Pfizer’s vaccine candidate this week, a report claimed. Meanwhile, the official Twitter account of Russia’s vaccine candidate Sputnik V claimed the price per dose of the vaccine would be “much lower” than that of Moderna and Pfizer’s vaccine candidates. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/391SsrM

India vs Australia: 'These moments don't come again' - India head coach Ravi Shastri...

India vs Australia: India captain Virat Kohli will fly back home after leading the side in the first Test which, is a day-night affair, for the birth of his first child. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2HwdMKI

Nitish Kumar may expand cabinet after first session of assembly

There are total 14 ministers in the cabinet now including the Chief Minister following the resignation of Mewalal Choudhary of the JD(U). from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2Kydsfy

India vs Australia: Sunny Gavaskar, Dennis Lillee and fire lit at MCG

Gavaskar has been adjudged leg-before on 70 after having added 165 with Chauhan—the duo had 10 century-stands in 3,010 runs scored in 59 Test innings. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2UNF0Q1

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First cow hospital of Northeast inaugurated in Assam's Dibrugarh

The hospital, Surbhi Aarogyashala, is set up by Shree Gopal Gaushala at a cost of Rs 17 lakh. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/334Erpm

2 senior BPF leaders in Assam join BJP ahead of next year's assembly polls

The development, which comes ahead of next month’s election to the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and assembly polls due in March-April next year, is likely to sharpen differences between BJP and BPF, which is a coalition partner in the BJP-led state government. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2USN3uE

200-metre tunnel used by Jaish terrorists to sneak into India nails Pak role

The tunnel, according to top security officials, had been newly dug and appeared to have been used for the first time by the four Jaish suicide attackers. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2IRGyWV

PM Modi likely to discuss Covid-19 vaccine distribution with states tomorrow

Task force will decide whether India should go for emergency authorisation while the expert group will be responsible to track global trial results, to initiate price negotiation with global companies etc. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3lWnPHT

'This bloke reads everything on Twitter': Adam Zampa narrates banter with Virat...

India vs Australia: But while the two appear to be on good terms now, Adam Zampa and Virat Kohli had engaged in a bit of banter in 2017 when Zampa was playing his first season of IPL for Rising Pune Supergiant. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3frUl2e

KL Rahul, Sanju Samson or Rishabh Pant? Former cricketers pick India's keeper for...

India vs Australia: KL Rahul has returned to Australia – his third trip in his short six-year-old international career – looking a lot assured, way matured and with a better understanding of his game. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3pQVKnJ

PM Modi to inaugurate multi-storeyed flats for Members of Parliament

The construction of these flats has been completed with savings of about 14 per cent from the sanctioned cost and without time overrun despite the impact of Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3kV9jif

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Uniquely Identifying PCBs, Subassemblies, and Packaging 10 by SemiTom | 1 comments on Hacker News.

IIM director calls for conducting CAT exam in regional languages

The director of IIM-Rohtak, Prof Dheeraj Sharma, has raised the issue with IIM-Indore, the coordinator of CAT for 2020, by suggesting that the exam be held in Indian languages as well. CAT is currently conducted in just the English language. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/35ScX8a

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Multilateralism need of the hour for sustainable recovery in post Covid-19 world: PM...

At a G20 session, PM Modi also underscored the importance of the ‘2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals’ aimed at “leaving no one behind”. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3nLkbB4

India to host G20 summit in 2023

“We thank Saudi Arabia for hosting a successful Riyadh Summit and its contribution to the G20 process. We look forward to our next meetings in Italy in 2021, Indonesia in 2022, India in 2023 and Brazil in 2024,” said a declaration of G20 Riyadh Summit leaders. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3nIhTCA

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The CIA's Quest for Mind Control: Torture, LSD and a 'Poisoner in Chief' 7 by AndrewBissell | 1 comments on Hacker News.

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3 Maoists killed in encounter in Bihar's Gaya

The encounter took place around midnight in the Barachatti forest area of the district, that is about 100 kms from the state capital here. The Maoists were killed in the early hours. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3lTxa2V

Human trials of Russia's Covid-19 vaccine candidate to begin in India this week

In India, five Covid-19 vaccine candidates are in advanced stages of development. Four of the vaccine candidates are undergoing the phase II and III and another one phase I and II of trials. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3957OMf

India's Covid-19 tally reaches 9.09 million; recovery rate at 93.68%

The surging cases of the coronavirus disease have prompted several states to impose restrictions, penalties and defer reopening of schools. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/35T1iGs

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HT Brunch Cover Story: Beauty and the beasts!

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Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi's most personal book yet

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Humour: Your bubble or mine?

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'He made it seem as if we had known each other forever': Adam Zampa reveals how...

Speaking in an interview on Sydney Morning Herald, Adam Zampa revealed how Virat Kohli had whatsapped him on the first day of his arrival in the UAE - and made him feel like they had known each other all their lives. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3kMITza

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NCB arrests Bharti Singh's husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa for possession of cannabis

NCB raided production office and house of Bharti Singh yesterday and recovered 86.5 grams of Ganja from both places. Both of them accepted consumption of Ganja. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3kXlECl

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As Covid-19 cases surge, these states have imposed night curfew

Authorities in several districts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan have imposed night curfew as one of the measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2UPi9Ug

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PM Modi to lay foundation stones of water projects

On completion within two years, the two projects will provide piped-water supply to over 42 lakh people in 2,995 villages of the two districts of the Vindhyachal region which along with Bundelkhand is among India’s most water-scarce areas. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2UQN1Dz

Congress panel holds its first meet, expresses concern over economy

The panel on economic affairs, headed by former PM Manmohan Singh, held its introductory meeting and discussed the overall state of the economy, expressing concern that for the first time it has gone into a recession. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/38ZCkqK

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ED registers money laundering charges in TRP manipulation case

ED’s case is based on Mumbai police’s FIR that is being investigated by a special investigation team (SIT) of Mumbai Crime branch. SIT officials previously claimed that Republic TV’s distribution head paid ₹15 lakh a month for seven months to a fixer to boost the viewership of the channel. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2KsSXRr

Major attack foiled with killing of JeM terrorists: PM Modi

Modi held a review meeting with home minister Amit Shah, National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, foreign secretary Harsh Shringla and top intelligence officials to take stock of the security situation in the Union Territory, where investigators said that the Jaish plan had a dual objective: to carry out a strike on the 12th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and to fan fear ahead of the upcoming local body polls in the region. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3pO1Q8f

Nagrota: Truck driver still absconding, police intensify searches

“Either he is hiding in the area or might have been picked up by another vehicle. At this moment, we don’t know his identity as well,” inspector Mohammad Showkat, the Nagrota station house officer, said. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2UN5aSU

Sonia Gandhi reaches Goa as Delhi air quality drops

A senior Congress functionary said the doctors had advised her to shift to a warmer place till the air quality in the national capital improves. “Two places had been identified – outskirts of Chennai and Goa -- for the purpose,” he said. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3nE4T0M

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 21, what's in store for Virgo,...

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IAF helps Sri Lankan women pilots break glass ceiling

The two pilot officers were commissioned as military pilots in Sri Lanka earlier this week, a year after they completed a crucial part of their flying training at the Dundigal-based Air Force Academy near Hyderabad in 2018-19. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3kOAmM3

NIA conducts raids in gold smuggling case

The searches were conducted at the residences of five accused -- Mohamed Aslam, Abdul Latheef, Nazarudheen Sha, Ramzan P and Muhammed Mansoor. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3fqgQV5

Gujarat brings in restrictions to check spread of Covid-19

Ahmedabad accounted for the highest jump in Covid-19 cases, with 246 new infections, followed by Surat (239), Vadodara (149), Rajkot (137) and Gandhinagar (80). Till Thursday morning, there were 2,845 active cases in Ahmedabad. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2UJp15t

Probing financial links between Bhim Army and PFI, says ED

Official sources said that ED has unearthed some mobile phone communication between some senior office bearers of the Popular Front of India (PFI) and Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad, and it will seek clarifications from them. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3kPrGoE

Kerala HC rejects plea seeking trial transfer

The actress, who was allegedly assaulted in 2017, and the Kerala government had sought the transfer of the case, alleging “a discriminatory approach” by special judge Honey M Varghese. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2IU885h

HTLS 2020: Congress on its way to a complete collapse, says Kejriwal

Responding a question at the 18th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit about the current political situation and the results of the Bihar assembly elections, Kejriwal said: “At an overall level, the Congress is constantly collapsing or has collapsed already. It appears that there is no owner left of the Congress.” from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/333KNW8

HTLS 2020: Urge states to let this be the last year of severe air, says Kejriwal

Speaking at the 18th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Kejriwal also linked air pollution with the volume and intensity of the third wave of Covid-19 cases in the Capital, saying it led to both faster transmission and fatalities. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3pQHqvh

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Narendra Modi reviews India's vaccination strategy

Prime Minister Modi was apprised of the progress on the research related to Covid-19 vaccine candidates within the country and also globally. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3pYoevU

Marriage between first cousins illegal: Punjab and Haryana HC

The observation came on the plea of a 21-year-old man, who had approached court seeking anticipatory bail in a case registered under sections 363 (kidnapping) and 366A (procuration of minor girl) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against him. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/35QWkd7

Schools across Mumbai, Haryana shut As Covid-19 cases surge

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday announced that schools in Mumbai will be shut till December 31, a change from the earlier decision to reopen them from November 23. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2IUE7CM

Govt may rush Covid teams to more states

Union health ministry said in a statement on Friday that the teams will visit the districts reporting high number of cases and support the State efforts towards strengthening containment, surveillance, testing, infection prevention and control measures, and efficient clinical management of the positive cases. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/35MseHD

Day before Amit Shah's visit, AIADMK holds meet

The timing of the consultative meet of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) with Palaniswami, his deputy O Paneerselvam (OPS), senior ministers, district secretaries and zonal in-charges at the party headquarters holds significance as it comes a day ahead of Union home minister Amit Shah’s visit to Chennai to participate in government programmes and hold internal meetings with the BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3fjeW8y

Winter arrives early in north as mercury dips

On Friday, Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir) recorded a minimum temperature of -7° C, 5.5 degrees below normal. In Palampur (Himachal Pradesh), the minimum temperature was 3° C, 6.4 degrees below normal. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2ITDk4O

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David Warner's wife reveals middle child is a fan of an Indian batsman

The duo have three girls Ivy-Mae (6), Indi-Rae (4), and Isla Rose (1). And the middle child’s favourite is not legends like Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist but Indian skipper Kohli. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3341NeW

Odisha tribal killed, declared Maoist, rights body rejects theory 4yrs later

Manda Kadraka was shot down by Border Security Force (BSF) and District Voluntary Force personnel during a combing operation on February 27, 2016. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3nGJF2m

Cash, jewellery worth ₹12cr looted in Odisha

Police said four men wearing masks and helmets entered the office of the Nayasarak branch of IIFL Finance after the branch opened at around 9.40 am and threatened the lone security guard at gunpoint. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/330r89y

Elderly, those with chronic diseases to get vaccine first: Harsh Vardhan

Addressing the FICCI FLO webinar on ‘The Shifting Healthcare Paradigm During and Post-Covid’, the Union minister said that according to government estimates, around 400 to 500 million doses of the vaccine will be available in the country by July-August next year. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/36Qnz70

Winter arrives early in some parts of NW India; Delhi records 7.9°C

Data with regional meteorological centre, Delhi, shows that minimum temperature has dropped to single digit numbers in many north-western towns and cities from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3kRkcS6

Shivpal Yadav says may forge alliance with SP to defeat BJP in 2022 UP polls

Shivpal Yadav said that the BJP has not fulfilled any of its promises and added none of the decisions taken by the BJP government in the state and the Centre were in the interest of the country or its people. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/32WT5yU

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Britain resurrects lesbian pirates as world recasts statues

Britain unveiled a statue of two lesbian pirates on Wednesday, resurrecting a duo who “broke gender boundaries” amid a wider debate over why so few women are immortalised with monuments.

Hong Kong, world's most visited city, faces tourism bust

The Hong Kong government has ruled out an extension beyond the end of November citing the high cost, leaving many tourism-dependent businesses on the brink of collapse.

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Covid-19: Delhi orders districts to double test centres as city adds 7,546 new ...

“To ensure early detection and subsequent isolation of Covid-19 infected patients, it is felt necessary to enhance the Covid-19 testing capacity. It is therefore directed that all district magistrates will take steps to double the testing centres in all districts immediately,” read the Thursday order by special secretary (health) SM Ali. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3pJ23ts

India, China to hold another round of talks on border stand-off

The eighth round of talks between senior military commanders of the two sides, which was held in Chushul on November 6, was also joined by joint secretary (East Asia) Naveen Srivastava of the external affairs ministry. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3ffYkyu

LeT founder Hafiz Saeed gets 10-year sentence in terror financing cases

Besides Saeed, the others sentenced by the anti-terrorism court in Lahore are Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) leaders Zafar Iqbal and Yahya Mujahid, who served as JuD’s spokesperson for many years. All three have been sanctioned by the UN Security Council. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3lS870k

Joint Parl Committee grills Twitter on Kamra; row erupts over jurisdiction

In the meeting, Twitter policy head Mahima Kaul faced a barrage of questions from angry members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Data Protection Bill when she was summoned for giving “incongruous” written replies to some questions related to the bill. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2KgFH22

Non-BJP candidates not allowed to campaign, say Gupkar alliance leaders

Taking to Twitter, National Conference leader and former chief minister Omar Abdullah said, “The J&K administration is going out of its way to help the BJP & it’s recently created king’s party by locking up candidates opposed to the BJP, using security as an excuse. If the security situation isn’t conducive to campaigning what was the need to announce elections?” from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3kMGUuH

4 Jaish terrorists gunned down in J&K encounter

Two policemen of the Special Operations Group were injured in the exchange of fire, the officials said. The encounter broke out at around 4.50 am at Ban toll plaza on the Jammu-Srinagar highway following specific input, Jammu zone inspector general of police Mukesh Singh said. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2IR8wBW

Paddy procurement up amid farmers' agitation

The government has paid a minimum support price (MSP) value of Rs 54,147 crore so far to nearly 2.7 million farmers in key rice-growing states, such as Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, the data showed. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2IOrw3E

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Bhima Koregaon case: Poet Varavara Rao to be moved to hospital for 15 days

The order by a two-judge bench, comprising justices SS Shinde and Madhav Jamdar, came on a petition by Rao’s wife Hemlata who alleged that the poet’s health had drastically deteriorated and that his continued detention -- for two years now -- was a breach of his fundamental rights. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3nBh7Y7

Indian, Chinese officials to discuss Xi offer on Covid-19 vaccines development:...

Speaking at 12th BRICS summit, Xi Jinping said that China is prepared to cooperate with India and other BRICS nations in the development of vaccines against Covid-19. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2UEGrjt

Encounter between terrorists and security forces underway in Jammu's Nagrota

The gunbattle started around 5am near the toll plaza in the Ban area of Nagrota on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/38SFb4I

Bodies of 40 monkeys found in Jute bags in Telengana village

According the police, some local villagers first noticed the bodies of the monkeys after a strong stench emitted from the spot located on a hillock, and immediately informed the police and forest authorities. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2IOoLQe

Delhi: Wedding curbs back as coronavirus cases hit 500,000

Delhi has been in the grip of a third, and the deadliest yet, wave of Covid-19 infections, with latest data showing 131 more people died due to the disease -- the most number of fatalities in a 24-hour period. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3nGGUyh

India, US are committed to rule of law unlike China, say US Senators

US Senator Mark Warner said that China follows the policy of authoritarian capitalism as it allows “ferocious domestic competition until the national champion arises” and then the champion is backed by the government in the world market. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2Kld97M

Covid-19 positive Ahmed Patel's 'heath stable now,' says family

Several leaders, including Congress’s Rahul Gandhi, have extended their wishes for Patel’s well-being. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3kRZ7qV

UP teen rape victim's kin provided security

Bulandshahr district magistrate Ravindra Kumar said that the family of the girl, who belongs to the Dalit community, sought protection fearing threat to their lives. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3nCjqdz

Sudarshan News show may fan communal issues: Centre

The Centre issued a show cause notice on September 23 to the channel for an alleged violation of the programme code on September 23, eight days after the Supreme Court stayed the telecast of the remaining episodes of the controversial TV series while dealing with a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Firoz iqbal Khan. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2IJQFfP

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Punjab farmers refuse to end rail blockade

After a meeting, the farm bodies said they would consider allowing passenger trains to run in the state if the Centre started running goods trains first. The decision came five days after a meeting with Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar (agriculture) and Piyush Goyal (railways) in Delhi. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3nFGRTp

HC notice to Centre, UP on plea for release of men held for alleged PFI members...

Three men were arrested by Mathura police on October 5 and charged under various sections of the IPC, along with sections 17 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and relevant sections of the IT Act. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2UCxVSf

Army sets up winter habitat for troops in Ladakh amid border row with China

Temperatures in some pockets where the Indian Army is holding posts can dip to minus-40 degrees Celsius, with remote high-altitude areas also likely to receive up to 40 feet of snow during peak winter. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/35NAFmh

UP child molester used new gadgets to lure victims: CBI

Ram Bhavan Singh, a suspended junior engineer in the state irrigation department posted in Chitrakoot , was arrested by CBI from Banda district on Monday. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/32SrUFx

Delhi: Bad air days retreat, but next spell may not be far

An HT analysis of historical trends suggests that Delhi’s pollution status depends on a mix of meteorological, outside (such as farm fires) and local factors. As the importance of farm fires will come down for the rest of the season -- the process of stubble burning is almost over – the pollution situation will depend on the first and the third factors. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2KlH4g5

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Two Dalit sisters found dead in Uttar Pradesh

The bodies of the girls, aged 8 and 12, were retrieved from the pond late Monday evening, ASP Rajesh Kumar said. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2UDGoEw

Congress Bihar, Gujarat incharges offer to resign after poll defeat

Shaktisinh Gohil, the Congress’s Bihar incharge, and Rajeev Satav, who looks after the party affairs in Gujarat, offered to resign in the meeting, according to a Congress functionary who spoke on the condition of anonymity. This leader said that Manipur incharge Bhakta Charan Das, also attended the online meeting. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/38U7kbI

Assam groups defer economic blockade

Officials in Assam have also alleged that border pillars, demarcating the 512 km long boundary between the states, have been removed by people from Nagaland to encroach on Assamese territory. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/36DJfms

Bihar: Nitish Kumar keeps Home, new deputy Prasad gets Sushil's portfolios

Chief minister Nitish Kumar retained the home, general administration, vigilance and a clutch of other portfolios. Deputy CM Renu Devi was given the portfolios of panchayati raj, other backward classes and extremely backward classes, and industries. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3fcSWfQ

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Peace on border was basis of growth of China-India ties: Jaishankar

In an interactive session organised by Mumbai-based think-tank Gateway House, Jaishankar said the basis for the overall growth of the relationship between the two countries was peace and tranquillity along the borders. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2Ka1ZT4

Amit Shah aims at Gupkar group on 'foreign link'

The union home minister said that the “Gupkar Gang” wants to take away the rights of Dalits, women and tribal people that the Centre ensured by removing Article 370, which accorded special status to the erstwhile state, and dared Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi to clear the air on whether their party is backing the alliance. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3kN4ibC

Meerut: 2 killed, five injured in building collapse after cylinder blast

According to the police, seven people were rescued from the debris of the collapsed building and rushed to a nearby hospital; however, two of the seven succumbed to their injuries. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/38TE84u

Maharashtra govt says Varavara Rao 'fully conscious', HC seeks reports

The directions were issued after senior counsel Indira Jaising informed the court that the reports provided to the family of the 81-year-old on Tuesday afternoon did not have details of the tests conducted and lacked his neurology and urology reports. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2UEbFHD

Kerala gold smuggling: ED denies Sivasankar's allegations of pressure to name political...

The ED made the rebuttal in an affidavit filed before a principal sessions court in Kochi on an affidavit filed by Sivasankar, in which he had alleged that he was pressurized to name a few political targets of ED’s choice. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/35GK6nj

Madhya Pradesh govt to table bill against 'forced' interfaith marriage

Madhya Pradesh home minister Narottam Mishra said the Madhya Pradesh Dharm Swatantrey (freedom of religion) Bill, 2020 will be passed in the next session of the state assembly. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2UIgYFL

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Uttar Pradesh: Engineer arrested for exploiting 50 children

Rambhawan, a junior engineer with the state irrigation department, allegedly victimised children in the districts of Chitrakoot, Banda and Hamirpur. He collected and shared child sexual abuse material (CSAM) with other paedophiles using dark web and cloud services abroad, the people quoted above said on condition of anonymity. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3lK00CQ

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The Taste with Vir: Renowned chef Cyrus Todiwala's culinary journey, his restaurant...

In this week’s The Taste, Vir Sanghvi writes of the legacy of renowned chef, Cyrus Todiwala. From the chef’s early days at Taj Aquada in Goa to currently crowdfunding to reopen his well-known restaurant Café Spice Namaste in a new location, read on....

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Deadline set for digital media firms to reduce foreign investment

The details on ownership sought to include names and addresses of promoters, directors, significant beneficial owners, and shareholders. The companies have been asked to provide confirmation on compliance with pricing, documentation and reporting requirements under the FDI Policy, Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 and Foreign Exchange Management (Mode of Payment and Reporting of Non-debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3lPJBg8

Govt considering a code of conduct for TV channels, says Javadekar

Javadekar also asserted that government felt that it should not step into the regulatory domain and self-regulation by those in the profession was the ideal system, although, in the case of so-called over the top (OTT) platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, the government has effectively rejected any effort at self-regulation. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2K6UAUy

Indian govt in talks with Moderna for its Covid-19 vaccine candidate

The pharma giant Moderna announced on Monday that its coronavirus vaccine was 94.5 per cent effective, based on early results from its large ongoing study. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3f70AYV

Second phase of Malabar exercise kicks off today

The second phase of Malabar naval drills — to be conducted from November 17 to 20 — will be more elaborate and complex than the first one as it will involve the participation of Indian and American aircraft carriers. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/36FuO1r

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar chief minister for seventh time

Two BJP leaders, Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi, were sworn in as deputy chief ministers and 14 other ministers took oath, five from the Janata Dal (United), seven from the BJP, and one each from Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP). from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2Uvrjoy

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CBI files three cases of alleged land grabbing in J-K

The first is related to the alleged land grabbing in Jammu and Samba districts. “...the officers/officials of the revenue department of Jammu district had conferred undue benefits upon the illegal occupants of the state land by intentionally ignoring the laid down provisions of the Roshni Act, thereby conferring ownership rights wrongfully to selective undeserving persons,” CBI spokesperson RK Gaur said. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3pArqxp

Brics Summit: Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping to share platform again

The summit, being held against the backdrop of the pandemic, will discuss intra-Brics cooperation and key global issues such as reforming the multilateral system, measures to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 crisis, and cooperation in counterterrorism, trade, health and energy. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2IGGPLF

China-Pakistan CPEC project has long road ahead as Beijing puts hold on projects

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, whose government is criticised for being under military control, is also facing flak in his country for not prioritising and expediting big-ticket Chinese infrastructure investments, Asia Times reported. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/38QxCeD

Amid war of words among party leaders, Congress' Special Committee to meet today

The Congress is being blamed for the defeat of the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) in the recently concluded Bihar elections. In the Mahagathbandhan, the success rate of RJD and the Left parties was more than 50 per cent whereas the Congress could win only 19 seats out of 70 seats it contested. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2IKaDa6

Not interested in debate with one who's not connected with power issue: Goa minister...

Earlier, a war of words took place on social media between the chief ministers of Delhi and Goa on November 11-12, with Arvind Kejriwal accusing his Goan counterpart of ignoring local voices under “the Centre’s diktat”, in return being accused by Dr Pramod Sawant of doing “divisive politics”. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3f9nQWq

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Why blaming Congress in Bihar is a red herring

The Congress managed to win 19 out of the 70 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) it contested in these elections. In 2015, it won 27 out of the 41 it had contested. Compared to 2015, 2020 looks like an underperformance. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3pAfwnj

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Uttarakhand logs 213 fresh Covid-19 infections, 5 more patients die

Out of 68,215 people who have tested positive so far, a total of 61,950 have recovered successfully, taking the recovery rate in Uttarakhand to 90.82%. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2IvJN6c

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Kanpur man returns home after spending 8 years in Pakistan jail on espionage ch...

A smiling Shamsuddin met his sobbing daughters, and his sister lost consciousness briefly seeing the 70-year-old after such a long time. There was a Diwali-like atmosphere in the entire locality where he lived. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/36FPfLK

Lower air pollution, noise recorded in Chennai on Diwali compared to earlier ye...

The considerable reduction of pollution level and the noise level are mainly due to public co-operation following the Supreme Court’s guidelines, a statement from TNPCB said, adding awareness amid the Covid-19 pandemic could also be a factor. Studies have shown a link between poor air quality and lowered ability to recover from the coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/2UxGCx7

PM Modi to unveil 'Statue of Peace' in Rajasthan today

The 151-inch-tall statue is made of “ashtadhatu” (eight metals with copper being the major constituent) and is being installed at the Vijay Vallabh Sadhana Kendra, Jetpura, in Rajasthan’s Pali, an official statement said. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3f4CC0v

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New top story on Hacker News: What distinguishes great software engineers? [pdf]

What distinguishes great software engineers? [pdf] 15 by 7d7n | 5 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Once the Disease of Gluttonous Aristocrats, Gout Is Now Tormenting the Masses

Once the Disease of Gluttonous Aristocrats, Gout Is Now Tormenting the Masses 13 by YeGoblynQueenne | 1 comments on Hacker News.

SC to hear plea seeking removal of Andhra CM

A bench headed by Justice Uday Umesh Lalit will hear the public interest litigation that also sought an explanation from Reddy for writing a letter to CJI SA Bobde making “wild and reckless” allegations against Justice NV Ramana. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/38MHtCw

Strong political will, more public participation needed to enact firecracker ban

While some sections of the society are offended that fireworks are banned, I believe that it has also been particularly poorly handled by state governments. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/38LT2tC

PM Modi spells out India's war strategy

Modi reiterated the Indian resolve to take the battle to the enemy or extinguish the threat to India at source. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/38NmH5I

'Status not determined by posts': Giriraj Singh to Sushil Kumar Modi

“Respected Sushil ji, you are the leader, you had the post of Deputy Chief Minister, you will continue to remain the leader of BJP in the future as well, nobody’s status is determined by the post he holds,” Singh tweeted in Hindi from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3ns56UL

New top story on Hacker News: Evaluating the State of Accessibility Design in Video Games

Evaluating the State of Accessibility Design in Video Games 5 by xingyzt | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Kolkata air quality turns poorer than that on Diwali evening

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was higher than Saturday’s figure across the city. Though the air quality remained ‘poor’ in north Kolkata, it continued to be moderate elsewhere. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3ktzQmw

Maharashtra: 'Prepared to deal with Covid-19 surge,' says minister as temples set...

Religious places in Maharashtra will reopen on November 16 as per the instructions issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/3kAUK32

Religious places across Maharashtra to reopen today

Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) had on Saturday informed that all religious places including temples, shrines, churches, dargahs, etc in the state will be allowed to reopen for devotees from November 16. from Hindustan Times - india https://ift.tt/35wWt5e

New top story on Hacker News: SpaceX Starlink has some hiccups as expected, but users are impressed

SpaceX Starlink has some hiccups as expected, but users are impressed 7 by psim1 | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: SpaceX Crew-1 [video]

SpaceX Crew-1 [video] 58 by DavidSJ | 10 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Reflections on my first completed application in OCaml

Reflections on my first completed application in OCaml 7 by mseri | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Bay Area applicants flood program that pays them $10k to leave California