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Power shortages may limit the growth of AI data centres by 2027: Gartner

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) technologies is set to strain global power supplies; 40 per cent of AI data centres may face operational challenges by 2027 because of electricity shortages, says a report by Ga... read..

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M Keivom appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Djibouti

M. Keivom, currently serving as a Director in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Djibouti, according to an official press release by the MEA.... read..

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CDS Anil Chauhan highlights "three key trends" reshaping future warfare

General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), addressed an audience at the International Centre on Wednesday, highlighting the transformative changes in modern warfare driven by technological advancements.... read..

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CDS Anil Chauhan advocates 'data-driven' and 'integrated warfare' for Indian military

General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), on Wednesday addressed an audience at the International Centre, highlighting transformative changes in modern warfare driven by technological advancements.... read..

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CAQM amends GRAP Stages III & IV: Stricter measures enforced in NCR

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has amended the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), introducing stricter measures to address escalating air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).... read..

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India to be insulated from trade war between US and China: Goldman Sachs

India will be relatively insulated from the global economic shocks expected from a potential trade war between the United States and China in 2025, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.... read..

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Delhi: Two individuals open fire to rob spare parts shop near Ghonda Chowk, case registered

A robbery attempt escalated to gunfire after two youths tried to rob a spare parts shop owned by a senior citizen near Ghonda Chowk in Delhi, said officials.... read..

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USD 4.5 billion opportunity to build resilient transport systems in India by 2030: Report

A report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) highlights a USD 4.5 billion opportunity for India to strengthen its transport infrastructure against climate risks by 2030.... read..

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"Pending matters against Adani should be probed by agency under SC": AAP MP Sanjay Singh

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh said that all the pending cases against businessman Gautam Adani should be investigated by a probing agency under the Supreme Court after his enterprise Adani Group and others were charged by US prosecutors in an alleged so... read..

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"BJP can win elections only through manipulation, misuse of EVM": Congress leader Udit Raj

Congress leader Udit Raj on Thursday alleged that the BJP can only secure electoral victories through manipulation and the misuse of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).... read..

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Indian Navy highlights maritime awareness initiatives at Bali Yatra

The Indian Navy is actively participating in Bali Yatra 2024 to enhance maritime awareness among the public.... read..

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US charges Adani, Karti Chidambaram demands joint parliamentary probe into allegations

Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Karti Chidambaram on Thursday advised the government of India to come out with a "categorical statement" amid the chaos over "bribery and fraud" allegations against Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani. He demanded a joint pa... read..

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"Will win more than 40 seats in Jharkhand, Mahayuti to get 160 in Maharashtra": BJP's RP singh

As exit polls predicted victory for BJP-led NDA in Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections, Bharatiya Janata Party leader RP Singh said on Thursday that people want a double-engine government so that the Centre and state can work together and benefit people.... read..

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Adani Group denies US bribery charges as baseless, vows legal action

The Adani Group on Thursday strongly refuted bribery allegations made by the US Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission against directors of the Adani Green as baseless.... read..

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"Phenomenal accomplishment": PM Modi lauds hockey team for winning Women's Asian Champions Trophy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Women's Hockey Team on Thursday following their title win at the Bihar Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024.... read..

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Delhi BJP leaders detained during protest near Kejriwal's residence over 'Sheesh Mahal' row

Delhi BJP leaders, including President Virendra Sachdeva, and party workers were detained by the police on Thursday as they staged a protest near the residence of AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal.... read..

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Allu Arjun calls daughter Arha his "cutest joy" in adorable birthday post

Allu Arjun, who is gearing up for the release of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', treated fans to a glimpse of his "cutest joy," daughter Arha, who turned eight on Thursday.... read..

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Delhi assembly polls: AAP releases first list of 11 candidates

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) released first list of 11 candidates for the assembly elections in Delhi, which are expected to be held in early 2025.... read..

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SC suggests setting up courtroom in jail for Yasin Malik

The Supreme Court suggested on Thursday to explore setting up a makeshift courtroom in jail for conducting a trial against terror convict, Yasin Malik in two cases related to abduction and murder.... read..

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Truck-mount water sprinklers to aid Delhi's air pollution woes

Amidst the rising pollution levels in Delhi, the government has instructed the administration to use truck-mount water sprinklers to mitigate the effects of air pollution.... read..

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HC directs Delhi govt to address representation on survey of homeless population, shelter services

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Delhi Government Chief Secretary and relevant authorities to promptly address a representation requesting a comprehensive survey of Delhi's homeless population and an evaluation of existing shelter home servic... read..

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"Timing of report before Parliament session raises questions": BJP's Amit Malviya on US prosecutors charging Gautam Adani in alleged bribery case

After a US Prosecutors charges the Chairman of Adani Group, Gautam Adani, and in an alleged bribery and fraud scheme, BJP leader Amit Malviya said on Thursday that the timing of the report, just before the Parliament session and Donald Trump's "Impending"... read..

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DUSU vote counting set for November 25 following court directive

The counting of votes for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections 2024-25 will take place on November 25.... read..

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Delhi pollution: Police asks e-commerce platforms to stop online sale of firecrackers

The Delhi Police directed social media and e-commerce platforms to immediately cease the online sale and delivery of firecrackers within the National Capital Territory (NCT) amid rising air pollution levels.... read..

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Delhi: Air quality improves from 'severe' to 'very poor', citizens complain of deteriorating health

After the air quality in the national capital reeled into 'severe' and 'severe plus' category for the past few days, the level of air pollution slightly improved on Thursday as the air quality fell into to 'very poor' category with a thin layer of smog re... read..

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Stock market returns non-linear, 10 pc plus intra-year drops seen 22 times in last 25 years: Motilal Oswal

The Indian stock market has historically witnessed significant volatility, with intra-year drawdowns of 10 per cent or more recorded in 22 times out of the last 25 years, according to a recent report by Motilal Oswal.... read..

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BGT: Ponting sticks to his 3-1 prediction in favour of Australia

Former captain Ricky Ponting believes Australia will do well in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy against India and has made a 3-1 series win prediction.... read..

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Congress calls for JPC into Adani group transactions after US prosecutors charge Gautam Adani in alleged bribery case

After a US District Court in New York charged the Chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani, linking him and others to an alleged bribery and fraud scheme, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Thursday that it vindicated the demand that the Congress was ... read..

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Court issues attachment warrant of Bikaner House in Delhi

Delhi's Patiala House court has passed a warrant for attachment of Delhi's Bikaner House, which is owned by the Nagar Palika Nokha of Rajasthan.... read..

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COAS General Upendra Dwivedi discusses importance of digitized and automated systems at IAF Commanders Conference

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi, discussed the importance of a digitized, networked and automated systems in his address to the Indian Air Force (IAF) Commanders' Conference on November 18.... read..

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"Ko koi fark nahin padhta": AAP slams Union Environment Minister over pollution crisis

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, accusing him of being indifferent to the growing pollution crisis in north India.... read..

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"Kisi ko future janna ho to sir se mile": Shami fires back at Manjrekar for price tag drop remark

India's seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami took a jibe at cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar's remark on a potential drop in his price tag in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction.... read..

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"Will get more seats than what exit polls projected": BJP Mahila Morcha VP Kulkarni on Maharashtra polls

BJP Mahila Morcha National Vice President Medha Kulkarni on Thursday expressed her confidence in BJP-led Mahayuti forming the government in Maharashtra, noting that the alliance would get more seats than what the exit polls had predicted on Wednesday.... read..

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Court grants bail to Delhi police officer accused of taking bribe of Rs 10 lakhs

The Rouse Avenue court has granted bail to a Delhi Police Sub Inspector arrested by the CBI in a corruption case and accused of taking a bribe of Rs 10 lakh on behalf of an Inspector.... read..

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Confidence, bounce, movement: Bharath Arun points out factors that make Harshit "very useful" for India

Impressed with Harshit Rana's "confidence," India's former bowling coach Bharath Arun listed out qualities that make the young gun effective in Australia for the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy.... read..

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K Sanjay Murthy takes oath as Comptroller and Auditor General of India

In a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to K Sanjay Murthy as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.... read..

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"Heartiest Congratulations": JP Nadda extend wishes to PM Modi on receiving Dominica's highest national award

Union Minister and BJP President JP Nadda on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being conferred with the Dominica's highest national award, the 'Dominica Award of Honour'.... read..

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Delhi: AAP to conduct PAC meeting today; likely to announce first list of candidates

Aam Aadmi Party is set to conduct its Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting today in Delhi, ahead of the Assembly polls in the territory that is expected to be held in early 2025.... read..

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Delhi's Khan Market ranks as 22nd most expensive main street globally: Cushman & Wakefield report

Delhi's Khan Market has secured its spot as the 22nd most expensive retail street globally, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield's titled 'Main Streets Across the World'.... read..

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Rani Bagh firing: Accused arrives wearing burqa, surrenders before Delhi court

Suhail, accused in the alleged firing incident in Rani Bagh, surrendered before Delhi's Patiala House Court on Wednesday.... read..

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Will create 4 million women in the workforce over the next three years: FICCI President

FICCI President Anish Shah announced a target to create opportunities for 4 million women in the workforce over the next three years as part of its four key focus areas for Viksit Bharat. Addressing the... read..

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"Arrest him, interrogate him": Rahul Gandhi raises pitch after Gautam Adani indicted by US prosecutors in alleged bribery case

Amid alleged bribery and fraud charges by the US against Gautam Adani, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday called for Adani's arrest and said that it is "clear" and "established" that the Adani Group Chairman has broken both American and Indian laws.... read..

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Exit Polls: BJP-NDA alliance confident of forming govt in Maharashtra, Jharkhand

Political parties responded with mixed reactions to exit poll predictions for the upcoming state elections, with some embracing the forecasts as a sign of victory, and others dismissing them and calling them speculative and inaccurate.... read..

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"Report ready, will submit it on time": Waqf JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal

Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, said on Thursday that the committee's report is ready and they will submit it on time to the House.... read..

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RECPDCL transfers Khavda transmission project SPV to Power Grid Corporation of India

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of REC Limited under the Ministry of Power, has successfully handed over the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the Khavda V-A HVDC Transmission Project to Power Grid Corpor... read..

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Equities assets of Indian households are still at just 5.8 pc much lower than Property, Gold and FDs: Jefferies

Indian household asset ownership has diversified over the years but the share of equities is still very low.... read..

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Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan set to feature in Big Cricket League

The Big Cricket League (BCL) is set to debut in Surat in December. BCL provides a special opportunity for cricket fans and aspiring players to play alongside some of the greatest names in international cricket. In an exciting cricketing spectacle, Shikhar... read..

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Maharashtra polls: Amit Shah urges people to vote in large numbers, help form government that focuses on state's prosperity

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged people in Maharashtra to vote in large numbers and form a government that focuses on the prosperity of the State, safety of women and the progress of farmers.... read..

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urges Maharashtra, Jharkhand voters to participate in large numbers

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday urged the voters of Maharashtra and Jharkhand to cast their votes in their respective state assembly elections.... read..

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Gen Z and Millennials preferring Index funds over ETFs: Motilal Oswal

India's investment ecosystem is undergoing a seismic shift, with index investing gaining unprecedented traction among investors, says a report by Motilal Oswal.... read..

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BGT: Former star all-rounder Irfan Pathan backs stalwart Virat Kohli to excel in Australia

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed stalwart Virat Kohli to excel in Australia in the 'biggest Test challenge,' a trial where his competitive spirit truly shines.... read..

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