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Centre approves increasing MGNREGA work limit to 150 days in J&K for FY26
L-G Sinha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan for increasing the MGNREGA work limit
 "Centre approves increasing MGNREGA work limit to 150 days in J&K for FY26")
US court orders Byju to pay over $1 bn on petition of Alpha, GLAS Trust
The judgment directed Byju to provide a full and accurate accounting of the Alpha Funds and any proceeds thereof, such as the Camshaft LP Interest, including each and every subsequent transfer
 "US court orders Byju to pay over $1 bn on petition of Alpha, GLAS Trust")
FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-Budget meet with energy, infra leaders
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday chaired her tenth pre-budget consultation, engaging key leaders from the energy and infrastructure sectors ahead of Union Budget 2026-27
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IND vs SA 2nd Test live streaming: Where to watch Day 1 in Guwahati today?
Rishabh Pant becomes only the second wicketkeeper to lead India in Tests after MS Dhoni, who captained in 60 matches between 2008 and 2014.
 "IND vs SA 2nd Test live streaming: Where to watch Day 1 in Guwahati today?")
Applying for PR in the UK? New rules extend eligibility criteria to 10 yrs
Government proposes sweeping changes to settlement rules, shifting the standard qualifying period to 10 years while adding new criteria and varied routes
 "Applying for PR in the UK? New rules extend eligibility criteria to 10 yrs")
Asia Cup Rising Stars final date and time, teams qualified, live streaming
The grand finale between Pakistan A and Bangladesh A will take place on November 23 (Sunday) in Doha.
 "Asia Cup Rising Stars final date and time, teams qualified, live streaming")
Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress after fallout with Trump
Greene was among the Republicans who led the legislative effort to compel the Justice Department to release the files of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein
 "Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress after fallout with Trump")
TPG, Warburg in talks to buy over $500 million stake in Sirion Labs
The transaction highlights investor interest in artificial intelligence-based digital businesses that automate processes and reduce employee time spent on procedural tasks
 "TPG, Warburg in talks to buy over $500 million stake in Sirion Labs")
Spacetech major Agnikul raises $17 mn in funding round at $500 mn valuation
The company will use this capital in scaling production units of aerospace and rocket components and advance its stage-recovery programme
 "Spacetech major Agnikul raises $17 mn in funding round at $500 mn valuation")
Loss of US intelligence may harm Ukraine more than a halt in weapons
If the Trump administration makes good on its threat, the effects on Ukraine might not be immediate but could eventually be disastrous
 "Loss of US intelligence may harm Ukraine more than a halt in weapons")
Who was Wg Cdr Namansh Syal, the IAF pilot killed in Dubai Tejas crash?
Wing Commander Namansh Syal, 37, was performing a low-level aerobatic manoeuvre when the LCA Mk-1 went down; IAF has ordered court of inquiry as Himachal mourns loss of its decorated officer
 "Who was Wg Cdr Namansh Syal, the IAF pilot killed in Dubai Tejas crash?")
AUS vs ENG 1st Test live streaming: Where to watch Day 2 action today?
As Day 2 approaches, England will hope their bowlers respond with the same intensity Australia showed.
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I'd 'feel comfortable' in Mamdani's New York, says Trump after 1st meeting
Trump adopted a conciliatory tone with Mamdani at the White House, vowing not to cut funds and highlighting common ground on rent, utilities and housing
 "I'd 'feel comfortable' in Mamdani's New York, says Trump after 1st meeting")
Italy wins Moody's upgrade for 1st time since 2002 on political stability
In August 2022, Moody's even skewed its assessment of the euro zone's third-biggest economy toward a dramatic move to junk by shifting its outlook to negative
 "Italy wins Moody's upgrade for 1st time since 2002 on political stability")
PM Modi, Australia's Albanese meet on sidelines of G20 Summit, discuss ties
During their meeting, PM Modi and PM Albanese noted that regular high-level engagements have added significant momentum to the relationship between India and Australia
 "PM Modi, Australia's Albanese meet on sidelines of G20 Summit, discuss ties")
UN chief Antonio Guterres urges G20 to use power to ease global suffering
Guterres made the remarks at a media briefing shortly after arriving in Johannesburg on Friday to participate in the G20 Leaders' Summit for the next two days
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Brazil's ex-Prez Bolsonaro seeks house arrest for prison time citing health
Bolsonaro has been hospitalised multiple times since being stabbed at a campaign event before the 2018 presidential election
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Ten dead as 5.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Dhaka, parts of Bangladesh
Media reports suggested that in the industrial town on the outskirts of the capital Gazipur alone, at least 100 workers were injured at different units as they tried to rush out of buildings
 "Ten dead as 5.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Dhaka, parts of Bangladesh")
US plan for Ukraine could form basis for final peace settlement, says Putin
The US plan contains many of Putin's longstanding demands while offering limited security guarantees to Ukraine
 "US plan for Ukraine could form basis for final peace settlement, says Putin")
Very productive meeting: Trump praises Zohran Mamdani in warm welcome
Mamdani said the two spoke about issues such as rent, groceries, utilities, affordability, the cost of living crisis and housing
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