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A 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' test: Risks of reforms without consultation

Between the farm laws and Agnipath, you could say the Modi government erred in taking its most loyal constituencies for granted: Hindi-heartland farmers and soldiers

Beijing opposes US sanctions on two Chinese firms, vows to hit back

Beijing accused Washington of imposing discriminatory restrictions on Chinese firms and urged it to reverse the measures, after the US expanded sanctions targeting foreign businesses linked to Cuba

Freedom of expression cannot justify demeaning women on OTT: NCW chief

NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar said entertainment platforms must uphold women's dignity, flagging concerns over the portrayal of sexism, violence, domestic abuse and drug use in streaming content

Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' at 364; GRAP Stage 3 curbs remain in force

Delhi's AQI stood at 364 at 9:30 am on Saturday, with three monitoring stations recording severe pollution levels, a day after CAQM invoked GRAP Stage 3 ahead of Diwali

India should scrap capital gains tax on foreign investors: Edelweiss chief

Edelweiss Financial Services Chairman Rashesh Shah said scrapping capital gains tax for FPIs could help revive inflows into Indian equities and support the rupee amid heavy overseas selling

US offers $20 million reward for information on Iran's nuclear programme

State Department's Rewards for Justice programme is offering up to $20 mn and possible relocation for information on Iran's nuclear facilities, equipment and personnel, including nuclear scientists

South Africa mourns Indian-origin TV pioneer Ramprakash Gopidayal

Popularly known as Ramu, Gopidayal launched SABC's first television programme for the Indian community, 'Impressions', in 1986 and helped create opportunities for Indian-origin women in broadcasting

Houston mayor limits police cooperation with ICE after Democrats' win

Mayor John Whitmire ordered police to stop contacting immigration officials solely on suspicion of illegal immigration, saying the move would reduce fear in the community

Canada to grant permanent residency to 200,000 temporary residents by 2027

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government plans a one-time transition for up to 200,000 temporary residents to permanent status by the end of 2027, over and above its annual immigration targets

SpaceX director Donald Harrison resigns from board a day after US election

Harrison, who joined SpaceX's board in 2015 as part of Google's investment, stepped down on November 4. The exit comes as independent directors of SpaceX and Tesla consider a potential merger

Trump names Stephen Miller as chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

Trump is reshuffling his White House team days after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, elevating immigration hardliner Stephen Miller

Mohammed Shami retires from Tests: A legacy of seam, swing and 229 wickets

From Johannesburg with the ball to Lord's with the bat, Mohammed Shami leaves Tests with 229 wickets in 64 matches. The 36-year-old will continue playing white-ball cricket.

Man with gun arrested near White House over alleged plot to kill Trump

The US Secret Service said Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos was arrested after officers found three firearms and ammunition in his vehicle

Iran distributes iodine tablets near nuclear sites amid US strike fears

Tehran has begun distributing iodine tablets to residents living within 2-3 km of nuclear facilities as concerns grow over possible US strikes

Trump, Qatar's emir discuss West Asia de-escalation; 30 killed in Yemen

The call with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani focused on efforts to end regional tensions through a comprehensive agreement, as Qatar continues to mediate between Washington and Tehran

NZ vs IND 2nd ODI live streaming: Where to watch today's cricket match?

India won the toss and opted to field against New Zealand in the second ODI, with live telecast on Sony Sports Network and streaming on the SonyLIV app and website

Wall Street rebounds as chip stocks rally after heavy AI-related selloff

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed higher, led by technology and semiconductor stocks, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index gaining 4.2%. All three major US indexes, however, posted weekly losses

China says discussions underway on Xi, Trump and Putin trilateral meeting

Beijing says it is in communication with relevant parties over a possible meeting of the three leaders on the sidelines of this month's APEC summit in Shenzhen, though no final decision has been made

Iran reviewing Qatar's proposals on nuclear deal with US amid war

Iran is examining proposals from Qatar to address differences with US over its nuclear programme, but remains unwilling to negotiate with Trump administration until its ceasefire conditions are met

US carries out fresh targeted strikes on Iran's air defences: Trump

Trump described Friday's military action as 'minor', saying American forces destroyed an Iranian anti-aircraft system in minutes. Explosions were reported on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz