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Facebook will shut down facial recognition system

Facebook Inc announced on Tuesday it is shutting down its facial recognition system which automatically identifies users in photos and videos, citing growing societal concerns about the use of such technology.

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Babar, Rizwan fifties power Pakistan to 189/2

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan produced yet another century-plus opening stand as Pakistan exploded in the back end to post a formidable 189 for two against Namibia in their Super 12 clash of the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday.

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This antibody treatment highly effective against Covid Delta variant

Monoclonal antibody therapy reduces severe disease and death in high-risk individuals infected with Delta variant of Covid-19 by 100 per cent, a study by Hyderabad based AIG Hospitals, CSIR-Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology involving other institutions has revealed.

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Modi, Nepal PM talk fighting Covid, furthering sustainable development

Modi meets Israel PM

You're the most popular man in Israel, PM Bennett tells Modi, asks him to join party

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Naftali Bennett on Tuesday shared a light moment during their maiden formal meeting here when the latter informed the Indian leader about his popularity in Israel and invited him to join his party.

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PM Modi calls for transparent finance at Biden-led COP26 event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined the need to ensure transparent climate finance as part of important aspects in infrastructure creation during a roundtable event initiated by US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the COP26 climate summit here. (PTI)

'One Sun, One World & One Grid' will not only reduce storage needs but also enhance the viability of solar projects. This creative initiative will not only reduce carbon footprints andenergy cost but also open a new avenue for cooperation between different countries and regions: PM Modi

Solar energy is totally clean andsustainable. Challenge is that this energy is only available during daytime anddependent on the weather. 'One Sun, One World & One Grid' is the solution to this problem. Through a worldwide grid, clean energy can be transmitted to anywhere and anytime: PM Modi

Technology has now given us a great alternative. It is said in Indian scriptures that the sun is the source of everything. In the new age, humans tried to advance and ended up destroying the harmony with nature: PM Modi

Industrial revolution was fueled by fossil fuels. It made nations richer but it made Earth poorer: PM Modi

With bypoll results, alarm bells ring for BJP in hill states

It is specious to gauge the political mood of a country as diverse and large as India from the results of the bypolls of 29 Assembly and three Lok Sabha seats. The results, however, are not good news for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s state governments in Himachal Pradesh and Haryana – both of which have witnessed farmers' agitations in the recent past.

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Boxing World Championships: Debutant Akash Kumar enters semis, secures India's first medal in Belgrade

The 21-year-old Akash, who is a reigning national champion, prevailed 5-0 in a fabulous performance during which his punching and showmanship were simply outstanding. (PTI)

Modi to hold virtual review meeting with districts having low Covid jab coverage on Wednesday 12pm

Tottenham appoint Antonio Conte as new manager

"We are delighted to announce the appointment of Antonio Conte as our head coach on a contract until the summer of 2023, with an option to extend," the Premier League club said in a statement.

"Antonio has won titles in Serie A, including a hat-trick of Scudettos with Juventus, the Premier League and also managed Italy, leading the Azzurri to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016." (AFP)

Anil Deshmukh will spend Diwali in ED custody

Former high-profile Maharashtra home minister and senior NCP leader Anil Deshmukh would have to spend Diwali in the custody of Enforcement Directorate.

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Amarinder Singh's party to be called Punjab Lok Congress

Punjab Lok Congress will be the name of former CM Captain Amarinder Singh's new party, the veteran leader announced on Tuesday. He also formally resigned from Congress after sending a letter to party president Sonia Gandhi.

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19 killed in attack on Kabul military hospital

At least 19 people were killed and 50 others injured in an attack on a military hospital in Kabul on Tuesday, the latest assault to rock Afghanistan since the Taliban seized power.

Two blasts struck close to the entrance of the sprawling site followed by reports of shooting inside the hospital, the Taliban and a witness said. (AFP)

Global climate talks deliver moves to cut methane, deforestation

Leaders at the COP26 global climate conferencein Glasgow have pledged to stop deforestation by the end of the decade and slash emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane. (Reuters)

PM Modi launches 'Infrastructure for Resilient Island States' for most vulnerable countries

India on Tuesday launched an ambitious initiative for developing the infrastructure of small island nations, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying it will give a new hope, a new confidence and satisfaction of doing something for the most vulnerable countries facing the biggest threat from climate change.

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Why Elon Musk is viral on Chinese social media

The posting of an ancient Chinese poem by Tesla CEO Elon Musk on social media on Tuesday has driven Chinese internet users to engage in a frenzied debate game over his meaning, with many also praising him for his knowledge of the text.

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Iran FM tests Covid positive at key moment for nuclear talks (Reuters)

Information combat: Inside the fight for Myanmar's soul

As Myanmar's military seeks to put down protest on the streets, a parallel battle is playing out on social media, with the junta using fake accounts to denounce opponents and press its message that it seized power to save the nation from election fraud, eight people with knowledge of the tactics said.

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Rahul Gandhi extends support to Virat Kohli who has been bombarded with hate speech after speaking up for Shami

PM Modi meets Bill Gates in Glasgow

2 in 3 households have no plans to burst crackers this Diwali: Survey

A majority of people, 2 in 3 households, have no plans to burst crackers this Diwali for several reasons including growing pollution and non-availability of crackers due to ban imposed by authorities, according to a survey by a community social media platform.

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Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Israel's PM Naftali Bennett in Glasgow

Explosion and gunfire heard near military hospital in Kabul: AFP News Agency

DCW takes cognisance on online rape threats to Virat Kohli's daughter

DCW takes suo-motu cognisance on reports of online rape threats to Virat Kohli's 9-month-old daughter following the INDvsPAK match. DCW asks Dy Commissioner of Police to provide them with a copy of FIR, details of accused identified & arrested, detailed action taken report by Nov 8.

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh produced before special holiday court by ED in money laundering case

Deshmukh’s arrest politically motivated, aimed at maligning MVA leaders: Nawab Malik

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh's arrest is politically motivated and aimed at maligning the image of the state’s Maha Vikas Aghadi government leaders, NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik said on Tuesday. Hitting out at the Centre, Malik, a minister in the Maharashtra government, said scaring leaders by abusing power should be stopped. “The entire action (of arresting Deshmukh) is politically motivated. It is aimed at scaring the leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance),” Malik told reporters. (PTI)

J&K to set up specialised agency for probing offences under Explosive Substances Act

Home Department, Jammu & Kashmir, has sanctionedthe constitution of a specialised agency to be called the Special Investigation Agency (SIA) for investigation and prosecution of offences, including UAPA and those under Explosive Substances Act.

How much are countries pledging to reduce emissions?

As the United Nations climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, gets underway this week, many countries have vowed to do more to fight climate change. Yet those plans still fall short of what’s needed to avoid a dangerous rise in global temperatures. Read more

Experts hail India's 2070 net zero target date

Environment experts Monday hailed as "real climate action" India's pledge to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2070, saying that by making this big promises at COP26 at Glasgow, India has put the ball in the court of developed nations to fulfil the promise of climate finance.

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4 tonnes of firecrackers seized in Delhi so far: Police

Ahead of Diwali, at least 26 people have been arrested and nearly 4,000 kilograms of firecrackers have been seized in the national capital by the Delhi Police since its ban owing to the “dangerous pollution levels” around the time of the festival in the region, officials said on Sunday.

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ED arrests former Maharashtra HM Anil Deshmukh

Former Maharashtra home minister and senior NCP leader Anil Deshmukh was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office on Monday night.

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Fire breaks out at two factories in timber market, Harni, possibly due to a firecracker explosion - ANI