‘Boycott politics never work’: South Africa President reacts to Trump’s no-show at G20; US fires sharp response

‘Boycott politics never work’: South Africa President reacts to Trump’s no-show at G20; US fires sharp response

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday said the United States had shown signs of reconsidering its G20 boycott, calling it a “positive sign” and insisting that “boycott politics never work,” even as the White House dismissed his claim as “fake news” and accused him of “running his mouth.” “In a way, we see this…

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Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1’  earns over Rs 621 crore in 50 days

Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1’ earns over Rs 621 crore in 50 days

Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1’ has achieved a phenomenal Rs 621.35 crore globally, marking a spectacular 50-day run. The prequel to the 2022 blockbuster defied expectations, with its Hindi version surprisingly outperforming the original Kannada release. This cultural phenomenon, celebrated for its storytelling and Shetty’s performance, has become a major success, solidifying the…

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Delhi Trade Fair 2025 now open to public: Dates, timings, ticket price, and other information |

Delhi Trade Fair 2025 now open to public: Dates, timings, ticket price, and other information |

Every year, lakhs of visitors walk into Pragati Maidan to experience one of India’s most anticipated trade and cultural events. The Delhi Trade Fair 2025 promises the same excitement and even more scale, with state pavilions, international exhibitors, craft markets, food courts and cultural performances all coming together in one vibrant space. Whether you want…

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Nov 21, 2025, 10:46 IST

Nov 21, 2025, 10:46 IST

After the uproar over Kolkata’s deteriorating pitch, batting coach Kotak expressed his shock regarding the extreme turn of the surface, noting that the team had envisioned a more standard track. He addressed Gambhir’s earlier comments, particularly the challenges posed by inconsistent bounce. After Gambhir says Kolkata pitch was exactly what the team wanted, batting coach…

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Pakistan’s economic forecast: GDP could grow 5%-6.5%; IMF flags corruption risks

Pakistan’s economic forecast: GDP could grow 5%-6.5%; IMF flags corruption risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighted persistent corruption challenges in Pakistan, warning that systemic weaknesses across state institutions could limit economic growth unless urgent reforms are undertaken, Dawn reported.The IMF’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment (GCDA) is a prerequisite for its executive board to approve a $1.2 billion disbursement, expected next month. The report, as…

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WB NEET PG counselling 2025: Choice filling for Round 1 begins today at wbmcc.nic.in; check details here

WB NEET PG counselling 2025: Choice filling for Round 1 begins today at wbmcc.nic.in; check details here

WB NEET PG counselling 2025: The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) will begin the counselling process for NEET PG (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate) 2025 Round 1 today, 21 November 2025, from 6 pm onwards. Candidates can enter their preferences for colleges and courses on the official website, wbmcc.nic.in.Choice filling for Round 1 will…

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AR Rahman opens up on converting to Sufism; his name was Dileep Kumar:  ‘I have studied Islam, Hinduism, Christianity. I’m a fan of all religions’

AR Rahman opens up on converting to Sufism; his name was Dileep Kumar: ‘I have studied Islam, Hinduism, Christianity. I’m a fan of all religions’

AR Rahman was actually born as Dileep Kumar Rajagopala in Madras. The iconic composer then converted to Sufism. He was also suggested this name ‘Rahman’ by a Hindu astrologer. The composer has never shied away from opening up on his faith and in a recent interview, he has spoken at length on converting to Sufism…

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“Cholesterol is only a part of the equation”: Doctor reveals hidden dangers and the plot hole no one notices

“Cholesterol is only a part of the equation”: Doctor reveals hidden dangers and the plot hole no one notices

Think having “perfect” cholesterol numbers automatically means your heart is in tip-top shape? Well, that’s a common misconception most of us fall for. You might be rocking textbook HDL and LDL levels, feeling proud, sipping your green smoothie, and assuming your arteries are sparkling clean. But here’s the kicker — cholesterol is only one piece…

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What happened to Adrian Hill on Thursday football night? Veteran referee’s injury explained from the Bills vs Texans game

What happened to Adrian Hill on Thursday football night? Veteran referee’s injury explained from the Bills vs Texans game

Adrian Hill (Image via: IG/X) Referee Adrian Hill’s sudden lower-leg injury during the Buffalo Bills–Houston Texans game on Thursday created an unusual halt in play and shifted the momentum of an already bruising matchup. The incident unfolded early in the third quarter at NRG Stadium, moments after Houston delivered yet another heavy hit on Josh…

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UAE Weather: Red and yellow fog alerts as visibility drops in Abu Dhabi and Dubai | World News

UAE Weather: Red and yellow fog alerts as visibility drops in Abu Dhabi and Dubai | World News

Dense winter fog blanketed Abu Dhabi and Dubai, reducing visibility below 1,000 metres, slowing traffic/Representative Image Fog thickened over parts of Abu Dhabi and extended into Dubai early on Friday, creating challenging conditions on the roads and slowing visibility to under a kilometre in several spots. Alongside the fog, cooler air, shifting clouds and light…

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. NEW DELHI: A new national white paper has exposed a sweeping health-insurance crisis for persons with disabilities in India, revealing that 80% still have no health cover, while 53% of those who applied were rejected by insurers — and 60% of them were given no reason at all. Based on a survey of over 5,000 people across 34 states and UTs, the report warns that millions remain locked out of basic financial protection despite clear legal safeguards.Despite constitutional mandates, judicial interventions, directives by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (2016), the white paper notes persistent challenges in current insurance products. Many cases of denial are based solely on disability status, compounded by pre-existing conditions, with evidence of such practices often failing to reach regulators or the insurance ombudsman.Released on Thursday by the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), the report calls the scale of exclusion “a rights crisis hidden in plain sight,” affecting nearly 16 crore Indians with disabilities. Applicants with autism, psychosocial disabilities, intellectual disabilities and blood disorders such as thalassemia face some of the highest rejection rates. Even those who attempt to navigate the system encounter inaccessible digital platforms, unaffordable premiums and limited awareness of available schemes.Arman Ali, executive director of NCPEDP, said the findings expose a national inequity India can no longer ignore. “Ayushman Bharat is expanding to cover all senior citizens above 70. Yet persons with disabilities — who face equal or greater health vulnerabilities — remain conspicuously excluded,” he said. “If India can include all senior citizens above 70, there is no justification to exclude persons with 21 types of disabilities without income and age criteria. India cannot afford the generational cost of this exclusion.”To close this gap, the white paper recommends immediate inclusion of all persons with disabilities under Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) without age or income criteria. It also calls for stronger coverage of mental health, rehabilitation and assistive technologies; a Disability Inclusion Committee within IRDAI; standardised premiums; and fully accessible digital and offline insurance processes. A national awareness drive is urgently needed to shift the narrative from charity to rights-based healthcare.Experts warn that the consequences of this exclusion are severe — from delayed treatment and catastrophic out-of-pocket spending to deeper poverty among already vulnerable families. As India moves toward universal health coverage, the report argues, the country cannot continue leaving millions outside the safety net.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia And Israel Launch FTA Talks; Piyush Goyal, Nir Barkat Sign Terms Of ReferenceDelhi’s Pollution Forces Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong To Cough, Stop Her Speech MidwayJaishankar Meets Afghan Commerce Minister Azizi In Delhi; Trade, Connectivity DiscussedMEA Outlines Agenda For PM Modi’s South Africa Visit For G20 Summit In JohannesburgPenny Wong’s Cricket Banter With Jaishankar Highlights Warm, Confident India-Australia PartnershipJaishankar, Penny Wong Send A Strong India-Australia Message To China And The World on Indo-PacificIFFI 2025 Opens With A Surprise As Korean Minister Sings Vande Mataram And Wins Standing OvationPiyush Goyal’s 10 D’s Pitch in Israel Recasts India As Future-Ready for Worldwide InvestmentsDelhi Student Suicide Case: Massive Protest Outside School After Note Alleges Harassment By TeachersPiyush Goyal Links India, Israel Through Shared Adversities, Predicts 7% Percent GDP Growth For FY26123Photostories10 Indian etiquette every child should learnReplace this with avocado: 7 local fruits that provide the same nutrients for less5 Japanese mindset shifts for a happier, lighter, less stressful lifeMeet the actress who once outshone Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit but saw her career collapse after a relationship with a star kid5 animals that made an epic comeback from the edge of extinctionRekha to Sharmila Tagore: 5 best celebrity-inspired saree styles for the modern mother-in-law10 nuts for kids for brain health and overall growthAkkineni Nagarjuna Rao shaping Telugu cinema with iconic performances and a magnetic presence on screenHow top Bollywood actresses are embracing a life changing new lifestyleFrom better brain function to stronger heart: 5 reasons why backward walking is excellent for you123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayBihar Minister List 2025Bihar CM Oath CeremonyGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingTravis KelceSavannah JamesGiannis AntetokounmpoTrevon DiggsJeanie BussAdin RossCandace OwensKona TakahashiKatie JohnsonOlivia Dunne

. NEW DELHI: A new national white paper has exposed a sweeping health-insurance crisis for persons with disabilities in India, revealing that 80% still have no health cover, while 53% of those who applied were rejected by insurers — and 60% of them were given no reason at all. Based on a survey of over 5,000 people across 34 states and UTs, the report warns that millions remain locked out of basic financial protection despite clear legal safeguards.Despite constitutional mandates, judicial interventions, directives by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (2016), the white paper notes persistent challenges in current insurance products. Many cases of denial are based solely on disability status, compounded by pre-existing conditions, with evidence of such practices often failing to reach regulators or the insurance ombudsman.Released on Thursday by the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), the report calls the scale of exclusion “a rights crisis hidden in plain sight,” affecting nearly 16 crore Indians with disabilities. Applicants with autism, psychosocial disabilities, intellectual disabilities and blood disorders such as thalassemia face some of the highest rejection rates. Even those who attempt to navigate the system encounter inaccessible digital platforms, unaffordable premiums and limited awareness of available schemes.Arman Ali, executive director of NCPEDP, said the findings expose a national inequity India can no longer ignore. “Ayushman Bharat is expanding to cover all senior citizens above 70. Yet persons with disabilities — who face equal or greater health vulnerabilities — remain conspicuously excluded,” he said. “If India can include all senior citizens above 70, there is no justification to exclude persons with 21 types of disabilities without income and age criteria. India cannot afford the generational cost of this exclusion.”To close this gap, the white paper recommends immediate inclusion of all persons with disabilities under Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) without age or income criteria. It also calls for stronger coverage of mental health, rehabilitation and assistive technologies; a Disability Inclusion Committee within IRDAI; standardised premiums; and fully accessible digital and offline insurance processes. A national awareness drive is urgently needed to shift the narrative from charity to rights-based healthcare.Experts warn that the consequences of this exclusion are severe — from delayed treatment and catastrophic out-of-pocket spending to deeper poverty among already vulnerable families. As India moves toward universal health coverage, the report argues, the country cannot continue leaving millions outside the safety net.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia And Israel Launch FTA Talks; Piyush Goyal, Nir Barkat Sign Terms Of ReferenceDelhi’s Pollution Forces Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong To Cough, Stop Her Speech MidwayJaishankar Meets Afghan Commerce Minister Azizi In Delhi; Trade, Connectivity DiscussedMEA Outlines Agenda For PM Modi’s South Africa Visit For G20 Summit In JohannesburgPenny Wong’s Cricket Banter With Jaishankar Highlights Warm, Confident India-Australia PartnershipJaishankar, Penny Wong Send A Strong India-Australia Message To China And The World on Indo-PacificIFFI 2025 Opens With A Surprise As Korean Minister Sings Vande Mataram And Wins Standing OvationPiyush Goyal’s 10 D’s Pitch in Israel Recasts India As Future-Ready for Worldwide InvestmentsDelhi Student Suicide Case: Massive Protest Outside School After Note Alleges Harassment By TeachersPiyush Goyal Links India, Israel Through Shared Adversities, Predicts 7% Percent GDP Growth For FY26123Photostories10 Indian etiquette every child should learnReplace this with avocado: 7 local fruits that provide the same nutrients for less5 Japanese mindset shifts for a happier, lighter, less stressful lifeMeet the actress who once outshone Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit but saw her career collapse after a relationship with a star kid5 animals that made an epic comeback from the edge of extinctionRekha to Sharmila Tagore: 5 best celebrity-inspired saree styles for the modern mother-in-law10 nuts for kids for brain health and overall growthAkkineni Nagarjuna Rao shaping Telugu cinema with iconic performances and a magnetic presence on screenHow top Bollywood actresses are embracing a life changing new lifestyleFrom better brain function to stronger heart: 5 reasons why backward walking is excellent for you123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayBihar Minister List 2025Bihar CM Oath CeremonyGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingTravis KelceSavannah JamesGiannis AntetokounmpoTrevon DiggsJeanie BussAdin RossCandace OwensKona TakahashiKatie JohnsonOlivia Dunne

NEW DELHI: A new national white paper has exposed a sweeping health-insurance crisis for persons with disabilities in India, revealing that 80% still have no health cover, while 53% of those who applied were rejected by insurers — and 60% of them were given no reason at all. Based on a survey of over 5,000…

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Nov 21, 2025, 10:32 IST

Nov 21, 2025, 10:32 IST

Aakash Chopra has revealed that he was once publicly trolled by England’s Moeen Ali after offering technical criticism of the all-rounder during the 2016 India–England Test series. Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra’s YouTube channel, the former India opener recounted how a piece of analysis led to an unexpected online dig from Moeen shortly after the Chennai…

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Market watch: Asia stocks slide as risk-off mood deepens; oil extends weekly losses

Market watch: Asia stocks slide as risk-off mood deepens; oil extends weekly losses

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian equities slumped on Friday as renewed fears around overstretched tech valuations and ambiguous US jobs data pulled investors sharply away from risk assets. The downturn came despite Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings earlier in the week, which had briefly revived confidence in the strength of the AI sector.According to news agency…

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SSC announces CHT 2025 descriptive exam date: 3,642 candidates eligible for paper II, vacancy details here

SSC announces CHT 2025 descriptive exam date: 3,642 candidates eligible for paper II, vacancy details here

The Staff Selection Commission has set December 14, 2025, for the Hindi Translator Paper II exam, following Paper I results where 3,642 candidates qualified. With vacancies now at 552, this descriptive test will assess translation and essay writing skills. Final selection hinges on combined Paper I and Paper II scores, with document verification to follow….

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Daily Lal Kitab Horoscope Today, November 21, 2025: Karma demands repayment, these zodiac signs must act responsibly

Daily Lal Kitab Horoscope Today, November 21, 2025: Karma demands repayment, these zodiac signs must act responsibly

This daily horoscope series blends Lal Kitab’s astrological wisdom with personalized guidance for each zodiac sign. It focuses on planetary influences, karmic patterns, and simple, symbolic remedies. With grounded language and cultural depth, each entry helps you align your energy, thoughts, and actions for emotional and spiritual balance. Aries Lal Kitab Horoscope Today, 21 November…

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