Nov 12, 2025, 11:08 IST

Nov 12, 2025, 11:08 IST

England captain Ben Stokes with coach Brendon McCullum. (Getty Images) England captain Ben Stokes has hit back at criticism over his team’s limited preparation for the upcoming Ashes series against Australia, saying the squad has done “everything possible” to be ready for the challenge of winning a Test Down Under for the first time in…

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Health hazard: Children file 43% of pollution-related health insurance claims; Delhi, Bengaluru lead cases

Health hazard: Children file 43% of pollution-related health insurance claims; Delhi, Bengaluru lead cases

Children have emerged as the most vulnerable group to India’s worsening air pollution, with nearly half of all pollution-related health insurance claims coming from those under the age of ten, according to a new report by Policybazaar.As cited by news agency ANI, the report revealed that 43 per cent of all pollution-linked insurance claims were…

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Paresh Rawal’s ‘The Taj Story’ earns just Rs 17 lakhs on Tuesday |

Paresh Rawal’s ‘The Taj Story’ earns just Rs 17 lakhs on Tuesday |

Paresh Rawal’s ‘The Taj Story’ faces a significant box office dip in its second week, with collections plummeting on Tuesday despite usual discount days. After a strong weekend, the film’s weekday performance has faltered, raising doubts about its theatrical run. Despite this, the movie has already achieved profitability for its makers. Paresh Rawal’s controversial film…

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How a simple mix of jaggery and warm water can help cleanse your lungs in polluted cities |

How a simple mix of jaggery and warm water can help cleanse your lungs in polluted cities |

As air pollution continues to intensify across India, respiratory health has emerged as a pressing national concern. The thick winter smog that blankets Delhi, Lucknow, and other major cities each year leaves air quality indices oscillating between “very poor” and “severe.” Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides infiltrate deep into the lungs, triggering cough,…

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Uttarakhand has been awarded the “Top Achievers Award” under the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) 2024, securing top achievements in five major reform categories. This recognition highlights the state’s significant progress in Ease of Doing Business, moving from 23rd in 2015 to a national leader. The state’s focus on digitisation and investor facilitation has transformed its business ecosystem. Uttarakhand honoured with top achievers award under BRAP 2024 (Image credits: ANI) NEW DELHI: Uttarakhand has been honoured with the “Top Achievers Award” under the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) 2024 across five major reform categories, marking the highest number of top achievements received by any state or union territory in the country.The announcement was made on Tuesday during the Industry Conclave 2025 held in New Delhi.The award was presented to Uttarakhand’s industries secretary VinayShankar Pandey and director general & commissioner industries Saurabh Gaharwar by union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal in recognition of the state’s outstanding performance under BRAP 2024. Union minister of state for commerce and industry Jitin Prasada was also present on the occasion. Uttarakhand has been recognised as a top-performing state in the areas of Business Entry, Construction Permit Enabler, Environmental Registration, Investment Enabler, and Labour Regulation Enabler. This marks a significant milestone in the state’s Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) journey, which began in 2015 when the state ranked 23rd, and has now emerged as a national leader under BRAP 2024.Receiving the award, Pandey said that “earning the top position in five key reform areas under the leadership and continuous guidance of chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is a moment of great pride for Uttarakhand. The journey from 23rd position in 2015 to becoming a top national performer today reflects the state’s progress in transparency, efficiency, and investor-centric governance.”He added that Uttarakhand has transformed its business facilitation ecosystem through complete digitisation of approval processes, covering the entire life cycle from application submission and online payments to real-time tracking, final approvals, renewals, and incentive disbursements. “Currently, over 200 services across more than 20 departments are offered online through the state’s Single Window System, reducing physical touchpoints and enhancing transparency. Key departments such as Revenue, Labour, Pollution Control Board, Development Authorities, Forest, Irrigation, Jal Sansthan, and Power are integrated into this system.”To further support investors, the state has established the Uttarakhand society for promotion of investment, startup and entrepreneurship (UK-SPISE), which provides dedicated assistance and complete project facilitation. “The state is focused on simplifying business processes and promoting sustainable and inclusive development to ensure investment growth while maintaining ecological balance”.Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the state aims to become one of India’s leading destinations for industrial investment. “The Top Achiever recognition under BRAP 2024 reflects the state’s policy transparency, industry-friendly environment, and growing investor confidence. Industrial development is creating new opportunities for prosperity and youth employment in the state. Achieving a top position in BRAP 2024 will attract more investment to Uttarakhand and give a new momentum to the state’s economic growth”. 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Uttarakhand has been awarded the “Top Achievers Award” under the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) 2024, securing top achievements in five major reform categories. This recognition highlights the state’s significant progress in Ease of Doing Business, moving from 23rd in 2015 to a national leader. The state’s focus on digitisation and investor facilitation has transformed its business ecosystem. Uttarakhand honoured with top achievers award under BRAP 2024 (Image credits: ANI) NEW DELHI: Uttarakhand has been honoured with the “Top Achievers Award” under the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) 2024 across five major reform categories, marking the highest number of top achievements received by any state or union territory in the country.The announcement was made on Tuesday during the Industry Conclave 2025 held in New Delhi.The award was presented to Uttarakhand’s industries secretary VinayShankar Pandey and director general & commissioner industries Saurabh Gaharwar by union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal in recognition of the state’s outstanding performance under BRAP 2024. Union minister of state for commerce and industry Jitin Prasada was also present on the occasion. Uttarakhand has been recognised as a top-performing state in the areas of Business Entry, Construction Permit Enabler, Environmental Registration, Investment Enabler, and Labour Regulation Enabler. This marks a significant milestone in the state’s Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) journey, which began in 2015 when the state ranked 23rd, and has now emerged as a national leader under BRAP 2024.Receiving the award, Pandey said that “earning the top position in five key reform areas under the leadership and continuous guidance of chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is a moment of great pride for Uttarakhand. The journey from 23rd position in 2015 to becoming a top national performer today reflects the state’s progress in transparency, efficiency, and investor-centric governance.”He added that Uttarakhand has transformed its business facilitation ecosystem through complete digitisation of approval processes, covering the entire life cycle from application submission and online payments to real-time tracking, final approvals, renewals, and incentive disbursements. “Currently, over 200 services across more than 20 departments are offered online through the state’s Single Window System, reducing physical touchpoints and enhancing transparency. Key departments such as Revenue, Labour, Pollution Control Board, Development Authorities, Forest, Irrigation, Jal Sansthan, and Power are integrated into this system.”To further support investors, the state has established the Uttarakhand society for promotion of investment, startup and entrepreneurship (UK-SPISE), which provides dedicated assistance and complete project facilitation. “The state is focused on simplifying business processes and promoting sustainable and inclusive development to ensure investment growth while maintaining ecological balance”.Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the state aims to become one of India’s leading destinations for industrial investment. “The Top Achiever recognition under BRAP 2024 reflects the state’s policy transparency, industry-friendly environment, and growing investor confidence. Industrial development is creating new opportunities for prosperity and youth employment in the state. Achieving a top position in BRAP 2024 will attract more investment to Uttarakhand and give a new momentum to the state’s economic growth”. 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Uttarakhand honoured with top achievers award under BRAP 2024 (Image credits: ANI) NEW DELHI: Uttarakhand has been honoured with the “Top Achievers Award” under the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) 2024 across five major reform categories, marking the highest number of top achievements received by any state or union territory in the country.The announcement was…

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Shubman Gill’s gruelling season rolls on

Shubman Gill’s gruelling season rolls on

The ‘workload management’ buzzword in Indian cricket doesn’t seem to apply to Shubman Gill at the moment. (AFP Photo) Being Shubman Gill must be exhilarating and exhausting at the same time. Only 25, he is the face of Indian cricket, tasked with overseeing an era of transition as both Test and ODI captain. That means…

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Sobhita Dhulipala praises Vetrimaaran and Anurag Kashyap’s controversial film ‘Bad Girl’, gives a loud shoutout to Varsha Bharath

Sobhita Dhulipala praises Vetrimaaran and Anurag Kashyap’s controversial film ‘Bad Girl’, gives a loud shoutout to Varsha Bharath

After a strong theatrical run, ‘Bad Girl’, the much-discussed Tamil coming-of-age film, is now streaming on digital platforms. Directed by debutant Varsha Bharath, the film has been winning hearts across the internet. Among its admirers is actress Sobhita Dhulipala, who took to social media to share her heartfelt praise for the film. Sobhita’s emotional note…

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5 common signs of worms that adults often ignore

5 common signs of worms that adults often ignore

Skin issues like breakouts, new rashes, or itchy spots are typically attributed to diet, hormones or stress. But some worm infections can have skin manifestations. For instance, the condition known as Cutaneous larva migrans (caused by hookworm larvae) produces winding, itchy tracks on the skin. While that’s a more “external” form of migration, even intestinal…

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Daily Lal Kitab Horoscope Today, November 12, 2025: Sudden emotional shift coming, these zodiac signs may feel drained

Daily Lal Kitab Horoscope Today, November 12, 2025: Sudden emotional shift coming, these zodiac signs may feel drained

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, 12 November…

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Hongqi bridge collapses: Newly constructed bridge in China falls apart, splashes into river — watch

Hongqi bridge collapses: Newly constructed bridge in China falls apart, splashes into river — watch

Just months after its opening, a portion of a highway bridge in China’s Sichuan province collapsed on Tuesday, giving in to a combination of a landslide and apparent structural weakness.The Hongqi bridge in Maerkang, is a 758-metre-long span on a national highway designed to improve travel between Sichuan, China’s central regions, and Tibet, Reuters reported.Footage…

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Can you return to UAE after being deported? Everything to know about laws, process, and exceptions | World News

Can you return to UAE after being deported? Everything to know about laws, process, and exceptions | World News

A deported foreigner may apply to the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship to lift the deportation order and seek permission to return to the UAE/ AI Image for illustration What is deportation? Deportation refers to the legal removal of a non-citizen from a country. In the UAE, deportation is a serious measure that applies…

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Supreme Court permits Rs 450 cr Naval Hq expansion project in Cantt area | India News

Supreme Court permits Rs 450 cr Naval Hq expansion project in Cantt area | India News

Maritime Operations Centre and Communication Centre to be located there NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave go ahead to the Naval Headquarters to commence its Rs 450 crore strategic project ‘Nausena Bhawan, Maritime Operation Centre and Communication Centre’ in Delhi Cantonment area after Central Empowered Committee (CEC) cleared it saying even though the…

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‘Back home in whites’: BCCI shares stunning behind-the-scenes video of Team India’s Test prep at Eden Gardens – WATCH | Cricket News

‘Back home in whites’: BCCI shares stunning behind-the-scenes video of Team India’s Test prep at Eden Gardens – WATCH | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: With just two days left for the first Test against South Africa, the BCCI on Wednesday morning shared a captivating video montage capturing Team India’s intense preparation at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The clip, posted on the board’s social media platforms, offers fans a…

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IB ACIO Grade II Tech Recruitment 2025: Registration ends soon; apply online before deadline at mha.gov.in

IB ACIO Grade II Tech Recruitment 2025: Registration ends soon; apply online before deadline at mha.gov.in

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will soon close the registration process for the Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) Grade II/Technical recruitment. Candidates who have not yet applied must do so before the deadline at mha.gov.in. The online application window, which opened on October 25, 2025, will close on November…

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