Rishi Sunak faces first no-confidence letter following cabinet rejig

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing his first vote of no confidence after firing Interior Minister Suella Braverman. Conservative Party member Andrea Jenkyns criticized Sunak for removing Boris Johnson as leader and purging the center-right from the cabinet. Jenkyns submitted the no confidence letter to "stand up and fight for true Conservatism." A vote of confidence in Sunak's leadership would be initiated if 15 percent of the party's MPs sent letters indicating their choice for a new leader. The reshuffle was triggered by Braverman's criticism of the police's handling of protests.

November 14, 2023 at 01:27AM

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3-yr-old among US hostages being held by Hamas: White House

A three-year-old American child, whose parents were killed in an attack, is among the hostages being held captive by Hamas in Gaza. President Joe Biden has raised the issue of hostages, including the child, with the leader of Qatar, who is involved in negotiations with Hamas. The US is actively working to secure the release of all American hostages. The US national security adviser and President Biden's chief Middle East adviser are traveling to the region to engage in efforts to secure the hostages' release.

November 13, 2023 at 11:46PM

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Ahead of Ram temple opening, railways races to revamp Ayodhya station

The Indian Railways is working to complete the redevelopment of Ayodhya railway station by January 15, before the installation of Ram Lalla's idol at the Ram temple. The station's architecture is inspired by the temple, and it is expected to handle around 50,000 visitors daily. The station will feature modern amenities such as shopping malls, cafeterias, and parking space. Prime Minister Modi is likely to inaugurate the station on January 22 during the Lord Ram's temple inauguration.

November 13, 2023 at 01:23AM

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4 of 5 living organ donors in India are women, 4 of 5 recipients men: Study

Data from 1995 to 2021 in India shows that for every woman who received an organ transplant, four men got transplants. Experts attribute this stark difference to economic and financial responsibilities, societal pressures, and ingrained preferences. While more men are cadaver donors, more women are living donors. The primary reasons for more women donors are the socio-economic pressure on them to be caretakers and givers in the family, and the hesitation of men, who are often the breadwinners, to undergo surgery.

November 13, 2023 at 01:16AM

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'It'll reap what it sows': Why Pakistan's harsh crackdown on Afghan migrants may backfire

November 12, 2023 at 12:54PM

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Happy Govardhan Puja: Wishes, messages, quotes, images and more

Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakoot, is a festival celebrated in India to commemorate Lord Krishna's victory over the rain god Indra. It is observed on the fourth day of the Kartika month, usually in October or November. Devotees visit temples to offer prayers, flowers, fruits, and sweets to Lord Krishna and Mount Govardhan. Families come together to enjoy a vegetarian feast and reflect on the importance of faith and the environment.

November 12, 2023 at 09:00PM

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Allot grandson flat promised to deceased man 48 yrs ago: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) to allocate a flat to a man whose family has been waiting for close to 48 years. The family was evicted from their room in 1975 and has been waiting for re-accommodation ever since. The court noted that the delay in allotment was due to a discrepancy in the size of the flat, but ruled in favor of the petitioner and ordered Mhada to allocate a 579 sq ft flat.

November 12, 2023 at 02:17AM

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Ethics panel exceeded brief: Mahua Moitra

The Ethics Committee of the Lok Sabha has sent a report to the Speaker recommending the disqualification of TMC MP Mahua Moitra in connection with the 'cash for query' scam. Moitra denies any involvement in the alleged cash or gift transactions and claims that the committee exceeded its mandate by recommending her expulsion. The Speaker is expected to take action on the report when he returns to the capital on November 14. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, who filed the complaint, argues that Moitra's admission of sharing her OTP compromises national security.

November 11, 2023 at 01:49AM

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You are playing with fire: Supreme Court to Punjab governor

The Supreme Court has criticized the governor of Punjab for withholding assent to four bills passed by the assembly, stating that he was "putting parliamentary form of government in peril". The court ruled that the session in which the bills were passed was valid and within the jurisdiction of the speaker. The court also highlighted similar grievances by the Tamil Nadu and Kerala governments against their governors and sought the home secretary's response on resolving the constitutional issues.

November 11, 2023 at 12:34AM

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59% of women detected with breast cancer after its spread

A new study has found that only 30% of women in India are diagnosed with breast cancer when the disease is still confined to the breast, while 59% are diagnosed when it has spread to nearby structures or lymph nodes. Additionally, 11% of women are diagnosed with cancer that has spread to distant parts of the body. For India, the data from 28 population based cancer registries was included in the analysis coordinated by the ICMR-NCDIR, Bengaluru. The study, conducted across 81 countries, highlights the importance of early detection and timely diagnosis.

November 11, 2023 at 12:53AM

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