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Dilip Mandal triggers row with claims about Fatima Sheikh’s legacy

Author, activist Dilip Mandal stoked controversy on Thursday when he claimed that Fatima Sheikh, celebrated as one of India’s first Muslim women school teachers, never existed and was a “fabricated character” he had created.

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After Meta pullout, fact-checking partners anticipate job cuts, editorials point to global ripples

Meta’s decision this week to abandon its fact-checking programme, starting from the US, has reportedly triggered alarm bells among several fact-checking organisations. That the move comes as a response to the politics of the new regime in the US has also been apparent.

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India Readies For Mammoth Hindu Festival Of 400 Million Pilgrims

The world's largest gathering of humanity begins in India on Monday with the opening of the Kumbh Mela, a six-week Hindu festival organisers expect to attract up to 400 million pilgrims.

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India's Kumbh Mela, World's Largest Religious Gathering

Organisers of India's Kumbh Mela have prepared to host a staggering 400 million devotees at the six-week Hindu festival that starts Monday and is expected to be the largest human gathering in history.

International Business Times

Nervous 9999s: Smith opens up on milestone miss

Steve Smith admits he thought "too much" of passing the 10,000 Test runs milestone against India before falling one run short.

AAP

Easing Supply Concerns Weigh on Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Thursday closed down -0.14 (-0.73%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed down -2.10 (-0.42%). Sugar prices retreated Thursday, with NY sugar posting a 4-month nearest-futures low and London sugar posting a 2-3/4 year low. Over the past three months,...

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Sugar Prices Slide on an Improved Supply Outlook

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.26%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) is down -3.10 (-0.62%). Sugar prices today retreated, with NY sugar posting a 4-month nearest-futures low and London sugar posting a 2-3/4 year low. Over the past three months,...

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Australia announce stand-in captain for Sri Lanka series with Pat Cummins on paternity leave

Cummins is missing the series – which begins later this month – for the birth of his second child

The Independent UK

You Will Not Believe How Much This Lowly Scooter Can Tow

As many of you know, I live in the mountains of Utah. Here, where the roads bleed from pavement to gravel, the wildlife is abundant and often darts into the road, and where ruggedness is truly the one sticking point to most car purchases, there are tons of heavily capable full-size…

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India holds highest-level talks with Taliban over security concerns, trade and aid

Previously, India has only sent officials at the joint secretary level to Kabul to engage with the former militant group which now holds power in Afghanistan

The Independent UK

Jan 9, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from union minister Amit Shah’s residence

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. For episode 12, Newslaundry went to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s residence on Thursday.

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OnePlus 13 buyers in India get a warranty guarantee that feels too good to be true

The OnePlus 13's warranty guarantees in India are sure to make North American buyers just a bit jealous.

Android Central

Crowd crush at India’s Tirupati temple kills six as thousands seek entry

Dozens of others injured after thousands of devotees queue outside one of the most visited Hindu temples in south India.

Al Jazeera

India’s Tirupati temple apologises after stampede kills 6 people

Eyewitnesses say lack of security personnel to manage crowds led to tragedy

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82 cities used less than 66% of NCAP funds in the last 5 years to combat pollution

If you’ve ever lived in north India during the winter and struggled to breathe, you’re likely familiar with the acronym NCAP – the National Clean Air Programme. Launched by the environment ministry, it sets clear air targets for 131 cities that are required to reduce particulate concentration in the air.

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Sugar Prices Drop as the Dollar Rallies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Wednesday closed down -0.21 (-1.08%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed down -3.90 (-0.77%). Sugar prices on Wednesday fell to 1-week lows due to under pressure from a stronger dollar. Over the past three months, sugar prices have been...

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Sugar Prices Fall Back on Dollar Strength

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is down -0.14 (-0.72%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) is down -3.70 (-0.73%). Sugar prices today are under pressure from a stronger dollar. Over the past three months, sugar prices have been trending lower. Last Tuesday, NY sugar...

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LS Speaker Om Birla highlights India's electoral excellence in meeting with Speaker of UK House of Commons

On this occasion, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also extended new year greetings to Lindsay Hoyle and congratulated him on his election as the Speaker, House of Commons, for the second time. Read further on Dynamite Nes:

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IndiaAI, Microsoft collaborate to harness potential of AI

IndiaAI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft to drive the adoption and development of artificial intelligence (AI) in India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian Army prepares blueprint for 'Year of Reforms'

In a landmark announcement on January 1, 2025 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Microsoft reveals billion-dollar cloud and AI investment plan in India

Satya Nadella confirms $3 billion Microsoft investment to help equip India with artificial intelligence skills.

The Independent UK

Michael Atherton pinpoints where England can expose ‘vulnerable’ Australia in Ashes

The former England skipper has highlighted where Australia must improve after a mixed series against India

AAP

Scott Boland cracks top 10 in ICC bowling rankings

Pace ace Scott Boland has rocketed 29 places on the ICC's bowling rankings after a stellar performance in the decisive Test against India.

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Jan 8, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from the Commission for Air Quality Management’s office

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. For episode 11, Newslaundry went to the Commission for Air Quality Management's office on Wednesday.The PM 2.5 reading at the commission’s office was around 150, and PM 10 about 170. Importantly, the…

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‘Economically dynamic India is Manmohan Singh’s legacy’: Financial Times chief economics commentator

British outlet Financial Times’ chief economics commentator Martin Wolf has termed “today’s economically dynamic India” as former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s legacy.

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