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Shafali Verma Dropped from India Women’s ODI Squad for Australia Tour

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India’s opening batter, Shafali Verma, has been left out of the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia next month due to her ongoing struggles with the bat. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed the squad for the three-match series, which will be held in Australia in December. With Verma dropped, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh returns to the squad after missing the previous home series against New Zealand due to her board exams. Ghosh is joined by Priya Punia, Harleen Deol, legspinner Minnu Mani, and pacer…

Apple to Discontinue iCloud Backups for Older Devices: Check Your iOS Version Before Dec 18

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If you own an older iPhone or iPad, it’s important to check your device’s software version before December 18, 2024. Apple has announced that it will stop supporting iCloud backups for devices running iOS 8 or earlier. If you don’t update your device, any unsynced data will be deleted, and you won’t be able to back up your files in the future. Here’s what you need to know to protect your important data: Which Devices Are Affected? Starting December 18, 2024, iCloud backups will only be available for devices running…

US Expands H-2B Visa Program for 2025, Offering Thousands of Additional Work Visas

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Washington: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) have announced a significant expansion of the H-2B visa program for Fiscal Year 2025. An additional 64,716 visas will be made available, bringing the total to 130,716 visas for the year, up from the standard 66,000 allocated by Congress. This marks the third consecutive year of H-2B visa increases, a move designed to support US businesses and ensure that labor shortages are addressed. DHS Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas emphasized that this expansion would not only meet the…

Hindus seek incorporation of Gita wisdom along with Bible in Texas schools

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Hindus feel that it is fine to incorporate Bible teachings in Texas elementary public schools as long as wisdom from ancient Sanskrit scripture Bhagavad-Gita is also included. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who has read invocations in Fort Worth City Council and US Senate and US House of Representatives, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Bhagavad-Gita was a historically significant document, recognized throughout the world, and was a treasure that should be taught in elementary public school classrooms in Texas. This sacred text was plainly the word of…

Gym trainer Bilal gropes woman under guise of coaching, viral clip triggers fury

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A viral video circulating on social media has ignited widespread outrage, exposing alleged inappropriate conduct by a gym instructor in Delhi. The video showcases a male trainer, identified as Bilal Ahmed Khan, allegedly groping a woman under the guise of offering coaching assistance in a gym. The footage, originally shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), shows the trainer inappropriately touching a female gym-goer under the pretense of helping her maintain proper form during her workout. The incident reportedly took place in a gym located in Krishna Nagar, owned…

Champions Trophy 2025: ICC pushes for hybrid model as Pakistan faces resistance from India

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) officials are trying to urge the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to work towards the hybrid model for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy next year through back-channel talks, as per sources. Sources said that back-channel talks are going on to make PCB understand why the hybrid model is the best way to go for the tournament and why there cannot be an ICC tournament without the Indian cricket team. The sources have also said that top ICC officials are trying to get Pakistan stop making any…

Lenovo Expands Retail Presence by launching its 22ndexclusive store in Kottayam

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Reinforces Kerala’s standing as a key growth market for Lenovo India Kottayam, November 19, 2024: Lenovo, the global technology leader, today announced the launch of its new Exclusive Store in Kottayam, strengthening its retail footprint in India. The store offers an extensive selection of Lenovo devices. This opening marks Lenovo’s 22nd exclusive store in Kerala and the 121stin South India, highlighting the brand’s commitment to regional growth. Situated at Kottayam’s prime location, the store is strategically positioned to meet the needs of tech enthusiasts and IT professionals alike. Shailendra Katyal,…

UST Yummy Aid 2024 Culinary Fest Garners Huge Success; Sale Proceeds of Rs 4.7 Lakhs Will Go for Charity Causes

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Thiruvananthapuram, 19 November 2024: A wide range of delicacies took centre stage as enthusiastic employees at the UST Thiruvananthapuram campus came together yet again, for this year’s edition of Yummy Aid, the annual culinary festival-cum-fund raising event, on November 18, Monday. The 11th edition of the annual fundraising event was organised at the UST Thiruvananthapuram Campus by NowU (Network of Women USsociates) an internal volunteer organization that facilitates the development and executive mentoring of the company’s women employees. Yummy Aid 2024 went on to be a grand success with the…

Modern day holocaust? Delhi chokes under severe plus with 500 AQI; universities, schools shut down physical classes

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New Delhi: The air quality in Delhi and its neighboring cities—Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram—reached alarming levels on Tuesday morning, November 19, with several Air Quality Index (AQI) stations touching the 500-mark, categorized as “severe plus.” This marked the seventh consecutive day of dense smog engulfing the National Capital Region (NCR), raising serious health concerns. Universities Move to Online Classes Amid Hazardous Conditions Amid the deteriorating air quality, Delhi University announced a shift to online classes until November 23, while Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) extended virtual learning till November 22. Both…

Biden pledges USD 50 million to Amazon fund, unveils new climate measures

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Washington:  U.S. President Joe Biden announced major climate initiatives on Sunday in a bid to fight against climate change. President Biden, who is in Brazil to attend the G20 Summit scheduled to be held on Monday in Rio De Janeiro, visited the Amazon rainforest on Sunday and became the first US sitting president to do so. Addressing the press after his visit, Biden promised an additional 50 million dollars as a contribution to the Amazon fund. The US has previously contributed 50 million dollars. During the address, Biden stated that…