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National

No lockdown plan, may impose restrictions in marketplaces to prevent COVID-19 spread: Sisodia

New Delhi: Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Wednesday the Delhi government has no plan to impose a lockdown but may press some restrictions in market areas for some days to prevent the spread of COVID-19, if such a need arises.

Man killed over love affair in UP

A 20-year-old man was killed allegedly by his friend here over a love affair with a woman, police said on Wednesday.

Senior IPS officer D K Thakur appointed as Lucknow police commissioner

In a major reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh government appointed senior IPS officer Dhruva Kant Thakur as the new police commissioner of Lucknow, replacing Sujit Pandey.

Delhi's air quality 'moderate', no sudden change likely

New Delhi: Delhi''s air quality was recorded in the moderate category on Wednesday morning, while government agencies said no significant change is likely in the next three to four days.

Pak Rangers target border posts along IB in JK's Kathua

Pakistani Rangers opened fire on forward posts and hamlets along the International Border in Hiranagar sector of Jammu and Kashmir''s Kathua district, officials said on Wednesday.

International

Singapore needs more talent for growth of tech industry: PM Lee

Singapore: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said the country needs more talent in technology and hoped that a newly-announced work pass will help it attract "highly accomplished" individuals in the field, a media report said on Wednesday.

Transfer of power will be orderly and happen right on time: top Republican leader

The transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden''s administration would be "orderly" and happen "right on time," according to a top Republican leader and Senator Mitch McConnell.

Toilet paper limits, empty shelves are back as virus surges

Looking for toilet paper? Good luck. A surge of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. is sending people back to stores to stockpile again, leaving shelves bare and forcing retailers to put limits on purchases.

Biden and Harris receive briefing from national security experts

Washington: US President-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris have received a briefing from the national security experts about the diplomatic, defence and intelligence challenges facing the country.

China has no theological basis to pick the next Dalai Lama: US

China has no theological basis to pick the next Dalai Lama, according to a top US diplomat, asserting that the Tibetan Buddhists have successfully picked their spiritual leader for hundreds of years.

Business

Rupee rises for 3rd day, up 27 paise to 74.19 per USD

Mumbai: The rupee continued its winning run for the third session in a row on Wednesday, spurting 27 paise to settle at 74.19 against the US dollar amid unabated foreign fund inflows and a weak greenback overseas.

Sensex crosses 44,000 mark in opening trade; Nifty tests 12,900

Mumbai: Equity benchmark Sensex crossed the 44,000 mark for the first time in early trade on Wednesday, tracking gains in financial stocks amid largely positive cues from other Asian markets and persistent foreign fund inflow.

Rupee opens on flat note against US dollar

The rupee opened on a flat note and was trading in a narrow range against the US dollar in opening session on Wednesday as rising COVID-19 cases in the US and Europe offset positive sentiments surrounding the progress on the vaccine front.

Lakshmi Vilas Bank shares tank 20 pc after getting placed under moratorium

Shares of Lakshmi Vilas Bank on Wednesday tanked as much as 20 per cent to hit its lowest permissible trading limit on Wednesday after the government placed the lender under a one-month moratorium and superseded its board. The scrip cracked 20 per cent on BSE to hit its lower circuit limit of Rs 12.4.

TCG Digital and Lummus Tech form JV

The Chatterjee Group (TCG) group controlled Lummus Technology and TCG Digital on Wednesday announced a strategic joint venture to explore and harness technology opportunities in the refining, petrochemical, and gas processing market in India.

Ford to revamp Detroit book warehouse into innovation hub

Ford Motor Co. has revealed plans to transform a long-vacant book warehouse into a hub for automobile innovation in Detroit''s oldest neighbourhood.

Legal

HC directs DU to give details of OBE results declaration course wise

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the Delhi University to give details of the courses whose results for Open Book Examination (OBE) have been declared and inform it by when the results of the remaining courses will be declared as the exams were conducted way back in August.

Jammu and Kashmir HC orders release of separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed the detention order of separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat and directed the administration to release him forthwith if he is not required in any other case.

Espionage case: Court dismisses bail plea of freelance journalist

A Delhi court has denied bail to freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma arrested under stringent Official Secret Act on espionage charge.

Maha govt agrees to shift Varavara Rao to Nanavati Hospital

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday agreed to shift jailed poet-activist Varavara Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to the Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai for treatment for 15 days.

SC allows UP govt to fill up 69,000 posts for teachers as per results declared in May

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the Uttar Pradesh government to fill up vacancies of 69,000 assistant basic teachers in the state as per results declared by it in May.

Tata-Mistry case: SC fixes matter for final hearing on Dec 2

The Supreme Court Wednesday listed for final hearing on December 2 the cross appeals filed by Tata Sons and Cyrus Investments against appellate tribunal NCLAT''s order which had restored Cyrus Mistry as the executive chairman of the over USD 100 billion salt-to-software Tata conglomerate.

Entertainment

Shah Rukh Khan begins shoot for Siddharth Anand's next

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Wednesday started shooting for his next film, to be helmed by "War" director Siddharth Anand, according to a source close to the project.

Ariana Greenblatt boards Adam Driver's '65'

Los Angeles: Child star Ariana Greenblatt has joined actor Adam Driver in Sony''''s upcoming sci-fi feature "65".

Let's do this: John Boyega game to be the next James Bond

"Star Wars" alum John Boyega has shown interest in succeeding Daniel Craig as the next James Bond, provided filmmaker Steve McQueen is attached to direct the new film.

Bella Thorne shooting for teen movie 'Time Is Up' in Italy

Actor- Bella Thorne is filming high school romance drama "Time Is Up" in Rome with Italian pop star Benjamin Mascolo.

Sports

Wriddhiman back at India nets, on road to recovery

Sydney: Veteran wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha was back at the Indian team nets here on Wednesday, showing signs of recovery from an injury with four weeks still left for the much-anticipated December 17-21 Test series opener against Australia in Adelaide.

Watson slams BBL's rule changes, terms them misguided gimmicks

Melbourne: Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has lashed out at his country''s cricket board for introducing new rules in the upcoming Big Bash League, calling them "gimmicks" and "misguided attempts" to revitalise the T20 event.

Italy promises Olympic committee autonomy after IOC warning

Italy''s sports minister has promised "autonomy" for the country''s Olympic committee operations, two months after IOC president Thomas Bach dangled the threat of probation for the Tokyo Games due to alleged government interference.

Babar Azam leads Karachi to maiden PSL title

An unbeaten half-century by Babar Azam anchored Karachi Kings to their maiden Pakistan Super League title after beating Lahore Qalandars by five wickets in the final.

Spain hammers Germany, joins France in Nations League semis

Spain booked its place in the Nations League Final Four in style, inflicting the heaviest loss for Germany in 89 years.

GK Snapshots on 18 Nov 2020

1. National Epilepsy Day 2020 – November 17

2. International Students’ Day 2020: November 17

3. PM Modi unveils ‘Statue of Peace’ to mark 151st Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Jainacharya Vijay Vallabh

4. Asia’s First Solar Power-Enabled Textile Mill to come up at Parbhani, Maharashtra

5. In a first, WHO commits to eliminate cervical cancer globally

6. UK Government announces First sponsors for 2021 UN Climate Change Conference

7. Equitas Small Finance Bank Launches ‘Eva’, a Unique Women Savings Account; Smriti Mandhana, Appointed as Brand Ambassador

8. HDFC Bank launches ‘Mooh Band Rakho’ campaign to Increase Awareness on Cyber Frauds

9. Rohit Sharma Signed with Financepeer as Its Brand Ambassador

10. RBI Appoints Senapathy (Kris) Gopalakrishnan, as the 1st Chairperson of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub

11.Nitish Kumar takes charge as Bihar Chief Minister for the 7th Time; Renu Devi becomes First Woman Deputy CM of Bihar

12. Maia Sandu, Former Prime Minister is set to Become the First Woman President of Moldova

13. Masatoshi Koshiba, Japanese Nobel Laureate of Physics Passed Away at 9420. Coastal Security Police Launched “Kadalu App” for fishermen in Udupi

14. Child Rights Week observed in Rajasthan from Nov 14 – 20, 2020: “Vastsalya Yojna” & “Samarth Yojna” Launched

15. Puducherry launches Free Breakfast Scheme for Government School Students named after Dr Karunanidhi

16. Tribal Pride Day 2020 in Madhya Pradesh – November 15