Why are tomato prices rising?
Tomato prices have surged to over ₹80 per kilogram in several locations. According to reports, a price jump of about 50% has been recorded in the last 10 to 15 days. Several traders have attributed the increase in prices to significant crop damage due to excessive rainfall in October, supply disruptions from states and strong demand amid ongoing wedding season.
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08:14 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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Tomato prices have surged to over ₹80 per kilogram in several locations. According to reports, a price jump of about 50% has been recorded in the last 10 to 15 days. Several traders have attributed the increase in prices to significant crop damage due to excessive rainfall in October, supply disruptions from states and strong demand amid ongoing wedding season.
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World's 'first calculator' with price tag of ₹30 crore pulled from auction
Christie's suspended Paris auction of 'La Pascaline', one of the world's first calculating machines built by Blaise Pascal in 1642. The sale, set for November 19, was halted after a Paris court blocked its export. The rare piece, one of only nine original models, drew appeals from scientists to stop its export. It was valued at €3 million (₹30 crore).
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08:06 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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Christie's suspended Paris auction of 'La Pascaline', one of the world's first calculating machines built by Blaise Pascal in 1642. The sale, set for November 19, was halted after a Paris court blocked its export. The rare piece, one of only nine original models, drew appeals from scientists to stop its export. It was valued at €3 million (₹30 crore).
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FSSAI directs states to stop sale of fruit juice & electrolytes under 'ORS' label
FSSAI directed states to stop sale of fruit drinks and electrolyte drinks under the 'ORS' label on e-commerce platforms and by retail stores. It asked all states to immediately conduct inspections and take action, claiming such wrongly labelled drinks don't have any medicinal qualities. ORS is a vital diarrhoea remedy and essentially contains a mix of water, sugar and salts.
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08:01 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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FSSAI directed states to stop sale of fruit drinks and electrolyte drinks under the 'ORS' label on e-commerce platforms and by retail stores. It asked all states to immediately conduct inspections and take action, claiming such wrongly labelled drinks don't have any medicinal qualities. ORS is a vital diarrhoea remedy and essentially contains a mix of water, sugar and salts.
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Who are the women ministers in Nitish Kumar's new Cabinet?
A total of three women ministers were inducted into Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's new cabinet on Thursday, namely Shreyasi Singh and Rama Nishad from BJP and Leshi Singh from JD(U). Shreyasi, who is a two-time Commonwealth Games medal-winning shooter, won from Jamui, while Nishad won from Aurai. Leshi, a six-time MLA, won from Dhamdaha.
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08:01 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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A total of three women ministers were inducted into Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's new cabinet on Thursday, namely Shreyasi Singh and Rama Nishad from BJP and Leshi Singh from JD(U). Shreyasi, who is a two-time Commonwealth Games medal-winning shooter, won from Jamui, while Nishad won from Aurai. Leshi, a six-time MLA, won from Dhamdaha.
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South Africa probes 'mystery flight' of 153 Palestinians from Gaza
South Africa is investigating into "mystery flight" after 153 Palestinians from Gaza arrived in Johannesburg. They were kept inside plane for hours because they didn't have Israeli exit stamps, as per reports. It added Israel said South Africa had agreed to receive them, but officials later denied this. Later, 130 passengers were allowed in after NGO offered help.
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08:21 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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South Africa is investigating into "mystery flight" after 153 Palestinians from Gaza arrived in Johannesburg. They were kept inside plane for hours because they didn't have Israeli exit stamps, as per reports. It added Israel said South Africa had agreed to receive them, but officials later denied this. Later, 130 passengers were allowed in after NGO offered help.
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08:21 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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Sir Don Bradman once reversed Australia's batting order, scored 270 at number 7
Cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman reversed Australia's batting order to protect batters from 'wet' wicket in third Ashes Test's second innings in 1937. The innings was opened by Australia's tail-enders, while Bradman came to bat at number seven and scored 270(375). Bradman's knock was later named by Wisden as greatest in Test cricket. Ashes 2025-26 will begin on November 21.
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08:16 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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Cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman reversed Australia's batting order to protect batters from 'wet' wicket in third Ashes Test's second innings in 1937. The innings was opened by Australia's tail-enders, while Bradman came to bat at number seven and scored 270(375). Bradman's knock was later named by Wisden as greatest in Test cricket. Ashes 2025-26 will begin on November 21.
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Karnataka MLAs fly to Delhi to demand CM post for Dy CM Shivakumar
Several Karnataka MLAs have reportedly flown to Delhi to meet the Congress high command and demand a change in state leadership. The MLAs maintain that a power-sharing agreement existed in which Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar were supposed to hold the CM post for 2.5 years each. Siddaramaiah has served his 2.5 years, and MLAs now demand that Shivakumar come in.
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08:34 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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Several Karnataka MLAs have reportedly flown to Delhi to meet the Congress high command and demand a change in state leadership. The MLAs maintain that a power-sharing agreement existed in which Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar were supposed to hold the CM post for 2.5 years each. Siddaramaiah has served his 2.5 years, and MLAs now demand that Shivakumar come in.
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What is 10-5-5 work culture, which people are pitching against Murthy's 9-9-6 culture call?
Infosys Founder Narayana Murthy recently called for Indian youth to follow China's now-illegal 9-9-6 work culture. Criticising Murthy's comment, a social media user called for Indians to follow the 10-5-5 work culture instead. The 10-5-5 is a popular concept that represents a desirable and relaxed work culture that follows a 10am-5pm schedule for five days a week.
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08:50 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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Infosys Founder Narayana Murthy recently called for Indian youth to follow China's now-illegal 9-9-6 work culture. Criticising Murthy's comment, a social media user called for Indians to follow the 10-5-5 work culture instead. The 10-5-5 is a popular concept that represents a desirable and relaxed work culture that follows a 10am-5pm schedule for five days a week.
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Debate on my tenure unnecessary: K'taka CM on cabinet reshuffle talks
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday dismissed speculation about whether he would remain CM for five years, calling it "an unnecessary debate". He said the talk began only after suggestions of a cabinet reshuffle at the two-and-a-half-year mark. CM Siddaramaiah added that party leaders would decide on the reshuffle, noting that "two vacant ministerial positions will be filled".
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
08:49 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday dismissed speculation about whether he would remain CM for five years, calling it "an unnecessary debate". He said the talk began only after suggestions of a cabinet reshuffle at the two-and-a-half-year mark. CM Siddaramaiah added that party leaders would decide on the reshuffle, noting that "two vacant ministerial positions will be filled".
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Mandhana flaunts ring in Reel shared by Jemimah, confirms engagement to Palash Muchhal
India Women vice-captain Smriti Mandhana confirmed her engagement to Bollywood composer Palash Muchhal in a Reel shared by Jemimah Rodrigues. Smriti flaunted her ring in the video, wherein she can be seen dancing on Lage Raho Munna Bhai's 'Samjho Ho Hi Gaya' song. "What a way to announce," a fan commented on the video.
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08:47 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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India Women vice-captain Smriti Mandhana confirmed her engagement to Bollywood composer Palash Muchhal in a Reel shared by Jemimah Rodrigues. Smriti flaunted her ring in the video, wherein she can be seen dancing on Lage Raho Munna Bhai's 'Samjho Ho Hi Gaya' song. "What a way to announce," a fan commented on the video.
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Taiwan Prez posts sushi pics to back Japan as China bans seafood
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday posted photos of himself holding a plate of sushi to show support for Japan, after China suspended Japanese seafood imports amid conflict between them. A video on Instagram showed Lai telling his followers that it "might be a good time to eat Japanese cuisine". China’s foreign ministry dismissed Lai's post as a "stunt".
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09:09 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday posted photos of himself holding a plate of sushi to show support for Japan, after China suspended Japanese seafood imports amid conflict between them. A video on Instagram showed Lai telling his followers that it "might be a good time to eat Japanese cuisine". China’s foreign ministry dismissed Lai's post as a "stunt".
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Man with no talent: Trump slams ABC host Kimmel over Epstein joke
US President Donald Trump criticised TV host Jimmy Kimmel after he joked that Trump was "bracing for Hurricane Epstein". Trump said, "Why does ABC...keep Jimmy Kimmel...man with no talent...on air?...Why do...TV Syndicates put up with it?" The exchange came as Trump signed bill requiring his administration to release federal records linked to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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09:05 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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US President Donald Trump criticised TV host Jimmy Kimmel after he joked that Trump was "bracing for Hurricane Epstein". Trump said, "Why does ABC...keep Jimmy Kimmel...man with no talent...on air?...Why do...TV Syndicates put up with it?" The exchange came as Trump signed bill requiring his administration to release federal records linked to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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I practice Buddhism but I believe in all religions, I'm truly secular: CJI Gavai in farewell speech
In his farewell speech, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said, "I practice Buddhism but I don't have much depth in any religious studies. I'm truly secular and I believe in Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam, Christianity...everything." "I've learnt from my father since he believed in Dr Ambedkar. Someone used to tell him about a dargah..we used to go," he added.
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09:29 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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In his farewell speech, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said, "I practice Buddhism but I don't have much depth in any religious studies. I'm truly secular and I believe in Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam, Christianity...everything." "I've learnt from my father since he believed in Dr Ambedkar. Someone used to tell him about a dargah..we used to go," he added.
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Pakistan may be losing out on up to 6.5% GDP over corruption: IMF
Pakistan is facing significant GDP loss due to corruption and could generate a 5-6.5% increase in its GDP over five years if it addresses corruption and deep-rooted governance failures, an IMF report said. Corruption recoveries totalling PKR 5.3 trillion from January 2023 and December 2024 represent only a fraction of the true cost to Pakistan's economy, the report added.
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09:26 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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Pakistan is facing significant GDP loss due to corruption and could generate a 5-6.5% increase in its GDP over five years if it addresses corruption and deep-rooted governance failures, an IMF report said. Corruption recoveries totalling PKR 5.3 trillion from January 2023 and December 2024 represent only a fraction of the true cost to Pakistan's economy, the report added.
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It's healthy tradition for husband to give all assets to wife: Late Sunjay Kapur's wife to HC
Late billionaire Sunjay Kapur's wife Priya Kapur told Delhi High Court that it was a "healthy tradition" for a husband to give all his assets to his wife. She also refuted claim of Karisma Kapoor's children that their father's alleged will has surfaced under suspicious circumstances. Karisma's kids filed a plea against Priya over Kapur's ₹30,000 crore estate.
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09:43 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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Late billionaire Sunjay Kapur's wife Priya Kapur told Delhi High Court that it was a "healthy tradition" for a husband to give all his assets to his wife. She also refuted claim of Karisma Kapoor's children that their father's alleged will has surfaced under suspicious circumstances. Karisma's kids filed a plea against Priya over Kapur's ₹30,000 crore estate.
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He spoke of being tortured for 6 months: Delhi Students on Class 10th boy's death
Shourya Patil, a Class 10 student at St Columba's School in Delhi, died by suicide after jumping off a metro platform. Fellow students said he had shared "suicidal thoughts" and spoke of being "tortured" over the past six months. They also said Patil had confessed to feeling tense in the hours leading up to his death.
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09:41 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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Shourya Patil, a Class 10 student at St Columba's School in Delhi, died by suicide after jumping off a metro platform. Fellow students said he had shared "suicidal thoughts" and spoke of being "tortured" over the past six months. They also said Patil had confessed to feeling tense in the hours leading up to his death.
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PM Modi congratulates Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal ahead of their wedding
PM Narendra Modi congratulated cricketer Smriti Mandhana and musician Palaash Muchhal ahead of their wedding on November 23. In a special message, he wrote, "As they start a new, beautiful life together, the grace of Smriti’s cover drive meets...lilting musical symphony of Palaash in a wonderful partnership." He added, "I send my blessings to the couple for the momentous occasion."
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09:59 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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PM Narendra Modi congratulated cricketer Smriti Mandhana and musician Palaash Muchhal ahead of their wedding on November 23. In a special message, he wrote, "As they start a new, beautiful life together, the grace of Smriti’s cover drive meets...lilting musical symphony of Palaash in a wonderful partnership." He added, "I send my blessings to the couple for the momentous occasion."
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Who has taken most wickets in the history of Ashes?
Australian spin legend Shane Warne is the highest wicket-taker in the history of the Ashes, taking 195 wickets in 36 Test matches. Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath is second on the list with 157 wickets in 30 Tests. He is followed by former England pacer Stuart Broad (153 wickets) and Australia's Hugh Trumble (141 wickets).
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Australian spin legend Shane Warne is the highest wicket-taker in the history of the Ashes, taking 195 wickets in 36 Test matches. Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath is second on the list with 157 wickets in 30 Tests. He is followed by former England pacer Stuart Broad (153 wickets) and Australia's Hugh Trumble (141 wickets).
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Who has scored most runs in the history of Ashes?
Australian cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman is the highest run-scorer in the history of the Ashes, aggregating 5,028 runs in 37 Test matches. English great Jack Hobbs is second on the list with 3,636 runs in 41 Tests. He is followed by Australia's Steve Smith (3,417 runs), Allan Border (3,222 runs) and Steve Waugh (3,173 runs).
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Australian cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman is the highest run-scorer in the history of the Ashes, aggregating 5,028 runs in 37 Test matches. English great Jack Hobbs is second on the list with 3,636 runs in 41 Tests. He is followed by Australia's Steve Smith (3,417 runs), Allan Border (3,222 runs) and Steve Waugh (3,173 runs).
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Verizon to fire 13,000 employees in its largest-ever layoff round
Verizon has announced that it'll fire 13,000 employees in the US-based wireless carrier's largest-ever layoff round. Verizon's new CEO Dan Schulman said the firm will also significantly reduce outsourced and other outside labour expenses and close one store. Schulman said Verizon is establishing a $20-million career transition fund for laid-off employees to focus on "opportunities" in AI's age.
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09:49 pm Thursday, 20 November, 2025
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Verizon has announced that it'll fire 13,000 employees in the US-based wireless carrier's largest-ever layoff round. Verizon's new CEO Dan Schulman said the firm will also significantly reduce outsourced and other outside labour expenses and close one store. Schulman said Verizon is establishing a $20-million career transition fund for laid-off employees to focus on "opportunities" in AI's age.
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