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For nearly 2 decades, China has been the preferred location for a range of pharmaceutical research and manufacturing services due to the low cost and speed offered by contract drugmakers there. But increasing geopolitical tensions with China is now prompting more companies to limit their reliance on Chinese contractors. China's loss is now India's advantage.

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<p>The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (Nov 28) rejected a plea which sought a complete ban on the performance or working of artists from Pakistan in the country, and appealed to the petitioner to not be “so narrow-minded”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A bench of justices comprising SVN Bhatti and Sanjiv Khanna said that they were not inclined to interfere with the order of the Bombay High Court which had junked the plea filed by Faaiz Anwar Qureshi, who claimed that he was an artiste and a cine worker.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You should not press this appeal. Do not be so narrow-minded," stated the bench. Supreme Court further refused the submission of the plea to expunge some remarks which were made against the petitioner by the high court.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The petitioner had sought the direction of the court for the central government to impose a complete ban on companies, Indian citizens, associations and firms from soliciting or employing any work or performance, entering into any association, or taking any services and so on with any Pakistani artist like musicians, singers, cine workers, technicians and lyricists.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Bombay High Court calls petition ‘a retrograde step’&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The petition was dismissed by the Bombay High Court which stated that the measures being sought by the petitioner were a retrograde step in the promotion of peace, unity and cultural harmony, and there is no merit in it. "One must understand that in order to be a patriot, one need not be inimical to those from abroad especially, from the neighbouring country," the court stated.</p>

<p>"A true patriot is a person who is selfless, who is devoted to the cause of his country, which he cannot be unless he is a person who is good at heart. A person who is good at heart would welcome in his country any activity which promotes peace, harmony, and tranquility within the country and across the border," it added.</p>

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<p>In its order, the high court had stated that music, arts, sports, dance, culture and so on are the kinds of activities which are above cultures, nationalities and nations, and these events bring unity, harmony, tranquility and peace in the country and between countries. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The high court stated how Pakistan was a participant in the Cricket World Cup. He added that this occurred because the Indian government took appreciable positive steps in the interest of harmony and overall peace in consonance with Article 51 of the Constitution of India which is regarding the promotion of international security and peace.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (Nov 28) rejected a plea which sought a complete ban on the performance or working of artists from Pakistan in the country, and appealed to the petitioner to not be “so narrow-minded”.

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (Nov 28) rejected a plea which sought a complete ban on the performance or working of artists from Pakistan in the country, and appealed to the petitioner to not be “so narrow-minded”. A bench of justices comprising SVN Bhatti and Sanjiv Khanna said that they were not inclined to interfere with the order of the Bombay High Court which had junked the plea filed by Faaiz Anwar Qureshi, who claimed that he was an artiste and a cine worker. "You should not press this appeal. Do not be so narrow-minded," stated the bench. Supreme Court further refused the submission of the plea to expunge some remarks which were made against the petitioner by the high court. Also read: India: 20-year-old medical aspirant found dead in Rajasthan's Kota The petitioner had sought the direction of the court for the central government to impose a complete ban on companies, Indian citizens, associations and firms from soliciting or employing any work or performance, entering into any association, or taking any services and so on with any Pakistani artist like musicians, singers, cine workers, technicians and lyricists. Bombay High Court calls petition ‘a retrograde step’ The petition was dismissed by the Bombay High Court which stated that the measures being sought by the petitioner were a retrograde step in the promotion of peace, unity and cultural harmony, and there is no merit in it. "One must understand that in order to be a patriot, one need not be inimical to those from abroad especially, from the neighbouring country," the court stated. "A true patriot is a person who is selfless, who is devoted to the cause of his country, which he cannot be unless he is a person who is good at heart. A person who is good at heart would welcome in his country any activity which promotes peace, harmony, and tranquility within the country and across the border," it added. Watch: India PM Modi visits Tirupati shrine | New Zealand to scrap 'smoking ban' In its order, the high court had stated that music, arts, sports, dance, culture and so on are the kinds of activities which are above cultures, nationalities and nations, and these events bring unity, harmony, tranquility and peace in the country and between countries. The high court stated how Pakistan was a participant in the Cricket World Cup. He added that this occurred because the Indian government took appreciable positive steps in the interest of harmony and overall peace in consonance with Article 51 of the Constitution of India which is regarding the promotion of international security and peace. (With inputs from agencies)

SC calls out ‘narrow-mindedness’, rejects plea seeking complete ban on Pak artists

Here on wion we told you about a mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China which overwhelmed children's hospitals in the country and now another country is witnessing a mysterious surge of illness in children we are talking about the Netherlands' which is experiencing a bizzare uptick in pneumonia cases among children..

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Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra Teni on Sunday said that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) will definitely be implemented in the upcoming months adding that the legislative committee of Rajya Sabha has set the deadline to frame rules by March 30 in 2024.

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Three political parties are eyeing to form the government in Telangana. Parties pitch promises on issues of agriculture, employment and infrastructure.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the World Climate Action Summit (WCAS) in Dubai on December 1, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The WCAS will be held under the UAE's Presidency during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 28.</p>

<p>His attendance comes at the invitation of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and is part of the COP-28 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).</p>

<p>The World Climate Action Summit will convene heads of states, and leaders from various sectors, including civil society, business, youth, indigenous peoples' organisations, and more.</p>

<p>Discussions will focus on strategies and plans to enhance climate action globally.</p>

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<p>Alongside Prime Minister Modi, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav is expected to participate in high-level events and roundtables during COP-28, addressing topics such as finance for climate goals, emissions reduction, adaptation to climate impacts, and the transition to a green economy with inclusivity, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC provides a unique opportunity to impart momentum for collective action towards combating the shared challenge of climate change," an MEA statement read.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Negotiations during COP28</strong></h2>

<p>Negotiations during the conference are likely to focus on the funds intended to support developing and poor countries for climate impacts, including funding for adaptation.</p>

<p>Developing countries may call on developed nations to accelerate decarbonisation efforts and significantly increase financial and technological support to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.</p>

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<h2><strong>Climate change a priority area for India&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>During COP-26 in Glasgow, the Prime Minister had announced five specific targets. It was titled "Panchamrit” and was India’s unprecedented contribution to climate action.</p>

<p>Prime Minister had also announced Mission Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE).</p>

<p>"Climate change has been an important priority area of India’s G20 Presidency, and significant new steps have been captured in the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration and other outcomes during our Presidency. COP-28 will provide an opportunity to take forward these successes," the statement read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will also engage in bilateral meetings with leaders participating in the summit.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the World Climate Action Summit (WCAS) in Dubai on December 1, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press release.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the World Climate Action Summit (WCAS) in Dubai on December 1, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press release. The WCAS will be held under the UAE's Presidency during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 28. His attendance comes at the invitation of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and is part of the COP-28 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The World Climate Action Summit will convene heads of states, and leaders from various sectors, including civil society, business, youth, indigenous peoples' organisations, and more. Discussions will focus on strategies and plans to enhance climate action globally. Also Read | Bharat needs its own narrative to re-define international relations: Foreign minister S Jaishankar Alongside Prime Minister Modi, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav is expected to participate in high-level events and roundtables during COP-28, addressing topics such as finance for climate goals, emissions reduction, adaptation to climate impacts, and the transition to a green economy with inclusivity, media reports said. Also Read | 15th Anniversary of 26/11: How prepared is India's Coastal Security apparatus? "The Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC provides a unique opportunity to impart momentum for collective action towards combating the shared challenge of climate change," an MEA statement read. Negotiations during COP28 Negotiations during the conference are likely to focus on the funds intended to support developing and poor countries for climate impacts, including funding for adaptation. Developing countries may call on developed nations to accelerate decarbonisation efforts and significantly increase financial and technological support to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Watch | India celebrates Constitution Day to mark adoption of Indian Constitution × Climate change a priority area for India During COP-26 in Glasgow, the Prime Minister had announced five specific targets. It was titled "Panchamrit” and was India’s unprecedented contribution to climate action. Prime Minister had also announced Mission Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE). "Climate change has been an important priority area of India’s G20 Presidency, and significant new steps have been captured in the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration and other outcomes during our Presidency. COP-28 will provide an opportunity to take forward these successes," the statement read. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will also engage in bilateral meetings with leaders participating in the summit. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi to be on two-day UAE visit for World Climate Action Summit during COP28

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<p>India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is banking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity during ongoing elections in four state elections ahead of National Elections in 2024 in which the ruling party is set to seek a third consecutive term.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After conclusion of voting in the western state of Rajasthan, central states Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the northeastern Mizoram state, and the southern state of Telangana will vote on November 30.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The election campaign is heating up between Telangana Chief Minister K&nbsp;Chandrashekar Rao (or KCR)-led Bharat Rashtra Samithi, the Indian National Congress and BJP.</p>

<p>In the 2018 assembly election, the BRS (formerly Telangana Rashtra Samithi) won by a landslide, grabbing 88 out of 119 seats. The Congress, which won just 19 seats, is hoping to stage a comeback and stop KCR from a third term in office.</p>

<p>The state of Telangana was carved out of previously united Andhra Pradesh state in 2013 at the 66th year of India's independence.</p>

<p>The BJP has never been in power in the state of Telangana.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But recently, in the municipality elections in Telangana capital Hyderabad, the BJP won 48 seats. With Modi's popularity its default mode of electoral campaign, the BJP is hoping to translate it into into a bigger success.</p>

<p>While addressing a rally at Toopran area of Telangana, Modi said the INDIA alliance, an acronym for the Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, will be wiped out of the polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.</p>

<p>"I have seen in the three states that "Indi alliance" (INDIA alliance) will be wiped out. The women, farmers there are going to uproot the Congress party," he said.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, addressing the issue of examination papers being leaked out before schedule, fifth-generation Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the Telangana government is not listening to the youth on paper leak issue.</p>

<p>"I met the unemployed youth last evening. They told me that after putting all their efforts and money into competitive exams, they didn't get jobs due to paper leaks," Rahul Gandhi said while addressing a public meeting in Telangana's Sangareddy, about 64 km northwest of Hyderabad and over 1,500 km south of Indian capital New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The government here doesn't have time to listen to their problems. They are the future of Telangana and have been neglected by this government," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>India assembly elections: What all has happened so far?</strong></h2>

<p>In Rajasthan, the principal opposition party Indian National Congress (INC) is in power under its Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Infighting in Congress between Gehlot, and young leader Sachin Pilot has dominated the headlines; and the BJP is expecting that it has managed to reap the benefits of this infighting with the fate of 200 assembly seats now sealed in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Madhya Pradesh, the BJP is in power under its Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. But here, reports of power tussle among the BJP leaders has pushed the BJP against the wall. But a divided Congress party has made the contest rather edgy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Chhattisgarh, Congress party's Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel continues to be popular but the BJP is hoping to reap the benefits of Modi's outreach to the tribal community in the resource-rich central Indian state.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India five-state electoral battle | WION</strong></p>

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<p>In the northeastern state of Mizoram, Chief Minister Zoramthanga of Mizo National Front (MNF), an ally in the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, is confident his party will return to power and bag 25-35 seats in the upcoming polls for the 40-member Assembly. But Congress party has expressed optimism of replacing the MNF in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is banking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity during ongoing elections in four state elections ahead of National Elections in 2024 in which the ruling party is set to seek a third consecutive term.

India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is banking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity during ongoing elections in four state elections ahead of National Elections in 2024 in which the ruling party is set to seek a third consecutive term. After conclusion of voting in the western state of Rajasthan, central states Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the northeastern Mizoram state, and the southern state of Telangana will vote on November 30. The election campaign is heating up between Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (or KCR)-led Bharat Rashtra Samithi, the Indian National Congress and BJP. In the 2018 assembly election, the BRS (formerly Telangana Rashtra Samithi) won by a landslide, grabbing 88 out of 119 seats. The Congress, which won just 19 seats, is hoping to stage a comeback and stop KCR from a third term in office. The state of Telangana was carved out of previously united Andhra Pradesh state in 2013 at the 66th year of India's independence. The BJP has never been in power in the state of Telangana. But recently, in the municipality elections in Telangana capital Hyderabad, the BJP won 48 seats. With Modi's popularity its default mode of electoral campaign, the BJP is hoping to translate it into into a bigger success. While addressing a rally at Toopran area of Telangana, Modi said the INDIA alliance, an acronym for the Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, will be wiped out of the polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. "I have seen in the three states that "Indi alliance" (INDIA alliance) will be wiped out. The women, farmers there are going to uproot the Congress party," he said. Reached Tirupati a short while ago. Thankful for the warm welcome. pic.twitter.com/PoVn6Mp5qN — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2023 × Meanwhile, addressing the issue of examination papers being leaked out before schedule, fifth-generation Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the Telangana government is not listening to the youth on paper leak issue. "I met the unemployed youth last evening. They told me that after putting all their efforts and money into competitive exams, they didn't get jobs due to paper leaks," Rahul Gandhi said while addressing a public meeting in Telangana's Sangareddy, about 64 km northwest of Hyderabad and over 1,500 km south of Indian capital New Delhi. "The government here doesn't have time to listen to their problems. They are the future of Telangana and have been neglected by this government," he added. India assembly elections: What all has happened so far? In Rajasthan, the principal opposition party Indian National Congress (INC) is in power under its Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Infighting in Congress between Gehlot, and young leader Sachin Pilot has dominated the headlines; and the BJP is expecting that it has managed to reap the benefits of this infighting with the fate of 200 assembly seats now sealed in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Also read | Explained: How will elections in 5 Indian states impact BJP, Congress in Lok Sabha polls? In Madhya Pradesh, the BJP is in power under its Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. But here, reports of power tussle among the BJP leaders has pushed the BJP against the wall. But a divided Congress party has made the contest rather edgy. In Chhattisgarh, Congress party's Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel continues to be popular but the BJP is hoping to reap the benefits of Modi's outreach to the tribal community in the resource-rich central Indian state. Also watch | India five-state electoral battle | WION × In the northeastern state of Mizoram, Chief Minister Zoramthanga of Mizo National Front (MNF), an ally in the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, is confident his party will return to power and bag 25-35 seats in the upcoming polls for the 40-member Assembly. But Congress party has expressed optimism of replacing the MNF in the state. (With inputs from agencies)

India five-state elections: After Hindi heartland, BJP banks on PM Modi's popularity in Telangana

Guru Nanak Jayanti, or Gurpurab, is an important festival for the Sikh community worldwide. The great Sikhism founder, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, was born on the full moon day of the Kartik month in the Nanakshahi calendar, which corresponds to November in the Gregorian calendar. This year, Guru Nanak Jayanti will be celebrated on Monday, November 27.

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Berkshire Hathaway has sold its 2.46 per cent stake in PayTM's parent company -- One97 Communications -- at a hefty loss. Over 15 million shares of the FinTech firm have been sold on India's National Stock Exchange, at a loss of about 62 million dollars.

Berkshire Hathaway sells 2.46% stake at a hefty loss

According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the stage is set for a remarkable business surge, with projections reaching an impressive $63 billion. This comes as 3.8 million weddings are expected to unfold across the nation, commencing from dev Uthan Ekadashi and continuing until December 15.

Business worth $63 bn anticipated in upcoming wedding season

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Four students have lost their lives in a stampede at the Cochin University of Science and Technology in the Indian state of Kerala. The stampede happened during a music tech festival at the University. Apart from four deaths over 60 people have been injured some of whom are in critical condition.

Kerala: Stampede at Cochin University of Science & Technology claims 4 lives, 60 injured

Constitution Day or ‘Samvidhan Divas’ is celebrated in India on November 26 annually to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. It is also known as National Law Day. On November 26, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect from January 26, 1950.

India celebrates Constitution Day to mark adoption of Indian Constitution

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