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1.Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on November 17 said that there is so much to do with India in the field of technology, adding that both the countries are already cooperating on cyber security, critical and emerging technologies, critical minerals, digital economy.-dnaindia.com
2.Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said that Moscow will deliver humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, including food and medicine, in the near future, reported Sputnik.-hindustantimes.com
3.With Europe witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases in countries like Germany, Norway, Austria with the Netherlands announcing a three-week partial lockdown, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the deaths in Europe due to coronavirus have increased by 5 per cent in the last week.-dnaindia.com
4.All democratic nations must work together to ensure cryptocurrency "does not end up in wrong hands, which can spoil our youth," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, in his first public comments on the subject.He was speaking during his keynote address at The Sydney Dialogue.-hindustantimes.com
5.Tata Sons has commenced work on the merger of low-fare airline AirAsia India with Air India's budget carrier Air India Express, said top executives close to the development. As the Tata group takes over Air India, it's looking to achieve synergies and cut operational costs.-The Economic Times.
6.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Chennai and adjoining districts that are expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall on Thursday due to the formation of a low pressure around the coast.Chennai, which was battered by heavy downpour last week, was slowly recovering from its impact and another wet spell is likely to affect relief and rescue work.-hindustantimes.com
7.Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday announced that all cases lodged against farmers in connection with stubble burning and agitation against the Centre's three farm laws will be quashed.-indiatvnews.com
8.The passengers who travel through Indian Railways will now be able to take rests in a luxurious new facility launched by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). These new retiring rooms will give you the feel of a top 5-star hotel!-dnaindia.com
9.The Tourism Department today organised a Capacity Building Programme at Srinagar International Airport for various stakeholders associated with the Tourism sector on the implementation of COVID-19 appropriate protocols.-Brighter Kashmir.
10.Chandigarh’s Finch Brew Cafe reintroduces old-school nostalgia in a contemporary environment. And now it has plans to expand not just in India, but overseas too. When questioned about the projected time period for company development, Sandeep Katiyar, Director Plutusone Hospitality said, "We have plans for expansion in India and overseas, and Bangkok will be operational by April 2022."-hotelierindia.com
11.Hyatt Place Kathmandu, the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Nepal, is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as Free Wi-Fi Everywhere and 24-hour food offerings.-hospitalitybizindia.com
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