Factbox: Outlook for Japan nuclear restarts

Detailed findings from a Reuters reactor-by-reactor analysis of Japan's nuclear sector show Japan may get as few as six more reactors operating in the next five years and will miss a government target to have 30 operating by 2030.

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South Korea Supreme Court allows conscientious objection to military service in landmark ruling

South Korea's Supreme Court said on Thursday that conscientious objection is a valid reason to refuse mandatory military service, a landmark change in the court's decades-long stance that is expected to impact about 930 pending cases.

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Sex abuse by officials 'endemic' in North Korea: rights group

Sexual abuse by officials in positions of authority in North Korea appears to be "endemic", a watchdog group reported on Thursday, as activists complain the isolated country's rights record is being ignored amid an international push to improve relations.

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No-fly zone, military drill ban near Korea border take effect

A no-fly zone and a ban on military drills near the heavily fortified border between North and South Korea came into effect on Thursday as the once uneasy neighbors push to further defuse tensions.

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Sri Lanka's 'lord of the rings' back in power, pro-China strongman wiped out Tamil rebels

Just three years after being voted out in a presidential election in Sri Lanka, strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa is back at the center of power, appointed prime minister by the man who defeated him.

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'Shines with the color of pearls': Myanmar's trade in human hair booms

Hair helps to pay the rent for Za Za Lin, whose eyes filled with tears as her long black mane was combed, cut, and untangled by practiced hands at a roadside market stall in Myanmar's commercial hub of Yangon.

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New migrant caravan departs El Salvador for U.S.

About 2,000 migrants set off on foot from El Salvador's capital on Wednesday, the latest of several groups of Central Americans heading to the United States, even as U.S. President Donald Trump increased pressure to halt their flow.

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Peru opposition leader Fujimori ordered back to jail by judge

A judge on Wednesday ordered Peru's opposition leader, Keiko Fujimori, returned to jail pending a trial over allegations she used her conservative party to launder money for Brazilian construction company Odebrecht.

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PDVSA ex-executive admits taking bribes in guilty plea in U.S. court

A former finance executive of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA accepted $17 million in bribes as part of a broad embezzlement scheme, U.S. federal prosecutors said on Wednesday, in a case that implicates a French oil firm and a Russian bank.

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Mexico Supreme Court says ban on recreational marijuana unconstitutional

Mexico's Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that an absolute ban on recreational use of marijuana was unconstitutional, effectively leaving it to lawmakers to regulate consumption of the drug.

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10 Things To Know About RBI Governor Urjit Patel Who Took On Government

Two years ago, when Urjit Patel replaced the flamboyant Raghuram Rajan as the 24th governor of the Reserve Bank of India, he had a quiet first day at work away from media glare. He had already served...

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Handloom To Agriculture, 50 Items Removed From US Duty-Free Privileges

The US on Thursday revoked duty-free concessions on import of at least 50 Indian products, mostly from handloom and agriculture sectors, reflecting the Trump administration's tough stand on...

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Nana Patekar Reportedly Replaced By This Actor In Housefull 4

Nana Patekar quit Housefull 4 some weeks ago

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Kim Jong Un To Visit Seoul Soon, Says South Korea President

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit Seoul "soon", the South's President Moon Jae-in said Thursday, amid a rapid diplomatic thaw on the peninsula despite stalled nuclear talks between Pyongyang...

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Sexual Abuse Of North Korean Women Is Common: Report

The Human Rights Watch claimed in a new report on Thursday that North Korean officials commit sexual abuse against women with near total impunity.

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BJP Candidate's Dizzying Return To Congress Helps HD Kumaraswamy's Wife

With a Karnataka politician's super-fast return to his party Congress just a month after he joined the BJP, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's wife has caught an unexpected break two days before...

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Antacids, Antibiotics May Up Obesity Risk In Children: Foods To Manage Obesity

The altered structure of gut bacteria may induce obesity in childhood.

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Sri Lanka President To Reconvene Parliament On November 5, Says New PM

Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena will reconvene parliament on Nov. 5, newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said on Thursday, as international pressure builds to resolve a...

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RRB ALP Technician Result Soon; Check Exam Details For Second Stage CBT

RRB ALP Technician first stage CBT result will be released shortly. Those who qualify first stage CBT will have to appear for second stage CBT.

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In Shelter Home Rape Case, Non-Bailable Warrant Against Bihar Ex-Minister

A non-bailable warrant has been issued against former Bihar minister Manju Verma, who is absconding since Wednesday. The Supreme Court, yesterday, pulled up the Bihar government and said, "It's very...

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Delhi Wakes Up To Another Hazy Morning, Air Quality Still "Very Poor"

It was a hazy morning in Delhi today with limited visibility due to pollution. The minimum temperatures was recorded at 16 degrees Celsius, season's average.

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The Internet Thinks Sushmita's Mystery Workout Partner Is Rohman Shawal

"'He's younger and taller, I am wiser and tougher' perrrrrfect!!!," Sushmita Sen captioned the post

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On Karnataka Rajyotsava, PM, Chief Minister Kumaraswamy Share Greetings

The first day of November is one for celebrations in Karnataka as the day marks its formation day - Karnataka Rajyotsava or Kannada Rajyotsava. It was 62 years ago on November 1 that the state was...

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Could Face Raids If I Speak Against Party: Goa BJP Legislator

Goa BJP MLA and former Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza, who returned after undergoing treatment in the US, claimed that he might face raids from central agencies if he spoke against his own...

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To Karti Chidambaram Request, Top Court Says "People Come And Go Abroad"

Karti Chidambaram, son of senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, may have to postpone his travel plans as the Supreme Court has refused to hear his request to be allowed to go out of the country...

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Mumbai Artist Creates Massive Virat Kohli Mosaic With Over 4,000 Diyas

A Mumbai-based artist has created a massive clay lamp mosaic of Virat Kohli as a tribute to his favourite cricketer, just ahead of Diwali.

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World Vegan Day 2018: Does Being Vegan Really Help Lose Weight?

Vegan diet for weight loss: World Vegan Day will be observed on 1st November, 2018. It is an annual event that commemorates the benefits of veganism for humans, animals, and the natural environment

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India Worried As Lanka's "Lord Of The Rings", Pro-China, Is Back As PM

Just three years after being voted out in a presidential election in Sri Lanka, strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa is back at the centre of power, appointed prime minister by the man who defeated him.

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NEET UG 2019 Application Process Begins Today @ Nta.ac.in

NEET UG 2019 application process will begin online today on NTA's official website.

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In Pics: Shahid, Mira And Janhvi At Ishaan Khatter's Birthday Party

Ishaan Khatter started his 23rd birthday celebrations with a close-knit party

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Mexico's Sea Of Orange Flowers Guides The Souls Of The Dead

A sea of bright orange flowers sways in the wind, releasing the intense fragrance of the blossoms across the foothills of Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano.

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Ind v WI: Dhawan, Shastri, Umesh Visit Temple In Kerala Ahead Of 5th ODI

India play the fifth ODI against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. Virat Kohli and team lead the series 2-1.

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Rohit Sharma Eyes Special Double Hundred, To Join MS Dhoni On Elite List

Overall, Rohit Sharma presently stands seventh on the list of six-hitters in the ODIs.

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Watch: Rohit Sharma Makes Fans Say "India India" Instead Of "Rohit Rohit"

The incident occurred during the fourth ODI of the ongoing series between India and West Indies.

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Pakistan Down New Zealand By Two Runs In Last-Over T20 Thriller

The victory gave world number one ranked Pakistan their seventh consecutive win since July and 15th in 17 Twenty20 internationals this year.

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ICC Suspends Sri Lanka Bowling Coach Nuwan Zoysa On Match-Fixing Charges

Fourty-year-old Nuwan Zoysa is now the second Sri Lankan to be charged by the ICC's anti-corruption unit.

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Watch: When MS Dhoni Thrashed Sri Lanka To Register His Highest ODI Score

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni took the Sri Lankan attack to the cleaners in Jaipur back in 2005.

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Harsh Penalty For Smith, Warner Was A "Positive Thing": Steve Waugh

Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were banned for the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

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Khaleel Ahmed An Exciting Prospect, Says Bharat Arun

Khaleel Ahmed took three wickets in India's big win in the 4th ODI vs the Windies.

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India vs West Indies Live Streaming 5th ODI, When and Where To Watch

India will look for their eighth straight series win over the Windies in a bilateral ODI series.

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Watch: George Bailey's Unusual Batting Stance Leaves Twitter In Splits

George Bailey batted in a weird manner during a match between Australia Prime Minister's XI and South Africa in Canberra.

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Kerala's MS Dhoni Fan Moment Goes Viral

Die-hard fans of MS Dhoni erected a 35-foot cut-out of the former India captain to give him a warm welcome.

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We Are Here To Learn From India, Says Windies Fielding Coach Nic Pothas

Trailing 1-2 in the ongoing ODI series, Nic Pothas said the young West Indies team is getting better all the time.

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Graeme Smith Gets Engaged, Shares Adorable Picture On Social Media

Graeme Smith made his Test debut for South Africa in 2002 in Cape Town against Australia.

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MS Dhoni Just One Run Away From Reaching A Sensational Milestone

MS Dhoni's landmark is even more remarkable since he has largely batted in the lower middle-order and faced lesser overs.

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Virat Kohli Praises Kerala, Urges Everyone To Visit

A handwritten note by Virat Kohli was shared by Kerala's minister for co-operation and tourism.

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Preview: India Eye 8th Straight Bilateral ODI Series Win vs The Windies

India are leading 2-1 in the five-match series with one match having ended in a tie.

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Wives On Tour, Rail Coach, Gym, Bananas: Team India's World Cup Wishlist

Team India have asked the BCCI to allow their wives and girlfriends to travel with them for the entire duration of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.

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Darren Lehmann Reveals Emotional Struggles Post Ball-Tampering Scandal

Darren Lehmann will be behind the microphone for Australia's first one-day international against South Africa in Perth on Sunday.

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Sania Mirza, Shoaib Malik Name Baby Boy Izhaan Mirza Malik

Sania Mirza had earlier said that the child would bear surnames of both of them.

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Ticket Sales Peak For India vs West Indies 5th ODI In Thiruvananthapuram

India have an unassailable 2-1 lead against the Windies in the five-match One-day international (ODI) series.

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Honor Waterplay 8 Tablet, Watch Magic Smartwatch, FlyPods Earbuds Launched

Besides the Honor Magic 2, the company also announced a trio of other devices called the Honor Waterplay 8, Honor Watch Magic, and Honor FlyPods.

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Miraculous: Bullet-Riddled Bible Saved Life of WWI Veteran

A bullet-riddled copy of the Bible saved the life of a British World War I soldier after stopping the live fire of a German machine gun — that is, according to the veteran’s daughter, who said that her hero father carried the scar-torn good book with him for the rest of his life.

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Google Home Officially Gains Hindi Language Support

Google on Thursday announced its smart speaker Home will now be able to respond in Hindi with uniquely Indian contexts.

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US Limits Tech Exports to Chinese Firm on Security Grounds

The controls imposed Monday on Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co. reflect concern Chinese competition could drive American technology suppliers out of business.

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Milky Way Forged by Galaxy 'Mega-Merger' 10 Billion Years Ago: Study

The Milky Way's signature halo is mostly stellar rubble from a cosmic collision 10 billion years ago with another galaxy a quarter of its size, a study said.

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Japan Antitrust Authorities to Investigate Tech Giants

The head of Japan's Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) said the investigation would take place next year.

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Twitter Gives More Freedom to Report Spam, Fake Accounts

Twitter announced the new measure through its official safety account by saying that it will not allow any attempts to manipulate or disrupt its service.

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Netflix to Release Three Films in Theatres Ahead of Online Debut

The move for Roma, Bird Box, and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a change from the Netflix's traditional practice of simultaenous release.

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Oppo F9 Pro 128GB Storage Variant Now Available in India

Oppo F9 Pro has received a new variant in India with 128GB inbuilt storage, double of what the existing model offers.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg Makes Case for Shift to Video, Instagram

Zuckerberg is betting the company's future on video and disappearing posts called "stories," not the company's famous news feed.

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Another Executive Out Amid Sex Harassment Tension at Google

Google parent Alphabet on Wednesday confirmed that an executive accused of sexual harassment left the company without an exit package.

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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Kicks Off: Here Are the Best Deals

Flipkart's big Diwali Sale has offers on popular mobiles like Xiaomi Poco F1, Asus ZenFone 5Z, and a whole lot more. Here are our top picks from the Flipkart sale.

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Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Go on Sale in India: What You Need to Know

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL has gone on sale in India via Flipakrt, ahead of its November 1 release date.

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Smartron t.band Review

Smartron tband claims to measure blood pressure and activity, and has a built-in ECG tester at an attractive price of Rs. 4,999. Does it work? Read our review to find out.

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Honor Magic 2 With Triple Rear Camera Setup, Front Camera Slider Launched

Honor Magic 2 price starts at CNY 3,799 for its 6GB RAM/ 128GB inbuilt storage variant.

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OnePlus 6T to Go on Sale in India for the First Time Tonight

With a price in India starting at Rs. 37,999, the OnePlus 6T will be available exclusively on Amazon from 12am tonight.

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Lenovo K9, A5 to Go on Sale in India for the First Time Tonight

With a price in India set at Rs. 8,999, the Lenovo K9 will be available exclusively on Flipkart from 9pm tonight.

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How to Download and Send WhatsApp Stickers

While the stickers option is live with iOS version 2.18.100, some Android stable users aren't seeing it yet with latest version 2.18.327.

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OnePlus 6, 6T Get Updates With November Security Patch, More

OnePlus 6 users are receiving the new OxygenOS Open Beta 6 update which brings OnePlus 6T features like Nightscape mode, Studio Lightning, new screenshot experience, and more.

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It's Official, Ads are Coming to WhatsApp

Daniels, however, did not give any timeline to this development that has been in the news for some time.

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Siri Shortcuts App Updated With Actions for Weather, Alarms, and More

Now, with iOS 12.1 rolling out globally, the Siri Shortcuts app has also received an update in the form of version 2.1.

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PM Narendra Modi, Shinzo Abe hold delegation level talks

PM Narendra Modi, Shinzo Abe hold delegation level talks

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Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple

Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple

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Indonesia military chief believes fuselage of crashed plane located

Indonesia's military chief believes a search and rescue team has found part of the body of a Lion Air plane that crashed into the sea with 189 people on board, he told a television channel on Wednesday.

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U.S. general says troop numbers at Mexican border to rise further

The top U.S. general overseeing a deployment of more than 5,200 troops to the border with Mexico said on Tuesday that troop levels would rise further, but declined to say how high or estimate what the operation will cost.

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