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Updated on: Nov 23, 2022, 13:00:54 IST

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Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Himanta Biswa Sarma addressing a public meeting in poll-bound Gujarat. (ANI)

Why Rahul Gandhi now looks like Saddam Hussein: Himanta Biswa Sarma's dig

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in his latest dig at Rahul Gandhi said that the Congress leader's looks have changed and he looks more like Saddam Hussein. Read more

Air India launches new non-stop flights from India to six US, European cities

In a bid to expand its global footprint, Air India on Wednesday announced the launch of new flights connecting Mumbai with New York, Paris and Frankfurt, and the resumption of non-stop flights connecting Delhi with Copenhagen, Milan and Vienna. Read more

Missing Mangaluru blast suspect's mother wishes him to be punished

The mother of a suspect in the Mangaluru blast case told news agency ANI Tuesday she had not seen or contacted her son in three years - when Abdul Mateen Taha, an alleged terrorist with links to the Islamic State, went underground while in Bengaluru to study engineering. Read more

Meta launches new safety features for teen users of Facebook and Instagram

Meta, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, is launching new tools to protect teens and their privacy on its platforms. Teen users (aged 16 or 18, depending on the law of the country) will be defaulted into more private settings on these platforms. Read more

Vikalp Mehta's Akshay Kumar impression stumps all on The Kapil Sharma Show, fans want him in Hera Pheri 3

Akshay Kumar's pitch perfect impersonator Vikalp Mehta entertained Ayushmann Khurrana and Nora Fatehi on the sets of The Kapil Sharma Show. Nora was surprised after hearing Vikalp's voice and said ‘how does he sound like him.’ Read more

'How he attacked the club...': Rooney reacts after Ronaldo’s departure from Man United amid FIFA World Cup

Former England captain Wayne Rooney was not surprised to see Manchester United showing Cristiano Ronaldo the exit door after the Portugal captain launched an all-out attack on the bigwigs of the Red Devils in an explosive interview before the FIFA World Cup 2022. Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe draw each other, burst into laughter after seeing the images. Watch

In a fun exercise conducted by Portugal national football team, stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe drew images of each other. In the short video, both of them are sitting on a table across from each other with pen and paper in their hands. Read more

Nora Fatehi is Belle Of The Ball on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 in a dreamy strapless gown: See all pics, videos

Actor and dancer Nora Fatehi never fails to impress her fans with her impeccable sartorial choices. If you follow her, you will know her knack for experimenting with varying style statements. Read more

Web story: Kiara Advani in corset style outfits

Here's a look at some stylish corset-style outfits worn by Kiara Advani. Read more

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