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Published on: Nov 8, 2023, 09:03:23 IST

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The detailed results of Bihar’s milestone and controversial caste survey were made public on Tuesday. The survey – which successfully counted all castes for the first time since Independence – was completed earlier this year, and its preliminary results were announced in October. The wider, 216-page report was built on these demographic details, with additional information on income, employment, vehicle ownership, housing details, educational qualifications, residential status and laptop ownership. Dig deeper

Bihar caste based survey. (Representative Image)

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Israel has repeatedly denied cease-fire on its part despite several nations, including the United States, call for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in the Israel-Hamas war, which has now entered the second month. The Israeli military began to carry out operations inside Gaza's main city, a region which is believed to have significant presence of Hamas operatives. Dig deeper

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Sports Goings

Glenn Maxwell produced one of the greatest ODI knocks of all time on Tuesday, scoring an incredible unbeaten 201 as Australia defeated Afghanistan by 3 wickets to clinch a stunning win in Mumbai. Chasing a strong 292-run target at the Wankhede Stadium, Australia were reeling at 91/7 and had lost all of its recognized batters bar Maxwell. The Aussie all-rounder, then, began on his blitzkrief and blew the Afghan attack apart, smashing 21 fours and 10 sixes as he took Australia to a close win. Dig deeper

Entertainment Focus

Actor Sushmita Sen and her ex-boyfriend Rohman Shawl attended a Diwali party and finally confirmed that they were together. The two broke up in 2021 and have remained friends, as per the actor. They have been seen together on several occasions in Mumbai. Dig deeper

Lifestyle and Health

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That’s all we have at this hour in our morning briefing. Catch you in the afternoon.

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