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Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra, slammed the makes of a talent show for kids, as they mentioned her as the judge. On December 19, she shared a screenshot of a tweet, which mentioned Pareenti as the judge. She said, "Absolute SHAM- I am not associated with this show in any way. Request you to kindly remove my name". However, the makers said, they are in touch with her manager. 

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council re-elected India for the 2022-2023 biennium under the Category B states. ''India looks forward to working with all for the achievement of our common goals,'' tweeted the Indian High Commission in the UK. Alongside India, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherland, Spain, Sweden, and the United Arab Emirates were elected in the same category. The new council will meet on… read-more

Steve Verze (47), an engineer from east London's Hackney, became the world's first person to get a 3D printed eye, said Moorfields Eye Hospital in London on November 25. The eye looks realistic than other alternatives as the eye is developed after digitally scanning the eye socket. Reportedly, It also reduces the development time to around 2-3 hours from 6 weeks. ''This new eye looks fantastic,'' said Verze. 

Britain reported 42,408 fresh Covid-19 cases, and 195 deaths due to the virus, taking its total death tally to 142,533 on November 11. Furthermore, the death rate decreased by 4.4%, while the infection rate fell by 12% in the past one week. However, over 8,000 patients were reported to be admitted to the hospital, at present. Besides, 79% of people aged 12 and more have been fully vaccinated. 

Citing the risk of life, America and Britain on October 11 issued a new advisory for its citizens to warn them against staying in any hotels, especially in Serena Hotel in Afghanistan's Kabul. ''You (Citizens) are advised not to stay in hotels, particularly in Kabul,'' the UK Foreign Office said. While the US State Department said, ''US citizens who're at or near the Serena Hotel should leave immediately.''