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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Kolkata Metro to levy Rs 10 surcharge on night services tickets

Kolkata Metro will impose a Rs 10 surcharge on each ticket for its night service on the Dum Dum-New Garia corridor from December 10. This night service operates at 10:40 pm in both directions. The surcharge aims to improve financial sustainability due to low occupancy rates, despite mixed reactions from commuters about the additional cost.

Ablogtowatch.com 

Hands-On: Jacques Bianchi JB300 Watch

For military watch collectors, few nations offer the sort of variety, provenance, and sheer horological charisma that France does. The French armed forces have offered some of the most desirable and interesting military-issue timepieces in the world over the years, and this is especially true for France’s navy – the Marine Nationale. Boutique French dive […]

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Listverse 

10 Books That Inspired Dark Behaviors

We all love a good book, and, if we’re honest, most of us Harry Potter fans would admit to waving a stick around while channeling our inner “Boy Who Lived.” Not all examples are as magical, however. While novels and works of fiction often inspire creativity and empathy, some readers interpret certain stories in ways […]

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NPR (npr.org) 

The Best Albums of 2024, Part 1

Our annual look back at the year in music begins with the first of a two-part episode highlighting the year's best albums, with Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, Waxahatchee and more.

Look for Part 2 on Friday, Dec. 6.

See NPR Music's complete list of the 50 best albums from 2024.

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Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Action against 4 police officers, 7 people arrested over breach of premises of Bangladesh mission

Action was taken against four police officers and seven arrests were made after activists breached the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala. Three sub-inspectors were suspended and a DSP was 'closed' for negligence. Security was tightened, and CRPF and TSR personnel were deployed following the incident during a protest by Hindu Sangharsh Samity.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Maharashtra Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde rushed to Jupiter Hospital in Thane

Maharashtra's Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was taken to a private hospital on Tuesday morning for a routine check-up, reportedly due to throat infection, weakness, and fever. Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant confirmed that Shinde would return to his official residence after undergoing a blood test.

The New York Times 

What’s Next for Google’s Search Monopoly

The federal judge who ruled Google was a monopolist in search is weighing the U.S. government’s proposal to force the company to sell its Chrome browser. Here’s what happens now.