'Will enforce CAA': Amit Shah vows to stop infiltration

Home Minister Amit Shah virtually kicks off the BJP's 2024 Lok Sabha campaign in Kolkata, emphasizing the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and asserting the rights of Hindu refugees. Shah expresses confidence in BJP forming the Bengal government in 2026 and urges voters to support Prime Minister Modi in the upcoming election. He criticizes the Mamata Banerjee government, urging voters to choose BJP for change and development in the state.

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Imran Khan steps down, Gohar Khan named interim PTI chief

Imran Khan steps down as leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), handing over to close associate Gohar Ali Khan in a temporary arrangement amid legal challenges. Imran's decision follows his conviction in the Toshakhana graft case. The move aims to prevent electoral watchdog interference and maintain the party's integrity. Imran plans to contest intra-party polls after the prompt resolution of legal issues. Gohar expressed gratitude for being picked to head Pakistan's main opposition party. "I am stunned. There are no words to express my gratitude to Imran Khan sahib."

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Israel pushes India for Hamas ban amid Arab solidarity show

Following Israel's ban on Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, Israel ambassador Naor Gilon expressed hope India will proscribe Hamas, saying the Netanyahus government has already shared information with Indian authorities about its terrorist activities. "We did whatever was expected from our side. Now it is for the Indian government to decide - if, where, how, how fast," said Gilon, when asked if India had indicated to Israel it was considering a ban on Hamas.

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$40,000 dinner with Xi Jinping: The price of business negotiations in China

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India's pharma business can reach $130 billion by 2030: Industry experts

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NGOs stoking ethnic tension in Manipur, says SC panel

The Supreme Court-appointed committee's ground situation report on ethnic conflicts in Manipur accuses state NGOs of obstructing the cremation of 88 bodies preserved in mortuaries and preventing the acceptance of ex gratia. The committee, headed by former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Justice Gita Mittal, highlights the pressure exerted by civil society organizations (CSOs) on relatives not to accept the bodies. The report also mentions CSOs opposing the performance of last rites and maintaining tension between communities in Manipur.

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Lab2Market: JNCASR to set up India’s first CO2-to-methanol plant in Telangana

Bengaluru's Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) is setting up India's first plant to convert CO2 into methanol at a power plant in Telangana. The plant, commissioned by the Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) with a recommendation from Coal India Limited, is expected to be completed in 2024. The technology, developed by JNCASR's startup Breathe Applied Sciences, will help control environmental pollution by converting CO2 into methanol, reducing the need for imports from China.

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Revenue official mowed down by MP mining mafia

Prashann Singh, a Madhya Pradesh revenue official, was crushed to death under a tractor by sand mining mafia in Shahdol district late Saturday. He was a patwari in Beohari revenue division. An ex-serviceman, he was an honest and diligent official of the revenue department, said his seniors. The murder, which took place at Gopalpur village on the banks of River Son, 565km east of Bhopal, around 11pm Saturday, was the latest in a string of horrific attacks by the mining mafia on police personnel and other government employees.

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Deregulation helps ONGC command premium over Brent on Mumbai crude

Deregulation of domestic crude appears to have tipped the balance in favour of producers as green shoots of a free market emerge. In term deals signed after getting marketing freedom, state-run producer ONGC is commanding a premium over global benchmark Brent for Mumbai offshore oil in spite of attempts by buyers, also from the public sector, to beat down prices by leveraging discounts on Russian supplies. ONGC produces 13-14 million tonnes per annum of crude oil from its fields in the Arabian Sea, off the Mumbai coast.

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Sa Re Ga Ma Pa winner Albert Kabo Lepcha says my wife is my strength

Albert Kabo Lepcha from Kalimpong, West Bengal, emerged as the winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2023.

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Russia puts Meta spokesman on wanted list

Russian authorities have added Andy Stone, the spokesperson of US tech giant Meta, to a wanted list. Stone's inclusion on the list comes after Russian authorities classified Meta as a 'terrorist and extremist' organization. The interior ministry's database does not provide details of the charges against Stone. In February 2022, Stone was put on the wanted list, but the matter was not reported until this week. Meta's actions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine led to a criminal probe by Russia's federal Investigative Committee.

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Cash-for-query-row: CBI begins inquiry in Mahua Moitra case

CBI has initiated an inquiry into the cash-for-query allegations against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on a reference from anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal, sources said on Saturday. Officials informed that Lokpal had received a complaint from BJP MP Nishikant Dubey against Moitra alleging that she had taken bribes to raise questions in Parliament. He had also accused Moitra of compromising national security for monetary gains. There was no formal statement from either CBI or the Lokpal on the issue.

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BJP to fight 26 LS seats in Maha, Sena & NCP 22 together: Fadnavis

Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the seat-sharing formula for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections among the Mahayuti constituents BJP, Shiv Sena and the (Ajit Pawar-led) NCP has almost been finalised for Maharashtra, and it is proposed that while BJP will contest 26 seats, Sena and NCP together will contest 22. Maharashtra has 48 LS seats in all. BJP had fought 25 LS seats in 2019 and the then-undivided Shiv Sena 23, with the BJP winning 23 and Sena 18.

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Nitish most credible OBC face in politics: JD(U) neta

JD(U) leader and Bihar’s water resources minister Sanjay Kumar Jha on Friday said CM Nitish Kumar is the most credible OBC face in politics who remains the principal pole of Bihar politics and would never be playing a second fiddle to anybody. Rebutting some BJP leaders’ recent demand that Nitish retire from politics in the wake of his controversial remarks in the assembly over birth control, Jha said the CM is a towering leader not only in Bihar but has also been setting agenda in national politics.

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Fight deepfakes or face action, govt tells social media, Net cos

The government has warned top social media and internet companies that their platforms may be temporarily suspended and even be ordered blocked in case they are unable to tackle the menace of deepfakes. Besides, they have been advised to work out methods to issue “pop-ups” for users once they log into their accounts. The pop-ups, akin to the cautionary advice that users get when they log into their online financial investment accounts such as Zerodha, will carry the ‘no go list’ for subscribers, explicitly giving out details on what kind of content is not to be uploaded, or shared.

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For 1st time since Mahua row, Mamata backs MP

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee broke her silence on the cash-for-query controversy involving Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday, rallying behind her and declaring BJP's alleged attempt to oust her from Parliament "a foolish thing to do". "This way, they will end up making her more popular," Mamata said at a party convention in Kolkata, echoing Moitra's claim that the parliamentary ethics committee's report recommending her expulsion had turned her into "Jhansi ki Rani". TMC reinstated Moitra as the party's Krishnanagar district president recently, with Mamata endorsing the appointment.

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Hear review plea on gay marriage in open court, petitioners to SC

LGBTQIA+ community members on Thursday requested an open court hearing on their petitions seeking review of the Supreme Court’s October 17 judgment rejecting marriage rights for same-sex couples, and tactically based their demand on CJI D Y Chandrachud’s minority opinion – “when there is discrimination, it must be remedied by the courts”. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi told a bench led by the CJI that the review petitions, listed for consideration in chambers before a five-judge bench on November 28, must be heard in the open court.

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Trapped brothers clueless about death of kin

They grew up in the same sleepy hamlet, playing, cracking jokes and waking up together. But fate played a cruel joke and life changed completely for the Bediya family of Khairabera in 11 days. First, news that 22-year-old Rajendra Bediya and his two brothers, Anil Bediya (22) and Sukhram Bediya (23), were trapped in the Uttarkashi tunnel shocked the family on November 12. Late on Tuesday, news of the accidental death of Dinesh Bediya and Shankar Bediya, also in their twenties, left everyone in the household shattered.

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SC to govt: Deny MSP to those lighting farm fires

Sending a clear “stick must follow the carrot” message to farmers whose refusal to stop stubble-burning has been a major factor behind air pollution in the national capital region, the Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested that the Centre stop buying their crop so that they are denied the benefit of minimum support price (MSP). The bench, also emphasised that the Centre and Punjab government must try to promote alternative crops to replace rice cultivation which has depleted water levels in the state and leads to stubble burning.

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ED attaches ₹750 cr AJL assets, including Herald House in city

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday attached properties worth over Rs 750 crore, including the well-known Herald House near ITO, belonging to Associated Journals Ltd (AJL), the publisher of National Herald and other party mouthpieces of the Congress, in a money laundering case against party leaders Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul, and Young Indian, which now controls AJL. Congress slammed the ED's action as “shameful vendetta politics in a frivolous case” and dubbed BJP the “murderer” of democracy.

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OpenAI board opens talks for possible return of Altman

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US reaches over-$4 billion settlement with world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, source says

The US government has reportedly reached a settlement with cryptocurrency exchange Binance, amounting to over $4 billion. The settlement comes after Binance was accused of operating as an unregistered securities exchange and violating US securities laws. The charges against Binance were similar to those faced by the now-collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Binance's CEO, Changpeng Zhao, has also faced allegations of diverting customer funds and concealing assets.

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Courts can give pre-arrest bail outside jurisdiction: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that high courts and session courts are not prohibited from considering anticipatory bail pleas. The court introduced the concept of transit anticipatory bail in which the accused can be protected from arrest until they reach a court with territorial jurisdiction for the alleged offense. The court stated that a restrictive interpretation of the law would undermine the constitutional rights of a personal liberty and access to justice for the individual.

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Anne Richards steps down as Fidelity International CEO

Anne Richards has stepped down as the CEO of Fidelity International after five years and will assume the position of vice chair at the company. With over 30 years of experience in asset management, Richards, who previously led M&G Investments and served as CIO at Aberdeen Asset Management, oversaw significant growth during her tenure, with Fidelity's assets reaching $714.3 billion. In her new role as vice chair, Richards will focus on external relationships and strategic partnerships.

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Bigg Boss 17: Naved Sole gets eliminated from the first ever ‘mid-week eviction’; contestants get emotional

Bigg Boss 17 had its first mid-week eviction, with Naved getting eliminated. The housemates had to collectively choose three contestants they thought were least deserving. Naved's name came up, leaving many shocked and emotional. Rinku Dhawan and Jigna Vora, who were close to Naved, were particularly emotional. There was also a fight between Mannara Chopra and Abhishek Kumar, and Ankita Lokhande got emotional while talking about her ex-boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput. Khanzaadi got into a fight with Rinku Dhawan, leading to criticism from other contestants.

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Tesla, auto MNCs likely to get relief on local value addition

In what can be a major relief for Tesla and other multi-national car companies looking to import electrics in India at a specially-crafted and subsidised 15% duty regime that is being proposed, the government may exclude cost-heavy batteries, semiconductors, and magnetic parts from the committed localisation norms for global companies. The relaxation will be a significant reprieve for global companies that would need to fulfil domestic value addition conditions to avail the lower duty regime.

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4.6 lakh flyers on World Cup eve set record after lean Diwali

The World Cup final led to a boost in air traffic in India, with almost 460,000 domestic flyers on Saturday. This was the highest-ever figure recorded, in contrast to the lean daily numbers seen during the Diwali season. Industry insiders attribute this to the high advance fares set by airlines before Diwali, which led travellers to choose AC classes on premium trains instead. However, looking at the excitement in the audience, airlines later lowered the fares.

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ASI gets 10 more days to file Gyanvapi survey report

The Varanasi district court has granted the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) an additional 10 days to submit its scientific survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque complex. The ASI had previously requested 15 more days to complete the report, but the court has instructed them to submit it by November 28. The ASI had been ordered to conduct a survey to determine if the mosque was built on the remains of a temple.

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Will implement UCC in 6 months, BJP vows in Telangana

The BJP has released its manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in Telangana, promising to implement the Uniform Civil Code and investigate corruption allegations against the BRS government. The party also vowed to fast-track sub-categorization in reservations for scheduled castes, reduce VAT on diesel and petrol, and provide various welfare schemes for women and girls.

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OpenAI fires Altman on video call: Tech world convulsed

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence pioneer, has ousted CEO Sam Altman due to a loss of confidence in his leadership. Mira Murati, previously the company's chief technology officer, has been named interim CEO. Altman's departure was unexpected, and three top-level researchers have reportedly quit. Altman co-founded OpenAI and gained fame after the launch of the popular chatbot ChatGPT.

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EAM Jaishankar calls for Global South self-reliance

India's foreign minister, S Jaishankar, emphasized the need for the Global South to have a greater role in shaping solutions to key global issues at the second Global South summit. He called for self-reliance and diversification of production to mitigate economic vulnerabilities. The summit, attended by nearly 130 countries, discussed topics such as development, finance, health, education, and environment. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing autonomy and desire for a bigger role in global affairs among developing countries.

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India can become biggest market for Hyundai globally in near future: HMIL CEO

India can become the biggest market for South Korean auto major Hyundai globally in the near future with demand for automobiles expected to remain strong, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) MD and CEO Unsoo Kim said on Friday. ​​HMIL accounts for 18.6 per cent (in the January-September period) of the South Korean automaker's global volumes. It expects to breach the 20 per cent mark in the next 2-3 years. It is in the third position after the US and South Korean markets.

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UGC syncs PG, UG courses to give students flexibility

The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India has approved a new curriculum and credit framework for postgraduate programs, in line with the restructuring of undergraduate programs under the National Education Policy 2020. The new framework offers flexibility for students to switch disciplines, choose courses of interest, and pursue alternative modes of learning. It also specifies the minimum credit requirements for different formats of postgraduate degrees. Additionally, the framework allows students to pursue multiple academic programs simultaneously, either in physical or online modes.

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Israel targets Hamas tunnels with attack dogs, ‘sponge’ bombs

Israel's military is using a range of technologies to detect and destroy Hamas' network of tunnels in Gaza, including surveillance drones, bunker-buster bombs, bulldozers, attack dogs, and robots. The aim is to minimize the risk to soldiers by blocking and damaging the tunnels, rather than sending troops in. However, experts warn that without ground forces, it is difficult to assess the extent of the damage. Hamas is considered a terrorist group by the US and European Union.

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Astra Zeneca plans to exit manufacturing at Bangalore

AstraZeneca Pharma will exit manufacturing at its only plant based in Bangalore, as part of a ``global strategic review’’. The company with revenues of over Rs 1000 crore, feels that it can derive more value for its shareholders by transferring core manufacturing to a contract manufacturer. As a part of AstraZeneca's ongoing strategic review of its global manufacturing and supply network, the company intends to exit the manufacturing site in Bangalore, in due course, it said in a stock exchange filing.

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Rs 25K crore: What happens to Sahara funds?

Following the death of Sahara group founder Subrata Roy, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is working to return Rs 25,000 crore of unclaimed funds to investors. The funds were collected by Sahara group from investors through various schemes and were ordered by the Supreme Court to be deposited with Sebi. While Sebi has received over 20,000 applications from investors, only Rs 138 crore has been refunded so far. The fate of the remaining funds, which could be appropriated by the government, remains uncertain.

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Chandrayaan-3 launch vehicle fragment re-enters earth

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) announced that the cryogenic upper stage of the LVM3 M4 launch vehicle, which successfully launched the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, re-entered the Earth's atmosphere in an uncontrolled manner. The rocket body re-entered the atmosphere over the North Pacific Ocean and did not pass over India. The re-entry occurred within 124 days of its launch, complying with the 25-year rule for low-Earth orbit objects. The rocket body had undergone passivation to minimize the risk of accidental explosions and adhere to space debris mitigation guidelines.

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How Kohli's historic ton and seven-star Shami powered India to fourth World Cup final

Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 50th one-day international hundred and Mohammed Shami took seven wickets as India beat New Zealand by 70 runs to reach the Cricket World Cup final on Wednesday. Kohli made 117 to surpass the ODI century record he had shared with India great Sachin Tendulkar, and Shreyas Iyer clubbed a rapid 105 in a commanding total of 397 for 4. New Zealand were then dismissed for 327 despite Daryl Michell's 134 with paceman Shami taking a sensational career-best 7-57.

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Over 12k vote from home for Rajasthan polls

Over 12,000 elderly and disabled voters in Jaipur, Rajasthan have cast their votes in the first phase of home voting for the assembly elections. These voters, who are aged above 80 or have disabilities, are eligible to vote from their homes. The Election Commission has sent special polling teams to record their votes in postal ballots in complete secrecy. A total of 62,927 voters in the state have applied for home voting. Voting will continue through postal ballots until November 19.

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Isro prods youth to design robotic rovers for future missions

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is inviting innovative ideas and designs for robotic rovers from the youth as part of a space challenge. The challenge, called 'Isro Robotics Challenge-URSC 2024', aims to provide development opportunities in space robotics and leverage creative thinking among Indian youth for future interplanetary missions. The challenge will involve building robots to compete in an extra-terrestrial-inspired arena and performing tasks based on real-life challenges faced by space robotics.

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Braverman launches scathing attack against UK PM Rishi Sunak

Former British interior minister Suella Braverman has criticized Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, saying that his plan is not working and urging him to change course to avoid election defeat. Braverman accused Sunak of failing on immigration and anti-Semitism, and described his rejection of withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights as a "betrayal." She also accused Sunak of putting off tough decisions to minimize political risk. Braverman's letter comes a week after she accused the police of left-wing bias, leading to her dismissal from her ministerial position.

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Indiabulls Housing Finance Q2 net profit rises 3% to Rs 298cr

Mortgage player Indiabulls Housing Finance on Tuesday reported a marginal 3 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 298 crore in the second quarter ended September 2023. The company had reported a net profit of Rs 289 crore in the July-September quarter of last fiscal. Its total income during the quarter under review rose to Rs 2,242 crore from Rs 2,231 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago, Indiabulls Housing Finance said in a regulatory filing.

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Rishi Sunak faces first no-confidence letter following cabinet rejig

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing his first vote of no confidence after firing Interior Minister Suella Braverman. Conservative Party member Andrea Jenkyns criticized Sunak for removing Boris Johnson as leader and purging the center-right from the cabinet. Jenkyns submitted the no confidence letter to "stand up and fight for true Conservatism." A vote of confidence in Sunak's leadership would be initiated if 15 percent of the party's MPs sent letters indicating their choice for a new leader. The reshuffle was triggered by Braverman's criticism of the police's handling of protests.

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ONGC to start pumping oil from $5 billion KG block next fortnight

State-run ONGC will start pumping crude from its $5-billion project off the Andhra coast in the next fortnight, bringing on stream the delayed project that is pivotal for reversing the company’s declining fortunes as a result of maturing fields. Output from the KG-DWN 98/2, the second deep sea project in the east coast after RIL-BP’s KG-D6 acreage, will give a fillip to domestic oil production at a time when dependence on imports is rising on the back of expanding oil demand.

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Suella sacked, ex-PM Cameron makes shock return as foreign secretary

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has sacked Indian-origin Home Secretary Suella Braverman and appointed former PM David Cameron as Foreign Secretary in a cabinet reshuffle. Braverman was fired following controversial comments she made criticizing the police's handling of pro-Palestine protests and making derogatory remarks about the homeless. Cameron's appointment marks his return to frontline politics after a seven-year absence. He will now speak for the government in the House of Lords. Critics have described his appointment as a "dead cat strategy."

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MP villagers postpone their Diwali by a week as it falls on polling day

A village in Madhya Pradesh, India, has postponed its Diwali celebrations by seven days due to the coinciding of the festival with the state's voting day. The tribal community in Sajanpur follows a traditional method of determining the date of Diwali celebrations, and the village elders had originally scheduled it for November 17. However, to avoid any interference with the voting process, the celebrations have been rescheduled for November 24. The village's residents want to ensure that people can vote without any distractions and make informed decisions.

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MP villagers postpone their Diwali by a week as it falls on polling day

A village in Madhya Pradesh, India, has postponed its Diwali celebrations by seven days due to the coinciding of the festival with the state's voting day. The tribal community in Sajanpur follows a traditional method of determining the date of Diwali celebrations, and the village elders had originally scheduled it for November 17. However, to avoid any interference with the voting process, the celebrations have been rescheduled for November 24. The village's residents want to ensure that people can vote without any distractions and make informed decisions.

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'It'll reap what it sows': Why Pakistan's harsh crackdown on Afghan migrants may backfire

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Happy Govardhan Puja: Wishes, messages, quotes, images and more

Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakoot, is a festival celebrated in India to commemorate Lord Krishna's victory over the rain god Indra. It is observed on the fourth day of the Kartika month, usually in October or November. Devotees visit temples to offer prayers, flowers, fruits, and sweets to Lord Krishna and Mount Govardhan. Families come together to enjoy a vegetarian feast and reflect on the importance of faith and the environment.

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Allot grandson flat promised to deceased man 48 yrs ago: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) to allocate a flat to a man whose family has been waiting for close to 48 years. The family was evicted from their room in 1975 and has been waiting for re-accommodation ever since. The court noted that the delay in allotment was due to a discrepancy in the size of the flat, but ruled in favor of the petitioner and ordered Mhada to allocate a 579 sq ft flat.

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59% of women detected with breast cancer after its spread

A new study has found that only 30% of women in India are diagnosed with breast cancer when the disease is still confined to the breast, while 59% are diagnosed when it has spread to nearby structures or lymph nodes. Additionally, 11% of women are diagnosed with cancer that has spread to distant parts of the body. For India, the data from 28 population based cancer registries was included in the analysis coordinated by the ICMR-NCDIR, Bengaluru. The study, conducted across 81 countries, highlights the importance of early detection and timely diagnosis.

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Tesla faces strikes in Sweden unless it signs a collective bargaining agreement

Trade unions in Sweden are putting pressure on Tesla to sign a collective bargaining agreement, similar to what most employees have in the country. The metalworkers' union, IF Metall, has already staged a walkout at workshops where Tesla cars are serviced, and other trade unions have joined in solidarity. The unions are threatening to prevent the handling and painting of Tesla cars if an agreement is not reached. Former Swedish prime minister and head of IF Metall, Stefan Löfven, has also encouraged Swedes to suspend purchases of Teslas until an agreement is signed.

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Song on millets featuring PM Modi nominated for Grammy

Indian-American singer Falu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's collaboration on a song promoting the benefits of millets has been nominated for a Grammy award in the best global music performance category. The song, titled "Abundance in Millets," was released in celebration of the "International Year of Millets" and aims to raise awareness about the grain as a potential solution to world hunger. Falu was inspired to create the song after meeting PM Modi in New Delhi following her Grammy win in 2022.

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Bihar assembly clears bills to increase quota limit from 50% to 65%

The Bihar assembly has passed bills increasing quotas for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, and Extremely Backward Classes in government jobs and educational institutions from 50% to 65%. This brings the overall reservation to 75% when including the 10% for economically weaker sections. The bills were passed unanimously and will become law after the consent of the governor. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called for a caste census and urged BJP legislators to appeal for special category status for Bihar.

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Odisha showcases tourism potential at London travel trade show

The state government of Odisha showcased its tourism potential at the World Travel Market in London to attract overseas tourists. The government delegation held meetings with stakeholders and promoted the annual eco-retreat glamping festival. The state's tourism industry has seen a significant recovery in 2022, with an 875% growth in the inflow of foreign tourists compared to 2021. The top three countries generating the most international tourists for Odisha were the USA, Japan, and Germany.

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Indian journalist targeted with Pegasus, says global scribes body

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148 vs 133: India beats China in QS university rankings for Asia

India has surpassed China as the most represented higher education system in Asia, with 148 featured universities in the latest QS World University Rankings. IIT-Bombay and IIT-Delhi are among the top 50 universities, and there are five other Indian institutions in the top 100. India also achieves the second-best regional results in papers per faculty among the higher education systems. The increasing visibility of Indian universities in the rankings reflects the dynamic expansion of India's higher education landscape.

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Reliance Retail to take Swadesh store to US and Europe

Country's leading retailer Reliance Retail has plans to take its Swadesh store, retailing traditional Indian art and craft, to the US and Europe. Reliance Retail on Wednesday opened its first standalone store of Swadesh at Hyderabad, which was inaugurated by Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation. Spread over 20,000 square feet, Swadesh store would have over 400 products of handmade textiles, handicrafts, agricultural products that are listed with geographical indications.

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Army boosting aviation corps with new choppers, drones & missiles

The Indian Army is enhancing its strike, surveillance, and airlift capabilities by inducting various helicopters, drones, and missiles. Plans are underway to induct 126 light utility helicopters, 90 combat choppers, six heavy-duty Apache gunships, and 25 advanced light helicopters. The Army Aviation Corps is also setting up additional integrated aviation brigades. The old Cheetah and Chetak helicopters will be retired and replaced with new light utility helicopters. The recent induction of Israeli drones has boosted strategic surveillance along the Line of Actual Control.

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Lingotto buys additional 16.5 percent stake in TVS Industrial and Logistics Parks

Investment management firm Lingotto has acquired an additional 16.5% stake in TVS Industrial and Logistics Parks, bringing its total stake to 21%. TVS ILP, a part of TVS Mobility Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Lingotto, which is owned by Exor NV. British International Investor, a UK's DFI, has sold part of its stake to Lingotto. The transaction took place at an enterprise value of Rs 2,800 crore. Lingotto is an independent investment management company based in London.

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Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Mohammadi goes on hunger strike

Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has begun a hunger strike in an Iranian jail in protest against the lack of access to medical care. The women's rights advocate, who won the award earlier this month, has reportedly been denied treatment for heart and lung conditions as she refused to wear a headscarf during a hospital visit. Mohammadi is currently serving multiple sentences totalling 12 years imprisonment on charges including spreading propaganda against the Islamic Republic.

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Israel cuts off north Gaza as Palestinian toll tops 10,000

Israeli forces have cut off northern Gaza from the rest of the territory and launched intense air strikes, preparing for a push into Gaza City. The death toll in Palestine has exceeded 10,000, with over 4,100 children and 2,600 women among the casualties. Israel has vowed to crush Hamas, and the war is expected to escalate as troops enter Gaza City. The Israeli military said it had successfully encircled the north and south of Gaza, and ground troops have taken over a Hamas compound.

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Israeli air strike on Gaza's hospital kills one, injures several others

An Israeli air strike that hit a building belonging to Gaza's Al Shifa hospital killed one Palestinian and wounded several others, according to the spokesman of Gaza's ministry of health. The spokesperson further said that the building is hosting 170 injured and other displaced people. ​Israel has launched air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip following a cross-border attack by Hamas on October 7.

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TVS SCS clocks consolidated Q2 net loss of Rs 30 crore

TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS SCS) reported a net loss of Rs 30 crore in the second quarter, compared to a loss of Rs 51 crore in Q1. “On a consolidated basis, Q2 EBITDA margins expanded 100 bps YoY as margin expansion in the Integrated Supply Chain Solutions (ISCS) segment helped balance the Network Solutions (NS) segment,” the company said in a statement. “Consistent margins and decrease in interest expenses helped narrow the loss before tax and exceptional items to Rs 4.5 crore from a loss of Rs 10.7 crore in Q1 FY24.”

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Most banks not big on small personal loans

Bank chiefs have expressed concerns about the stress in unsecured loans, particularly in the fintech-driven digital lending of small-ticket personal loans. There is an expectation that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may make it more difficult for banks to lend to this segment, which is considered riskier. The State Bank of India (SBI) chairman stated that the unsecured book is better than the secured book, indicating that SBI does not extend loans below Rs 50,000.

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New CIC, 2 commissioners likely to be appointed today

Heeralal Samariya, currently serving as an information commissioner, is set to become the new chief information commissioner of the Central Information Commission (CIC). Two new information commissioners, Anandi Ramalingam and V K Tiwari, are also set to be appointed. Samariya, a former IAS officer, was chosen by the selection committee led by PM Narendra Modi. The appointments are expected to be announced soon. The CIC has been without a chief for over a month.

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CM Baghel will now be operated by remote from Dubai: Smriti Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani has accused Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel of being controlled by a remote from Dubai, suggesting his involvement in the Mahadev betting app scandal. She claimed that the Congress government had cheated the women of Chhattisgarh by not fulfilling its promise to ban liquor, instead looting Rs 2,000 crore through a liquor scam.

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Tiffin box with 2kg IED planted on NH stretch in Jammu

A major tragedy was averted on Saturday with the timely detection and destruction of a timer-based improvised explosive device (IED) that had been concealed in a tiffin box and planted along the Sidhra-Narwal stretch of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway near a police checkpoint.

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NYT writer quits after accusing Israel of ‘genocide’

Jazmine Hughes, a staff writer for the New York Times Magazine, resigned after violating the company's policy by signing an open letter accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians. The letter, titled "Writers Against the War on Gaza," blamed Israel for deaths in a terrorist attack by Hamas. The conflict between Israel and Gaza has led to restrictions on freedom of expression, with many institutions dealing with members who feel strongly about the conflict. Hughes had previously criticized her newspaper's op-ed desk for publishing a column by Senator Tom Cotton.

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UAW says GM outlines EV investment plans, will raise wages

The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative contract deal with General Motors that includes investments in electric vehicles and wage increases for US hourly workers. The agreement follows a similar pattern set at Ford and Stellantis, providing base wage increases and improved conditions for temporary workers. The contract will raise wages for over 7,000 UAW workers in GM component plants, service parts warehouses, and subsystems operations. UAW leaders will now seek approval from union members at the Detroit Three.

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Why Bain & Co. CEO Manny Maceda thinks India is a compelling investment destination

Manny Maceda, the Worldwide Managing Partner and CEO of Bain & Co. has said, “India has always been a great, unique opportunity.”

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Oil heads for weekly loss as geopolitical risk premium wanes

Oil prices fell on Friday as concerns over Middle East tensions eased and US jobs data suggested that the Federal Reserve may not raise interest rates further. Brent crude futures dropped 1.2% to $85.81 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 1.3% to $81.42 a barrel. Both benchmarks were on track for weekly losses of over 5%. In addition, a private sector survey showed that China's services activity expanded at a slightly faster pace in October, but sales grew at the slowest rate in 10 months and employment stagnated.

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Astronaut captures ‘ghostly’ face in northern Africa

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have captured a photo of Trou au Natron, a volcanic pit and soda lake in northern Chad that resembles a ghostly face. The photo shows the outline of the face, with the "eyes" and "nose" being cinder cones and the "mouth" covered in a mineral crust made of natron. Trou au Natron is situated southeast of Tarso Toussidé, a volcanic area with fumaroles and an active stratovolcano. It's one of several volcanic peaks in the Tibesti Mountains.

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Air India in dock for aircraft with less emergency-use oxygen

Air India is being investigated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for using a Boeing 777 with insufficient emergency oxygen on a recent Delhi-US nonstop flight. The pilot refused to operate the aircraft due to the oversight, and the DGCA has requested information from the airline. Most aircraft have enough oxygen for 12-15 minutes per passenger, but planes flying over high mountains, such as the Hindu Kush range, need extra oxygen for 25-30 minutes.

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How 'Trishul' tattoo helps cops crack Delhi robbery

The identification of the accused was made possible due to a distinctive 'trishul' tattoo on his left forearm, according to officials.

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'Real-money gaming headed for a squeeze after GST ruling'

The online real-money gaming industry in India is expected to decline significantly after the government imposed a 28% tax on user collections, according to a report by Lumikai. However, the report predicts that the overall gaming industry will continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 20% between FY23 and FY28, reaching revenues of $7.5 billion. The growth will be driven by in-app purchases and ad revenues, rather than real-money gaming.

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Coca-Cola India profit jumps 57% in Financial Year 23

Coca-Cola India's consolidated profit for FY2022-23 increased by 57.15% to Rs 722.44 crore, while revenue from operations jumped 45% to Rs 4,521.31 crore. Expenses on advertising and sales promotion also rose by 52.05% to Rs 1,122.11 crore. The company attributed the growth to volume growth, price-mix, and an increase in sales, particularly in rural regions. Coca-Cola India has increased its marketing spending and focused on digital-first engagement with consumers.

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2 coaches, engine of train derail in Prayagraj

Around 9 pm on Tuesday, two coaches and the locomotive of the Suhaildev Express, which operates between Anand Vihar in Delhi and Ghazipur, derailed at Prayagraj railway station. This incident happened just two days after a collision between passenger trains in Andhra Pradesh resulted in the tragic loss of 13 lives and injuries to 50 individuals. The derailment occurred on the railway track adjacent to platform No. 9, according to sources. No casualty was reported, North Central Railway's chief PRO Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay said.

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Customs fails to detect passenger with 1kg gold concealed in rectum

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Mark Mobius sees Sensex hitting 1 lakh mark in 5 years, says India's future looks very exciting

Mark Mobius expressed his optimism about India's growth potential, stating that the benchmark Sensex could reach the 1,00,000 milestone in the next five years. He also highlighted India's promising economic growth prospects and the significant role played by a tech-savvy young population.

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