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26 Oct

Jharkhand Assembly election MS Dhoni to work for voter mobilisation in state

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K. Ravi Kumar, the chief electoral officer of Jharkhand, declared on Friday that legendary cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni will work with the Election Commission to raise voter awareness ahead of the state's next assembly elections. The results of the assembly elections will be revealed on November 23 after they are held in two parts on November 13 and 20. Kumar told the media that Dhoni, who hails from Ranchi, wrote to the Election Commission indicating his interest in taking part in the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program. In order to boost voter turnout, the Election Commission intends…

26 Oct

Israel says retaliatory strikes against Iran completed

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Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran early on Saturday, claiming that the strikes were directed at military targets in retaliation for the Islamic Republic's October 1, 2024, barrage of ballistic missiles, which included about 200 missiles fired at Israel. This was Iran's second direct attack on Israel in six months. Tehran, the capital of Iran, was the site of audible explosions, although the Islamic Republic said that the damage was "limited." According to the person, "U.S. President Joe Biden received updates throughout the day on Friday as the operation progressed and by his national security adviser, Jake Sullivan,…

26 Oct

L&T shares downfall 2%; UBS downgrades rating to ‘neutral’ citing near-term headwinds

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Shares of Larsen & Toubro (also known as L&T) had a weak opening on October 25. It fell 2 per cent to Rs 3,378 after UBS downgraded the stock to 'neutral' and cut its target price in view of several challenges in the upcoming quarters.The brokerage has highlighted an upside potential of 16 per cent from the last closing price of Rs 3,443 with a target price of Rs 4,000. The previous target price given by the brokerage was Rs 4,400. L&T shares have declined 11 per cent in the last month.The international broking firm suggests that although core earnings…

25 Oct

NEET PG 2024 hearing Supreme Court dismisses plea to postpone exam

editorNorth East

NEET PG 2024 SC Listening to Real-Time Updates: In response to students' worries regarding the results' transparency and the National Board of Examinations for Medical Sciences' normalization procedure, the Supreme Court heard the petitions in the NEET PG issue on Friday. On September 7, a petition was submitted, and on September 13, it was first heard. On September 20, a three-judge panel led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and including Justices Manoj Misra and JB Pardiwala addressed the case, with a particular emphasis on the normalization of exam results, answer keys, and marks. Since some states have halted their counseling…

25 Oct

Lawrence Bishnoi group denied Salman Khan’s offer

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On going threatenings against Salman Khan from Bishnoi Community has recently revealed that the actor has offered the community a blank cheque to settle down the dispute. However, Lawrence Bishnoi group has strongly denied the offer saying, "If we were after money, we would have accepted it."

25 Oct

India and China have reached at an agreement to end the standoff

editorNorth East

In reality, the May 2020 détente between Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping over resolving the military tension in East Ladakh following the PLA transgression was a test of the NDA government's resilience, the Indian Army's tenacity and dedication under the most trying circumstances, and the full cooperation between Indian diplomacy and the military. Although both leaders behaved appropriately during the Modi-Xi meeting in Kazan, the delegation-level discussions cleared the path for a Special Representative Dialogue to negotiate the de-escalation of the military buildup along the 3488-kilometer Line of Actual Control, and the foreign ministers of both nations will set a…

25 Oct

Crude oil futures increase on spot demand – PTI

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New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) Crude oil prices on Thursday rose by Rs 68 to Rs 6,044 per barrel in futures trade as participants widened their bets following strong spot demand.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for November delivery expansion by Rs 68, or 1.14 per cent, to Rs 6,044 per barrel in a business turnover of 13,571 lots.Analysts said crude oil prices rose in futures trade as participants increased their deals.Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude price in New York was trading at $71.79 per barrel, down 1.44 per cent, while Brent crude price was at $75.92 per barrel,…

24 Oct

NMDC shares expansion 5% after second hike in price of lump ore and fines in October

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Shares of public sector company NMDC or National Mineral Development Corporation witnessed a surge on October 23 after the company announced a hike in the price of its lump ore and fines, which was the second price hike by the company in October.NMDC has raised the price of lump ore by Rs 600 to Rs 6,350 per tonne, while that of fines by Rs 400 to Rs 5,410 per tonne, the company said in a regulatory filing on October 22.These latest hikes have pushed NMDC's lump ore and fines prices to their highest since May. Interestingly, NMDC's price adjustments come…

24 Oct

cyclone dana ‘red alert’ for heavy rainfall of odisha

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A cyclonic storm Dana is now tearing over coastal Odisha and is expected to hit the state early on Friday morning, bringing with it thunderstorms and a lot of rain. Cyclone Dana is expected to bring significant rainfall to coastal Odisha and southern West Bengal. According to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, 3–4 lakh residents of the designated "danger zone" had left by Wednesday night. Cyclone Dana is expected to land early Friday between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port, according to the India Meteorological Department. Approximately 120 kmph is the expected maximum speed, according to IMD DG Mrutyunjay…

24 Oct

Ridhima Kapoor on her relation with Alia Bhatt says, ‘natural bonding’

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Ranbir Kapoor's sister Ridhima Kapoor has made her screen debut in a new show named 'Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives'. Alia Bhatt who is sister-in-law to Ridhima has made a special message on her debut. Ridhima Kapoor has always appreciated Alia Bhatt and also shared how the relation became so easy to go on. Ridhima Kapoor shared saying, "We are very comfortable being around each other. We give them their space. We don't call them up every single day. She makes a lot of effort… with the family. We love her, we are there for her anytime. Wherever So this…