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Indian stock markets are observing a holiday today due to the Maharashtra Assembly Election. This closure marks one of the 16 trading holidays scheduled for 2024.
Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat were among the early voters
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Guyana for the first time in 56 years, marking a historic visit to strengthen ties between the two nations. Warmly welcomed by Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, Modi will address Guyana's parliament, participate in the India-CARICOM summit, and explore opportunities in sectors like hydrocarbons and defense to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Addverb Technologies, backed by Mukesh Ambani, is set to launch advanced humanoid robots by 2025, aiming to compete with Tesla in the global robotics market. These AI-powered robots will perform complex tasks across various industries, leveraging Jio's AI and 5G technologies. Addverb aims to make India a hub for humanoid robotics, supporting the 'Make in India' initiative.
The Indian cricket team enjoyed a lighthearted moment during their practice session in Perth ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Middle-order batsman Sarfaraz Khan amused his teammates, including Virat Kohli, with an unusual catch during fielding drills, sparking laughter and camaraderie within the squad. The Border-Gavaskar series kicks off with the opening Test in Perth, starting on November 22.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar confirmed that the voice in the leaked audio clips accusing his sister, Supriya Sule, of using Bitcoin for illegal campaign funding belongs to her. He stated that while he recognizes her voice, an inquiry will be conducted to uncover the truth.
The 10 elephants had died in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve between October 29 an 31, prompting investigations by multiple agencies. E
Voting is underway in 15 assembly constituencies across four Indian states: Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand. These bypolls, while significant, won't alter the legislative assemblies' composition. The outcomes hold particular interest as they present the first electoral test for both the INDIA bloc and the NDA since the Lok Sabha elections. Results are anticipated on November 23.
According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, fairly widespread rain over coastal parts of the State, covering up to 75% of the weather stations, was likely on November 25.
Prime candidates of the United Democratic Front (UDF), the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the BJP had reached their respective booths early
Supriya Sule, NCP-SCP MP, refuted allegations of using bitcoin for funding the Maharashtra Assembly elections, calling them "lies and fake." She filed complaints with cybercrime and for criminal defamation against BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi. Sule expressed readiness to address the accusations publicly.
Two postgraduate students of the university’s English department, Astyartha Das and Rameshwar Chakraborty, built this tactile Braille campus map, initially ideating it as part of a class assignment.
Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar believes the fate of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan hinges on political decisions. While the BCCI refuses to send the Indian team to Pakistan, Akhtar hopes for back-channel talks and highlights the potential financial losses for Pakistan if India doesn't participate. He remains optimistic, suggesting India might eventually agree to play.
How does high-altitude sickness occur? How will a mandatory registration system for tourists visiting the Himalayas improve measures to tackle the illness? How can the sickness be treated? What are some preventive measures one can take before embarking on scaling the Himalayas?
Jasprit Bumrah is set to captain India in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, as regular skipper Rohit Sharma will miss the match due to the birth of his second child. Former Indian cricketer Kirti Azad acknowledges Rohit's importance but emphasises that no player is indispensable, expressing confidence in Bumrah's leadership and bowling prowess.
While a 20% increase is for patients directly visiting the hospitals, those referred from outside for CT scans and MRI will be charged ₹ 1,000 over and above the increased fee
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