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Garuda Aerospace on Tuesday said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CYOL, a Sri Lankan provider of of advanced agricultural technology solutions as they both look to expand their operations in Australia, Africa, and Asia.

Garuda Aerospace has signed an initial pact with agri-tech solutions provider CYOL to launch its operations in Sri Lanka, a statement said on Tuesday. This agreement marks a major milestone in both companies' growth as they expand their operations into Australia, Africa, and Asia, Garuda Aerospace said in the statement. Garuda Aerospace will collaborate with CYOL to deliver solutions for farming and technology integration, the statement said. As part of this partnership, Garuda Aerospace has officially launched its operations in Sri Lanka, further solidifying its presence in South Asia, it stated. Garuda Aerospace offers its drone solutions for various areas such as agriculture, surveillance, mapping, thermography, videography, and defence anti-drone systems,

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stock indexes drifted lower at the start of a momentous week full of potential flashpoints in Washington, D

Democrat Kamala Harris has also experienced improving odds on election gambling sites and has a slight lead on PredictIt, although Polymarket continues to show Trump as favourite.

Dragon Ball Daima eagerly await Episode 5. This episode will be released on Crunchyroll on November 8, 2024.

Arcane Season 2 Part 1 on November 9, 2024. The last episode will be available on November 23, 2024.

France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain shared the second place, granting their citizens visa-free access to 192 countries, as per the latest rankings. The United States ranked 8th, giving its citizens visa-free entry to 186 countries.

Pralhad Joshi on Monday said India has been re-elected as the President of Indian Solar Alliance (ISA) from 2024 to 2026. Addressing the press conference at 7th General Assembly of the ISA, Joshi informed that France has been reelected as Vice-President of the ISA. India's election to the President post is a testament to the impactful work the country, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been doing over the years for the global good in advancing solar energy adoption across the globe and boosting investment in essential solar projects, including mini-grids and healthcare solutions, Joshi opined. Eight Vice Presidents of the Standing Committee, two from each of the four ISA geographical regions, were also selected by the Assembly.

Shares are mostly higher in Europe and Asia as China's leaders begin a major meeting expected to bring fresh pledges of help for the world's second-largest economy

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are under the spotlight as they prepare for the high-stakes Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia which will bein November 22. Former India pacer Karsan Ghavri, in an exclusive interview with TimesOfIndia.com, said that their future in Test cricket could hinge on their performances in the series. “If they don’t perform in Australia, Virat and Rohit should retire,” Ghavri said. The former left-arm seamer noted that despite their legendary status and achievements, the team needs dependable run-scorers to compete at the highest level.

Chris Martin a “YouTube moment.” Melbourne fans got a nasty shock during the rock-pop band’s final performance at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium when Martin stumbled through a trap door on stage. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Greg Briggs, Chris Martin was spotted engaging with the crowd when he accidentally stepped backward and fell through the trap door. The audience gasped in surprise, and someone already positioned inside the trap door quickly reached out to soften his fall. The video included the caption, “The moment Chris Martin fell through a trapdoor right in front of me at the #Coldplay concert tonight.”

Non-resident Indians (NRIs) now have a faster, more convenient option than traditional wire transfers to send money to family or make payments in India. The National Payments Corp. of India (NPCI) has extended UPI access to NRIs who hold non-resident external (NRE) or non-resident ordinary (NRO) accounts. This expansion allows NRIs to conduct instant transactions from their smartphones using UPI linked to their international mobile numbers, simplifying financial connections with India.

US presidential election polling data showed no clear advantage between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Oil rose after OPEC+ delayed a hike in output. The greenback dropped against most major currencies such as the yen and the Australian dollar in early Monday trading, while 10-year Treasury futures rose.

India were swept 3-0 by New Zealand at home. Not the Australians’ Final Frontier, with among the best teams assembled, not England’s BazBall, but New Zealand just playing Test cricket as it should be. India did not take their eyes off the prize—a place in the World Test Championship final—rather they were too glued to it, and took their eyes off the ball. Cricket, especially if you are a batsman, is a one-ball game, because that’s all it takes to end your stay, and if you’re not focussed in the moment, you’re done. This Indian team has built a proud home record because they play well together. There was a sense of fire under Virat Kohli, but Rohit Sharma has brought companionship back to the fore as a leader. He’s not one to cut someone down when they have had a bad day.

Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure barely three months into his appointment as the head coach of the Indian team. He was appointed to the top post amid much fanfare and was also given a rare seat at the selection committee meeting for the tour of Australia. However, his initial report card clearly suggests things aren't looking good for the former India opener. Unless there is a remarkable turnaround Down Under, Gambhir, who was given a free hand in selection matters, may not have as much say in issues concerning the team in the coming times. Right after Gambhir took over the reins, India lost an ODI series to Sri Lanka for the first time in 27 years, and then New Zealand completed a 3-0 whitewash of his side in Tests at home on Sunday, something the team never experienced in its long cricketing journey.

Indian diaspora at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. The EAM attributed this progress to a series of interconnected efforts aimed at enhancing business conditions, improving the quality of life, and radically transforming the nation's infrastructure. Jaishankar elaborated on the initiatives that have contributed to this transformation, including the ambitious Gati Shakti program, which focuses on comprehensive infrastructure development.

S Jaishankar on Sunday highlighted the significance of QUAD and Australia's foundational role in the partnership. «The QUAD ranks right up there and Australia is a founding partner of that mechanism in terms of our bilateral ties. In diplomacy, you come up with words that signal to your own system and to others. When we speak today of a comprehensive strategic partnership, this description has a meaning in bureaucratic terms...,» said Jaishankar. While addressing the Indian diaspora at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, on Sunday, Jaishankar noted the presence of around 125,000 individuals of Indian origin in Australia, including approximately 15,000-16,000 students in Queensland, underscoring the significance of this vibrant community in fostering deeper ties.

India players will be decided after the tour of Australia as the BCCI evaluates the shocking 0-3 drubbing against New Zealand at home while rolling out a structured phaseout policy before the start of the next WTC cycle. There is a high possibility that the five-match Test series against Australia could be the final one for at least two of the four seniors among Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, who are in the last leg of their international careers. «Look, I don't think we can look that far ahead. It's important to focus on the next series, which is Australia,» Rohit said when asked for his thoughts on India's Test future given there is limited time left in his captaincy. «I'm not going to look beyond Australia series. Australia series, for us is now very, very important. We will try and focus on that rather than thinking what happens after,» he said.

India now finds itself in a difficult situation to qualify for the World Test Championship final for the 2023-25 cycle after the 0-3 whitewash at home against New Zealand. This loss marks India's first home Test series defeat since 2012. New Zealand created multiple records with the series win. This Test series win is the first for New Zealand in India since their tours began in 1955-56. Kiwis also became the only team to secure a 3-0 series win in India. Before the New Zealand series, India led the WTC standings with a percentage (PCT) of 68.06. However, after losing the first two matches, India's PCT dropped to 62.82, while Australia follows closely at 62.50 and Sri Lanka at 55.56.

New Zealand on Sunday, Indian team captain Rohit Sharma admitted that he had not been at his best in leading the team. «This was an unfortunate series where we tried certain things that did not come off. I was not at my best as captain in leading the team as well as with the bat also,» said Sharma after the match. New Zealand completed an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India as the Black Caps dismissed the hosts for 121 on a tricky wicket to secure a 25-run victory on day three of the third and final test in Mumbai on Sunday.