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It was not just Uikey, though. Between May and November so far, India received about 900 threatening messages, including 600 posted on X, according to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which is in charge of security at commercial airports. These threats were all directed at airlines. Sources in the industry say in the past two months alone, over 1,000 flights—domestic and foreign— were delayed due to threatening calls, texts and social media posts that turned out to be fake. The losses that the airlines ran up due to this during the period could amount to about Rs 500 crore.

book fair in the world. No one quite knows for sure, but some claim the fair began as early as in 1462, shortly after Johannes Gutenberg had printed the world's first book with movable metal type. We do know for certain though that at the beginning of the 17th c, a certain Herr Kepler was trying to sell his Rudolphinische Tabellen (Rudolphine Tables) at the fair, while Herr Galileo was publishing a monstrous advertisement for his Sidereus Nuncius (Starry Messenger). This year, Herr Dylan was in Frankfurt during the Buchmesse. He was puzzled at the preponderance of publishers in his hotel. 'At the hotel in Frankfurt there was a publishing convention and every room was taken, parties all night. I didn't know there were so many book publishers in the world. I was trying to find Crystal Lake Publishing… I thought they might be interested in some of my stories. Unfortunately, it was too crowded and I never did find them,' he posted on X.

Goa are particularly prone to a kind of reporting. Journalists or social media influencers come on a holiday. They hang out in a resort, go out to a few restaurants, shop in a few places, meet a local friend and speak to their taxi drivers. Then they string together their peeves or “new” discoveries, and a tourism trends story is born. Have to justify the time off, right? Some of the disgruntled posts that triggered the recent spat over the apparently declining state of tourism in Goa are right out of this playbook, with added moralism. “The problem with Goa is that it became rich without much effort,” declared a particularly pompous post. Tourists complaining about tourism-linked problems show a profound lack of self-reflection. Meanwhile, comparing a small state in India with countries like Sri Lanka and Thailand will yield inaccurate perspectives. Nothing is helped, though, by the reliably wrong-headed responses of the Goa government. LOOK CLOSER The data doesn’t show Goa being “down in the dumps”, as a social media post alleged. According to Noesis, a leading hotel investment and advisory firm, Goa’s tourism is gearing up for a landmark year in 2024, building on the momentum of a strong 2023 recovery. Domestic arrivals are projected to top 8.5 million, while foreign visitors may touch pre-pandemic levels, potentially exceeding 500,000.

Gabbard, known for her strong support of Hindu causes and her outspoken advocacy for India, tied the knot with Williams in an intimate ceremony that celebrated both her cultural heritage and the couple’s love. The wedding was attended by nearly 300 guests, including notable political figures such as Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Massachusetts Representative Joe Kennedy.

central government is necessary. The ruling from the High Court came while disposing of a plea seeking quashing of criminal proceedings against an Indian company for conducting a survey in Thiruvananthapuram in 2010, which according to the police was aimed at «injuring the emotional feelings of the Muslim community». The survey was conducted by the Indian company — Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) PLC-- for US-based Princeton Survey Research Associates (PSRA). Rejecting the Indian company's plea to quash the criminal proceedings against it, Justice P V Kunhikrishnan said that if such surveys were allowed to continue, they «will affect the security of our country and importantly religious harmony». «The central government should take it very seriously, and if there is any intention to topple the integrity of our country by conducting such surveys, appropriate steps should be taken in accordance with the law,» the High Court said in its order of November 4. It also noted that in the instant matter, there was no sanction from the central government for conducting such a survey.

Election Commission of India has prohibited the sale of alcohol across Mumbai and other Maharashtra cities for four days in the election season. The order is to conduct the polls smoothly. Earlier, Mumbai, along with other cities in Maharashtra like Thane and Pune, witnessed a dry day on November 12 due to the occasion of Kartik Ekadashi. Dry days refer to the specific days of the when the sale of alcohol remains completely prohibited in a region. Such decisions are usually taken during several important national, religious or cultural events.

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, expressing confidence that it will be achieved. «How many days have passed since the new government was formed? How many weeks? Will the statehood come from the sky? I have no doubt that we will get the statehood,» Abdullah told reporters. The state was bifurcated into two Union Territories following the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Political parties in the state have been demanding early restoration of statehood.

Mohammed Shami made a triumphant return to competitive cricket after a year-long injury layoff, taking seven wickets in Bengal's thrilling 11-run win over Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy match on Saturday. Shami's performance included a four-wicket haul in the first innings, and he also contributed with the bat. His form is a positive sign for Team India, which is heading to Australia with a relatively inexperienced pace attack for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, starting next week in Perth. In the match, Madhya Pradesh won the toss and elected to field first. Bengal posted a total of 228 runs, with Shahbaz Ahmed top-scoring with a quickfire 92 off 80 balls, including 16 fours and a six. Aryan Pandey (4/47) and Kulwant Khejroliya (4/84) were the standout bowlers for Madhya Pradesh.

Knight Frank India. Real estate consultant Knight Frank, in its latest edition of the Asia-Pacific Prime Office Rental Index for Q3 (July-September) 2024, said Delhi-NCR is the 6th most expensive office space rental market across the APAC region. Hong Kong SAR continues to be APAC's most expensive office market during the third quarter of this calendar year. Prime rents in the NCR remained stable in Q3 2024, while Mumbai and Bengaluru saw year-on-year (YoY) increases of 5 per cent and 3 per cent, respectively, driven by strong demand from corporates and limited new supply.

Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Girish Chandra Murmu on Saturday urged officers to think out of the box, experiment with new techniques, and adapt to the changing technological and governance environment. With the increasing use of AI and emerging technologies to provide services, he said there are numerous risks, ranging from privacy breaches and algorithmic biases to social exclusion. "...as an organisation, we are deeply cognisant of these developments and are engaging closely with emerging technological trends for enhancing the effectiveness of auditing and accounting practices in such a landscape," he said at the 4th Audit Diwas celebrations here.

Rishabh Pant, one of India’s most explosive wicketkeeper-batters, was one of the shocking names that appeared in the list of players who were released by their franchises during the annual retention activity ahead of Indian Premiere League's mega auction event. The former DC skipper is expected to be the most expensive buy for the teams in Saudi Arabia as he a base price of Rs 2 crore set against him. The wicketkeeper who bounced back after life threatening accident became the face of Delhi Capitals (DC) over the last few years, clocking an impressive IPL record, scoring 3,284 runs in 111 matches at an average of 35.31, with a career-best of 128* and a commendable strike rate.

India triumphed 3-1, with Tilak Varma being named the best fielder of the series by the Indian team. The young cricketer outshone strong contenders Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav to claim the accolade. Stand-in fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh requested captain Suryakumar Yadav to announce the winner. Yadav approached Samson, shook his hand, and then, to the surprise and delight of the dressing room, declared Tilak Varma the best fielder. The room erupted in laughter and applause, reflecting the camaraderie and team spirit. The award was presented to Tilak by stand-in head coach VVS Laxman. Upon receiving the medal, Tilak humbly dedicated the honour, saying, «I want to say one thing, Rinku's God's plan.»

Election Commission of India on Saturday has sent separate letters to BJP President JP Nadda and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, asked each one to comment on the complaint of the other. The Commission exchanged the complaints between the two parties while seeking their formal responses by 1 pm on Monday. The ECI reminded the party leaders of an earlier advisory to them dated May 22, 2024 during Lok Sabha Elections, which asked them to keep a check on star campaigners and leaders so that public decorum is not flouted and MCC is followed in letter and spirit during election campaign.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. After producing Rocket Boys, the story of Homi Bhabha, Vikram Sarabhai and India’s science and nuclear programme, Nikkhil Advani grabbed the opportunity to helm an adaptation of Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins’s book Freedom at Midnight. The SonyLiv series (streaming from 15 November) stars Sidhant Gupta as Jawaharlal Nehru, Chirag Vohra as Mahatma Gandhi, Rajendra Chawla as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Arif Zakaria as Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Global capability centers (GCCs), once seen as mere back-office support for large corporations, have evolved into significant players in India's tech industry. Indian GCCs have showcased India's tech talent pool to global companies, leading to increased job opportunities. As per the latest Nasscom-Zinnov India GCC landscape report, the number of GCCs set up in India has increased to 1,700 in FY24, generating $64.6 billion in export revenue and employing over 1.9 million people. Sangeeta Gupta, senior VP and chief strategy officer at Nasscom, had told ET that the country's talent pool is the key driver of GCC growth. «GCCs are increasingly important to their parent enterprises, focusing on moving up the value chain, creating opportunities for future leadership, and enhancing their overall impact,» she said.

global Trophy Tour ahead of the Men's Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to be hosted by Pakistan. The global Trophy Tour for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy kicks off in Islamabad, Pakistan today. The announcement comes after the ICC cancelled the trophy tour in the Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK). Notably, the BCCI has strongly objected to the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) plan to hold the Champions Trophy tour in disputed areas of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), specifically Skardu, Hunza, and Muzaffarabad.

New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday after the Delhi-Amritsar Shatabdi Express failed to depart on time, even though its scheduled departure time of 7:20 am had passed. As per reports, the delay was caused by a logistical mistake: an entire coach, including an executive class compartment, was missing from the train. A video shared on X (formerly Twitter) showed large groups of passengers confronting Railway Police Force (RPF) personnel and other officials, seeking answers. Some passengers claimed they were told the delay was caused because an executive coach had not been attached to the train.

Champions Trophy tour unveiled by the ICC on Saturday as the world body moved in swiftly to have them dropped from the host country's itinerary following India's strong objection. The Trophy Tour will now comprise Karachi, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, apart from Abbottabad in the Khyber Pakhtunwala Region. The Trophy Tour starts in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, and will travel to other cities of the nation — Taxila and Khanpur (November 17), Abbottabad (November 18), Murree (November 19) and Nathia Gali (November 20) before concluding in Karachi (November 22-25). Most of these cities are tourist attractions, Earlier, on November 14, the PCB had announced the Trophy Tour, which included cities like Skardu, Hunza and Muzaffarabad, which fall in the PoK region, a disputed territory between India and Pakistan.