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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. That changing the behaviour of populations is a nigh-impossible task was visible, once again, during Diwali. The enormous media attention over the last couple of decades and judicial actions regulating the type and quantity of crackers that can be used have had very little impact on the actions of governments, unfortunately, and of society as well.

Donald Trump is re-elected as the US President in tomorrow's presidential polls, he will crackdown on Khalistseparatists and even Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will listen, US Industrialist and founder of the Republican Hindu Coalition, Shalabh Shalli Kumar has said. In an interview with ANI, Shalabh Kumar said India and US will be looking for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Asked if a probable Trump presidency may resolve the Khalistani issue and the strain in the Indo-Canada relations, Kumar said «Yes, that will happen».

«We expect markets to remain subdued on the back of several global events, consistent FII selling and tepid earnings by domestic companies so far. This week will be crucial as lot of index heavy weight including will announce results and could lead to stock specific action,» said Siddhartha Khemka, Head — Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith did not mince words over Ottawa’s new greenhouse gas emissions cap announced Monday.

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Former President Donald Trump, currently campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination, has prepared a list of names who he wants to investigate and prosecute if he wins the upcoming election. These groups include political adversaries, election workers, and individuals he identifies as part of the «radical left». Trump had earlier referred them as the 'enemy from within'. Trump has expressed concern about potential Election Day disruptions, stating, «We have some sick people, radical left lunatics… and it should be very easily handled by, if necessary, by National Guard, or if really necessary, by the military.”

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. With scant detail on how Beijing aims to stimulate its way out of its economic downturn, some investors have speculated that the U.S. presidential election might prompt the big “bazooka" markets have hoped for.

No one knows how Tuesday’s presidential election will turn out, but the Federal Reserve’s move two days later is much easier to predict: With inflation continuing to cool, the Fed is set to cut interest rates for a second time this year

Chhattisgarh Police constables were injured when Naxalites, dressed as civilians, attacked them with sharp weapons at a weekly market in the insurgency-hit Sukma district on Sunday morning, an official said. Naxalites also took away the service rifles of the two personnel following the incident which took place when the police were deployed on security duty at the market in Jagargunda village, he said. A small 'action team' of Naxalites (typically comprising four-five cadres) suddenly attacked the two constables — Kartam Deva and Sodhi Kanna — with sharp edged weapons and then escaped after looting their Insas rifles, the police official said.

Justin Trudeau on Sunday wished Hindus on the occasion of Diwali as diplomatic tensions between India and Canada remain high. In a video posted on X, the Canadian PM is seen playing with a red band (raksha-sutra) tied to his wrist as he shares the story behind it. «I got these bracelets when I was in three different Hindu temples over the past few months. They're good luck, they're… protective,» Trudeau says in the video shared on November 3.

Suresh Gopi and two others for «misusing» an ambulance during the Thrissur Pooram festivities in April this year, police said on Sunday. The Thrissur East Police on Sunday registered an FIR against the Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Tourism, Abhijith Nair and an ambulance driver in this regard. Sections 279 (rash driving or riding on a public way) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the IPC and sections 179, 184, 188 and 192 of Motor Vehicles Act were imposed against them, police said. The case was registered following a complaint filed by K P Sumesh, a local CPI leader, seeking legal action against Gopi for allegedly misusing an ambulance to reach the Pooram venue flouting police restrictions.

Former boxing world champion Tyson was accused of raping a woman in 1992. A lawsuit was filed in January in 2023. Subsequently, in June this year, the victim pleaded in the court that she mentioned the wrong date, as per a USA Today report. Tyson's lawyers have decided to file papers in the court on November 18. Tyson is scheduled to fight Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Kashmir Zone, Vidhi Kumar Birdi said that a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander was killed in an encounter in Khanyar area of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. IGP Birdi said that the killed terrorist was involved in the murder of Inspector Masroor in 2023. He also said that four security forces were also injured in the fierce gunbattle that started on Saturday early morning. «Now this operation has been completed. Security forces have killed a terrorist, who has been identified as Usman..., he was the commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and 4 security personnel have been injured. He is a foreign terrorist and his role and involvement in the murder of Inspector Masroor has come to light and further investigation is being done in this regard...,» IGP Birdi told ANI.

Islamic Cultural Centre located on Riverside Drive in New York City, hundreds of Muslims from in and around the neighbourhood join the Friday prayers. One of the main 'dua' made after the prayer is for the people of Gaza. Ali, a corporate professional, is a regular worshipper here, particularly on Fridays. He says the international issues are overshadowing the domestic concerns of the community in November 5 presidential elections. «There are plenty of issues, but I don't think anything comes close to what we are seeing in Gaza. There is a large part of the Muslim community that isn't feeling comfortable with the words and the actions of the candidates,» he said.

Kapil Sharma has sparked the ire of renowned Bengali poet-lyricist Srijato. The poet has threatened to file a lawsuit against the producers of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ for allegedly “denigrating” Rabindranath Tagore’s masterpiece, ‘Ekla Cholo Re’. Srijato claimed on social media that comedian Krushna Abhishek, who is part of Kapil Sharma’s team, mocked a revered song in a way that crossed acceptable limits. Speaking to TOI, Srijato expressed his disappointment, noting that he had no intention to hurt anyone but felt deeply affected as both a Bengali and a writer. In his statement, he demanded an apology and insisted that the controversial segment be re-edited within seven days, warning that he would pursue legal action if his requests weren’t met. «The episode, featuring guests Kajol and Kriti Sanon, included a segment where Krushna Abhishek made fun of Rabindranath Tagore’s song 'Ekla Cholo Re,' presumably because Kajol has Bengali roots,» Srijato explained. «This wasn't an off-the-cuff act; it was clearly scripted. I won’t go into detail about the incident, but Krushna’s gestures and comments toward the song were disrespectful and inappropriate.»

Diwali celebrations, Delhi is facing a significant pollution crisis, with a recent survey indicating that 69% of families in the capital and the National Capital Region (NCR) report health issues stemming from deteriorating air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to a staggering 999 on the night of Diwali, marking one of the highest levels recorded in the area.

BJP, which is in a tough situation following a former party functionary's revelations about the 2021 Kodakara black money case, by saying that it should «change its party symbol from lotus to a sack». Kerala PWD Minister P A Mohamed Riyas also attacked the opposition Congress by accusing it of being silent on the lack of any action in the black money case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). «Many things have been made clear by the new revelations and one of them is that BJP should change its party symbol from lotus to a sack,» the minister told reporters. While the minister attempted to show there was an arrangement between the BJP and the Congress as the grand old party was silent on the lack of ED action in the case, Youth Congress state president Rahul Mamkootathil claimed that there was actually a deal between the saffron party and the CPI(M).

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An airline passenger is sitting in jail in Virginia after being accused of an unprovoked attack on a fellow passenger who was sleeping