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outgoing Consul General in New York, Randhir Jaiswal, has said he has endeavoured to «tell the world what India means to the world today» as the Indian-American community members lauded his efforts to boost bilateral ties and organised receptions to bid him farewell. Several diaspora organisations have been hosting farewell receptions in and around the city in honour of Jaiswal, who will soon leave for Delhi where he will assume his new role as the Official Spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs.

air quality inched closer to the 'severe' category on Monday morning with calm winds and cloudy conditions trapping pollutants, according to monitoring agencies. A thick layer of smog blanketed Delhi and its suburbs, reducing visibility to just 600 metres at 8 am at the Safdarjung Observatory, the national capital's primary weather station. The visibility was 800 metres at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

seven weeks of Hamas captivity, information about the conditions of their confinement has emerged. The 58 hostages freed under a cease-fire deal over the past three days have largely stayed out of the public eye, with most still in hospitals. Nearly two months after Hamas militants dragged them into Gaza during a bloody cross-border attack on Israel that also killed 1,200 people, most freed hostages appear to be in stable physical condition.

unseasonal rainfall in the state, an official said Monday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah condoled the deaths due to bad weather and lightning in various cities of Gujarat on Sunday and said the local administration was engaged in relief work. As per an official of the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), a total of 20 rain-related deaths have been reported so far from different parts of Gujarat.

Israel after seven weeks of Hamas captivity, information about the conditions of their confinement has emerged. The 58 hostages freed under a cease-fire deal over the past three days have largely stayed out of the public eye, with most still in hospitals. Nearly two months after Hamas militants dragged them into Gaza during a bloody cross-border attack on Israel that also killed 1,200 people, most freed hostages appear to be in stable physical condition. Information about the conditions of their captivity has been tightly controlled, but family members of the released hostages have begun to share details about their loved ones' experiences.

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Sierra Leone's capital Freetown on Sunday in what the government said was an attack on a military armoury, as it imposed an immediate national curfew. Witnesses told AFP they heard gunshots and explosions in the city's Wilberforce district, where the armoury is located along with a number of embassies. Other witnesses said they heard exchanges of fire near a barracks in Murray Town district, home to the navy, as well as outside another military site in Freetown. Video posted on social networks showed groups of men on the streets who were described as escaped prisoners. AFP could not confirm from the authorities that the prison gates had been opened. Automatic weapons fire and explosions could be heard on soundtracks posted on social networks. The streets of the capital were otherwise empty, the witnesses said. «I was awakened by a loud sound of heavy machine gun (fire) and bombs coming from the Wilberforce barracks around 4:30 am,» witness Susan Kargbo told AFP by telephone. «I was shocked and… the gunshots continued until this morning, it was like a war,» she said.

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ERShares CEO Joel Shulman joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ with his market outlook ahead of next week’s earnings.

ALSO READ: Breathless? Know the costs of rising air pollution in cities Roychowdhury said that these plants have not been able to meet the standards and "are at varying stages of progress simply because the target dates for compliance (with emission control norms) are shifting continually". The recent study by the environmental think tank focused on particulate matter, nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide emissions from the 11 thermal power plants (TPPs) in Delhi-NCR.

As the world dives deeper into an age of digital transformation, and with the open promise and threat of AI, the need for in-person and collaborative workspace has only become more important.

Blue Bloods' is gearing up for its grand conclusion, split into two parts airing in winter (beginning February 16) and fall 2024. As the fans prepare to bid farewell to this beloved CBS procedural drama, the burning question on everyone's minds is, «How will 'Blue Bloods' end?» While the details of the final scenes remain shrouded in mystery, one aspect seems inevitable: a quintessential family dinner.

flats worth a total of Rs 1.18 lakh crore are in Uttar Pradesh's Noida and Greater Noida, according to a white paper released on Sunday. Besides, there are at least one lakh individuals who are still waiting to register their flats while nearly 60,000 others are yet to be handed flats long after their possession date, stated the white paper, issued by citizens' platform Noida Dialogue and private body Namo Seva Kendra.

Pradhan on Sunday said that the Centre has advised IITs and IIMs to become multi-disciplinary to venture beyond their respective areas of specialisation. Pradhan, while speaking at the inauguration of Odisha Research Centre, said priority has been given to imparting multi-disciplinary education through the National Education Policy, 2020 and IITs and IIMs will also move in this direction.

Israel and Hamas appeared to be back on track Sunday after the release of a second group of militant-held hostages and Palestinians from Israeli prisons, and Egypt said it had received new lists for an expected third release. In a separate development, Hamas announced Sunday that one of its top commanders had been killed, without saying when or how. Israel's military confirmed it.

Fortune Park Hotels, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC Ltd has strengthened its presence in Tamil Nadu with the launch of Fortune Park Tiruppur in the state. With the setting up of its new property in Tiruppur widely known as the textile and knitwear hub of the country, the hotel marks a significant step towards the expansion of Fortune Hotels in south India, a press release said here on Sunday.

According to the Palestinian health ministry, six Palestinians, including one minor, were shot dead by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank late Saturday and early Sunday.

Driven by economic stability, policy reforms, and changing consumer dynamics, India’s real estate sector has registered strong growth with a massive uptick in demand in 2023.

Kobbi Shoshani, on Sunday expressed solidarity with the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks saying that the «DNA» of both India and Israel to fight against terrorism is the foundation of a strong bond between the two nations. He also drew a comparison between the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai with the recent October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. Speaking to ANI, Shoshsaid, «26/11 saw terror being unleashed on innocents. This is the feature of terror attacks all over the world, this is a systematic work.

Mumbai, where state Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, ministers Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Deepak Kesarkar, city police chief Vivek Phansalkar and other senior officials were also present. Family members of the policemen, who lost their lives during the November 2008 attacks, also paid tributes to the martyrs. The governor met the family members of those who died in the attacks. Personnel of the National Security Guard, Mumbai police and Indian Revenue Service officer Sameer Wankhede participated in a candle and flag march held at the Gateway of India, opposite the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, one of the terror attack sites. Rotary Club members and students of the Mithibhai College joined the march held in remembrance of the martyrs. On November 26, 2008, 10 Pakistani terrorists arrived by the sea route and opened indiscriminate firing, killing 166 people, including 18 security personnel, and injuring several others, besides damaging property worth crores of rupees. The then Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare, Army Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, Mumbai's additional police commissioner Ashok Kamte and senior police inspector Vijay Salaskar were among those killed in the attacks. The attacks began on November 26, 2008 and lasted until November 29. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the Oberoi Trident, the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Leopold Cafe, Cama Hospital, the Nariman House Jewish community centre were some of the places targeted by the terrorists. Nine terrorists were later killed by the security forces. Ajmal Kasab was the only terrorist who was captured alive.

26/11 Mumbai terror attacks as "horrendous" and emphasized the global nature of terrorism, urging collective action against it. Speaking to ANI, Gilon stressed the disruption caused by such events, likening the attackers' aim to that of Hamas, stating, "Their aim is not only to kill but also to create panic." Gilon also echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on terrorism, affirming Israel's unwavering support for India in combating this menace. He underscored the imperative for countries to unite unequivocally in the fight against terrorism, asserting, "When you come to fight terrorism, there are no ifs or buts." Also Read | Remembering 26/11: 15 years on since the terror attack – all you need to know "We are telling the Indians, like India is always standing with Israel, more recently but always.