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On Saturday, the superb performance of Mehidy Hasan Miraz ensured Bangladesh’s smooth six-wicket victory over Afghanistan in their World Cup opener in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is analysing tea samples from various parts of the country to determine whether these were adhering to the safety standards, an official said on Saturday.

FE Emerging Business Growth Workshops – Jaipur edition: The multi-city initiative, presented by Adobe, to support MSMEs with a platform for knowledge sharing, networking and collaboration in India’s regional business hubs kickstarted with the pink city of Jaipur on October 6. The half-day event, which had Tally Solutions as the Associate Partner, was packed with insightful panel discussions, masterclass, expert talk and more by the who’s who of Rajasthan’s MSME ecosystem involving 13 speakers from Rajasthan Financial Corporation, SIDBI, Laghu Udyog Bharati, Rajasthan Export Promotion Council, TiE Rajasthan, Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and others. 

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caste census in Bihar, BJP leader Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Saturday said that people of the state have been fooled by the Nitish Kumar government with this survey. Rathore claimed that many videos are surfacing from the state where people are mentioning that no government official came to their houses for the census exercise. Speaking to ANI, Rajyavardhan Rathore said, «They have fooled people of Bihar.

Russia expresses its most serious concern at the sharp aggravation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Saturday. «We call on the Palestinian and Israeli sides to implement an immediate ceasefire, renounce violence, exercise the necessary restraint and establish, with the assistance of the international community, a negotiation process aimed at establishing a comprehensive, lasting and long-awaited peace in the Middle East,» she said in a statement. Russia is in contact with Israel, the Palestinians and Arab countries over the flare-up, the Interfax news agency reported earlier, citing Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov.

ALSO READ: Israel wages 'war' against Hamas after ‘surprise’ attack: What is Operation Iron Swords? Apart from this, videos also show the bodies of several people in military fatigues and dead motorists and passengers on a highway. The Palestinian militant organization Hamas has claimed to have 'captured' civilians and soldiers during their infiltration into Israel. In a statement, the Hamas commander has said that it launched attacks on the Israeli territory ‘in defense of Al-Aqsa’stormed by Israeli settlers a few days ago.

Identifying India as its priority market, British coffee chain brand, Costa Coffee’s global CEO Philippe Schaillee on Friday said that it will add 50 more speciality coffee stores in the country. The company, which is now owned by beverages major Coca-Cola, recently opened its 150th store in the country.

Real estate consultants and developers welcomed the RBI MPC decision on Friday to keep the repo rate unchaged for the fourth consecutive time, which was much needed albeit the looming inflationary pressure arising from the rising crude prices and rupee depreciation.

The festive season in the country has truly begun; we celebrate many beautiful moments with our family and friends and create memories full of love, laughter and happiness. And of course delicious food which can sometimes be a tad too rich. While it’s natural to indulge during these special times, we still need to strike a balance and be mindful of our health, especially our hearts. After all, a healthy heart allows us to enjoy these festivities for years to come.

Back in the Roman Era, whenever there was a dire need to construct a public infrastructure or even a trading venture, Romans, including kings and merchants, pooled their resources to fund large-scale projects. The legitimacy of this account is still debatable, but the first ever recorded account of a professionally managed collective investment scheme could be traced back to the Dutch Republic. Abraham van Ketwich, a prominent businessman based in Amsterdam, is widely recognized as the visionary behind this milestone achievement.

Patnaik on Saturday said Odia defender Amit Rohidas will also be given an additional Rs 1.5 crore for his role in country's historic gold win at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. Congratulating the Indian men's hockey team for winning gold at the Asian Games, Patnaik expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Amit Rohidas, acknowledging his outstanding performance and calling him an «inspiration» for youngsters not only across Odisha but also throughout India. «Amit Rohidas' remarkable achievements exemplify the spirit of perseverance and excellence.

Taiwan is looking forward to joining hands with India and other like-minded partners to strengthen the global supply chain and safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and Indo-Pacific, Taipei's de-facto Ambassador Baushuan Ger has said. Without naming China, the envoy said Taiwan, confronted by «unceasing cross-Strait military intimidation and grey-zone threats», has continued to strengthen its self-defence capabilities and has consistently strived to serve as a force for good.

Suella Braverman has cautioned his niece about some of her language around immigration and urged her not to forget that she herself is a child of migrants. According to a report in 'The Times' on Saturday, Father Ayres Fernandes told the newspaper from India that he sees the need to clamp down on illegal immigration. However, the director of a retreat centre in Okhla said there was a need for more compassion towards refugees and asylum seekers.

serious escalations of conflict between Palestine and Israel, hundreds of Hamas militants infiltrated the Israeli cities in SUVs, motorcycles and paragliders and shot at civilians. At least two Israelis were killed, Israel public broadcaster Kan reported. Medical officials said there were dozens of wounded.

Also Read: ‘…Putin is an evil dictator does not mean that Ukraine…’: Vivek Ramaswamy slams Zelenskyy for seeking more US funds Earlier on Thursday, Ramaswamy has strongly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request for additional financial support from the United States to conduct elections in their conflict-affected nation. The 38-year-old biotech entrepreneur confidently stated that he is in the process of securing the party's nomination for the 2024 presidential elections. During an interview with Fox News, Ramaswamy defended his previous statement in which he expressed his intention to reduce aid to Ukraine if he were to be elected as the President of the United States.

Ranil Wickremesinghe has reiterated that such an investigation into the incident was not permissible under the country's law. Responding to Sunday's editorial in the Catholic Church's Messenger newspaper titled «An international investigation team is needed for an independent, transparent, and thorough investigation and monitoring», the President's Media Division (PMD) said, «We cannot endorse the idea of international investigations into Sri Lanka's internal matters.» «The Constitution of Sri Lanka and all other existing laws do not provide for conducting international investigations.

Luxembourg, renowned as the wealthiest European Union member per capita, finds itself grappling with a dire housing crisis, thrusting it into the spotlight as the nation's 660,000 residents prepare for the upcoming elections. Pascale Zaourou, a dedicated teacher and mother of three, sheds light on the hurdles of securing affordable housing, stating, «On the private market, renting a two-bedroom apartment costs a minimum of 2,000 euros, posing significant challenges for single-income households.» She underscores the acute scarcity of affordable housing, particularly impacting young individuals and single-parent families. Antoine Paccoud, a researcher at the Housing Observatory, substantiates these concerns by revealing that «an increasing number of Luxembourgers are seeking refuge across borders in countries like Germany, Belgium, or France, drawn by more reasonable rent and property prices.» Despite its robust financial services-driven economy, Luxembourg grapples with a stark contrast in housing affordability. The average net earnings for a single worker in Luxembourg in 2022 reached a staggering 47,000 euros, ranking as the highest within the EU. In the capital city, newly constructed apartments command prices of 13,000 euros per square meter, while older units fetch approximately 10,700 euros.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Saturday decided to slash GST on millet flour food preparations from the current 18 per cent GST to 5 per cent, reported ANI citing sources. The fitment committee of the GST Council had earlier recommended the exemption on powdered millet.

Asian Games weightlifting on Saturday but it was the North Koreans' stunning return after four years that raised eyebrows in Hangzhou. The country that prides itself on shows of strength emerged from a self-imposed Covid exile to capture six gold medals, five silvers and two bronze in weightlifting. They also smashed six world records. Two weeks before the opening ceremony it was unclear if North Korea would show up, having failed to do so at the Tokyo Olympics and last month's weightlifting World Championships in Riyadh. But they came and they conquered hosts China, who were second in the weightlifting standings with five golds, three silvers and one bronze. North Korea proclaimed themselves «world leaders» at the sport, after not being seen in competition since December 2019. «Now North Korea is ahead of us and we need to catch up. We cannot remain in the comfort zone,» said China's head coach Wang Guoxin. The gold rush raised questions about what the North Korean weightlifters had done while the country's borders were sealed to the outside world because of the pandemic. Jang Song Nam, manager of the North Korean weightlifting team, said the success was «payback» for their sacrifices over years of Covid isolation. «Our athletes for these Asian Games have put in so much hard work,» said Jang. «Every gold medal is payback for our hardship over four years.

Also Read: Asian Games 2023 LIVE Updates: India win gold in Kabaddi, archers shine with 3 medals; Total tally touches 100 As the Indian women's kabaddi team secured a gold medal in the final against Chinese Taipei last Saturday, India achieved its target of surpassing 100 medals in the multi-sport event. Prime Minister Modi announced through his social media post that he plans to host the Indian delegation from the Asian Games on October 10.