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Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday will celebrate unity. Union Defence minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing Museum of Valour and unveiling of Desh Ka Vallabh, the statue of Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Tawang. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh will also attend the programme. Chief minister Pema Khandu stated in X, “The heroic deed of Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing, who bravely led an expedition in February 1951 to bring Indian administration in Tawang, has no parallel in human history. What 'Iron Man' Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel did as India's first Home Minister by integrating several princely states into the country leaves us forever indebted to him I on behalf of the people of Arunachal Pradesh heartily welcome Hon Defence Minister @rajnathsingh ji on the pious land of dawn-lit mountains. The inauguration of Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing Museum of Valour and unveiling of Desh Ka Vallabh, the statue of Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Tawang, by him in the august presence of Hon'ble Manipur CM Shri @NBirenSingh ji and other dignitaries will be cherished by us for ages to come.” Khandu last minth said that ‘Tawang, in fact, is the last gift to the nation by the first Home Minister of the country, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel’ while expressing regret that the fact was lost in history.

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‘Stree 2’ producers Maddock Films have now announced their next project. However, their next movie, which stars ‘Animal’ star Rashmika Mandana and ‘Dream Girl’ actor Ayushmann Khurrana, would be a supernatural romance rather than a horror comedy like the ‘Stree’ franchise. The new film titled Thama was announced on Wednesday, October 30. Actors Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, known for Stree 2, took to Instagram to share their enthusiasm, stating it’s «going to be epic.» Varun Dhawan, famous for his role in Bhediya, also welcomed Thama, humorously warning her to watch out for Bhediya. Rao posted the movie announcement video on his Instagram stories, saying, "#THAMA is going to be epic. Congratulations to #DineshVijan and @amarkaushik, brothers. Shoutout to @ayushmannk bhai @rashmika_mandanna @pareshrawalofficial sir @nawazuddin.__siddiqui @maddockfilms."

American Primeval, which depicts the 1857 formation of the American West, will premiere on January 9.

buffer onion arrived via rail at Delhi's Kishanganj railway station, as part of its multi-pronged strategy to control prices. This marks the second major rail delivery after 1,600 tonne reached Delhi on October 20 through 'Kanda Express', an official statement said. The shipment, procured by NAFED under the price stabilization fund, will primarily be released through Azadpur Mandi, with a portion earmarked for retail sale at Rs 35 per kg. Retail prices of onion are ruling at Rs 60-80 per kg in the national capital depending upon the quality and locality.

bankruptcy court has rejected Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking’s application to direct the liquidator of Spark Green Energy (Satara) Ltd to categorise it as a secured financial creditor and also admit its claim of Rs 156 crore. The city-based public utility undertaking had approached the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) after the liquidator of Spark Green Energy (Satara) rejected the company’s claim to admit the amount. “The respondent (liquidator) was fully justified in categorizing the appellant as an unsecured financial creditor, given that the charge was not registered with the registrar of companies,” said the division bench of Kuldip Kumar Kareer and a technical member Anil Raj Chellan in its order of October 25. “Therefore, no fault can be found with the impugned order passed by the respondent. Consequently, we reject the appellant's prayer to be considered and classified as a secured financial creditor of the corporate debtor.”

BLive EZY on Wednesday said it has deployed 1,000 units of premium EVs to cater to the festive demand in the quick commerce segment. As the festive season drives a surge in online shopping, India's quick commerce market is set for exponential growth, Blive EZY said. Moreover, during peak times, consumers expect their orders in as little as 10-15 minutes, making ultra-fast delivery essential, it added. «With festive demand for quick commerce deliveries at an all-time high, BLive EZY has deployed 1,000 premium electric vehicles (EVs) tailored to meet the dynamic requirements of this growing industry,» it said.

Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) Wednesday said the duo have decided to further strengthen their collaboration, in line with which the former will manufacture and supply its first battery-electric SUV to Toyota. This new model is scheduled to be manufactured at Suzuki Motor Gujarat (India) from the spring of 2025, the companies said in a statement. Toshihiro Suzuki, President of Suzuki Motor (Japan), said, “Suzuki will supply our first BEV to Toyota globally. I am grateful that the collaboration between the two companies has further deepened in this way. While continuing to be competitors, we will deepen our collaborations toward solving social issues, including the realisation of a carbon-neutral society through a multi-pathway approach.”

Sebi) has released a consultation paper specifying the timelines for deployment of funds collected by asset management companies (AMCs) in new fund offer (NFO) as per asset allocation of the scheme within 30 business days. According to Sebi, the AMCs should specify achievable timelines in the SID regarding the deployment of the funds as per the specified asset allocation of the scheme and should garner funds during the NFO accordingly. The AMCs may be mandated to deploy the funds garnered in NFO within the said period from the date of allotment of units. In case if an AMC is not able to deploy the funds in 30 business days, it has to give the reasons in writing, including details of efforts taken to deploy the funds, and this should be placed before the Investment Committee.

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young volunteers in 315 districts across the country as the first responders to disaster preparedness and response. The 'Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme' was launched at the 20th formation day function of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) here on Monday, an official release said. According to the plan, under the 'Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme', 2,37,326 young volunteers from the youth organisations such as National Cadet Corps (NCC), Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), Bharat Scouts & Guides (BS&G) and National Service Scheme (NSS) will be trained in 315 districts of 28 states as a first respondents to disaster preparedness and response. Besides, 1,300 trainers will also be prepared under the up-scaling of 'Aapda Mitra Scheme' with an estimated total cost of Rs 469.53 crore.

Gautam Adani is exploring investment opportunities in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City, a new urban project aimed at transforming the southern region of the Himalayan kingdom into a thriving economic hub. Gelephu Governor Lotay Tshering told Bloomberg, Bhutan is engaging with the Adani Group, led by Asia's second-richest individual, to develop solar and hydroelectric plants within this ambitious 1,000-square-kilometer township near the Indian border. Bhutan’s investment initiative underscores its long-standing alliance with India, which views Bhutan’s growth as strategic for countering China’s influence in the region. This partnership offers Adani Group a chance to bolster its green energy portfolio, aligning with its existing international projects across Israel, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. Governor Tshering, who served as Bhutan’s Prime Minister until 2023, revealed that hundreds of sites have been identified for renewable energy projects in the Gelephu area. With an estimated capacity addition of 20 gigawatts, the project aims to establish a sustainable energy network. This includes planned contracts for constructing roads, bridges, and facilities that could attract investors from across Asia.

civil aviation security and intelligence agencies have been issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation (BCAS) in view of the «evolving security challenges», especially the «emerging trend» of issuing hoax bomb threats through various social media platforms. In the past two weeks, more than 510 domestic and international flights have received bomb threats that later turned out to be hoaxes. The threats were issued mostly through anonymous handles on social media platform X. This has caused «major» operational and financial distress for the airlines. As per the current practice, a Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) is convened at a designated airport to analyse a bomb or security threat issued against an airline, airport or any part of the aviation ecosystem that decides to declare it «specific» or serious or «non-specific» or hoax.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday defended ban on firecrackers, saying it is necessary for protecting people from pollution and there is no 'Hindu-Muslim' angle to it. Kejriwal said Diwali is a festival of lights and it should be celebrated by lighting 'diya' and candles instead of bursting firecrackers that cause pollution. «It's not that we are doing any favour to others. We are doing favour to ourselves because ultimately we and our small kids will suffer from the pollution caused (by bursting crackers),» he said in a press conference.

Supreme Court has said courts cannot impose a condition on the accused to furnish bail bonds after six months of the passing of the bail order. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma said if the court was satisfied on merits, it should either grant bail or reject it. On October 24, the apex court dealt with a petition filed by a man who had challenged an order of the Patna High Court, directing him to furnish bail bonds after six months in a case against him under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Amendment Act.

Datawrkz, a subsidiary of listed gaming and media firm Nazara Technologies, on Wednesday said it has fully acquired UK-based growth marketing agency Space & Time. The deal was valued at around Rs 52.3 crore, it said in an exchange filing. The company said acquiring Space & Time will help in expanding across Europe and North America and boosting its growth in the global digital advertising market. It will also boost Datawrkz’s revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) through cross-selling of products and services, it said.

Kamala Harris signs disappearing from her Springfield, Missouri, front yard, Laura McCaskill taped a tracking device to one to see where it might end up. That led her to a blue Kia sedan in a nearby town, where a young man admitted he had stolen her sign, along with dozens of others, according to a video shot by McCaskill. «Um, yeah, so if you want them back they're right there,» he said as he stood next to a trunk filled with Harris signs. As the Nov. 5 election between Harris and Republican Donald Trump draws near, people across the U.S. are reporting a rash of yard-sign thefts — and turning to a range of remedies to stop them, from surveillance cameras and GPS trackers to low-tech solutions like glitter and hot peppers to deter would-be thieves.

Virat Kohli is set to return as the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) starting from the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, TOI reported on Wednesday, ahead of retention deadline. Kohli has had discussions with the RCB management and will step into the leadership role again due to the vacant spot in the team, the report said. Faf du Plessis, who is 40, led RCB from 2022 to 2024, but due to his age, Kohli will take over the leadership for the upcoming edition.

jobs filled globally in 2024 bear titles unheard of in the year 2000. Roles such as Sustainability Manager, AI Engineer, Social Media Manager, Data Scientist, and Customer Success Manager have now become integral across industries. The shift is driven by the rise of new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a greater emphasis on sustainability. Among 5,000 surveyed global business leaders, 82 per cent in India observe a rapid acceleration in workplace transformation, with a rising demand for roles, skills, and innovative technologies reshaping job requirements. With Generative AI at the forefront, 70 per cent of global business leaders rank AI adoption among their top priorities for 2025. LinkedIn India’s Talent Solutions Head, Ruchee Anand, underscored this shift, stating, «As we look to 2025, businesses are increasingly prioritising AI adoption, alongside meaningful investments in upskilling and reskilling their people. Embracing AI is not just about keeping pace; it's about empowering teams, fostering innovation, and creating resilient workforces ready to thrive.»

Kagiso Rabada has dethroned Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as the top bowler in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings released on Wednesday. Rabada has claimed the No.1 spot on the back of strong form for SA during the ongoing World Test Championship, with the right-armer taking his 300th Test wicket during the recent seven-wicket triumph over Bangladesh in Mirpur. Bumrah, who failed to take a single wicket in the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, has dropped two places and is now third, behind Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, who has moved up to second. Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has also dropped two spots to be fourth with Australia skipper Pat Cummins rounding up the top five among bowlers.

law enforcement officials to frighten individuals under the guise of a 'Digital Arrest.' Following reports of victims losing substantial amounts of money, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently addressed the issue in the 115th edition of Mann ki Baat, warning citizens to be vigilant against such scams.