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FAST India) in collaboration with IIFL Securities. The largest disparity was observed in the number of publications per billion USD revenue, with global firms producing 8.4 times more publications than Indian firms, the report noted. Global firms generated 5.6 times more patents and 8.4 times more publications per billion USD of revenue compared to Indian firms.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday, announced its candidates for all four assembly seats in Punjab that will face by-polls on November 13. The party has nominated Gurdeep Singh Randhawa for the Dera Baba Nanak assembly seat. AAP has fielded Ishaan Chabbewal for the Chabbewal seat, Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon for Gidderbaha, and Harinder Singh Dhaliwal for Barnala.

New Zealand on Sunday registered a historic Test win in India after 36 years as the beat the hosts by eight wickets in the first Test at Bengaluru in a rain curtailed match. Chasing a modest total of 107 to win, New Zealand started the day on a bad note, losing a wicket of the second ball. However, Will Young battled a stunning spell of fast bowling from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj to reamain unbeaten on 48. Rachin Ravindra followed up his first innings century with 39 not out off just 46 balls.

Congress leader Abhishek Dutt alleged on Sunday that AAP leaders were seen bursting crackers and celebrating at a time when Delhi was suffering from worsening air pollution. Speaking to ANI, Dutt said «AAP leaders were seen bursting crackers and celebrating at a time when Delhi was suffering from air pollution. These people are responsible for the air pollution here. They only do the work of going and clicking photos. They are the ones spreading confusion among the people of Delhi. This is their old game of fooling the public.» Meanwhile, AAP led government has stated that a major reason behind the deteriorating air quality in Delhi, especially in the Anand Vihar area, is the buses arriving in the national capital from the neighbouring state of Uttar Pradesh.

Giriraj Singh has alleged that members of the Congress and RJD vandalised a temple and its idol in Sanhaula, Bhagalpur, at 5 a.m. on Sunday. Speaking to ANI, Singh said, «Some individuals have vandalised a temple and its idol in Sanhaula, Bhagalpur, at 5 a.m. I have received information that the RJD and Congress are responsible for this. Their aim is to incite riots and make it seem as if this occurred after my visit. I want to make it clear to the administration that the RJD and Congress are behind this. Rahul Gandhi has openly allowed for civil unrest in the country. The real culprits must be apprehended.» Earlier today, Giriraj Singh claimed that Hindus from the JD(U), RJD, Communist parties, Congress, and BJP are supporting his 'Hindu Swabhiman Yatra' in Bihar.

heartwarming video of a young girl dancing to Shraddha Kapoor’s hit song "Aayi Nai" from Stree 2 has taken the Internet by storm. The clip, posted by Instagram user ‘mitalis_dance,’ showcases Shivanya Purohit, who effortlessly performs the song’s signature moves while her classmates watch in admiration. Purohit's impressive confidence for her age shines as she pairs the song's upbeat rhythm with precise choreography and energetic expressions. The video quickly went viral, racking up over 70,000 likes and millions of views, with many on social media applauding her skills. The highlight came when Shraddha Kapoor herself noticed the video and couldn’t resist commenting. She wrote, “Arre waah, aisa confidence toh main bhi chahti hoon! Superb!” (Wow, I wish I had that kind of confidence too!)

Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman recently concluded their bilateral naval exercise, 'Naseem Al Bahr' off the coast of Goa. The exercise lasted from October 13 to October 18. The Indian Navy highlighted the details of the naval exercise on the social media platform, X. https://x.com/indiannavy/status/1846497469431214142/photo/3

Yamuna River, stating that it contains harmful organic matter which releases volatile gases directly into the atmosphere. Speaking to ANI, Professor Sachchida Nand Tripathi, Dean of the Kotak School of Sustainability at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, said, «The effect of froth on the Yamuna River is dangerous. The frequent occurrence of froth is primarily due to the large amounts of surfactants from soap, detergents, and other pollutants in untreated wastewater flowing into the river.» «After the monsoon, the stable atmosphere and rising temperatures create ideal conditions for froth formation. Later, in October, when temperatures drop, it helps stabilise the froth. However, this froth contains harmful organic matter that releases volatile gases directly into the atmosphere. The partitioning of froth also releases volatile organic gases and semi-volatile organic compounds. These organic gases become precursors to secondary organic particulate matter,» he added.

Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his condolences and announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased. The Prime Minister also announced Rs. 50,000 for those injured in the accident. «The accident in Dholpur, Rajasthan, is heartbreaking. My condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives, including innocent children. May God give them the strength to bear this pain. I also wish for the speedy recovery of all those injured. Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is providing all possible assistance to the victims,» the Prime Minister's Office posted on X.

Maldives has floated a new foreign currency regulation, limiting types of transactions allowed in foreign currency and imposing mandatory foreign currency exchange controls on tourism establishments and banks. Maldivian economy appears to have taken a hit after calls to Indian tourists to avoid the picturesque island nation as a response to President Mohamed Muizzu's 'India Out' campaign last year. Maldives last month averted a potential default on an Islamic bond payment after India extended a USD 50 million interest-free loan. With its forex reserves not matching its import bill, the island nation's central bank, Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) on October 1 introduced a new regulation, requiring all foreign currency income generated by the tourism industry to be deposited in local banks.

New Zealand in the first Test, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged that «games like these» happen, while further affirming to move forward and give it all as a side in the next two Tests. Bengaluru's crowd witnessed history in the making as Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry and William O'Rourke shined to deliver a crushing eight-wicket loss to India on Sunday, despite a fine fightback from Indian batters in the second innings after being bowled out for 46 runs. This is the first Test win by the Blackaps in India since 1988.

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India's biotechnology sector is witnessing remarkable growth, with the country's bioeconomy now valued at USD 150 billion but there is still significant untapped potential in innovation and product development, which could further elevate India's global standing in the sector, Dr Jitendra Kumar, Managing Director of the government's Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), said. BIRAC is a not-for-profit public sector enterprise set up by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the government that supports and promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and research in the sector. In an interview with PTI, Kumar highlighted India's significant contributions to global healthcare, with 40 per cent of the world's generic medicines being supplied by Indian companies. «We have enormous potential and capability, but when it comes to the value of our bioeconomy, we are ranked 14th globally. This is because much of the value stems from patented, innovative products' — an area where India still needs to improve,» Kumar said.

air strikes targeted south Beirut on Sunday after the Israeli army warned civilians to evacuate the stronghold of Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, state media said. The reported strikes came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement of trying to assassinate him by attacking his residence. «Enemy (Israeli) airplanes carried out two strikes this morning on Beirut's southern suburbs, one of them hitting a residential building in Haret Hreik» near a mosque and a hospital, the National News Agency reported.

food delivery industry, once a thriving sector that expanded during the Covid-19 pandemic, is now facing a downturn, according to a report by CNN. Having more than doubled in size over three years, this industry — the world's largest by revenue and volume of orders — had provided a steady income for casual workers. However, the workers are now struggling to make ends meet. China's economic slowdown, prompted by a property crisis and weak consumer spending, has hit delivery workers hard, decreasing their incomes and job stability.

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 20 (ANI): An encounter between security forces and terrorists is underway along the Line of Control (LOC) in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army officially stated on Sunday. In a post on X, the Indian Army's Chinar Corps said that a joint anti-infiltration Operation was launched in the area. «Based on intelligence inputs regarding likely infiltration bid, a Joint anti-infiltration Operation was launched by #Indian Army & Jammu Kashmir Police along LOC in general area Uri, Baramulla. Alert troops spotted suspicious activity and challenged, which resulted in terrorists opening indiscriminate fire. Vigilant troops responded with effective fire. Operation is in progress,» the Chinar Corps said.

earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale struck Doda in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). In an update posted on X, the NCS reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 kilometers at the coordinates 33.00 N latitude and 75.94 E longitude. So far, there are no reports of injuries or potential casualties, and any damage is yet to be assessed.

RSS, which is the ideological fountainhead of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has started the move in coordination with all of its affiliates, sources said. «Tolis (teams) have been formed across the state and they have started reaching out to people in their respective localities taking the message,» a source told PTI. Each team is holding small group meetings with 5-10 people and also reaching out to families through their local network in 'mohallas' in their respective localities, the source said.

Uttar Pradesh when the son of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader married a Pakistani woman via an online «nikah.» Tahseen Shahid, a BJP corporator, arranged the marriage of his elder son, Mohammad Abbas Haider, to Andleep Zahra, a resident of Lahore. Despite efforts to secure a visa for the groom, the ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan prevented his travel, as per a PTI report. The situation became more urgent when the bride's mother, Rana Yasmin Zaidi, fell ill and was admitted to the ICU in Pakistan. In response to these challenges, Shahid opted for an online wedding ceremony.

Tamil drama film ‘Meiyazhagan’ is heading to OTT platforms soon! The Karthi-starrer, which is also known as ‘Sathyam Sundaram’ in Telugu, will be available for streaming on Netflix from October 25 as per a Filmibeat report. The emotional slice-of-life drama hit the theatres in September and opened to rave reviews. Read on below to find out more about the movie.

tyre major CEAT Ltd expects easing of pressure from high raw material costs in the second half of the ongoing fiscal after being impacted by 15-year high domestic natural rubber prices, according to its Managing Director and CEO Arnab Banerjee. The company expects its aftermarket business to continue to grow in double digits and better performance of its international business, which was also affected by non-availability of containers and high freight cost in the second quarter. The domestic natural rubber prices went up to a 15-year high at about Rs 250 per kg in the first half of the fiscal, Banerjee told PTI. «We hope to see an improvement in Q4. I think the pressure is going to ease off in the second half of the year,» he said when asked how long the impact of high natural rubber prices is expected to last.