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Hezbollah and that gaps were narrowing, signalling progress in Washington's efforts to clinch a ceasefire. White House envoy Amos Hochstein spoke in Beirut following talks with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a day after the Lebanese government and Iran-backed Hezbollah agreed to a U.S. ceasefire proposal, albeit with some comments on the content. «I came back because we have a real opportunity to bring this conflict to an end,» Hochstein said at a press conference after the meeting. «It is now within our grasp. As the window is now, I hope the coming days yield a resolute decision.»

Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon to lead the U.S. Department of Education. McMahon, who previously served as the head of the Small Business Administration under Trump’s first term, has long been a staunch supporter of the former president’s policies. Her appointment is part of Trump’s broader initiative to shift federal responsibilities for education to state governments. Trump described McMahon as a «fierce advocate for Parents' Rights» and pledged, «We will send Education BACK TO THE STATES, and Linda will spearhead that effort.» This echoes his longstanding plan to decentralise control over education, moving away from federal oversight. Also Read: Donald Trump taps former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as education secretary

The parents sought fast track courts and vaccine courts to provide swift justice to those injured by vaccines and their families. According to them the current system of computing adverse events following immunisation is «flawed.» «We need a total revamp of this and need an active, transparent and accountable AEFI system,» said Venugopalan Govindan from Tamil Nadu, who lost his daughter after getting the shot.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification of factories of manufacturers, including component makers, is compulsory under government rules. The appliance makers termed the decision “unexpected” and said it needed calibration for such import substitution, even as a BIS official said the move was aimed at promoting local manufacturing.

US Presidential elections, even though the polls have been held more than a couple of weeks ago. These seats will be quite crucial for either party, if they want to increase their representation in the House. However, it will not lay significant impact on the overall political landscape as the Republicans will still be in position to maintain their lead in the House.

Baltic Sea which linked Finland to Germany and Lithuania to Sweden's Gotland Island have been reportedly damaged while raising suspicions of possible sabotage amid heightened tensions with Russia, reported The U.S. Sun. The Finnish company Cinia reported that its 1,200 km cable connecting Helsinki to Rostock stopped functioning early morning while a 218 km cable between Lithuania and Gotland went out of service the previous day. According to The U.S. Sun, both incidents have prompted investigations by Finnish and German authorities who have eventually expressed deep concern over the potential for intentional damage to critical infrastructure. Also Read :My Life With the Walter Boys Season 2: What we know about cast, plot and production

Diddy's accusers’ lawyer claims he won't be intimidated after being sued for extortion by a high-profile celebrity. Over 120 alleged victims of the music mogul Sean Diddy Combs are represented by attorney Tony Buzbee, who has denied extortion allegations from a well-known person associated with the rapper, as quoted in a report by Blast. This well-known, anonymous person claimed that the lawyer and his firm threatened to file entirely fabricated and malicious allegations of sexual assault against him if he didn't comply.

air pollution continues to wreak havoc, the respiratory segment is expected to grow further in the coming months. While the domestic pharma market is largely driven by anti-diabetics and cardiac therapies, respiratory therapies are expected to lead the growth in November, December and January, pharma experts said. According to market research firm Pharmarack, the respiratory segment is valued at ₹16,413 crore, growing at a compound annual rate of 12%. The anti-asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) products have grown from ₹6,094 crore MAT (moving annual turnover) value in October 2021 to ₹9,960 crore in October 2024. Likewise, the cough and cold market has grown from ₹2,926 crore MAT value to ₹4,129 crore during the same period. «The respiratory market shows the normal seasonal trend for the anti-asthma and cough and cold segment,» said Sheetal Sapale, VP, commercial, Pharmarack. «There were fewer reported cases in October 2024 compared to October 2023, hence there is de-growth in the market. The market peaks in December and January and then gradually subsides as winter loses its intensity,» Sapale said.

Maharashtra assembly seats and the remaining 38 Jharkhand constituencies will be held on Wednesday. Results for both the states will be out on November 23. While 4,136 candidates, including 363 women, are contesting in Maharashtra; 528 contestants, including 55 females, are in the fray in Jharkhand’s second phase. Here’s a look:

The report by the International Atomic Energy Agency said that as of Oct. 26, Iran has 182.3 kilograms (401.9 pounds) of uranium enriched up to 60%, an increase of 17.6 kilograms (38.8 pounds) since the last report in August. Uranium enriched at 60% purity is just a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%.

Glas Trust, which represents a group of US entities that lent $1.2 billion to the edtech firm Byju's, has questioned tomorrow’s extraordinary general meeting (EGM) called by Think & Learn’s subsidiary Aakash Institute as it may affect Byju’s insolvency process. Glas Trust has raised concerns about Think & Learn resolution professional's (RP) actions, specifically questioning the decision to allow Byju's founder to represent Think & Learn on Aakash’s board. «The RP is not bothered even though the assets from the company are being frittered away,” said Glas Trust.

JSW Steel on Tuesday said it has been declared as the preferred bidder for Codli Mineral Block XII at Dharbandora in Goa. The company has received a communication from the Office of the Director, Directorate of Mines & Geology, Government of Goa, JSW Steel said in an exchange filing. «The company is declared as 'Preferred Bidder' with highest final offer price at 92.60 per cent of the value of mineral dispatched,» it said. The projected iron ore resources are 48.5 million tonnes in addition to 2.7 million tonnes of ore in dumps, JSW Steel said.

Insurance industry regulator Irdai's Chairman Debasis Panda on Tuesday urged bankers to focus on their core job and not pedal insurance alone. In comments that come a day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also made similar suggestions, Panda said the bancassurance channel is very useful in deepening the reach of insurance in the country. «There is merit in the system but we have to do it with care and caution so that you don't forget your activity and only start selling insurance. It should be incidental,» Panda said, speaking at the annual banking and economy conclave organised by SBI here. Insurance companies definitely need low-cost distribution solutions like the ones offered by the banks, which have a massive spread across the country and cover nearly all the inhabited places, he said.

Trump is expected to pick Wall Street firm Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick to serve as Commerce secretary, a Punchbowl reporter said in a post on X on Tuesday, without citing any sources. With Lutnick, Trump is tapping a long-time friend who backs the Republican's vision to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. and promote the adoption of cryptocurrency. As co-chair of Trump's transition team, Lutnick had been seen for weeks as a possible candidate for a position in the Trump administration.

Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called for making the process of capability development of the Indian Air Force more efficient and effective. In an address at a conference of top commanders of the IAF, Singh commended the force for its dedication and professionalism in safeguarding the nation's sovereignty. He expressed confidence in the IAF's ability to adapt to evolving challenges and exhorted commanders and senior officials of the defence ministry to look at means to make the process of capability and capacity building more efficient and effective in line with India's national aims and aspirations, according to an official readout. The IAF commanders reviewed the national security challenges, especially the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.

Lionel Messi's Argentina will play Peru on Tuesday in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match. Defending soccer world cup champions and Copa America winners Argentina lost four its previous games. Messi's side was defeated by Paraguay last week. Messi's Argentina will play Peru in Buenos Aires. The soccer game is scheduled to commence at 7 pm (ET) on November 19. Argentina versus Peru will be live streamed on fubo TV and ViX. Fubo TV offers free trial. Argentina is likely to win against Peru. Messi's Argentina will be on the verge of confirming a 2026 World Cup spot if it beats Peru in Buenos Aires in South American qualifying. Victory would give defending champion Argentina 25 points from 12 matches, historically good enough for at least sixth place in the 10-team standings. South America has six entries into the World Cup.

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J has asked banks to follow KYC guidelines with both «precision and empathy», failing which regulatory actions will be taken against them by the central bank. Addressing a Conference of Directors of Private Sector Banks here on Monday, the Deputy Governor also expressed concern that in many cases, customer grievance mechanisms, including the Internal Ombudsman structure, are treated more as a formality than as a robust, effective resource. The Internal Ombudsman mechanism should be more than words on paper; it should operate with the spirit and diligence necessary to resolve issues impartially and promptly, he said. Bank boards, he said, should work towards building customer-centric banks where every individual, regardless of age, income, or background, feels valued and respected.

Assam cabinet has approved renaming of Karimganj as Sribhumi District. The state government stated that to give the existing Karimganj district a distinct identity which justifies its richcultural heritage, Cabinet has approved renaming Karimganj as Sribhumi district. “Over a 100 years ago, Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore had described modern day Karimganj District in Assam as ‘Sribhumi’- the land of Maa Lakshmi. Today the AssamCabinet has fulfilled this long-standing demand of our people.” Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated, “Restoring the Old Glory of Assam's Southernmost district Karimganj district is now Sribhumi. Honouring the vision of Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore who named the current geographical of undivided India as Sribhumi, Assam Cabinet has decided to rename Karimganj as Sribhumi district. This decision will reflect the expectations and aspirations of the people of the district.” In order to build upon the growth momentum in the State and attract investments and infrastructure development in Assam, Cabinet has approved holding of the Assam Investment and Infrastructure Summit, 2025 on 24 & 25 February. The Summit will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Radha Raturi, who held a meeting with the officials of the transport department on Tuesday, has directed the Uttarakhand Transport Department to work on a short-term action plan and increase the number of the rounds of roadways buses to Delhi, especially increasing the frequency of buses on weekends. For this, she has also given instructions to coordinate with the UP. The state administration is worried over inconvenience caused to the public due to the ban on the entry of old model buses of Uttarakhand Transport Corporation in Delhi. Recently, all the state buses, except electronic buses, CNG buses, and BS VI diesel buses, have been prohibited from entering Delhi due to the pollution. According to a press release, chief secretary Raturi has directed the Secretary Transport to hold talks at the appropriate level today itself on the decision of the proposal to purchase 175 buses. She also directed the officials concerned to start the operation of CNG buses purchased by the Corporation recently. The tender process for the purchase of 100 CNG buses has been completed and 30 buses have been received.

He had questioned Amazon's announcement of a USD 1 billion investment in India, saying the US retailer was not doing any great service to the Indian economy but filling up for the losses it had suffered in the country. Addressing an event in Mumbai, Goyal said e-commerce companies should stick to the rule of the law.

Some people like to keep the money in their Employees’ Provident Fund untouched even after retiring to let it continue to accrue interest. However, certain rules come into play with this, involving taxes, the interest accrual period, and the duration for which the funds can remain unclaimed.