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O'Leary drew parallels to the 2016 Democratic primary, arguing that the party favored Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders, limiting competition. He contended that the Democratic National Committee's bias in that election mirrored the current situation with Harris. Despite pushback from the panelists, including CNN's Abby Phillips, who argued that Harris did compete in the primary process, O'Leary maintained his stance, claiming many Democrats felt sidelined in favor of a predetermined nominee. Also Read: US election 2024 results: Can Kamala Harris become the first female president in US history?

In the United States, the growing recognition of this festival reflects the nation’s diversity and the increasing influence of various cultures. In a landmark decision, Pennsylvania has become the first state to declare Diwali an official public holiday, recognizing its importance and the vibrant communities that celebrate it, as mentioned in a report by Hindustan Times.

Sun Pharma reported a 28% year-on-year (YoY) jump in net profit to Rs 3040 crore in Q2FY25 led by higher sales growth in domestic formulation and global specialty portfolio. The company reported net profit of Rs 2375.5 crore during the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Ambuja Cements will be open to exploring further acquisitions on its journey to 140 million tonne of production capacity, even after the Adani-group owned company has made two major buyouts in the last few months. “With a net worth of almost Rs 60,000 crore and being debt-free, we have enough opportunities for expansion, both organic and inorganic,” chief financial officer Vinod Bahety said. “You can understand the strength that the balance sheet has,” he told analysts on a call post the company’s quarterly earnings. The country’s second-largest producer of cement saw its consolidated profit more than halve on year in the September quarter to Rs 473 crore. Revenue from operations rose a little more than 1% to Rs 7,516 crore and were at an all-time high. The growth in revenues, though, was lower than the volume growth during the quarter.

Citigroup on Monday offloaded private sector lender HDFC Bank's shares worth Rs 275 crore through an open market transaction. Citigroup, through its arm Citigroup Global Markets Mauritius, sold 15,79,953 shares of HDFC Bank, as per the block deal data available on the BSE. The shares were disposed of at an average price of Rs 1,742.6 apiece, taking the transaction value to Rs 275.32 crore.

Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman, is set to return for its second season on Paramount+, following a record-breaking premiere in 2023. The new season, highly anticipated by fans, began streaming on Sunday, October 27, 2024, with episodes expected to maintain the momentum of its predecessor.

Bharti Airtel’s consolidated net profit for the fiscal second quarter jumped 168% on-year on the back of strong average revenue per user (ARPU) growth and subscriber adds, although a Rs 318 crore exceptional loss caused it to miss estimates. The nation’s second-largest telco posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 3,593 crore, which missed estimates as analysts were expecting a consolidated net profit of around Rs 4,311 crore in the September quarter.

Merlin Group, Kolkata's largest real estate developer, is currently executing projects worth Rs 20,000 crore, which are expected to double its annual revenue over the next 7-8 years, a senior official said on Monday. The announcement coincided with the unveiling of the company's new brand identity. «We have been growing steadily year on year for the past 40 years. The group is currently developing 40 million square feet that is projected to yield a total sales of Rs 20,000 crore in the coming 7-8 years,» Merlin Group managing director Saket Mohta said. The current annual revenue of Merlin Group is about Rs 1500 crore, he stated.

NTA) has begun the registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025, with applications opening today, October 28. Interested students can register for JEE Main 2025 Session 1 through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The registration portal will remain open until 11:50 pm on November 22. Candidates can only apply for JEE (Main) – 2025 Session 1 online via the official website. According to the official notice, “The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.” The application fee can also be paid online using various methods such as credit and debit cards, net banking, and UPI.

hand grenade was found at the gates of Ghanapriya Women's College, the place is in close vicinity of Raj Bhawan in Imphal. The place is less than 100 metres from the Raj Bhavan and roughly 300 metres from Chief Minister N. Biren Singh's official residence. A police official said that the recovery of the live hand grenade in front of the prominent women’s college in an important location triggered panic among the people in Imphal West district.

Arunachal Pradesh cabinet also approved for Amendment of the Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission Service Rules 2022. The State Cabinet that met on Monday under Chief Minister Pema Khandu made several landmark decisions. Khandu chaired the cabinet from Tawang. In a major decision, the State Cabinet approved Framing of Transfer and Posting Policy of various nurses of all cadre in the department of Health & Family Welfare. This decision shall ensure equitable and rational distribution of competent human resources to health facilities in the state and deliver quality health care services to the people.

Iron Beam". «The Ministry of Defence has signed a major deal worth approximately 2 billion shekels to significantly expand procurement of the laser interception systems, 'Iron Beam,',» a statement said. The system is aimed at improving the interception of drones and other projectiles, which Hezbollah in Lebanon has fired at Israel since the start of the war in Gaza in support of its Palestinian ally Hamas.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift may be considering growing their adorable family. Although Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are not yet engaged, it is said that they are planning to have more children, that is, their furry family. The 35-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end is new to the feline fun, but the 34-year-old pop star has always been a cat mom, as quoted in a report by She Knows. According to a report by She Knows, it took a while, but the cats love Travis now and he loves them. He is now a very proud cat parent, and he and Taylor have stated their desire to raise a new kitten together. They love the idea of saving a cat's life, so they need a home for a rescue kitten.

Nomura on Monday said the Indian economy has entered a phase of "cyclical growth slowdown" and the Reserve Bank's estimate of 7.2 per cent GDP expansion is «overly optimistic». The brokerage said it sees «rising downside risks» to its GDP growth estimates of 6.7 per cent in the ongoing FY25 and 6.8 per cent in FY26. «We believe India's economy has entered a cyclical growth slowdown. Coincident and leading growth indicators point to a further moderation in GDP growth and the RBI's forecast of 7.2 per cent for FY25 is overly optimistic,» the brokerage said in a note. The RBI maintained its FY25 growth estimate at 7.2 per cent earlier this month, even as some watchers have been coming out with lower numbers.

Former US President Bill Clinton during his recent North Carolina campaign emphasized on the importance of focusing on issues regarding healthcare and economy, rather than focusing on the distractions posed by Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump. According to Politico, Bill Clinton while giving his speech at the Black Megachurch, highlighted on the rising costs of prescription drugs and specially insulin and urged the US voters to prioritize these concerns during the upcoming US Presidential Elections. Politico reported that during the speech, Bill Clinton advised US Vice President Kamala Harris for adopting an inclusive approach based on US President Joe Biden’s achievements while appealing to a pretty broader audience. Bill Clinton also acknowledged the recent challenges which the Democratic Party is facing specifically in winning back blue collar voters who had a shift towards the Republican candidates. Also Read :Here’s how Elon Musk pledges $2 trillion tax savings if Trump is elected as US President

The Republican ex-president, who is in a dead heat with Democrat Kamala Harris in the race for the White House, has never acknowledged the legitimacy of his election defeats — from the 2016 Iowa primary to his presidential contest in 2020. His denialism deeply polarized the country last time around, and his continued attempts to sow distrust in US democracy have sparked fears of a repeat of the violence seen during the 2021 storming of the US Capitol.

Gillette India Ltd on Monday reported a 43.5 per cent rise in profit to Rs 133.01 crore for the quarter ended September 2024, led by a broad-based growth. The company, which follows the July-June financial year, had reported a profit of Rs 92.69 crore in the corresponding quarter of the preceding year, according to a BSE filing from Gillette India. Its revenue from operations increased 17.11 per cent to Rs 781.82 crore during the July-September quarter. It was at Rs 667.55 crore in the corresponding period a year ago.

viral video capturing vehicles seemingly «flying» over an unmarked speed bump on Gurugram's Golf Course Road has sparked a storm of social media reactions and safety concerns. Shared by Bunny Punia, editor at 91 Wheels and social media influencer, the clip shows cars momentarily lifting off the ground as they hit the speed bump at high speed. Social media users quickly recognised the location, identifying it as near Centrum Plaza, opposite HR26 Dhaba, and expressed worries over the absence of road markings or warning signs. Times Now reported that it could not independently verify the exact source or location of the video.

Eastern Ladakh. The process includes removal of all types of infrastructure and pulling back of troops by both sides, reported ANI quoting sources. The entire process is expected to be completed by Tuesday, October 29. Earlier on Friday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said the frontier troops of both India and China are engaged in «relevant work» in accordance with the agreement reached between the two nations on issues concerning the border.

Dimon cited nuclear proliferation as the biggest global threat, mentioning that if nations like Iran acquire nuclear capabilities, others will follow, risking major city targets worldwide. He referenced Russia’s actions in Ukraine, highlighting President Putin's nuclear rhetoric as a uniquely dangerous scenario. Also Read: US Elections 2024: One week before polls, betting odds reveal where Trump and Harris stand