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The Uttar Pradesh government said it aims to create a new world record by lighting 25 to 28 lakh lamps along the banks of the Saryu River, while special eco-friendly lamps will illuminate the Ram temple. These lamps are designed to prevent stains and soot from affecting the temple's structure and will remain lit for extended periods. Ninety-five percent of the decoration work on the ghats is complete. A unique feature of this year's Deepotsav is that 10,000 people will be allowed to participate in the celebrations. A viewing gallery is being constructed at Ram Ki Paidi for the attendees, which will be ready before the event.

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Amritpal Singh, for their involvement in illegal arms smuggling, drug trafficking, extortion, and other criminal activities. Revealing the details, the Commissioner of Police stated that this racket had been operational in the state and was planning a major action to disrupt law and order. The four individuals have been identified as Lakhwinder Singh from Haibowal village, Garhshankar Police Station, Hoshiarpur; Gurbhej Singh from Gudara village, Bajakhana Police Station, Ferozepur; Satinder Singh (alias Kala) from Palahi village, Mehtiana Police Station, Hoshiarpur; and Bharat (alias Bhau) from Barar Mohalla, Patti, Tarn Taran.

That spring time change can be tougher on your body. Darker mornings and lighter evenings can knock your internal body clock out of whack, making it harder to fall asleep on time for weeks or longer. Studies have even found an uptick in heart attacks and strokes right after the March time change, Associated Press. «Fall back» should be easier. But it still may take a while to adjust your sleep habits, not to mention the downsides of leaving work in the dark or trying exercise while there's still enough light. Some people with seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression usually linked to the shorter days and less sunlight of fall and winter, may struggle, too, AP reported.

Compressed Biogas Sector in the State. The cabinet meeting on Sunday stated Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding between Reliance Bio-Energy Limited and Government of Assam for promoting Compressed Biogas Sector in the State. As per the understanding, a network of integrated compressed bio-gas infrastructure will be established in the State. This initiative will ensure reduction of pollution created by fossil fuels without endangering food security.Significant employment and income for the farmers, by developing Bio value chain ecosystem.

Diwali and Chhath Puja festivities, Indian Railways has announced the deployment of over 7,000 special trains, including clone trains, to accommodate the expected surge in passengers. Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information & Publicity at the Railway Board, highlighted several measures being introduced by the Railway Ministry to handle the increased demand.

Israel's deadly strikes, Iran lauded its defences while media outlets dismissed the assault as «weak», signalling what analysts say is the Islamic republic's reluctance to escalate further. Saturday's Israeli attack on military sites followed an October 1 missile barrage by Iran — its response to the killing of militant leaders it backs and a Revolutionary Guards commander. Iran said the strikes around Tehran and in the provinces of Khuzestan and Ilam killed at least four soldiers and caused «limited damage» to radar systems.

How the Islamic Republic chooses to respond to the unusually public Israeli aerial assault on its homeland could determine whether the region spirals further toward all-out war or holds steady at an already devastating and destabilizing level of violence. In the coldly calculating realm of Middle East geopolitics, a strike of the kind that Israel delivered before dawn Saturday would typically be met with a forceful response.

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Standard time will last until March 9 when we will again «spring forward» with the return of daylight saving time. The transition into spring with daylight saving time can be challenging for many people. The shift to darker mornings and lighter evenings can disrupt your internal body clock, making it difficult to fall asleep at the usual time for weeks or even longer. Research has shown an increase in heart attacks and strokes shortly after the March time change.

Bandra station, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said the country needs international-class infrastructure that also takes into account the local needs of the poor – that makes business easier, travel easier and keeps people safe. «The recent stampede at Mumbai's Bandra Terminus station is the latest example of India's crumbling infrastructure. The Balasore train accident in June last year claimed the lives of 300 people, but instead of compensating the victims, the BJP government has entangled them in a long legal battle,» said Rahul Gandhi in a post on X. Read More:Nine persons injured in stampede at Bandra railway station in Mumbai

Regulatory changes like amendment in the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code and standardization of bond wordings would give a fillip to newly introduced product underwritten by general insurance companies, called surety bonds, experts said. This product launched in 2022 is going to play a crucial role in supporting India's infrastructure development and heavily reduce reliance on bank guarantees for project finance. As a result, banks can focus on other productive sectors for lending. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, which is the pioneer of the product said that it has been able to add more than 50 beneficiaries who have started accepting surety bonds. According to Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Chief Technical Officer TA Ramalingam, possible amendments in the legal framework are crucial in providing insurance companies with equal legal recourse as banks under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

Telangana Special Police (TGSP) have been suspended for alleged misconduct and incitement of agitation. Some TGSP personnel (constables) held agitations inside the Battalion campus in Telangana as well as on the streets of several places, including Hyderabad, and the families of the constables held sporadic protests in the state, demanding uniform policies for all police personnel and better working conditions. «With a view to upholding discipline and integrity within the Telangana Special Police, the 39 personnel involved in misconduct are placed under suspension for unbecoming of government servants, including incitement of others for agitation among Battalion personnel,» a release from Telangana Police said. The suspended personnel were found to have acted in violation of conduct rules and have engaged in behavior contrary to the one expected from government servants and they allegedly instigated unrest within the Battalion, adversely affecting morale and operational efficiency, it said.

Raymond Chairman and Managing Director Gautam Singhania has lashed out at Lamborghini India head Sharad Agarwal and Asia Head Francesco Scardaoni. In a tweet, the Raymond boss said that the duo never 'check wat the customer issues are'. «I'm shocked at the arrogance of India Head @Agarwal_sharad and Asia Head Francesco Scardaoni. Not one has reached out to even check what the customer issues are,» tweeted Gautam Singhania.

US election 2024 campaign is all set to witness Kamala Harris and Tim Walz crisscrossing the United States to visit all seven battleground states — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — in the coming days. This is part of Democratic Presidential and VP candidates' final blitz before the November 5 polling day and a direct message to Donald Trump. Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, will spend Sunday in Philadelphia, attending church services in the morning and visiting a barbershop. The vice president also plans to stop at a Puerto Rican restaurant and a youth basketball facility, as per an AP report. On Monday, Walz, the Minnesota's governor who is Harris' running mate, will campaign in Manitowoc and Waukesha, Wisconsin, before a joining Harris for a rally in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where the singer Maggie Rogers is scheduled to perform.

Rizwan as captain of their white-ball teams on Sunday, and Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah were all named in their one-day international and Twenty20 squads for next month's tour of Australia. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha will serve as Rizwan's deputy, the Pakistan Cricket Board said. «I'm deeply honoured to be appointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain,» Rizwan said in a statement.

The NSE Nifty 50 declined 2.7% for the week, while the BSE Sensex fell 2.2%, recording losses for the fourth consecutive week. All sectoral indices logged weekly losses, with small-caps and mid-caps falling 6.5% and 5.8%, respectively.

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has extended his Deepavali greetings to those «who have faith,» remarks that drew sarcastic response from opposition BJP. The BJP has been targeting the DMK for not wishing people on Hindu festivals, including Deepavali and Vinayaka Chathurthi. DMK leaders including its late president and former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi have not greeted people on Deepavali, in line with their rationalistic beliefs. However, at a party event here on Saturday, while extending his greetings to supporters for the party's platinum jubilee celebrations, Udhayanidhi also greeted people for "Deepa oli thirunaal" much to the surprise of many.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. India went down to New Zealand by 113 runs inside three days in the second Test in Pune on Saturday as the Black Caps took an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. It was New Zealand's first Test series win on Indian soil since they began touring there in 1955.

institutional arbitration and reduce court intervention in such cases, the government has come out with a draft bill seeking views on the proposed amendments. The Department of Legal Affairs in the law ministry has invited comments on the draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, saying «the aim and purpose is to provide further boost to institutional arbitration, reduce court intervention in arbitrations and ensuring timely conclusion of arbitration proceedings». The draft bill comes months after an expert committee headed by former law secretary and former Lok Sabha secretary general T K Vishwanathan submitted its report on proposed reforms in the arbitration sector to the law ministry. The draft bill proposes the concept of 'emergency arbitration'.

Ratan Tata and Cyrus Mistry is well-documented, marked by a series of pivotal moments that ultimately led to Mistry's dismissal as Chairman of Tata Sons in 2016. As reported by TOI, a newly released biography, Ratan Tata: A Life, authored by Thomas Mathew, sheds light on the intricate dynamics that characterized their professional relationship.