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Neeraj Chopra, who recently fractured his hand while training for Diamond Leagure as well his ongoing troubles with groin injury has opened on his insecurities as he sets eyes for his dream of 90m throw. On his future plan, Neeraj said his target was to throw beyond 90 metres. «Everyone expected a gold from me at the Paris Olympics. I was confident of gold but had a fear of injuries. I won medals in two World Championships, but injury still bothers me and prevents me from training effectively. I can't push myself. I know I can do better, but I lack confidence due to injury. I want to be fully fit before returning to the field,» he said. «After that, the journey through Diamond League, Asian Games, and Olympics was good. I am grateful to God for what I have achieved. However, I won't stop here. Winning gold at the World Championship for the country has now become my mission,» he said.

ghost ship' that washed ashore near St Augustine, Florida due to Hurricane Mliton has taken people with shock and interest. The story went viral and thousands were curious even after several inconsistencies. However, to the disappointment of many, it has turned out to be false. The rumour started a week after Hurricane Milton hit the shores of Florida. Despite the fact that the storm hit on October 9 and on the opposite side of the state, the ghost ship story gained significant traction. The original post amassed over 21,000 shares, with social media users spreading the narrative widely.

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.

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.

NSE) will conduct its annual Diwali Muhurat trading session on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, marking the beginning of the Hindu calendar year Samvat 2081. While the market will be shut for normal trading to mark Diwali, the special trading window will be open for just one hour in the evening. NSE said that the pre-opening session will be conducted from 5:45 pm-6:00 pm.

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.

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.

Navya Haridas, on Sunday said the Gandhi family is considering the hill constituency as a mere «choice» or «second» seat" and people of the segment have realised this now. A two-time councillor in the Kozhikode Corporation, Haridas said what the voters of Wayanad want is a leader who stands up for them and resolves their problems. Addressing reporters in Kozhikode, the young leader said, as far as India is concerned, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is not a new face, but for Wayanad, she is a newcomer. «Priyanka is coming as a representative of the Gandhi family who had failed to raise the issues of Wayanad in the Parliament,» she alleged.

earnings season is underway and as many as 182 companies will declare their results this week. Some of the marquee names include ICICI Bank, YES Bank, ITC, Bajaj Housing Finance, HUL, Ultratech Cement, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, IndiGo, Paytm, and Zomato among others. Here are the key earnings to watch out next week

public sector companies as they may be privy to market-sensitive information with regard to state-owned companies, an official said. In an internal order, the DIPAM said that any officer joining the department would be required to declare his/her holding in public sector enterprises and such shares could only be liquidated by the official concerned after approval from authorities. DIPAM, under the Ministry of Finance, manages government equity in public sector companies and is also responsible for undertaking minority stake sale, strategic disinvestment and privatisation. «DIPAM has issued an internal order saying that officers in the department will not buy or share shares of state-owned companies. The idea behind this is officials in DIPAM may be privy to some information which can be affecting the share prices of companies. It should not be so that they stand to benefit from that information,» the official told PTI.

Indian indices rebounded from the day's lows aided by private banks to end the session in the green as they broke their three-sessions losing streak. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 218 points, or 0.27%, to settle at 81,224, while the broader Nifty climbed 104 points, or 0.42%, to close at 24,854. Commenting on the day's action, expert Rupak De of LKP Securities said that Nifty moved up sharply after pressing a panic bottom around 24,570 when it slipped below 24,700 level. «On the hourly chart, a positive divergence is visible on the RSI (14), indicating a shift toward positive price momentum. Immediate resistance is seen at 24,900, which previously acted as support. A decisive move above 24,900 could induce a short-term rally. The trend is likely to remain strong as long as the Nifty stays above 24,750,» De said.

Aam Aadmi Party led Delhi government has said that a major reason behind the deteriorating air quality in Delhi, especially in the Anand Vihar area, is the buses coming from the neighbouring state of Uttar Pradesh. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Sunday carried out an inspection at the Anand Vihar area, where the Air Quality Index (AQI) has fallen to 454 at 8:30 am, classified as «severe.» Highlighting the steps taken to control air pollution, the Chief Minister said that anti-pollution measures are being strictly deployed and teams have been formed for dust control measures.

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.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. CPSEs have to spend 60 per cent of their CSR funds on the theme set for a particular year. «We have added PM's Internship Scheme to 'Health and Nutrition' as the common theme for CSR activities by the CPSEs for 2024-25. CPSEs will spend 60 per cent of their CSR funds towards 'health and nutrition' and PM's Internship Scheme this fiscal,» an official told PTI. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, earlier this month, started enrolling companies as well as interns under the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme. Over five years, the scheme envisages providing internships to 1 crore youth.