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Vedanta on Saturday said it will pump in over Rs 1 lakh crore in Rajasthan across different business verticals, including, zinc and oil and gas. While Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta group firm, will invest Rs 30,000 crore to double zinc capacity from 1.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 2 MTPA, silver from 800 tonne to 2,000 tonne, and set up a one MTPA fertiliser plant, Cairn Oil & Gas, a subsidiary of Vedanta Ltd, will invest Rs 35,000 crore to augment capacity to 3 lakh barrels per day, the company said. Vedanta Group entity Serentica Renewables will invest Rs 50,000 crore to develop 10,000 MW renewable power capacity to support the investments, help energy transition and ensure highest environmental standards and green manufacturing, the company said in a statement. Vedanta also announced setting up of an industrial park around the Udaipur area on a non-profit basis, for small and medium scale industries from Rs 5 crore onwards.

Jiribam district on Saturday. There were no casualties in the militants’ attack in the vicinity of the Borobekra police station. A senior police official said, «The armed militants fired from their sophisticated weapons targeting the Borobekra police station and the adjoining village. The guerillas also hurled bombs.» The official said that the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Manipur Police personnel immediately retaliated, leading to a heavy exchange of fire between the two sides. Additional security forces have rushed to the spot.

BJP) on Saturday fielded Navya Haridas against Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for Wayanad by-elections to Lok Sabha. The party has also released the list of candidates for assembly by-elections from Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and West Bengal. Navya Haridas serves as a councillor in the Kozhikode Corporation and currently holds the position of Mahila Morcha State General Secretary in the BJP, according to her Twitter profile.

Liam Payne might have used a very potent drug called 'cristal', which is known to cause psychotic attacks and hallucination that make any user start acting crazily. It was said that the items in his hotel room were broken, with drug paraphernalia scatter everywhere, which was discovered by the police officers conducting an investigation of the death case, as per a report.

Gaza on Saturday showing a picture of the dead Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar with the message that «Hamas will no longer rule Gaza», echoing language used by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The move came as Israeli military strikes killed at least 32 people across the Gaza Strip and tightened a siege around hospitals in Jabalia in the north of the enclave, Palestinian health officials said. «Whoever drops the weapon and hands over the hostages will be allowed to leave and live in peace,» the leaflet, written in Arabic, read, according to residents of the southern city of Khan Younis and images circulating online.

FOX Business Correspondent Madison Alworth and Kennedy Saves The World host Kennedy discuss U.S. tax structure on Making Money. 

market scenario is characterised by heightened volatility due to geopolitical tensions, US election cycles, and recessionary fears. To handle the market-wide fluctuations, the investors must strategically position themselves to generate optimal returns with a lesser risk. While expecting higher returns is important, it is crucial to consider the risks involved. During periods of market corrections, many investors succumb to panic selling, ultimately crystallizing losses that could have been mitigated. Portfolio diversification can serve as an effective strategy to buffer against systemic risks and enhance risk-adjusted returns in these uncertain times.

DBS Bank's Senior Investment Strategist Joanne Goh says they have a neutral stance on India but on a risk-adjusted basis, the preference is for small and midcaps where high growth potential offers opportunities for significant returns.

Karwa Chauth is one of the most popular festivals among married women across the country, especially in North India. The festival is celebrated northern states including Uttrakhand, Himanchal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chattisgarh, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Karwa Chauth is celebrated the fourth day after the full moon of the Kartik month. This year karwa Chauth will fall on 20th October.

BJP how much «donations» did it receive to «engineer» the collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra in 2022 through open horse-trading. In a post on X, Congress General Secretary (Communication) Jairam Ramesh alleged that the BJP «purchased» MLAs of undivided Shiv Sena and NCP, leading to the collapse of the MVA government of which Congress was a part. «The Mahayuti has destroyed Maharashtra's political culture and democratic institutions. We now know that the Electoral Bonds Scam cost Indian citizens Rs 4 lakh crore. We know that it cost Maharashtra's exchequer at least Rs 10,000 crore. The question is how much 'chanda' did it (BJP) take to engineer the collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi Sarkar,» Ramesh asked in the post. «Yesterday, it emerged that the Mahayuti cost the exchequer at least Rs 10,000 crore in inflated tenders in return for 'chanda' for its campaign. The Mahayuti's formation and ascent to government is a testament to its greed for power and disregard for democratic values. The open horse-trading and purchase of Shiv Sena and NCP MLAs was made possible by such 'ill-gotten' Electoral Bonds 'chanda',» he alleged.

On Friday, the 30-share BSE Sensex rose 218 points, or 0.27%, to settle at 81,224, while the broader NSE Nifty climbed 104 points, or 0.42%, to close at 24,854.

Bollywood Wives’ premiered on Netflix this Friday. The reality TV show, which explores the glam and glitzy life of the wives of Bollywood bigwigs, introduced Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Shalini Passi, and Kalyani Saha to the audience. Among the three newcomers, Shalini Passi stood out the most, captivating viewers with her impressive art collection, fashion sense, and unique personality.

Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump hit the campaign trail on Saturday, pressing their case with voters from Georgia to Pennsylvania who are already starting to cast ballots in the U.S. presidential election. Harris and Trump are essentially tied in the most competitive states and many Americans are already voting early by mail or in person, with just 17 days until the election. On Saturday, Harris will host a get-out-the-vote event in Detroit, Michigan, for the city's first day of early voting, alongside Michigan-born rapper Lizzo.

‘Tis the season to be flexible and budget-conscious.

biodiversity talks in Cali, Colombia next week, India showcased the way its development story intertwines with ecological conservation, including the role that tribal communities play in conservation efforts. This, according to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, is clearly demonstrated in the “shinning success” of Project Tiger. India is home to 70 per cent of world’s wild tiger population. Speaking at the inauguration of the art exhibition ‘Silent Conversation’, organised by the National Tiger Conservation Authority and Sankala Foundation, a Delhi-based organisation focused on sustainability, Jaishankar focused on the contribution of tribal and other local communities.

Visuals from the city show incessant rainfall leading water-logging on roads. Earlier, Several areas of Chennai recorded extremely heavy rainfall until 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. Kathivakkam and Manali registered 23 cm and 21 cm of rainfall, respectively, while Cholavaram recorded 30 cm, Red Hills 28 cm, and Avadi 25 cm.

Myanmar's Mandalay city was attacked with an explosive device, local media said Saturday, adding that no deaths or injuries were reported. The blast occurred at the consulate office in central Mandalay, south of the sprawling Royal Palace, around 7 pm local time Friday (1230 GMT Friday), local media said. China is a major ally and arms supplier to Myanmar's junta, but it also maintains ties with ethnic groups fighting the military in Myanmar's northern Shan state, according to analysts.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday urged the junior doctors to end their hunger strike. She added that everybody had right to protest, but it should not affect healthcare services. «Most of your demands fulfilled, give me 3-4 months more to meet the rest,» said Banerjee. She also requested the doctors to not differ with their demands, and called them to sit for talks with the government. «Please withdraw the agitation. Some of the demands need policy decisions. We will cooperate to the fullest extent possible but it is not acceptable that you will dictate to the government what should be done,» she said.

foreign policy experts have expressed their views on how Canada's rogue allegations have strained the relationship between the two countries. In an interview to ANI, defence expert Shiwalee Deshpande said that the relations have soured significantly between the two countries. «The matters are very, very serious and the relations are strained because of the comments made by Justin Trudeau.» Commenting on the Indian government's decision to call back Indian diplomats from Canada and expelling Canadian diplomats from India, she noted that it was, «A very strong step taken by the Indian government. It showed to the whole world that don't mess with India, otherwise India would come out to be very, very strong.

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday claimed to have solved several grenade attack cases in Poonch with the arrest of two terrorists of the Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF) in the district. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Jammu Zone, Anand Jain said the arrest of Abdul Aziz and Manwar Hussain of Hari village is a «very big achievement» for the security agencies. In a joint operation on Friday, police along with troops of 37 Rashtriya Rifles and 38th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) nabbed Aziz and recovered two hand grenades from his possession. During investigation, one more grenade was recovered from his house and his accomplice Hussain was also arrested along with a pistol, one magazine and nine rounds, the ADGP told reporters in Poonch. «They are part of a larger conspiracy and tried to create terror in Poonch district by carrying out grenade attacks at various locations, including a temple, a gurdwara, an Army camp and a hospital, to harm brotherhood,» he said.