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United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim and the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples José Francisco Cali Tzay in a joint statement called upon the Interim Government of Bangladesh “to take immediate action to protect the Jumma Peoples from violent and indiscriminate attacks, conduct an impartial commission of enquiry into allegations of violence and prosecute perpetrators to end the culture of impunity” regarding recent human rights violations committed in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHTs) in September 2024. In their joint statement, the UN experts stated, “The recent violence is set against a backdrop of broader discrimination and marginalization of the Indigenous Jumma Peoples, who for decades have been subjected to forced evictions and heightened militarization of the region”. Most importantly, the UN experts called on “social media companies to take all relevant steps to prevent their platforms from disseminating hate speech and misinformation regarding the Indigenous Jumma Peoples.”

Donald Trump loses the US Presidential elections again? Will US witness another January 6 Capitol violence? These are the questions that have left US election officials worried. Election officials and experts have apprehensions that Trump and his supporters will not accept the outcome if Democrat nominee Kamala Harris wins the elections. Trump and his supporters could again try to overturn his loss, like he did previously, according to a report in The Washington Post. When the former US President lost the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump not only refused to acknowledge his defeat but also spread unproven claims about widespread voter fraud and attempted to overturn the results in swing states. Trump also pressured Vice President Mike Pence to aid him in remaining in power while rioters stormed the US Capitol on January 6. Though many of those strategies can’t be used again because Trump no longer occupies the White House, and state and federal officials have since strengthened election laws, making it more challenging to disrupt the electoral process. But certain risks still remain.

Smart TVs under ₹30,000 for the budget shoppersAlso read: Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2024: Bumper Deals on Samsung TVs more than 60% off!Smart TVs under ₹40,000 strike a balance between affordability and enhanced features. In this range, you’ll typically find models around 40-43 inches, but the lucky ones can also get a deal on 50-inch TVs, offering better screen resolution, often Full HD or 4K, for a more immersive viewing experience.

The rupee closed at 84.0375 to the U.S. dollar against its close at 84.06 in the previous session. The currency had slipped to an all-time low of 84.0750 on Monday.

Jharkhand assembly elections will be held in two phase on November 13 and 20, and the results will be out on November 23, the Election Commission of India announced on October 15. With the announcement of the poll dates, the model code of conduct immediately came into effect in the state. The term of the current assembly will end on January 5, 2025. The Jharkhand assembly has 81 seats (44 General, 9 SC, 28 ST). There are a total of 24 districts in the state. As per latest numbers, the state has 2.6 crore registered voters, of which 1.29 crore are women, 1.31 crore are men, 66.84 lakh young voters, and 11.84 lakh first-time voters.

WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund has launched WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-in-class Strategy Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing in companies following environment, social and governance (ESG) themes, adopting the best-in-class strategy. The new fund offer or NFO is open for subscription and will close on October 25. The fund seeks to invest in companies with superior corporate governance practices. The fund seeks to derive returns for its clients by investing in high-quality businesses, which have long-term sustainability of return on capital, potential scalability of the business, strong execution capability and superior corporate governance culture, according to a release by the fund house.

Ratan Tata, renowned for his humility and clarity, exemplified his down-to-earth leadership even in the smallest decisions. When he was transferred to the Mumbai headquarters of Tata Steel from Jamshedpur in the mid-1960s, an unusual event unfolded. In a moment that highlighted his modesty, Tata refused preferential treatment despite his family legacy. According to Rediff.com, at that time, the Bombay office of Tata Steel was compact, with limited space available for its senior staff. Tata, along with two other executive officers, shared the same designation, yet there was a suggestion that he should have a separate cabin, as he was being moved to the company’s headquarters. Ratan Tata, however, declined the offer unless his colleagues received similar accommodations. He firmly believed that no special treatment should be extended to him because of his last name. Arun Maira, a former colleague and author of The Learning Factory: How The Leaders Of Tata Became Nation Builders, shared this anecdote during an interview. Maira noted how Tata’s simple and fair-minded approach was pivotal in shaping the values of the Tata Group. “He was humble and didn’t want anything different just because he was a Tata,” Maira recalled.

Shares of Reliance Industries (RIL) tumbled 2.3% in Monday’s trading session to Rs 2,681.25 on the BSE after six brokerages reduced the target price of the stock to as low as Rs 2,990 after weak Q2 results posted by the company. RIL on Monday reported a 5% decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 16,563 crore for the quarter ended September 2024. The same stood at Rs 17,394 crore in the year-ago period.

Hyderabad received the wrong food order from Zomato and was bizarrely told to «please have it» when she complained. The situation arose when Ananya, a resident of Hyderabad, placed an order for chicken manchurian through Zomato, but the restaurant mistakenly sent her chicken 65 instead. Upon noticing the mix-up, Ananya reported the issue to Zomato and managed to reach out to a customer support agent—no small feat, as many users have found it increasingly difficult to bypass Zomato’s AI chatbot, Zia, for direct assistance. Despite her efforts, the representative, Syeda, could not resolve the problem and simply advised Ananya to accept and eat the incorrect dish. Ananya shared a screenshot of her conversation with the Zomato agent on X (formerly Twitter), where she had written, «I ordered chicken manchurian, not chicken 65.»

Melania Trump shares her pro-choice stance on abortion, the moment she first met Donald Trump in a New York City night club and «cruel» rumours about her son having autism. Former US President Donald Trump initially expressed apprehension regarding his wife Melania Trump's new memoir. During an interview on the Nelk Boys' YouTube channel, Trump discussed his thoughts with hosts Salim Sirur and Kyle Forgeard. Trump admitted he was “nervous” before reading the book but was relieved after finding it “very good” and free of any negative remarks. “She wrote something very good. I was a little bit nervous before I read it,” Trump acknowledged. “You never know, maybe she said bad things, but she didn't.” Melania has maintained a low profile despite being the former First Lady and her husband's strong political influence in the US. Her memoir was published ahead of the high-stakes US Presidential elections 2024, earning the bestseller status on Amazon.

Maharashtra elections, which is expected to see dramatic fight between Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and Maha Yuti Alliance. CATCH LIVE UPDATES ON POLL DATES HERE The voters from Maharashtra will be casting their ballots on November 20 in single phase. The counting of votes is scheduled for November 23.

Lawrence Bishnoi gang to Indian government agents while alleging “use” of “organised crime elements” to target the pro-Khalistani elements. The accusations comes as the ties between the two nations started deteriorating further with India expelling six Canadian diplomats, hours before Canada’s foreign ministry announced the expulsion of six Indian diplomats. Indian diplomats and consular officials based in Canada leveraged their official positions to engage in clandestine activities, such as collecting information for Indian govt that was used to target members of the South Asian community, alleged Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) that is handling the probe into the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case. RCMP had arrested three persons in the Nijjar case in May this year. Canada's Justin Trudeau on the claims said «As the RCMP Commissioner stated earlier, they have clear and compelling evidence that agents of the Government of India have engaged in and continue to engage in activities that pose a significant threat to public safety, including clandestine information gathering techniques, coercive behaviour targeting South Asian Canadians, and involvement in over a dozen threatening and violent acts, including murder.»

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday lifted the enhanced surveillance measures imposed on SpiceJet. While the airline has been cleared from heightened scrutiny, random spot checks will continue to ensure ongoing safety in operations. On August 29, the DGCA placed SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance due to concerns over flight cancellations and the airline's financial difficulties.

Supreme Court on Tuesday said mere existence of a benchmark disability of 40 percent does not bar a person from pursuing medical education unless there is an expert report that the candidate was incapacitated from pursuing MBBS. A bench of Justices BR Gavai, Aravind Kumar and KV Viswanathan gave detailed reasons for its September 18 order where it allowed a candidate to take admission in MBBS course after the medical board opined that he can pursue medical education without any impediment. The bench said the capacity of a candidate suffering from disability to pursue the MBBS course has to be examined by the disability assessment board. It said, «Mere existence of benchmark disability will not disqualify a candidate from being eligible for the MBBS course. The disability board assessing the disability of the candidate must positively record whether the disability of the candidate will or will not come in the way of the candidate pursuing the course.»

paddy variety PR-126, developed by Punjab Agricultural University, is at the center of a debate in Punjab. The AAP-led state government supports this variety, but the opposition Congress criticizes it for its lower yield. According to a TOI report, PR-126 has the advantage of reducing farming costs and helping combat air pollution in Delhi-NCR. This variety matures in 123-125 days, compared to the popular Pusa-44 variety's 155-160 days. This shorter growth period saves on irrigation and energy costs, and preserves groundwater. Additionally, it provides farmers with enough time to prepare for the next crop without resorting to stubble burning. However, PR-126 yields 4-5 quintals less per acre than Pusa-44, which produces 35-36 quintals per acre. It also yields 5 kg less rice during milling. This has led Punjab Opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa to criticize Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for promoting PR-126.

Indian Hotels Company Ltd. gained 0.58 per cent to Rs 709.0 at 11:51AM (IST) in Tuesday's trade. The scrip has hit a high of Rs 712.3 and low of Rs 702.9 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 704.9 in the previous session. The counter has had a total traded volume of 15810 shares so far with a value of Rs 1.11 crore on the NSE. It traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 78.39 and a price-to-book ratio of 8.9.

satellite spectrum, telecom tycoon Bharti Airtel's Sunit Mittal on Tuesday while addressing India Mobile Conferrence asserted that satcoms need to buy spectrum the same way telecom operators do along with paying license fees. «Telecom companies around the globe have done seminal work in connecting the world. They will take the satellite services into the remotest parts of the nations through the USO program and directly through themselves. The satellite companies who have ambitions to come into urban areas serving elite retail customers just need to take the telecom licenses like everybody with the same conditions and will have to buy the spectrum and pay license fees as the telecom players,» Mittal said. The issue around satellite spectrum allocation has once again become the point of disagreement between Reliance Jio and other satcom players.

India vs New Zealand Test match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium from October 16 to October 20, 2024, the Bengaluru City traffic authorities have announced special traffic arrangements. To ensure smooth vehicular movement around the stadium, traffic restrictions will be in effect from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM during the match days.

This order includes the engineering procurement (EP) scope, covering design, engineering, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the 100 MLD desalination plant.

CSIR UGC NET Result 2024 along with the cut-off marks. Candidates who appeared for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (CSIR UGC NET) can access their results on the official website, csirhrdg.res.in.

rupee witnessed range-bound trade and depreciated 2 paise to 84.07 against the US dollar in initial deals on Tuesday, weighed down by significant foreign fund outflows, elevated crude oil prices and the strength of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders said the rupee is trading in a narrow range as the support from positive domestic equities is being negated by foreign fund outflows. Moreover, crude oil prices have also surged by 10 per cent, ballooning India's already worrisome trade deficit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.06 against the greenback and traded in a tight range. In the initial trade, it touched 84.07, registering a fall of 7 paise over its previous close.