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Sergei Aleksashenko, formerly a deputy governor of the Bank of Russia and a deputy finance minister, on its wanted list, Russian state news agencies TASS and RIA reported on Saturday. Aleksashenko, who has criticised Russia's war in Ukraine, has been living in exile in the United States after falling out with President Vladimir Putin's government and had already been designated a «foreign agent». TASS reported that Aleksashenko had been added to the interior ministry's wanted list on an unspecified criminal charge. Reuters could not immediately access the ministry's overall database and Aleksashenko could not immediately be reached for comment.

inaccurate," the Union Ministry of Health Family Welfare said on Saturday. There have been some media reports alleging that an estimated 11 lakh children in India missed their first measles vaccine dose in 2022, according to a report published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

IREDA IPO: The initial public offering (IPO) of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is opening on 21st November 2023 i.e. on Tuesday next week. The public issue worth ₹2,150.21 crore will remain open for subscription till 23rd November 2023.

Sam Altman after a review found he was “not consistently candid in his communications" with the board of directors. Reactions started pouring in from top leaders who came in support of Altman and praised him for his contribution to AI. Now, BharatPe's former co-founder and managing director Ashneer Grover also tweeted and compared Altman's firing situation to the one that happened with him in India.

Rajasthan assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is dedicated to delivering on all the commitments it made to the people of Rajasthan. While addressing a rally in Bharatpur, Modi said, “BJP will fulfil all promises it made to people of Rajasthan, this is Modi's guarantee." Furthermore, Modi slammed the Congress government in Rajasthan, alleging the party sent the state to the top in a number of crimes and riots by letting anti-social elements loose with its policy of appeasement, PTI reported. Also Read: BJP manifesto for Rajasthan ahead of election: ₹450 per LPG cylinder, ₹1,200 for EWS students Modi taunted state Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, and said, "The people have decided not to vote for the “jadugar" and that Congress will vanish from the state after the election.

skipper Pat Cummins on Saturday said that a "good wicket" may be on offer for the title clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. The highly anticipated clash between the two cricketing giants will mark a fitting end to what has been a spectacular event so far.

Two people were arrested following an encounter with the police in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj in connection with the alleged acid attack on a woman, who was going to get married soon. police said on Saturday.

Pat Cummins hailed India's star pacer Mohammed Shami and said he will be the player who will challenge the Baggy Greens in the World Cup 2023 final on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Shami has taken the entire tournament by storm since making his first appearance against New Zealand in Dharamshala.

Amidst the excitement, a viral video featuring spiritual leader Sadhguru has caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts. Shared on Sadhguru's social media platforms, the video captures a curious individual seeking a tip for the Indian Cricket Team to secure victory in the finals. In his characteristic style, Sadhguru delivered a simple yet profound message: “Don’t try to win the Cup, just hit the damn ball! If you think of this 1 billion people baying for the Cup, you will miss the ball, or if you think of all the other fanciful things that will happen if you win the World Cup, the ball will knock off your wickets.” Sadhguru emphasized the essence of focusing on the basics, stating, «So, how to win this World Cup? Don’t think about that.

World Cup final on Sunday, November 19. If India wins the final, it will be their second world cup victory on home soil and their third overall. On the other hand, Australia has won the Men's Cricket World Cup on five occasions in the past: in the 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2015 editions. In the ongoing ODI World Cup, the Rohit Sharma-led side defeated Australia in the league match when the two teams met each other last month in Chennai. Australia started their ODI World Cup campaign with two straight losses, but the journey of the team from Down Under has been a tale of resilience and redemption. Despite stumbling in their initial encounters, the five-time champions regrouped and stormed through the tournament, showcasing their cricketing prowess. Australia won seven consecutive games to reach the semi-final before they defeated South Africa to qualify for the summit clash of the ongoing ODI World Cup.

militants in Iraq and Syria have long battled with U.S. and coalition forces, launching sporadic attacks against bases in the region where troops are deployed to fight Islamic State group insurgents. But since Oct. 17, as civilian deaths in Israel's war against Hamas began to skyrocket, there has been a dramatic spike in attacks by Iran's proxies, operating under the umbrella name of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq. While most of the more than five dozen attacks have been largely ineffective, at least 60 U.S. personnel have reported minor injuries. Most often those have been traumatic brain injuries from the explosions, and all troops have returned to duty, according to the Pentagon. In response to the attacks, the U.S. has walked a delicate line. The U.S. military has struck back just three times as the Biden administration balances efforts to deter the militants without triggering a broader Middle East conflict. A look at the attacks and the U.S. response:

collapsed highway tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district on Friday temporarily suspended the rescue operation after hearing a sudden "cracking sound" and the drilling machine developed a snag. The state-run National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) stated that a "large-scale cracking sound" was heard during efforts to restart the drilling machine. The sound "created a panic situation in the tunnel and the team working.

RBI) decision to raise risk weights on cash credit, personal loans, and consumer durable loans by lenders. Analysts said investors will become more selective in their stock picks within the sector as the surge in cost of capital on account of the central bank's step could squeeze lenders' margins. Jefferies said NBFCs with a higher share of unsecured consumer loans like SBI Cards (100%), Bajaj Finance (37%) & Aditya Birla Finance (21%) should be most affected by tighter capital norms.

Tata Technologies IPO vs IREDA IPO vs Gandhar Oil Refinery IPO: Five mainboard initial public offerings (IPOs) — Tata Technologies IPO, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency or IREDA IPO, Gandhar Oil Refinery IPO, Flair Writing Industries IPO and Fedbank Financial Services IPO are going to hit Indian primary market next week. These five upcoming IPOs worth ₹7,378 crore would definitely put confusion among investors as to which IPO they should apply as most of these public offers are expected to deliver good listing gain.

They are looking for the bodies of their children. Their parents. Their neighbors.

Citigroup layoffs: Amid CEO Jane Fraser’s corporate overhaul plan, Citigroup employees expect announcements about management changes and layoffs on Monday next weel. Citigroup employees are expecting these deveopments in the wake of next phase of the bank’s sweeping reorganization, according to four people familiar with the situation. However, more details in regard to layoff is yet to come as Citigroup employs 2.40 lakh employees across world.

Independent directors at India's top blue-chip companies have seen a sharp rise in their compensation as their roles become increasingly challenging amid mounting business complexities, intense stakeholder scrutiny, and stricter regulatory requirements. The median compensation for independent directors at these firms has more than doubled to ₹72 lakh in FY23, from ₹35.5 lakh five years ago, an analysis of Nifty 50 companies by specialised executive compensation advisory firm, Exec-Rem Advisors shared with ET has revealed.

The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria has been charged with procurement fraud

About 16 million people in California will pay higher electric and gas bills next year

Appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are seeking communications between Disney and local media, as well as documents related to the company’s position on Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law

By Mimosa Spencer