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Pathum Nissanka helped Sri Lanka cruise to a five-wicket victory against the Netherlands in their World Cup match here on Saturday. This is Sri Lanka's first win in the tournament after having lost their three previous games.

candidates filed their nomination for November 7 assembly polls to 40 member assembly. Chief Minister Zoramthanga who is also president of Mizo National Front (MNF) has filed nomination from Aizawl East — I. In Aizawl District 55 candidates have filed their nominations while a total of 27 candidates filed their nominations from Lunglei District. In Siaha District, a total of 9 candidates submitted their nominations while 10 candidates filed their nominations from Champhai District. There is 13 candidates in Kolasib District while 15 candidates submitted their nomination from Serchhip District. In Lawngtlai District,13 candidates are in fray while 14 candidates submitted their nominations in Mamit District. A total of 11 candidates filed their nomination in Saitual District while four candidates filed their papers from Khawzawl District. In Hnhathial, a total of three candidates filed their nominations. There is likelihood of multi corner contest with the BJP, Congress, the ruling Mizo National Front, the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) putting candidates. Mizoram will go to polls on November 7 to elect 40 members of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly. Zoramthanga on Friday said that MNF will romp back to power for second consecutive term with more than 25 seat in the 40-member Assembly in the November 7 elections.

The Money Club has launched Vrddi, an employee benefits program where organizations can offer their employees financial security and loan-free funds in times of crisis. The company plans to onboard five million users across organizations in India over the next five years. Most working professionals today don’t have access to funds during crises such as medical expenses, marriage, social obligations, education, health and wellness, travel, and home repairs.

Shakti scheme that provides free travel for women across the state, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed officials to purchase 5,600 buses for the state road transport corporation. According to a statement issued by the CM's office, the Chief Minister said Rs 500 crore has been provided in the state budget for acquiring new buses, and therefore ordered that the purchase process be completed soon. There has been a 15 per cent increase in the number of passengers travelling by State Road Transport Corporation buses since the launch of the Shakti Scheme. The CM also said that additional schedules and buses should be announced to provide passengers with better services. A discussion was held in the meeting about the revenue target collection of the transport department and the financial management of the road transport corporations, it said, adding that CM was informed that Rs 83 crore fine has been collected from vehicle inspections. Under the Karnataka government's 'Shakti' scheme, women residents of the state can avail free travel in state-run buses, but 50 per cent seats are reserved for men. Along with women, transgender persons can also travel for free. The Congress in its election manifesto had promised free rides for women in non-luxury government buses and said this was one of the five poll guarantees that would come into effect the day it comes to power in the state.

International Criminal Court (ICC) headquartered at The Hague in the Netherlands has heightened its online security after detecting a serious cyber security incident five weeks ago, which it revealed was an act of espionage. In a statement on Friday the ICC said that as soon as the incident was confirmed by its alert mechanism, steps were taken to mitigate its effects by initiating an immediate incident response with the support of the Netherlands as the «host state» and external cyber security experts.

UK government has expressed its disagreement with Indian government decisions, which it believes resulted in the departure of Canadian diplomats amid an ongoing standoff between India and Canada over the killing of a Sikh separatist. The move impacted the effective functioning of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, a statement from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said on Friday.

Ashok Vaswani as the managing director and chief executive officer of Kotak Mahindra Bank for a period of three years from January 1, 2024. Vaswani has more than three decades of experience in the banking sector. He was Chief Executive Officer of Barclays Bank, UK, and subsequently CEO of their global consumer, private, corporate and payments businesses.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel called farmers a decisive factor in the upcoming assembly elections in the state, and said his government has implemented several schemes for their welfare and their support will help the ruling Congress achieve the target of winning 75-plus seats in the 90-member House. In an interview to PTI, Baghel also said his government tried to impose liquor prohibition, one of the key promises made by the Congress in the last assembly polls, but could not implement it as many people started turning to spurious alcohol with several of them dying due to its consumption. Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh will be held in two phases — on November 7 and 17.

Apple iPhone 12, featuring a generous 128 GB of storage, is currently available at a remarkable discount on Flipkart. It is now priced at just Rs. 46,999, down from the original price of Rs.

A Florida court has found David Tronnes guilty of murdering his wife Shanti Cooper-Tronnes after their marriage broke down over a contentious home renovation, prosecutors say.

PTI. Greater Noida police said one was a minor aged 12 while other four of the deceased are aged between 30-40 years.

₹2,000 per successful referral. Ola's Bharat EV Fest is scheduled for today, October 21st. Reportedly, the company is also providing several other advantages, including discounts, exchange opportunities, and a 3+2 year extended warranty.

Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) connecting Sahibabad to Duhai Depot. PM Modi inaugurated the priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor at Sahibabad RapidX Station in Uttar Pradesh and flagged off the RapidX train connecting Sahibabad to Duhai Depot, marking the launch of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in the country. «No matter how much money is spent; time should be saved. Because in the office I have to punch my attendance on time. Looks like a very good facility here.

dream home during this festive season, but find yourself short on the required finances? Consider a home loan, especially since the Indian government has introduced various schemes that offer subsidies, making it easier for individuals to realise their dream of owning a home. The Indian government has introduced several schemes and subsidies to help save on home loans during the festive season. Here are some of the options: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY): This scheme provides interest subsidies on home loans for individuals from economically weaker sections (EWS), low-income groups (LIG), and middle-income groups (MIG).

A major Midwestern carbon dioxide pipeline project has been canceled

Poonawalla Fincorp's consolidated net profit rose five times to Rs 860 crore in the quarter ended September 2023 from Rs 163 crore a year ago, helped by gains from the company's sale of its housing finance business and a record loan disbursement during the quarter. Profits were helped by a gain of Rs 2,309 crore due to the sale of Poonawalla Housing Finance to TPG Global LLC, which was approved by the Reserve Bank of India in May. Excluding this exceptional item, the company still made a record quarterly net profit of Rs 230 crore, up 77% year on year. During the quarter the company more than doubled its disbursement to Rs 7,807 crore.

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced plans to update its framework on cryptocurrency sales and requirements amid the evolving market development of the digital asset industry. 

Gaza Strip since Israel began bombarding the Palestinian enclave, the Hamas-controlled health ministry said Friday. The ministry said another 13,162 people have been wounded in the Israeli strikes, which have been ongoing since October 7. Among those killed were 16 people who died at the compound of Greek Orthodox church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza City late on Thursday, the ministry said. Around 500 people had taken refuge at the church, including five members of Caritas staff, along with their families, NGO Cartias Internationalis said in a statement. «We were devastated to learn of the death of our colleague Viola, 26-year-old, who was killed alongside her husband and their infant daughter» in the strike, the NGO said in a statement. It said at least 17 people were killed and others are still under the rubble. Witnesses told AFP the strike appeared to have been aimed at a target close to the place of worship where many Gaza residents had taken refuge as the war raged in the Palestinian enclave. The army said its fighter jets had struck a «command and control centre» belonging to Hamas that was involved in firing rockets towards Israel. «As a result of the strike a wall of a church in the area was damaged. The Hamas health ministry also said that since the conflict erupted, 46 medical personnel had been killed and another 85 wounded in the enclave. Twenty-one health facilities were out of service due to lack of fuel, it added. Palestinians in Gaza are still waiting for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza from Egypt through the Rafah crossing. The war in Gaza began after Hamas carried out a deadly raid on southern Israel on October 7 that left more than 1,400 people, mostly civilians, killed on Israeli soil.

dengue prevention pill. The trial, presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Annual Meeting in Chicago, demonstrated that an antiviral pill known as JNJ-1802, developed by Johnson & Johnson, exhibited protective properties against dengue. This experimental pill was administered to healthy volunteers over a 26-day period, with another group receiving a placebo. On day five, all participants were subjected to an injection containing a type of dengue virus—a method referred to as a challenge trial.

By Joseph White and Abhijith Ganapavaram

Duryodhan in Hindu epics serve as stark examples, embodying the demonic dimensions of an inflated self. The Crucifixion of Christ stands as a poignant symbol, depicting the crucifixion of human ego. By sacrificing the ego, we embrace unity with all beings, and break free from the fetters of self, thus attaining liberation. In 'Kshetra-Kshetragya Vibhag Yog', of the Bhagwad Gita, Krishn establishes 'humility and the absence of ego' as the bedrock upon which spiritual evolution must be built.