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stand-up comedian Arjun Pratap Rana has drawn attention to what Indian managers can learn from the iconic Bollywood villain Mogambo, portrayed by Amrish Puri in the classic film Mr India. This humorous take has resonated widely, amassing over five million views on Instagram.

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren hit back saying neither the UCC nor the National Register of Citizens (NRC) would be allowed in the state. Soren emphasised that Jharkhand would adhere only to the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) and Santhal Pargana Tenancy (SPT) Acts to protect tribal culture, land, and rights. «Neither the UCC nor the NRC will be implemented here. Jharkhand will rely solely on the Chotanagpur Tenancy and Santhal Pargana Tenancy Acts. These people (the BJP) are spewing venom and do not care about tribals, natives, Dalits, or backward communities,» Soren said at a rally in Garhwa. Soren's reaction followed Shah's remarks while releasing the BJP's manifesto, in which he said, «Our government will introduce the UCC in Jharkhand, but tribals will be kept out of its ambit. Hemant Soren and the JMM government are making false propaganda that the UCC will impact tribal rights, culture, and relevant legislation, which is totally baseless.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru: It’s impossible to miss the 60-storeyed skyscraper in south Mumbai’s posh Tardeo locality. Named The Imperial, the iconic blue and white twin towers with conical tops were designed by noted architect Hafeez Contractor.

New Zealand on Sunday, Indian team captain Rohit Sharma admitted that he had not been at his best in leading the team. «This was an unfortunate series where we tried certain things that did not come off. I was not at my best as captain in leading the team as well as with the bat also,» said Sharma after the match. New Zealand completed an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India as the Black Caps dismissed the hosts for 121 on a tricky wicket to secure a 25-run victory on day three of the third and final test in Mumbai on Sunday.

Rishabh Pant on Sunday scored an unbeaten 53 as he saw India to 92-6 at lunch on Day 3 in their chase of 147 in Mumbai. The Test match is perfectly balanced, with India needing 55 more runs and New Zealand four wickets as the game to register a 3-0 clean sweep. Pant and fellow left-hander Washington Sundar, on six, were batting at the break.

Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma ended what was a disastrous home Test season ahead of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia away from home starting from November 22 onwards. In the third and final Test of the series against New Zealand, Virat and Rohit once again got out for low scores. During a run-chase of 147 runs, Rohit was dismissed for 11 runs by Matt Henry and caught by Glenn Phillips. On the other hand, Virat was dismissed for just one run in four balls on a delivery by Ajaz Patel. His woes against spinners continued as he handed an easy catch to Daryl Mitchell at slips. With these dismissals, Virat and Rohit have concluded extremely underwhelming home season consisting of series against Bangladesh and Kiwis. It does not serve as a good sign for the team ahead of the high-profile BGT series. Only a massive win in the series would help India secure their third-successive ICC World Test Championship final appearance at Lord's next year.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian economy's performance improved in September compared to the previous month. However, there were still some signs of weakness compared to six months ago, showed the 16-high frequency indicators tracked by Mint in its monthly macro tracker.

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Indian Army has commenced full-scale patrolling in Demchok, eastern Ladakh, and will soon begin in Depsang Plains. This follows after initial patrols confirmed that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China dismantled its temporary structures and withdrew troops to pre-April 2020 positions. This action adheres to the October 21 agreement on "patrolling arrangements," concluding disengagement at two of the seven face-off sites that emerged from Chinese incursions in April-May 2020. Patrolling is done with prior notification to the PLA to avoid clashes. “Our patrols now have full unrestricted access to the five patrolling points (PPs) in Depsang and two in Demchok, which was earlier blocked by Chinese soldiers. The PLA, too, has begun its own patrols with prior information to us to prevent the possibility of any clash,” said a defence source in a TOI report.

Toronto-Dominion Bank‘s ability to expand its retail banking business in the United States has been restricted, leaving investors wondering whether it will do the obvious and focus on growing its personal and commercial banking segment in Canada or its wealth and insurance business in the U.S., but analysts say any potential moves would be “easier said than done.”

In an assessment published on Friday (1 November), the ratings agency said the Budget unveiled earlier this week will lead to an increase in government spending by around £70bn annually over the next five years. Almost half of the expanded spending will come from borrowing, Moody's stated, which will reach around £28bn a year over the next five years, or 1% of UK's GDP, making fiscal loosening rules «the most aggressive» pursued since the onset of the Covid pandemic. «The decisions taken in the Budget mean that public sector net borrowing will be higher in each year of the forecast an...

Narendra Modi's recent attack, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said lies, deceit, fakery, loot and publicity are the five adjectives that best describe the BJP government, adding that the 100-day plan was a cheap PR stunt. «Lies, Deceit, Fakery, Loot & Publicity are the 5 adjectives which best describe your Govt! Your drumbeating regarding a 100-day plan was a cheap PR stunt! On May 16, 2024 you had also claimed that you took inputs from more than 20 lakh people for the road map for 2047. RTI filed in PMO declined to put forth details, exposing your LIES!» said Kharge. «The 'B' in BJP stands for Betrayal, while the 'J' stands for JUMLA! Setting the record straight. Promise of 2 Crore Jobs per year? Why is India's Unemployment Rate at a 45-year high? Why are stampedes witnessed wherever there are vacancies for a handful of jobs? Who is responsible for 70 paper leaks in 7 years? Who snatched 5 Lakh Govt jobs by selling stake in PSUs? Bahut Hui Mehangai Ki Maar? Why have the household savings plunged to a 50-year low? Why has the cost of a common thali increased by 52% in just last year?» questioned Kharge.

Elon Musk has emerged as a major supporter of Donald Trump's campaign to return to the White House. Here are five ways Musk is influencing the election against Kamala Harris: 1. Financial Support Musk established the America political action committee (Super PAC) in July, primarily aiming to support Trump and the «Make America Great Again» (MAGA) movement. This Super PAC has received around $75 million from Musk in the past three months. It focuses on boosting Republican voter turnout in seven key swing states. The PAC's initiatives, like offering cash incentives for petition sign-ups, have generated legal debates. Philadelphia's chief prosecutor has filed a lawsuit challenging a daily $1 million lottery prize for petition signatories as an «illegal lottery scheme.»

JPMorgan Chase will pay $151 million to settle five U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement cases, including accusations that the largest U.S. bank made misleading disclosures to brokerage customers, the regulator said on Thursday. The settlements include $61 million of civil fines and $90 million of reimbursements to customers. JPMorgan did not admit or deny wrongdoing in agreeing to the settlements. «JPMorgan's conduct across multiple business lines violated various laws designed to protect investors from the risks of self-dealing and conflicts of interest,» Sanjay Wadhwa, acting director of the SEC enforcement division, said in a statement.

Former Bank of America Vice Chair Keith Banks on the state of inflation, the earnings period and the September PCE release on ‘Mornings with Maria.’

Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution

Kerala government on Thursday announced the 2024 Kerala Awards, the highest civilian awards instituted by the state government on the model of the Padma Awards, whose eight recipients include eminent writer M K Sanoo, ISRO chairman S Somanath and cricketer Sanju Samson. Established in 2021, the awards are categorised into three groups — Kerala Jyothi, Kerala Prabha, and Kerala Shree — and announced every year in the wake of 'Keralappiravi', the state's formation day that falls on November 1. Sanoo will receive the Kerala Jyothi for his contributions to literature, while Somanath and Bhuvaneshwari will be honored with the Kerala Prabha for their accomplishments in the fields of Science and Engineering and Agriculture, respectively, according to a state government release. The Kerala Sree, awarded to five individuals, will go to Kalamandalam Vimala Menon (Art), Dr. T K Jayakumar (Health), Narayana Bhattathiri (Calligraphy), Sanju Samson (Sports), and Shaija Baby (Social Service, Asha Worker) and V K Mathews (Industry-Commerce), according to the release.

The UK 10-year gilt yield increased by over 0.1 percentage points to 4.45% around 9:30 am before easing to 4.41% at the time of writing, while the two-year yield rose 0.18 percentage points to 4.42%, according to MarketWatch data. These moves followed a volatile Wednesday (30 October), as an early bond rally reversed once markets grasped the scale of Labour's borrowing plans in the party's first Budget in 14 years. The Office for Budget Responsibility said the net effect of Budget policies is to increase borrowing by £19.6bn this year and by an average of £32.3bn over the next five ye...

U.K. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has conceded that wages may rise by less than previously thought as a direct result of her budget decision to increase a tax that businesses pay for their employees

Chinese online retailer Temu is facing a European Union investigation over suspicions it’s failing to prevent the sale of illegal products