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Women's march protesters gathered in Washington DC to rally for Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of upcoming presidential polls. Hundreds marched from Freedom Plaza towards the White House in Washington and across the country in support of Harris. While speaking with ANI, supporters shared their reasons for backing Harris, citing her commitment to women's rights, human rights, and democracy.

Nationalist Congress Party has cast its shadow on the famed Diwali celebrations of the Pawars, with different events being organised for the first time by Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in Pune district. In a post on X, Ajit Pawar said he will be organising his Diwali Padva celebration at Katewadi, his native village in Baramati, at 6:30pm on Saturday, where he will be meeting residents and NCP functionaries. The celebrations of NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar will continue to centre around his Govindbaug residence, where members of the household, party functionaries and friends of the opposition stalwart have been gathering for years during Diwali.

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, on Friday extended Diwali wishes amid tensions with India. «Today, we join millions of people in Canada and around the world to celebrate Diwali,» his statement read. “Diwali in Canada would not be possible without our incredible Indo-Canadian community," it further said. While lauding the Indo-Canadians, the PM said that they represent the best of Canada – as artists and entrepreneurs, as doctors and teachers, as leaders in business, community, and culture. «On Diwali, we celebrate them and the light they carry across Canada’s communities,» he further added. Explaining the significance of the auspicious occasion, Trudeau's statement read, «Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil, of knowledge over ignorance. On this day, families will gather to pray at mandirs, exchange gifts, and take part in festivities across the country. Homes will be lit with candles and diyas. Fireworks will embrace the sky. This is a holiday of hope, and the bright lights of Diwali encourage us all to defeat darkness and find purpose.»

Kunal Kamra’s criticism of Ola Electric’s customer service has turned into an ongoing and highly publicized exchange with Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, bringing significant attention to the company’s handling of after-sales support. Kamra’s complaints, initially shared on social media, pointed to the company’s high volume of unresolved service issues, reportedly reaching 80,000 complaints monthly. As Kamra continues to press for transparency, he has repeatedly taken aim at Aggarwal for allegedly ignoring Ola customers’ concerns.

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, Bibek Debroy, passed away on Friday, aged 69. Debroy, a Padma Shri awardee, has held several key offices including Chairman of the Finance Ministry's 'Expert Committee for Infrastructure Classification and Financing Framework for Amrit Kaal' and a member of government think tank, NITI Aayog. But he gathered all the attention and made headlines when he proposed taxing agriculture income above a certain threshold to expand the tax base, alarming a large population in India, even the government.

Govardhan Puja marks a joyous occasion honoring Lord Krishna’s love and protection for his devotees. It’s a time for families to gather, worship, and express gratitude.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. With the festival season in full swing, it is essential to ensure that we balance our celebrations with the comfort and well-being of our pets. Festivals are filled with fireworks, sweets and gatherings of family and friends, but as much as we look forward to them, such occasions can be a source of intense stress for pets.

Laxmi Puja. It is believed that during this time, Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, emerged from the milky ocean when gods and demons were churning it. To seek her blessings, people perform various rituals to honor the Goddess. The ritual is dedicated to Goddess Laxmi, who symbolizes wealth, success, and good fortune. It is believed that performing this puja brings prosperity and luck for the coming year.

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Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman, is set to return for its second season on Paramount+, following a record-breaking premiere in 2023. The new season, highly anticipated by fans, began streaming on Sunday, October 27, 2024, with episodes expected to maintain the momentum of its predecessor.

India with rapt attention and seriousness, and everyone is looking at the country with new hope and discussing the vast possibilities it presents in different fields. Addressing a gathering at Lathi in Amreli district of Gujarat after launching development projects worth Rs 4,800 crore, he said countries that participated in the recent BRICS summit (held in the Russian city of Kazan) expressed their eagerness to join hands with India and become partners in its development journey. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, during his visit to New Delhi last week, announced that his country will issue visas to 90,000 Indians every year, and it is now up to the country's youth to prepare themselves as per their requirements, said Modi.

Meta’s Build with AI summit in Bengaluru, Nilekani stressed that India's AI trajectory should be less about competing in LLM development and more about building an infrastructure to gather and utilise data, driving meaningful innovation across various sectors, highlighted the publication."Our aim is not to build yet another LLM," Nilekani remarked, referencing the significant investments by Silicon Valley giants in creating vast language models. “Let the big players handle that.

Also read: Amazon Great Indian Festival ends soon! Get Dhanteras essentials with over 80% off on diyas, idols, and moreThis festive season, Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale showcases two-wheelers, all categorised under the Shubh Mahurat section. Choose from efficient petrol bikes and eco-friendly electric scooters, both available at competitive prices.

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Tommy Robinson, a prominent figure in the UK's far-right movement, is at the center of escalating tensions in London following his recent arrest for contempt of court. Over the weekend, thousands gathered to support Robinson, demanding his release during a rally called “Unite the Kingdom.” This event underscores Robinson's influence within Britain's far-right circles, particularly concerning immigration and nationalism. Robinson, born Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is the founder of the English Defence League (EDL), a nationalist and anti-Islamist group known for its confrontational stance. The protests attracted many participants who carried British and English flags and displayed signs with slogans like “Make America Great Again,” a phrase popularized by former US President Donald Trump. Trump, who is currently seeking another term in the US elections, is noted for his strong anti-immigration policies. The march was not without opposition; a counter-demonstration led by Stand Up to Racism was held nearby, where supporters advocated for welcoming refugees and denounced Robinson’s influence. This juxtaposition of rallies highlighted the deep divisions within British society. The protests included a separate demonstration by families mourning loved ones lost in police custody, who stood in solidarity with anti-racism campaigners by holding signs denouncing hatred and fascism.

Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating an attack on him during a foot march in Vikaspuri, Delhi. Kejriwal claimed 'BJP goons' assaulted him during the event. He questioned whether the BJP intended to «kill him» and challenged them to contest elections against him. Kejriwal addressed a gathering in Delhi, saying, «Do you want to kill me? If you have the courage, contest elections against me.» He stressed that he has no desire for power and is more concerned about the development work in Delhi. Accompanying Kejriwal, AAP MP Sanjay Singh stated that Delhi's citizens would «take revenge for this insult» in the upcoming elections, accusing BJP of being nervous about their electoral prospects in Delhi.

Vikash Yadav in a case of alleged kidnapping, extortion and attempt to murder filed by a Delhi businessman is likely to commence soon. Yadav is also wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation that has accused him of plotting an unsuccessful attempt to murder Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. People in the know of the Delhi case said proceedings under Section 207 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which mandates supplying to the accused a copy of certain documents relied upon by the prosecution, were nearing completion.