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Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said he has no objection to any senior leader of the INDIA bloc, including TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, leading the coalition, but stressed that the decision must be reached through consensus. Yadav, who is the leader of the opposition in Bihar assembly, told reporters at the city airport, «INDIA bloc hasn't thought on this matter and there has to be a discussion involving all stakeholders.» «We have no issue with Mamata Banerjee leading the bloc, but keeping in mind there are so many senior politicians in the the anti-BJP coalition, there's a need to sit together and take a collective decision on choosing a leader,» he said.

While the larger crossword demands more time and focus, the Mini Crossword offers a swift and enjoyable challenge, perfect for puzzle enthusiasts looking to squeeze in some mental exercise during a busy day. The Sunday edition of the Mini Crossword, much like its full-size version, is typically lighter in difficulty compared to the notoriously tough Saturday puzzle, as mentioned in the report by Forbes.

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city was recorded at 302 at 4 pm on Sunday, marking a deterioration compared to Saturday's reading of 233 (poor' category). Of the 38 air quality monitoring stations in the city, 23 reported air quality in the 'very poor' category on Sunday, compared to only two on Saturday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: A surprisingly warm November led to a slow start to winter apparel sales, but a steady dip in temperature recently has boosted demand, bringing relief to retailers. Unpredictable weather patterns continue to pose challenges for inventory management, as retailers in North India now face shorter, but more intense winter seasons.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Raise your hand if you’ve been victimized by bad weather in the last year or so. Was your travel disrupted? Did your home get unbearably hot? Have you been impacted by flooding? When I asked these questions at a panel event recently, only a lucky few in the audience kept their hands down.

China's Ant Group, Cyril Han, will take over from Eric Jing as chief executive from March 1, showed an internal memo seen by Reuters which was confirmed by a spokesperson. Han will continue to report to Jing who will remain as chairman, the memo showed. Han became president in March during the fintech's biggest organisational change since it was fined $984 million in July 2023 for violations in areas such as corporate governance.

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) unearthed a loss of excise revenue amounting to Rs 75.07 crore due to manipulation of manually maintained sales registers by retail shops of alcoholic beverages in Odisha during the COVID-19 pandemic. In its report, which was placed in the assembly on Saturday, the CAG said that the Odisha Excise Department in May 2020 imposed the Special COVID Fee (SCF), at the rate of 50 per cent of the maximum retail price, on all foreign made foreign liquor, Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), beer, wine and ready to drink beverages, sold in the state. SCF was imposed in view of the expected loss of excise revenue, on account of the two months' shutdown, as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

fiscal deficit target of 4.9 per cent of GDP for 2024-25 and 4.5 per cent for 2025-26, cautioning that «overly aggressive targets» beyond these could adversely affect India's economic growth. «India has been growing rapidly amidst a slowing global economy. Prudent fiscal management for macroeconomic stability has been pivotal to this growth,» said Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, elaborating on suggestions for the forthcoming Union Budget. CII also highlighted the announcement in the Union Budget 2024-25 to keep the fiscal deficit at levels that help reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio. In preparation for this, the forthcoming budget could lay out a glide path to bring the central government's debt to below 50 per cent of GDP in the medium term (by 2030-31), and below 40 per cent of GDP in the long term, CII has suggested.

Europe's economy has enough difficulties, from tepid growth to trade tensions with the U.S. Dealing with those woes is only getting harder due to the political chaos in the two biggest European countries, France and Germany

Kate Middleton is at loggerheads with her husband, Prince William. The Princes of Wales are reportedly desirous of mending the rift between the Royal Family and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. RadarOnline.com reports that royal correspondent Katie Nicholl believes Princess Kate has the potential to serve as a «role model» and peacemaker for the strained relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry. During an interview with royal journalist Bronte Coy, Nicholl discussed Kate’s “vulnerable” nature and her capacity to help “heal” the royal family. «Kate has faced hurtful accusations from Harry, including mentions of her children, which has deeply upset her,» Nicholl explained. «Prince William, meanwhile, remains extremely angry and betrayed by his brother’s actions.» Despite William’s frustrations, Nicholl suggests that Princess Kate might be open to reconciliation in the future.

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Guyana is revisiting a dark history nearly half a century after U.S. Rev. Jim Jones and more than 900 of his followers died in the rural interior of the South American country

solar power contract, which is at the centre of bribery allegations, has tariffs that are lower than competition and can find new buyers in case the pact is cancelled, according to analysts. US authorities have charged Adani Group Founder-Chairman Gautam Adani and others for being part of a scheme to offer USD 265 million bribe to Indian officials to gain a contract to supply 8 gigawatt of electricity generated from solar energy by Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL). The group has denied all charges. «If Adani promoters are found guilty, we believe the size of potential penalty is manageable given it is up to three times the value of the bribe,» Nomura said in a report. The brokerage said there are about 1.8 GW solar projects commissioned in Gujarat from February-March 2024, with tariff of Rs 2.42 per unit under the 25-year power purchase agreements (PPAs).

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Sunday that Assad may have fled Syria, citing sources that claim he departed via Damascus International Airport after a series of rapid and surprising territorial losses to advancing rebel forces. This information, however, has not been independently verified by international agencies, deepening the mystery surrounding Assad’s current location and the stability of his regime.

Pushpa 2’ continues demolishing box-office records and setting new benchmarks. As per a report by the box-office tracking portal Sacnilk.com, Allu Arjun’s gangster drama is inching towards Rs 400 crore within just four days of its theatrical release. The film has raked in Rs 398 crore (and counting!) so far. If breaking records wasn’t impressive enough, Pushpa 2: The Rise has set yet another milestone, becoming the fastest Indian film to cross a worldwide gross of Rs 500 crore. Reports indicate that the film’s estimated box office collection on its third day alone stands at Rs 115 crore. The highest earnings came from the Hindi version, which brought in Rs 73.5 crore, followed by the Telugu version at Rs 31.5 crore, and the Tamil version at Rs 7.5 crore. On its second day, the movie raked in Rs 93.8 crore, showcasing its immense popularity.

balloons near Taiwan between Saturday and Sunday, according to Taiwan's Defence Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own. China's military activities come amid speculation Beijing might organise military drills around the island in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's recent visit to Pacific allies, including US stops in Hawaii and Guam. China claims Taiwan, a self-ruled democracy of 23 million people, as its own territory, and bristles at other countries' formal exchanges with Taiwan. The United States, like most countries, doesn't recognize Taiwan as a country but is its main unofficial backer and sells it arms.

Catch LIVE updates of Syrian Crisis with MintSyria War Live: X account ‘War Monitor’ hailed ‘first day in the next era of the Levant’ after rpeorts of Assad fleeing and his decade long regime falling into the hands of rebels emerged. Syria War Live: Syrian rebels say it is prohibited to go near public institutions that will remain under the supervision of the ‘former PM’, reports War MonitorSyria War Live: People celebrate in joy as military informs that the Assad regime has felled.

Subhash Ghai, celebrated for iconic Hindi movies such as Ram Lakhan, Taal, and Saudagar, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. According to a report in The Indian Express, the 79-year-old was hospitalized on Wednesday after experiencing symptoms of weakness, difficulty breathing, and dizziness. Ghai is currently under vigilant medical care, the report added. A team of specialists, including cardiologist Dr. Nitin Gokhale, neurologist Dr. Vijay Chaudhary, and pulmonologist Dr. Jalil Parkar, is overseeing his treatment. The report further stated that a source revealed the director is “showing signs of improvement” and is expected to be moved from the ICU to a general ward soon. “The filmmaker is doing perfectly fine and was admitted only for a routine check-up,” clarified his spokesperson, as quoted in the report.

Kim Yong-hyun over his alleged role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law on Tuesday, Yonhap News Agency said. Yoon survived an impeachment vote in parliament on Saturday, prompted by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, but the leader of his own party said he will be effectively excluded from his duties before eventually stepping down. Ruling Party leader Han Dong-hoon plans to meet with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Sunday morning.

Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner. There are reports emerging that Lopez is planning on celebrating the holiday season with her and Affleck's children, leading to more question as to who the Batman star will ultimately spend Christmas with.

Baba Vanga is one of those mystic leaders, also known as the 'Nostradamus of the Balkans', who will be remembered for decades for some of her reportedly chilling predictions, including the 9/11 attacks. Baba Vanga is attributed with predicting a number of calamities on the planet, and now, her predictions for 2025 have been revealed, that has included some details about which zodiac signs can end up quite richer than the other this year.