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elections, according to the Kovind panel's report. The report accepted by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday has recommended simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days. Among the former chief justices of high courts, nine supported simultaneous elections, highlighting their potential benefits while three raised concerns or objections.

Hezbollah exploded almost simultaneously in Lebanon and Syria Tuesday, killing at least 12 people — including two children — and wounding thousands more. A U.S. official said Israel briefed the U.S. on the operation — in which small amounts of explosive hidden in the pagers were detonated — on Tuesday after it was concluded. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the information publicly. The Iran-backed militant group blamed Israel for the deadly explosions, which targeted an extraordinary breadth of people and showed signs of being a long-planned operation. Details on how the attack was executed are largely uncertain and investigators have not immediately said how the pagers were detonated. The Israeli military has declined to comment.

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a reply from the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and others in a matter regarding the use of cancer-causing chemicals in cars. The tribunal was hearing a matter where it had taken suo motu (on its own) cognisance of a media report regarding the use of two flame retardant chemicals inside cars — - TDCIPP and TCEP — - which were carcinogenic. In an order passed last week, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava noted the reply of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) that it did not have the facilities to test whether these substances were carcinogenic. The bench, also comprising judicial member Justice Sudhir Agarwal and expert member A Senthil Vel, said the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) had filed a report dated September 10 where it did not take a «definite stand» on whether these chemicals were carcinogenic.

Matthew McConaughey, who starred in Mud and Magic Mike, are shocked by his recent public appearances and say his appearance has changed. The fans took to social media to criticize the 54-year-old actor, saying he appeared different when he and his 41-year-old wife Camila Alves attended a gala dinner last week. Some people conjectured that his eyes have changed color and that his nose is a different shape. Some have even gone so far as to claim that it is a double and does not resemble him. However, a plastic surgeon claims that the actor, who was born in Texas, is just thin because of weight loss. A TikTok video from the gala dinner was shared by social media user @Scuba_duba_, who claimed that he appeared different. Commentators pointed to his eyes, implying that they had been blue before and were now brown. Commenters on another TikTok video by @1mothastucka noted that he appeared to have lost weight or taken the Ozempic slimming jab. Others said that his nose looked different. On the social media platform X, it was mentioned on social media by @MerrittKelly1, who said that he looked very thin and rather angry. As if he lost a lot of weight for a role in a movie. Aesthetic doctors, however, have a more sensible explanation for his altered appearance than the actor being a double.

Pernod Ricard, which owns popular brands such as Absolute, Chivas Regal, and Glenlivet, said its India MD Jean Touboul on Wednesday. The India market, which reported a 6.1 per cent growth in net sales in FY24, has become a «growth engine» for Pernod Ricard, he said. The French company also owns the IMFL portfolio of Royal Stag, Blenders Pride and Imperial Blue. Besides, India has become the second largest market for Scotch whiskey Glenlivet and Irish whiskey Jameson as the Indian whiskey market is witnessing premiumisation, Touboul told PTI in an interaction. The company is also increasing exports from India by taking its Seagram's portfolio of Royal Stag, Blenders Pride and Imperial Blue to around 70 markets from the present 40 countries, targeting the Indian diaspora.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Lithium may be called “white gold," but investing in the metal has hardly been a golden ticket lately. Lithium, which is used to make batteries for both gadgets and electric vehicles, has been on a roller-coaster ride in recent years.

A Taiwanese company says that a firm based in Hungary was responsible for manufacturing the pagers that exploded in Lebanon and Syria in an apparent Israeli operation targeting Hezbollah’s communications network

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Chang'e-6 mission recently brought back lunar samples from the far side of the moon, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration. According to a study published by Chinese scientists, these samples show «distinct characteristics» compared to previously collected lunar samples. The research, conducted by the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Lunar Exploration and Space Engineering Centre, and the Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering, revealed important differences. The Chang'e-6 soil samples have a lower density, indicating a more porous and loosely structured composition than earlier samples. The study notes that the plagioclase content in the Chang'e-6 samples is significantly higher, while their olivine content is notably lower than the Chang'e-5 samples. Chang'e-5 too brought samples from the far side of the moon. The lithic fragment samples primarily consist of basalt, breccia, agglutinate, glasses, and leucocrate.

AdGroup on Wednesday refuted the media report by a the Kenya's newspaper which claimed that the group's proposal for the Kenya Airport Authority was cleared in 17 days. The newspaper has tweeted on the social media site 'X' that «Indian firm Adani Group says its proposal for the Kenya Airports Authority was cleared in 17 days; KAA management now faces scrutiny over the swift approval process.» The post is now been deleted. The conglomerate stated in the statement that Adani Group has neither issued any such statement nor engaged with the media in this regard.

The initial public offering (IPO) frenzy is pushing more investors to test their luck, but despite the enthusiasm, most applicants seem to miss out amid heavy oversubscription, and the process remains largely a game of chance.

What's 'One Nation, One Election' The concept revolves around conducting simultaneous elections for both Lok Sabha and State Assemblies throughout the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been a long-time advocate of this idea. Currently, elections for state assemblies and the Lok Sabha take place independently, either upon the completion of a five-year term for the existing government or in the case of dissolution due to various reasons.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. With Bharti Airtel folding up its Wynk Music app, the audio industry in India is on the brink of major disruption with the market having reached a stage of maturity where it’s turning away from the free model, experts said.

Coal India is scouting for critical minerals in Argentina and is in talks with officials in Chile for lithium, India's federal mines secretary V. L. Kantha Rao said on Wednesday. India has been exploring ways to secure supplies of lithium, a critical raw material used to make electric vehicle batteries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government last year listed 30 minerals, including lithium, nickel, titanium, vanadium and tungsten, as critical to drive the adoption of clean energy.

Redseer Strategy Consultants reveals that the B2B kirana market, which has long relied on fragmented, traditional trade-distribution models, is embracing digital innovation through eB2B (ecommerce-led Business to Business) platforms, fueling rapid growth and operational efficiency in the sector. The report, titled ‘B2B e-commerce Opportunity in India’, outlines how the rise of digital solutions is reshaping the market, which has historically faced challenges. Kirana stores, especially in remote and rural regions, are increasingly turning to eB2B platforms for better procurement management, access to formal credit, and superior customer service. The study also highlights how udaan, India’s leading eB2B platform, has solidified its position as the preferred partner for kirana stores in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, significantly outpacing other competitors in the market. The findings highlight udaan’s remarkable growth, capturing a significant market share and continuing to expand and strengthen its position, while other eB2B players have been in decline.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When we talk about the largest and most influential companies in India, we often refer to Maharatna companies. These leading enterprises, closely associated with the national government, are considered the crown jewels of India's business world.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Biden administration hasn’t been good for the trans-Atlantic alliance. This might seem a surprising claim, given that Joe Biden’s team and Kamala Harris’s campaign have touted improved U.S.-European ties as their greatest foreign-policy achievement.

Ambuja Cements Ltd. slipped 0.12 per cent to Rs 622.0 in Wednesday's trade as of 11:25AM (IST). The stock hit a high price of Rs 625.8 and low of Rs 621.6 during the session.