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security arrangements are being put in place for the PM's visit during which he will also address two public gatherings. Dilip Patel, president of the BJP's Kashi region, said, «According to the tentative schedule, PM Modi will arrive at Babatpur Airport around 12:30 PM on October 20. From there, he will head to Shankara Nethralaya on Ring Road to inaugurate the hospital. He will inspect the facility and address around 1,000 attendees invited by the hospital trust.» Following this, the PM will travel by road to the Sampurnanand Sports Stadium in Sigra, where he will inaugurate a sports complex. He is expected to launch and lay the foundation for several other projects during his visit. The PM will depart for Delhi around 6 PM after the events.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. McKinsey is overhauling its China business after cutting back on government-linked clients and reducing the unit’s workforce by nearly 500 people, about a third of the total. To reduce security risks associated with doing business in China, the U.S.-based consulting firm has been separating its China operations from other global operations, people familiar with the matter said—a practice increasingly popular among multinational companies.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As Beijing dispatched its military Monday in a show of force that encircled Taiwan, China’s coast guard posted a map showing its ships ringing the island in a heart-shaped formation, describing it as “an act of love." To Taiwan, the social-media message was just one piece of China’s multifaceted campaign to intimidate, isolate and influence the people and leaders of the island democracy to give up their commitment to self-rule. Alongside its most high-profile tactic—sending a message of military dominance—China is employing what Taiwan says is an expanding army of hackers, diplomats, prosecutors and celebrities in its effort to persuade Taiwan to submit to Beijing.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : The Indian stock market has enjoyed an impressive rally in 2024, with benchmark indices such as the Nifty50 surging over 20% at its highs. Currently, the index sits at around 25,000, reflecting a gain of roughly 15%.

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Vistara flight bound for Mumbai made an emergency landing on Wednesday due to a bomb threat. The airplane, which had 147 people on board, was traveling from Frankfurt, Germany. PTI sources reported that the Boeing 787 landed safely at 7:45 am and was immediately directed to an isolation bay for security checks. The aircraft had 134 passengers and 13 crew members. It had departed from Frankfurt on Tuesday at 8:20 pm, local time.

Fashion tech company ANNY announced that it has closed its seed funding round, led by FAAD Capital. The brand was founded in 2023 by Japjot Singh (Founder and CEO), Aveen Kaur (Co-Founder and COO), and Rahul Tanwar (Co-Founder and CTO). The company says that the seed funding will accelerate ANNY’s expansion, enabling investments in AI-driven technology for real-time trend adaptation, supply chain advancements, and top-tier talent acquisition. “With FAAD’s support, ANNY is poised to become the go-to fashion brand for women, offering stylish, accessible options for every occasion,” said Japjot Singh, Founder and CEO of ANNY, in a statement. “We’re excited to soon launch our mobile app and open our first physical store in early 2025, enhancing accessibility and convenience for our customers.”

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Nayab Singh Saini swearing-in ceremony Live Updates: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Nayab Singh Saini will be sworn in as the chief minister of Haryana today, October 17. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP top leadership will attend the oath-taking ceremony scheduled to begin at 11 am.Saini, 54 staked claim to form the next government after he was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party on Wednesday.BJP secured a historic third term in Haryana, winning 48 seats in the 90-member assembly.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. At least 13 hoax bomb threats have been received by Indian airlines in the past 48 hours alone. Some flights had to be diverted, like one of Air India from New Delhi to Chicago that was forced to land in a small Canadian town.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: The stock of BSE Ltd has surged this month on market expectation that it will benefit from a regulatory move to curb options trading, but the exchange’s low options premium turnover could dampen the party. BSE’s stock rose 17% through October to touch ₹4,521.85 apiece on Wednesday, compared to a fall of 1.3% for the Nifty Midcap 150 index, of which BSE Ltd is a constituent.

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bomb threats, the Centre asserted that agencies are actively pursuing the cases even as the Mumbai Police apprehended a juvenile from Chhattisgarh for three such hoax calls. Meanwhile, to ensure the safety of passengers, the government is likely to increase the number of sky marshals on international flights. The government on Wednesday informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport that it is considering deploying a greater number of the elite National Security Guards (NSG) personnel on international flights. Civil aviation secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam also told the committee that investigators have gathered some information on the recent threats and are taking action. Separately, civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said he is monitoring the situation closely. A senior official of the Central Industrial Security Forces, the paramilitary force that handles airport security, said state police have been asked to arrest and take strong action against people making such threats. At least 19 Indian flights received hoax bomb threats in the past three days, leading to long delays and diversions. On Tuesday, Singapore's air force sent two fighter jets to escort an Air India Express plane away from populated areas after the airline received an email that there was a bomb on the aircraft.

RTX Corporation, the defense contractor formerly known as Raytheon, has agreed to pay the U.S. government $252 million to resolve criminal charges alleging it paid bribes to secure contracts with Qatar

Bengaluru: Primus Senior Living has secured $20 million in seed funds from investors led by General Catalyst, said Adarsh Narahari, its founder and managing director. The funding round also saw participation from Nikhil Kamath and Gruhas, the investment firm co-founded by Kamath and Abhijeet Pai. «At Primus, we envision a future where ageing is not seen as a burden but as a cherished phase of life. Our goal is to create a vibrant, inclusive ecosystem where seniors are not only cared for but celebrated-surrounded by love, connection, and purpose,» said Narahari.

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bomb threats on Wednesday taking the number of flights impacted to 19 in three days, with the Union government asserting that the law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing all cases and the Mumbai Police arresting a minor for issuing threats to three flights. Some flights were delayed, diverted and returned mid-way in the wake of bomb threats received through social media, sending security agencies into a tizzy. The Delhi Police has registered an FIR in connection with bomb threats to several flights in the last two days and has launched a probe. Bomb threats were received by at least three IndiGo flights, two SpiceJet flights and an Akasa Air flight on Wednesday. IndiGo's Riyadh-Mumbai flight was diverted to Muscat due to the threat. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday said law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing all cases of bomb threats against airlines and the government is closely monitoring the situation.

Amnesty International announced on Wednesday that Pakistan is set for its second review by the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva on October 17 and 18, emphasizing that "human rights violations and abuses are still widespread." This review falls under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which Pakistan is a signatory, according to the rights organization's statement. The organization highlighted several concerning issues reported in the past month, including two extrajudicial killings of blasphemy suspects by police, crackdowns on protests, the enactment of the restrictive Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024, arbitrary detention and mass arrests of opposition workers and leaders, a ban on the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), and harassment of human rights defenders like Mahrang Baloch.