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Travis Head on Monday backed Virat Kohli to «have his moments in the series» as the Indian superstar continued to dominate talks in the run-up to the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting here on Friday. Kohli's ordinary returns with the bat this year in Test cricket notwithstanding, the 36-year-old has been the cynosure of all eyes since the Indian team landed in Australia last week. Head threw his support behind the Indian batting mainstay, who managed a mere 93 runs across three Tests against New Zealand at a forgettable average of 15.50 in his last assignment at home just before the tour of Australia. «No doubt, we will go through all their players, cannot wait to start well against them. Virat's going to have his moments in this series, hopefully not too many of them,» Head told the media at the Optus Stadium after Australia's training session.

As per the estimate by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), production at over 3.4 million micro, small and medium enterprises in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi, employing about 7 million workers have taken a hit due to the smog. «In view of the same, the enforcement of Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region (NCR) has affected the transportation, halting all construction and demolition activities in the area, impacting the industrial activities, leading to rise in costs of production and delay in supply chains,» Hemant Jain, president, PHDCCI told ET.

Donald Trump's transition team have told advisers they plan to make a federal framework for fully self-driving vehicles one of the Transportation Department's priorities, according to people familiar with the matter. If new rules enable cars without human controls, it will directly benefit Elon Musk, the Tesla chief executive officer and Trump mega-donor who's become a powerful fixture in the president-elect's inner circle. He's bet the future of the EV maker on self-driving technology and artificial intelligence. Tesla's stock rose more than 7% shortly after the market open Monday, extending their 28% advance since election day. Shares of Uber and Lyft, who could face competition from Musk's long-planned robotaxi network, each fell more than 6% in intraday trading.

Air Quality Management (CAQM) for 'delays' in enforcing GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) measures, and ruled that Stage 4 restrictions will remain in place until further orders. It reminded stakeholders that it is the constitutional obligation of the executive to ensure that citizens live in a pollution-free environment.

second-generation AirTag is anticipated to feature an enhanced wireless chip, improving connectivity and making the device faster and more precise when paired with Apple products. According to the report, its range is also expected to increase, enhancing greater reliability in locating items.In terms of privacy and security, this new device will likely overcome the issues in the first generation of the AirTag.

As the city's air quality is in the «severe plus» category, doctors have warned of health risks for all.

«We want to know what action government has taken. You will not go below stage 3 without our permission now even if it even if AQI goes below 450 stage four will continue, that's the order we propose to pass. We will hear at the end of the board,» reported Livelaw quoting J Oka to Delhi Counsel. Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season.

Indigo Airlines issued a travel advisory for passengers owing to fog conditions in the national capital on Sunday. In a post on X, the airlines recommended passengers to allow extra travel time and check flight status before starting their journey. «Fog is currently affecting visibility in Delhi, which may result in slow-moving traffic and delays in flight schedules. We recommend allowing extra travel time and checking flight status before starting your journey. Safe travels!» the post mentioned.

Picketing is continuing outside a hotel-casino near the Las Vegas Strip with no talks scheduled between management and union members

Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in Delhi-NCR carries out the Stage-lV ('Severe+' Air Quality) actions of the updated Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in addition to the Stage-I, II, and III actions that are already in effect. The national capital's air quality index (AQI) was 441 (Severe) around 4 p.m. on Sunday, according to CAQM. The AQI recorded 447, 452, and 457 at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. on Sunday, respectively, indicating that it has been steadily rising further and has now reached the Severe+ category. Under GRAP Stage 4, a set of stringent measures will be enforced to curb pollution levels:

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Macrotech Developers Ltd, which operates under the Lodha brand name, plans to build and scale its digital infrastructure business on its own, after recently buying out existing investors' stakes, said a top company executive. In the last two months, the Mumbai-based developer purchased the entire stake held by private equity firm Bain Capital in three of the company's digital infrastructure subsidiaries -- Bellissimo Digital Infrastructure Development Management Pvt.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: With Delhi’s air quality in the ‘severe’ category in several parts, the Union government plans add 15-20 more air quality monitoring (AQM) stations in the National Capital Region (NCR), in addition to the existing 40, two officials said. Installation of more AQMs will help the government determine the sources, identify areas and come up with solutions to mitigate NCR pollution.

Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in the «severe» category. The minimum temperature was 15.9°C, which is 1.8°C above the seasonal average, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). At 9 am, the AQI reached 429, according to the 'Sameer App', which provides hourly updates from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Saturday, the 24-hour average AQI had been 417 at 4 pm. AQI readings are categorised as follows: 0-50 (good), 51-100 (satisfactory), 101-200 (moderate), 201-300 (poor), 301-400 (very poor), and 401-500 (severe).

Jiribam since Monday following a gunfight between militants and security forces that led to the deaths of 10 insurgents. The bodies of the two women and a child were recovered from Barak River in Jiribam on Saturday, while three other bodies, including those of a woman and two children, were found on Friday night. Piles of debris remained on the roads of state capital Imphal on Sunday morning, a day after protestors staged violent protests over the deaths, attacking the residences of three state ministers and six MLAs.

After two days of meetings in Lima that rarely ventured beyond platitudes in discussing the strategies of the region’s major economies, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum wraps up with a spirit of detente that many fear the annual summit may n...

Jennifer Lopez made a dazzling return to the stage at Elie Saab's 45th anniversary runway show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during the month of November in spite of having canceled her This Is Me...Now Tour, reported Marie Claire. The performance eventually featured Jennifer Lopez emerging from the rafters on a levitating platform while being adorned in a stunning bodysuit and fringed cape designed by Saab. According to Marie Claire, the set of Jennifer Lopez included hits like ‘I Will Survive’, ‘On the Floor’ and ‘Let's Get Loud’ while she totally captivated the audience alongside other stars such as Celine Dion, Halle Berry and Camila Cabello. Also Read: When and why is Amazon shutting down Freevee?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. WASHINGTON—In naming a set of unconventional nominees to run federal departments, Donald Trump this week also took steps to push for a broader goal: realigning the balance of power among Washington’s major institutions so that more authority flows from the White House.

Among the campaign expenses by Kamala Harris, there were two payments of $500,000 each to Harpo Productions, that was done on October 15, 2024, according to the Federal Election Commission filings. Winfrey is the chairwoman and CEO of that very company, according to the DailyMail UK. Therefore, it became quite clear that Winfrey had appeared on events in presence of Kamala Harris in exchange for money, and not just out of love and endorsement of the Democrat candidate. For Winfrey, it apparently was all business, and Harris also used up her war-chest to mislead the US voters, according to reports. However, these actions by Harris are the ones that landed her in millions of dollars in debt, something that has been take note of by US donors, who generously provided for the Democrat campaign, but it did not suffice due to overspending, and not staying within the campaign budget. This has led to the campaign staffers not receiving due money, which has taken the Harris team on the verge of bankruptcy, say reports.

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb

In anticipation of a correction, Axis Balanced Advantage Fund has brought down the net equity exposure from over 70% in January 2024 to around 53% in October. «Our proprietary model recommended reducing equity allocation over the past 4-5 months, particularly following the market run-up around the Lok Sabha election. This decision was driven by key variables such as high valuations and a moderation in high-frequency indicators,» says Jayesh Sundar,Equity: Fund Manager,Axis Mutual Fund.

Indian audit standards with global norms is a «major reform towards corporate governance and making India a developed country» by 2047, National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) chairman Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey told ET, while allaying fears it would lead to audit work concentration or disruptions. Pandey added that 39 of the 40 new audit rules proposed by the NFRA board this week will be applicable to all companies without any special dispensation. The revised standard on auditing (SA) 600, which proposes to make the principal auditor responsible for the entire corporate group's financial statements, would apply only to listed companies, banks and insurers, barring the state-run ones, he said. «We can't afford to have any standards that will be at variance with the global ones and which don't inspire trust and confidence of investors, both global and Indian,» Pandey said. «A developed India can't afford to have inferior audit standards. The upgrade will help detect any deviation or irregularity (in the financial performance of companies) at a very early stage, thereby protecting the interests of shareholders.»