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JSW Steel on Tuesday said it has been declared as the preferred bidder for Codli Mineral Block XII at Dharbandora in Goa. The company has received a communication from the Office of the Director, Directorate of Mines & Geology, Government of Goa, JSW Steel said in an exchange filing. «The company is declared as 'Preferred Bidder' with highest final offer price at 92.60 per cent of the value of mineral dispatched,» it said. The projected iron ore resources are 48.5 million tonnes in addition to 2.7 million tonnes of ore in dumps, JSW Steel said.

athletes, Trump's signature dance has become a global phenomenon. The chief com-dancer's moves are gaining popularity, as quoted in a report by The New York Post. Athletes on the football pitch, soccer pitch, and even mixed martial arts octagon are now using President-elect Donald Trump's signature moves as a celebratory dance. Trump has a history of cutting rugs during the campaign. Trump received a hero's welcome at Madison Square Garden on Saturday when he arrived from backstage like a heavyweight fighter to thunderous applause. Elon Musk, RFK Jr. and UFC CEO Dana White were among his entourage members.

ARTEMIS, which stands for ‘Advanced Robotic Technology for Enhanced Mobility and Improved Stability’. According to Daily Star, this robot is designed to play soccer with aspirations to rival top players like Lionel Messi. Daily Star reported that ARTEMIS can walk at a speed of 2.1 meters per second which makes it potentially the fastest walking humanoid robot. It is equipped with actuators that mimic biological muscle while allowing for more fluid movements compared to traditional robots. Also Read: Lionel Messi-Argentina vs Peru free live streaming: Prediction, kick-off time, how to watch

The ban will be enforced during the winter months in three regions near Lake Baikal, where cryptocurrency mining has flourished in recent years due to the low cost of electricity, primarily generated by large hydropower plants.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A quiet transformation is underway at the heart of the Tata group-owned Indian Hotels Co. Ltd (IHCL).

4680 battery technology have been questioned by CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited) CEO, Robin Zeng. In a recent interview, Zeng made bold claims, stating that Musk doesn't understand how to make batteries and that Tesla’s 4680 battery is bound to fail. Here's the full breakdown of this business exchange.

Lionel Messi's Argentina will play Peru on Tuesday in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match. Defending soccer world cup champions and Copa America winners Argentina lost four its previous games. Messi's side was defeated by Paraguay last week. Messi's Argentina will play Peru in Buenos Aires. The soccer game is scheduled to commence at 7 pm (ET) on November 19. Argentina versus Peru will be live streamed on fubo TV and ViX. Fubo TV offers free trial. Argentina is likely to win against Peru. Messi's Argentina will be on the verge of confirming a 2026 World Cup spot if it beats Peru in Buenos Aires in South American qualifying. Victory would give defending champion Argentina 25 points from 12 matches, historically good enough for at least sixth place in the 10-team standings. South America has six entries into the World Cup.

The Cabinet had in August, approved 12 new project proposals under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) with an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore spanning across 10 states. “These industrial smart cities, represent the next generation of connected, self-sustaining hubs that will support local communities and elevate India’s global standing,” the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said in a statement on the eighth anniversary of four industrial corridors namely Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC), Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC), East Coast Economic Corridor (ECEC), and Bengaluru-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (BMIC).

NASA astronauts who have been stuck on the ISS for five months have been consuming a lot of pizza, roast chicken, and even prawn cocktails, but they haven't had much fresh produce to add to their diet. Butch Wilmore, 61, and Sunita Williams, 59, are being closely watched by space agency doctors for their diets and health after a recent photo revealed Williams to be noticeably thin. The New York Post was informed by a specialist involved in the troubled Starliner mission that the two are eating a wide range of foods, such as pizza, prawn cocktails, roast chicken, tuna, and breakfast cereal with powdered milk, while medical professionals make sure they are consuming enough calories.

Assam cabinet has approved renaming of Karimganj as Sribhumi District. The state government stated that to give the existing Karimganj district a distinct identity which justifies its richcultural heritage, Cabinet has approved renaming Karimganj as Sribhumi district. “Over a 100 years ago, Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore had described modern day Karimganj District in Assam as ‘Sribhumi’- the land of Maa Lakshmi. Today the AssamCabinet has fulfilled this long-standing demand of our people.” Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated, “Restoring the Old Glory of Assam's Southernmost district Karimganj district is now Sribhumi. Honouring the vision of Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore who named the current geographical of undivided India as Sribhumi, Assam Cabinet has decided to rename Karimganj as Sribhumi district. This decision will reflect the expectations and aspirations of the people of the district.” In order to build upon the growth momentum in the State and attract investments and infrastructure development in Assam, Cabinet has approved holding of the Assam Investment and Infrastructure Summit, 2025 on 24 & 25 February. The Summit will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Radha Raturi, who held a meeting with the officials of the transport department on Tuesday, has directed the Uttarakhand Transport Department to work on a short-term action plan and increase the number of the rounds of roadways buses to Delhi, especially increasing the frequency of buses on weekends. For this, she has also given instructions to coordinate with the UP. The state administration is worried over inconvenience caused to the public due to the ban on the entry of old model buses of Uttarakhand Transport Corporation in Delhi. Recently, all the state buses, except electronic buses, CNG buses, and BS VI diesel buses, have been prohibited from entering Delhi due to the pollution. According to a press release, chief secretary Raturi has directed the Secretary Transport to hold talks at the appropriate level today itself on the decision of the proposal to purchase 175 buses. She also directed the officials concerned to start the operation of CNG buses purchased by the Corporation recently. The tender process for the purchase of 100 CNG buses has been completed and 30 buses have been received.

He had questioned Amazon's announcement of a USD 1 billion investment in India, saying the US retailer was not doing any great service to the Indian economy but filling up for the losses it had suffered in the country. Addressing an event in Mumbai, Goyal said e-commerce companies should stick to the rule of the law.

In a notification, the university said that regular physical classes would resume on November 25, prioritising the health and well-being of students. The administration also directed the heads of all its schools to suspend physical classes until further notice and conduct classes online.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has unveiled its new ACCELERATE 2030 strategy under which it plans to expand its current portfolio of 350 hotels to over 700 by 2030, besides reaching an enterprise revenue mark of over Rs 30,000 crore from Rs 13,000 crore currently. Under the strategy, IHCL aims to take its number of operational hotels to 500 plus in 2030 from 232 currently, and is targeting consolidated revenues of over Rs 15,000 crore in 2030 from Rs 7,000 crore currently. It aims to take the ROCE (return on capital employed) ratio to 20% in 2030 from 15% currently, and wants to sustain its net cash positive position going forward. “Our vision is to be the most valued, responsible and profitable hospitality ecosystem. So the revenues should double, the portfolio should double. The ROCE should go to 20% plus, and the NPS stays at 70 plus,” said IHCL MD and CEO Puneet Chhatwal on Tuesday, while unveiling the new strategy.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) is one such team that has boasted several big names over the years but hasn’t left a significant mark on the league. However, the beauty of sport lies in its opportunities for redemption, and with the IPL 2025 auction just days away, PBKS fans are hopeful that their team will get it right this time. Known for their bold moves in the auction, PBKS has set the stage for an exciting rebuild under the guidance of their new head coach, Australian legend Ricky Ponting. PBKS has struggled with consistency over the years, reaching the IPL final only once, in 2014. Since then, they haven’t made the playoffs and finished ninth in the last season, with just five wins in 14 matches. This year, they released all their big stars, giving them a Rs 110 crore purse and four Right-to-Match (RTM) cards, setting the stage for a potentially game-changing auction.

Phuket to Delhi in five hours has turned into a four-day ordeal for many travellers aboard Air India Flight AI 377. The flight, which was scheduled to depart at 5:50 pm (local time) on November 16, had to be delayed due to technical issues and crew flight duty time restrictions. The Airbus A320 (VT-EDD) was unable to take off on its scheduled time, and after a delay of nearly 24 hours, the flight took off from Phuket at 8:44 pm the next day. However, after about 3.5 hours in the air, the aircraft had to return to Phuket due to a technical snag. As of now, around 30-35 passengers remain stranded in Phuket. In a TOI report, Air India sources confirm that plans are in place to fly these passengers back to Delhi on Wednesday, meaning they will reach their destination four days later than originally expected.

Standard Audit File for Tax (SAF-T) for efficient and faster audit process and compliance monitoring, according to a survey released by Deloitte India on Tuesday. Further, 67% supported the introduction of tax e-wallet, which would allow for prompt credit of taxpayers’ refunds on order issuance, enabling adjustments against outstanding demands or future income tax liabilities. “The government’s progress in digitalisation is already reshaping the tax landscape, enhancing the ease of doing business and driving efficiencies that taxpayers highly appreciate,” said Rohinton Sidhwa, Partner at Deloitte India.

IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday said Bengaluru’s emergence as a clear leader was not just a testament to its potential, but a call to build policies that sustain and amplify this growth. The minister was commenting on Bengaluru Rising, a data report published by the nonprofit UnboxingBLR Foundation, released by chief minister Siddaramaiah, Dy CM DK Shivakumar and himself at the inaugural of the Bengaluru Tech Summit. State’s startup vision group chairman Prashanth Prakash also heads the nonprofit and its report promises a 360-degree view on India’s top cities.

Faf du Plessis, who led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for three IPL seasons from 2022 to 2024, was not retained by the franchise for the upcoming league. This places du Plessis alongside Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul in the pool for the IPL mega auctions. Andy Flower, RCB's head coach, acknowledged du Plessis's contributions. «Last year, Faf's captaincy and leadership — in what was a really tough season, particularly in the first half — was sensational,» Flower said. «He led the revival that took us into the finals.»

Narendra Modi on Monday shared a hearty laughter with French President Emmanuel Macron and World Bank President Ajay Banga, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A video posted on Macron’s official X (formerly Twitter) account captured the candid exchange, in which Macron warmly greets PM Modi with a hug, and Banga lightens the mood with a witty remark. In the clip, Banga approaches the two leaders and, turning to PM Modi, jokes: «He [Macron] is going from one Indian to another,» prompting laughter from both Modi and Macron.