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DMK, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin stated on Monday that his party has performed well over the past four years and does not find it necessary to address such trivial matters. Actor-politician Vijay's party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Sunday held its executive and district secretaries meeting and passed resolutions condemning BJP-led Union Government and the DMK-led State Government over various issues. 26 resolutions were passed in the meeting. They include those condemning the Centre's proposal for a 'One Nation One Election' and the DMK government's «poor» handling of law and order and state finances. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin in an insinuation on actor Vijay's new party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam mentioned whoever starts new party says DMK should be destroyed but they are worried of those things.

lawsuit against social media giant TikTok, accusing the platform of exposing their adolescent children to harmful content that led to two of them taking their own lives at 15, their lawyer said on Monday. The lawsuit alleges TikTok's algorithm exposed the seven teenagers to videos promoting suicide, self-harm and eating disorders, lawyer Laure Boutron-Marmion told broadcaster franceinfo. The families are taking joint legal action in the Creteil judicial court. Boutron-Marmion said it was the first such grouped case in Europe.

Zomato’s Hyperpure warehouse in Hyderabad on October 29, 2024, uncovered 18 kg of button mushrooms labeled with a future packing date of October 30, 2024. Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal on Monday clarified that the discrepancy, attributed to a manual typing error by a vendor, was promptly detected and rejected during the company’s inward quality control (QC) process before reaching consumers. He also said that the vendor responsible has been delisted from its database to prevent future errors.

Singapore’s flag carrier, already rountinely ranked as the world’s No. 1 airline with its generous pourings of champagne and ability to book the cook and order Lobster Thermidor, unveiled its fresh and completely redesigned first and business class seats — with all-new privacy doors — on Monday. To start, Singapore Air’s seven Airbus SE A350 jets that fly the 18- or 15-hour crossings between Singapore and New York or Los Angeles will get four first class seats installed. The move comes as rival Qantas Airways Ltd. prepares to launch non-stop flights between Sydney and London and New York as part of Project Sunrise.

CIL's priorities should be to ramp up production of coal and scale up supplies to reduce imports, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has said. Coal India Ltd (CIL) accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal output. Speaking at CIL's 50th Foundation Day on Sunday, the minister stressed upon the importance of miners' welfare and the rehabilitation of communities affected by mine closures. «Contractual workers play a significant role in Coal India's output, and I applaud the management's decision to implement Performance Linked Incentives for them, effective FY 2023-24,» he was quoted as saying in a coal ministry statement. The launch of commercial coal mining has led to transparency, ease of doing business and investment opportunities, helping open the coal sector.

Agrochemical firm Crystal Crop Protection on Monday said it has acquired Bengaluru-based I&B Seeds as it seeks to strengthen its position in India's vegetable and flower-seed segment. «The deal has been fully executed with shares purchased from two major shareholders. The share transfer was completed last week on the day of Diwali,» Crystal Crop Protection Managing Director Ankur Aggarwal told PTI. The company, however, did not disclose the deal amount. The acquisition was funded through internal accruals and marks Crystal Crop's fifth purchase in the seeds business and twelfth overall.

France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain shared the second place, granting their citizens visa-free access to 192 countries, as per the latest rankings. The United States ranked 8th, giving its citizens visa-free entry to 186 countries.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is likely to be one of the most closely contested ones in recent US history. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are deadlocked in the popular vote. But the election process in US elections is quite complicated. The popular vote doesn't decide the winner of the election but the Electoral college does. Though highly unlikely, there is a scenario where neither candidate reaches the 270 threshold and instead, they tie at 269-269. If neither candidate reaches the required 270, the US Constitution dictates the next steps. The race would become a “contingent election” which gives Congress the responsibility of choosing the next president and vice president.

Shein and Temu have transformed the fashion landscape across Europe and the United States. In the U.S., Shein and Temu are challenging Amazon's dominance, while in Europe, they are reshaping the market by competing aggressively with established fashion retailers like Zara and H&M, reported The Times of India (TOI). The appeal lies in their ultra-low prices and vast product ranges, making long-standing retailers seem less competitive in comparison. Zara and H&M are feeling the pressure, as Temu and Shein are often able to undercut their prices and deliver faster, feeding a growing demand for ultra-fast fashion in Europe. Recently, however, Temu has come under scrutiny in Europe. The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, has reportedly launched an investigation into Temu, following suspicions that the company may not be effectively preventing the sale of illegal products. This probe, reported by the Associated Press, follows Temu's addition to the EU’s list of “very large online platforms,” which are subject to stringent oversight under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

Canada, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Monday accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of creating divisions among different communities in the country. «The news reports coming in over the past few days, the situation that has formed in Canada do not pertain one particular religion. Be it Hindu or Sikh, PM Trudeau has divided everyone there,» Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu said. Bittu criticized both those advocating for pro-Khalistan slogans and the Canadian police for their support, stating that the Indian Government will respond to the situation with a more decisive action.

Supreme Court on Monday said it would consider the the mercy petition of death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in the 1995 assassination case of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, if the Centre does not decide on it «either way». A bench of Justices B R Gavai, P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan adjourned for two weeks the former Punjab Police constable's plea seeking commutation of his death sentence to life term due to an «inordinate delay» in deciding his mercy petition. «Decide it either way or we will consider it (Rajoana's plea),» the bench told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, after he informed the court that Rajoana's mercy plea was pending with the president's house. Rajoana has been in continuous custody for 29 years, said his counsel, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, while seeking his release till the mercy petition is decided.

IPL) 2025 season is expected to be held in Riyadh at the end of this month, according to sources. All ten franchises have announced their list of retained players for the IPL 2025, which turned out to be full of surprises and some expected decisions. As all teams have retained the players that they feel will be core to their success in the upcoming season of the cash-rich league, all eyes have now shifted towards the mega auction.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are under the spotlight as they prepare for the high-stakes Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia which will bein November 22. Former India pacer Karsan Ghavri, in an exclusive interview with TimesOfIndia.com, said that their future in Test cricket could hinge on their performances in the series. “If they don’t perform in Australia, Virat and Rohit should retire,” Ghavri said. The former left-arm seamer noted that despite their legendary status and achievements, the team needs dependable run-scorers to compete at the highest level.

AIIMS INI CET admit card, candidates must enter their login credentials. The INI CET 2025 exam will take place on November 10, 2024. This entrance test is essential for admission into various postgraduate courses, including Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch. six-year program), Doctor of Medicine (DM, six-year program), and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS). The programs are offered for the January 2025 session at prestigious institutions like AIIMS New Delhi, other AIIMS campuses, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) Puducherry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS) Bengaluru, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh, and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Trivandrum.

Narendra Modi on Monday said that elections in Jharkhand are being conducted at a time when the entire country is moving forward with the resolve of becoming a «Viksit Bharat', adding that there is only one echo among the people of the State that „Roti, Beti, Maati ki pukar, Jharkhand mein BJP-NDA Sarkar.“ Addressing a rally in Garhwa in the State, PM Modi said that after the formation of a double-engine- government the development in the state will also take place at double the pace. »You formed the BJP-NDA government in the Centre at Delhi for the third consecutive time a few months ago. Now there are assembly elections in Jharkhand, we all have to come together and formed a double-engine government here under the leadership of BJP-NDA. I congratulate Jharkhand BJP for releasing a wonderful Sankalp Patra yesterday. Today I have come to seek your blessings. Today, there is only one echo everywhere in Jharkhand, Roti, Beti, Maati ki pukar, Jharkhand mein BJP-NDA Sarkar," the Prime Minister said.

Sensex has lost over 7,700 points in a matter of just 5 weeks or 25 trading sessions. After hitting a record high of 85,978 points on 27 September, Sensex fell for four consecutive weeks before consolidating in the Diwali week. Ahead of two key events — the US election and the Fed meeting — traders chose to opt for a risk-off mode on Monday when the Sensex fell nearly 1,500 points. Nifty fell about 2% to 23,800 — its lowest level since August 6.

New Delhi: Power giant NTPC and oil major ONGC on Monday announced that they have joined hands to explore opportunities in the area of new and renewable energy. The two entities will form a joint venture through their respective subsidiaries, NTPC said in a statement. «NTPC and ONGC have collaborated to form a Joint Venture Company (JVC) through their Green Energy Subsidiaries (NTPC Green Energy Ltd and ONGC Green Energy Ltd) to further promote their interest in renewable and new energy arena,» it said. NGEL has also submitted an application to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for the incorporation of a 50:50 Joint Venture Company with OGL, the statement said.

sedentary lifestyle can have some unexpected and serious health implications. If you’re clocking in a lot of seated time, it’s worth considering how it might affect your health in the long run. Here’s a breakdown of the risks associated with sitting too much, as highlighted by a recent TOI report.

Congress-JMM alliance as a «sinking ship», Bhartiya Janata party National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Monday said that the alliance is headed for a disastrous defeat in the upcoming Jharkhand elections. Taking a dig at the opposition Congress-JMM allinace, Kesavan said that the people are fed up with the government's misgovernance. «The corrupt Congress-JMM government is a sinking ship which is headed for a disastrous defeat in the upcoming Assembly elections because of its blatant misrule. For the past 5 years in Jharkhand, this Congress-JMM caucus has been a fountainhead of anti-youth, anti-tribal, anti-Dalit and anti-people policies. Their misgovernance has been the worst nightmare for the people of Jharkhand. The people are fed up with this government and they have decided to get rid of this government in the upcoming Assembly elections,» BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan said while speaking to ANI.

Rakesh Ravuri, CTO & SVP- Engineering, Publicis Sapient

SRF Ltd. traded 0.4 per cent in Monday's trade at 11:35AM (IST). Around 2,148 shares changed hands on the counter. The stock opened at Rs 2243.25 and touched an intraday high and low of Rs 2256.50 and Rs 2223.00, respectively, in the session so far. Shares of the company of SRF Ltd. quoted a 52-week high of Rs 2697.45 and a 52-week low of Rs 2088.55.