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Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday accompanied Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule as he filed his nomination for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Speaking to the media reporters, Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis said that a lot of people have come to witness the nomination filing of BJP state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule from the Kamthi Assembly constituency for the Maharashtra assembly polls. «Today our state (BJP) president is filing his nomination from the Kamthi Assembly constituency, a large number of people have come here. He will win with a record number of votes and the Mahayuti government will be formed again in the state,» he said.

Vridhi Home Finance has secured Rs 310 crore in equity funding from Norwest Venture Partners along with its existing investor Elevation Capital and the company’s founders. It comes after the company raised $18 million from Elevation Capital in its first institutional fundraising in October 2023. In a statement on Tuesday, Vridhi Home Finance said that it is investing in building a strong distribution network, in risk management practices and in its technology back end to create a digital home loan process.

Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the world's largest residential palace during the latter's bilateral visit to the country. PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to travel to the Southeast Asian nation on a bilateral visit. The two-day visit aimed to strengthen India's ties with Brunei and commemorated 40 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The two leaders took stock of bilateral relations including in areas of defence, trade & investment, energy, space technology, health and pharmaceuticals, capacity building, culture and people-to-people ties. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. ALSO READ: World's richest monarch is wealthier than King Charles. Check his net worth, source of income

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. TEL AVIV—Israel’s parliament passed legislation to sever ties with the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, curtailing its ability to work in Gaza and the West Bank at a time when it is leading the humanitarian response to the war in Gaza. The laws passed late Monday effectively ban Unrwa—known formally as the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East—from operating in Israeli territory and forbid Israeli state authorities from having contact with it.

ICICI Bank are currently trading around the Rs 1,292.85 level, maintaining their long-term uptrend. Recently, the stock broke out of a consolidation phase after pulling back from its higher levels. It has since stabilized near a key demand zone, trading in a consolidating range and signaling a potential trend reversal.

Bezos, the billionaire owner of the Washington Post, said on Monday that his choice for the US newspaper not to endorse a candidate in the presidential election was «a principled decision» and denied it was linked to personal interests. In an op-ed posted to the newspaper's website, Bezos argued that with trust in news media falling, steps needed to be taken to address accusations of partisanship. «What presidential endorsements actually do is create a perception of bias. A perception of non-independence. Ending them is a principled decision,» he wrote.

Joe Biden lauded his deputy and Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, emphasising that he had many reasons for selecting her as his running mate. While addressing the White House Diwali celebrations on Monday, Biden called Vice President Harris a «smart, tough and trusted» leader. He also took a jibe at Harris' rival Republican candidate Donald Trump, saying, Harris has more experience than the «other guy she's running against» and, most importantly, «she has character.»

Ford’s third-quarter net profit fell nearly 26%

Russia has made aproposal to allow Indian airlines to operate local flights within its territory, as its own carriers are unable to meet demand because of Western sanctions cutting off their access to US and European aircraft manufacturers and component supplies. Russia approached India as well as China and a few Central Asian nations a month back, with a ‘cabotage’ proposal to allow their airlines to operate flights on its domestic routes, people aware of the development said. The matter was again raised during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia last week for the BRICS summit, they said. However, Indian airlines have expressed reservations over the proposal and told the government that it would not be viable for them to operate within Russia, the people said.

Donald Trump has amazed everyone by bouncing back in the US election race like a king, fitting of a former President. Many had written him off in this election battle after Kamala Harris began steadily rising ahead in the elections with data from top pollsters favoring her for the last few months.

US stock market could end up getting hit by an unprecedented crisis, as stocks are expected to tank by up to 5%, with S&P 500 bearing the brunt of most of it, as per BTIG's Jonathan Krinsky, who is anticipating a major shakeout at the stock markets in the coming weeks.

Just over a week before the election, the court is being asked to step into a dispute over provisional ballots cast by Pennsylvania voters whose mail ballots are rejected for not following technical procedures in state law, AP reported. Also Read: Did Jeff Bezos directly tell the Washington Post editorial board not to endorse Kamala Harris? Here's all you need to know

Colman Domingo returns to television in the Netflix series The Madness, a conspiracy thriller. Slated for a November 28 release, the show presents Domingo in a tale involving lies, murder and a struggle to prove his innocence.

Prime Video. With its unique release schedule, fans await episode 4, which is set to air on October 31.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand their families, each competing to send their loved one to the White House and in turn become the nation's "first family." Spouses and children have long been crucial players in US presidential campaigns, often giving the candidates a personal appeal that can entice voters. A closer look reveals Harris and Trumps' differing life stories — and how their families are involved in this year's election battle.

Taylor Swift's ‘Eras Tour’ in New Orleans are experiencing a significant decline. Scheduled for October 25-27 at the Caesars Superdome, the event promises three days of musical entertainment. Swifties looking to attend can benefit from this price reduction, although it is advisable to act promptly, as prices are subject to change, as quoted in a report by The New York Post. Last-minute tickets are still available for the Friday through Sunday event. The lowest ticket price was $634 before fees on Vivid Seats, a $380 savings. This is an ‘Enchanted’ deal for those who want to save money on their tickets. The prices listed are subject to fluctuation.

stubble burning incidents this year compared to the corresponding year-ago period due to the significant steps being taken by the Haryana government for crop residue management, it said on Monday. Acting on the directives of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, a state-specific scheme has been implemented to curb incidents of stubble burning, according to an official statement. This initiative provides financial assistance to farmers for crop residue management while setting zero-burning targets for panchayats. As a result of these efforts, there have been 713 recorded incidents of stubble burning this year, marking a 29 per cent reduction compared to the corresponding year-ago period, it said. However, strict action has been taken against law violators, the statement further said.

Demon Slayer Season 4 will debut on Netflix at midnight Pacific Time on October 31, 2024. Known as the "Hashira Training Arc," the new season will reveal the Corps' rigorous training under various Hashira as they prepare for the ultimate clash with Muzan Kibutsuji.

Beyonce is one of those stars in America who has the ability of pulling in crowds out of thin air, even if a slight hint of her presence is rumored in any event. It appears that the Democrats made full use of this strategy by announcing that the American star would be performing at a Harris rally in Houston on Saturday, but ultimately Beyonce snubbed everyone and did not perform at the event.

North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to train and fight in Ukraine within «the next several weeks,» the Pentagon said Monday, in a move that Western leaders say will intensify the almost three-year war and jolt relations in the Indo-Pacific region. Some of the North Korean soldiers have already moved closer to Ukraine, Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said, and were believed to be heading for the Kursk border region, where Russia has been struggling to push back a Ukrainian incursion. Earlier Monday, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte confirmed recent Ukrainian intelligence reports that some North Korean military units were already in the Kursk region.

Narendra Modi on Monday said a strong people-to-people connect has always strengthened ties between India and Spain. «While yoga is highly popular in Spain, Spanish football is liked in India,» Modi said after he and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez inaugurated the Tata Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C295 aircraft in Vadodara. On Sunday's football match between clubs Real Madrid and Barcelona, Modi said Barcelona's great victory was a topic of discussion in India too and the fervour of the fans of both the clubs was the same in India and Spain. Dwelling on India and Spain's multifaceted partnership, Modi said, «Whether it is food, films, or football, our strong people-to-people connect has always strengthened our ties.» Modi expressed happiness that India and Spain have decided to celebrate 2026 as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism, and AI.