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Alex Buljan, a White House replica in Hillsborough, California, sold for $23 million just in time for the presidential election. The approximately 24,400-square-foot house outside of San Francisco, dubbed the Western White House, sold for $38.9 million in June 2023, as quoted in a report by The Wall Street Journal. Mehrdad Elie, a real estate investor, and his wife, Neda Elie, were the sellers. In 2022, they paid $15 million for the property. A request for comment on the sale was not answered by the Elies.

Aaron Judge was voted player of the year and the American League’s outstanding player for the second time by fellow major leaguers in the annual Players Choice Awards of the Major League Baseball Players Association. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was voted the National League’s outstanding player, the union said Saturday. Judge led the major leagues with 58 homers and 144 RBIs, hitting .322. He also won both awards in 2022. Ohtani became the first player with 50 homers and 50 stolen bases, batting .310 with 54 homers, 130 RBIs and 59 steals. He was voted the AL's outstanding player in 2021 and 2023 when he was with the Los Angeles Angels and won the overall player of the year in 2021.

satellite spectrum administratively for 20 years at minimal charges, while telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are pushing for allocation at market-determined prices to ensure a level playing field. Satcom companies and telcos will be fighting for a share of the wireless broadband market in India, which is poised for strong growth. The firms have submitted their recommendations to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), which will now come out with recommendations on the pricing and other modalities concerning the spectrum. Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea, though, have sought reissuance or a supplementary consultation paper as the current paper does not cover key issues, including the level playing field.

Pedro Sanchez will begin a three-day official visit to India on Sunday-the first by a Spanish head of government in 18 years-which officials said will focus on defence industry partnership and cooperation in infrastructure and the Mediterranean region. Sanchez will land in Vadodara within 24 hours of German chancellor Olaf Scholz's departure from India, making it a back-to-back meeting with two European heads of government for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In Vadodara, Sanchez and Modi will inaugurate the Tata Advanced Systems Ltd's (TASL's) final assembly line facility for the C295 aircraft on Monday, according to officials.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale while sounding approval of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's political pitch of 'Batenge to katenge'. Describing BJP chief JP Nadda brother from the same ideological family, Hosabale said Sangh understood the spirit of Nadda's remarks and even he had food at his residence after the Lok Sabha polls. Hosabale was referring to Nadda's reported remarks that the BJP is not dependent on Sangh for elections and other works.

Formula One (F1) cars racing in Mexico City, the normal rules don’t apply. When speeding down a straight that is almost 1 mile (1.6 km) long, teams would usually need to race a car with as sleek a body shape as possible to cut through the air and hit top speeds quickly. But at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, where this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix (GP) will be held, it’s the opposite. Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez first held a F1 world championship race in 1963. For the drivers, the track will feel more akin to racing on a slippery street course like the one in Monaco, where regular automobiles that use the streets when F1 is not in town wear away the traction provided by the sticky tire rubber laid down by race cars.

Vikash Yadav in a case of alleged kidnapping, extortion and attempt to murder filed by a Delhi businessman is likely to commence soon. Yadav is also wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation that has accused him of plotting an unsuccessful attempt to murder Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. People in the know of the Delhi case said proceedings under Section 207 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which mandates supplying to the accused a copy of certain documents relied upon by the prosecution, were nearing completion.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will be closely monitoring every development following months of rallies, interviews, speeches, and town hall events. The networks' release of the exit poll's preliminary results at 5 p.m. ET will be a significant event. According to a report by the Telegraph, the survey's results will be adjusted throughout the evening as additional information from polling stations across the US becomes available, and it will not immediately predict the outcome of the election.

air quality crisis in the national capital. In a high-level virtual meeting, co-chaired by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, states were asked to optimize the use of more than 300,000 crop residue management machines that have been distributed to farmers with government subsidies. «Sustained attention is crucial,» Chauhan said in the meeting, despite noting progress in reducing farm fires. The official data shows stubble burning incidents have decreased 35 per cent in Punjab and 21 per cent in Haryana compared to last year, with overall cases down 51 per cent since 2017.

Pankaj Oswal, Vasundhara Oswal, has been in 'illegal' detention in Uganda since the last 25 days. Vasundhara was detained in the East African country due to serious criminal charges against her, including kidnapping and murder. Her family claims she has been illegally detained without trial, citing «corporate and political manipulation». Her father has requested for an international intervention for Vasundhara's release.

Panchshil Realty affiliated entity Wagholi Estates has sold a prime land parcel spread over 4.8 acres in Pune's Wagholi locality to a city-based realty developer Vilas Javdekar Infinitee Developers for over Rs 103 crore. The plot sold is part of this larger land parcel on which Panchshil Realty is developing an information technology park. “We are developing a 4.5 million sq ft IT park-led project in Wagholi and out of this large layout, 1 million sq ft residential potential to be built over nearly 5 acres has been sold through this deal. This is part of our new concept of mixed use including residential and commercial spaces,” said a Panchshil Realty spokesperson while confirming the transaction.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai emphasised the urgent need to tackle air pollution across northern India, calling the next 15 days «crucial». Following a key meeting with the Central government on Friday, Rai held a press conference on Saturday. The meeting, attended by Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chauhan and Bhupender Yadav, along with environment ministers from neighbouring states, aimed to assess and address the worsening air quality in the region. Rai expressed concern over the delay in this year's meeting and said, «Last year, a similar meeting was held in August, allowing us more time to strategise. »This year's meeting took place in the last week of October. Had it been conducted three months earlier, we could have tackled the pollution problem more effectively," Rai said.

India’s ambition to double its economy to $7 trillion by 2030 hinges on a broad strategy that includes reforms, infrastructure development, investment in human capital, a focus on innovation, and consistent investment in key growth sectors such as manufacturing, exports, and agriculture. Achieving this target requires collaboration between government, civil society, and the private sector. In this background, Public Affairs Forum of India ( PAFI ) 11th Annual Forum was convened last month in New Delhi with three specific aims: to define required policies, understand crucial partnerships, and identify immediate priorities. The sessions pointed to multiple learnings for advancing India’s ambition for sustainable and inclusive growth. Here are 11 key points that emerged at the Forum.

Supreme Court has stayed an order of the Allahabad High Court which imposed costs of Rs 1 lakh on an advocate for wasting the court's «precious time» and arguing a case wearing a lawyer's robe and a band despite being a petitioner in-person. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan issued limited notice on whether adverse remarks made by the high court against advocate Mehmood Pracha need to be expunged. «Issue notice for the limited purpose as to why the observations made by the high court against the petitioner be not expunged and why the order imposing cost be not set aside, returnable on December 9, 2024. »Meanwhile, the impugned order dated September 10, 2024, to the extent of imposition of cost shall remain stayed," the bench directed.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi officials said that the plan is still in its early stages, and an advisory is expected soon. The proposal aims to address the health risks associated with pigeon droppings, which can harbour pathogens such as Salmonella, E. Coli, and influenza. These pathogens can exacerbate respiratory conditions like asthma and lead to severe allergic reactions. «When pigeons gather in large numbers, their droppings and feather fluttering create a breeding ground for various pathogens, particularly fungal spores like cryptococci. Inhaling these spores can lead to serious respiratory issues, including hypersensitivity pneumonitis, asthma, and even severe fungal pneumonia in individuals with conditions like diabetes.

physical disabilities, especially among elders, leading to difficulties in performing activities of daily living (ADL), reported TOI. The study was conducted in the US with 15,411 participants over an average follow-up period of about eight years. It found that at least 48 per cent of the participants aged 65 years and above reported new difficulties in performing daily activities due to exposure to pollution. The researchers discovered that higher concentrations of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10-2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) were associated with increased risks of ADL disability. However, not all associations reached statistical significance. Moreover, ozone (O3) was found to be associated with a lower risk of ADL disability.

office space market in India is set to break records in 2024, with absorption projected to exceed 70 mn sq. ft., according to Savills India, a global real estate advisory firm. The demand reached 55.1 mn sq. ft. between January and September 2024, marking a 30% year-on-year (YoY) increase across six major cities. The Year-To-Date (YTD) leasing activity has set a new benchmark for the January-September period, aligning with 2022’s full-year performance. With only 7 mn sq. ft. remaining to surpass 2023’s total, 2024 is expected to achieve absorption levels in the range of 70-74 mnsq. ft.

headline inflation trajectory is expected to moderate from the last quarter of this financial year, while unexpected weather events and worsening of geopolitical conflicts pose a major challenge, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das said in Washington DC. On inflation, the RBI Governor spoke about ensuring inflation reaches to the 4% level on a durable basis. Pertinent to note that last week, the governor said that a policy rate cut would be very risky at this juncture. 'Resilient growth has given us the space to focus on inflation so as to ensure its durable descent to the 4 per cent target," Das said at the Macro Week 2024 organised by the Peterson Institute for International Economics at Washington DC.

Alphabet's self-driving unit, Waymo, said on Friday it had closed a $5.6 billion funding round led by the Google parent, as it looks to expand its autonomous ride-hailing service. Automakers and technology companies are investing in autonomous ride-hailing services to capitalize on the technology to drive commercial success, even as it faces widespread skepticism and tight regulatory scrutiny. The investment round also saw participation from existing investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity, Perry Creek, Silver Lake, Tiger Global, and T. Rowe Price, Waymo said.

Palm oil prices have risen by 37% over the past month, impacting household budgets and increasing costs for restaurants, hotels, and sweet shops that use the oil for preparing snacks, TOI reported. Mustard oil, a commonly used oil in households, has seen a 29% price increase in the same period. This rise in oil prices comes as retail inflation reached a nine-month high of 5.5% in September, driven by high vegetable and food prices. This development has reduced the chances of the Reserve Bank of India cutting interest rates for now.