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Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has said that there are ample opportunities for investments in manufacturing, renewable energy, bio energy, aqua and petrochemical sectors in the state. Lokesh, who is currently touring the USA to participate in the ITServe Alliance Synergy Conference to be held in LAs Vegas on October 29, met some industrialists in San Francisco on Friday. In a post on 'X', Lokesh further said the government is moving forward with the 4P policy (Public-Private-People-Partnership) and will have goals to be achieved for every 100 days of rule for the comprehensive development of the state.

Dhanteras to be an auspicious day for buying silver and gold. This time, Dhanteras is on October 29, 2024, i.e. on Tuesday. If you are planning to buy gold or silver from your local jewellery store on Dhanteras, be prepared to stand in long queues for hours. One quick way to avoid all hassle is to shop online. If you are worried about buying high-value items online or the authenticity of a seller, stick to reputed stores like MMTC-PAMP, Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds. MMTC-PAMP is a joint venture between the Government of India-owned Metals and Minerals Trading Corporation of India (MMTC) and Switzerland-based gold refining company, Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux (PAMP).

Washington Sundar's masterclass with the ball during the second Test against New Zealand in Pune proved to be enough to rewrite records in the history books. On his return to Test cricket after more than three-and-a-half years ago, Sundar burst into the scene out of nowhere and left a lasting impression on the game. Despite the presence of mainstays Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, Sundar found a way to make the headlines all about himself.

gold and specific stocks for the upcoming Samvat year are also common. However, analysis of past data shows no clear evidence that investing during this time delivers better or worse returns compared to any other time of the year. Therefore, investment strategies in stocks, mutual funds, or gold should be planned with this in mind. For individuals receiving a performance bonus or incentive at Diwali, it is a good time to invest most of it and spend a portion on luxuries that may make the family happy. Also Read | With up to 36% average return since last Diwali, this Bandhan fund tops smallcap MF returns chart

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday stressed the critical role of the nation's will in securing lasting peace post-conflict and questioned the core objectives of warfare. He said that the way to achieve military objectives is by breaking the will of the nation and defeating their Army breaks the nation's will. «Why do we fight the wars? Is it for some vicarious pleasure in killing the adversary's human resources? What are our military objectives and how do we achieve them? We achieve it by breaking the will of the nation and defeating their army breaks the nation's will. When you defeat them on the battleground, the nation is prepared to have peace with you on your terms,» Doval said at the launch of Indian Strategic Culture by Maj Gen (Retired) Dr GD Bakshi.

Despite a number of smallcap stocks seeing double-digit correction from peaks in the last few days, there are many pockets in the segment which remain in bubble zone, says Mayur Patel, President and Fund Manager, Listed Equity at 360 ONE Asset. «Elevated risks persist among smallcaps that have rallied mainly on narratives, lacking the support of earnings growth. Many of these stocks, still in a bubble zone, are yet to experience deep corrections. However, there are pockets in the smallcap space with decent risk-reward. We continue to clinically assess risk-reward in our smallcap positions and actively book profits where valuations have exceeded fundamentals,» he says.

Test series win in India, were bowled out for 255 in the second innings. Captain Tom Latham led the attack on Day 2 with 86 runs off just 133 balls. On Day 3, however, New Zealand lost five wickets within one. The visitors managed to add 57 runs to the overnight score of 198/5. Glenn Phillips did bulk of the scoring an remained unbeaten on 48.

Indian Railways will test the first prototype of the Vande Bharat sleeper train in November. This new train model aims to enhance overnight premium travel with better speed, comfort, and safety compared to the existing Rajdhani Express. In fact, there are 10 features of the Vande Bharat sleeper that makes it even superior to the Rajdhani. 1) The Vande Bharat sleeper train can reach speeds of up to 160 kmph, with faster acceleration and deceleration, leading to shorter travel times. 2)According to Indian Railways, the berths in the new train come with improved cushioning for better sleeping comfort. Additionally, the ladders provide easier access to upper and middle berths.

Punjab Police has suspended seven personnel, including two deputy superintendent rank officers, in connection with an interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi while in police custody. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the state police, led by the special director general of police (human rights), found that one interview of Bishnoi was conducted when he was in Punjab Police's custody in Mohali's Kharar while the second was done in Rajasthan. The suspension came after the SIT found dereliction of duty on the part of the seven personnel. According to an order of the Punjab home secretary issued on Friday, SP Gursher Singh Sandhu, DSP Sammar Vaneet, sub-inspector Reena (CIA Kharar), sub-inspector Jagatpal Jangu, sub-inspector Shaganjit Singh, assistant sub-inspector Mukhtiar Singh and head constable Om Parkash have been suspended.

Mercedes-Benz and Valeo and appliances-maker Electrolux dented investor sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 closed flat for the second straight day and logged its first weekly loss in three, with real estate stocks among the worst-hit sectors for the week.

Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's significant progress in electrification, water accessibility, and economic empowerment during a fireside chat with John J Hamre, President and CEO of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), in Washington, DC Highlighting the progress made in rural electrification, Sitharaman highlighted that every village in India now has access to electricity. She noted that in 2014, many villages across India, including those near state capitals, lacked even basic infrastructure for electrification. She said «I don't think any village in India is unelectrified today. Households have received the connections. So, if I remember the situation in 2014, there were still many villages in many parts of India, some even very close to the state capital, provincial headquarters, without even a pole to receive the electric wires. Now, all that has been overcome. Houses have got their electricity.»

Air Quality Index (AQI) in the capital recorded a reading of 237 early Saturday, down from 283 the previous day. Despite this minor drop, areas such as ITI Jahangirpuri continue to experience high pollution levels, with AQI readings reaching 265. Authorities warn that pollution levels may worsen as the festival approaches, potentially reaching hazardous levels within the next few days. A layer of smog engulfed certain parts of the national capital. The AQI recorded on Friday was 283 AQI today in ITI Jahangirpuri read 265 while AQI around India gate area was recorded at 237 which fell in the 'poor' category. The AQI at India Gate improved slightly, being recorded at 276 on Friday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The agreement between India and China on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control looks like a breakthrough, strategically announced at the time of the BRICS summit. It not only opens up possibilities for disengagement and de-escalation of hostilities with China, but also for renewed economic cooperation and the space for diplomatic manoeuvring for India, specifically at BRICS, and more broadly with Russia and the US.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Online shoppers are beginning to earn like influencers by creating content on brands they like, as digital shopping platforms find more value in promoting reviews bearing a more credible cachet of authenticity. Fashion retailer Myntra and direct-to-consumer firms such as snacking platform Farmley are paying customers as much as ₹20,000 per video to promote their reviews.

pollster Frank Luntz has recently showed his concerns regarding US Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign momentum while suggesting that it actually got stalled while she shifted her focus to attack Donald Trump. According to the Hill, in a CNN interview, Frank Luntz claimed that the strongest period of Kamala Harris was during that time when she put an emphasis on her qualifications for the Presidency which eventually gave a rise to her approval ratings. The Hill reported that according to Frank Luntz, Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s strategy of urging US voters to oppose Donald Trump rather than promoting her own candidacy has eventually resulted in a freeze in her campaign momentum. Also Read: What are Donald Trump's chances of losing Texas in U.S elections? Here are odds, polls

housing costs, as reports suggest that nearly 30% of their earnings go to there, which is a major red-flag for middle-class Americans, and is an inception of a dangerous housing trap. Rising housing prices, along with elevated mortgage rates are making things increasingly complex for Americans at this point and a reliable housing benchmark is becoming quite hard to maintain, as per a Moneywise report.

Netflix's boxing duel between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will take place on November 15 but fans are eagerly waiting for the fight. Now, Tyson has claimed that he would prefer to die in the ring, instead of going to hospital while fighting influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul, as per a report in Dexerto.. Meanwhile, Netflix has released the official trailer of «Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson». «Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson» is a three-part, behind-the-scenes documentary series, with intimate access to The Problem Child, Jake «El Gallo» Paul and the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson as they prepare for their highly-anticipated heavyweight boxing mega event LIVE on Netflix on November 15th.

Narendra Modi's constituency Varanasi, has secured $40 million or over Rs 322 crore of funding from Switzerland's Xport Finance, company's executive director Shivdutt Das told ET. The National Highways and Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), under the administrative control of the ministry of road transport and highways and a 100% owned company of the National Highways Authority of India, has entered into a 60:40 joint venture with VSE to construct the ropeway, sharing 60% of the estimated Rs 807 crore cost of the project. The project could be completed ahead of schedule by early next year as against the earlier target of August 2025, he said. «We had initially targeted to deliver the Varanasi ropeway project by August 2025. At the current pace of work, we should complete it before time,» Das said.

Elon Musk is all over the headlines for his public endorsement and support towards Donald Trump and the Republican Party for the upcoming US elections in November. However, latest reports from the Wall Street Journal suggest that the Tesla owner has also been in close contact with Russian leader Vladimir Putin for the better part of two years. Their contact has ranged around a variety of topics, including business, personal matters and even geopolitical issues, claims the report. Also Read: Kim Kardashian hasn't cooked food for over 2 years; she orders food from around the country and then wastes it

Brazil's federal government on Friday reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with the mining companies responsible for a 2015 dam collapse that the government said was the country's worst-ever environmental disaster. Under the agreement, Samarco — a joint venture of Brazilian mining giant Vale and Anglo-Australian firm BHP — will pay 132 billion reais ($23 billion) over 20 years. The payments are meant to compensate for human, environmental and infrastructure damage caused by the release of an immense amount of toxic mining waste into a major river in southeastern Minas Gerais state, killing 19 people and ravaging entire villages. «We are fixing a disaster that could have been avoided, but wasn't,» President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said in a hall of the presidential palace, surrounded by governors of the affected states, members of his administration, reporters and victims.

Former US President Donald Trump has taken a pretty narrow lead over US Vice President Kamala Harris revealed a very recent HarrisX and Forbes poll while Donald Trump is at 51% and Kamala Harris stands at 49%. According to The Hill, this latest poll result marks a significant shift from the poll survey which happened back in September where Kamala Harris was leading by 4 points previously. HarrisX and Forbes Poll mark a significant number of undecided voters while it was noted that there are 12% of likely voters and 18% of registered voters who are still confused regarding their options. The Hill reported that both the Presidential candidates are intensifying their campaigning efforts to sway these undecided voters and the US Presidential race of this year is expected to be one of the closest in history. Also Read: Elon Musk has repeatedly spoken to Putin in the last 2 years; this is what they talked about