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Speaking about training exposure abroad for Indian athletes, he said: «In North India, it gets quite cold, so I used to go to the South. I went to Bhubaneswar. But now, I train in South Africa. The weather is quite good and facilities for javelin are excellent. Earlier, in India, there was so much travel that it was hard to maintain a proper balance between training and competitions. So, I stay abroad, and the weather and diet remain consistent, which benefits my training. I can focus more when I'm abroad. In India, there are always household chores or places to go, which can be distracting.» «I believe Indian athletes are performing well and winning medals, and they came very close in the Olympics too. In the Olympics, we saw several fourth positions. I think the mindset of our athletes is changing, and now when they go to compete, they have better focus,» he added.

Artificial Intelligence as key to competitive advantage and said they have experienced a notable boost in productivity through AI integration, according to a new report. According to the «Industry 5.0 and AI report», compiled by BML Munjal University, 44 pc of organisations have experienced a significant boost in productivity through AI integration. Additionally, 21 pc reported that AI can play a pivotal role in driving innovation, enabling the development of new products, services and business models, particularly in sectors like finance, healthcare, manufacturing and marketing. «Approximately 33 pc of organizations focus on product development, while 29 pc leverage AI for customer service through chatbots and robotic process automation (RPA). Marketing teams, representing 19 pc of businesses, utilize AI for trend analysis, while 13 pc apply AI to improve supply chain management. Financial planning, though less prominent (6 pc), benefits from AI's efficiency-boosting capabilities,» the report added.

Taneja also shared a playful video of Ritu getting her mehendi done at a local stall, captioning it humorously, «Apna Apna Naam dhoond lena bhai please zaroor se… apni wali ke haath mein.» This lighthearted post came just a day after swirling rumors about their separation had gathered momentum online.

Neeraj Chopra, who recently fractured his hand while training for Diamond Leagure as well his ongoing troubles with groin injury has opened on his insecurities as he sets eyes for his dream of 90m throw. On his future plan, Neeraj said his target was to throw beyond 90 metres. «Everyone expected a gold from me at the Paris Olympics. I was confident of gold but had a fear of injuries. I won medals in two World Championships, but injury still bothers me and prevents me from training effectively. I can't push myself. I know I can do better, but I lack confidence due to injury. I want to be fully fit before returning to the field,» he said. «After that, the journey through Diamond League, Asian Games, and Olympics was good. I am grateful to God for what I have achieved. However, I won't stop here. Winning gold at the World Championship for the country has now become my mission,» he said.

Narendra Modi inaugurated an eye hospital in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Sunday. Run by the Kanchi Math, R J Sankara Eye Hospital will offer comprehensive consultations and treatments for various eye conditions. The hospital will benefit people of 20 districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh as well as those living in the border areas of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, according to people associated with the Kanchi Math. This is the Kanchi Math's 14th hospital in the country. The target is to conduct 30,000 free eye surgeries every year, the people cited above said.

ghost ship' that washed ashore near St Augustine, Florida due to Hurricane Mliton has taken people with shock and interest. The story went viral and thousands were curious even after several inconsistencies. However, to the disappointment of many, it has turned out to be false. The rumour started a week after Hurricane Milton hit the shores of Florida. Despite the fact that the storm hit on October 9 and on the opposite side of the state, the ghost ship story gained significant traction. The original post amassed over 21,000 shares, with social media users spreading the narrative widely.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's action in response to the violence in Bahraich, which included issuing a demolition notice to the accused, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad expressed on Sunday that he does not understand why CM Yogi is taking this approach, as there is no provision for the use of bulldozers in the rule of law. Speaking to ANI, Prasad said that the UP Chief Minister appears to want to enforce his own version of law in the state. «As far as the bulldozer is concerned, it is not mentioned anywhere in the law, whether in the IPC, CrPC, or the Evidence Act. No matter how severe the crime, the law allows for provisions such as the death penalty, but there is no provision for using a bulldozer and demolishing property. I don't understand why Yogi Baba is doing this. He seems to have his own system; he wants to implement his own law in Uttar Pradesh. These actions are not in line with the rule of law, they belong to 'jungle law' where lawlessness prevails, and authorities do as they please,» said the Samajwadi Party MP.

FAST India) in collaboration with IIFL Securities. The largest disparity was observed in the number of publications per billion USD revenue, with global firms producing 8.4 times more publications than Indian firms, the report noted. Global firms generated 5.6 times more patents and 8.4 times more publications per billion USD of revenue compared to Indian firms.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday, announced its candidates for all four assembly seats in Punjab that will face by-polls on November 13. The party has nominated Gurdeep Singh Randhawa for the Dera Baba Nanak assembly seat. AAP has fielded Ishaan Chabbewal for the Chabbewal seat, Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon for Gidderbaha, and Harinder Singh Dhaliwal for Barnala.

Congress leader Abhishek Dutt alleged on Sunday that AAP leaders were seen bursting crackers and celebrating at a time when Delhi was suffering from worsening air pollution. Speaking to ANI, Dutt said «AAP leaders were seen bursting crackers and celebrating at a time when Delhi was suffering from air pollution. These people are responsible for the air pollution here. They only do the work of going and clicking photos. They are the ones spreading confusion among the people of Delhi. This is their old game of fooling the public.» Meanwhile, AAP led government has stated that a major reason behind the deteriorating air quality in Delhi, especially in the Anand Vihar area, is the buses arriving in the national capital from the neighbouring state of Uttar Pradesh.

Giriraj Singh has alleged that members of the Congress and RJD vandalised a temple and its idol in Sanhaula, Bhagalpur, at 5 a.m. on Sunday. Speaking to ANI, Singh said, «Some individuals have vandalised a temple and its idol in Sanhaula, Bhagalpur, at 5 a.m. I have received information that the RJD and Congress are responsible for this. Their aim is to incite riots and make it seem as if this occurred after my visit. I want to make it clear to the administration that the RJD and Congress are behind this. Rahul Gandhi has openly allowed for civil unrest in the country. The real culprits must be apprehended.» Earlier today, Giriraj Singh claimed that Hindus from the JD(U), RJD, Communist parties, Congress, and BJP are supporting his 'Hindu Swabhiman Yatra' in Bihar.

Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman recently concluded their bilateral naval exercise, 'Naseem Al Bahr' off the coast of Goa. The exercise lasted from October 13 to October 18. The Indian Navy highlighted the details of the naval exercise on the social media platform, X. https://x.com/indiannavy/status/1846497469431214142/photo/3

Yamuna River, stating that it contains harmful organic matter which releases volatile gases directly into the atmosphere. Speaking to ANI, Professor Sachchida Nand Tripathi, Dean of the Kotak School of Sustainability at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, said, «The effect of froth on the Yamuna River is dangerous. The frequent occurrence of froth is primarily due to the large amounts of surfactants from soap, detergents, and other pollutants in untreated wastewater flowing into the river.» «After the monsoon, the stable atmosphere and rising temperatures create ideal conditions for froth formation. Later, in October, when temperatures drop, it helps stabilise the froth. However, this froth contains harmful organic matter that releases volatile gases directly into the atmosphere. The partitioning of froth also releases volatile organic gases and semi-volatile organic compounds. These organic gases become precursors to secondary organic particulate matter,» he added.

Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his condolences and announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased. The Prime Minister also announced Rs. 50,000 for those injured in the accident. «The accident in Dholpur, Rajasthan, is heartbreaking. My condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives, including innocent children. May God give them the strength to bear this pain. I also wish for the speedy recovery of all those injured. Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is providing all possible assistance to the victims,» the Prime Minister's Office posted on X.

Maldives has floated a new foreign currency regulation, limiting types of transactions allowed in foreign currency and imposing mandatory foreign currency exchange controls on tourism establishments and banks. Maldivian economy appears to have taken a hit after calls to Indian tourists to avoid the picturesque island nation as a response to President Mohamed Muizzu's 'India Out' campaign last year. Maldives last month averted a potential default on an Islamic bond payment after India extended a USD 50 million interest-free loan. With its forex reserves not matching its import bill, the island nation's central bank, Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) on October 1 introduced a new regulation, requiring all foreign currency income generated by the tourism industry to be deposited in local banks.

RSS, which is the ideological fountainhead of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has started the move in coordination with all of its affiliates, sources said. «Tolis (teams) have been formed across the state and they have started reaching out to people in their respective localities taking the message,» a source told PTI. Each team is holding small group meetings with 5-10 people and also reaching out to families through their local network in 'mohallas' in their respective localities, the source said.

Diljit Dosanjh has charted history. The Punjabi pop sensation achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first Indian artist to grace the cover of Billboard Canada's magazine. This marks an epochal moment, as the debut print edition of the publication will prominently feature exclusive images of the Punjabi icon, along with never-before-seen content and behind-the-scenes stories from his revolutionary Dil-Luminati tour. Billboard Canada shared the exciting news on its official Instagram account, along with the caption, «Diljit Dosanjh will make global history as the first Indian artist to be featured cover-to-cover in a special edition of Billboard (@billboardca). It marks a monumental moment for the iconic publication. Pre-order link in bio (sic).» The edition will be available both as a standalone issue or as part of a box set featuring four unique covers, one of which remains a mystery as it will be revealed later in December, part of a global Billboard initiative.

natural gas to city retailers — a move that may result in Rs 4-6 per kg hike in the price of CNG sold to automobiles, unless excise duty on the fuel is cut, sources said. Natural gas pumped from below the ground and from under the seabed from sites ranging from the Arabian Sea to Bay of Bengal within India is the raw material that is turned into CNG for sale to automobiles and piped cooking gas to households. Production from legacy fields, whose price is regulated by the government and which are used to feed city gas retailers, has been falling by up to 5 per cent annually due to natural decline that has set in. This has led to supply cuts to city gas retailers, four sources in know of the matter said. While the input gas for piped cooking gas that households get is protected, the government has cut supply of raw material for CNG. Gas from legacy fields used to meet 90 per cent of the demand for CNG in May 2023 and has progressively fallen. The supply was cut to just 50.75 per cent of the CNG demand beginning October 16 from 67.74 per cent last month, they said.

Jittering donkey carts have long been essential for aftermarket transport from southern Karachi's wholesale bazaars, nested in narrow streets preventing regular vehicles from accessing their trove of wares. For low-income workers, the beasts of burden provided a path to financial stability — their resilience, low overheads and integral role guaranteeing a modest and stable profit to live off.

semiconductor journey, long stalled on the silicon highway, has finally crossed a significant milestone. The government has found success in its first phase of the `76,000 crore incentive fund under theIndia Semiconductor Mission (ISM), initiated in December 2021. In less than 36 months, five semiconductor projects have been approved for central and state government incentives. These include four chip packaging plants and one chip fabrication unit, all in various stages of construction, expected to be operational between 2025 and 2027. As the first phase of ISM concludes, experts are urging the second phase of the project which is expected to be launched soon to focus on forging partnerships with global semiconductor leaders, expanding the ecosystem for raw materials like chemicals and gases, and intensifying efforts to develop skilled talent for the growing industry.

Tech Mahindra posted a 46.8% sequential rise in net profit at Rs 1,250 crore in the fiscal second quarter propelled by a sharp focus on margins and a one-time gain from the sale of land. Profit surged 153% from a year earlier. India’s fifth largest software services company recorded a 2.4% sequential rise in revenue from operations at Rs 13,313 crore in the three months ended September. Revenue rose 3.5% year-on-year, rebounding after four straight quarters of decline. Revenue growth was led by the largest vertical of communication, as well as hi-tech and media verticals, according to the company.