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Chandra Grahan (or lunar eclipse) from October 28-29. This is a phenomenon where the moon will be covered by the sun’s shadow and will appear blood red. As the lunar eclipse will occur in the sign of Aries, it will also create a rare conjunction between three planets, the moon, Rahu, and Jupiter. The effects of this astral connection will be felt by all the zodiac signs! Read on to find out…

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Romanian Air Force after thundering through the sky above the Fetesti air base, as NATO bolsters its military presence in member country Romania, bordering Ukraine. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, NATO has stepped up its efforts to boost the alliance's southeastern flank defences by sending additional battlegroups to the region. NATO has also intensified its joint drills along the defence bloc's wider eastern flank — which encompasses eight member countries — spanning from Estonia and Latvia bordering Russia in the east to Romania and Bulgaria on the Black Sea. The most recent joint exercise in the region — held between October 16 to 20 — for the first time brought together French and Romanian airmen and their planes.

By Sophie Yu and Brenda Goh

Ritesh Srivastava, Founder & CEO, FREED, says “I would advise consumers that it does not give you points to own four or five credit cards. The key is to identify your needs. What is it that you will have the ability to pay in full at the end of the month? Just own those many credit cards and keep one for rainy day expenses but as long as you are financially disciplined. Credit can be a great asset for an individual, but if not handled wisely, can soon turn into a big debt trap.” How many credit cards do you own? I own about four credit cards but I use two credit cards very frequently.So, I may own four, but I only use two credit cards when it comes to running any charges on it.

Byron Wien, the longtime market strategist whose annual list of “10 Surprises” made him one of the most influential voices on Wall Street during a career at Blackstone Inc. and Morgan Stanley, has died. He was 90.

El Salvador has introduced a $1,000 (Rs 83,240) fee for passengers traveling from Africa or India as part of its efforts to address irregular migration through the Central American nation, according to a Bloomberg report. The decision, announced by El Salvador's port authority on October 20, mandates that individuals using passports from India or more than 50 African nations will be subject to this fee. The collected funds are earmarked for the enhancement of the country's primary international airport.

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has modified instructions for booking air tickets on the Government account in respect of Leave Travel Concession (LTC).

White House Commission for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Affairs (AANHPI) has approved a recommendation to issue employment authorization cards and travel documents at the initial stage of Green Card applications. If approved by US President Joe Biden, this proposal would provide much-needed relief to countless foreign professionals, especially Indians who face Green Card wait times stretching into decades. The recommendation suggests that the US Department of Homeland Security's US Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS USCIS) should grant EADs and travel documents to individuals with approved I-140 employment-based visa petitions in the EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 categories, who have been waiting in the visa backlog for five or more years, regardless of their adjustment of status application status. The Green Card, also known as the Permanent Resident Card, is a crucial document granting immigrants the privilege of residing in the United States permanently. The Green Card application process involves multiple stages, beginning with employers filing I-140 applications, followed by the adjustment of status (I-485). At the I-485 stage, applicants currently receive their Employment Authorization Card (EAD) and Advance Parole travel documents, enabling them to work for any employer until their Green Card application is fully processed. This recommendation was proposed by Ajay Jain Bhutoria, a prominent Indian American community leader and a member of the White House Commission for AANHPI. The validity of these EAD and travel documents should extend until the final stage of their Green Card application is processed. This recommendation has been accepted by the Commission.

Rahul Dravid, the present head coach, has the option to reapply. However, he may prefer a return to his Indian Premier League (IPL) commitments. A change in leadership could offer players a fresh perspective, particularly after the physical and mental toll of a demanding ODI World Cup schedule, involving extensive travel across the nation, clocking over 10,000 kilometres.

Jaya, a female street dog from Varanasi, is about to embark on a journey to a new country with her new owner from the Netherlands. Meral Bontenbel, a native of Amsterdam, fell in love with Jaya during a visit to Varanasi and decided to bring her home as a pet. Bontenbel shared her experience, saying, «I traveled to Varanasi to explore the city.

World Cup Cricket Match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium today i.e. on 27 October. Pakistan vs South Africa Chennai ODI is a day-night match and will start at 2 p.m The extended service will be available on the Green and Blue line.

passports from India or any one of more than 50 African nations will be obliged to pay the fee, El Salvador’s port authority said in a statement on its website dated October 20. The money raised will be used to improve the nation’s main international airport, the authority added. El Salvador President Nayib Bukele this week met Brian Nichols, US assistant secretary of state for Western Hemisphere affairs, to discuss “efforts to address irregular migration," among other topics.

Armenia's IT industry has been experiencing tremendous growth and development and local startups including firms dealing with Artificial Intelligence are seeking active partnerships with Indian counterparts and open chapters in South Asia’s biggest market. Armenia has emerged as an attractive destination for technology companies and startups, thanks to its favorable business environment, skilled workforce and supportive government initiatives, local industry experts told ET. Armenia is home to some of the most industry disrupting startups in the medical crypto, AI, and design fields. With a large pool of tech talent and a history of noteworthy astrophysicists and chess grandmasters, it is no surprise that there are so many successful innovative tech startups.

Also Read:We Flew Cheap Airlines to and From Europe to See if You Should, Too Among these features is Google's Price graph, which offers information on current flight prices, allowing you to gauge whether they are below, within, or above historical average prices for the same route. Furthermore, Google Flights offers a "Date Grid" that presents prices on a date-by-date basis, enabling users to make well-informed choices.

financial planning, particularly because it helps mitigate losses. That’s the reason why financial experts always tout the benefits of both life and health insurance. But, are these policies merely for resident Indians or do non-resident Indians (NRIs) also need them? Many NRIs are unsure about this.

Bain’s Australian office has delayed the start dates of its roughly two dozen new joiners until as late as October next year and will not confirm when they commence until “early 2024”, a sign the strategy consulting firm remains uncertain about its future workload.

A strike has shut down all shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, interrupting exports of grain and other goods from Canada and the United States via the Great Lakes to the rest the world

Southwest Airlines earned $193 million in the third quarter, 30% less than its profit a year ago

By Granth Vanaik

A slide in big tech weighed on stocks, while Treasury yields fell as economic data reinforced the case for a United States Federal Reserve pause next week — with traders betting the central bank is most likely done with rate hikes.