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Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for November 1, 2024. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7cfIlHR

Delhi Capitals have announced the retention of key players as they gear up for the upcoming season. Following thorough evaluations and strategic discussions, they have decided to retain Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, and Abishek Porel ahead of this year's mega auction. Speaking on the occasion, team Chairman and co-owner Kiran Kumar Grandhi said, "I'm satisfied with our retentions and believe we have a strong and balanced core around which we aim to build the rest of our squad. The mega auction is always an exciting and dynamic experience that often throws up surprises. I wish all franchises and players the very best. I am confident that we will be able to put together a robust and terrific squad capable of winning the trophy," according to the press release from Delhi Capitals. Team co-owner Parth Jindal added, "In Axar, Kuldeep, Tristan, and Abishek, we have the ideal blend of experience and youth, and I am very pleased with our retentions. I would...

White House rivals Donald Trump and Kamala Harris launched a frantic last week of election campaigning Wednesday, with the Democrat having to distance herself from comments by President Joe Biden that appeared to label Trump supporters "garbage." Harris traveled to North Carolina and onward to Pennsylvania, focusing again on two of seven battleground states that could determine who wins the closest election in modern US history. Republican Trump will also be in North Carolina on Wednesday -- in the town of Rocky Mount, about an hour's drive from Harris's Raleigh rally -- and will then head to Wisconsin, where he will appear alongside US sports star Brett Favre. Trump is expected to reject the election result if he loses, with the Republican already seizing on isolated irregularities caught by election officials to amplify his claims of widespread "cheating." On Wednesday, Harris had hoped to be basking in the afterglow of a speech attended by tens of tho...

The tussle between the Centre and the Delhi government over not implementing Ayushman Bharat escalated on Wednesday with Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena hitting out at AAP chief and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, claiming that he had deprived people of the benefits of the healthcare scheme to prevent the "false model" promoted by him from getting "exposed".  In a lengthy post on X in Hindi, Mr Saxena said he does not pay attention to Mr Kejriwal's baseless statements but was forced to do so this time because it concerned the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, which benefits crores of Indians.  "You have kept lakhs of people of Delhi deprived of this scheme till now only because of the fear that its implementation may reveal the truth of the false health model being promoted by you and your habit of taking false credit for everything may get exposed," Mr Saxena claimed, adding that Mr Kejriwal had opposed Ayushman Bharat because h...

A Belgian paraglider was killed after colliding with another paraglider mid-air in Himachal Pradesh's Bir-Billing as his parachute failed to open after the crash, officials said on Wednesday. The accident took place on Tuesday, four days ahead of the week-long paragliding World Cup 2024 commencing in Bir-Billing in Kangra district on November 2. The two paragliders collided mid-air, leading to the death of Feyarets, a Belgian, while the other paraglider from Poland sustained injuries. Feyarets was a free-flying paraglider in his mid-60s, the officials said. Ten paragliders were flying simultaneously and two of them crashed with each other mid-air. Feyarets died as his reserved parachute did not open after the crash, Vinay Dhiman, Deputy Director, Tourism, Kangra, told PTI. Chances of accidents increase when free-fliers venture into high-risk zones or inner valleys with little knowledge of the topography and local wind conditions, Mr Dhiman said, adding, "We are in the proc...

Nawab Malik, now the official candidate of the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party, told NDTV today that the allegations now levelled at him were "irresponsible" and the verdicts in the cases would vindicate him. His response was to the remarks of senior BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, who had called him a "terrorist". "These are irresponsible statements. Nawab Malik was never a terrorist nor was ever with any terrorist or any criminal. Nawab Malik has been in politics in this country for 50 years," Mr Malik told NDTV in an exclusive interview.  Some people think giving such comments would help increase their vote bank but it actually has the opposite effect, he said. "Now the matter is sub judice, so I can't obviously discuss it. Once the verdict comes, everything will be clear," he added. Mr Malik was arrested by central agencies in an alleged  money laundering case involving mafia don Dawood Ibrahim and his associates Chhota...

​It was widely reported that Elon Musk had a tryst with Nicole Shanahan which led her then-husband, Google co-founder Sergey Brin, to file for divorce. Shanahan denied the affair but admitted to having sex with Elon. The NYT report said during that time Elon Musk wanted to have a baby with Shanahan through IVF and offered to donate sperm but she refused. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UQwCF90

Graham 'Dingo' Dinkelman, a popular YouTuber and conservationist known as South Africa's Steve Irwin, has died following an extremely poisonous snake bite. The tragic incident occurred about a month ago when 44-year-old Dinkelman was attacked by a cobra. He had serious side effects from the bite, such as anaphylactic shock, which required him to be put in an induced coma and given potent sedatives. Kirsty, his wife, confirmed his death on Saturday. Dinkelman was devoted to wildlife protection and a father of three children. Many admirers and followers were shocked to learn of his passing. "Dingo fought incredibly hard throughout this very difficult period. We know that he was fighting to be here with us, and we are so grateful for this," Kirsty told The Metro. "Sadly, despite his strength and resilience, my beloved husband passed away peacefully today, surrounded by his family." She too thanked well-wishers for their support. "Today is one mont...

San Francisco 49ers' Nick Bosa faced criticism for wearing a MAGA hat during an interview post the team's win over Dallas. According to NFL rules, players are banned from displaying political messages on uniforms. While Bosa’s performance remains stellar, his political stance could potentially lead to penalties as NFL's policies on political expressions might come into play. from Times of India https://ift.tt/weGuFVO

A men's rights activist, known as Kish Siff on social media platform X, shared screenshots of a conversation with a potential matrimonial match who became irate upon learning his actual salary was Rs 3 lakh per annum, not Rs 30 lakh as previously stated.  Kish, whose bio describes him as a counsellor at the men's rights NGO Save Indian Family Foundation, initially claimed his income was a "typo error." In his post on X, Mr Siff explained that the woman had been eager for an early engagement until he clarified his actual salary.  He agreed to an engagement in mid-November and revealed that his profile mistakenly listed an extra zero, showing Rs 30 LPA instead of Rs 3 LPA. Screenshots show the woman reacting with anger and using language he described as too offensive to repeat. 𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗼 𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 🤔 pic.twitter.com/K4TDGPrqm3 — Kish Siff (@KishwarSiff) October 26, 2024 In ...

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole today said that he was "friends" with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut amid reports of tension between the two allies. "I am friends with Sanjay Raut. I don't understand why people create disputes between us," said Mr Patole at NDTV Marathi's Jahirnama event. Terse remarks by Mr Patole and Mr Raut amid the delay in the seat-sharing announcement for the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra triggered the rift buzz. To a veiled swipe of Sanjay Raut where he said the Congress leaders are "not capable of taking decisions", Mr Patole shot back, "If Sanjay Raut is controlling Uddhav Thackeray, that is their issue. We have the responsibility of telling the reality of our leaders and we are doing that. We do not want to speak anything on what Sanjay Raut does." Other Congress leaders, however, played down the statements insisting that talks were going smoothly. During the event, Mr Patole also a...

Jordynne Grace lost her Knockouts World Championship title to Masha Slammovich at Bound For Glory 2024 after holding it for over 250 days. Her TNA contract expires in January 2025, leading to speculations of her potential move to WWE. However, no confirmed information supports this yet. The next few months will reveal more about her future plans. from Times of India https://ift.tt/L3m8qKH

Security forces in north Kashmir's Baramulla district have intensified their search for terrorists involved in an ambush that killed two soldiers and two civilian porters. The operation spans several regions, following recent attacks attributed to the Pakistan-backed PAFF. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has promised strong retaliation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qJ2YPIU

An over-three-decade-old issue is set to be resolved with the Assam Rifles and the Mizoram government arriving at an agreement for the paramilitary force to move out of its battalion headquarters in the heart of the state capital, Aizawl, to an area 15 km from the city.  In 1988, 12 civilians had been killed by personnel from the Assam Rifles and the state government, led by then chief minister Laldenga, had demanded that the force shift out of the capital.  On Saturday, Chief Minister Lalduhoma said the Assam Rifles will start moving out of the Aizawl headquarters in April to a base in Zokhawsang, about 15 km from the city. He said a memorandum of agreement (MoA) was signed at Mizoram House in New Delhi on Wednesday.   The signatories to the agreement are Vanlaldina Fanai, Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Mizoram, and Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, the Director General of Assam Rifles.  Mr Lalduhoma said the MoA will come into effect from April...

Nvidia dethroned Apple as the world's most valuable company on Friday, following a record-setting rally in the stock powered by an insatiable demand for its new supercomputing AI chips. Nvidia's stock market value briefly touched $3.53 trillion, while that of Apple was $3.52 trillion, according to data from LSEG. In June, Nvidia briefly became the world's most valuable company, before it was overtaken by Microsoft and Apple. The tech trio's market capitalizations have been neck-and-neck for several months. Microsoft's market value stood at $3.20 trillion. Nvidia's stock has risen about 18% so far in October, with a string of gains coming after OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, announced a funding round of $6.6 billion. Nvidia provides chips used to train so-called foundation models such as OpenAI's GPT-4. "More companies are now embracing artificial intelligence in their everyday tasks and demand remains strong for Nvidia chips," said Russ Mo...

In Missouri's St. Louis County, an elderly man was forced to leave his home after his daughter discovered he was living in squalor with 175 cats. The daughter gained access to the house after her mother passed away, revealing the deplorable conditions. The daughter said a relative came to stay with their parents who blocked everyone's entry to the house and that went on for years. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZbUunLI

Mayank Yadav should be on the plane to Australia if Mohammed Shami is not available for selection, asserted Brett Lee, one of the most devastatingly destructive bowlers, who has high hopes from the Indian pace sensation on the true, bouncy wickets Down Under. Aiming to qualify for a third successive World Test Championship (WTC) final, India will be travelling to Australia next month to defend the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and doubts remain over seasoned seamer Shami's selection in the squad for the five-match Test series. "I can tell you that batters are okay when you bowl that 135-140 kmph speed, but when you bowl high 150s, I don't care who it is, no one wants to face that." "He looks like someone who is a complete package, if Mohammed Shami is not ready, at least get him (Mayank) in the squad. I think he would do pretty well on these Australian wickets," Lee told Fox Cricket. Shami has not played since featuring in the final of the ODI World Cup last Nov...

14-year-old Sewell Setzer III knew that Daenerys Targaryen, a chatbot based on a character of Game of Thrones, was not a real person but he developed an emotional attachment and used to text the bot constantly. On his last day of his life too, he messaged Dany: "I miss you, baby sister." “I miss you too, sweet brother,” the chatbot replied. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IkMyhvU

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that declaring the historic Jama Masjid a "protected monument" would have a "substantial Impact" and no steps have been taken in this regard so far. In an affidavit filed in response to PILs on the issue, the ASI said once a monument is declared a protected monument, certain regulations and prohibitions in the area around it come into force. It further said that although the Mughal-era Jama Masjid is currently under the protection and guardianship of the Delhi Waqf Board, the ASI has been undertaking conservation and preservation work there. A bench headed by Justice Prathiba M Singh orally said it was not inclined to declare Jama Masjid a "protected monument" in view of the stand of the ASI and ordered the petitioners to file their notes with respect to the steps that should be taken for the protection of the historic structure. "They (ASI) are saying there is a hesit...

A viral video has sparked outrage after showing a young girl riding a scooter with her father as the pillion rider. The girl, wearing a school uniform, was not wearing a helmet. The clip, purportedly from Maharashtra, has ignited a debate about road safety and parental responsibility. The video has raked in 4.9 million views since being shared online.  The caption of the video reads, "Shocking visuals from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Insider (@aurangabadinsider) Netizens have condemned the father's actions, arguing that he should prioritize his daughter's safety and that of others on the road. A user asked, "Where is the helmet, sir? Na khud pehna na beti ko pehnaya hai (Neither has he worn it, nor have made his daughter wear it)." Another user commented, "Arrest the father," while a third said, "That's the reason so m...

Titan introduces the Crown Collection of premium smartwatches in India, blending aesthetic designs for both men and women. Models include Titan Elixir, Titan Valerie, Titan Maestro, and Titan Heritage, priced from Rs 9,995 to Rs 13,995. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tKhFUem

​"100%. Yeah, for sure. Why not? Look, she's been very clear—she's going to work with Republicans. She's not an ideologue, and that's key. She talks about it all the time. She wants to be a problem-solver. She's open-minded and willing to collaborate," Cuban said as he finally gave the answer to whether Kamala Harris will work with Elon Musk if she wins the election. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IjXBpih

Shraddha Kapoor is basking in the stupendous success of Stree 2 , which has emerged as the highest grossing Hindi film of all time. At the NDTV World Summit, she was asked to share the biggest compliment she received for her Stree 2 performance. Shraddha said, "I had a lovely conversation with Tabu Ma'am. She sent me a personalized perfume which has "Stree" written over it. We had a lovely conversation. She is one of the iconic actors of our time. She made me feel proud, empowered." Earlier this month, the actress paid a visit to the Sai Baba Mandir in Shirdi in Mumbai to celebrate the film's 50-day run in  theatres. Dressed in a yellow salwar suit, the actress looked vibrant. Shraddha shared pictures from the temple on her Instagram stories. The Instagram handle of Shree Saibaba Sansthan Trust Shirdi also shared pictures of Shraddha Kapoor visiting the place. She was welcomed at the temple by the staff members.  After 34 days of its release, the movie ...

SpaceX opposes interference claims by Omnispace in an FCC filing, deeming their technical analyses flawed and defending its direct-to-cellular service. Arguing for the public benefits, SpaceX seeks to emphasize that Omnispace's assertions lack support and aim to undermine competition. from Times of India https://ift.tt/EQTjCVD

India's biggest group of retail distributors has asked the antitrust authority to investigate three quick commerce companies - Zomato's Blinkit, Swiggy and Zepto - for alleged predatory pricing, a letter showed on Sunday. Quick commerce is a new shopping rage in India, with companies promising deliveries of anything from groceries to electronics within 10 minutes, reshaping how Indians shop and challenging e-commerce giants such as Amazon. In a letter dated Oct. 18, All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF), which represents 400,000 retail distributors of major companies including Nestle and Hindustan Unilever, told the antitrust body quick commerce firms were practising predatory pricing - or offering deep discounts and selling below cost to lure customers. Zomato's Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy, which runs the Instamart delivery service and is backed by SoftBank, did not respond to Reuters queries. The letter said several consumer goods companies were ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping called this week for troops to strengthen their preparedness for war, state media reported today, just days after Beijing staged large-scale military drills around Taiwan. Xi made his comments while visiting a brigade of the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force on Thursday, according to state-run broadcaster CCTV. Xi said the military should "comprehensively strengthen training and preparation for war, (and) ensure troops have solid combat capabilities", state media CCTV reported. Soldiers must "enhance their strategic deterrent and combat capability," Xi said. China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, has stepped up its shows of force around the self-ruled island in recent years. On Monday, Beijing had deployed fighter jets, drones, warships and coast guard vessels to encircle Taiwan -- its fourth round of large-scale war games around the democratic island in just over two years. China's communist leaders have ...

A senior bureaucrat and a former RJD MLA have been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate for their involvement in an alleged tender scam in the Bihar power ministry.  Sanjeev Hans, an IAS officer from the Bihar cadre, was the principal secretary of the state energy department but was transferred to the general administration department in August after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out the first round of searches in this case. Officials said Gulab Yadav, a former MLA from Jhanjarpur, was a close associate of Hans. The ED had carried out multiple raids at premises linked to Hans and Yadav and the last round of searches was conducted on Thursday. Hans was arrested from Patna on Friday while Yadav was taken into custody from Delhi under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The money laundering case by the agency is based on a first information report registered by Bihar police.  Hans had also been accused of sexually exploiting a woman on t...

Harmanpreet Kaur was on Thursday retained as India captain for the three Women's ODIs against New Zealand while the selectors also picked four uncapped players for the series starting October 24. Days after India's early exit from the T20 World Cup, questions were raised about Harmanpreet's future as captain after another failure in an ICC event. However, the selectors have decided to stick with her for the moment. The games against New Zealand in Ahmedabad will also mark the start of preparations for the ODI World Cup which India hosts next year. Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh , 21, was not available for the series as it was coinciding with her 12th standard board exams, said the BCCI in a statement. Asha Sobhana was not considered due to injury while all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar has been rested. The uncapped players who were part of the India A squad in Australia recently have been given an opportunity and they include Tejal Hasabnis , Sayali Satgare and Priya Mishra...

K Marigowda resigned as chairman of Mysore Urban Development Authority citing health issues and following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's request. He emphasized loyalty to the CM and denied stepping down due to the ongoing investigation related to the allotment of residential sites to the CM's wife. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DuE5XYz

The rain played spoilsport in more ways than one on Day 1 of the first Test between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Consistent rain throughout the day led to play being called off without a ball being bowled or even the toss taking place on Day 1. However, even though the rain stopped at times, there was another technological issue that further held back play. The hawk-eye system – crucial in the working of the Decision Review System (DRS) – could not be formatted into the ground due to the rain. As revealed by former India cricketer-turned-pundit Saba Karim on air, the hawk-eye system can only be implemented and formatted into the ground once the covers are removed. Rain prior to the game, as well as during Day 1, meant that the formatting process could not take place. The formatting takes about an hour and a half, as per Saba Karim. At no point during the day did the covers stay removed for such a long duration, making start of play next to impo...

Inmates of Karnataka's Kalaburgi jail are getting VIP treatment, indicate videos which are being widely circulated on social media. Photos and videos, not independently verified by NDTV, show them having easy access to smart phones and marijuana.  In one video, a prisoner is seen making a video call to friends using his smart phone. Other prisoners are seen posing for selfies while smoking marijuana. Malini Krishnamurthy, Director General of Police in charge of the state's prisons, assured that the matter will be investigated. Such incidents coming to light frequently, the authorities have ordered a preliminary inquiry, she said.  "There is already an FIR registered. We will investigate if there is any role involving the police officers as well. We will take action accordingly.... We are working towards putting an end to this," she added. Actor Darshan, accused in a murder case, was recently caught enjoying VIP treatment at Parappana Agrahara prison in Bengaluru....

Bengaluru-based quick commerce platform Zepto has found itself in controversy after sending an unsolicited and inappropriate notification to a customer in India's Silicon Valley. The notification sent to customer Pallavi Pareek read, "I miss you, Pallavi. Says i-Pill emergency contraceptive pill," accompanied by three teary-eyed emoticons. Ms Pareek quickly took a screenshot of the notification and voiced her concerns on LinkedIn, highlighting several issues with the message. "First of all, I have never ordered an emergency pill from you. Even if I had, you should realize that this is not something that should be described as missing me or that I should be missing it," Ms Pareek wrote on LinkedIn, tagging Zepto and Zepto Cares. She questioned, "Are you suggesting that I need to take an emergency contraceptive?" and added, "Why am I receiving this when I never placed an order with you?" As a professional focused on workplace sexual harassm...

The Pentagon said Sunday it will deploy a high-altitude anti-missile system and its US military crew to Israel to help the ally protect itself from potential Iranian missile attacks. At the direction of US President Joe Biden, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin "authorized the deployment of a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery and associated crew of US military personnel to Israel to help bolster Israel's air defenses following Iran's unprecedented attacks against Israel on April 13 and again on October 1," Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder said in a statement. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/8HhSxJU

Legendary actor and recent recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award , Mithun Chakraborty , recently shared the challenges he faced early in his career. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, he recalled a time when many female actors were hesitant to work with him, except for Zeenat Aman , who supported him during this difficult phase. The veteran star recalled that despite receiving a National Award for his first film, he experienced a significant lull in his career. He noted, "Bohot rukawatein bhi thi (There were many obstacles). I was going ahead in life at a great speed, so obstacles were inevitable." He revealed that during this tough period, several actresses were advised not to work with him. "I didn't want to bow down to that lull, I had decided that if I had to lose, then at least I'll battle it out, that I'll not just give up," he said. Mithun Chakraborty further revealed that Zeenat Aman played a crucial role in changing this situation. He exp...

Farooq Abdullah prepares to represent the National Conference (NC) in the Rajya Sabha as his son Omar Abdullah is set to lead the new J&K government. Following the recent assembly elections where NC secured 42 seats, the party reaches a consensus to send Farooq to the Upper House. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Sokx2nz

India has expressed grave "concern" over the abysmal conflict situation in West Asia as Israel intensifies its resolve targeting Hezbollah hideouts. New Delhi issued a statement today after UN peacekeepers stationed in south Lebanon came under fire from Israeli forces. Among the UN peacekeepers stationed in Lebanon, there are approximately 900 Indian soldiers. It is important to note that they were not at the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon or UNIFIL headquarters at the time it was attacked by Israeli forces. Besides the soldiers, there are around 25 staff officers, including medical experts deployed there. "We are concerned at the deteriorating security situation along the Blue Line," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement, adding that "We continue to monitor the situation very closely." New Delhi underscored the importance it attaches to United Nations' peacekeeping initiatives saying UN premises cannot be allowed to be targe...

Liquor smugglers in Bihar assaulted a police team sent to arrest a wanted criminal in Katihar district, critically injuring a sub-inspector. The attackers attempted to snatch police rifles, forcing the team to retreat. Raids are ongoing to apprehend those involved. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fRUD6qn

Kate Middleton has ceased mediating between Prince William and Prince Harry. After completing preventive chemotherapy, she is now prioritizing her health and family. Tensions persist within the royal family, with minimal communication between Harry, Meghan, and the palace. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SCwaN6c

'Welcome', a one word SMS from the then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to the then Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata led to shifting the Tata Nano project from West Bengal to Gujarat way back in 2008. PM Modi had sent the SMS to Mr Tata when the industrialist was addressing a press conference in Kolkata announcing the exit of Tata Nano project from West Bengal after violent protests led by Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee. "When Ratan Tata said in a press conference in Kolkata that they are leaving West Bengal, I sent him a short SMS saying 'welcome'. And now you can see what a Re 1 (worth) SMS can do," PM Modi had said inaugurating the Tata Nano plant at Sanand in 2010 built at an investment of Rs 2,000 crore. Mr Tata had announced the exit of the Nano project from West Bengal on October 3, 2008 and declared that the plant would be set up at Sanand in Gujarat within the next four days. PM Modi had then said many countries were keen to off...

A stunning timelapse video taken by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick aboard the International Space Station has revealed the sheer scale of Hurricane Milton's fury. Shot on Tuesday from the window of the Dragon Endeavor, the footage shows the space station orbiting above the powerful storm in the Gulf of Mexico. Mr Dominick, currently residing in the docked Dragon Endeavor, awaits its detachment and return to Earth.  Endeavour initially transported Mr Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Alexander Grebenkin (Roscosmos) to space in March. Its return to Earth, initially scheduled for October 7, has been delayed due to Hurricane Milton's trajectory. As a result, Endeavour will now undock from the ISS on October 13. ''Timelapse flying by Hurricane Milton about 2 hours ago. 1/6400 sec exposure, 14mm, ISO 500, 0.5-sec interval, 30fps,'' he captioned the video. See the tweet here: Timelapse flying by Hurricane Milton about 2 hours ago. 1/6400 sec exposur...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce confirmed their relationship in September 2023, with Swift attending key Chiefs games. Kelce's performance trends show higher stats with Swift present. Fans and analysts are keenly monitoring whether her attendance impacts his on-field performance amid the Chiefs' bid for another Super Bowl. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OJ7xWot

Amazon has mandated a return to a five-day office workweek, citing young employees' need for in-office mentorship. This policy, defended by HR chief Beth Galetti, seeks a return to pre-pandemic norms with some flexibility. CEO Andy Jassy emphasized the benefits of office collaboration while some employees expressed concerns over commuting and work-life balance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/pl8dzVw

French authorities have ordered Omar bin Laden, a son of dead Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, to leave the country over posts on social media, France's interior minister announced on Tuesday. Born in Saudi Arabia, where he spent his early years, Omar bin Laden, 43, has also lived in Sudan and Afghanistan. He left his father at the age of 19 and eventually settled in Normandy in northern France in 2016, taking up painting. France's new interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, said on X (former Twitter) that Omar bin Laden had lived in the department of Orne in Normandy as a spouse of a British national. The minister said that the jihadist's son "posted comments on his social networks in 2023 that advocated terrorism." "As a result, the prefect of Orne issued an order to leave French territory," Retailleau said. "The courts have confirmed the legality of this decision taken in the interests of national security," he added. The interior ministe...

Election results for Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir polls will be counted on Tuesday. Exit polls have predicted a sweeping win for the Congress in Haryana, adding that the National Conference-Congress alliance will emerge as the largest party in Jammu and Kashmir.  If the exit polls predictions hold true , it will be a big setback for the BJP since the losses in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.  Warning: The exit polls do not always get it right. They have been way off the mark in the past. The most recent example being the general elections.  Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday exuded confidence in forming a government "alone", saying, they have "all the arrangements." The single-phase polling for 90 Assembly Constituencies in Haryana concluded peacefully on Saturday across more than 20,000 polling stations and recorded a final voter turnout of 65.65 percent. Omar Abdullah on Saturday dismissed the exit poll results for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly e...

A Canadian woman's viral post on X has ignited a heated debate, alleging she was fired from Tim Hortons for speaking out against discriminatory hiring practices. She claimd the company favoured Indian immigrants, sparking concerns over diversity and inclusion. According to the X post shared by Klaus Arminius with over 4.5 million views, the woman claimed Indian managers exclusively hired fellow Indian immigrants, creating an unfair work environment. When she confronted the management, her concerns were met with dismissal. This incident comes amidst Canada's immigration surge and the Trudeau government's introduction of new restrictions. Here is the post: Canada: A Canadian woman was fired from @TimHortons after calling out the management for hiring only Indians This woman noticed Indian managers of Tim Hortons were hiring only other Indian immigrants; when she confronted the discriminatory hiring, she was fired. pic.twitter.com/Gii2QTRpkt — Klaus Arminius (@Klaus_Ar...

The Indian cricket team finally notched their first win of the Women's T20 World Cup as it defeated Pakistan by six wickets. India chased down a 106-run target with seven balls to spare. Despite the win, India's run-rate is below Pakistan and they are sitting fourth in the Group A points table. New Zealand, Australia and Pakistan are the top three teams. The top two teams will enter the semi-finals.  For India to qualify, they must win their next two matches against Sri Lanka and Australia. They will go through to the semi-finals if they have better run-rate. If India lose one of the next two matches, they would hope New Zealand to lose two of their next three matches and Pakistan to lose one of their next two matches. Then again the run-rate will be in consideration. India's next match against Sri Lanka is crucial as it will be good chance to increase run-rate.    Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur struck a vital 24-ball 29 as India eked out a six-wicket win over traditi...