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Kedia Advisory - Crude oil yesterday settled lower by 1.68% at 5,145 as investors reacted to concerns over a potential supply surplus and renewed trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasted that the global oil market could face a surplus of up to 4 million barrels per day in 2026, significantly higher than earlier estimates, amid rising output from OPEC+ and sluggish demand growth. The ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute, with both nations imposing ne ...Read More >
Congress released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, announcing names for five constituencies - Narkatiaganj, Kishanganj, Kasba, Purnia and Gaya Town. As per the list, Shaswat Kedar Pandey will contest from Narkatiaganj, while Qamrul Hoda has been fielded from Kishanganj. Irfan Alam, Jitender Yadav and Mohan Shrivasta will contest from Kasba, Purnia and Gaya Town respectively. Congress had released its first list of candidates on October 17 of 48 candidate ...Read More >
Patna: Popular Bhojpuri singer and actor Khesari Lal Yadav joined the RJD on Thursday along with his wife, Chanda Devi, saying that the entire state wants a change in the govt."Bihar earnestly wants a change... Ek baar badalne ki jarurat hai (there is a need to change the govt once)," Khesari told reporters, adding that he joined the party because he wants to be part of this change. He said Bihar urgently needs to launch steps to check large-scale migration so that families stay together.Khesari ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The govt has approved the changes proposed for the evaluation pattern of SSLC and II PU exams starting from 2025-26 academic year. These include reducing pass marks to 33 from the existing 35 and inclusion of internal assessment to calculate the overall passing score.The move will provide a level-playing field for Karnataka students as several other states and central boards like Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) have fixed 33% as pass marks. The state govt notified the draf ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu is bracing for widespread rainfall and thunderstorms through October 19, with heavy showers predicted for coastal and interior districts, including the Western Ghats. Chennai anticipates moderate rain and thunderstorms, with temperatures around 31-32°C. Residents are advised to remain alert to sudden storm activity. Tamil Nadu is likely to experience partly cloudy skies with moderate rain and thunderstorms across Chennai and several interior districts. Daytime temperatures in the cap ...Read More >
Kerala districts are experiencing heavy rainfall and flooding, with an orange alert issued for six districts and Lakshadweep. Idukki district is severely affected by flooding and mudslides, leading to residents being shifted to relief camps. Water levels have risen in several dams, prompting the opening of spillway shutters. Heavy rain continued to batter the high-range areas of several districts in Kerala on Sunday and many low-lying regions experienced flooding. The India Meteorological Depa ...Read More >
China Eastern Airlines will resume flights from Shanghai to Delhi starting November 9, marking the restart of commercial air travel between China and India after a five-year hiatus. This development follows positive shifts in diplomatic relations. IndiGo is also launching daily non-stop flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou.China Eastern Airlines is resuming flight operations from Shanghai to Delhi from November 9 onwards, following changes in the diplomatic relations between the neighbouring na ...Read More >
After Shaw's post on Wednesday asking ministers to hold GBA accountable for "shoddy and slow" work, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, who had earlier taken a conciliatory tone, lashed out over her remarks Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's comments on Bengaluru's poor infrastructure has triggered a political backlash, with Karnataka ministers closing ranks against her criticism and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) using the opportunity to target the Congress government. After Shaw's p ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a low pressure system will form over the southeast Bay of Bengal on October 24. The system moves northwest and may intensify. Meteorologists detect cyclonic circulation over the Comorin region. Satellite images reveal dense cloud buildup and active convection over the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. These signs point to a developing weather system. IMD expects the system to strengthen into a depression. Rainfall may reach Odisha, West Beng ...Read More >
Special security measures have been implemented at key markets, crowded public places, and commercial hubs with high foot traffic. Delhi Police has deployed an adequate number of personnel across all districts, assisted by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) as force multipliers to strengthen on-ground security. To manage heavy vehicular movement during the festive rush, the Delhi Traffic Police has deployed maximum manpower to regulate traffic, ensure pedestrian safety, and maintain public conv ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A flurry of political activity was witnessed in Nuapada on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras on Saturday,with BJP candidate Jay Dholakia and Congress nominee Ghasiram Majhi, among others, filing their nominations for the Nov 11 bypoll.Jay Dholakia, son of late BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia, led a massive procession from Khariar Road to the district magistrate's office, joined by over 10,000 supporters and senior BJP leaders. State BJP president Manmohan Samal, former president Basant ...Read More >
Ayodhya's Deepotsav this year will be a spectacular blend of tradition and technology. Over 1,100 indigenous drones will illuminate the skies, recreating scenes from the Ramayana. This will be complemented by mesmerizing 3-D holographic laser shows. More than 26 lakh earthen lamps will also light up the ghats of Ram Ki Paidi, promising a grand celebration for devotees. This year's Deepotsav in Ayodhya promises a stunning fusion of tradition and technology, with 1,100 indigenous drones lighting ...Read More >
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah advised caution against 'sanatanis' and the RSS. He stated they historically opposed B R Ambedkar and his Constitution. Siddaramaiah highlighted an incident where a shoe was thrown at the Chief Justice of India as evidence of 'sanatani' and orthodox elements. He emphasized Ambedkar's role in social transformation and the importance of following his ideals. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged people to avoid the company of 'sanatanis' and ...Read More >
The mini truck plunged into a 200-foot-deep gorge, officials said. Mumbai: At least eight persons were killed and 15 others injured when a speeding mini truck fell into a gorge in Maharashtra's Nandurbar district on Saturday, police said. The incident occurred around 10.30 am in the Chandsaili ghat section within the jurisdiction of Taloda police station. A mini truck with about 40 persons on board was returning from a pilgrimage site when its driver lost control of the vehicle, an official ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan as a crucial step towards empowering tribal communities to assert their rights and build self-reliant futures. The initiative aims to foster active participation in national development, ensuring all tribal regions benefit from growth and that villages become self-respecting. New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the government's Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan is a step towards empowering tribal communities to speak up for the ...Read More >
Chennai: The state govt introduced a bill in the state assembly on Wednesday to amend the Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019, aiming to simplify norms for establishing private universities.Under the proposed amendment, brownfield universities can be established by converting existing colleges into universities, a provision not available in the current Act, which only allowed the establishment of private universities afresh. The bill noted that "of late, existing private colleges in the st ...Read More >
Mumbai: Although cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray are yet to announce a formal alliance for the BMC polls, UBT MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday said the parties will ally together for the polls to the Thane Municipal Corporation and will win with at least 75 seats.He was responding to the BJP's slogan in Thane, "Abki Baar 70 paar" (this time we will cross 70)."The SS UBT and MNS will contest Thane and we will come to power. Our slogan is that we will cross 75 seats. Two Thackerays will create a storm, ...Read More >
AICC general secretary Ghulam Ahmed Mir (left), Congress state chief Subhankar Sarkar (second from right) and chairman of Congress SIR committee Prasenjit Bose (right) along with other leaders at a news meet at Bidhan Bhavan on Saturday The Telegraph The Congress, which had trained its guns on the BJP in Bihar over the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, is now set to hold the Trinamool Congress to scrutiny in Bengal. Both the Congress and the Trinamool Congress are constituen ...Read More >
In New Delhi, the air quality crisis remains a pressing issue. Recently, the Supreme Court has allowed the use of eco-friendly crackers for Diwali celebrations. However, this ruling comes with stringent time limits and sales regulations. The court pointed to challenges posed by the industry and illegal smuggling as factors influencing its decision.Blanket bans are not always ideal. Yet, when behavioural change proves elusive, they often remain an effective tool - though the Supreme Court seems t ...Read More >
Darjeeling: A stone was hurled at the convoy of Darjeeling MP Raju Bista near Sukhiapokhri on Saturday while the BJP lawmaker was returning from Rimbick after visiting flood-affected sites in the area. The stone struck one of the security vehicles escorting the MP. No injuries were reported.The incident occurred hours after a video surfaced on social media showing Bista threatening a local neta during an public interaction at Fedi Khila."We were on our way back to Darjeeling. As we neared Mim Ph ...Read More >
Protests have erupted across Assam following singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore. Demonstrations are demanding a swift investigation into the incident. Clashes have occurred as authorities attempt to move accused individuals. The state has imposed prohibitory orders and suspended mobile internet services. The Chief Minister has accused groups of politicizing the death ahead of elections. Protests have erupted across Assam nearly a month after singer Zubeen Garg's mysterious death in Singapo ...Read More >
Chirag Paswan met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Patna to strategize for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Paswan highlighted the NDA's unity and clear candidate nominations, contrasting it with the Mahagathbandhan's internal conflicts. He emphasized the NDA's focus on development and transforming Bihar into an industrial hub, recalling the state's troubled past under RJD and Congress rule. Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) on Saturday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in ...Read More >
New Delhi: A clash broke out on the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus during a general body meeting at the School of Social Sciences on Wednesday night. Left student groups and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad accused each other for the violence. A meeting was being held to elect a school representative to the election committee (EC) for the coming JNUSU polls when the alleged clash broke out. According to AISA, ABVP members disrupted the proceedings, heckled councillors presenting their ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles at the BrahMos Aerospace Production Unit in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' mission. He stated that every part of Pakistan is now within the missile's range and highlighted their impact during Operation Sindoor, saying the operation served as a warning of India's growing missile capabilities. Every inch of Pakistani territory is now within the reach of India's BrahMos missiles, said ...Read More >
Chikoosa Nayaka said he had been working at the Honganuru Gram Panchayat since 2016 Bengaluru: A waterman died by suicide in front of a panchayat office in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district, alleging non-payment of salary for the past 27 months and mental harassment by local officials. Chikoosa Nayaka said he had been working at the Honganuru Gram Panchayat since 2016. In his suicide note, he said that despite repeatedly requesting settlement of his pending salary and even submitting a resi ...Read More >
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat had a narrow escape after his vehicle met with an accident on Saturday. The accident took place near Kankerkheda while he was travelling from Delhi to Dehradun, reported ANI. Rawat reported no injuries and continued his journey. The officials are trying to ascertain the reason behind the accident and a further probe is underway. Harish Rawat is a senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, known for ...Read More >
Kartavya Path transformed into a mesmerizing wonderland for Deepotsav in Delhi, as 1.51 lakh diyas illuminated the night sky. A dazzling display featuring a Ramayana-inspired drone and laser show captivated the audience, alongside heartfelt Ram Katha recitations. High-ranking ministers graced the occasion, heralding a new chapter in Delhi's public Diwali festivities. The Delhi government on Saturday organised a grand "Deepotsav" programme at Kartavya Path on the occasion of Dhanteras, drawing l ...Read More >
The Allahabad High Court ordered the release of an interfaith couple, Shane Ali and Rashmi, deeming their detention by Uttar Pradesh Police "illegal" due to the absence of any court order.Source : ABPLIVE AI Prayagraj, Oct 18 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court on Saturday pulled up the Uttar Pradesh Police for the "illegally detention" of an interfaith couple without any direction/order for taking them into custody, and ordered their release. In pursuance of a direction of the high court, police o ...Read More >
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy warned senior officials against showing negligence in the implementation of government schemes and developmental programmes, and that laxity on their part would not be tolerated. "No one should take unilateral decisions that could bring disrepute to the government. All departments must work in coordination and give top priority to decisions and programmes that benefit the public," he said. The Chief Minister announced that henceforth, both the Chief Secretary an ...Read More >
Patna: A day after the deadline for filing nominations for the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections, the main opposition Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) remains unable to finalise its seat-sharing arrangement, raising the possibility of friendly contests among partners. The bloc - comprising RJD, Congress, CPI, CPM, CPI(ML)-L, and VIP - has yet to formally announce the seat distribution, and reports suggest that at least eight constituencies will see alliance partners fielding rival can ...Read More >
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