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Rainbow Bridge:

US-Canada border blast not terror-related, says NY governor

Actor Jamie Foxx Sued For Sexually Assaulting Woman

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A speeding car crashed and exploded in a deadly fireball on a US-Canada border bridge, triggering a major security scare on the eve of Thanksgiving.

Two people in the vehicle died, and a US border agent was injured, but New York's governor ruled out terrorism.

The car was being driven from the New York side of the border to Rainbow Bridge when it crashed at a checkpoint.

The incident near Niagara Falls saw the closure of four bridges on the world's longest international border.

The explosion happened at around 11:30 local time (16:30 GMT) on Wednesday, causing serious disruption on one of the busiest travel days of the year, the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday in the US. C r o s s - b o r d e r t r a i n t r av e l w a s temporarily halted and officers at Buffalo and Niagara Falls airports went into a heightened state of alert screening cars for explosives.

The incident stoked fears of a possible

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terror attack, and baseless speculation swirled online about a supposed threat to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

Both US President Joe Biden, who is in Massachusetts for Thanksgiving, and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were quickly briefed on the incident.

President Biden welcomes Israel and Hamas deal for release of Gaza hostages

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Texas, US: Former US President Donald Trump visited Texas near the US-Mexico border on Sunday (local time) and attacked the Biden administration over his 'antimigrant' rhetoric, calling the US borders the "most unsafe" in the history of the world, CNN reported.

Speaking at the South Texas International Airport, Trump bashed President Joe Biden over his handling of the border, arguing that the US now has the "most unsecure border in the history, I believe, really, of the world."

During the visit, Trump also received the endorsement of Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

"We need Donald J. Trump back as our president of the United States of America," the Republican governor said at an event with the former president in Edinburg, Texas.

The former president has been ramping up his rhetoric on the campaign trail, promising to conduct the "largest domestic deportation operation in American history" if he wins the White House next year. He has said that undocumented immigrants are "poisoning the blood of our country".

Mr Trudeau excused himself from Question Period in the House of Commons, and said his government was taking the incident "extraordinarily seriously". As a precaution, officials used trucks to block the Canadian entrance to Rainbow Bridge, which links Ontario with New York and the US city of Niagara Falls with Niagara Falls, Canada.

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday welcomed the deal to secure the release of hostages taken by Palestinian Islamist

group Hamas during the attack on Israel.

Israel's government and Hamas agreed to a four-day pause in fighting to allow the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, and the entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged enclave.

Biden added that the deal should also bring home additional American hostages. "Today’s deal should bring home additional American hostages, and I will not stop until they are all released," he said in a statement.

US Says 3 Americans May Be Among 50 Hostages To Be Released By Hamas

New York: US actor Jamie Foxx and Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose were each accused of sexual assault Wednesday, part of a flurry of suits filed in New York before a statue of limitations deadline.

In the filing against Rose, Sheila Kennedy, an actress and model, alleges that he "sexually assaulted her" in 1989 and that she "did not consent and felt overpowered".

The alleged victim in the Foxx case, identified only as Jane Doe, said that Foxx "intentionally and without consent used force to offensively touch" her, by groping her breasts and genitals at a rooftop bar in Manhattan in 2015.

US ex-President Jimmy Carter's wife Rosalynn dies aged 96

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Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the wife of ex-President Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center confirmed in a statement that she died peacefully with her family by her side.

On Friday, it was reported that she had entered a hospice care home in the state of Georgia, and was spending time with her 99-year-old husband, who has been in hospice care since February.

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Washington: Three Americans held by Hamas in Gaza since its attack on Israel last month are expected to be among at least 50 hostages to be released by the Islamist Palestinian group under a deal arranged with Israel, the U.S. and Qatar, a senior U.S. official said.

The three include a 3-year-old girl whose parents were among the more than 1,200 people killed in Hamas' initial Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, the official said. Israeli bombardments

since have flattened large swaths of Hamas-led Gaza and killed 13,300 civilians, according to authorities in Gaza.

The official, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity, said it was likely that more than 50 hostages, largely women and children, will be released once a pause in fighting takes hold.

Under terms of the deal, Hamas is to release 50 hostages and Israel will release 150 Palestinian prisoners during a four- to five-day pause in the fighting.

New Delhi: US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Monday made a strong pitch for "deeper conversations" between New Delhi and Washington on a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, saying it could be an example of a "multiplicative relationship" between the two democracies. In an interactive session organised by the Observer Research Foundation, Mr Garcetti stressed the need to "get in front" of artificial intelligence (AI) to avoid facing catastrophic consequences.

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Over 2,000 Israelis, No Gaza hostage release pause in Palestinians granted fighting before November 24: Israel Australian visas

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The release of hostages under a temporary truce between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants will not happen before Friday, Israel's national security adviser said, thwarting hopes of relatives that some would be freed on Thursday.

Israel and Hamas agreed early on Wednesday to a ceasefire in Gaza for at least four days, to let in humanitarian aid and free at least 50 hostages held by militants in the enclave in exchange for at least 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel.

The starting time of the truce and release of hostages captured by Hamas during its Oct. 7 attack on Israel had yet to be officially announced. An Egyptian security source said mediators sought a start time of 10 a.m. on Thursday.

"The negotiations on the release of our hostages are advancing and continuing constantly," Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi said in a statement released by the prime

Pakistan's caretaker PM summoned by Islamabad High Court

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza for at least four days, to let in humanitarian aid and free at least 50 hostages held by militants in the enclave in exchange for at least 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel minister's office.

"The start of the release will take place

Human Rights Watch accuses Beijing of closing and destroying mosques

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A top Pakistani court on Wednesday summoned caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar to personally appear before it on November 29 in a case involving 55 missing students from the restive Balochistan province and asked the government if it should refer the matter to the UN. The Islamabad High Court directed Kakar to appear before it if he did not secure the recovery of the missing Baloch students according to the recommendations of the Baloch Enforced Disappearance Commission, Dawn News reported.

China is closing, destroying and repurposing mosques, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has alleged in a new report.

The crackdown is part of a "systematic effort" to curb the practice of Islam in China, HRW said.

There are about 20 million Muslims in China, which is officially atheist but says it allows religious freedom.

Observers, however, say there has been

an increased crackdown on organised religion in recent years - with Beijing seeking greater control.

The BBC contacted China's foreign ministry and ethnic affairs commission for comment in advance of publication of the HRW report.

"The Chinese government's closure, destruction and repurposing of mosques is part of a systemic effort to curb the practice of Islam in China," said Maya Wang, acting China director at Human Rights Watch.

The report follows mounting evidence of systematic human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in China's north-western Xinjiang region. Beijing denies the accusations of abuse.

Most of China's Muslims live in the country's north-west, which includes Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu and Ningxia.

N Korea Launches Spy Satellite, US Slams "Brazen Violation" Of UN Sanctions

World headed for nearly 3 degrees Celsius warming: UN report HiIndia Newsdesk

The world is headed for a temperature rise of around 3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century even if countries fully implement their nationallydetermined contributions (NDCs) or action plans to reduce emission of planet-warming gases, according to a new report released by the United Nations on Monday. The report released ahead of the 28th session of the annual UN climate talks or COP28 in Dubai said global emissions rose by 1.2 per cent in 2021-2022.

according to the original agreement between the sides, and not before Friday," it said.

Israel's public broadcaster Kan, citing an unidentified Israeli official, reported there was a 24-hour delay because the agreement was not signed by Hamas and mediator Qatar. The official said they were optimistic the agreement would be carried out when it was signed.

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North Korea said Wednesday it had succeeded in putting a military spy satellite in orbit after two previous failures, as the United States led its allies in condemning the launch as a "brazen violation" of UN sanctions.

A rocket carrying the satellite blasted off Tuesday night from North Phyongan province and "accurately put the reconnaissance satellite 'Malligyong-1' on its orbit," state-run news agency KCNA reported.

Images in state media showed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un smiling and waving, surrounded by whiteuniformed scientists and engineers who cheered and clapped after watching the successful blastoff. The United States led condemnation of the launch, saying it was a "brazen violation" of UN sanctions and could destabilise the region, with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also slamming the launch. South Korea reacted by partially suspending a 2018 military deal aimed at reducing military tensions, saying it would resume surveillance operations along the border with North Korea.

As North Korea stopped responding to military-to-military communication lines earlier this year, Seoul's "defence ministry will just announce it," rather than notifying Pyongyang directly, a government spokesperson told AFP.

Canberra, (IANS) Over 2,000 Palestinians and Israelis have been granted temporary Australian visas since the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalated in October, the government has revealed.

According to data released by the Department of Home Affairs on Wednesday night, more than 2,500 visas were granted to Palestinians and Israelis with connections to Australia between October 7 and November 20. Of those, 860 were for Palestinians and 1,793 for Israelis, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said at a press conference.

Germany announces fresh military aid for Ukraine

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Kiev: (IANS) Visiting German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius announced a fresh military support package for Ukraine worth 1.3 billion euros.

"This package includes four further IRIS-T SLM systems, 155mm shells, and anti-tank mines," Pistorius said during a joint press conference with Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov.

In 2024-2025, Germany will provide a total of 160,000 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine, Pistorius said, also pledging to support Kiev with air defence means.

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Athens: (IANS) Taxi drivers, lawyers, doctors and civil engineers -- thousands of Greece's self-employed professionals took to the streets in the country's capital to protest against the government's proposed tax reforms.

The proposed changes "lead to the demise of a large part of the middle class," Giannis Hatzitheodosiou, president of the Professional Chamber of Athens, told journalists on Wednesday during the protest.

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INDIA NEWS

UK Agents Hike Fees for Indian Students Ahead of Government's Ban on Dependents

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London, Nov 23 (IANS) Education agents are charging Indian students more money to secure spots at UK universities ahead of a government ban, which prohibits dependents from entering the country, beginning January 1, 2024. A near-eightfold rise in the number of family members joining foreign students led Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to announce the ban earlier this year for those not studying "highvalue" degrees under government plans.

A couple paid 30,000 pounds to secure a student visa and a dependent's visa to travel to the UK together, according to The Telegraph newspaper. According to estimates, international students add 35 billion pounds a year to the UK economy, and 490,763 students were given visas last year.

US warship shoots down drones launched from Yemen

From Tunnel to Ambulance to Hospital: A Step-by-Step Rescue Plan in Uttarkashi HiIndia Newsdesk

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand): The operation to rescue 41 workers trapped inside an Uttarakhand tunnel for the past 12 days is in its final phase. As of midnight, rescue teams had said that about 10 metres of debris separates them from the trapped workers.

According to rescue teams, the operation involved drilling through the debris to push wide pipes for the trapped workers to walk out through. The auger machine, which drills through about 3 metres of debris in an hour, had hit a metal obstruction early this morning. A metal cutter was then used to remove the block and the operation resumed.

As the auger machine drills through, pipes are pushed through the debris.

Once a pipe is all in, another is welded to it. In this manner, an escape route is being prepped for the trapped workers out of their long confinement. Welders have been flown in from Delhi to put together the final stretch of the pipe. They will get to work once the drilling ends.

But merely bringing the workers out of the tunnel is not enough. Once the rescue pipe reaches the workers, a doctor with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) would go and check their

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New York, Nov 23 (IANS) The fiery explosion on a US-Canada bridge that shut down links with New York in the Niagara Falls area is being investigated as a "terrorist act," according to a media report.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Parliament on Wednesday that the situation was "very serious".

"We're taking this extraordinarily seriously," he said before rushing out of the chamber. Two people in the vehicle travelling from Canada were killed in the blast on the US side of the Rainbow Bridge, which leads to the iconic Niagara Falls, according to media reports quoting official sources.

A border official was injured. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said in a post on 'X' that the situation was "fluid" and it was investigating the incident. Fox News said that according to its sources, the FBI was looking into it as "an attempted terrorist attack".

India Examining US Inputs Of 'Foiled Plot' To Kill Khalistani Terrorist

"Settled In 5 Minutes": Himanta Sarma Warns Akbaruddin Owaisi

response to media queries.

Today, the White House said the US is "treating a reported plot to kill a Sikh separatist on American soil with utmost seriousness" and has raised the issue with the Indian government "at the senior-most levels", reported news agency Reuters.

Asked about the FT report, White House spokesperson Adrienne Watson said Indian counterparts had "expressed surprise and concern" and "stated that activity of this nature was not their policy." "We understand the Indian government is further investigating this issue and will have more to say about it in the coming days. We have conveyed our expectation that anyone deemed responsible should be held accountable," Reuters quoted her as saying.

Hyderabad: Reacting to Akbaruddin Owaisi for allegedly threatening a police officer in Hyderabad, BJP leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma here said that the matter would have been settled within "five minutes" if it had happened in Assam.

All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi's brother, Akbaruddin Owaisi, was booked on Wednesday for openly threatening a police inspector who was asking him to follow the model code of conduct for the assembly polls.

"Issues in the context of US inputs are already being examined by relevant departments," foreign ministry spokesman Aridam Bagchi said.

Justin Trudeau Says Canada-US Bridge Explosion "Very Serious Situation"

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Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a vehicle explosion at a Canada-US border crossing near Niagara Falls on Wednesday represents "a very serious situation."

"This is obviously a very serious situation at Niagara Falls. There was a vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge crossing," he told the House of Commons.

condition. He would show them how to crawl through the pipes that have sharp edges at welding joints. Rescue teams have said, adding that stretchers have also been arranged.

The workers will walk through the pipe under close supervision of the NDRF. Outside the tunnel, 41 ambulances are on standby to take the workers to a makeshift hospital that has come up in Chinyalisour. Rescue workers said the workers would go through a detailed medical examination once they reach the hospital. Forty-four pipes have been inserted after horizontal drilling so far, rescue officer Harpal Singh told the media yesterday.

US-Canada bridge explosion probed as terrorism: Report

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Washington, Nov 23 (IANS) The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that an American warship which was on patrol in the Red Sea, shot down "multiple one-way attack drones launched from Houthi controlled areas in Yemen".

In a post on X early Wednesday morning, the CENTCOM said: "On the morning of November 23, the USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) shot down multiple one-way attack drones launched from Houthi controlled areas in Yemen.

Rescue teams have said that the 41 workers trapped inside an Uttarakhand tunnel are expected to be out in the next couple of hours

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New Delhi: India said it is examining US inputs on the "nexus between organized criminals, gun runners, terrorists and others" amid reports that the US thwarted a plan to allegedly assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil.

"India takes such inputs seriously since it impinges on our own national security interests as well. Issues in the context of US inputs are already being examined by relevant departments," foreign ministry spokesman Aridam Bagchi said in

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candidate ED searches premises linked to Pranav GCongress Vivek used bogus Jewellers in Trichy in ponzi scheme case firm to transfer HiIndia Newsdesk

Chennai: (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Wednesday that it has carried out searches at the premises linked to Pranav Jewellers in Trichy in connection with a ponzi scheme case.

The ED said the searches were conducted on Monday under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the case of a ponzi scheme run by certain accused persons in the name of Pranav Jewellers, a partnership firm based out of Trichy.

During the searches, various incriminating documents, Rs 23.70 lakh unaccounted cash, and gold jewellery

Congress not scared, says Kharge on attachment of properties

weighing 11.60 kg were seized.

The ED said that its probe revealed that Pranav Jewellers and other connected persons cheated the public by diverting public funds to shell entities or entry providers under the garb of purchase of bullion or gold ornaments.

The ED said that its searches also

revealed that the supplier parties in the books of Pranav Jewellers were entry providers, who during the investigation confessed to have provided adjustment or accommodation entries to Pranav Jewellers for amounts of over Rs 100 crore and also confessed to have given cash to the accused persons in lieu of bank payments. The ED probe is based on an FIR registered by Economic Offences Wing, Trichy, against Pranav Jewellers and others alleging that Rs 100 crore was collected from public by it under the guise of a gold investment scheme with the promise of high returns.

Pranav Jewellers failed to return the amount to the investors.

K'taka: Caste census data safe, says top official amid apprehensions

the worksheets of the caste census prepared by the Kantaraj Commission are missing,” Hegde told media persons.

He said that there shall be no suspicion whatsoever about the signatures of the former Chairman of the Commission, members and member secretary in the hard copy of the report.

“If the worksheets would have been available, the work would have become easier for us. The data is safe. The reply HiIndia Newsdesk had not come during the previous government to our letter and the present Bengaluru: (IANS) The Chairman HiIndia Newsdesk of Backward Classes Commission K. government had replied and asked to Hyderabad: (IANS) Congress President submit the report using the uploaded Mallikarjun Kharge said on Wednesday Jayaprakash Hegde has clarified on data, ” he said. that the party is not scared of attachment Wednesday that the data of the caste He said that based on the safely stored census is safe while the work sheets are of properties of National Herald. data, the report should be given to the He alleged that Prime Minister missing. government.

Narendra Modi hatched a conspiracy “The caste census is genuine and the When asked about the absence of the report will be submitted,” he said. to attach properties worth Rs 780 crore signature of the member secretary, Hegde’s clarification came following of a newspaper which was started Hegde said that, “all of us, including the development of a letter stating that by country's first prime minister, members and the member secretary the original copy of the caste census Jawaharlal Nehru. are working together. At the time of Addressing a public meeting as part report is missing, which has gone viral submission, we will give our signatures on social media triggering controversy. of the election campaign in Alampur and submit the report.”

“The data is hundred percent safe.

Only constituency in Mahabubnagar district, he alleged that the attachment was also an attempt to cow down people of Telangana to support BJP and KCR.

Want to see someone from backward classes as Telangana CM: Pawan Kalyan KCR predicts 20 seats

for Congress; Revanth sure of 80-plus HiIndia Newsdesk

Hyderabad: (IANS) With a week to go for the Assembly elections in Telangana, Chief Minister and BRS President K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Wednesday predicted that the Congress will not get more than 20 seats, while state Congress chief A. Revanth Reddy declared that if the party gets less than 80 seats, he is ready for any punishment.

KCR and Revanth Reddy made the claims while addressing election rallies in different parts of the state on Wednesday.

The main contestants have intensified the campaign for the November 30 elections to the 119-member Telangana Assembly.In 2018, TRS (now BRS) had won 88 seats, while Congress could manage 19.

the CM,” he said while taking a dig at Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K. Chandrasekhar Rao for failing to fulfil his promise of making a Dalit the first Chief Minister of Telangana.

The BJP has promised that if voted to power, it will make someone from the backward classes the Chief Minister. JSP, a constituent of the BJP-led NDA, has backed the promise.

Under the seat-sharing agreement for HiIndia Newsdesk the November 30 elections, the BJP Hyderabad: (IANS) Actor-politician has left eight seats for JSP and fielded Pawan Kalyan said on Wednesday candidates in 111 constituencies. that he joined hands with the BJP in Addressing the maiden election meeting Telangana as he wants to see someone in support of BJP candidates in Warangal, from the backward classes as the state’s Pawan Kalyan claimed that he was one Chief Minister. among those who supports Telangana.

The Jana Sena Party (JSP) leader “Telangana has given me immense launched the campaign for BJP- strength. With the same spirit, I am JSP candidates for the November fighting rowdies in Andhra Pradesh,” 30 Telangana Assembly elections he said. by addressing a public meeting in Hoping that the youth of Telangana will Hanamkonda. support him, the actor said he would “I have joined hands with the BJP to see undertake a yatra in Telangana just like someone from the backward classes as he is doing in Andhra Pradesh.

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Hyderabad: After the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the residences and offices of Telangana Congress Chennur candidate G Vivek Venkatswamy on November 21, investigations revealed that a certain firm was being used to “circuitously transfer money with no real business rationale.”

Subhan Bakery Instagram The Central investigation agency, in a statement on Wednesday, stated that G Vivek had transferred Rs 8 crore from his bank account to a firm called Vigilance Security Services Pvt Ltd, which is a bogus company.

MANUU launches three outreach and skill programmes

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Hyderabad: Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), on Tuesday, November 21, announced the launch of three outreach and skills programmes at its Instructional Media Centre (IMC).

Aimed at fostering creativity, media literacy, and skills development, the first in series is a one-day photography master class by an American artist Nolan Trowe. It will be held at IMC Preview Theatre on November 28 at 10 am.

Hyderabad police prepare for polling day on November 30 HiIndia Newsdesk

Hyderabad: The top brass of the Hyderabad police are making all out arrangements in coordination with election commission to prevent bogus voting during Telangana State Assembly Elections 2023.

The police identified close to 600 polling stations where bogus voting is expected. Cameras are installed outside the booths by the election commission authorities at such polling station.

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'My Hindu faith gives me my freedom': Vivek Ramaswamy HiIndia Newsdesk

New York, Nov 19 (IANS) Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has said that it is his Hindu faith that led him to the presidential campaign, and that as a president, he wants to make faith, family, hard work, patriotism "cool" in the US again.

Speaking at the 'The Family Leader' forum, organised by The Daily Signal platform on Saturday, the 38-year-old spoke about Hinduism, Christianity and his traditional family values.

"My faith is what gives me my freedom. My faith is what led me to this presidential campaign...I am a Hindu. I believe there is one true God. I believe God put each of us here for a purpose. My faith teaches us that we have a duty, a moral duty to realise that purpose. Those are God's instruments that work through us in different ways, but we are still equal because God resides in each of us. That's the core of my faith," Ramaswamy said.

Born to Indian parents who moved to the US from Kerala, Ramaswamy also spoke of the traditional values instilled in him by them.

"I grew up in a traditional household. My parents taught me family is the foundation. Respect your parents. Marriage is sacred.

Abstinence before marriage is the way to

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go. Adultery is wrong. Marriage is between a man and a woman. Divorce is not just some preference you opt for...you get married before God and you make an oath to God and your family," the Republican presidential-hopeful said. Calling Hindu and Christian faiths "shared values" of God, Ramaswamy said that as a president he will make faith, family, hard work, patriotism, and faith "cool" again in the US. "Can I be a President who can promote Christianity across the country? I can't...I don't think that's what we should want a US President to do either...but will I stand for those shared values? Will I promote them in the examples that we set for the next generations?

You are damn right, I will! Because that's my duty," Ramaswamy said.

In July this year, the Ohio-based biotech entrepreneur was targeted for his Hindu faith by a televangelist who asked citizens not to vote for him. In August, Conservative pundit and author Ann Coulter made racist comments against Ramaswamy and fellow Indian-American presidential candidate Nikki Haley, calling their clash during the Republican primary debate a "Hindu business".

Ramaswamy is the nation's second Hindu presidential candidate after former Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard who ran as a Democrat in 2020. In his address to prospective voters, Ramaswamy often rues that faith, patriotism, hard work and family “have disappeared, only to be replaced by new secular religions in this country".

Pannun gives call to 'picket' outbound Indian-American businessman in Air India flights in Canada on Dec 1 Alabama Congressional District race

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London: (IANS) Rajesh Agrawal, London’s Indian-origin Deputy Mayor for Business, has been selected as Labour Party’s parliamentary candidate for Leicester East -- the city that witnessed fierce Hindu-Muslim clashes in 2022, following an IndiaPakistan cricket match. Agrawal was chosen at a hustings held in Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre on November 18 for Labour members in the constituency with one of the biggest South Asian populations in the UK. "It’s time to use this auspicious moment to reset Leicester East, with a Labour MP who’ll deliver for everyone who lives here. Together, let’s get Britain’s future back," Agrawal wrote on X after his selection. In his campaign statement, Agrawal stated that Leicester East needs an MP like him who is "passionately pro business and pro worker, ambitious to attract investment that transforms your prospects, bridging the regional cultural, economic and religious differences that can too easily divide us".

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"non violent call" to “boycott” Air India, and not “bomb” it.

New Delhi: (IANS) Pro-Khalistan He said that his campaign to boycott leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun the airline will continue as "every dollar released a fresh video on Wednesday that goes to Air India and other Indian giving a call to "picket" Air India businesses is being used to perpetuate flights on December 1 at Toronto and existential threat to the Sikh population Vancouver international airports in in India, Pannun said.

Canada. Pannun's call to target the In the video, Pannun dedicated this outbound AI 188 and AI 186 flights campaign to Sikh separatist Hardeep from Terminal One comes a day after Singh Nijjar who was gunned down National Investigation Agency (NIA) outside a gurdwara in Surrey in June registered a case against the banned this year. Listed as an ‘individual Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) group leader terrorist’ by India in 2020, Pannun had over a November 4 video threatening said in his video that Delhi's Indira the Indian flag carrier.

Gandhi International Airport's (IGIA) “As General Counsel to SFJ, I reaffirm name would be changed and remain my call to boycott Air India, and shut on November 19.

Modi government cannot stop SFJ He also threatened people planning to from running secessionist Khalistan travel via Air India airlines on that day, referendum which is the real motive saying their "lives would be in danger", behind NIA’s frivolous terror case," and that the flag carrier would not be Pannun said in his new video. allowed to operate in the world.

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New York: (IANS) An IndianAmerican businessman and real estate broker is among 21 candidates who have qualified to run for Congress in Alabama state's 2nd District as a Democrat. Vimal Patel, 39, will be contesting the March 5 primary next year along with 13 Democrats and eight Republicans for the District, which spans south Alabama and includes Montgomery County and a portion of Mobile County.

"You see, after I qualified, I got back to work. I'm not a career politician.

I worry about what these career politicians are doing and if you also worry - together - we must rise to fix it. We have an opportunity here to elect a consensus candidate that will shake the system," Patel wrote on Facebook. Patel told al.com that his business skills would make him effective in Congress.

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New Delhi: Property worth ₹ 90 crore belonging to Young Indian -- the company linked to Congress's Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi -- has been attached by the Enforcement Directorate in connection to its investigation into the National Herald case. The attached property includes the National Herald Houses in Delhi and Mumbai and Nehru Bhavan in Lucknow. Sources said the overall value of properties seized belonging to Associated Journals is 752 crore.

The Central agency is investigating an alleged money laundering case linked to the National Herald newspaper. The case involves allegations of cheating, conspiracy, and criminal breach of trust in the acquisition of the Associated Journals Limited -- which ran the

"Rs 1 Crore Fine On Every Product If...": Supreme Court Warns Patanjali

Associated Journals: Properties Worth Rs. 752 Crore Of Company Linked To Gandhis Seized By Enforcement Directorate

newspaper -- by Young Indian Pvt Ltd. The agency has already questioned Sonia and Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in this connection.

"ED has issued an order to provisionally attach properties worth ₹ 751.9 Crore in

a money-laundering case investigated under the PMLA, 2002," the ED said today in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

"Investigation revealed that M/s.

Associated Journals Ltd. (AJL) is in possession of proceeds of crime in the form of immovable properties spread across many cities of India such as Delhi, Mumbai and Lucknow to the tune of ₹ 661.69 Crore and M/s.

Young Indian (YI) is in possession of proceeds of crime to the tune of ₹ 90.21 Crore in the form of investment in equity shares of AJL," the post read.

"Repor ts of attachment of AJL properties by ED reflects their desperation to divert attention from certain defeat in the ongoing elections in each state," posted Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi on X.

"Will Reach You Soon": Words Of Hope For 41 Workers Seen After 10 Days

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The Supreme Court asked Patanjali Ayurved not to publish misleading claims and advertisements against modern systems of medicine.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday cautioned Patanjali Ayurved, a company co-founded by yoga guru Ramdev and dealing in herbal products, against making "false" and "misleading" claims in advertisements about its medicines as cure of several diseases. "All such false and misleading advertisements of Patanjali Ayurved have to stop immediately. The court will take any such infraction very seriously...," a bench comprising justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Prashant Kumar Mishra orally observed while hearing a plea of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). The top court, on August 23, 2022, had issued notices to the Union health ministry and Ministry of Ayush and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd, on the plea of the IMA alleging a smear campaign by Ramdev against the vaccination drive and modern medicines. During the brief hearing, the bench asked Patanjali Ayurved not to publish misleading claims and advertisements against modern systems of medicine. It said the bench may also consider imposing a fine of ₹ 1 crore on every product if a false claim is made that it can cure a particular ailment.

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New Delhi: Their heads covered with hard hats, faces glistening with hope, 41 workers trapped in an Uttarakhand tunnel were seen this morning for the first time in 10 days after a landslide shut their exit route. A camera pushed through a six-inch pipe and walkietalkies connected them to the scores of rescuers working overtime to bring them back.

Between the rescue teams and the

The camera and walkietalkie connection with the workers is a significant development in the long-drawn rescue operation trapped workers is debris about 40 metres thick. Drilling through this and bringing the workers home has been a

1 Killed, 3 Injured After Man Opens Fire At Walmart Store In US: Report

The building was cleared and secured and "there is no active threat at this time," police said on the social media platform X.

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At least one person was killed and three people were injured on Monday in a shooting at a Walmart store in Beavercreek, Ohio, WHIO television reported, citing its reporters on the scene, as witnesses told media a man opened fire with an assault rifle.

Three patients from the shooting being treated at a nearby trauma center, a

hospital spokesperson said.

Beavercreek police said they responded to the shooting and that there was no was longer any threat to the public.

Beavercreek is a city of about 46,000 people just east of Dayton.

The building was cleared and secured and "there is no active threat at this time," police said on the social media platform X, without releasing any details about possible casualties.

Pictures of the scene showed a phalanx of police cars with their lights flashing had converged on the store.

tall challenge owing to a combination of factors, including the topography and the nature of soil in the Himalayan region.

Around 3.45 am today, when the workers' faces appeared on camera, there were some moments of excitement among the rescue teams. The mood soon turned serious as the rescuers planned the next steps in their daunting task. They assured the workers that they will reach them soon and shot off several instructions.

India Go Down Fighting, Lose 0-3 Against Qatar

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India were defeated 0-3 against Qatar in the FIFA World Cup 2026 second round qualifier match in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. Moustafa Tarek Mashal, Almoez Ai and Yousuf Abdurisag were the goal-scorers for Qatar. The win cements Qatar's position at the top of Group A with six points from two matches. India remain second with three points.

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White House Confirms Plot to Kill Khalistani Activist on US Soil, Urges Accountability HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi: The White House on Wednesday said that it had raised concerns with “senior-most levels” in the Indian government about alleged involvement in a ultimately failed plot to assassinate a Khalistani separatist in the United States, with expectation that New Delhi will ensure accountability.

The US administration’s statement came after the Financial Times had first reported that Washington had “thwarted a conspiracy to assassinate a Sikh separatist on American soil and issued a warning to India’s government over concerns it was involved in the plot”.

“We are treating this issue with utmost seriousness, and it has been raised by the U.S. Government with the In d i an G ove r n m e nt , i n clu d i ng at the senior-most levels. Indian counterparts expressed surprise and concern,” National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said in a statement, according to AP. “They stated that activity of this nature was not their policy. Based on discussion with senior U.S. government officials,

While not referring to a US protest, India’s foreign ministry admitted that Washington “shared some inputs pertaining to nexus between organised criminals, gun runners, terrorists and others”

statement hours after the publication of the report admitting that Washington “shared some inputs pertaining to nexus between organised criminals, gun runners, terrorists and others”, which was being investigated by Indian authorities.

The UK newspaper wrote that the target was Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who is ‘general counsel’ for Sikhs for Justice, a US-based group that has been proscribed as a terror organisation by India.

He was recently charged by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) for threatening Sikhs to avoid flying on Air India. He had also threatened to prevent Air India from operating across the world. we understand the Indian government is The paper, citing multiple sources, further investigating this issue and will said that it was not clear whether the have more to say about it in the coming protest to New Delhi led the plotters days. We have conveyed our expectation to abandon their plan, or whether the that anyone deemed responsible should FBI intervened and thwarted a scheme be held accountable,” the statement already in motion. added.

The article said that the US warning was While not referring to a US protest, issued after Prime Minister Narendra India’s foreign ministry issued a Modi’s visit to Washington in June.

Two Months Later, India Resumes e-Visa Services for Canadians

Drug dealer jailed in UK after death of Indian-origin student

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was a de-escalation in tensions between services, citing alleged ‘security threats’ India and Canada due to the Canadian against diplomatic staff. Indian officials prime minister taking part in the G20 had said that it was not safe for Indian New Delhi: India has resumed e-visa virtual meet and India announcing diplomats to process visas in missions applications for Canadian nationals, the resumption of e-visas a few hours in Canada, signalling that Ottawa’s two months after all visa services were before that. response to its concerns was inadequate. stopped after Canadian Prime Minister “First of all it had nothing to do with India had also suspended e-visa services Justin Trudeau had accused India of the G20 meeting.

What had happened for Canadians despite the processing involvement in the killing of Khalistani was we had temporarily suspended taking place in New Delhi. separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. visa issuance because the situation About a month later, the Indian high Official sources said that e-visa services in Canada made it difficult for our commission in Canada announced that have been resumed for Canadian diplomats, frankly to go to office and do it was partially resuming the services for nationals on Wednesday. Hours later, the necessary work for processing visas. entry, business, medical and conference the Indian High Commission in Ottawa As the situation there has become more visas after taking “into account some too confirmed this decision, tweeting secure or relatively improved, we have recent Canadian measures” following a that “Indian eVisa facility for all eligible found it possible for the visa services security review. Earlier, Indian external Canadian citizens has been restored to progressively resume.

The physical affairs minister S. Jaishankar had said w.e.f. 22 November 2023”. visas had started in many categories. that New Delhi would resume visa On Wednesday night, at the media At that time, we had said that we will operations if there was substantial briefing at the end of the G20 virtual look at e-visas next.

So it was a logical “progress” in ensuring the safety of meeting, Indian external affairs minister consequence of that, ” Jaishankar said.

Indian diplomats.

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London: (IANS) A drug dealer has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after the death of a 20-yearold Indian-origin University of Cambridge student in 2021.

Benjamin Brown, 32, was tracked down after police found Keshava Iyengar dead in a friend's room at the Trinity College, Cambridge University, on March 13, 2021.

A coroner's report later concluded the student's death was drug-related and the police investigation uncovered messages on his phone from a drug dealer called "Lean Xan Man".

The dealer described himself as a "pharmacist" selling a variety of prescription-only drugs through Instagram and Snapchat.

Officers identified Lean Xan Man as Brown of Byrefield Road, Guildford, Surrey.

He was arrested on July 27, 2021, and a search of his home uncovered drugs, more than 15,000 pounds in cash and sticky labels with his "business logo".

"Brown was running a huge operation from his bedroom in Surrey, which had tragic consequences," said detective constable Dan Harper from Cambridgeshire Police, who investigated the case.

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"We Stand With You": PM Modi Writes To Indian Cricket Team

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We saved our best for the last, says Australian captain Pat Cummins HiIndia Newsdesk

Riding on Travis Head's

Restricting a powerful Indian batting 120-ball 137, the Aussies line-up to 240 was a huge factor in chased down the target after Australia winning their sixth World Cup, an early stutter to etch a sixcaptain Pat Cummins said on Sunday, wicket victory terming the victory as their best effort in the showpiece. such as Head, Marnus Labuschagne and Riding on Travis Head's 120-ball 137, Mitchell Starc putting their hands up on the Aussies chased down the target the big night. after an early stutter to etch a six-wicket "A couple of big-match players stepped victory. "We saved our best for the up and chuffed. It was a shift after last. I am chuffed with keeping them two games. The openers were really to 240 - anything under 300 really. I aggressive and it was a total buy-in from was one of those blokes with the hearts everyone. We will remember this year fluttering but Head took the game on," (2023) for a long time. This pips it all," said Cummins during the post-match said Cummins. presentation.

Cummins then went on to explain his The wining skipper said it was a delight decision to chase the target rather than to see the big-match players in his ranks setting one, something teams usually

"Thank You Everyone": Team India's Heartfelt Post

Indian football on the brink of history, agree AIFF president and Arsene Wenger

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Despite being on the losing side, the Indian cricket team maintained a positive outlook and expressed their gratitude towards the fans.

Taking to social media, the team posted a picture, thanking the fans for their never-ending support.

"Thank You Everyone For Your Solid & Continued Support," the caption of the post read.

Billions of hearts broke on Sunday when Team India lost the title clash of ODI World Cup 2023. Playing at the jam-packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the hosts faced a six-wicket defeat as Australia chased down the target of 241 in just 43 overs

refrain from doing in high-stakes matches. "We thought it was a good night to chase. The pitch was slower than I thought and it didn't particularly spin and we bowled tight lines. On a slow wicket with variable bounce, we had a couple of catchers on the leg side," he said.

Cummins was also effusive in his praise for Australia's effort on the field. "We have an ageing side but everyone threw themselves around,” he said.

Man-of-the-match Head joined the squad late as he was recovering from a hand injury that he suffered during the pre-World Cup bilateral ODI series against South Africa.

Cummins patted the South Australian for his awesome innings in the final.

preparation, Chaubey conveyed that Mumbai: (IANS) The All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey, he was not here to sell a dream but to ensure Indian football moved in the and FIFA’s Chief of Global Football right direction in the next few years and Development, Arsene Wenger on reached its desired goal.

Wednesday addressed the media in the city the day after India’s FIFA World AIFF President who was present at the Cup Qualifier Round 2 against Qatar, Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on to discuss the paths to develop Indian Tuesday, said that football in India is on the brink of history. They were also Football, and to enhance its youth present for the opening of the first-ever development system.

AIFF Vice President NA Haris, Treasurer AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy, in the Kipa Ajay and Acting Secretary General Odisha capital.

Satyanarayan M were present on the “We are operating at a time that will eventually go down in history. Perhaps occasion. we do not realise it right now, but one While Wenger said that most people day, these steps will be talked about,” want to win the next match, though said Kalyan. that is something that needs huge

PM Narendra Modi attended the Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad. He had a message for Indian cricket team after the loss.

"Dear Team India, Your talent and determination through the World Cup was noteworthy. You've played with great spirit and brought immense pride to the nation. We stand with you today and always."

Rohit Sharma To 'Stay Away' From T20Is: Report

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India's ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma is unlikely to play T20 Internationals anymore and had discussed his future in the shortest format before the start of the 50-over World Cup, according to sources in the BCCI. Rohit hasn't played a single game in the shortest format since India's T20 World Cup semi-final exit in November 2022. Hardik Pandya has mostly led the Indian team in T20Is since then. The 36-year-old India skipper has played 148 T20Is scoring 3853 runs at a strike-rate of nearly 140 with four hundreds.

"It is not a new development. Rohit hasn't played any T20Is in past one year as the focus was on ODI World Cup. He had extensive discussions with chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar in this regard. He has himself volunteered to stay away from T20Is. It has completely been Rohit's call," a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

After Rohit, India have four openers -- Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad -- and all of them are proven IPL performers. If the younger crop does not perform, the selectors or the BCCI brass might just ask Rohit to reconsider his current stand.

It is understandable that at this stage of his career, Rohit would like to manage his workload and ensure that he remains mostly injury free for the remainder of his career.

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India strongly condemns death of civilians in conflict between Israel and Hamas: PM Modi HiIndia Newsdesk

New challenges are emerging from the incidents in West Asia and it is time for the countries of the Global South to talk in one voice for greater global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday amid the Hamas-Israel conflict.

In his address at the second edition of the India-hosted virtual Voice of Global South Summit, Modi said New Delhi has emphasised on dialogue and diplomacy along with restraint to deal with the situation arising out of the Hamas-Israel conflict.

India condemned the barbaric October 7 terrorist attack on Israel, he said At the same time, the prime minister said India strongly condemned death of civilians in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

"We are seeing that new challenges are emerging from developments in West Asia," he said.

India hosted the first edition of the 'Voice of Global South Summit' in

Surya Kiran Air Show Precedes World Cup Final

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Ahmedabad: The Surya Kiran aerobatic team of the Indian Air Force will perform an air show ahead of the final match of the Cricket World Cup to be played here on November 19, said an official on Thursday.

The Defence PRO for Gujarat announced that the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team will enthrall people for ten minutes before the start of the final match to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera area.

Ahmedabad hotel tariff skyrockets to Rs 1L

In his address at the second edition of the India-hosted virtual Voice of Global South Summit, Modi said New Delhi has emphasised on dialogue and diplomacy along with restraint to deal with the situation arising out of the Hamas-Israel conflict January to flag concerns and challenges facing the developing countries.

"The Voice of Global South is the most

unique platform reflecting the changing world of the 21st century," Modi said.

The prime minister also called for

cooperation under the framework of 'five Cs' -- consultation, communication, cooperation, creativity, capacity building. "I cannot forget that historic moment, when African Union was inducted into G20 as a permanent member with India's efforts," he said.

In a significant milestone under India's G20 presidency, the African Union in September became the new permanent member of the grouping of the largest economies of the world in the first expansion of the influential bloc since its inception in 1999.

Listing achievements for the Global South under India's G20 presidency, Modi said significant seriousness was shown this time on climate finance.

There was consensus at G20 on providing finance and technology in easy terms to countries of the Global South for climate transition, he said.

India considers that new technology should not increase distance between Global South and North, he said.

Indian-American Nursing Home Owner Indian expat wins over Rs 45 cr in weekly Settles $45.6M Kickbacks Case UAE draw Alleged kickbacks to physicians, violating the AntiKickback Statute

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New York-based nursing home chain owner, Prema Thekkek, and her company, Paksn Inc, have agreed to pay $45.6 million in a settlement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for alleged kickbacks to physicians, violating the Anti-Kickback Statute.

The six skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) under Paksn's control entered into medical directorship agreements from 2009 to 2021, disguising kickbacks

as compensation for administrative services. Physicians were hired based on promises to refer patients, paid proportionately to expected referrals, and terminated if they fell short. The settlement, stemming from a 2015 whistleblower complaint, includes a $45,645,327.25 consent judgment and scheduled payments of at least $385,000 over five years. The DOJ emphasized the importance of medical decisions based on sound judgment, not personal self-interest. As part of the agreement, the defendants entered a five-year corporate integrity agreement with the HHS-OIG, mandating an Independent Review Organization's assessment of physician relationships.

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Dubai, Nov 16 (IANS) An Indian expat living in UAE for the past 11 years has won a whopping AED 20 million (Rs 45,30,00,000), becoming the 64th millionaire of the Mahzooz Saturday Millions weekly draw.

Sreeju, who works as a control room operator in the oil and gas industry, was at work when he received the news last week, and said that the "unexpected win" left him "speechless and shocked".

Hamas Tunnel, Body Of Hostage: What Israel Claims It Found At Gaza Hospital HiIndia Newsdesk

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Ahmedabad, Nov 16 (IANS) The ICC ODI World Cup final countdown has reached a fever pitch, especially for cricket enthusiasts eager to witness India's showdown against Australia in the grand finale at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19. However, fans face unexpected hurdles in their efforts to be part of this historic moment. Basic accommodations now come with a hefty price tag of Rs 10,000 per night, while luxury hotels are charging close to Rs 1 lakh for a night's stay in the city.

Gaza hospitals have become a focal point for Israeli operations, with the military saying it has found tunnels or military equipment at the Al-Shifa, Rantisi and Al-Quds facilities.

More than half of Gaza's hospitals are no longer functional, due to either combat, damage, or shortages. Israel has launched a "targeted operation" in AlShifa facility it accuses Hamas of using Israel said its forces were searching as a command centre.

Al-Shifa "one building at a time," and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin claimed that they found the body of a Netanyahu alleged hostages may even woman hostage at a building nearby. have been held at the Al-Shifa hospital. "Yehudit (Weiss) was murdered by the "We had strong indications that they were terrorists in the Gaza Strip and we didn't held in the Shifa Hospital, which is one manage to reach her in time," spokesman of the reasons we entered the hospital," Daniel Hagari told a televised briefing. he told "CBS Evening News".

There has been little news on the fate

of the hostages, Israelis and foreigners, some of them just infants, despite ongoing negotiations for the release of some in exchange for a pause in fighting.

Qatar, where Hamas has political offices, and Egypt have been mediating negotiations, which Egypt's foreign minister described Thursday as "very delicate."

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Sanjay Mishra, Neena Gupta-starrer ‘Vadh’ sequel in progress, reveal makers at IFFI

Important to create characters that stay with audience forever

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Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta-starrer thriller film ‘Vadh’ is set for a sequel. The film was screened recently at the 54th edition of the International Film Festival in Goa in the Indian Panorama section.

Present on the occasion were actors Neena Gupta and Sanjay Mishra, along with the makers of the film Ankur Garg, Jaspal Singh Sandhu and actor Saurabh Sachdev. During the event, the makers confirmed that a sequel to the film is in progress and will go on floors next year.

Speaking to the audience at the screening, Ankur Garg, producer, Luv Films, said: “‘Vadh’ was made on a moderate budget and had a limited release, but the word of mouth was so strong that it got discovered and appreciated by a very large audience over time.”

Kartik Aaryan reunites with KJo, duo announces new film for Aug 2025

Mumbai: (IANS) Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan and director-producer Karan Johar are back together. A new yet-tobe-titled film has been announced on the occasion of Kartik’s birthday on Wednesday. The film will be helmed

by Sandeep Modi, who is known for his work on the streaming series ‘Aarya’ starring Sushmita Sen, and ‘The Night Manager’ starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor. The film will bow in theatres on the occasion of Independence Day, August 15, 2025. Taking to his Instagram, KJo shared the announcement as he penned a note in the caption: “Kickstarting today with some special news on a special day. Extremely thrilled to announce a film helmed by the exceptionally talented @sandeipm. I find myself elated to also announce the supremely talented @kartikaaryan as our lead for this story that will unfold in cinemas on 15th August, 2025.”

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who is receiving a lot of positive response to his recently released film ‘Tiger 3’, said that while milestones may be special but the feeling of creating characters that stay in the hearts of audiences forever is truly unparalleled.

The film, which takes the spy-universe arc further, also stars Katrina Kaif, and Emraan Hashmi as the antagonistic force to Salman’s titular character of ‘Tiger 3’.

The film has so far collected Rs 400 crore at the global box-office, as per the makers Reacting to the appreciation by the audience for the film, Salman said in a statement: “It is quite amazing that two of my most loved characters Prem and Tiger have entertained people so much on Diwali. As an actor, I have only looked to create memories for people through my brand of cinema and I’m fortunate that they have loved me back.”

The actor added: “Milestones are always special but what’s even more amazing is creating characters that stay in the hearts of audiences forever. I’m hoping people will always cherish Prem and Tiger equally because for me both these characters have given me unanimous appreciation. So, I can’t choose one over the other. I’m glad Prem and Tiger have made Diwali special for families and audiences across all age groups.”

Never 'desperate' for work Ila Arun V

eteran actress and folk pop singer Ila Arun, who has a career span of 44 years in the industry, has shared her success mantra, and it is Lord Krishna's shloka "Karm karo, fal ki chinta mat karo". Ila was recently seen as Nalini in the crime thriller drama ‘Aarya’ season three. The series features actress Sushmita Sen in the titular character of Aarya Sareen. Speaking to IANS, Ila talked about her career, and her bond with Sushmita. Ila is known for her work in projects like 'Ardh Satya', 'China Gate', 'Ghatak', 'Thugs of Hindostan', among many others.

Talking about her work mantra, Ila told IANS: "I follow Krishna's mantra 'Karm karo, fal ki chinta mat karo'.

That's what gives you energy. Don’t be desperate and

don’t take bad projects." "In my entire journey till date I have got one-two wrong movies also, which had messed up producers and directors. When you work with good people like Ram Madhvani, whose entire things and facilities are systematic, then one realises why did I say yes to those bad projects," she shared.

Ila, known for her famous track 'Choli Ke Peeche', said: "And in my 44 years of career I was never desperate. I was looking for a good director and work.

Because if that is not there then I could sing a song, or do theatre. I never faced a lack of work."\ The 69-year-old thespian further said: "OTT is really God's blessing. It requires good actors, they are not bothered how you look, what age you are. If such roles keep coming to me then I will continue doing work." Opening up on her bond with Sushmita, Ila said: "It is very good. We have worked together in 'Chingaari'. She is a Miss Universe and respects me a lot.

She speaks nicely, have good thoughts."

"But the way she respects me...she calls me Maa. She was very protective and pampered me. Sushmita suffered a heart attack, but she was bothered about me and my health in those times also.

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There is a constraint of time and episodes

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ar from the hullabaloo that navigating the bylanes of Kolkata and precedes the release of shows, Littnong in her pursuit of a killer. What PI Meena went under the radar, she stumbles on is a conspiracy way above with little to no promotion her pay grade. One of the show’s biggest before it dropped online. Was critiques is that despite having a talented it a deliberate move, we cast—from Parambrata Chattopadhyay ask Tanya Maniktala as and Jisshu Sengupta, to Vinay Pathak and we sit down to discuss Harsh Chhaya—the characters weren’t the mystery thriller. “We given a clear arc. “I found the story wanted the story to sell interesting because there were multiple for itself, we wanted an tracks and they were all connected organic draw towards somehow. [When I was reading the script], the show. While some I wanted to finish it all in one go,” says people have loved it and Maniktala. Point out that some characters are asking for another don’t meet a justifying end, she reasons, season, there is always “There is a constraint of time and number someone with a of episodes. While writing, you can delve different opinion,” says into these stories as much as you want to. the leading lady.

However, when it comes to executing the The Amazon Prime scenes, you don’t have that much freedom.

Vi d e o o f f e r i n g So, some things have been removed from s e e s Ma n i k t a l a the show. Hopefully, they will be tied up play Meenakshi together in the second season, if we [have Iyer, a pr ivate one].” investigator

The Railway Men ‘Dunki’ is SRK’s lowest budgeted film Know what's Kay Kay Menon, in 6 years, putting it in profit zone Babil Khan, R Madhavan & even before release Divyenndu's show all about

Companies with Parsi owners to organise screening of 'Sam Bahadur'

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he companies with Parsi owners and promoters will be organising a special screening of the Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Sam Bahadur', for their employees to honour India's Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's legacy.

Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar's highly anticipated film 'Sam Bahadur' narrates the remarkable journey of Sam Manekshaw. The movie captures the essence of Sam Bahadur's legacy and how it continues to influence many.

As Sam Manekshaw belonged to the Parsi community, in a heartfelt tribute major companies with Parsi leadership, including Tata Group, Poonawallas Group of Industries, Godrej Group, and Shapoorji Pallonji Group, will be organising the screening of the film.

'Sam Bahadur' also stars Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Neeraj Kabi.

‘You are a feared team’

AB’s message to men in blue

After 5 decades of big-screen entertainment, Yash Raj Films has forayed into the OTT space with the web series, titled The Railway Men. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the show stars Kay Kay Menon, Babil Khan, R Madhavan, Divyenndu and an ensemble. The series premiered on Netflix today. The Railway Men has opened to a majority of positive reviews.

Here's knowing what the show is all about.

The Railway Men is a 4-episode miniseries produced by YRF and post their recent collaboration with Netflix, the show released on the OTT giant today. The series is set in the period of the biggest industrial disaster, the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. A chemical accident at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, in 1984 changed the course of history. Lacs of people lost their lives due to exposure to the highly toxic gas, methyl isocyanate (MIC).

According to reports, Kay Kay Menon's character is loosely based on Dastgir, who lost his life in 2003 owing to health complications arising out of the toxic gas he inhaled. There were several deaths reported at the railway station as well.

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Mumbai: (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming movie ‘Dunki’, which also stars Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal, has been made on a reported budget of Rs 85 crore.

As per a media report, this makes ‘Dunki’ SRK’s lowest budgeted film in the last seven years including ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ which was made at a budget of Rs 90 crore, ‘Raees’ made on Rs 90-95 crore, ‘Zero’ made on a massive budget of Rs 200 crore, ‘Pathaan’ made for Rs 240 crore and the most recent ‘Jawan’ made for Rs 300 crore.

However, it should be noted that the reported figure of Rs 85 crore doesn’t include the talent cost.

The media report states that the director of the film, Rajkumar Hirani is a cautious

spender, and wrapped up the shoot of the film in 75 days of which SRK shot for 60 days. This pulls up ‘Dunki’ in the profit zone even before it’s release.

Shah Rukh Khan shuttled between the sets of his last production ‘Jawan’ and ‘Dunki’ and spent more time on the sets of ‘Jawan’ given its longer schedule.

Looks like Hirani retrofitted the schedule of ‘Dunki’ as per SRK’s availability from ‘Jawan’. ‘Jawan’, which released on September 7, has become the 5th highest grossing Indian film and the highest earning Hindi film of all time with reported collections to the tune of Rs 1150 crore, as per industry tracker Sacnilk.

As for ‘Dunki’, the film is set for a Christmas release this December and will clash with the Prabhas-starrer ‘Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire’.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan penned a note for the 'men in blue', after their defeat in the World Cup final match, calling them a “feared team.” He said that their talent, capability and standing are supreme.

Big B further added: “T 4836 - .... your talent , capability and standing are beyond all that .. it is supreme .. the results of the 10 you played exhibited that .. you are a feared team .. just see how many ex Champions and Winners you devastated in this WC .. you are the BEST .. and shall remain so .. #TeamIndia #RohitSharma.”

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PM Modi Condemns Civilian Deaths In Gaza War

OpenAI, Which Created ChatGPT, Sacks CEO Sam Altman HiIndia Newsdesk

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condemned the deaths of civilians in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and highlighted the urgent need for unity and cooperation among the Global South in the face of escalating challenges rising in West Asia due to the conflict. Speaking at the e inaugural session of the 2nd Voice of Global South Summit, PM Modi emphasised India's unwavering stance against violence and terrorism, including the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel. The Prime Minister underscored the importance of exercising restraint and prioritising dialogue as the cornerstones of conflict resolution.

"We all are seeing that new challenges are emerging from the events in the West Asia region. India has condemned the terrorist attack in Israel on October 7," PM Modi said.

"We have exercised restraint as well.

We have given emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy. We also strongly condemn the deaths of civilians in the conflict between Israel and Hamas."

2 Dead, Including Suspect, In US Hospital Shooting

Washington: OpenAI, the company that created ChatGPT a year ago, said Friday it had dismissed CEO Sam Altman as it no longer had confidence in his ability to lead the Microsoft-backed firm.

Altman, 38, became a tech world sensation with the release of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot with unprecedented capabilities, churning out human-level content like poems or artwork in just seconds.

OpenAI's board said in a statement that Altman's departure "follows a deliberative review process," which concluded "he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities."

The board no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI,"

name stardom. The launch of ChatGPT ignited an AI race, with contenders including tech giants Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Meta.

Rescue Work In Uttarakhand Tunnel Gautam Gambhir Picks 'Biggest Paused After Loud "Cracking Sound" Gamechanger'

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The Uttarakhand tunnel rescue ops, going on for six days, have hit another roadblock. The drilling operations have been put on hold after 2:45 pm, said officials, adding that a meeting of experts has been called.

The 40 workers are trapped inside the

4.5-km Silkyara tunnel since Sunday morning when a part of the underconstruction structure near Uttarkashi collapsed following a landslide.

"During the execution of the work at around 2:45 pm, a large scale cracking sound was heard by officials and the team working inside the tunnel and created a panic situation in the tunnel as well as to the team working," the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) said in a statement, adding that there's a "strong possibility that a further collapse may take place and accordingly pipe pushing activity has been stopped".

9 prominent leaders hailing from India named in 'Time 100 Climate' list

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New York: A shooter opened fire on a psychiatric hospital in the northeastern US state of New Hampshire on Friday, killing one person before being fatally shot by police, authorities said.

The suspect entered the New Hampshire Hospital in Concord and shot one person in the lobby, state police Colonel Mark Hall said.

"A state trooper assigned to the hospital and in close proximity immediately engaged, shot and killed the suspect," he told a news conference, adding that the attack was confined to the hospital lobby.

Hall did not identify the shooter or the victim.

"There is no threat to the public, and there was no threat to the patients or staff at the hospital," he said.

it added. Altman's decision last year to release the app paid off in ways he never imagined, catapulting the Missouriborn Stanford dropout to household

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Nine influential leaders from India have been named on Time magazine's inaugural 'Time 100 Climate' list, recognizing global leaders driving real climate action. Among them is Ajay Banga, the World Bank Group president, focused on eradicating poverty while combating climate change. Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola Electric, leads India’s largest electric two-wheel scooter maker, aiming to electrify the majority of the country's mopeds and scooters. Rajiv J. Shah, president of The Rockefeller Foundation, spearheads initiatives with a climate lens, including the Coal to Clean Credit Initiative.

Geeta Aiyer, founder of Boston Common Asset Management, prioritizes sustainable investments, while Jigar Shah, director of the US Department of Energy Loan Programs Office, oversees significant investments in clean infrastructure projects. Manoj Sinha, C E O of Hu sk Powe r Sy ste ms , e mph a s i z e s the importance of a uniform carbon tax for climate legislation. M. Sanjayan, CEO of Conservation International, focuses on global environmental conservation partnerships, including the Restore Fund with Apple.

Seema Wadhwa, executive director for environmental stewardship at Kaiser Permanente, leads efforts for the healthcare provider to achieve net-zero status by 2050. Amit Kumar Sinha, CEO of Mahindra Lifespaces, ensures a green portfolio prioritizing water efficiency and renewable energy since 2013. These leaders showcase diverse contributions to global climate action ahead of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference.

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"Shreyas Iyer is the biggest game changer for me in this World Cup. He was injured and had to fight for his place, and to score a century in 70 balls in the knockout is simply outstanding. He'll be the key for India in the final when Maxwell and Zampa bowl," Gambhir said. With his second successive century in the tournament during the semifinals against New Zealand, Shreyas broke plenty of records and continued his purple patch in ODI cricket.

Amazon To Lay Off "Several Hundred" People From Alexa Unit

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Amazon.com on Friday announced it is trimming jobs at its Alexa voice assistant unit, citing "shifting" business priorities and a greater focus on generative artificial intelligence.

The cuts affect "several hundred" employees working on Alexa, according to the email. A spokeswoman declined to elaborate on exactly how many were affected. "We're shifting some of our efforts to better align with our business priorities, and what we know matters most to customers - which includes maximizing our resources and efforts focused on generative AI," Daniel Rausch, vice president of Alexa and Fire TV, said in the email. "These shifts are leading us to discontinue some initiatives." Amazon has been pulling back in a variety of divisions over the past week, including in its music and gaming divisions and some human resources roles.

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drivers Musk to donate X's advertising revenue Train announce new strikes in December to war-torn Gaza, Israel hospitals HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi: (IANS) Elon Musk has announced that his X Corp will donate all revenue from advertising and subscriptions associated with the ongoing war in Gaza to hospitals in Israel and the Red Cross/Crescent in the Hamas-controlled region.

"X Corp will be donating all revenue from advertising & subscriptions associated with the war in Gaza to hospitals in Israel and the Red Cross/Crescent in Gaza," he said.

When a user expressed concern about donated funds ending up in the hands of Hamas militants, Musk stated that the company would monitor the spending of funds while also requesting innovative ideas to aid victims.

"We will track how funds are spent and

Global smartphone market back to YoY growth in Oct, breaks 27 months streak

X continues to host the overwhelming majority of a sample of posts that breach platform rules for promoting antisemitism, Islamophobia, antiPalestinian hate and other hateful rhetoric in the wake of the Israel-Gaza crisis, the Center for Countering Digital Hate found.

Recently, the Joe Biden administration has slammed Musk for repeating a "hideous lie" about Jewish people, as go through Red Cross/Crescent. Better he continues to endorse far-Right viewpoints and agrees with posts that ideas are welcome. We should care about the innocent regardless of race, promote antisemitism. creed, religion or anything else," the tech Musk replied to a post sharing an antisemitic conspiracy theory, calling billionaire said. it "actual truth”. He responded to a Meanwhile, X has failed to remove conspiracy theory that motivated 98 per cent of posts which promoted the man who killed 11 people at a antisemitism, Islamophobia, antiPittsburgh synagogue in 2018.

Palestinian hate, or other hate speech, according to a new report.

Uber to run buses in Kolkata jointly with Bengal transport dept

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New Delhi: (IANS) The global monthly smartphone sell-through volumes grew 5 per cent (year-onyear), making October the first month to record year-on-year growth since June 2021 and breaking the streak of 27 consecutive months of negative year-on-year growth, a new report said on Wednesday.

According to Counterpoint Research, the growth has been led by emerging markets with a continuous recovery in the Middle East and Africa, Huawei's comeback in China and the onset of the festive season in India.

"Global smartphone sales have been under stress for last two years affected by various issues starting with component shortages, inventory build-up and lengthening of replacement cycles," the report said.

These issues have been compounded with an uncertain macroeconomic environment and as a result, global smartphone sales have declined yearon-year every month for more than two years," it added.

Another factor for growth has been the launch of the iPhone 15 series, according to the report.

In comparison to last year, the launch was pushed back by a week, meaning that the full impact of the new iPhone sales was seen in October.

Following strong growth in October, the researchers expected the market to grow year-on-year in the fourth quarter (Q4) of this year as well, setting the market on the path to gradual recovery in the coming quarters.

Kolkata: (IANS) Uber will now run buses in Kolkata jointly with the West Bengal transport department.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) in this regard was signed between Uber and the transport department here on Wednesday.

According to an Uber spokesman, the new service will be titled 'Uber Shuttle' for daily commute in Kolkata.

Claiming that this is the first of its kind partnership, the spokesman said that the proposed service will tap into Uber’s global expertise with an aim to provide tech-optimised mobility choice using private bus fleets. “The launch of Uber Shuttle will help in tackling road congestion while getting more people to commute in fewer vehicles, which in turn will help reduce carbon emissions,” he said. It is learnt that the new service will be available by March 2024.

“Uber will run approximately 60 airconditioned buses on predefined routes, connecting business districts with residential areas in Kolkata. As part of this MoU, Uber has proposed to invest $10 million by 2025 in the state and create approximately 50,000 livelihood opportunities in Kolkata in the next five years,” the spokesman added.

Only 5 in 10 Indian brands adopted generative AI: Report

marketing - a win-win for brands and their customers," said Anindita Veluri, New Delhi: (IANS) Only five in 10 Marketing Director, Adobe India.

Indian brands have adopted generative Moreover, the report found that almost Artificial Intelligence (AI), compared half (44 per cent) of Indian consumers to nine in ten employees claiming to said they are more likely to stay loyal to have used generative AI in marketing brands they trust, and 45 per cent are campaigns, a new report said on likely to spend more with them.

Wednesday.

About 90 per cent of Indian consumers At work, about 94 per cent of Indian said they will decrease spending with employees said they had already brands that don’t keep their data safe, used generative AI in marketing and including 49 per cent that will refuse customer experience campaigns, with to spend at all.

52 per cent employing large language An inaccessible experience that doesn’t models and 50 per cent utilising text-to- support the needs of people with image generators to create promotional disabilities will also prompt 91 per cent brand materials and content, according to spend less, while 90 per cent will to the software major Adobe. cut spending if a brand doesn’t comply However, only 47 per cent said the with sustainability regulations and company they work for currently uses requirements, the report said. generative AI tools.

“As employees start to bring their "Generative AI represents a own generative AI tools to work, transformative shift in how brands organisations need to be on the connect with consumers. It goes beyond front foot with AI usage policies and mere automation and is the key to monitoring,” said Duncan Egan, Vice unleashing creativity, achieving hyper- President Digital Experience Marketing personalisation, and productivity in Asia Pacific and Japan, Adobe.

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Train drivers are set to stage a fresh round of strikes in their long-running dispute over pay.

The Aslef union has announced a "rolling programme" of walkouts between 2 and 8 December, with different train companies affected on each day.

Drivers will also refuse to work any overtime from 1 to 9 December. Aslef said it was time for a "proper pay rise" but the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents operators, called the action "wholly unnecessary". UK Hospitality, which represents hospitality businesses, warned the strikes would hit the industry in the "critical festive period", costing it up to £800m in losses.

Barbie movie added £80m to UK economy

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Hit movie Barbie contributed more than £80m to the UK economy during filming, according to Warner Bros.

The studio said the production created 685 jobs, employed over 6,000 extras, supported 754 local businesses and paid more than £40m in local wages. Directed by Greta Gerwig, the film was largely shot at the Warner Bros studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire.

The movie has since generated £95m in UK box office revenues, Warner added in evidence to a Parliamentary committee.

Canva opens applications for its $50mn Developer Innovation Fund HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi: (IANS) Visual communication platform Canva on Monday announced the opening of applications for its $50 million Developers Innovation Fund to provide financial support and incentives to developers.

The Innovation Fund aims to reward developers who share Canva's goal to democratise design and foster a diverse marketplace of free-to-use apps on Canva.

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ONGC To Start Crude Oil Production In KG Basin Next Week

Satya Nadella's Big Announcement On Sam Altman After OpenAI Sacking HiIndia Newsdesk

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The state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will start the production of crude oil from its flagship deep-water project in Krishna Godavari Basin next week.

The production will help India save nearly ₹ 11,000 crore per year. India imports 85 per cent of its crude oil requirements and about half of its natural gas needs. ONGC also plans a capital expenditure of ₹ 1 lakh crore for petrochemical projects by 2028-2030.

The investment will be used for two separate projects.

The movement in KG Basin is considered very significant, say top officials of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MPNG). The production from its much-publicised deep sea asset is expected to be a shot in the arm for the explorer and help reverse the low productions bothering the state-owned hydrocarbon behemoth. Astrologers say the time between November 20 and November 26 is a very special moment for projects in India, there are chances of new opportunities. The increase in domestic output will also help save outflow of precious foreign exchange on import of crude oil. At current Brent crude price of $77.4, this output alone will save ₹ 29 crore every day (at ₹ 83.29 to $1) or a staggering Rs10,600 crore on an annual basis. Initially, oil production from the basin was scheduled to start from November 2021, but the deadline was delayed several times.

Indian-origin man dies in US state car crash

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New York, Nov 20 (IANS) A 52-yearold Indian-origin man died on the spot after he was struck by a car in the US state of Ohio, the highway patrol police said. Piyush Patel was walking south along substation road near Autumnwood Lane in Brunswick Hills when a southbound 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI struck him on the evening of November 18.

Ohio Highway patrol officers arrived on the scene and pronounced Patel dead on the scene.

The Volkswagen driver was 25-yearold Cameron Luiza from Brunswick who was not injured and was wearing safety restraints at the time.

The crash remains under investigation, and no arrest has been made so far by the police.

New Delhi: Open AI's former CEO Sam Altman and former president Greg Brockman are joining Microsoft to lead a new team for advanced research in Artificial Intelligence, Satya Nadella announced today. This comes days after Altman was fired from OpenAI, a company he co-founded.

Announcing the Microsoft's move, Nadella posted on X, "We remain committed to our partnership with OpenAI and have confidence in our product roadmap, our ability to continue to innovate with everything we announced at Microsoft Ignite, and in continuing to support our customers and partners. We look forward to getting to know Emmett Shear and OAI's new leadership team and working with them."

"And we're extremely excited to share the news that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, together with colleagues, will be joining Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team. We look

we're extremely excited to share the news that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, together with colleagues, will be joining Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team. We look forward to moving quickly to provide them with the resources needed for their success forward to moving quickly to provide them with the resources needed for their success," he added.

Nadella added that Altman will be joining the research group as its CEO. "I'm super excited to have you join as

CEO of this new group, Sam, setting a new pace for innovation. We've learned a lot over the years about how to give founders and innovators space to build independent identities and cultures within Microsoft, including GitHub, Mojang Studios, and LinkedIn, and I'm looking forward to having you do the same," he said in reply to Altman's "mission continues" post.

Altman, the face of OpenAI that created the revolutionary ChatGPT, was fired over a Google Meet call Friday, according to a post on X by Brockman.

The next day, Brockman was told over a separate Google Meet call that he was being removed from the board but would retain his role because he was "vital to the company".

Both decisions, Brockman said in his post, were conveyed by Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and Chief Scientist at OpenAI. "Sam and I are shocked and saddened by what the board did today," Brockman said in his post Saturday.

He announced that he had quit the company.

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New Delhi/Dehradun: As 41 workers have been trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand for over a week, the Centre yesterday said it has finalised a five-option action plan to rescue them.

Transport and Highways Secretary Anurag Jain said five separate agencies would work on these alternatives which involve drilling from three sides to access the trapped workers. "The government has taken a decision to work on all fronts to save the precious lives," he said.

The decision was taken in a high-level

Transport and Highways Secretary Anurag Jain said five separate agencies will work on these alternatives.

Silence of crowd when Kohli got out was most satisfying: Cummins After becoming the fifth Australian captain to secure his country’s sixth ODI World Cup, Cummins admitted that he has 'fallen in love with 50over format all over again' “Yeah, I think so,” Cummins nodded in affirmative when asked if the silence was HiIndia Newsdesk his sweetest experience on a cricket field.

The deafening silence of over 90,000 In fact, going against their custom, the supporters at the Narendra Modi Aussies had a second huddle to just Stadium, as Pat Cummins snuffed out acknowledge how big the moment in the peerless Virat Kohli in the World the game it was.

Cup final, was perhaps the "sweetest “We did take a second in the huddle just moment" the Australian skipper has ever to acknowledge the silence that was experienced on a cricket field. going around the crowd. It just felt like After becoming the fifth Australian it was one of those days where it was all captain to secure his country’s sixth ODI made for him to score another hundred World Cup here on Sunday, Cummins like he normally does and that was admitted that he has "fallen in love with satisfying,” Cummins said.

50-over format all over again".

He believes that ODI World Cup is here He got Kohli, who was well-set on 54, to stay as it hs got its own legacy and with a delivery that had an extra bounce also players have their stories to tell and and the premier India batter played on perhaps, it is the bilateral series that trying to jab it towards the covers. become a problem.

meeting where various options were examined based on experts' advice.

"Five options were decided and five different agencies were detailed to carr y out these options. Five agencies namely Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVNL), Rail Vikas Nigam Limited(RVNL), National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), and Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDCL) have been assigned responsibilities," he said.

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Australia broke the hearts of many Indian cricket fans by defeating Rohit Sharmaled side in the final of the Cricket World Cup on Sunday. This is Australia's sixth win - the most by any team in the world.

Now, a photo has gone viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that shows Australian cricketer Mitchell Marsh resting his feet on the World Cup trophy. The photo has evoked strong reaction from social media users, who said Australia may have won the cricket's biggest trophy, but not the respect.

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"Will Reach You Soon": Words Of Hope For 41 Workers Seen After 10 Days HiIndia Newsdesk

The camera and walkie-talkie connection with the workers is a significant development in the long-drawn rescue operation

New Delhi: Their heads covered with hard hats, faces glistening with hope, 41 workers trapped in an Uttarakhand tunnel were seen this morning for the first time in 10 days after a landslide shut their exit route. A camera pushed through a six-inch pipe and walkietalkies connected them to the scores of rescuers working overtime to bring them back.

Between the rescue teams and the trapped workers is debris about 40 metres thick. Drilling through this and bringing the workers home has been a tall challenge owing to a combination of factors, including the topography and the nature of soil in the Himalayan region.

Around 3.45 am today, when the workers' faces appeared on camera, there were some moments of excitement among the rescue teams. The mood soon

turned serious as the rescuers planned the next steps in their daunting task.

They assured the workers that they will reach them soon and shot off several instructions.

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The national selectors on Monday entrusted a set of next-gen stars under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav with the task of taming Australia in the upcoming five-match T20I series, beginning from November 23 at Visakhapatnam.

India squad: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vicecaptain), Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.

"Are you alright? If all of you are okay, please show yourself before the camera.

Please raise your hands and smile," the workers were told over the walkie-talkie.

They responded by lining up before the

An announcement could come at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in January, one of the people said.

Tesla would commit an initial minimum investment in any plant of around $2 billion, one person said, and would look to increase purchases of auto parts from HiIndia Newsdesk the nation to as much as $15 billion. The India is closing in on an agreement US automaker would also seek to make with Tesla Inc. that would allow the US some batteries in India to bring down automaker to ship its electric cars to costs, the person said. the country from next year and set up No final decision has been made and a factory within two years, according to the plans could change, the people said. people familiar with the matter.

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk An announcement could come at the said in June that Tesla plans to make a Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in "significant investment" in India and he January, one of the people said, declining intends to visit in 2024. to be identified because the discussions Representatives from India's Ministry are private. Gujarat, Maharashtra and of Heavy Industries, which oversees the Tamil Nadu are under consideration automobile sector, and the ministries b e caus e t he y a lre ady have wel l- of finance, and commerce and industry, established ecosystems for electric didn't respond to requests for comment. vehicles and exports, another person said.

camera. Their faces showed a week's stubble. They waved to the camera, signalling that they are doing well.

"We will reach you very soon, please do not worry. Please come in front of the camera one by one. We want to show your relatives that you are okay," a rescuer said.

The workers were then asked to take the camera from inside the pipe and focus it on each of them. "We can see you very clearly," a rescuer said, asking if the workers had received the walkietalkie they sent through the pipe. When the workers confirmed they had, the rescuers instructed them how to operate the walkie-talkie.

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New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The US is accelerating the pace of issuing visas in India with more staff joining its Hyderabad consulate and new consulates to open up in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad soon, Washington's Ambassador to New Delhi Eric Garcetti said here on Monday.

“Some more people have already joined the Hyderabad consulate as we are increasing the staff strength in the city and premises are being taken up in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad for setting up new consulates,” Garcetti said.

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Chandra Arya

the same Khalistan group wants to create O t tawa : India - or ig in C anadian trouble at the Hindu Laxmi Narayan member of Parliament Chandra Arya Mandir in Surrey." on Monday shared a purported video "All these are being done in the name of of Pro Khalistani supporters in Surrey freedom of speech and expression. Like claiming they want to create trouble at a broken record, I am again asking the Hindu Laxmi Narayan Mandir there. Canadian authorities to step in and take Along with the video that he shared on action," he added. social media platform X, the Canadian Underscoring that Hindu temples have member of parliament, Arya, further remained targets for attacks over the called on the Canadian authorities to past years, Arya noted by saying, "Hindu take action and step in. temples have been attacked many times He wrote, "Last week, Khalistan during the last couple of years. Hate supporters verbally abused a Sikh family crimes are being committed against outside a Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, BC, Hindu-Canadians." according to some reports. Now it appears

"Allowing these things to continue to be done openly and publicly is not acceptable," he said.

A Hindu temple was vandalised in Canada by extremist elements with Khalistan referendum posters in August this year. The poster on the temple gate referred to and also had the picture of Khalistan Tiger Force chief and designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed in June this year.

This is not the first such attack on a Hindu temple in Canada; multiple such incidents have been carried out by Khalistani extremists. Several incidents were also recorded this year itself.

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Joyous Diwali Celebration At BAPS Chicago Mandir

Indian Americans in California celebrate Chhath Puja

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Hundreds of Indians living and working in the Silicon Valley gathered together to mark the Hindu festival – Chhath Puja in Fremont California.

The festival that is celebrated by honoring the sun saw families gathering at lakefront in Fremont to carry out the rituals.

The festival has begun seeing more attendees year after year in the United States. Many Indians are elated at the thought that they are able to show their American born kids the spirit and pride with which the festival is celebrated back home in India.

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CHICAGO, IL- – The celebrations of culture, spirituality, and community that began with the opening of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Jersey continue to resonate in all BAPS Mandirs throughout North America this Diwali. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chicago, IL hosted a grand Diwali celebration on November 13, 2023, allowing the local community to immerse themselves in the deep-rooted traditions of this beloved Festival of Lights.

Diwali, the revered Hindu ‘festival of lights’, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, and good over evil. It’s a time for reflection, rejuvenation, and celebration for millions across the world. This year, the local BAPS Mandir presented an experience that seamlessly wove age-old traditions with contemporary expressions of faith, culture, and community.

“I just love the fact that this is such a family and community-oriented space. I think that oftentimes when you are out in the world, you can feel disconnected or that you do not belong anywhere. Spaces like this bring people together and remind them that they are connected, and that there are people out there that share the same traditions and values.

That is really important especially for the youth,” shared Karina Villa, IL State Senator representing the 25th District.

Devotees and visitors were welcomed with a vibrant and traditional reception at the mandir’s entrance, where colorful decorations, including a beautifully intricate rangoli, an ornate floor design

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crafted from colored powder. This artistic display not only added to the festive atmosphere, but also served as a fitting introduction to the rich cultural heritage celebrated locally and nationally at the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, NJ, a landmark of Hindu architecture and culture.

Another awe-inspiring feature was the ‘Annakut’, where hundreds of vegetarian dishes were offered as a token of gratitude to the divine, symbolizing abundance and the community’s unwavering devotion for God and for the New Year, celebrated by some Indian-Americans from the northern and western regions of India.

Devotees, young and old, had poured weeks of preparation into ensuring the Annakut was a feast for both the eyes and the soul.

“The annakut preparation begins very early in the morning for us,” explained Jasmine Patel, a BAPS youth volunteer.

“The vegetarian food is traditionally arranged in tiers or steps in front of the sacred images of God. Today

over 1,000 food items have been offered on this day of celebration and appreciation.”

For families, volunteers organized an array of children’s activities, allowing younger generations to bond with their cultural roots while partaking in the festivities. These encompassed storytelling sessions, craft workshops, and traditional games to engage all that took part in the celebrations.

Similar to this local community celebration, BAPS mandirs across North America welcomed visitors with the glow of lights, bright colors, and a festive ambiance as they took in the colorful and joyful spirit of Diwali. The multiple days of Diwali are steeped in traditions and rituals that symbolize new beginnings and a renewed commitment to family.

The spiritual head of BAPS, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj sent blessings to all devotees and well-wishers for Diwali. He encouraged all to find the light within them and make it shine brighter by incorporating unity, values, spirituality, and a spirit of giving.

Reflecting on the day, the spirit of Diwali was palpably felt not just in the surroundings of the mandir, but in the hearts and souls of every visitor. The celebration marked a renewal of finding the good within and maintaining goodwill towards all around us. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir remains a pillar of culture, community unity, and spiritual enrichment. As the lights of Diwali continue to glow within our memories, the mandir extends its deepest gratitude to all who made this celebration a cherished moment in time.

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Director Mahnoor Euceph’s short film Eid Mubarak won the Jury Award for Live Action Short at the New York International Children’s Film Festival, qualifying the film for Oscars consideration this year. It has played over 40 film festivals including CAAMFest, SXSW Sydney, Tasveer, Atlanta ShortFest, and ShortShorts Film Festival & Asia. It won both the Jury Award for Narrative Short and the Audience Award for Short Film at the 2023 Austin Asian American Film Festival.

In this award-winning film, a privileged six-year-old Pakistani girl embarks on a mission to save her beloved pet goat from being eaten on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Azha, only to learn the meaning of sacrifice.

Eid Mubarak will be available in select territories on KIS KIS – keep it short, which will launch the film on YouTube on November 18, 2023 Eid Mubarak has a high-profile Los Angeles special screening set for Friday, November 17 at WME Screening Room presented by Gold House, the preeminent community for Asian Pacific creatives, entrepreneurs, and social impact leaders as well as partners South Asians in Entertainment, Rickshaw Film Foundation and 1497.

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HindiUSA Saint Louis Celebrates Diwali And Navratri Festivities

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ST. LOUIS, MO- The students and staff of HindiUSA Saint Louis, a nonprofit Hindi language school dedicated to promoting the Hindi language and Indian culture, came together to celebrate the Diwali and Navratri festivals on Saturday, November 3, 2023. The event took place at the Hindu Temple of Saint Louis’s Cultural and Educational Center building and was a grand affair, featuring a wide array of cultural performances, a mesmerizing fireworks display, delectable food and shopping stalls, exciting raffle prizes, and an overall festive ambiance.

Diwali, often referred to as the festival of lights, holds profound significance in Hindu culture as it commemorates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

Navratri, meaning ‘nine nights,’ is another significant Hindu festival that pays tribute to the diverse manifestations

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HindiUSA Saint Louis stands as the largest non-profit Hindi language school serving nine Midwest states in the USA of the goddess Durga, symbolizing power, wisdom, and compassion.

The festivities commenced with a heartfelt prayer to Goddess Durga, a traditional ritual involving the offering of light and prayers, led by the school’s founder and coordinators, Mr. Mayank Jain and Dr. Anshu Jain. They warmly welcomed the guests and expressed their heartfelt gratitude for their support and participation in the event. A special guest, Linda, the president of the African Chamber of Commerce, graced the occasion with her presence. Hailing from Nigeria, Linda and her children were captivated by the immersive Indian cultural experience. She commended

as students eagerly anticipated the announcement of the winners.

The event was a resounding success, serving as a vibrant showcase of India’s rich and diverse culture, while also spotlighting the remarkable talents and unwavering dedication of the students and staff of HindiUSA Saint Louis. It fostered a profound sense of community and belonging among all participants, who shared in the joy and gratitude of the festival.

HindiUSA Saint Louis stands as the largest non-profit Hindi language school serving nine Midwest states in the USA, with a dedicated mission to preserve and promote the Hindi language and culture among the younger generation.

The school offers classes tailored to various levels of proficiency, from beginners to advanced learners, in addition to organizing cultural activities and events throughout the year. For more information, please visit their website at www.HindiUSA.Org/STL.

Chicago Mayor Johnson Limits Ajit Pai elected to Public Television Migrant Shelter Stays to 60 Days in Stations Board Crisis Strategy approach to respect the city’s taxpayers,

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Indian American lawyer Shakuntla L Bhaya may be all set to join as a member of Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS). The council is charged with recommending improvements to administrative process and procedure.

Bhaya is a co-owner of a Delaware law firm, Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya. She has also been a member of Delaware Governor John Carney’s Judicial Nominating Commission. She has also been a member of Delaware Governor John Carney’s Judicial Nominating Commission. Bhaya is the first South Asian Indian to be admitted to the Delaware Bar Association. She is a graduate from Northeastern University School of Law.

the students and staff of HindiUSA Saint Louis for their remarkable efforts and accomplishments, expressing deep admiration and appreciation for Indian culture and traditions.

The highlight of the event was the vibrant dandiya dance, a traditional folk dance originating from Gujarat, which involves rhythmic movements and the use of colorful sticks. The students of HindiUSA Saint Louis performed this dance with infectious enthusiasm and grace, adorned in dazzling costumes and accessories. A spectacular fireworks display illuminated the night sky with a dazzling array of colors, symbolizing the joy and optimism associated with the festival, as well as the eternal victory of good over evil. The event also featured an exciting raffle draw, where students had the chance to win captivating fountain fireworks and participate in a rangoli competition. The suspense and excitement of the raffle draw added an extra layer of enjoyment to the event

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CHICAGO, IL- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced that migrants arriving in the city will now be limited to a maximum of 60 days in city shelters. This decision comes after the Chicago City Council approved a 2024 budget of $150 million to support over 21,200 migrants sent from the southern border, largely by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Mayor Johnson emphasized the importance of not neglecting the needs of Chicagoans while addressing the migrant crisis.

The move is seen as a fiscally responsible

as Chicago expects to spend over $363 million by year-end to care for migrants, with limited federal assistance. Mayor Johnson aims to pressure all levels of government to expedite the transition of over 1,800 migrants currently in police stations or makeshift shelters into more permanent housing.

Chicago will continue to maintain its status as a welcoming and sanctuary city.

Although the mayor did not provide specific details about what will happen when migrants reach the 60-day limit, his deputy chief of staff clarified that nobody would be evicted from city shelters as long as they were making progress towards finding permanent housing.

Similar to New York City’s approach, Chicago plans to offer expanded services to migrants, helping them obtain work permits and permanent housing more efficiently. The city also intends to impose fines on bus companies transporting migrants that violate curfew or landing zone regulations, while providing additional staff to assist migrants in reaching their final destinations if they choose not to stay in Chicago. Mayor Johnson will provide further details of this new approach alongside state and county officials in the coming days.

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Indian American Ajit Pai has been elected to a three-year term as an atlarge member of the America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) board of trustees. The election will be effective Feb 26, 2024. Pai is the former Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman. Pai is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Chicago Law School. He said, “I am honored to join the distinguished board of America’s Public Television Stations. For many years, I have appreciated the thoughtful approach APTS President and CEO Pat Butler and the entire APTS team have brought to challenging communications issues, and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to help shape that vision going forward as a member of the board of trustees.

And I have long recognized the value of public television, from my childhood affinity for Sesame Street through my tenure at the FCC.”

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Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant On Her Historic Ceasefire Resolution

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n Tuesday, Indian American councilmember Kshama Sawant along with working p e o p l e , a n d a nt i - w a r activists managed to win a historic victory. The activists were able to get Democrats on the Seattle City Council to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian aid to the Palestinians, and release of all hostages.

The vote was resounding 6 yes, 0 no, apart from 3 abstentions.

For councilmember Sawant who represents district 3 in Central Seattle, the victory did not come easy. Just two weeks ago a similar such motion on ceasefire resolution was not seconded even by a single Democrat.

Talking about the resolution, Sawant says, “Our movement will claim this historic victory today and fight on.

What we won today, is a reflection of the balance of forces right now, and it shows we need an even stronger movement in order to address the root causes of the conflict—the Israeli occupation and the US military aid that facilitates the brutalization of the Palestinian people.”

Sawant’s resolution was the product of debate and input from numerous community members, in Seattle and Gaza, over the last three weeks. Sawant says, “The final adopted resolution was amended in two significant ways by Democrats, who apparently developed the amendment behind closed doors and only released it two and a half hours before the City Council meeting. First, the Democrats eliminated the call to

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Democrats intentionally watered down our antiwar resolution because they want to pose as standing with the millions demanding a ceasefire, but they refuse to break with their leader— President Biden—and demand that the US stop pouring gasoline on the fire, as our movement is calling for.

end the occupation, a crucial demand of the Palestinian people, supported by the global anti-war movement. And second, Democrats eliminated the call to end the $3.8 billion/year in US funding to the Israeli war machine.

But Sawant cautions, “By calling for a ceasefire but failing to also demand an end to US military aid and support for the occupation, Democrats want it both ways: They are bending to movement pressure to say they are for a cease-fire, but they are propping up the very thing that perpetuates the root causes of the

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A new Pew Research Center report has revealed that there are about 725,000 Indians living illegally in the US. The numbers make Indians the third largest group after Mexico and El Salvador as unauthorized immigrant populations in America.

Indians represented over 7% of the nation’s 10.5 million unauthorized immigrants which in turn made up about 3% of the total US population.

The most common country of birth for unauthorized immigrants is Mexico. However, the population of unauthorized immigrants from Mexico dropped by 900,000 from 2017 to 2021, to 4.1 million.

The share of unauthorized immigrants in the US workforce was slightly less than 5% in 2021, compared with 3% of the total US population.

war—namely, US funding of the Israeli state’s brutal occupation and apartheidlike policies.”

She adds, “Democrats intentionally watered down our anti-war resolution because they want to pose as standing with the millions demanding a ceasefire, but they refuse to break with their leader—President Biden—and demand that the US stop pouring gasoline on the fire, as our movement is calling for.”

She adde d, “We ne e d to bui ld independent movements whose leaders are democratically accountable to

working people.”

She also talked about how she has heard from many people in Gaza. One among them, she says, is “Ahmed Moshtaha, founder of the Gaza Circus and a father of three. He had so far survived the bombs provided by the $3.8 billion in U.S. military military aid. Moshtaha told a Seattle friend, “We have returned to my house after the recent bombing of the neighborhood… Now I have 160 inside my house designed for 8. Now only a kilometer between me and the bombing. My son says, ‘Daddy, my heart works like popcorn’. He is a young child with an erratic heart rate stressed by sounds of artillery and bombs.”

She added, “By stripping out from the final resolution the calls to end the occupation and end US military funding, the Democrats are failing the millions of people like Ahmed in Gaza who have faced this relentless onslaught.”

New York: (IANS) The US Departments of Labor and Homeland Security have announced an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas for FY 2024.

This allotment is in addition to the Congressionally-mandated 66,000 H-2B visas that are available each fiscal year, and permits employers to temporarily hire non-citizens to plug worker shortages in the US. "By making these supplemental visas available at the outset of FY 2024, the Departments will help ensure US businesses with workforce needs are able to plan ahead and find the seasonal and temporary workers they need," the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced this week.

The H-2B supplemental includes an allocation of 20,000 visas to workers from Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador,

El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras.

In addition to the 20,000 countryspecific allocation, 44,716 supplemental visas are available to returning workers who received H-2B visas, or were otherwise granted H-2B status during one of the last three fiscal years.

The rule allocates these supplemental visas for returning workers between the first half and second half of the fiscal year to account for the need for additional seasonal and other temporary workers over the course of the year, with a portion of the second half allocation reserved to meet the demand for workers during the summer season.

The semiannual cap of 33,000 H-2B visas authorised under the Immigration and Nationality Act (statutory cap) for the first half of FY 2024 was reached on October 11, 2023.

These supplemental visas are available only to the US businesses that are suffering irreparable harm or will suffer impending irreparable harm without the ability to employ all the H-2B workers requested in their petition, as attested by the employer on a new attestation form.

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Capitol Hill Joins Indian American Community To Celebrate Diwali, The ‘Festival Of Lights’ HiIndia Newsdesk

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ- BAPS Public Affairs, in collaboration with several partner organizations including the Hindu American Foundation (HAF), the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), Shr imad R aj chandra Mission Dharampur, Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA), the American Jewish Committee (AJC), the U.S. Indian Community Foundation, the U.S. India Security Council Inc, and the Indian American Relations Council, convened on Capitol Hill to celebrate Diwali. The event brought together over 300 members of the Indian American community from across the United States, who gathered at the Dirksen Senate Office Building to join members of Congress in the festivities.

The celebration was attended by several Senators and U.S. Representatives, including S en. Cynthia Lummis (Wyoming), Rep. Deborah Ross (NC02), Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10), Rep. Brad Sherman (CA-32), Rep. Ro Khanna (CA17), Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08), Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21), Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Rep. Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Rep. Dan Meuser (PA-09), Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Rep. Darin LaHood (IL-16), Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Rep. Steny Hoyer (MD-5), Rep. Maxwell Frost (FL10), and Ohio State Senator Niraj Antani.

Also in attendance were Roberts Peckar, Member of the Board of Governors of the American Jewish Committee, and Shri Jag Mohan, Minister of Community & Personnel at the Embassy of India.

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a vibrant celebration observed

by Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and Buddhist communities around the world. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is marked by the lighting of diyas, traditional lamps to illuminate homes, the preparation of

Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) (right), Dan Meuser (PA-9) (center right), Representative Shri Thanedar (MI-13) (center left) and Asian American Hotel Owners Association President Bharat Patel (left) light the diya

delicious meals, and prayers for wisdom and prosperity. This festival fosters a sense of togetherness, gratitude, and showcases the rich cultural diversity

and traditions that make it a cherished holiday for millions.

Elected representatives at the celebration emphasized the vital role of diversity

in their constituencies and highlighted the profound impact of sharing cultural traditions like Diwali in promoting deeper understanding, fortifying community strength, and building connections among diverse populations.

Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna participated in the diya lighting ceremony and shared his thoughts on Diwali, stating, “The principles of Diwali – the triumph of good over evil, the triumph of righteousness, the importance of doing your duty – are good reminders to people of all faiths.”

Shri Jag Mohan, in his address to the assembly, remarked, “Celebrating this festival on Capitol Hill is not only a testament to the diversity and unity within our communities, but it is also an opportunity to showcase the strength that comes from cultural preservation and understanding of the various communities.” Suhag Shukla, Executive Director of the Hindu American Foundation, reflected on the significance of Diwali, saying, “Diwali is a time to reflect on the good that is within each of us and to let its light shine through, allowing us to transcend our differences big and small, to alleviate the suffering of others, and to act with wisdom so that we can overcome the darkness of greed, hate, and violence.”

Rep. Jim Costa encapsulated the spirit of the celebration by stating, “May the festival of lights inspire us to lift our communities with hope instead of despair and stand up for what’s right.

That’s what Diwali is all about.” The event served as a unifying opportunity to celebrate Diwali in the nation’s capital, allowing attendees to reflect on the universal messages of Diwali while also increasing awareness about the Indian American community and promoting interfaith harmony. Valuable interactions between attendees and representatives on Capitol Hill enhanced the event’s impact and significance.

Health Camp Of New Jersey Celebrated 25 Years Of Community Health Service HiIndia Newsdesk

Health Camp of New Jersey (HCNJ) celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Silver Jubilee Gala, marking the launch of a project to establish a Community Health Center in New Jersey by 2026.

The event, held at the Balaji Temple Auditorium in Bridgewater, brought together over 400 attendees, including volunteers, business entrepreneurs, and government officials. Dr. Ashok Patel and Navin Merai received lifetime service awards for their two decades of dedication.

Youth volunteers shared personal testimonials, emphasizing the positive impact of volunteering. Dr. Tushar Patel, HCNJ President, highlighted the organization's 25-year history, revealing that over 12,500 individuals received

screenings, detecting nearly 4,000 chronic diseases. The new initiative

aims to provide essential health services, screenings, and vaccinations

to underprivileged communities.

Atul and Lata Shah of ANS Consultants were recognized as Event Sponsors for the Community Health Center project. Edison Township Mayor Sam Joshi presented a plaque and expressed support. Guests of Honor included Assemblyman Herb Conway, Jr., and Passaic County Commissioner John W. Bartlett, both applauding HCNJ's community service. The gala featured entertainment by Bollywood singer Shilpi Paul and Entertainment Unlimited.

The visionary initiative addresses healthcare disparities in New Jersey, where 7% lack insurance, aiming to provide essential care and reduce the burden on local, state, and federal levels.

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How tech devices impact kids’ brain functioning Children getting more prone to Type 2 diabetes : experts Medical experts at the King George's Medical University (KGMU) have said that more and more children are getting prone to type 2 Diabetes.

Kauser Usman, senior faculty member, department of medicine, KGMU, said, "The youngest child I have diagnosed and treated for diabetes was a Class 7 student, who had no family history of diabetes. There has been a rise in the number of children coming to OPD being diagnosed for diabetes, without any family history."

Doctors said changing habits/lifestyle is to be blamed more than genetics.

"Children are now having mainly food outside the house and even avoid bringing tiffin to school.

Busy parents also give money rather than tiffin.

Besides, they are under tremendous pressure to perform. The aim is to decide on a profession such as medicine or engineering right from Class 4 or 5. During our time, all this pressure came only after Class 10," said NS Verma, HoD, physiology, KGMU. Doctors said that children getting diabetes is a major drawback for society. "First, if there were no other diabetes patients, the family history for diabetes starts, secondly and most importantly, the productive age between 17 years and 40 years remains compromised due to the disease," said Usman.

He suggested exercising daily for at least 40 minutes, maintaining a diet chart and eating what suits your body best.

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ime spent watching television or playing computer games has measurable and long-term effects on children’s brain function, according to a review of 23 years of neuroimaging research, which while showing negative impacts also demonstrates some positive effects.

However, the researchers stop short of advocating limits on screen time, which they say can lead to confrontation. Instead, they urged policymakers to help parents navigate the digital world by promoting programmes which support positive brain development.

In particular, the research finds screen time leads to changes in the pre-frontal cortex of the brain, which is the base of executive functions such as working memory and the ability to plan or to respond flexibly to situations.

It also finds impacts on the parietal lobe, which helps us to process touch, pressure, heat, cold, and pain; the temporal lobe, which is important for memory, hearing and language; and the occipital lobe, which helps us to interpret visual information.

“It should be recognised by both educators and caregivers that children's cognitive development may be influenced by their digital experiences,” said Chair Professor Hui Li, from the Faculty of Education at The

Limiting their screen time is an effective but confronting way, and more innovative, friendly, and practical strategies could be developed and implemented.

Those in policymaking positions should supply suitable guidance, involvement and backing for children's digital use Education University of Hong Kong.

“Limiting their screen time is an effective but confronting way, and more innovative, friendly, and practical strategies could be developed and implemented. Those in policymaking positions should supply suitable guidance, involvement and backing for children's digital use.

The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Early Education and Development, is based on an analysis of 33 studies which used neuroimaging technology to measure the impact of digital technology on the brains of children under the age of 12. In total, more than 30,000 participants are included.

New gene therapy can cut 'bad' cholesterol by 50% with a single dose

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illions of people taking statins daily to lower their cholesterol levels can benefit from a new gene therapy that has shown potential to reduce 'bad' cholesterol levels by up to 50 per cent with just one dose.

The single infusion of a CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy VERVE-101, developed by Verve Therapeutics in Boston, US, significantly reduced lowThe investigational density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) treatment uses DNA-editing also known as the "bad cholesterol" in people who carry one gene for the technology to permanently inherited condition that results in very turn off the PCSK9 gene in high LDL cholesterol levels and a high the liver.PCSK9 is a gene risk of heart attack at an early age. that plays a critical role in The investigational treatment uses DNAcontrolling blood LDL-C editing technology to permanently turn through its regulation of the off the PCSK9 gene in the liver.

PCSK9 is a gene that plays a critical role LDL receptor. in controlling blood LDL-C through its regulation of the LDL receptor. a single-course therapy that may lead to "Instead of daily pills or intermittent deep LDL-C lowering for decades," said injections over decades to lower bad Andrew M. Bellinger, chief scientific cholesterol, this study reveals the officer at Verve Therapeutics. potential for a new treatment option -- The study presented at the American

Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023 in Philadelphia, described the first human trial of VERVE-101, which included 7 men and 2 women in New Zealand, and the UK. Each participant was diagnosed with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia -- meaning they inherited one gene for the disorder from one parent -- and had extremely high bad cholesterol levels (average measure of 201 mg/dL) despite taking the maximum-tolerated LDL cholesterollowering medication.

The majority of study participants had pre-existing severe coronary artery disease and had already experienced a heart attack, or undergone coronary bypass surgery or stenting to allow adequate blood flow to heart muscle.

None were taking PCSK9 inhibitors while enrolled in the study.

Each participant received a single intravenous infusion of VERVE-101, with the first cohort receiving a low dose of 0.1 mg/kg and other cohorts receiving

escalating doses, after consultation with an independent safety monitoring board. The highest dose received was 0.6 mg/kg.

The study found that the highest-two VERVE-101 doses reduced LDL-C by 39 per cent and 48 per cent in the two participants receiving 0.45 mg/kg of the drug and 55 per cent in the sole participant receiving 0.6 mg/kg. It reduced blood PCSK9 protein levels by 47 per cent, 59 per cent and 84 per cent in the three participants receiving the 0.45 mg/kg or 0.6 mg/kg doses.

The drug also reduced LDL-C at six months in the sole participant receiving 0.6 mg/kg, with follow-up ongoing.

To date, most adverse events that occurred in the study were mild and unrelated to treatment. Serious adverse cardiovascular events, specifically a cardiac arrest, a myocardial infarction and an arrhythmia, occurred in two patients who had underlying advanced coronary artery disease, the study showed.

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The grand lineup for Lollapalooza India 2024 revealed Author Bio:

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conic multi-genre music festival Lollapalooza India is all set to return with a second edition that will bring with it, an assortment of unique, diverse and exciting flavours from the world of music and culture. With the massive success of the Asia-first edition earlier this year, Lollapalooza India is now gearing up for an even more exciting second edition that will carry forward the legacy of the most diverse music festival to enter India and the Asian sub-continent.

O n Ja nu a r y 2 7 t h - 2 8 t h , 2 0 2 4 , Lollapalooza India will once again transform the iconic Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai into a captivating haven for all music enthusiasts, showcasing an eclectic line-up of renowned artists from around the globe and India across a two-day extravaganza.

Featuring four stages with piping e n e rg y an d ove r 2 0 h ou r s of unforgettable live music performed by some of the biggest names globally and locally, here is Lollapalooza India 2024’s much-awaited artist line-up!

Taking stage will be none other than the world-renowned and amongst the most prolific music icons Sting and formidable, household names in the world of pop rock bands, Jonas Brothers while influential and unconventional pop singer-songwriter Halsey, dynamic live performers and anthem belters OneRepublic, piano rockers of alternative rock Keane, bold and fearless pop phenomenon and singer-songwriter Lauv, modern

dance music duo Jungle, inimitable sound rockers Royal Blood, radical and unorthodox hip-hop rapper JPEGMAFIA, Italian electronic dance music artist Meduza, French house DJ Malaa, eclectic, psychedelic and pop music blending Caribou, K-pop and rock music fusion powerhouse The Rose, bilingual K-pop American blend of pop, R&B and soulful vocals of Eric Nam, pioneering world music sounds blended with Indian folk and classical melodies by Anoushka Shankar, one of the most vital standard-bearers of modern African music Fatoumata Diawara, global festival favourite hip-hop record producer and DJ Kenny Beats, India’s most sought after contemporary Indian folk band The Raghu Dixit Project, homegrown favourites multilingual indie-folk alternative band When Chai Met Toast and Israeli alternative indie electronic pop sound masters Garden City Movement will also bring their tonal genius to Lollapalooza India 2024 at the multi-genre music festival’s second edition in the Asian continent.

And it doesn’t stop there! Lollapalooza India 2024 will welcome the freshest of international sounds and home-grown superstar performers including The Karan Kanchan Experience, Parvaaz, Prabh Deep, Dualist Inquiry, Komorebi, Parekh & Singh, Skrat, Kamakshi Khanna, JBABE, Chrms, Dewdrops, Shashwat Bulusu, Jatayu, Monophonik, Sublime Sound, Stalvart John, Long Distances and Megan Murray - for an eclectic and unforgettable musical start to 2024 in the Asian subcontinent.

Astro Friend Chirag

(Son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla)

24th November 2023 to 30th November 2023 Aries Ganesha says that this week is going to be very busy for the people of Aries zodiac sign. At the beginning of the week, you may have to travel long or short distances in connection with career business.

The journey will be very tiring and less fruitful than expected.

Taurus

Ganesha says that this week will bring auspiciousness and good fortune for the people of the Taurus zodiac sign. Efforts made for a career or business at the beginning of the week will be successful. This time will prove to be very auspicious for people associated with business.

Gemini

Ganesha says that the people of the Gemini zodiac will remain depressed this week due to not getting timely help from their colleagues and well-wishers.

Opponents in the workplace may create obstacles in your work to humiliate you.

Cancer

Ganeshasays that this week brings good luck for people of the Cancer zodiac sign. At the beginning of the week, with the help of well-wishers, the planned tasks will be completed on time. Both seniors and juniors will be completely kind to you in the workplace.

Leo

Ganesha says that people of the Leo zodiac sign will get full support of good luck this week. In such a situation, whether your loved ones support you or not, you will be accepted only after proving your strength in front of everyone on the basis of your ability.

Virgo

Thailand is set to sparkle this November as the country celebrates one of its most colourful and picturesque cultural festivals – Loy Krathong, also known as the Festival of Lights. To celebrate the water goddess Phrae Mae Khongkha, millions of Thais float (loy) a little raft (krathong) commonly made from banana trunk and topped with flowers and candles. The krathongs carry the hopes, wishes, and gratitude of individuals, and represent the act of letting go of the old and ushering in the new.

Celebrity Astrologer Chirag Daruwalla is the son of famous astrologer Bejan Daruwalla.

He is known for his detailed astrological predictions on career, health, love, finance, and business. You can visit their website bejandaruwalla.com for guidance on problems related to your life and solve your problem with the help of expert astrologer Chirag Daruwalla. For guidance on problems related to your life you can talk to Astrologer Chirag Daruwalla on Call/Whatsapp: +91 9825470377 or also mail on: info@bejandaruwalla.com

Ganesha says that this week will bring auspiciousness and success for the people of the Virgo zodiac sign.

Travel undertaken in connection with career and business at the beginning of the week will prove to be auspicious and beneficial. With the help of an influential person, you will get opportunities to take the business forward.

Libra

Ganeshasays that this week is going to be a bit hectic for the people of the Libra zodiac. At the beginning

of the week, you may have to visit courts to resolve disputes related to land and buildings or to get ancestral property.

Scorpio

Ganesha says that people of Scorpio zodiac this week will be successful in doing all their work better and on time with the help of their intelligence and discretion.

This week you will get full support of good luck, with the help of which you will get desired success in any endeavor you make in any field and your respect in society will increase.

Sagittarius

Ganesha says that Sagittarius people will have to manage both their time and money this week. This week, do not make the mistake of postponing any important work till tomorrow, otherwise, your finished work may get spoiled.

Capricorn

Ganesha says that this week is going to be a mixed one for the people of Capricorn. At the beginning of the week, employed people may face some difficulties in the workplace. Your hard work and efforts may be ignored, due to which you will feel a little sad.

Aquarius

Ganesha says that if the people of the Aquarius sign use their intelligence and discretion properly this week, then they can achieve more success than expected in their careers and business.

Pisces

Ganesha says that people of the Pisces sign should think ten times before taking any big step related to life this week. Avoid doing any work in a hurry, otherwise, you may have to suffer loss instead of profit. If you are going to decide to purchase any land or building, then do all the paperwork related to it properly, and do not sign any paper without reading it properly.

In case of confusion or while making any major decision, definitely take advice from your well-wishers. If you are wandering in search of employment, you may have to wait a little longer for it.

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