INDIA
Delhi AQI goes past 760 as smog worsens; schools go online, airlines warn of flight delays
Schools have been asked to move classes online except for students of classes 10 and 12. IndiGo and SpiceJet have warned of flight delays with visibility dipping at the airport
INDIA
Parliamentary panel pushes for review of 'equivalence of posts' and 'creamy layer' criteria for OBCs: Report
This controversy stems from the absence of a standardised categorization of posts across government bodies, including public sector undertakings (PSUs), banks, and universities.
BUSINESS
ED probes high net-worth individuals' offshore investments in India-focused funds: Report
While regulations permit Indian residents to invest abroad under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), the scheme restricts investments in instruments issued by Indian entities.
WORLD
PM Modi arrives in Brazil for G20 Summit, set to engage with global leaders on key issues
As a member of the G20 Troika, India will participate alongside Brazil and South Africa in shaping the summit’s agenda.
WORLD
US pollster J. Ann Selzer announces departure from election polling
In an op-ed for the newspaper, Selzer explained that while she would have preferred to leave on a high note with a poll aligning with Election Day results, the final Iowa poll she conducted painted a surprising picture.
INDIA
Why this Rs 120 crore triplex penthouse in Mumbai is out of reach even for the super-rich
A $14 million penthouse in Mumbai’s financial district is being sold through a rigorous screening process, where potential buyers are evaluated on more than just their finances.
POLITICS
Islampur Election 2024: All about the constituency, party-wise candidates, past winners and more
As Islampur approaches the 2024 election, the stakes are higher than ever. The split within the NCP, combined with the entry of new contenders from RSP and BSP, has transformed the constituency into a fiercely contested battleground.
BUSINESS
Swiggy's quick commerce growth outpaces food delivery business
As of June 30, Swiggy Instamart operates approximately 557 dark stores and plans to increase this number to 741, up from a previously projected 538.
WORLD
New York City schools brighten up Diwali for students with a historic decision
In June, New York City officially declared Diwali a public school holiday, allowing students to celebrate this important festival, which is significant for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists alike.
WORLD
Taliban bans women from 'hearing each other's voices': All about the bizarre new rule
Under the new restrictions, women’s voices are considered potential "instruments of vice" and are thus forbidden from being heard in public. Singing or reading aloud is now prohibited—even from within their own homes.
BUSINESS
RBI brings home 102 tonnes of gold from Bank of England on Dhanteras: Report
The Bank of England, which stores approximately 5,350 tonnes of gold from various central banks worldwide, is noted for the liquidity benefits provided by its proximity to the London bullion market.
BUSINESS
RBI asks Warburg Pincus to reduce stake in Home First Finance before Shriram Housing deal: Report
Both Shriram Housing Finance and Home First Finance are non-bank lenders with a focus on affordable housing. Shares of Home First Finance are publicly traded, while Shriram Housing Finance remains unlisted.
BUSINESS
Adani Group in advanced talks to set up first greenfield cement plant in Odisha: Report
The Adani Group, which has focused primarily on acquiring cement businesses thus far, is now prepared to initiate the construction of new facilities from the ground up as it aims to become India's largest cement producer.
BUSINESS
InsuranceDekho in merger talks with RenewBuy, will create India’s second-largest insurance aggregator: Report
The insurance sector in India, the fifth-largest life insurance market in the world, is projected to grow to $222 billion by 2026, growing at an annual rate of 32-34 percent
WORLD
Boeing explores sale of parts of its space business: Report
The company has been a significant player in the ISS program, manufacturing and maintaining modules that have supported the station for decades.
WORLD
Israel informed US before conducting strikes on Iran in response to missile attacks: Report
The escalation follows a series of regional hostilities, with Iran's allied group Hezbollah joining forces against Israel in support of Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that launched an assault on Israel earlier in October.
BUSINESS
RBI MPC Minutes: Inflation on target but core sector challenges persist amid demand deficits
Demand deficits in both domestic and external markets could be the reason private investment has not picked up momentum despite companies' healthy balance sheets and government reforms, said MPC member Nagesh Kumar
BUSINESS
No oil shortage, prices expected to drop soon, says Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
The Union Minister also mentioned that countries like Brazil and Guyana are increasing their oil production.
BUSINESS
Navi Finserv withdraws bond sale following RBI ban on new loans: Report
The company had intended to raise Rs 1 billion (nearly $12 million) through two-year and three-month bonds, offering a coupon of 10.40%, payable quarterly.
BUSINESS
Retail group AICPDF calls for CCI probe into Blinkit, Swiggy, Zepto over alleged predatory pricing: Report
As the quick commerce sector gains momentum, Zomato’s shares have reportedly doubled this year, and Swiggy is preparing to launch an initial public offering (IPO) valued at over $1 billion in the coming weeks.
INDIA
Undercover Charm: How a decoy woman helped police to arrest shooter linked to the Bishnoi Gang
Once inside the hotel room, and after sharing some drinks, Sukha was apprehended by officers from the Mumbai Police, who were positioned on the floor above.
WORLD
IDF footage of Yahya Sinwar’s wife with $32,000 Hermès Birkin bag triggers outrage amid Gaza crisis
Israel’s Foreign Ministry echoed this criticism, posting on its X handle, "Sinwar's wife caught clutching a $32,000 Hermès Birkin bag while Gazans endured hardship under Hamas. Sinwar and his family were living in luxury, shamelessly indulging while sending others to die."
WORLD
Who is Naim Qassem? The Hezbollah deputy leader who fled Lebanon in fear of assassination
Appointed deputy chief in 1991 by then-secretary general Abbas al-Musawi, who was killed in an Israeli helicopter attack the following year, Qassem retained his position when Nasrallah took over.
WORLD
Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General, Naim Qassem reportedly flees to Tehran as Israeli strikes claim key leaders
After Nasrallah's death, Qassem delivered three speeches, two of which were made from Beirut, while the third was recorded in Tehran.
