The campaign is underway despite Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's appeal to pro-Kannada organisations not to visit companies directly.
The speculation was fuelled by the absence of Maharashtra deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar and her sons, Parth and Jay, from Sunday's meeting with Shah. The development raised questions about whether the party's leadership was being sidelined in discussions over its future following the death of Ajit Pawar. NCP national chief spokesperson Umesh Patil rejected reports as "incorrect, baseless and misleading".
Former rower and canoeist Manjeet Singh has been elected unopposed to the IOA Athletes’ Commission after being the sole male medallist category nominee. Kidambi Srikanth withdrew, leaving 10 candidates, including PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu and Harmanpreet Singh, competing for nine remaining seats in Tuesday’s (November 3) elections.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government would consider concerns raised by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) over India's capital gains tax structure, amid growing demands for a reduction in long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equities.
Samrat and Varshali Dambe lost their jobs in 2024, prompting them to pursue a long-held dream. They embarked on an 80-day motorcycle journey around India, covering 16,428 kilometers. During their ride, they encountered welcoming people and faced challenging terrains throughout their travels. Their journey received recognition from the India Book of Records for their achievements. After completing their expedition, they founded a community to connect fellow motorcycle enthusiasts.
The Fish and Game Department of New Hampshire has initiated a five-year period of closure at Great Bay to facilitate oyster restoration efforts. This move affects two key sites, one near Woodman Point and another near Nannie Island. Significant measures are being implemented to combat the alarming 90% decline in oyster reefs since 1970, involving collaboration between researchers and conservation groups to rejuvenate oyster populations and restore essential marine habitats.
The government is addressing a dispute regarding reduced import duties on bulk Scotch whisky imports. Liquor industry executives were assured that these imports qualify for the 75 percent duty reduction. The disagreement arose after tax officials questioned the eligibility of bulk shipments under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Major liquor companies, including Diageo and Pernod Ricard, have been affected by this dispute.
Sarfaraz Khan remains motivated to play cricket despite being overlooked for national selection multiple times. He questions his daily efforts while seeking inspiration from his father's dedication to his career. Although he has performed well in domestic matches, the selector's perception limits his opportunities for overseas play. Sarfaraz's focus on fitness has resulted in significant weight loss and improved performance.
Russia has formally withdrawn from the council of Europe’s Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, bringing an end to the European body’s mandate to independently monitor conditions in Russian prisons, police stations and other places of detention.