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Netanyahu faces major setback as Herzog gives Gadi Eisenkot mandate to form Israel govt

Netanyahu faces major setback as Herzog gives Gadi Eisenkot mandate to form Israel govt

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Jerusalem, Nov 8 (IANS) Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked opposition leader and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country’s next government, dealing a significant setback to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to retain power following the October 27 general election.Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, secured the backing of 67 lawmakers in consultations with parliamentary factions, compared with 46 who recommended Netanyahu. Seven lawmakers declined to endorse either candidate.Herzog announced his decision on Saturday, November 7, following consultations with political leaders, including Netanyahu and Eisenkot. The formal handover of the mandate is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, at 5 pm local time, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.Eisenkot ...
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Advani, Atal changed course of Indian politics: PM Modi pens tribute as LK Advani enters 100th year

Advani, Atal changed course of Indian politics: PM Modi pens tribute as LK Advani enters 100th year

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New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday penned a detailed article highlighting the life, political journey and enduring contribution of veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani, as the senior leader entered his 100th year on November 8.Describing Advani’s journey as closely intertwined with several defining chapters of modern India, PM Modi recalled his experiences during Partition, his contribution to building the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and the BJP, his role during the Emergency, the Somnath-to-Ayodhya Rath Yatra and his service to the country in various government positions.Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister announced the publication of his article and extended birthday greetings to Advani.“Today, 8th November, is a la...
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Nvidia CEO’s daughter cancels planned visit to S. Korea

Nvidia CEO’s daughter cancels planned visit to S. Korea

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Seoul, Nov 8 (IANS) A planned visit to South Korea by Madison Huang, a senior director at Nvidia Corp. and the daughter of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang, has been abruptly canceled, sources said.The younger Huang had planned to visit South Korea on Sunday to attend the "Nvidia AI Day Seoul 2026" event, set for Monday and Tuesday at the COEX exhibition centre in southern Seoul, and meet with South Korean government officials.But her scheduled trip is believed to have been abruptly called off due to family issues, the sources said, without disclosing details, reports Yonhap news agency.Some industry observers speculate the cancellation may have been influenced by foreign news reports saying that U.S. intelligence officials believe a woman who had a close relationship with Nvidia...
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VP Radhakrishnan extends Diwali greetings, urges people to support local artisans, traders

VP Radhakrishnan extends Diwali greetings, urges people to support local artisans, traders

INDIA, TOP STORIES
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday extended warm Diwali greetings to people across the world, highlighting India's rich cultural diversity and the festival's message of the victory of good over evil.He also urged citizens to support local artisans, traders and businesses by purchasing indigenous products during the festive season.In a video message shared on X, the Vice President said, "My heartiest Diwali greetings to all my brothers and sisters living across the world. Bharat is blessed with a vibrant culture and rich diversity of traditions. Diwali is celebrated by everyone with great enthusiasm."Emphasising that the festival's significance remains unchanged despite differences in the way and timing of celebrations, V-P Radhakrishnan said, "The timing...
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Diwali rush: Over 15 lakh passengers leave Chennai by buses, trains in three days

Diwali rush: Over 15 lakh passengers leave Chennai by buses, trains in three days

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Chennai, Nov 8 (IANS) More than 15 lakh passengers travelled out of Chennai between November 5 and 7 to celebrate Diwali in their hometowns, triggering a massive rush at bus terminals and railway stations across the city.Government and private buses transported nearly seven lakh passengers during the three days, while trains carried several lakh more. Thousands of people also travelled in private cars and other vehicles.The exodus gathered momentum on Friday and continued through Saturday, with major transport hubs witnessing heavy crowds as families rushed to reach their destinations ahead of the festival.Government buses alone transported 5.15 lakh passengers over three days. On Saturday, 3,319 buses operated until 8 p.m., carrying approximately 1.35 lakh passengers. The number of passen...
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TN: Water shortage hits PAP tail-end farmers in Tiruppur; illegal diversion suspected

TN: Water shortage hits PAP tail-end farmers in Tiruppur; illegal diversion suspected

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Tiruppur, Nov 8 (IANS) Serious concerns have emerged over irrigation water distribution under the Parambikulam-Aliyar Project (PAP) in Tamil Nadu's Tiruppur district, with farmers alleging that large-scale illegal diversion of water has disrupted supplies to agricultural lands in the tail-end regions. The controversy has brought renewed attention to alleged lapses in monitoring the extensive canal network, particularly the failure to prevent unauthorised extraction of water. Farmers dependent on the Vellakovil branch canal have demanded immediate government intervention to protect their irrigation rights.The situation worsened following the release of water from Thirumoorthy Dam on Thursday for the project’s second irrigation zone. Although water was expected to flow through the distributi...
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May our patriotic youth contribute enthusiastically towards Viksit Bharat: Prez Murmu’s Diwali greetings

May our patriotic youth contribute enthusiastically towards Viksit Bharat: Prez Murmu’s Diwali greetings

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New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu extended warm Diwali greetings to the countrymen on Sunday and wished for the "patriotic youth" of the nation to contribute "enormously" towards the goal of Viksit Bharat.People across India are celebrating Diwali on Sunday with traditional fervour and enthusiasm, illuminating their homes, streets and public spaces with diyas, decorative lights and colourful decorations. In a statement, the President said, "On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad.""The joyous celebrations followed Bhagwan Shri Ram's return to Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana. Bhagwan Shri Ram beheld the beautiful rows of illuminated lamps. This forms the cultural and devotional sig...
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Fires reported at multiple locations across Delhi; no casualties

Fires reported at multiple locations across Delhi; no casualties

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New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Multiple fire incidents have been reported in Delhi, including a massive blaze at a hardware and paint store in Uttam Nagar and another fire in the basement of a building in Malviya Nagar. Several fire tenders were deployed to contain the blazes, with no casualties or injuries reported in either incident.A massive fire broke out at a hardware and paint store on Main Najafgarh Road in Uttam Nagar late Saturday evening, spreading from the ground floor to the upper floors of a three-storey building. Around five fire tenders were rushed to the spot to contain the blaze.Another fire broke out in the basement of a building in Malviya Nagar's Khidki area, prompting the deployment of eight fire tenders. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control. No casualties or...
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Delhi-NCR wakes up to ‘very poor’ air on Diwali; several monitoring stations record severe AQI

Delhi-NCR wakes up to ‘very poor’ air on Diwali; several monitoring stations record severe AQI

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New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Residents of Delhi and the surrounding areas woke up to 'very poor' air quality on Diwali morning as the national capital recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 384, indicating a concerning pollution situation across the city.According to data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), air pollution levels remained particularly alarming in several parts of Delhi, where 11 monitoring stations registered AQI readings above 400, placing them in the 'severe' category.Punjabi Bagh recorded the highest AQI at 450, followed by RK Puram at 449 and IIT Delhi at 446. Dwarka also reported a high reading of 444, while CRRI Mathura Road registered an AQI of 425 and Siri Fort recorded 423.According to the 6 a.m. update, out of the 23 monitoring stations listed, 11 r...
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New York, Toronto recognise Diwali

New York, Toronto recognise Diwali

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Washington, Nov 8 (IANS) New York state and Toronto have formally recognised Diwali on November 8, honouring South Asian communities as US and Canadian leaders marked the festival with greetings and community celebrations.New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed her proclamation on October 26, designating November 8 as Diwali — “The Festival of Lights”. India’s consulate in New York shared a photograph of the proclamation on Saturday and thanked her for recognising Indian Americans’ contributions.The proclamation calls Diwali “a deeply meaningful annual observance” celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists worldwide. It honours the “leadership and civic contributions” of New York’s celebrating communities, including South Asian and Indo-Caribbean residents.In Toronto, Mayor Olivia Chow...
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