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Organic waste can be converted into protein-rich fish feed: ICAR official
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India in a 'sweet spot' amid oil volatility and currency dynamics: Kotak Neo's Anindya Banerjee
India is in a favourable economic position due to declining crude oil prices and increasing foreign investment inflows. The Indian rupee is currently undervalued, and there is potential for appreciation if geopolitical tensions ease. Expectations suggest one more interest rate hike from both the Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of India. Additionally, shifting global investment sentiment is favoring markets such as India beyond artificial intelligence stocks.
From Tuna to Seaweed: Centre Steps Up Blue Economy Drive in Lakshadweep
As part of its broader Blue Economy strategy, the Centre is accelerating efforts to transform Lakshadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands into major hubs for high-value marine fisheries. The two island territories, which account for nearly 40 per cent of Indias Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), are positioned to tap underutilised marine resources through modern [] The post From Tuna to Seaweed: Centre Steps Up Blue Economy Drive in Lakshadweep & Andaman appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
NCP merger decision rests with Sharad Pawar, Sunetra; neither has told us anything yet: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that only Sharad Pawar and Sunetra Pawar could clarify any merger plans. He noted that neither had informed the BJP about a potential merger of the two NCP factions. Fadnavis compared Sunetra Pawars leadership to that of her late husband, Ajit Pawar, declaring it unfair. He expressed confidence in river-linking projects helping eliminate drought in Maharashtra over time.
NMDC in talks with Russia's Rosatom over lithium investments, sources say
Indian state-run miner NMDC Ltd is in talks with Russia's Rosatom to invest in lithium projects. These discussions are part of India's strategy to secure supplies for battery and EV industries. NMDC aims to enhance its global mineral diversification strategy and has formed a team for due diligence. The Indian government is investing in domestic processing of critical minerals to reduce import dependence.
Higher US yields could push India towards export-led growth: SBICAPS
The research notes that Indias economic fundamentals remain relatively stable, supported by anchored inflation, gradual fiscal consolidation and an improving sovereign credit profile
Vanishing vessels and missing sailors: The Iran war's human cost at sea
Naveen Kumar's mother, V. Pandiselvi, has not heard from her son for over six months. Kumar and five other crew members disappeared while onboard Iran-linked cargo vessels in May. Families face emotional turmoil and financial stress amid the ongoing conflict affecting shipping routes. The Indian recruitment agency has failed to provide information about sailors repatriation or safety.
EV registrations surge 75% in Oct, offsetting PV market decline
Electric passenger vehicle registrations in India surged by nearly 75 per cent year-on-year in October, significantly cushioning the 14.6 per cent contraction in the overall passenger vehicle market. This growth was particularly beneficial for manufacturers like Tata Motors and Mahindra, whose EV sales helped offset sharper declines in conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle registrations.
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The report also called for policy portfolios that are designed to create demand, address specific commercialisation barriers and generate evidence from the outset
A fascinating discovery at the British Museum includes a lump of soil, wood, and metal that holds a Celtic brooch from the eighth or ninth century. This ancient jewelry is linked to Viking burial traditions. Following their raids, Vikings astutely transformed sacred church artifacts into symbols of status, indicating a timeline of activity in Britain that may precede prior assumptions.
Domestic Cathode Material Production Gets Government Nod
Lohum's subsidiary Vidyuta has secured government approval under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) for a 20 KTPA cathode active material manufacturing facility, involving a Rs 500 crore investment. This initiative aims to boost domestic production of critical lithium-ion battery components, reducing import reliance and strengthening India's electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
US, Ukrainian and European officials meet on ending Ukraine war, Steve Witkoff says
US, Ukrainian, and European officials convened to strategize ahead of US-brokered negotiations in Abu Dhabi. The discussions focused on the war's conclusion and future security arrangements in Europe. Participants considered enhancing existing European security institutions after the conflict ends. A primary concern is to address post-war security needs and mitigate future conflict risks. Coordination efforts aim for a sustainable and lasting peace in the region.
Pankaj Chaudhary, the BJP president of Uttar Pradesh, has criticised Akhilesh Yadav's planned visit to the Ram temple. Chaudhary urged Yadav to visit and apologise for past incidents involving kar sevaks on December 6. This criticism is part of the BJP's broader strategy ahead of the upcoming 2027 UP polls. Akhilesh Yadav has previously raised concerns over alleged donation irregularities at the Ram temple.
EPFO has shifted the venue of its 240th CBT meeting on 19 November from Gujarat to New Delhi. The meeting comes amid media reports suggesting a possible increase in the minimum EPS pension from 1,000 to 3,000.
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Heavy trucks, electric CVs power industry growth; buses lag behind
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Why Asia is a key growth engine for world economy
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Asia remains one of the worlds most important engines of economic growth with its manufacturing networks, expanding digital economy and large consumer markets. However, it is important for economic expansion to translate into higher purchasing power and stronger household savings, according to an article in India Narrative. The article cites the IMFs Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and the Pacific which highlights the macroeconomic pressures that external shocks can create for regional economies. The problem is not international integration itself, but excessive dependence on external demand without sufficiently strong domestic foundations. When export orders weaken, businesses may reduce production and recruitment. If household purchasing power is already constrained, domestic consumption may not be strong enough to offset the decline. The article observes that investment should do more than increase output: it should raise productivity, develop local suppliers, improve worker skills, and strengthen small businesses. The quality of growth should be assessed through real wages, employment quality, household debt, savings, and consumption not GDP alone. Inflation can undermine the benefits of expansion when food, energy, housing, and transport costs rise faster than household incomes. It highlights that China illustrates why productive capacity does not automatically translate into stronger consumption. Weak household confidence and difficulties in the property sector have complicated efforts to strengthen domestic demand. The broader lesson for Asia is that economic security influences spending decisions. When households fear future income losses, they postpone purchases and save more cautiously, affecting business sales and investment. The article also observes that Asia has a distinctive advantage in todays increasingly fragmented global economy: it combines manufacturing depth, resource-rich economies, large consumer markets, technological capabilities, and expanding regional trade. China remains a major industrial centre, India offers a vast domestic market and growing services sector, and Southeast Asian economies connect production networks with natural resources, logistics, and emerging consumer demand. Australia and other regional partners contribute energy, minerals, agricultural products, and specialised industrial capabilities. These complementary strengths could allow Asia to build more diversified and resilient supply chains by strengthening practical regional cooperation rather than relying exclusively on any single external market or major power. Better cross-border infrastructure, predictable investment rules, technology transfer, and cooperation in energy and digital systems can reduce vulnerabilities while expanding economic opportunities, the article added.
Foreign equities under pressure: what should investors do?
Indian investors are looking beyond domestic equities, but recent overseas market corrections underline why global exposure should be a long-term diversification strategy, not a bet on past returns.
How travellers are working around pricey flights for winter holidays
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ICSE Class 10 & 12 board exam datesheet out
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE Class X) and Indian School Certificate (ISC Class XII) Year 2027 Examinations.A total of 379,980 candidates are set to appear for the two examinations, the board said, reaffirming its reach and its continued commitment to delivering credible, fair and high-quality school-level assessments.Also read: ISCE Class 12 Board Exam Timetable 2027 PDF: Check exam dates, subject-wise schedule and download steps2.70 lakh candidates from 3,106 affiliated schools will appear for the ICSE Year 2027 Examination, while more than 1.1 lakh candidates from 1,651 schools will appear for the ISC examination.The ICSE examination will cover 76 subjects papers, while the ISC examination will feature 60 subjects.The ICSE Year 2027 Examination will commence on Monday, February 15, 2027, and conclude on Wednesday, March 31, 2027. The examination will be conducted across 2,835 examination centres in India and overseas.Also read: ICSE Class 10 Board Exam Time Table 2027: Download subject-wise date sheet PDF hereCheck full ICSE Class 10 timetable hereDateTimeSubjectMonday, February 1510:15 a.m.English Language ENGLISH Paper 1Tuesday, February 1609.00 a.m.Art Paper 4 (Applied Art)Thursday, February 1810:15 a.m.Literature in English ENGLISH Paper 2Monday, February 2210:15 a.m.MathematicsTuesday, February 2309.00 a.m.Art Paper 1 (Still Life)Wednesday, February 2410:15 a.m.(Group III-Elective-Section B)Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, Assistant Beauty Therapist, Assistant Hairstylist, Basic Data Entry Operator, Dietetic Aide, Cashier, Early Years Physical Activity Facilitator, Auto Service TechnicianFriday, February 2610:15 a.m.History & Civics - H.C.G. Paper 1Monday, March 0110:15 a.m.Geography - H.C.G. Paper 2Tuesday, March 0209.00 a.m.Art Paper 2 (Nature Drawing/ Painting)Thursday, March 0410:15 a.m.HindiMonday, March 0810:15 a.m.Physics - SCIENCE Paper 1Friday, March 1210:15 a.m.Chemistry - SCIENCE Paper 2Monday, March 1510:15 a.m.Biology - SCIENCE Paper 3Tuesday, March 1609.00 a.m.Art Paper 3 (Original Composition)Wednesday, March 1710:15 a.m.(Group III-Elective-Section A)Carnatic Music, Commercial Applications, Computer Applications, Cookery, Drama, Economic Applications, Environmental Applications, Fashion Designing, French, German, Hindustani Music, Home Science, Hospitality Management, Indian Dance, Mass Media & Communication, Physical Education, Spanish, Western Music, YogaTechnical Drawing ApplicationsFriday, March 1910:15 a.m.Ao-Naga, Assamese, Bengali, Bhasha Indonesia, Dzongkha, Garo, Gujarati, Kannada, Khasi, Lepcha, Mizo, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Tangkhul, Telugu, Urdu, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Modern Armenian, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, TibetanThursday, March 2510:15 a.m.Environmental Science (Group II Elective)Monday, March 2910:15 a.m.Commercial Studies (Group II Elective)Wednesday, March 3110:15 a.m.Economics (Group II Elective)French, Sanskrit (Group II Elective)Check ISC CLASS XII Year 2027 Timetable hereDate and DayTimeSubjectTuesday, February 92.00 P.M.Environmental Science2.00 P.M.Western Music - Paper 1 (Theory)Wednesday, February 102.00 P.M.English Paper 1 (English Language)2.00 P.M.Modern English - Paper 1 (English Language)Friday, February 122.00 P.M.Applied Mathematics2.00 P.M.Robotics - Paper 1 (Theory)2.00 P.M.Geometrical and Building Drawing2.00 P.MBiotechnologySaturday, February 139.00 A.M.Art Paper 1 (Drawing or Painting from Still Life)Monday, February 152.00 P.M.English - Paper 2 (Literature in English)Tuesday, February 162.00 P.M.Modern English - Paper 2 (Literature in English)Thursday, February 182.00 P.M.EconomicsMonday, February 222.00 P.M.Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Khasi, Mizo, Malayalam, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Dzongkha, Lepcha, Chinese, Modern Armenian, Tibetan, Arabic, Sanskrit, GermanWednesday, February 242.00 P.M.Chemistry - Paper 1(Theory)Friday, February 262.00 P.M.AccountancySaturday, February 279.00 A.M.Art Paper 2 (Drawing or Painting from Nature)Monday, March 12.00 P.M.MathematicsWednesday, March 32.00 P.M.Physical EducationThursday, March 42.00 P.M.Home Science - Paper 1 (Theory)2.00 P.M.Indian Music - Hindustani - Paper 1 (Theory)Monday, March 82.00 P.M.Physics - Paper 1 (Theory)Tuesday, March 92.00 P.M.Mass Media & CommunicationThursday, March 112.00 P.M.Business StudiesFriday, March 122.00 P.M.GeographySaturday, March 139.00 A.M.Art Paper 4 (Original Imaginative Composition in Colour)Monday, March 152.00 P.M.Biology - Paper 1 (Theory)Wednesday, March 172.00 P.MComputer Science - Paper 1 (Theory)Friday, March 192.00 P.M.HistorySaturday, March 209.00 A.M.Art Paper 5 (Crafts 'A')Wednesday, March 249.00 A.M.Art Paper 3 (Drawing or Painting of a Living Person)Thursday, March 252.00 P.M.SociologyMonday, March 292.00 P.M.CommerceWednesday, March 312.00 P.M.PsychologyFriday, April 22.00 P.M.Political ScienceSaturday, April 32.00 P.M.Fashion Designing - Paper 1 (Theory)2.00 P.M.Geometrical and Mechanical DrawingMonday, April 52.00 P.M.Artificial Intelligence - Paper 1 (Theory)2.00 P.M.Hospitality Management2.00 P.M.Electricity and ElectronicsTuesday, April 62.00 P.MElective EnglishThursday, April 82.00 P.MLegal Studies
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will enter India's luxury electric vehicle market in 2027 with the Range Rover Electric and Range Rover Sport Electric. The company will also launch the new Jaguar GT next year. JLR India plans to initially import the EVs to test demand, expand its retail network to 40 outlets and capitalise on India's growing premium car market.
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Tata Projects subsidiary CEO Shashank Shekhar Jha tenders resignation
Shashank Shekhar Jha resigned from his position as CEO of Artson Engineering to explore new career opportunities. He reflected on his four-year leadership as one of the most rewarding experiences of his career. Jha expressed gratitude to his team and assured a smooth transition during the notice period. Artson Engineering Ltd experienced a drop in share price following the announcement of his resignation.
How intelligent commerce is shaping the next frontier of merchant payments
For a decade, the task in Indias merchant payments was to get every shop and website to accept digital money. The value, leaders argued, at GFF 2026, is now moving to identity, risk, credit and growth, and to preparing the checkout for AI agents that may soon shop on consumers behalf.
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The next problem to solve: When money arrives, what can merchants do in the meantime?
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Divyanka Tripathi shares tragic fire in her building reveals heartbreaking loss: We never imagined
Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya recalled a devastating fire at her residential building on the night before Diwali, when she and her family narrowly escaped. However, they later learnt that their beloved building guard, Dhanpat Uncle, had died. The actress shared an emotional tribute, remembering how he welcomed her babies and became part of their everyday lives.
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Incorrect personal or employment details in your EPF account could create hurdles when withdrawing money, transferring PF balance, or settling claims. EPFO has highlighted its Joint Declaration facility, allowing members to request corrections to their records through the Member Portal.
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Nitish Bharadwaj, who played Lord Krishna in BR Chopras Mahabharat, has withdrawn his earlier appreciation for Ranbir Kapoors Ramayana, criticising its portrayal of Ravan. Meanwhile, Mukesh Khanna has questioned the films creative liberties, particularly Sitas reported fight sequence. Khanna clarified that his comments were based on promotional material, not the film itself.
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India launches probe into dumping of aluminium products from China, Malaysia, Vietnam
The DGTR has suo motu initiated an investigation into alleged dumping of aluminium products, following concerns that a surge in cheap imports is hurting domestic manufacturers, particularly MSME units.
Is AI selloff a window to buy? Morgan Stanley sees multiple buying opportunities on Wall Street
As the frenzy around artificial intelligence (AI) fizzles out, Morgan Stanley has struck a positive note, with the international brokerage firm seeing buying opportunities among AI enablers, infrastructure providers and adopters.After Democratic victories in the US midterm elections triggered concerns that a Democrat-controlled Congress would curb excessive AI spending on data centres, tech stocks plunged and have been trading on a seesaw since then. Morgan Stanley noted that Wall Street had undergone an earthquake event over the past week, with significant uncertainty surrounding the impact of the midterms on the data centre build-out, the trajectory of the cycle and the implications for global stocks.It broadly views the recent market weakness as unwarranted. We see the market moves as an overreaction and think the ultimate impact will be a push-out of some projects from 2028 to 2029, rather than a derailing of the capex story. This has the potential to elongate the AI capex cycle, which has positives including a smoother supply-demand rebalancing across the data centre supply chain, improved credit outlook, and higher lease rates for compute, it said.Also read | Anthropic retracts details of $69 billion IPO filing sent to bankers. Why analysts are raising worries over valuationsMorgan Stanley has sized the impact on the data centre build-out and flagged implications for stocks, policy and equity strategy across the US, Asia and Europe. We are recommending a selective Buy the Drop strategy and remain most constructive on the hyperscalers, select semis/infrastructure/time-to-power solutions that have de-rated materially, and software enablers and AI adopters as AI value creation broadens, it further said.How Trump's midterm defeat can impact the AI tradeThe newly elected Democratic governors are unlikely to disrupt projects under construction, leaving 2027 projects unchanged, Morgan Stanley said. However, it believes some 2028 projects in Texas and Ohio will be delayed to 2029, as governors work with legislators to put in place new requirements for data centre developers.The international research firm shifted 5 GW of US data centre capacity from 2028 to 2029, representing 20% of US projects and 10% of global projects. This implies that US data centre capacity additions will decline 4% year-on-year in 2028 and rise 38% year-on-year in 2029. Globally, this implies data centre additions will rise 9% year-on-year in 2028 and 20% in 2029.This could create an air-pocket across the tech supply chain in 2028, leading to a reduction in pricing power or a build of inventory, although we believe valuations are pricing this in across many names, with the key risk being the sustainability of margins. We also believe this creates an attractive opportunity to potentially build data centres abroad and forecast 20GW of potential spillover across Asia and EMEA, it added.That said, Morgan Stanley is mindful that delays in project approvals or initiation, on top of existing constraints around labour and materials, could put downward pressure on its 2028 capex estimates and prolong the build-out and capex cycle.We are highly focused on increased (exponential) compute efficiencies from leading labs in 2027 to allow products to scale with less compute. Compute constraints aren't new, and they may just stay around longer with further data centre delays, it added.Finally, financing remains available, but the midterms should deepen the quality divide, Morgan Stanley said. With capex forecasts unchanged, it still expects higher AI-related debt issuance in 2027, led by hyperscalers. New construction financings and neoclouds face greater scrutiny, making tenant quality, a credible path to energisation and contractual protections increasingly important.We see more limited exposure to new restrictions for projects already backing outstanding bonds, although execution risk remains. Slower competing development should support stabilised, cash-flowing assets, reinforcing our preference for colocation over hyperscaler data-centre ABS.Also read | Nithin Kamath says speculative craziness brought more people into US markets: Nothing expands markets like greed, FOMOWhich AI stocks to buy?Given the significant price weakness across a range of AI-related stocks following the US election results, Morgan Stanley provided its updated views on which stocks or sectors look most attractive, highlighting three key areas. It has three main buckets of investment recommendations.These include hyperscalers (Amazon, Meta, Google and Microsoft), select data centre supply chain names, and software enablers or AI adopters. Nvidia is also mentioned among the stocks, but it belongs to the semiconductor category rather than the hyperscaler category. The brokerage also suggested a Buy the Drop approach, identifying selective ways to play the AI investment opportunity post-midterms.Disclaimer: This article has been written by Debaroti Adhikary, who is not a SEBI-registered Research Analyst or an Investment Adviser. Debaroti Adhikary and his/her relative(s) (as defined under Section 2(77) of the Companies Act, 2013) do not hold any financial interest in the companies mentioned in this article as of the date of publication. The views/recommendations mentioned in this article, wherever applicable, are those of the respective SEBI-registered Research Analyst/brokerage and have been reproduced/reported with due attribution. They should not be construed as the views or recommendations of The Economic Times Digital or the journalist. Readers are advised to consider the original research report and make their investment decisions based on their own assessment. Brokerage disclaimers here.
Three contract workers lost their lives due to asphyxiation at a Tata Electronics factory in Hosur. This incident has prompted investigations by the companies involved and the Tamil Nadu state government. Recent years have witnessed various operational issues at Apple supplier facilities, leading to heightened scrutiny. Apple's supply chain in India continues to face challenges amid efforts to diversify from China.
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From family portraits to noodles: Sobhita Dhulipala gives a peek into Diwali with Naga Chaitanya
Sobhita Dhulipala shared glimpses of her Diwali celebrations with husband Naga Chaitanya and the Akkineni family, including Nagarjuna Akkineni. Her festive album featured family photographs, traditional decorations, diyas, sparklers and an unexpected bowl of noodles. The actress also shared pictures of her blue embroidered outfit and extended festive wishes to fans.
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Keralam to expand petrol pump checks if ethanol irregularities found
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Sanju Samson celebrated Diwali by visiting an old-age home, where he served food to elderly residents, interacted with them and posed for photographs. A video shared by the Sanju Samson Foundation has crossed five million views. Established in 2023, the foundation was co-founded by Samson and Charulatha Remesh.
Air India may hire departed Garuda CFO
Air India Ltd. is considering appointing Balagopal Kunduvara as chief financial officer, tapping the veteran of Singapore Airlines Ltd. to help revive the Indian carriers finances after a record loss, according to people familiar with the matter.Kunduvara is a frontrunner for the position, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations. Most recently, he was finance chief for Garuda Indonesia, a position he recently left after holding the job for little more than a year.Also read | Australia's Qantas Airways to cut 850 jobs as AI takes off, back-office work shifts to IndiaPrior to that, Kunduvara spent more than two decades at Singapore Airlines, which is a partial owner of Air India alongside conglomerate Tata Group. Air India is seeking 100 billion rupees ($1.1 billion) in funding from its owners, Bloomberg News reported previously.An Air India spokesman didnt immediately respond to a request for comment.Air India is in the midst of a turnaround effort led by newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Tewolde Gebremariam after it posted a loss of more than 220 billion rupees last fiscal year. Tewolde has said he will focus on cutting costs.Kunduvara announced his departure from Garuda in a post on LinkedIn. While his time at the airline had been relatively brief, it coincided with an important period in the companys transformation, he said.A spokesperson for Garuda confirmed that Kunduvara had left the company.Kunduvara would take the CFO role as Air India faces high fuel costs due to the war in Iran. It also has to contend with geopolitical challenges that include a drop in traffic to the Middle East and being barred from Pakistani airspace, which forces west-bound flights from its main hub in New Delhi to take a circuitous route.Also read | Airlines go premium as demand for business-class seats outpaces economyTewolde, who previously led Ethiopian Airlines Group, has been looking to bolster Air Indias underperforming cargo business, and integrate key departments at Air India and its low-cost arm, Air India Express, to cut costs.The CEO is also looking at whether more flights to Europe and the US should be routed through Mumbai instead of Delhi to get around the Pakistani airspace closing.
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California voters reject billionaire tax after opponents argued it would harm the economy
A November rally against Proposition 40 at the Iron Workers Apprenticeship Training Center in La Palma. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times) California voters have officially rejected the controversial billionaire tax. Proposition 40 sought to impose a one-time 5% tax on California billionaires assets to try to offset federal healthcare funding cuts. Despite the blue wave in the midterm elections, the novel tax on the ultra-wealthy had trailed from the first day of vote counting and was officially rejected on Monday. Roughly 53% of California voters voted against the measure while 47% voted for it, the Associated Press said as it declared that California voters had rejected the measure. Although the tax was rejected in the vast majority of counties, the final tally showed major pockets of support in Los Angeles and San Francisco home to the lions share of the states 200 billionaires. Orange County, however, voted no by a wide margin. Open the interactive version of this graphic The political battle over the ballot measure and two competing proposals divided the state and was among the most expensive in California history. More than $400 million had been spent on the three intertwined ballot measures, with more than 90% spent opposing the billionaire tax, according to fundraising disclosures filed with the secretary of states office. Billionaires, notably Google co-founder Sergey Brin, poured hundreds of millions of dollars into groups that funded ads to kill the billionaire tax. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, the California Teachers Assn. and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California are among the powerful Democrats and other Democrat-aligned groups that expressed fears that billionaires would flee the state. Some, including Brin and fellow Google co-founder Larry Page, moved out of California because of the proposal. An onslaught of advertisements against the billionaire tax argued it could impact all Californians, not just the ultra-wealthy. Teachers, firefighters and other middle-class Californians became the face of their campaigns, fueling growing opposition ahead of election day. Read more: Californias billionaire tax battle is playing out on Instagram with paid influencers Opponents of Proposition 40 said Californians made the right decision, calling Proposition 40 a reckless experiment that would hurt the states economy. The group included the California Medical Assn., California Primary Care Assn. and the California School Boards Assn. Proposition 40 risked Californias economic competitiveness and fiscal stability, as well as the revenue we rely on to fund our top priorities from education and healthcare to public safety and infrastructure, the group said. Leaders of the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West, which sponsored the proposition, vowed to put a billionaire tax proposal on the 2028 ballot if Sacramento leaders dont find a way to better support the public health sector. Given Californias volatile budget, which is expected to be particularly problematic next year, it appears unlikely that state lawmakers will find a way to backfill an estimated $100 billion of federal healthcare funding cuts. Read more: Billionaire tax continues to trail as many Californians vote to spare the states ultra-rich stars Supporters said the proposed tax on more than 200 California billionaires aimed to raise that amount, with 90% funding healthcare, and the remainder going to schools and food assistance. Billionaire-funded propaganda may have influenced the outcome of this election, but as hospitals reduce services, emergency rooms close and families lose access to care, the truth will become increasingly difficult to hide, said Suzanne Jimenez, chief of staff for the SEIU-UHW. Californians will see for themselves what was at stake. This will not be the end of the debate about taxing the rich. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Fremont), who both backed Proposition 40, are pushing for the passage of a federal 5% tax on American billionaires. Earlier this year, they introduced the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act. Despite Democrats winning control of the House and Senate last week, the legislation will probably face constitutional challenges if it passes. Sign up for our Wide Shot newsletter to get the latest entertainment business news, analysis and insights. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times . This article originally appeared on LA Times at https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/billionaire-tax-rejected-concern-squeezing-023815060.html
Australia's Qantas Airways to cut 850 jobs as AI takes off, back-office work shifts to India
Australia's largest airline Qantas will cut 850 jobs from mid-2027 as it shifts some corporate functions to India and accelerates the adoption of artificial intelligence. A partnership with Accenture will overhaul its back-end systems, even as the airline embarks on the largest fleet renewal programme in its history.
Delhi air quality improves but remains toxic
Delhi recorded a marginal improvement in air quality on Tuesday morning, although pollution levels continued to remain in the 'very poor' category. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 304 around 7:15 am, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, marking a decline from the peak recorded on Monday, a day after Diwali. Pusa and Chandni Chowk recorded the highest AQI of 395 each, followed by NSUT Jaffarpur at 382 and Commonwealth Sports Complex at 380, placing all four stations in the 'very poor' category.Meanwhile, the Delhi government's AQI portal recorded an AQI of 307 at 7:15 am.Read more: Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express to pass through the Western Ghats and coastal tourist destinations such as Gokarna and Udupi; check route details and scenic spots along the 13-hour journeyWith Stage III measures in force following the CAQM's decision, existing restrictions will continue alongside additional pollution-control measures, increased enforcement and directions to concerned agencies to prevent further deterioration in air quality.The emergency action plan applies across Delhi and adjoining districts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. It is invoked as a precautionary measure based on meteorological and pollution forecasts provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), allowing restrictions to be implemented before citywide AQI levels reach the 'severe' category.GRAP is a four-stage emergency framework managed by the CAQM in coordination with the CPCB and regional state governments. Restrictions become progressively stricter as air quality deteriorates.Delhi AQI today: Top 10 stations with worst AQI S.No.Monitoring StationAQIProminent Pollutant1Pusa, Delhi - IITM395PM2.52Chandni Chowk, Delhi - IITM395PM2.53NSUT Jaffarpur, Delhi - DPCC382PM2.54Commonwealth Sports Complex, Delhi - DPCC380PM2.55Talkatora Garden, Delhi - DPCC372PM2.56North Campus, DU, Delhi - IITM372PM2.57Sirifort, Delhi - CPCB371PM2.58CRRI Mathura Road, Delhi - IITM369PM2.59JNU, Delhi - DPCC369PM2.510IIT Delhi, Delhi - IITM364PM10Delhi chokes after DiwaliA dense blanket of smog enveloped several parts of north India on Monday, a day after Diwali celebrations, as firecracker bursting continued beyond the permitted hours in several areas, contributing to a sharp deterioration in air quality.Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh recorded AQI levels above 350, placing air quality across these regions in the 'very poor' category.Also Read: 'Data eclipse': Questions over Delhi AQI data as several monitoring stations go offline on Diwali nightOn Sunday, Delhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years, with the average AQI at 376. The next morning, the AQI dropped marginally to 371, according to the CPCB.The overall AQI stood at 371 on Monday till 10 am, the highest for a post-Diwali day since 2021. Of the 51 monitoring stations that recorded data, 14 were in the 'severe' category, four in the 'poor' category and the remaining 33 in the 'very poor' category. Delhi Technological University (DTU) recorded the worst reading of 439. Earlier in the morning, the overall AQI was 370 at 8 am.According to CPCB data, Delhi's AQI was 376 on Diwali, the highest recorded on the festival day since 2021, when it was 382.Also Read: Mumbai bans sky rockets, aerial fireworks till November 25 after fire incidentsHowever, according to real-time readings on AQI.in, Delhi's air quality climbed to 2,283 after Diwali. Six other Indian cities also recorded AQI levels above 1,000 at 9 pm on Sunday, according to the platform.Delhi weather today: Check IMD forecast Delhi is likely to experience moderate fog during the morning hours over the next six days, from November 10 to 15. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), maximum temperatures are expected to range between 28C and 29C, while minimum temperatures will remain between 15C and 16C. No weather warnings have been issued for the period.Day-wise forecast:November 10: Maximum temperature of 28C and minimum of 15C, with moderate fog.November 11: Temperatures are expected to range between 15C and 28C, with moderate fog.November 12: Maximum temperature of 28C and minimum of 16C, with moderate fog.November 13: Temperatures may range between 16C and 29C, with moderate fog.November 14: Maximum temperature of 29C and minimum of 16C, with moderate fog.November 15: Temperatures are expected to range between 15C and 29C, with moderate fog.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with Chinese agent being looked into by FBI, says Trump
The president called Huang, whose computer chips have helped to launch the artificial intelligence revolution, a very honorable man. The president said he had spoken with Huang.
Jordon Hudson has initiated legal proceedings against Airbnb hosts Elise McDevitt and Craig Nolan, citing violations of her privacy. The lawsuit contends that the hosts disseminated video footage of her former partner Bill Belichick without his consent. Hudson asserts that this breach resulted in unwarranted publicity and scrutiny regarding her personal life. Additionally, the complaint indicates that the hosts shared further content with a journalist, exacerbating the invasion of privacy.
What we know about St. Louis drummer Bobby Taylor's cause of death
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GTA 6 Preload will begin on November 10, 2026. The file size of the game is around 212 GB. The preload time will be different for the users of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The preload will help players to set the game before it actually releases. The players will be able to play the game after its release on November 19.
Claude Fable 5.2 targets coding, reasoning and AI agent tasks, while Claude Mythos 5.2 targets approved cybersecurity and life-sciences research applications.
Nvidias investigation into an alleged foreign intelligence effort involving CEO Jensen Huang has raised fresh questions about the companys leadership future. With no publicly identified successor and around 60 executives reporting directly to Huang, investors are facing the possibility that the chipmaker may struggle to replace its most influential leader.
James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving DC Studios leadership roles as Co-CEOs. They will be replaced by former Marvel Studios executive Jeremy Latcham. He will become the new President and Chief Creative Officer. This will happen on December 1, 2026. Gunn and Safran will return to their creative and production roles.
Can Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang survive this crisis?
