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Forest officials in Hosur forest division have implemented an AI-powered early warning system to alert villagers about wild elephants entering their areas. The system provides real-time data on elephant movements, triggering alarms and displaying alerts on highway screens. This initiative aims to minimize human-elephant conflicts and enhance safety during the elephant migration season.
David Warner expresses concern over Virat Kohli's potential resurgence in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite Kohli's recent struggles, Warner believes the Indian batsman will thrive on the challenge and silence his critics. Over the past five years in Test cricket, the 36-year-old Kohli has managed only two centuries. His recent form includes just one fifty in his last 10 innings, and in six Test matches this year, he averages slightly above 22.
Union minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence in the Mahayuti alliance's victory in the upcoming Maharashtra elections. He highlighted the alliance's strong track record of delivering development and criticized the opposition's lack of ideological unity. Goyal emphasized the government's commitment to empowering women through initiatives like the Ladli Bahin allowance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a virtual interaction with BJP workers in Maharashtra, expressed confidence in the Mahayuti government's continued success in the upcoming assembly elections. He attributed this anticipated victory to the government's efforts in empowering every section of society. PM Modi urged party workers to counter opposition misinformation and strengthen grassroots support.
Sheena Chohan, the Chandigarh born actress who made her acting debut with Mammooty in the south, says that her theatre training has helped her hone her skills as an actor on screen. Sheena is set to make her Bollywood mainstream debut with Sant Tukaram.
Tensions rise in Canada as Khalistani supporters, referring to themselves as the true Canadians, called for white people to return to Europe. The group, visible with Khalistani flags in a march in Surrey, proclaimed their ownership of Canada. This follows the strained relations between India and Canada after the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Canada's accusations against India's involvement.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's controversial 'batenge toh katenge' slogan, arguing that it promotes unity. His statement came after criticism from opposition leaders and even his alliance partner, NCP chief Ajit Pawar, who deemed the slogan unacceptable in Maharashtra.
Ameet Satam, a two-term MLA from Andheri West, is campaigning for re-election. He is highlighting his track record of accessibility and responsiveness to constituents' needs. Satam emphasizes his commitment to the area's development and urges residents to vote early on November 20th.
India witnessed a staggering 15.3 lakh road fatalities between 2014 and 2023, exceeding the population of Chandigarh. Despite government pledges and judicial interventions, the death rate remains alarmingly high compared to developed nations. While vehicle numbers and road infrastructure have expanded, experts argue that lack of coordinated efforts and inadequate accountability for road safety contribute to the ongoing crisis.
Celebrated actor Kamal Haasan announced his decision to forgo titles like Ulaga Nayagan, preferring to be addressed as Kamal Haasan, Kamal, or KH. He expressed gratitude for the honorifics but emphasized that artists should remain grounded. Haasan believes that cinema transcends individuals, belonging to everyone involved in its creation and consumption.
Camphor, a traditional ingredient in South Asian desserts, offers a unique cooling flavor and cultural significance. While safe in small, food-grade amounts, caution is advised as excessive consumption can lead to poisoning. The FDA recommends using only food-grade camphor sparingly to enhance flavor while ensuring safety.
Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, criticised Uddhav Thackeray for joining forces with the Congress, a party he claimed disrespected Balasaheb Thackeray and Veer Savarkar. Shah, speaking at the launch of BJPs manifesto for the Maharashtra elections, challenged Thackeray to ask Rahul Gandhi to speak favorably about Savarkar.
The Delhi Metro is running extra early morning trains from November 9th to 11th to accommodate people returning to the Delhi-NCR region after Chhath puja. These trains will start operating earlier than usual from the New Delhi and Anand Vihar ISBT metro stations, providing connectivity to passengers arriving at the respective railway stations.
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In a direct appeal to his party, Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), emphasized the crucial role of party workers in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Kejriwal urged them to dedicate the next few months to securing victory, positioning AAP as the only hope for the country.
Rahul Gandhi criticized Devendra Fadnavis for his remarks about the display of the Constitution at a Nagpur event, calling it an insult to Ambedkar. Gandhi accused the BJP of attacking the Constitution and vowed that the people of Maharashtra would retaliate in the Lok Sabha elections. Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh also condemned Fadnavis's statement, highlighting the RSS's historical criticism of the Constitution.