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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a One-Time Settlement scheme for domestic electricity consumers which could benefit many families. The scheme waives all penalties on outstanding electricity bills to provide significant financial relief. Consumers will be required to pay only the principal amount of their pending bills. Additionally, the scheme will restore electricity connections that were previously disconnected due to unpaid bills.

A Reuters review has identified more than $3 billion worth of Chinese computing projects built around Nvidia's restricted AI processors, highlighting the US chipmaker's continued presence in China's AI infrastructure despite export controls. The findings expose Chinese developers' reliance on US technology and the risks of supply disruptions as Washington tightens restrictions.

Rahul Gandhi responded to BJP leaders' criticism of Sonia Gandhi's memoir titled 'Belonging: A Journey Of Love'. He suggested that their negative comments could increase interest in the book. Gandhi expressed belief that many BJP leaders secretly admire his mother despite their public criticisms. The memoir was released to enthusiastic readers waiting in line at bookstores.

ASEAN is poised to reassess its decision regarding Myanmar's military-backed leadership during the upcoming summit. Following recent elections won by the military, several member nations have increased engagement with Myanmar officials. Thailand has advocated for Myanmar's inclusion in high-level meetings, paving the way for potential diplomatic dialogues. Humanitarian concerns and civil conflicts continue to pose challenges for ASEAN's consensus and collective action.

A tanker carrying liquefied natural gas experienced an explosion after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reported that this incident occurred while the tanker was on an unauthorized route. Previously, four oil tankers were reportedly hit by explosions, leading to a heightened safety concern in the region. In November, at least ten ships faced attacks, indicating an increase in maritime turmoil.

Sonia Gandhi's life story to be made into film, Congress leader Jagga Reddy announces

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has said Opposition parties have not been informed about any proposed special session of Parliament to discuss the Delimitation Bill. Responding to media queries during her four-day visit to her constituency, she said she had no information about the government's reported plans. She also accused the BJP-led government of silencing dissent and weakening constitutional institutions.

Mohan Bhagwat addressed the significance of compassion and responsibility in contributing to society after presenting an award. He urged individuals to help those in distress, irrespective of personal relationships, reflecting true humanity. Bhagwat emphasised that social service should not be driven by the expectation of recognition or rewards. He articulated that the essence of work is to serve society rather than solely earn a livelihood.

The ET HR Excellence Awards 2027 feature the Excellence in Responsible & Purpose-Driven HR category, celebrating businesses that harness HR for positive social and environmental change. This award recognizes efforts in areas like employee volunteering, sustainable initiatives, and community involvement. It underscores the significance of weaving purpose into the workplace experience while demonstrating tangible results.

The cloud may have no physical borders, but its failures can bring real countries/economies to a standstill.The global outage of Microsoft's services today has again exposed the modern business world's big vulnerability, showing what too much dependence on one single technology provider can lead to when things go bad.Also read | Microsoft outage disrupts Teams, Outlook and Copilot as efforts fail to ensure sustained service restorationFrom company mails to corporate document management, cloud co

Shares of Manappuram Finance dropped around 3% on Friday after the company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 701 crore for the July-September quarter of the ongoing financial year 2027, surging over 3 times from Rs 220 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.The gold loan providers revenue from operations jumped 48% year-on-year to Rs 3,362 crore during the quarter under review, from Rs 2,274 crore reported in the same period last year. The companys tota

The Rajouri Police in Jammu and Kashmir have seized immovable property valued at Rs 81 lakh belonging to Mohd Arshad, a terror handler operating from PoJK. This land in Thanamandi is part of a larger initiative aimed at dismantling terrorist networks within the area. Meanwhile, Baramulla Police conducted a separate operation, unearthing two hand grenades from Ghulam JeelReshi, with investigations underway to trace the explosives' origins and potential terrorist affiliations.

India has recorded a 38 percent reduction in tuberculosis mortality since 2015, surpassing the global decline rate. The treatment success rate of drug-susceptible TB patients stands at an impressive 94 percent. Key interventions include early detection, timely treatment, and community support through various initiatives. Technological innovations such as AI-enabled diagnostics have significantly strengthened the TB elimination efforts.

The return of FIIs and easing oil prices sparked a skyrocketing rally in the Indian stock market this month, pushing the benchmark indices to levels not seen since the Middle East war ensued earlier this year, but analysts say it may take a few more months for them to hit fresh lifetime highs.Sensex this week touched 82,000, marking the first time since last February before US-Israels joint air strikes killed Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beginning a conflict that sparked a sharp

Ireland has extended its Short-Stay Visa Waiver Programme until December 31, 2026, allowing eligible nationals, incuding Indians, to visit the country without obtaining a separate Irish visa if they hold and have used a qualifying US short stay visa.The programme was earlier due to end on October 31. The extension applied to nationals of countries across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America, including India.Who can use the programme?Travellers must first enter the UK using an eligible