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Poor-quality employment generation has consequences for economic growth; workers without social security spend less, save less and remain vulnerable to economic shocks
Lula tweaked his campaigns message, speaking more about reducing working hours, relief for indebted families and higher welfare payments under the Bolsa Familia scheme
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk says gesture recognises Indias steadfast support for realisation of Gelephu Mindfulness City
Japan and Korea join India and Malaysia in the semifinals
Defence Acquisition Council gives in-principle nod to futuristic warships at likely cost of 80,000 cr; will be equipped with advanced sensors, weapons; delivery to begin five to 10 years after contract is signed
Coimbatores Senthil Kumar (Rockers Racing) and Anandhu from Chennai (Veedol C2 Racing) also completed a double apiece in the Super Stock 301-400cc Open and Super Stock 165cc Intermediate classes, respectively
The development comes months after Chandrakar, who hails from Chhattisgarhs Durg, was traced to Oman.
Operators say mandate brought in following Joshimath crash not financially viable; accuse authorities of ignoring concerns over safety hazards, particularly drones and paragliding activity along flying routes
The Azini was hijacked on October 29 between the coastal towns of Bandar Bayla and Hafun in northeastern Somalia, a maritime security officer with the Puntland Maritime Police Force said
Waste-collectors, some of whom participated in the protest, gathered the discarded plastic bottles near the protest site; rain-soaked, waterlogged stretches forced protesters to tread carefully through the venue
The recent improvement in flows signals a shift in near term sentiment, but one week of buying does not necessarily indicate a sustained reversal, market experts say
The party asserted that an alliance without consensus on leadership, common agenda and issues has no justification to continue
Addressing an INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi, Abdullah accused the BJP-RSS of repeatedly questioning the loyalty of Muslims by calling them Pakistanis and said they too had sacrificed their lives for the country
Calling the government a do numbari sarkar, he labelled Prime Minister Modi as a dus numbari PM
The External Affairs Minister also met Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski
The flight disruptions have continued amid attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including airports
He was addressing a gathering in Chandigarh after the inauguration and foundation stone-laying ceremony of various development projects worth 258 crore
The new data released by the European Space Agencys Gaia mission has revealed the surprise phenomena of starquakesmassive tsunami-like movements on the surface of stars
The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate again after the November 3 U.S. midterm elections
France's protest movement against soaring prices emerged from weeks of demonstrations by high school students protesting deteriorating learning conditions and inequality
Taking a swipe at the SIR exercise, Mamata Banerjee described it as Special Intensive Relief to a party like the BJP
Addressing INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan on the vote chori charge, Mr. Kharge also accused Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of shielding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar
INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Farooq Abdullah, arrived at Delhis Ramlila Maidan to spearhead the Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao protest march. Thousands of supporters converged on the national capital to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities and mass voter deletions.
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala accused the Election Commission of helping the BJP and alleged that attempts were being made to undermine Indias free and fair electoral system. Speaking at a protest at Delhis Ramlila Maidan, he demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and said several complaints against him were being examined by the Vigilance Department.
NDIA bloc leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, and Akhilesh Yadav head toward Ramlila ground in an open-top bus as enthusiastic party workers crowd the vehicle. Watch the live scenes from Delhi.
Mysuru City Corporation had set a target of collecting 286.72 crore in property tax during 2026-27
Union Minister Nadda alleged that the protest was part of a well-thought-out conspiracy to surrender democracy to anarchy and disorder
The Indian tourists had ventured into the area despite warnings from security personnel and the Nepali guide accompanying them, says an official
A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran dismissed four appeals filed by Chetan and Nitin Sabharwal, while upholding income tax reassessment notices issued for assessment years 2008-09 and 2009-10
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of Pakistan, on Saturday, accused the Afghan Taliban leadership of refusing to address militancy emanating from Afghan soil and instead shifting blame on Islamabad for the deterioration in bilateral ties
Arab-majority parties made major gains in elections, fuelled by anger over rhetoric targeting the community from Mr. Netanyahus hard-right government, but opposition chief Gadi Eisenkot has not decided whether to seek a coalition with them
Gross GST collections from domestic sales rose 16% to over 1.59 lakh crore, and revenues from imports climbed 42% to 72,246 crore
The Minister said that the medical team at Manipal Hospital stabilised the girls condition with blood transfusions and supportive treatment
Officials said that after completing the necessary formalities, the mortal remains were sent to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, by helicopter
With the addition of these POCSO Act courts, there will be 52 special courts across 47 police districts
Flavio Bolsonaros decision to go to the U.S. followed a ruling by a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice to revoke his passport shortly after his loss, as the candidate faces a pair of federal money-laundering probes in Brazil and police there considered him a flight risk
The President said the United States is not in a hurry to take offensive action because it had already decimated Irans military and nuclear programme
The system is likely to further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the westcentral Bay of Bengal on November 2
Under the plan, fodder seeds will be supplied through Mahabeej and other agencies for the Rabi season, while cultivation of low-water-requirement crops such as maize, jowar and bajra will be encouraged
Speaking at the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan today, VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan shared the alliances key demands. The opposition gathered to protest the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. Their main demands are an immediate halt to the voter list revision and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, emphasizing the need for fair elections and accountability.
An air-conditioner and a refrigerator, among other electrical appliances, reportedly exploded as the fire spread rapidly through the house. A suspected electrical short circuit is believed to have triggered the blaze
Air Chief Marshal Dixit outlined his core focus areas under the acronym VAYU, defining his vision as Vigilance and operational readiness, Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance), Yukti (tactical innovation), and Unity of effort across the tri-services.
State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha and his team of officers are personally monitoring the conduct of the elections, for which elaborate arrangements were made, including the installation of CCTV cameras and deployment of drones at places where clashes are anticipated
Six States celebrating Foundation Day on November 1 are: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Keralam

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