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Goa Police Bust Multi-State Cyber Fraud Network

Goa Police have arrested 24 individuals across 16 states in connection with 37 cybercrime cases involving over Rs 8.21 crore. The three-month operation, 'Cyber Vigil 2.0', also saw Rs 15.94 crore secured in fraudulent accounts, 1,717 SIM cards blocked, and extensive public awareness programmes conducted.

Watch: PM Modi flags off Pink Line Metro, Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, November 13, 2026, inaugurated the elevated section of Bengaluru Metros Pink Line and flagged off the new Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express. The 21.25-km Pink Line will connect Kalena Agrahara in south Bengaluru with Nagawara in the north once fully operational. The new Vande Bharat service will improve rail connectivity between Bengaluru, Karnatakas coastal region and Goa. The launches mark two developments in the States transport infrastructure.

China rules out hosting 2028 UN climate talks: Report

China has ruled out hosting the UN climate talks in 2028 after considering the option for months. Another Asian-Pacific nation may now have the opportunity to host COP33 due to this decision. Earlier, India had withdrawed from hosting this event, while South Korea has expressed interest. The upcoming climate talks will assess global progress on climate action and evaluate the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Surya, Bhuvi, Shami And Other Top Stars In Action As SMAT 2026 Sets To Get Underway (Preview)

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Several top Indian stars will be in action in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which gets underway from Saturday with 38 teams in action across the Elite and Plate divisions in India's domestic premier T20 tournament. Eyes will turn to the likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, among others, as the players set out for their goals in their separate points of their careers. Indian Premier League (IPL) team owners and the national selectors will have their eyes on the tournament as the IPL retention deadline ahead of the December auction is November 17. Only two rounds of matches will have taken place by then, which will make the players leave strong impressions in their opening games of the season. India will also pick their squads for the Sri Lanka T20I series, which begins on December 22, as players will have a chance to earn recalls in the Indian team. SKY has been named Mumbai's captain for the season, and he will look to have strong outings as he is eyeing a return to the Indian team after being left out despite having led the side to the 2026 T20 title. He was also out of form in the IPL 2026, and although there is no threat to his place in the Mumbai Indians, SKY will want to have runs on his back as soon as possible. Then there will be Bhuvneshwar, who had an underwhelming return to international cricket after nearly four years. However, he picked only one wicket across the four innings he played in New Zealand. A good SMAT would be important for him to be in the squad for the Sri Lanka series. Shami will also be in the spotlight after retiring from Test cricket recently. He still has an India return in his heart and might want to play the ODI World Cup 2027. The speedster would be looking to find a way back through. Eyes will also remain on 15-year-old Sooryavanshi, who is on the other side of his career in comparison to the above-mentioned greats. The teenage sensation has been a revelation in the IPL and for India, and has been named captain of Bihar for the first two games in the SMAT, as he will later join the India A squad for the Mens Rising Stars Asia Cup, a 50-over tournament that gets underway from November 19. Sanju Samson, Varun Chakravarthy, Rajat Patidar, Prithvi Shaw, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur and Yash Dayal are among other notable names set to play in the competition, which will last 23 days, with the final on December 6. While Elite and Plate competitions begin on Saturday, the Plate final will be held on November 24 and the Elite one on December 6. When and where to watch SMAT 2026? The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026 will be available on the JioHotstar app and website for live streaming, while select matches will also be telecast on Star Sports. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

IFFI 2026 Set to Bring the World of Cinema Together in Goa Under the Theme

The 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will bring together filmmakers, cinema enthusiasts and creative voices from across the world in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2026, under the theme Stories Without Borders. Reflecting its growing global reach, the festival has received over 1,900 film submissions from 137 countries and will showcase more []

FC Goa, Gouramangi Singh Part Ways

Indian Super League (ISL) club FC Goa and head coach Gouramangi Singh have mutually agreed to part ways after just four matches. Singh, who was appointed in July, led the team to one win, one loss, and two draws, leaving them at seventh place in the ISL table. He is the second coach to leave an ISL club this season.

Premier League quiz: Name the top 10 goalscorers beginning with G

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Cristiano Ronaldos eldest son nearly scores first Portugal U17 goal on debut

Mangaluru Central Railway Station to be developed at a cost of 94 crore, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

He flagged off the Madgaon-Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express (Goa-Mangaluru-Bengaluru) at Mangaluru Junction

He doesn't get there by accident: Rogers praises Kane's relentless work ethic

Digital Desk | London, Nov 13 (IANS) England midfielder Morgan Rogers hailed captain Harry Kane's relentless work ethic and winning mentality after the striker marked his record-breaking 126th international appearance with a match-winning goal in the Three Lions' 2-1 victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League. Kane converted a second-half penalty at Wembley to secure all three points for Thomas Tuchel's side, who also booked their place in the quarter-finals with a game to spare. The landmark appearance made Kane England's most-capped men's international player, taking him past former goalkeeper Peter Shilton's record of 125 appearances. The striker celebrated the occasion by scoring his 92nd international goal, adding another milestone to his remarkable career. Rogers, who opened the scoring for England, said sharing the pitch with Kane on such a special occasion was an honour and praised the captain for maintaining the same standards despite his achievements. For us to be on the pitch tonight is a special honour. Credit to him, he treated it like every other game. He's relentless, keeps his work ethic and his focus, and that's where he gets the result, Rogers said after the match. That's why he's the Ballon d'Or winner; his mindset and his work rate are relentless. He doesn't get there by accident, he added. Rogers had given England the lead after turning home from close range following Jude Bellingham's cutback, but Croatia responded through Petar Sucic to level the contest. Kane eventually restored England's advantage from the penalty spot after Ivan Smolcic pulled Jarell Quansah during an England corner, ensuring the hosts came away with a hard-fought victory. The result was particularly significant considering England had thrashed Croatia 7-0 in their previous meeting last month. However, Rogers said the hosts had anticipated a much tougher challenge this time and had to find a different approach to secure the win. They played differently to how we expected. They played with less fear, and it was tough. They're still good players, still Croatia who we have played before and in the World Cup in the first game we struggled against them, he said. We knew it wasn't going to be that type of game (7-0), we knew we'd have to dig deep and find a different way of winning, and we did that, Rogers added. England will next travel to Madrid to face Spain on November 15 in their final UEFA Nations League group-stage fixture. Tuchel's side will be aiming for victory to secure the top spot in the group.

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PM Modi launches development projects worth Rs 15,600 crore in K'taka; flags off B'luru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated, dedicated to the nation, laid the foundation stone and flagged off a series of development projects worth more than Rs 15,600 crore at a ceremony held at the IIM Bangalore campus. The projects span key sectors, including urban mobility, power transmission, renewable energy, petroleum infrastructure, waste management and railways. The Prime Minister also flagged off the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express by waving a green flag. Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V. Somanna joined the event virtually from Mangaluru, while Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant participated virtually from Madgaon. The train will cover a distance of 850 km. Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon (Goa) Vande Bharat Express will provide faster and modern rail connectivity between Bengaluru, Coastal Karnataka and Goa. The service will connect key destinations, including Hassan, Sakleshpur, Mangaluru, Udupi, Murdeshwar, Gokarna and Karwar before reaching Madgaon, benefiting passengers and boosting tourism in the region. Earlier, Chief Minister Shivakumar welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the IIM Bangalore campus by presenting him with a shawl and a bouquet. The Chief Minister also honoured him with a statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, known as the architect of Bengaluru. Bengaluru South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya delivered the welcome address. Among the major projects inaugurated was the Transmission Scheme for Integration of Renewable Energy Zones, Phase-II, in Koppal-II and Gadag-II, developed at an investment of around Rs 4,450 crore. The transmission system will facilitate the evacuation of approximately 2 GW of renewable energy potential from the Koppal and Gadag regions for transmission and distribution to beneficiaries across the grid. The Prime Minister also inaugurated the Transmission Scheme for the Solar Energy Zone in Bidar, developed at an investment of around Rs 1,370 crore. The project includes the establishment of a Bidar Pooling Station and will facilitate the evacuation of 2.5 GW of solar power from the region. PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the Transmission Scheme for Integration of the Davanagere-Chitradurga and Ballari Renewable Energy Zones, involving an investment of more than Rs 3,450 crore. He also laid the foundation stone for a Transmission System Strengthening project for the integration of additional renewable energy potential at Davanagere and Ballari, estimated to cost more than Rs 1,100 crore. In the petroleum infrastructure sector, the Prime Minister dedicated to the nation India's largest underground LPG storage cavern in Mangaluru, constructed at a cost of more than Rs 850 crore. With a storage capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes, the facility is expected to significantly strengthen India's LPG storage infrastructure. The project also includes a 9.4-km LPG pipeline connecting New Mangalore Port to the main terminal, facilitating efficient transportation and storage of LPG. PM Modi also dedicated to the nation the Devangonthi Marketing Terminal of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) in Bengaluru. Built at an investment of Rs 330 crore, the state-of-the-art facility is expected to strengthen petroleum product storage and distribution infrastructure in Karnataka. The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for GAIL's Compressed Biogas Plant in Haralakunte, Bengaluru. The plant will process approximately 300 tonnes of municipal solid waste every day to produce 12.6 tonnes of clean Compressed Biogas. The project is aimed at promoting scientific waste management, reducing dependence on conventional fuels and contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. In the railway sector, PM Modi inaugurated four redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme -- Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road. The upgraded stations will offer improved passenger amenities and are expected to serve as city centres, promoting local commercial activities and tourism. The Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation the 45-km Bagalkot-Wandal railway line doubling section, which forms part of the 284-km Gadag-Hotgi Doubling Project. The section is expected to improve passenger and freight movement, support local trade and facilitate coal supply to the Kudgi NTPC plant. He further dedicated to the nation the electrification of the 55-km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat railway section. Passing through one of India's most challenging railway terrains, the project marks a significant engineering achievement. With its completion, the entire Bengaluru-Mangaluru rail route is now fully electrified.

Vande Bharat Express to Boost Railway Connectivity Between Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Goa

Vande Bharat Express to Boost Railway Connectivity Between Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Goa Bengaluru: Indian Railways continues to make progress in improving transportation facilities and connectivity across the country. The introduction of a new Vande Bharat Express connecting Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Madgaon in Goa marks another significant development in railway transportation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is [] The post Vande Bharat Express to Boost Railway Connectivity Between Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Goa appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Bruno Fernandes turns down second contract offer from Man United

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Amidst the turmoil at Manchester United, captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second contract offer from his club, casting his future at Old Trafford in doubt. Man United have been going through a tough phase as they have sacked coach Michael Carrick after a challenging run this season. They are already in the relegation zone at the second international break in the Premier League this season. Adding more worry for the fans and the incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino, Fernandes' rejection brings further tensions. As reported by Sky Sports, the Portuguese international has rejected the second contract offer. His tenure at Old Trafford is till June 2027, and the club had made the initial proposal in the summer. United still hold an option to extend Fernandes' stay with the club for another year and stop him from indulging in free transfer talks with foreign clubs. Fernandes was named FWA Footballer of the Year last May, and was also the PFA Player of the Year last season. He made a record 21 assists in the previous Premier League, which were the most in a single edition. However, his form has dropped, and he has just four goals, including a hat-trick against Ipswich Town, which is United's only win in the English top flight this season. The Portugal international was also dropped to the bench by Carrick for their game against Bournemouth after he made public comments to criticise the coaches' tactics after the loss to Como in the Champions League. It's a decision from the staff to not press man to man and sometimes leave a bit of space in behind and then try to get the ball in the first moment to wait for them, to give them the ball, the Portuguese captain told TNT Sports, via The Mirror, after that loss. But sometimes when you give too much of the ball (away) to these teams, they get confident, they have so many bodies behind the ball that make you run a lot, which makes people get frustrated. And then, when we recover the ball, the legs and the brain are much more difficult to make it work. The report further added that the talks between Fernandes and the club are expected to continue as United want their captain to remain with them.

Blackbox delivers second consecutive quarter of record-breaking financial performance

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) Black Box Limited (BSE: 500463 | NSE: BBOX), Essars technology arm and a global digital infrastructure solutions provider, on Friday announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30. Black Box reported record quarterly revenue of Rs 1,936 crore, up 22 per cent year-on-year and 13 per cent sequentially. EBITDA increased 23 per cent YOY to Rs 175 crore, while profit after tax (PAT) grew 31 per cent to Rs 73 crore. Growth was driven by continued execution across hyperscale data centre infrastructure and enterprise solutions, supported by growing momentum in the Company's Technology Products business. The Company's order backlog reached a record US$1,044 million, up 88 per cent YoY, strengthening visibility for continued growth. Sanjeev Verma, Whole-time Director & Chief Executive Officer, Black Box Limited, said, Black Box is building strong growth momentum, with record quarterly revenue and an order backlog exceeding US$1 billion. These results reinforce our confidence in scaling the business towards our immediate growth goal of US$2 billion in revenue. Our data centre business is a powerful growth engine, with significant orders from multiple hyperscalers and repeat wins expanding our role in their infrastructure investments. Our strong US presence, deep expertise and proven execution position us to capture a greater share of accelerating data centre investment, supported by a substantial opportunity pipeline. Growing Enterprise and Technology Products businesses across the United States and international markets further strengthen our growth outlook. With secured orders and proven delivery capabilities, we are ready to execute at a greater scale. Continued hiring, investment in our people and expansion of delivery capacity strengthen our ability to deliver larger projects and drive our next phase of growth, he said. Deepak Kumar Bansal, Executive Director & Global CFO, Black Box Limited, said, Our Q2 performance demonstrates the growing earnings strength of Black Box, with PAT rising 31 per cent to Rs 73 crore, ahead of revenue growth of 22 per cent. H1 EBITDA margin expanded 50 basis points to 9.2 per cent, while operating cash flow reached Rs 115 crore for the first half of FY27. We are translating growth into stronger profitability and cash generation. Our expanding data centre business and significant order pipeline provide a strong foundation to scale revenue and earnings. As secured orders convert into revenue, we see further opportunities to improve operating leverage and build on this earnings momentum. We are confident of achieving our FY27 guidance of 23-27 per cent revenue growth and 38-50 per cent PAT growth, with profit growth expected to remain in high double digits for the next few years, along with stronger cash flow generation. Disciplined working capital management and prudent capital allocation remain central to converting this opportunity into sustained shareholder value, he said. Hyperscale Infrastructure: Capturing AI-Driven Investment Opportunities Accelerating investment in AI infrastructure is driving demand for hyperscale data centre capacity, connectivity and network infrastructure. Black Box is expanding its participation in this market through established hyperscaler relationships, technical expertise and large-scale project delivery capabilities. Black Box secured over US$250 million in data centre orders in H1 FY27. A substantial pipeline of large hyperscale deals is expected to drive significant order wins and accelerate growth in the coming quarters. Black Box supports infrastructure projects associated with large-scale data centre developments with gigawatt-scale capacity. Its experience in delivering complex projects provides opportunities to expand existing customer relationships and participate in larger infrastructure projects. The Company continues to strengthen its engineering and delivery capabilities, particularly in the United States, to support this demand. Record Backlog Strengthens Revenue Visibility Black Box secured US$298 million in new orders during Q2 FY27, up 37 per cent YOY. The order backlog reached a record US$1,044 million, increasing 88 per cent YOY and approximately 10 per cent sequentially. The backlog includes a growing proportion of larger, multi-year engagements, with project-led wins providing revenue visibility over 24 to 36 months. Supported by its order pipeline across hyperscale, enterprise and presence across multiple countries, Black Box management is confident to achieve its FY27 guidance. Enterprise and Technology Products: Expanding Growth Opportunities Black Box continues to deepen its enterprise relationships across the United States and international markets, supporting customers across technology, healthcare, financial services, industrial and retail markets. During Q2 FY27, the Company secured engagements involving network infrastructure, connectivity, data centre integration and digital workplace solutions. Key wins included projects with a leading Indian telecom operator, global technology and semiconductor companies, US healthcare providers, a global pharmaceutical company, a major US financial institution, and retail and public sector customers. These engagements reinforce the Company's diversified customer base and its strategy of expanding relationships with 300 strategic enterprise accounts. The Technology Products business is gaining momentum as customers modernise critical operations and invest in secure, resilient control room platforms. This creates further opportunities for Black Boxs specialised technology portfolio. Together, Enterprise Solutions and Technology Products businesses provide complementary growth opportunities alongside the expanding hyperscale data centre business. Investing in Capabilities for Sustainable Growth Black Box continues to strengthen its leadership, engineering, sales and delivery capabilities to support larger and more complex customer projects. The Company is progressing with its plan to recruit nearly 3,000 professionals by FY30, primarily in the United States, with hiring already underway for major data centre projects. These investments support the Company's ambition of reaching US$2 billion in annual revenue by FY30, driven by expanding customer relationships, broader capabilities and disciplined execution.

The top goalscorers for club

Mbappe, Haaland and Kane are at the top, unsurprisingly. But in what order? The post The top goalscorers for club & country in 2026 so far: Kane, Yamal, Mbappe, Raphinha appeared first on Planet Football .

Players with most goals in a calendar year in football history

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FC Goa parts ways with Head Coach Gouramangi Singh

He was the first Indian to lead the club on a full-time basis.

Nations League: Spain extend unbeaten run to 43 games after beating 10-man Czechia 2-0

Digital Desk | Prague, Nov 13 (IANS) World champions Spain extended their unbeaten run across all competitions to 43 games when they defeated a 10-man Czechia in the UEFA Nations League at epet ARENA here. Alex Baena and Marc Pubill scored for the visitors as Czechia captain Ladislav Krejci was sent off in the 69th minute for a foul on Roberto Fernandez, in what was a dominant outing for the Luis de la Fuente's men. Spain dominated from the start, but Ferran Torres and Marc Cucurella were off target. Dean Huijsen headed an effort, which was re-gathered by Matej Kovar. The deadlock broke when Baena scored a penalty after midfielder Lukas Ambros was penalised for a handball, with VAR confirming it. Baena put the world champions ahead with a strike from the 12-yard spot in the 39th minute as La Roja went 1-0 at the break. Spain started the second half well too, as Yeremy Pino nearly got another one for the team when he raced onto a long ball and hit one past Kovar. The goal was, however, disallowed. The hosts looked for an equaliser as Adam Hlozek hit a header over the crossbar in the 68th minute before Krejci fouled and was sent off. The Czechia captain was initially given a yellow card, but it was converted into a red after a VAR check. Spain added salt to the wounds when Pubill scored in injury time in the 96th minute to clinch the contest 2-0. This was Spain's fifth win in the ongoing Nations League and their 12th in all competitions. They are also unbeaten in 43 games now, having last lost to Scotland in March 2024. Having already qualified for the quarterfinals, they have extended their lead in Group C. They will be hosting England next in Sunday's final group game, and the winner will top the table. England have also made it to the quarters after beating Croatia 2-1 as Harry Kane marked a record-breaking game with a winning goal. Kane became Englands leading mens appearance maker when he strode out for his 126th cap and celebrated the occasion in fitting fashion with his 92nd goal for his country, slotting home from the spot in the 64th minute for a strong win.

Harry Kane scores 92nd England goal as Three Lions beat Croatia 2-1

Harry Kane capped another record-breaking night with his 92nd goal for England in a 2-1 win against Croatia in the Nations League. World Cup winner Spain beat the Czech Republic 2-0 and Italy rallied to a 3-1 win against France. It's all eyes on Spain vs. England in Madrid on Sunday with top spot in Group A3 up for grabs. Both teams have qualified for the quarterfinals, but England can still secure first place if it wins by two goals or more, having lost 3-2 against Spain in September. In the last game against them we knew we left a bit out there, Kane told broadcaster ITV Sport. We knew we could have done a little bit better and we said to ourselves, OK, let's win every game from now til the next one and then see what happens.' It's a perfect opportunity now Sunday to try to prove ourselves. The newly-crowned Ballon d'Or winner celebrated becoming England's outright record appearance maker by winning his 126th cap in the game at Wembley Stadium. England went ahead through M

Kane sends England into Nations League quarter-finals

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Harry Kane marked his record-breaking night with the winning goal as England beat Croatia 2-1 to seal their place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals. Kane became Englands leading mens appearance maker when he strode out for his 126th cap and celebrated the occasion in fitting fashion with his 92nd goal for his country, slotting home from the spot in the 64th minute. Morgan Rogers had given the hosts a first-half lead and though Petar Sucic levelled just shy of the hour mark, Kane marked his 126th cap with a penalty five minutes later, although Croatia threatened a late equaliser when Nikola Vlasic shot narrowly wide and Ante Budimir was denied by Jarell Quansah's vital block. Kane was the deserving centre of attention pre-match, showing his Ballon dOr trophy to an appreciative Wembley crowd who then stood to acknowledge history being made. The 33-year-old was handed a commemorative shirt by the previous record holder, Peter Shilton, and HRH, The Prince of Wales, along with a special gift from the Croatian Football Federation presented by Luka Modric, himself a former Ballon dOr recipient. Elsewhere, Belgium completed the double over point-less Turkiye with a comeback 2-1 victory in Izmir. The hosts started energetically in Sergen Yaln's first game at the helm and were rewarded when Arda Guler curled in a stunning 20th-minute free-kick. Ten minutes later though, they were adrift and would not recover. Kevin De Bruyne twice a scorer in the reverse fixture rattled in from the outstanding Jeremy Doku's cross before Charles De Ketelaere converted Maxim De Cuyper's cut-back to set Belgium up for a decisive last-game meeting with Italy.

COP31 pushes electrification goal as groups call for mining safeguards

Clean public transport, energy-efficient buildings and affordable energy are a few of the things the president of the UN climate talks - known as COP31 - asked global leaders and climate activists to pledge as part of the global electrification plan laid out during the world's largest annual climate summit. But environmental and human rights organisations caution that without strong safeguards, the mining boom for the minerals and metals needed to make the power lines, batteries, wind turbines and other energy infrastructure that can make the pledge a reality could have serious environmental and human rights impacts across the globe. Mining has come at a cost to communities and habitats around the globe: Forests have been felled, water supplies poisoned and Indigenous peoples have lost access to land. Rights groups have urged COP31 officials to focus on how to fairly source the materials needed for the transition. COP31 sets ambitious electrification ...

Rasika Dugal says Delhi Crime holds a special place in her heart, calls its stories universal

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) As Delhi Crime Season 3 completes one year, actor Rasika Dugal looks back at her association with the series and said that stories rooted in our realities, told with honesty and conviction, can travel across borders and connect with audiences everywhere. Rasika shared: Delhi Crime is a show very close to my heart. Through the experience of the show, it has been very heartening to know that stories rooted in our realities, told with honesty and conviction, can travel across borders and connect with audiences everywhere. The love and recognition the show has received, including an International Emmy, has been incredibly encouraging. A year after season 3, I feel very happy and grateful to have been part of three seasons and to watch Neeti Singh grow through each one. He concluded: I love working with the Delhi Crime team. They are a very special bunch of creative collaborators and I hope our journey together continues ! Delhi Crime is an Indian police procedural crime drama television. The series stars Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Adil Hussain and Rajesh Tailang. The first season is set in the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi gang rape. The second season focuses on the Chaddi Baniyan Gang. The third season focuses on a massive, cross-state human trafficking and child sex-trafficking network, while also being loosely inspired by the 2012 Baby Falak case. The show also stars Sayani Ghosh, Huma Qureshi and Mita Vashisht. Directed by Kaushal Oza and backed by Anurag Kashyap, Little Thomas also stars Gulshan Devaiah and Hridansh Parekh. The film tells the story of Thomas, a curious young boy whose questions about where babies come from and his wish for a sibling become central to the narrative. The film follows seven-year-old Thomas and his family as they navigate life's highs and lows in 1990s Goa, echoing the style of Malgudi Days and Ruskin Bond.

Australia's Pat Cummins Says Usman Khawaja '100 Percent Wrong' On 'Sandpapergate'

Australia captain Pat Cummins on Friday said Usman Khawaja was 100 percent wrong in claiming the whole team knew about Sandpapergate, calling it complete and utter nonsense. The retired Khawaja reopened old wounds with the release of his autobiography this week and a chapter dealing with the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa that rocked world cricket. In the book, the opener alleged that the whole team, including Cummins, knew about the plot to rough up the ball with sandpaper to make it swing. The scandal centred around the third Test in Cape Town, but Khawaja also claimed the tactic was used in the second Test at Port Elizabeth. A Cricket Australia probe concluded only David Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft were in the know, with all three sent home in disgrace and subsequently banned. Smith was sacked as captain before Tim Paine took over and subsequently Cummins. When he says we all knew, if by that he means we knew sandpaper was going out on the field, he's 100 percent wrong, a candid Cummins said at a press conference. I said that consistently for the last eight years. I did not know that was happening. But I think Usman actually says things that are far more serious than that. He says that I and others were architects of a scheme to ball tamper with sandpaper. That's complete and utter nonsense. Cummins and fellow bowlers Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon all denied publicly in a 2021 statement that they were aware of the plan. Warner has this week strongly backed his close friend Khawaja's new version of events. But Darren Lehmann, who was head coach at the time, denied any knowledge, as did former batting coach Graeme Hick who also rubbished Khawaja's allegations as absolutely false. Starc reiterated this week his stance that we weren't aware of things being taken on the field. Lyon and Hazlewood have remained silent, as have Smith and Bancroft. - Flippant and casual - Cummins accused Khawaja of being flippant with the way he dropped his bombshell claims eight years after the fact. Usman is a friend, but friends aren't casual with each other's lives and reputations, he said. In his book he's been casual with my life and the lives of many others and I think Australian cricket. I think the way that he's presented his story, I think he's done that in a very casual manner. And it affects a lot of people. In a media blitz this week, Khawaja said he spoke in the dressing room after the Cape Town Test urging the team to take collective responsibility, rather than scapegoating Warner, Smith and Bancroft. But Cummins said he had no recollection of this. I don't remember any conversation around collective responsibility. I don't remember any team meeting where he stood up and said, 'Let's own this as a team', he said. Cricket Australia has ruled out reopening their investigation with chairman David Boon on Thursday assuring Cummins that his job was safe, regardless. Cummins admitted the culture of the team around 2018 had an ugly win-at-all-costs mentality, culminating in the Cape Town furore. But he said since then it had been absolutely brilliant. I didn't like the way we spoke to umpires, the opposition. I think there was a bit of an arrogance and a bit of an ugliness at times that didn't sit well with me as a young guy, he said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories And now I'm captain, I have spent a lot of time making sure that that's not the case with this current Aussie team.

UN climate summit pushes electrification goal as groups call for mining safeguards

The pledge builds on commitments made at previous UN climate summits: At COP28, countries agreed to work toward tripling renewable energy capacity and transitioning away from fossil fuels. COP29 focused on energy storage, grid modernisation and climate finance

Italy crush France 3-1 as Kane marks record 126th cap with match-winning goal

Michael Olise gave France the lead in Milan, but a double from Francesco Pio Esposito and one from Davide Frattesi secured a deserved win for the Italians.

How Many More Chances Will Andy Reid Give Harrison Butker After His Seven Missed Field Goals?

Andy Reid keeps faith in Harrison Butker after a rough run of misses, yet his we'll go from there comment leaves the door open. With Justin Tucker waiting in the wings, Sunday's game against Falcons could decide Chiefs' kicking future.

Inter District Polo Tournament MPSC B set up semi final date with X Polo Club

MPSC B set up a semi final date with X Polo Club in the ongoing 3rd Dr Ksh Chourjit Singh Inter District Polo Tournament MPSC B, who are representing Security Forces, defeated Tekcham Polo Club by 8 2 goals in the second quarterfinal match to make their way into the semis Earlier in the first quarterfinal match, X Polo Club of Imphal East district outclassed Chingkheihunba Polo Club of Kakching district 5 1 br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e paolive net galleries images News Related 2026 11 Polo 20261113 jpg border 1 alt Inter District Polo Tournament MPSC B set up semi final date with X Polo Club td tr tr td align center Inter District Polo Tournament MPSC B set up semi final date with X Polo Club td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br S Abungcha, H Abung Khuman, and T Pradeepkumar shared seven goals in the first three chukkers to earn MPSC B a comprehensive win today, as Viking Salam chipped in with a goal in the final chukker Pradeepkumar 3 55 and Abungcha 4 55 found a goal apiece to give MPSC B a 2 0 first chukker lead before Pradeepkumar 1 35 , Abungcha 2 44 , and Abung 5 00 took their turns in the second chukker to further swell the lead to 5 0 Tekcham Polo Club, who were unable to match MPSC B

PM Modi to embark on two-day visit to Karnataka and Gujarat today, unveil development projects & temple sojourn

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Karnataka and Gujarat on Friday which will conclude on Saturday where he will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation various development projects as well participate in cultural and educational programme and also offer prayers at a temple in his home state, an official statement from the Prime Minister's Office said. At around 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Prime Minister Modi will begin his Karnataka visit by participating in Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, the residential headquarters campus of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA), according to a press statement released on Thursday. He will also address a large gathering on the occasion. Later at around 12:45 p.m., the Prime Minister will flag off and undertake a metro ride from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore Metro station. At around 1:15 p.m., Prime Minister Modi will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation various development projects worth more than Rs 15,600 crore in Bengaluru. On this occasion, he will lay the foundation stone of the Golden Jubilee Administrative Block and launch the S-VYASA Off-Campus at Kerala's state capital Thiruvananthapuram. He will also address a large gathering on the occasion. Thereafter, Prime Minister will travel to Mysuru where, at around 3:30 p.m., the Prime Minister will inaugurate COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium as well as address the gathering on the occasion. Being held from November 13 to 23 on the theme 'Towards Viksit Bharat 2047', the Golden Jubilee celebration marks five decades of institution-building and service. Established in 1975, Prashanti Kutiram was founded with the objective of integrating modern science with India's spiritual wisdom. It is home to S-VYASA, which was declared a Deemed-to-be University in 2002 and is dedicated to education and research in Yoga. The programme will also commemorate the birth centenary of Hongasandra Venkataramaiah Sheshadri Ji, a distinguished thinker, writer and organiser born in Bengaluru in 1926. He joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in 1946 and served as its Sarkaryavah (General Secretary) from 1987 to 2000. He was among the visionaries behind S-VYASA and his inspiration and guidance played an important role in shaping the growth of Prashanti Kutiram and advancing the institution's mission over the decades. The Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay the foundation stone and flag off various development projects worth over Rs 15,600 crore in Bengaluru. These projects span key sectors including urban mobility, power transmission, renewable energy, petroleum infrastructure, waste management and railways. On Saturday, Prime Minister Modi will perform Darshan and Pooja at Ambaji temple in Gujarat's Banaskantha. Ambaji Temple is one of the 51 revered Shakti Peethas. He will inaugurate Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, developed at a cost of around Rs 3,470 crore. The new stretch will enhance urban connectivity, ease daily commuting, reduce travel time and strengthen public transport facilities in Bengaluru. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Transmission Scheme for Integration of Renewable Energy Zones (Phase-II) in Koppal-II and Gadag-II, developed at an investment of around Rs 4,450 crore. The transmission system will facilitate the evacuation of around 2 GW of renewable energy potential from the Koppal and Gadag regions of Karnataka for onward transmission and distribution to beneficiaries across the grid. PM Modi will also inaugurate the Transmission Scheme for the Solar Energy Zone in Bidar, developed at an investment of around Rs 1,370 crore. The project involves the establishment of a Bidar Pooling Station and will facilitate the evacuation of 2.5 GW of solar power from the region. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Transmission Scheme for Integration of Davanagere/Chitradurga and Ballari Renewable Energy Zones, at an investment of more than Rs 3,450 crore. He will also lay the foundation stone of the Transmission System Strengthening project for Integration of Additional Renewable Energy Potential at Davanagere and Ballari, at an investment of more than Rs 1,100 crore. Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation India's largest underground LPG storage cavern in Mangaluru, constructed at a cost of more than Rs 850 crore. With a storage capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes, the facility will significantly strengthen India's LPG storage infrastructure. The project also includes a 9.4 km LPG pipeline connecting New Mangalore Port to the main terminal, facilitating efficient transportation and storage of LPG. The Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation the Devangonthi Marketing Terminal of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) in Bengaluru. Built at an investment of Rs 330 crore, the state-of-the-art facility will strengthen petroleum product storage and distribution infrastructure in Karnataka. He will lay the foundation stone of GAIL's Compressed Biogas Plant at Haralakunte in Bengaluru. The plant will process around 300 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily to produce 12.6 tonnes of clean Compressed Biogas (CBG). The project will promote scientific waste management, reduce dependence on conventional fuels and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. The Prime Minister will inaugurate four redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme -- Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road. The redeveloped stations will offer improved passenger amenities and serve as city centres, promoting local commercial activities and tourism in the region. Prime Minister Modi will dedicate to the nation the 45 km Bagalkot-Wandal railway line doubling section, forming part of the 284 km Gadag-Hotgi Doubling Project. The section will improve passenger and freight movement, support local trade and facilitate coal supply to the Kudgi NTPC plant. He will also dedicate to the nation the electrification of the 55-km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat railway section. Passing through one of India's most challenging railway terrains, the project marks a significant engineering achievement. With its completion, the entire Bengaluru-Mangaluru rail route is now fully electrified. The Prime Minister will flag off the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, providing faster and modern rail connectivity between Bengaluru, Coastal Karnataka and Goa. The service will connect key destinations including Hassan, Sakleshpur, Mangaluru, Udupi, Murdeshwar, Gokarna and Karwar before reaching Madgaon, benefiting passengers and boosting tourism in the region. He will inaugurate the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium, marking a significant advancement in planetarium technology and astronomy education in the country. Built by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), COSMOS-Mysuru is the first LED Dome planetarium in India. Envisaged as an astronomy education and training centre, it is located on the campus of the University of Mysore at the foothills of Chamundi Hills. The state-of-the-art facility features a 15-metre tilted dome comprising around 6,150 panels with 4.2 crore individual LEDs. Unlike conventional planetariums that use projectors to display images on a passive dome, its LED panels can be controlled in real time, offering an immersive visual experience and new possibilities for astronomy education. The Sky Theatre will showcase professionally produced astronomy programmes, along with an in-house film exploring the connection between the history of Mysuru and astronomy. The shows will be available in Kannada, English and Hindi. The centre will also house exhibition halls, a museum featuring astronomy models and artefacts, a lecture hall, a training centre and interactive outdoor exhibits. The centre's activities will complement the Indian Institute of Astrophysics' research, operation of multi-wavelength telescope facilities across India and in space, development of future astronomical facilities and national-level outreach programmes.

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current setup(build year 2020) -GPU ZotacGTX 1660ti -CPU Ryzen R5 3600x -RAM 16gb ddr4 -MOBO MSI B450 tomahawk -PSU Adata XPG Pylon 550W 80 Plus Bronze(bought it in 2022) GOAL : I am want to upgrade it enough to run modern games with RTX support in 1080p, for now also most of AAA games runs low/mid in 60 fps but no rtx support is there. Also how much i can expect when sell this setup or the part which i will replace?

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Digital Desk | New Delhi/Bengaluru, Nov 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, the residential headquarters campus of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) in Bengaluru. On this occasion, he will lay the foundation stone of the Golden Jubilee Administrative Block and launch the S-VYASA Off-Campus at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the official statement from the PMO said on Thursday. Being held from 13 to 23 November 2026 on the theme Towards Viksit Bharat 2047, the Golden Jubilee celebration marks five decades of institution-building and service. Established in 1975, Prashanti Kutiram was founded with the objective of integrating modern science with India's spiritual wisdom. It is home to S-VYASA, which was declared a Deemed-to-be University in 2002 and is dedicated to education and research in Yoga. The programme will also commemorate the birth centenary of Shri Hongasandra Venkataramaiah Sheshadri Ji, a distinguished thinker, writer and organiser born in Bengaluru in 1926. He joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in 1946 and served as its Sarkaryavah from 1987 to 2000. He was among the visionaries behind S-VYASA, and his inspiration and guidance played an important role in shaping the growth of Prashanti Kutiram and advancing the institutions mission over the decades. Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay the foundation stone and flag off various development projects worth over Rs 15,600 crore in Bengaluru. These projects span key sectors including urban mobility, power transmission, renewable energy, petroleum infrastructure, waste management and railways. Prime Minister will inaugurate Bengaluru Metros Pink Line from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, developed at a cost of around Rs 3,470 crore. The new stretch will enhance urban connectivity, ease daily commuting, reduce travel time and strengthen public transport facilities in Bengaluru. Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Transmission Scheme for Integration of Renewable Energy Zones (Phase-II) in Koppal-II and Gadag-II, developed at an investment of around Rs 4,450 crore. The transmission system will facilitate the evacuation of approximately 2 GW of renewable energy potential from the Koppal and Gadag regions of Karnataka for onward transmission and distribution to beneficiaries across the grid. He will also inaugurate the Transmission Scheme for the Solar Energy Zone in Bidar, developed at an investment of around Rs 1,370 crore. The project involves the establishment of a Bidar Pooling Station and will facilitate the evacuation of 2.5 GW of solar power from the region. Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Transmission Scheme for Integration of Davanagere/Chitradurga and Ballari Renewable Energy Zones, at an investment of over Rs 3,450 crore. He will also lay the foundation stone of the Transmission System Strengthening project for Integration of Additional Renewable Energy Potential at Davanagere and Ballari, at an investment of over Rs 1,100 crore. Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation India's largest underground LPG storage cavern in Mangaluru, constructed at a cost of over Rs 850 crore. With a storage capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes, the facility will significantly strengthen India's LPG storage infrastructure. The project also includes a 9.4 km LPG pipeline connecting New Mangalore Port to the main terminal, facilitating efficient transportation and storage of LPG. Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation the Devangonthi Marketing Terminal of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), Bengaluru. Built at an investment of Rs 330 crore, the state-of-the-art facility will strengthen petroleum product storage and distribution infrastructure in Karnataka. Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of GAIL's Compressed Biogas Plant at Haralakunte, Bengaluru. The plant will process approximately 300 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily to produce 12.6 tonnes of clean Compressed Biogas (CBG). The project will promote scientific waste management, reduce dependence on conventional fuels and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. Prime Minister will inaugurate four redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme - Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road. The redeveloped stations will offer improved passenger amenities and serve as city centres, promoting local commercial activities and tourism in the region. 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The Sky Theatre will showcase professionally produced astronomy programmes, along with an in-house film exploring the connection between the history of Mysuru and astronomy. The shows will be available in Kannada, English and Hindi. The centre will also house exhibition halls, a museum featuring astronomy models and artefacts, a lecture hall, a training centre and interactive outdoor exhibits. The centre's activities will complement the Indian Institute of Astrophysics' research, operation of multi-wavelength telescope facilities across India and in space, development of future astronomical facilities and national-level outreach programmes.

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Moderates and progressives both claim credit for Democrats' midterm wins

After a primary season that featured a string of wins for the Democratic Party's progressive wing , the moderates are striking back by claiming credit for a landslide midterm takeover of Congress. The party will return to Capitol Hill in 2027 with at least 54 Senate seats and 255 House seats, thanks to wins in deep-red districts and states such as Kansas and Iowa. And many of the candidates, such as megachurch pastor and Kansas Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton, avoided staking out controversial progressive policy proposals. It is incredibly striking and profound that Democratic moderates were able to hand Trumpism some of its biggest defeats this cycle, Kate DeGruyter, a spokeswoman for Third Way, a centrist Democratic group, told USA TODAY. The debate over how and why Democrats won will influence what measures the new majority caucuses will take up first and how far those actions should go. Third Way struck early, with a Nov. 4 memo that claimed high-quality moderate candidates were the majority makers in this year's midterms. Of the 44 House seats that flipped this cycle, about 29 came from red districts that President Donald Trump won by double-digit margins in 2024. The group calculates those candidates outperformed former Vice President Kamala Harris 's 2024 margin by an average of 15 percentage points in those districts. Democrats have similarly flipped at least seven Senate seats in states the president won with contenders who've ripped the White House, but stopped short of demanding Medicare for All or abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. That's a pretty profound answer to this question that we've long debated about whether all of the energy is on the left, DeGruyter said. There was a hell of a lot of energy in North Carolina and Georgia and Kansas and Texas, and that is why Democrats have an incredible opportunity here to take back the middle from Trump. Democrats who flipped red states and districts hold mixed views Like many of the Democrats who flipped Republican seats, Hamilton who won by 5 percentage points in Kansas, which hasn't sent a Democrat to the Senate since Franklin Delano Roosevelt was president stressed being independent-minded . Hamilton, a 62-year-old Methodist pastor and former Republican, espoused views cheered by the Democratic base such as opposing tax breaks for AI data centers, expanding Medicare coverage for seniors and investigating private equity consolidation to break up monopolies . He also supports restoring what he called disastrous cuts to Medicaid through the president's one, big beautiful bill. But in post-election interviews, the Kansas Democrat has already begun positioning himself as a counterweight to more liberal-minded colleagues on Medicare for All, which he said isn't the right approach on health care. Even though it sounds great, I don't think it's going to pass, Hamilton said during a Nov. 8 interview on CNN's State of the Union. You're talking about an entire health insurance industry with millions and millions of employees that is going to be affected by Medicare for All. Oliver Libby, a Democratic consultant, said there will be many mothers to the success the party had this fall but noted that many Americans are drifting away from party and ideological labels. He attributed the decisive margin this month to a coalition of independents and previously disengaged voters, who largely backed Democrats in purple districts. People who have been homeless politically came in in overwhelming numbers, and not just came in for Democrats, but switched sides or came off the sidelines profoundly in this cycle, Libby said. I don't think this was a victory for the Democratic brand, he added. I'm not entirely sure the Democrats have a brand right now, and I think that's something that they absolutely have to fix between now and the 2028 presidential race. Democrats running in red states in 2026 were often difficult to pigeonhole ideologically. Sen.-elect Josh Turek, who won in Iowa after Trump carried the state by double digits two years ago, prefers creating a public health insurance option to Medicare for All. On social issues, the two-time Paralympic gold medalist released an ad that infuriated some Iowa Democrats and trans rights supporters for opposing transgender women competing in female sports and taxpayers paying for sex changes. Libby points out that roughly two-thirds of self-described moderate voters supported the Democratic candidate in their local contests, up from the approximately 6 in 10 moderates who backed Harris in 2024, the Associated Press reported. Progressives push back against centrist narrative Progressive activists say many of the candidates being labeled moderate by centrist groups are better described as outsiders. Many of those candidates running in historically Republican areas ran against corporate power and the Washington establishment of both parties. If those who call themselves moderate want to put their label on issues that we've (championed) and trying to make more popular for years, then great, we have consensus around our issues that's awesome, said Adam Green, cofounder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, a left-leaning grassroots group involved in several primary contests this year. The PCCC backed Sen.-elect James Talarico, of Texas, along with candidates such as Rep.-elect Darializa Avila Chevalier of New York, one of six democratic socialists heading to Washington. During much of the Texas Senate race, Talarico, who prevailed by 12 percentage points, railed against billionaires. He often talked about U.S. politics being more top versus bottom rather than left versus right. On the senator-elect's website , Talarico said he supports making billionaires pay their fair share in taxes, including by imposing a higher tax on their income and capital gains, which Green and others say sounds much more like Sens. Bernie Sanders, of Vermont, and Elizabeth Warren, of Massachusetts, than so-called moderate Democrats. But Talarico also tried to back away from the progressive label as he campaigned in a state that hadn't elected a Democrat to the Senate in over 30 years. During the course of the campaign, the 37-year-old state legislator and Presbyterian seminary student said he opposed abolishing ICE and reversed course on supporting trans athletes in girls' sports. The PCCC's sister organization, PCCC Institute, shared its How Dems Ran database, which examined 60 competitive midterm elections, exclusively with USA TODAY. Research examined those candidates' debates, speeches, social media content, campaign ads and websites, finding Democrats who won even in red states and districts supported many left-leaning proposals. Roughly 98% backed a ban on stock trading by lawmakers, according to the group's research. Another 85% supported some version of expanding public health care coverage through either Medicare for All, a public option, or Medicare buy-in. An October KFF poll showed 66% of U.S. adults favor having a national health plan, the largest total since the foundation began measuring the issue in 2017. That support includes 72% of independents and 34% of Republicans who support Medicare for All, according to the survey. If the corporate-aligned Democrats at Third Way want to somehow lay claim to that style of politics, we've just won the battle for this whole of the Democratic Party, Green told USA TODAY. Some progressive candidates also won in swing states, such as Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed, who supports Medicare for All and ending U.S. aid to Israel. He won Michigan by 8 percentage points and has been touted by progressives as proof their movement can win, in the words of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, anywhere. Populists who defy center or left label Some red-state winners, such as Rep.-elect Sam Forstag, of Montana, created a populist message that was embraced by top progressive figures from the outset of his campaign against Republican Aaron Flint to replace Ryan Zinke, a Republican who served as interior secretary in Trump's first term. The 32-year-old union leader and political newcomer won by three percentage points in a western Montana district, which borders Idaho, that Trump won by four times as much in 2024. He was endorsed by Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez but later received support during the general election from the moderate Blue Dog Coalition. We don't see our, like, fundamental lived experience reflected in the people who are representing us purportedly in Congress, Forstag told USA TODAY. He believes in expanding Medicare, raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour and banning congressional stock trading. But he also favors reforming ICE over abolishing the agency and supports protecting gun rights. Forstag will join both the rival Blue Dogs and the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He explained his desire to embrace populism in a social media video Nov. 9, saying both factions are needed to achieve the American people's goals. I will be one of just a few Democrats who are sitting in both of those caucuses, he said. You see, the overlap is, well, giving us the chance to fight for populist economic policies that are actually going to help working people. Rep.-elect Brian Poindexter bested scandal-ridden Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, a Trump White House alum whose bitter divorce battle involved domestic violence allegations from Emily Moreno, the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno, by 10 percentage points. Poindexter's campaign contrasted Miller's biography with the union ironworkers rugged image. He is counted among the flips by centrist groups, but progressives point out that he called for ending tax breaks for the wealthy, banning dark money spending in campaigns and supported a phased in approach for Medicare for All. During that race for the northeastern Ohio seat, Poindexter also expressed his support for law enforcement when he ran campaign ads featuring an Ohio sheriff. When you see the world through the prism of outsider, insidereverything makes sense, Green said about the midterm outcomes for Democrats. Poindexter ran as an economic populist outsider and spoke to many of those same people who voted for Trump, he added. I don't think he's run away from his values, but even Trump voters don't self-identify in many cases as being of one ideology. They want someone who's going to shake up a broken economic and political system and stand up to corporate power. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Moderates and progressives both claim credit for 2026 Democratic wins This article originally appeared on USA TODAY at https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/11/12/democrats-midterms-blue-wave-moderate-progressive/92705249007/

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EXCLUSIVE: PVR INOX Pictures' Nayana Bijli opens up on SURPRISE success of niche Hollywood films, BTS concert screenings; reveals, Ramayana has helped the visibility of I Play Rocky; confirms release in 120 screens

Over the years, PVR INOX Pictures, the motion picture arm of PVR INOX Limited, has distributed several interesting films, not just from Indian cinema but also from Hollywood and other international markets. Under the leadership of Nayana Bijli, Lead Distribution, Licensing & Content Acquisition, PVR INOX Pictures, the company has expanded its focus beyond conventional film distribution to include diverse cultural content, special film festivals and live events. After releasing acclaimed films like Marty Supreme, The Drama, The Invite, and others, Nayana Bijli is now gearing up to release I Play Rocky, which sheds light on how the 1976 cult classic Rocky was made. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Nayana Bijli spoke about an eventful 2026, the growing appetite for diverse content, plans to go beyond films and why she has high hopes for I Play Rocky. How has 2026 been for PVR INOX Pictures? PVR INOX Pictures has released about 87 films, which is definitely a growth from last year. The Invite, The Drama, Marty Supreme and The Housemaid are some of the films that have been instrumental for us this year. When we think of niche Hollywood titles, we don't expect them to have such a profound impact at the Indian box office. But surprisingly, and in a positive way, they have done very well for us. We have also seen great hits from the anime genre. Shin Chan: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers In India and Doraemon: Castle Of The Undersea Devil pulled in audiences. Doraemon was huge for us and beat all our expectations. It performed on par with Bollywood films! 2026 has shown that there's a huge appetite for authentic storytelling, no matter which genre, region or language the films come from. That is translating into box office collections. That's why we are keeping our ears to the ground when it comes to acquisition and distribution. It was fascinating to see The Invite attracting audiences for several weeks. Also, PVR INOX Pictures distributed the biggest Malayalam film of all time, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, in Karnataka and North India. Earlier, Id barely find a non-Malayalam-speaking viewer watching a Malayalam film in a cinema outside Kerala. That's no longer the case. Do you also see a change in consumer behaviour? Absolutely. When it comes to regional cinema, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is one of our top 10 performing films in this financial year. We also had certain Bengali titles like Saptadingar Guptodhon, which made it to our top 10. I think it goes to show that there's a demand for good, authentic stories. As for The Invite, it had a slow start. But the word of mouth was so strong that audiences started demanding more shows. As a result, the film ended up having a longer run than usual. When it comes to Hollywood films, Indian audiences are now very clued in to what's happening internationally. The excitement builds up even before the films arrive here. The Invite was released globally a few weeks before its India release. The word of mouth was so strong that audiences here were already eager to watch it. PVR INOX hosted live screenings of the BTS World Tour: Arirang concerts in India. What was the response like? We premiered three different BTS tour events one in April, one in June and the third in October. Each time, it was a two-day event. These events get a slightly limited release compared to Hollywood films as they depend on permissions, availability, technical setup and other factors. But the response was tremendous. Audiences, especially Gen Z, came out in full force. That encouraged us to bring all three events to cinemas. Now, we have a Katy Perry concert screening lined up as well. These have been great learnings for us. Musicians have such strong fan followings. Even if fans are not watching them perform in person, seeing their favourite artists on the big screen is an experience in itself. Do you think there's a possibility of screening a Diljit Dosanjh concert or a concert by another popular Indian artist in cinemas in the near future? We keep trying. There are no specific details that I can share right now. However, it's something I am working on. Apart from distribution, I also work on live events and bringing alternate content to cinemas. We are always tracking concerts, musicians, artists, comedy shows, poetry performances and anything else that has an audience. The goal is ultimately to make cinemas an entertainment destination, no matter what form of entertainment it may be. After all, there's an audience in India for every type of content. PVR INOX Pictures is releasing I Play Rocky this Friday, November 13. What can Indian audiences expect from the film? I Play Rocky is releasing on 120 screens across India. It has a universal theme that everyone can relate to. Of course, there's the whole legacy of the Rocky series. Incidentally, this year marks 50 years since the release of the first Rocky film. People who watched it when it came out will be curious to see I Play Rocky because of the nostalgia and legacy associated with it. The film is about Sylvester Stallone fighting to get Rocky made. It's about his determination. He was struggling at the time, but he had this belief and confidence that the film had to be made. Hence, the theme is very powerful and will resonate with people. Our campaign for I Play Rocky began a month ago. It is one of the longest campaigns we have done for a film because we found the story so powerful. We had seen the film and knew that it would have a big impact. Our campaign theme was 'Every legend was once told 'No'. We took this line and partnered with several fitness centres and gyms. We even organised six to seven marathons across India, which saw around 3,000 participants. We amplified the slogan throughout the campaign because the film has such a powerful hook. The campaign received a great response on social media. Hence, I have high hopes for the film's performance. The fact that it carries the legacy of Rocky and has such a relatable theme will really help. I Play Rocky releases just a week after Ramayana. Was it a challenge to release the film at this time? We generally have a lot of films releasing in November and December. But I believe there's an audience for every type of film. In fact, I think Ramayana has helped us. A lot of people have gone to cinemas to watch Ramayana, where we have put up posters of I Play Rocky. So, I feel Ramayana has really helped the visibility of our film. That's a good thing. When people go to watch one film, they discover another promising film. 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Rely On Seam, Not Swing, Nabi Reveals Rohit, Kohli's Advice NZ

In New Zealand: India pacer Auqib Nabi said the advice he got from Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill was to rely on seam movement rather than swing while bowling with the white-ball in New Zealand, citing that their reasoning was batters at the highest level are good enough to handle the moving ball. Nabi, 30, has taken two wickets in his four ODIs so far - both coming in Indias rain-affected victory over New Zealand in Wellington. Before that, he warmed up for the series with figures of 3-69 and 3-28 for India A against New Zealand A in Lincoln. Actually, this is my first time bowling in New Zealand. So its a little different here. You have to depend more on the seam movement because the top level batsmen can play the swing. So that was their feedback. If you do a scrambled seam ball or hit the deck, there is a chance to get more wickets here, Nabi said in the pre-match press conference on the eve of the fourth ODI, with India 2-0 up after the third match was lost to rain in Hamilton. In September, Nabi fulfilled a dream by making his debut for India in the second ODI against the West Indies in Guwahati, but on a flat pitch, he was smashed for 84 runs without taking a wicket. In New Zealand, where pitches have been familiar, Nabi said conditions in New Zealand were not very different from what he is used to at home in Jammu & Kashmir. I think its similar in terms of weather because we have similar weather there as well. Its just that the opposition is a little different. This is an international level, that is a domestic level. For the rest, you get similar kinds of wickets. Nabi said the strong standard of domestic cricket grind helped him make the step up at the international level. Yes, there was a lot of benefit because our domestic level is very high. So if you do well there, you will usually do well here as well. So there was a lot of benefit from it. Not having express pace, Nabi said, would not make him doubt his strengths. Obviously, if you have pace, then its very good. But my skill, I back it. I have done well there. Here, I have come on skill. Obviously, if there is pace, then it is a plus factor. But I back my skill. What I have done well domestically will be useful here as well. He said discipline was essential, whatever the nature of the pitch is. Pressure, as in, whatever wicket you are, you have to bowl a good ball, whether its a helpful surface or a flat wicket. Your motive is to bowl the ball in good areas. Hopefully, when there is an advantage from the wicket, you have to put a lot of attention in that as well because you can get hit for runs on that as well, if you are not disciplined. He added that the pacers regularly share notes, especially on how to bowl on the drop-in pitches used in New Zealand. Yes, we bowlers talk to each other about how to bowl on which wicket. Because there are a lot of drop-in wickets here, Arshdeep or Anshul or any senior bowler, we talk to each other about which balls can be bowled here on the wickets. So we talk to each other. Nabi admitted that his white-ball call-up had caught him by surprise. My record is good. I have played white-ball for J&K as well. To be honest, I wasnt expecting a call in white-ball. I was expecting a call in red-ball (which came via the series against Sri Lanka in August). Nonetheless, its a good opportunity for me to show my skills. Nabi called playing for India the realisation of a dream and said the ongoing series was a platform for newcomers to present their case for 2027 Mens ODI World Cup spots. Yes, of course I am very happy to represent my country. It has always been my dream. So yes, its a good opportunity for all the newcomers to show their talent and make their case for the World Cup. He also had a message for young cricketers from regions with limited infrastructure aspiring to play for India. Of course, its a big thing to play for India. Anyone who starts playing cricket from any region has the same motive and goal - to play for their country. It was the same for me. Anyone who talks to me that they dont have facilities, I tell them that no matter how limited your facilities are, you have to work hard for it. The only thing a player has to do is work hard. Everything else falls into place. I tell them to work hard, no matter what. Nabi will remain with the squad for the two-match Test series, which starts on November 19, and felt that experience would be valuable. Its good for all of us. We will get more experience on how to play red-ball games. Its a good experience to stay with the team. We will learn a lot. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

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Viksit Bharat goal within reach; 2047 not a deadline to wait for: PM Modi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the goal of a Viksit Bharat is entirely within reach, given the achievements India has made in recent years. He emphasised that 2047, the centenary of India's Independence, should not be seen as a deadline until which the country must wait, but as a goal towards which continuous progress must be made. Addressing the Deepwali Milan Samaroh at the BJP headquarters, hosted by BJP National President Nitin Nabin, in the presence of senior party leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Union Minister J.P. Nadda, the Prime Minister highlighted India's achievements across various sectors and called for greater efforts to communicate the country's success stories. Given the achievements with which India is moving forward today, the goal of a Viksit Bharat is entirely within reach, PM Modi said. Citing India's technological and infrastructural progress, he said the country has achieved milestones that were once difficult to imagine. Who would have imagined that India would make history by landing near the Moon's south pole; it would become the world's second-largest mobile manufacturer? During these same 12 years, India has built the world's third-largest startup ecosystem. Today, our UPI has become the largest real-time payment system globally, he said. If we can achieve all this, then the dream of a Viksit Bharat can certainly be realised. Who would have thought that the world's highest railway arch bridge would be built over the Chenab River? he added. Referring to the infrastructure development witnessed over the past 12 years, PM Modi recalled how even the construction of a four-lane road was once considered a major achievement. Friends, remember that 12 years ago, even building a four-lane road was considered a major achievement. I remember that during my first one or two years as Chief Minister, whenever I visited a village, the requests I received in memorandums were often along these lines: 'Sir, during the drought, when work is undertaken, please ensure that at least a road is built in our village', he said. The Prime Minister also spoke about the changing approach towards poverty alleviation, saying that while earlier governments repeatedly promised to eradicate poverty, the country was now witnessing people overcoming poverty and a reduction in poverty levels. There was a time when every leader spoke about eradicating poverty from the Red Fort. It was almost like a constant mantra for them. Promises to eliminate poverty were made in every election. But today, the poor are actually overcoming poverty themselves, and we are witnessing poverty being reduced, he said. Emphasising that the country should not wait until 2047 to achieve the vision of a developed India, PM Modi drew a parallel with India's freedom movement. Friends, I would like to make one more point. The 2047 deadline does not mean that we have to wait until then. Think about India's freedom movement. The goal of complete independence was not something that could be achieved in a day or two. But gradually, smaller goals were set and achieved, which built people's confidence that independence would certainly be attained. Eventually, the entire country stood united with that resolve. It is this confidence among the people that will take us towards the goal of a developed India, he said. The Prime Minister also highlighted the importance of communication in shaping perceptions about India and urged the media to play a greater role in taking the country's achievements to a global audience. Alongside India's achievements, I have also come to make a few requests to you. As you all know, communication is the greatest strength of the connected world of the 21st century. We have a young population, talent, technology, affordable data and, most importantly, a wonderful story to tell the world: the India Story, he said. Referring to his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said he has consistently sought to provide a platform for the achievements of the country and its people. Through my Mann Ki Baat programme, I continuously try to provide a platform for the achievements of the country and its people. I would also urge the media in India to work on stories highlighting the country's successes and take them forward. This would be a significant contribution to national service, he said. Concluding his address, the Prime Minister extended greetings to the gathering on the festive occasions of Diwali, Navratri and Chhath Puja.

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India ranks 28th in Climate Change Performance Index, down five places

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India ranked 28th in the annual report of Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), an independent monitoring tool for tracking the climate mitigation performance of 64 countries and the EU, published on Thursday. Its down five places from the previous year. However, India retains an overall medium rating, receiving a medium rating in GHG emissions, energy use, and climate policy. Its high renewable energy trend rating recognises the recent progress within the renewable energy category. Rankings, which came amid the 31st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) underway in Antalya, Turkey, are based on each countrys overall score. The rankings are calculated from individual scores in four categories, consisting of 14 indicators. No country performs well enough in all index categories to achieve an overall very high rating. The first three overall positions, therefore, remain empty. The results show that, even if all countries were as committed as the current frontrunners, efforts would still be insufficient to prevent hazardous climate change. As per the report, competitive procurement, rooftop solar support, and domestic manufacturing incentives have supported renewable energy deployments in India. In June 2025, non-fossil sources reached 50 per cent of cumulative installed electricity capacity, five years ahead of the previous 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target. This includes nuclear power as well as renewables and differs from the share of electricity actually generated. CCPI country experts welcome the expanded solar and wind, rooftop installations, and electric vehicles (EVs). Indias NDC for 2031-2035 sets targets for 2035: a 47 per cent reduction in the emissions intensity of gross domestic product (GDP) from 2005 levels, about 60 per cent of cumulative installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources, and a forest and tree-cover carbon sink of 3.5-4 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent vs 2005. The capacity target refers to international technology cooperation and low-cost finance. Some experts from civil society see scope for stronger targets given the recent expansion. Others emphasise existing capacity and the project pipeline, prioritising delivery of current ambitions. The experts identify a mismatch between renewable energy deployment and transmission, distribution, and storage development. The energy think-tank Ember estimates that India curtailed 2.3 terawatt-hours (TWh) of solar generation to maintain grid security between late May and December 2025, reflecting operational constraints, including limited flexibility in conventional generation. Coordinated investment in grids, storage, demand flexibility, and flexible power plant operation would help translate capacity growth into greater renewable generation and fossil fuel displacement. The experts recognise progress in EVs, industrial efficiency programmes, and appliance standards. The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme has assigned emissions-intensity targets to 490 industrial entities since January 2026. The experts emphasise ambitious targets, credible verification, and demonstrated emissions reductions. They identify gaps in the coverage and enforcement of building codes and in appliance compliance in informal markets. By August 2026, urban rail connectivity covered 26 cities, demonstrating public investment, while some experts call for more affordable bus services, better service quality, and support for walking and cycling. Views differ on absolute emissions goals. Some experts from civil society recommend a progressive shift toward pathways for absolute emissions reductions. A think-tank expert questions their near-term practicality given development needs and rising electricity demand, while another expert favours reporting absolute trends alongside intensity targets. Indias NDC sets a GDP emissions-intensity target. An expert from a university stresses the distinction between this commitment and recommendations on absolute reductions. Clean electrification beyond transport -- especially in industry, freight, and cooking -- could reduce fossil fuel dependence while supporting competitiveness and energy security.

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Hardik brings a championship mindset: Ness Wadia backs PBKS new recruit after Arshdeep trade

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Punjab Kings chairman Ness Wadia has described Hardik as a proven match-winner who can strengthen the franchises title ambitions, while also acknowledging Arshdeep Singhs contribution to the team following the trade that sees the Indian pacer move to a new franchise. Speaking on the developments, Wadia highlighted Hardiks versatility and decorated record, pointing to his success in international cricket and the IPL as qualities that could prove valuable to Punjab Kings as they look to mount a title challenge. Hardik is a proven match-winner. His ability to contribute across different roles makes him a valuable addition to the Punjab Kings squad. With three ICC trophies and five IPL titles to his name, he brings a premium level of experience and a championship mindset as we work towards our goal of becoming champions. We are delighted to welcome him to the family, Wadia said. The chairman also reflected on Arshdeeps association with Punjab Kings, describing the fast bowlers progress as a source of pride for the franchise. While the trade brings that chapter to a close, Wadia said the team wished him well in his next assignment. Arshdeeps journey has been a special one for Punjab Kings, and we are incredibly proud of all that he has achieved, both with the franchise and for Indian cricket. While we are sad to see him move on, we wish him continued success with his new franchise. We also extend our warmest wishes to Arshdeep and Samreen as they begin this exciting new chapter together, he added. Pandyas trade ends his second stint with MI, the franchise with whom he won four IPL titles. After joining MI in 2015, Pandya grew into one of the leagues most influential all-rounders, contributing with both bat and ball in the teams title-winning campaigns in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. Pandya joined PBKS at a fee of Rs 18 crore, up from his existing fee of Rs 16.35 crore, while Arshdeep joined MI at his existing fee of Rs 18 crore.

Mapusa Minor Assault: Accused Arrested

Goa police have arrested Pundalik Gudge, 28, from Karnataka's Dharwad district, in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a four-year-old girl in Mapusa. The accused, an acquaintance of the victim's father, was traced using CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts despite having no digital footprint. The child is now stable, and an FIR has been registered under relevant laws.

Bengaluru to Goa in 13 hours: Vande Bharat Express to begin commercial operations from Nov 15, check details

In a major boost to rail connectivity along the Western Ghats and coastal corridor, South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to introduce a new Vande Bharat Express service connecting Bengaluru and Goa. According to the information shared, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express during his upcoming visit to Karnataka on November 1314, 2026. Following two inaugural special runs on Friday, November 13, 2026, regular commercial operations will commence on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The train will run between Yesvantpur Junction in Bengaluru and Madgaon station in Goa.

Ronaldinho to Make Professional Football Comeback After 11 Years with Ravenna FC

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho returns to the pitch with Ravenna FC on November 15, aiming for a milestone goal. Ronaldinho to Make Professional Football Comeback After 11 Years with Ravenna FC

National Education Day : Kashmir Womens Organisation organises seminar on contribution of women in education

Srinagar, Nov 11: On National Education Day, Kashmir Womens Organisation (KWO), in collaboration with Makhdoomia Model High School, Warpora, Sopore, on Wednesday organised a seminar on the theme Contributions of Women in Education on the occasion of National Education Day, bringing together students and teachers to discuss and highlight the significant role women have played in shaping the educational landscape of India. The seminar witnessed active participation from students and teachers, who shared their perspectives on the contributions of women in promoting education and creating opportunities for future generations. The Chief Guest, Dr Darakshan Hassan Bhat, addressed the gathering and highlighted the contributions of prominent women who played a remarkable role in advancing education and empowering society. She recalled the contributions of historical figures such as Lal Ded, Habba Khatoon, Arnimal, Pandita Ramabai and Savitribai Phule, whose lives and contributions continue to inspire generations. Dr Darakshan also recalled the vision of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister, who strongly believed in the spirit of unity in diversity. She emphasised that every section of Indian society, irrespective of caste, gender, religion or community, has contributed to the development and progress of the nation. She stressed the need to uphold this inclusive vision while working towards the goal of Viksit Bharat. Highlighting India's educational journey since Independence, she spoke about the remarkable progress in literacy. From a literacy rate of approximately 89 per cent in the early years of Independence, India has made considerable progress, with female literacy witnessing significant improvement over the decades. She further highlighted how various government schemes, programmes and policies have created new opportunities for girls and women in education. Kashmir, too, is witnessing a positive transformation, with increasing awareness, access to educational opportunities and growing participation of women in different fields. The seminar emphasised that women's contributions to education have been instrumental in shaping society, strengthening communities and building a progressive nation. It also highlighted the importance of recognising historical contributions while encouraging the younger generation to take an active role in the educational and social development of the country. Through this initiative, Kashmir Womens Organisation reiterated its commitment to promoting women's education, awareness and empowerment, while creating platforms for meaningful discussions on issues that contribute to an inclusive and developed society.

J&Ks agri sector has $80 billion potential by 2047: SKUAST-K VC

Vice Chancellor said enrolment rose from about 2,100 in 2020-21 to about 6,000 now Srinagar, Nov 11: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir ( SKUAST-K ), Vice Chancellor, Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai , on Wednesday said the university has set a target of raising the value of Jammu and Kashmir's agriculture sector from about $3.5 billion to $80 billion by 2047, to make the Union Territory a model bio-economy state. Addressing a press conference here alongside Prof Dr Raihana Habib Kanth, Director of Extension Education, he said the shorter-term target is about $12 billion by 2030, which he said would take the sector to approximately Rs 1 lakh crore. Prof Ganai said the university prepared a roadmap with the government in 2022 and presented it to the Lieutenant Governor at SKICC in June that year. Agriculture in J&K was then valued at about Rs 37,000 crore, against an estimated potential of $80 billion, he said. The university presented the vision again in October 2022, and the Lieutenant Governor approved the project, which has an estimated expenditure of about Rs 5,013 crore, he said. Prof Ganai said the university identified five components to bridge the gap: a vision or roadmap, trained human capital, technology, the government's commitment and capital investment by the government. The university would contribute to the first three, he said. He added that J&K's model is now seen in the country as an Evergreen Revolution after the Green Revolution. The SKUAST-K VC said India's per capita income is around $2,500 a year and needs to rise to $18,000-20,000 for the country to become developed. Viksit Bharat is not merely a slogan. It is a goal, a target and an aspiration, he said. He said the country has realised only about 20 per cent of the potential of agriculture and allied sectors. Rankings, patents, startups The VC said the university stood 37th in national rankings six or seven years ago and is now third among 74 universities. He said it ranks first in innovation among 78 universities and first in entrepreneurship and startups. The university received six patents in its first 40 years and has secured about 150 patents and intellectual property rights in the past five years. It has around 125 startups set up by students and faculty, he said, adding that five to six lakh people visited the three-day Gungul event in 2024. Prof Ganai said the university has coined the term babycorn for startups, as the one-billion-dollar valuation of a unicorn is a distant goal for it at present. He said 80 to 85 per cent of startups fail in the initial stages, and the aim is to encourage every student to become a founder or director of a business. He said public sector employment in J&K has reached saturation, and manufacturing faces the challenges of distance from raw materials and markets, and a fragile environment. Agriculture holds the greatest potential, he said. Enrolment The Vice Chancellor said enrolment rose from about 2,100 in 2020-21 to about 6,000 now. This year, about 17,000 candidates appeared for around 700 undergraduate seats, he said. The university offers 13 to 14 undergraduate programmes, against four to five at most universities, he added. He said around 35 per cent of students, more than 1,500, come from outside J&K. The university received about 450 applications from international students this year, and about 45 were admitted, he said. It had no foreign students when it organised an International Education Fair in Delhi in 2023, he added. Stakeholders, environment Prof Ganai said the university has five stakeholders: students, farmers, consumers, the environment and industry. He said the 15 million people of J&K are stakeholders because the food they consume must be safe. He said the university has submitted a Draft Policy on Environmental Sustainability to the government, which is reviewing it. The draft is in the public domain, and people can send suggestions, he said. We will promote agriculture, but not at the cost of the environment, he said, citing Punjab, where he said intensive farming during the Green Revolution led to soil deterioration, a falling water table and a rise in diseases. Thanking the media for its coverage, the VC said journalists are a channel to take technologies to farmers. He said the university's slogan is SKUAST-Kashmir for Quality of Life and its aim is to improve the lives of people in the remotest villages. Jammu and Kashmir has to become a model bio-economy by unlocking the potential of agriculture, says SKUAST-Kashmir Vice-Chancellor Professor Nazir Ahmad Ganai Camera: @Arifkhan33_ @skuast_kashmir https://t.co/oRLzHjeh7r Rising Kashmir (@RisingKashmir) November 11, 2026

Nithya Raman faces test over pledge to replace LAPD chief

Digital Desk | Washington, Nov 12 (IANS) India American Los Angeles Mayor-elect Nithya Raman faces an early test over her pledge to replace Police Chief Jim McDonnell, with city rules preventing her from dismissing him unilaterally. Raman repeatedly promised new leadership during her campaign, criticising the Los Angeles Police Department's response to federal immigration enforcement and its handling of demonstrations, the Los Angeles Times reported on Wednesday. I don't believe that Chief McDonnell has met the moment, she said in a campaign video quoted by the newspaper. Her criticism included officers' use of tear gas, less-lethal weapons and mounted units against demonstrators. She also questioned cooperation with federal agencies on investigations involving data-sharing. After her election victory, however, Raman did not directly say whether McDonnell would leave. She told reporters she had spoken with him and emphasised maintaining public safety during the transition. McDonnell congratulated Raman and said he respected the election result. The Times reported that removal authority rests with the City Council and the five-member Board of Police Commissioners. The council can initiate removal proceedings with a two-thirds vote. Raman's ability to secure support remains uncertain. None of her council colleagues endorsed her mayoral campaign, the newspaper said. Outgoing Mayor Karen Bass, who appointed McDonnell two years ago, has supported him and warned against disrupting police leadership before the 2028 Olympics. Raman's proposed first-100-day agenda includes an audit of LAPD compliance with the city's sanctuary law. The department says its policies and state and city laws prohibit it from assisting federal immigration enforcement. Staffing will be another immediate concern. The Times reported that the LAPD had 8,504 sworn personnel, its lowest total since October 1995, with roughly a tenth unavailable for full duty. Raman has said she does not want staffing to decline further. The police union, which opposed her campaign, has expressed concern about potential cuts while saying it shares her stated staffing goal. Raman moved from India to the United States at age six and represents the City Council's 4th District. She will become Los Angeles's first Asian American mayor when her term begins on December 14.

Agricultural universities can transform food security concerns into solutions: LG Manoj Sinha

Srinagar, Nov 11:The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today inaugurated 4 key infrastructure facilities at SKUAST-Kashmir and emphasised the crucial role of agricultural universities in delivering practical solutions to challenges related to food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that agricultural universities are unique institutions where concerns and aspirations linked to a nations food security can be transformed into concrete solutions. He noted that the four facilities inaugurated today collectively reflect a comprehensive vision of smart agriculture and rural advancement. The Lieutenant Governor inaugurated a solar-powered Internet of Things (IoT)-based irrigation and fertigation system, designed to provide crops with water and nutrients in the right quantity and at the right time. He observed that the technology has significant potential to benefit small and marginal farmers by reducing labour-intensive irrigation practices and dependence on conventional energy sources. The Lieutenant Governor also inaugurated the Prototype Design and Development Centre, which will help translate innovative concepts into practical agricultural tools and technologies. He expressed confidence that the facility would promote mechanisation and bridge the gap between laboratory research and field-level application. Highlighting the importance of entrepreneurship, the Lieutenant Governor described the newly established Directorate of Innovation and Entrepreneurship as a transformative initiative. He encouraged students to become job creators by establishing enterprises in areas such as seed testing, cold-chain management and soil health services. He asked the university to develop the directorate into a platform that provides mentoring, guidance and assistance in accessing capital for young entrepreneurs across Jammu and Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor also inaugurated the Health and Wellness Centre, describing it as an important addition to the universitys infrastructure for the well-being of students and faculty members. Calling for sustained action, the Lieutenant Governor asked SKUAST-Kashmir to take the new irrigation technology to villages within the coming year and actively involve farmers in its improvement. He stressed the need to convert data collected through sensors into simple agricultural advisories in local languages and deliver them to farmers through digital platforms. The Lieutenant Governor further encouraged the university to facilitate the establishment of at least 100 student-led startups, strengthen linkages among laboratories, cooperative societies, farmer-producer organisations and farmers, and place youth and women farmers at the centre of future programmes. We must make data and technology partners of the farmer. Our goal should be to establish at least 100 student-led enterprises and startups from the SKUAST-Kashmir campus within the coming year. The University must become a strong bridge between laboratories and cooperative societies, between farmer-producer organisations, and between researchers and small and marginal farmers. I want youth and women farmers to be at the centre of every programme, he said. Emphasising the growing challenges posed by climate change, the Lieutenant Governor called upon the university to make sustainable development and environmental stewardship central to its identity. He underlined that the true measure of progress lies in improving farmers incomes, strengthening their economic security and expanding opportunities in rural areas. The identity of Jammu Kashmir lies in its hardworking farmers, artisans, and its rich traditions of agriculture, horticulture, and handicrafts. HADPs projects and farmer-centric policies in the past 6 years have played an important role in strengthening Jammu Kashmirs rural economy and creating new opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship among youth. The real success of any modern technology or modern tools will come only when their benefits reach the small farmers in villages and bring about a real increase in their incomes. I believe that the greatest test of any change is how much positive difference it makes in a farmers life. The true measure of our progress should be the rising income of farmers, their economic security, a better future for their families, and the new opportunities emerging in rural areas, he said. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor released a coffee table book highlighting the achievements and institutional journey of SKUAST-Kashmir. A Multi-Tier Data Management and Accreditation Workflow System, aimed at strengthening institutional data management and accreditation-related processes was also launched. Javid Ahmad Dar, Minister for Agriculture Production, Finance, Mining and Cooperatives; Prof.Nazir Ahmed Ganai, Vice Chancellor SKUAST-Kashmir; Prof Mohammad Ashraf Ganie, Director, SKIMS; Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar; Prof AzmatAlam Khan, Registrar SKUAST-K, HoDs, senior officials, faculty members and students attended the inaugural ceremony.

LG Sinha calls for 100 student-led startups from SKUAST-K within year

Srinagar, Nov 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the real success of any modern technology or modern tool will come only when its benefits reach the small farmers in villages and bring about a real increase in their incomes. I believe that the greatest test of any change is how much positive difference it makes in a farmer's life. The true measure of our progress should be the rising income of farmers, their economic security, a better future for their families, and the new opportunities emerging in rural areas, he said. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking after inaugurating four key infrastructure facilities at SKUAST-Kashmir, where he emphasised the crucial role of agricultural universities in delivering practical solutions to challenges related to food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development. He noted that the four facilities collectively reflect a comprehensive vision of smart agriculture and rural advancement. The facilities inaugurated include a solar-powered Internet of Things (IoT)-based irrigation and fertigation system, designed to provide crops with water and nutrients in the right quantity and at the right time. Sinha observed that the technology has significant potential to benefit small and marginal farmers by reducing labour-intensive irrigation practices and dependence on conventional energy sources. The Prototype Design and Development Centre will help translate innovative concepts into practical agricultural tools and technologies, and the Lieutenant Governor expressed confidence that it would promote mechanisation and bridge the gap between laboratory research and field-level application. Describing the newly established Directorate of Innovation and Entrepreneurship as a transformative initiative, he encouraged students to become job creators by establishing enterprises in areas such as seed testing, cold-chain management and soil health services. He asked the university to develop the directorate into a platform providing mentoring, guidance and assistance in accessing capital for young entrepreneurs across Jammu and Kashmir. The Health and Wellness Centre was described as an important addition to the university's infrastructure for the well-being of students and faculty members. Calling for sustained action, the LG asked SKUAST-Kashmir to take the new irrigation technology to villages within the coming year and actively involve farmers in its improvement. He stressed the need to convert data collected through sensors into simple agricultural advisories in local languages and deliver them to farmers through digital platforms. We must make data and technology partners of the farmer. Our goal should be to establish at least 100 student-led enterprises and startups from the SKUAST-Kashmir campus within the coming year. The University must become a strong bridge between laboratories and cooperative societies, between farmer-producer organisations, and between researchers and small and marginal farmers. I want youth and women farmers to be at the centre of every programme, he said. Emphasising the growing challenges posed by climate change, he called upon the university to make sustainable development and environmental stewardship central to its identity. The identity of Jammu Kashmir lies in its hardworking farmers, artisans, and its rich traditions of agriculture, horticulture, and handicrafts. HADP's projects and farmer-centric policies in the past six years have played an important role in strengthening Jammu Kashmir's rural economy, he said. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor released a coffee table book highlighting the achievements and institutional journey of SKUAST-Kashmir. A Multi-Tier Data Management and Accreditation Workflow System, aimed at strengthening institutional data management and accreditation-related processes, was also launched. Javid Ahmad Dar, Minister for Agriculture Production, Finance, Mining and Cooperatives; Prof Nazir Ahmed Ganai, Vice Chancellor SKUAST-Kashmir; Prof Mohammad Ashraf Ganie, Director, SKIMS; Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar; Prof Azmat Alam Khan, Registrar SKUAST-K; HoDs, senior officials, faculty members and students attended the ceremony.

Indian-American members-elect join centrist US Democratic bloc

Digital Desk | Washington, Nov 12 (IANS) Indian American members-elect Amish Shah of Arizona and Pia Dandiya of Florida have joined the centrist New Democrat Coalition, which announced that it had expanded to a record 142 members following the admission of 40 incoming lawmakers. The coalition on Wednesday (local time) said its expanded membership represented more than half of the incoming House Democratic Caucus. It described the group of 40 as its largest incoming class and said their admission was approved unanimously. Each of these Members-elect believes and practices the New Dems' core values: seeking common ground and a pragmatic approach to policymaking, coalition Chair Brad Schneider, an Illinois Democrat, said in the announcement. Schneider said the coalition's enlarged membership gave it a mandate to reduce costs and confront corruption. He credited its emphasis on centrist policies with helping Democrats expand their caucus. The membership list identifies Shah with Arizona's 1st Congressional District and Dandiya with Florida's 22nd District. The coalition said it welcomed the incoming members at an orientation on Sunday. Sessions covered setting policy goals, securing legislative achievements, establishing congressional offices and navigating the committee selection process. Dandiya defeated Republican Casey Askar in Florida's newly drawn 22nd District. Shah, an emergency-room physician and former Arizona state legislator, defeated Republican Jay Feely, who had President Donald Trump's backing. Speaking during congressional orientation, Shah identified affordability, healthcare and water policy among his priorities. He had campaigned partly on working across party lines, but said that approach would not prevent scrutiny of the Trump administration. Asked about a possible third impeachment of Trump, Shah said, We'll see. He described impeachment as a constitutional remedy and said lawmakers had a duty to follow the law. Dandiya's campaign platform also emphasised affordability, including healthcare, childcare and everyday expenses. Her website called for universal pre-kindergarten, preparing workers for changes associated with artificial intelligence, and protecting Social Security, Medicaid and support for veterans. Born and raised in Palm Beach County to parents from India, Dandiya began her career as a teacher and became a high school principal. She later served as a White House Fellow at the Domestic Policy Council and Department of Education under Democratic and Republican administrations before working on public-sector initiatives at Apple. Founded in 1997, the New Democrat Coalition is a centre-left grouping of House Democrats that advocates cooperation across party lines. Its stated priorities include economic growth, affordable housing, healthcare, innovation and national security. Its policy framework also supports changes to immigration laws and border security while maintaining legal pathways for immigrants, alongside investments in clean energy and infrastructure.