Bharat Forge has emerged as the lowest bidder for a Rs 7,000 crore contract to supply the Indian Army with advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS). The contract will likely be split between Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd.
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Chhath puja 2024 bank holidays: Multiple states in India will observe bank holidays for Chhath Puja celebrations from November 7-10, 2024. November will see numerous bank holidays due to various festivals including Diwali Amavasya, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Kannada Rajyothsava, as per the RBI.
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Former cricketer Basit Ali praised Babar Azam’s performance in the first ODI against Australia, despite Pakistan’s loss. Ali highlighted Babar’s strong form and hunger for runs, noting his impressive footwork and intent. Australia chased down Pakistan’s total of 203 with seven wickets to spare, thanks to notable contributions from Steven Smith and Josh Inglis.
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At a Koderma election rally, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized the JMM government, likening a leader to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb for alleged corruption. He urged voters to elect the BJP for development, claiming the party alone can ensure security, women’s empowerment, and youth employment.
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M Chandrasekhar, head of the Lokayukta Special Investigation Team (SIT), filed a complaint alleging threats from former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy and his son, Nikhil Kumaraswamy. The threats allegedly stem from an ongoing illegal mining case investigation against Kumaraswamy. Chandrasekhar claims Kumaraswamy threatened to have him removed from his position and made false...
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Sanjay Kumar Verma, a 1990-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as Maharashtra’s new Director General of Police (DGP), replacing Rashmi Shukla. The leadership change follows the Election Commission’s directive to remove Shukla due to opposition complaints. Verma, previously serving as Director General of Legal and Technical, will lead the state police until his retirement...
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