After a virtual breakdown in seat-sharing talks within Maha Vikas Aghadi, leaders from Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP met to resolve the issue. While 263 seats were agreed upon, consensus on 25 seats remains elusive. Talks resumed with optimism for a resolution in one or two days, aiming for a united front against BJP.
Read MoreHaridwar district administration demolished a 15-20 year-old illegally constructed mazar in Mirpur village after the investigation revealed its illegality. The land, owned by the rehabilitation department, was leased for agriculture but had an expired lease. Despite prior notice, occupants failed to remove the structure, leading to its demolition.
Read MoreDefence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the need for military leaders to think critically, adapt, and leverage advanced technologies. He highlighted the importance of understanding cyber, space, and information warfare, as well as geopolitics and international relations. Singh urged the National Defence College to evolve its curriculum to include unconventional warfare and strategic innovations.
Read MoreAndhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu encourages southern states to have more children, citing concerns over an ageing population. The state govt plans to incentivize larger families and may pass new legislation to support this initiative. Naidu highlights the fertility rate drop and migration issues.
Read MoreBank unions in Maharashtra plan to strike on Nov 16, citing unsafe working conditions caused by the Ladki Bahin Yojana scheme. Incidents of harassment and assault by scheme beneficiaries and local politicians have created a fearful atmosphere among bank employees. Unions are demanding better security and additional manpower, while the state government has expressed...
Read MoreA Navy captain, Mridul Shah, successfully reclaimed his family-owned property, Rose Bank Cottage, in Nainital. This came after a sessions court upheld an earlier eviction ruling against Neelam Singh, who, along with her family, had occupied the property for nearly 58 years at a nominal rent.
Read MoreInfosys co-founder Narayana Murthy recounted a story of J.R.D. Tata’s compassion, highlighting the Tata legacy’s deep-rooted values. He praised Ratan Tata’s dedication to community through projects like the Tata Nano. The Infosys co-founder also reflected on Tata’s ‘compassionate capitalism’ and job security for employees during crises, emphasizing valuable leadership lessons.
Read MoreIndia and the US are deepening their collaboration on critical minerals by targeting joint ventures in third countries. They aim to secure supply chains and pave the way for a Future Free Trade Agreement. This also includes cooperation in pharma, digital tech, telecom, and defence.
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