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Starmer first UK PM since Churchill to attend Armistice Day in France

Keir Starmer on Monday became the first British Prime Minister to attend Armistice Day commemorations in France since the Second World War when Winston Churchill joined General Charles de Gaulle for the event that marks the end of First World War hostilities.

Balochistan: Paank raises alarm over escalating human rights violations

In a post on X, Paank highlighted the severe human rights violations in Balochistan during the month of October.

UNICEF appeals Pak govt for urgent actions to reduce air pollution

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) representative Abdullah Fadil appealed to the Pakistan government for immediate efforts to reduce air pollution as 11 million children are in danger after breathing toxic air in the Punjab province of Pakistan.

CPEC row: Will continue to back Pakistan to fight terrorism China

China on Monday said it would continue to support Pakistan in its fight against terrorism to protect Chinese nationals working on various projects in the country notwithstanding the recurring attacks against them.

Dubai Humanitarian mobilises supplies for war victims in Lebanon

Following the directive of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has mobilised urgent relief supplies for people directly affected by the conflict in Lebanon.

Netanyahu admits Israel's role in Hezbollah pager, walkie-talkie attacks

The attacks, carried out on September 17 and 18, targeted thousands of handheld pagers and hundreds of walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah members across Lebanon and Syria.

ISRAEL ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF HUMANITARIAN AREA IN GAZA

A mid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday announced the expansion of the humanitarian area in Gaza.

Shigeru Ishiba formally re-elected Japan's Prime Minister

Leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Shigeru Ishiba, has secured a new term as the country's prime minister after a parliamentary vote on Monday, local media reported.

Russia rejects 'misleading' news claiming rejection of Sri Lanka's BRICS bid

The Russian embassy in Sri Lanka rejected the fake news being circulated claiming that Sri Lanka's bid to join the BRICS grouping has been rejected.

HIMACHAL PRADESH HIGH COURT UPHOLDS LEVY OF GST ON MINING ROYALTY PAYABLE UNDER MINING CONCESSION GRANTED BY STATE

The counsel, Advocate Arvind Sharma for Petitioner; Dy SGI Balram Sharma with Advocate Rajeev Sharma for Respondents No. 1, 3 and 4; The counsel, AG Anup Rattan with Addl.

No official ceasefire proposal received so far, says Hezbollah

Amid rising tensions between Lebanon and Israel, the Hezbollah group confirmed that it has not received any truce proposal.

Uttarakhand High Court allows wife's plea to become guardian of comatose husband

The Uttarakhand High Court in the case Kamakshee Bisht Versus State Of Uttarakhand & others observed and has allowed the application of a wife who sought guardianship of her husband who is in a state of coma and deeply bedridden.

Supreme Court dismisses bail petition of suspended Janata Dal (S) leader Prajwal Revanna in rape and sexual assault case

The Supreme Court in the case Prajwal Revanna versus The State of Karnataka observed and has dismissed the petition filed by a suspended Janata Dal (S) leader Prajwal Revanna seeking bail in the case over allegations of rape and sexual assault.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud

Justice Sanjiv Khanna has officially assumed office as the Chief Justice of India, CJI, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud.

Income tax return: Kerala High Court says assessing authority cannot reassess prior years without inquiry while determining relevant year's assessment

The Kerala High Court in the case Kings Infra Ventures Ltd. v. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax observed and has stated that while determining the assessment of relevant years assessing authority cannot determine the assessment for earlier years without enquiry.

High Court issues notice on plea seeking CBI probe into death of protestor allegedly shot by Haryana Police during framers' protest

The Punjab And Haryana High Court in the case Charanjit Singh Versus State Of Haryana And Others observed and has sought the stand of the Haryana and Punjab Governments in a petition filed seeking a Central Bureau Investigation, CBI probe into the death of a protestor who was allegedly shot by Haryana Police during Farmers' Protest at the Khanauri border.

Air Asia (2014-2023)

AirAsia India, launched in 2014, was initially touted as a promising low-cost carrier, with high expectations from founder Tony Fernandes.

Jet Airways (1991-2019)

Jet Airways, founded in 1992 by Naresh Goyal, quickly became one of India's leading airlines, renowned for its exceptional service and expanding route network, both domestically and internationally.

Kingfisher Airlines (2003-2012)

Kingfisher Airlines was established in 2003 but took its first flight in 2005, launching with a small fleet of four Airbus A320-200s.

AIRLINES THAT DISAPPEARED FROM THE SKIES

India's aviation industry struggles with high operating costs, including fuel taxes, airport fees, and leasing.

'Mere Paas Maa Hai !

The dialogue 'Mere Paas Maa Hai' (I have the Mother) would be immortalised we could not assess in 1975 when the film 'Deewar' was released and made waves on account of its hard hitting dialogues and performance by Amitabh Bachhan who plays the gangster.

RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR IN THE TRUMP ERA

The talk for peace has taken a back seat, to the extent of being sabotaged, amid their target of toppling Putin. But now there is chaos in Europe, with the economies of the EU nations in doldrums, largely because of the troubles that the war in Ukraine has brought.

Textile minister pushes for adding AI to NIFT course curriculum

Union minister Giriraj Singh on Monday emphasised upon the need to incorporate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology in the syllabus of National Institutes of Fashion Technology (NIFT).

RBI issues framework for reclassification of FPI to FDI

By far, rules provide that investment made by FPI along with its investor group shall be less than 10 per cent of the total paid-up equity capital on a fully diluted basis.

India moving towards gas-based economy: Hardeep Singh Puri

Currently, India imports about 50 percent of its natural gas needs, but with new investments in the upstream sector, this dependence is expected to come down over time.

Stock market closes in red for 3rd consecutive session

Power Grid, Trent, HCL Technologies, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra led the gains, while Asian Paints, Britannia, Apollo Hospitals, Cipla, and ONGC registered significant losses.

IVCA announces inaugural Indian Venture IPO

India's apex industry body for alternative assets, the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), has announced its inaugural flagship forum, Indian Venture IPO & Exit Strategies Forum 2024.

India to witness transformative changes by 2030

India's profound economic transformation in the last decade has been fuelled by a series of landmark reforms and innovative initiatives.

New Demat account additions drop to 4-month low in October

Amid the ongoing selling in the Indian stock markets, the growth in the demat accounts also declined in October, highlighted a report by ICICI Securities.

FDIs may shift to US under Trump 2.0

The report highlighted that under his first term Trump 1.0, the Trump administration made sweeping regulatory changes aimed at attracting investments back to the U.S., which impacted FDI inflows globally including India.