The Delhi High Court has dismissed Sanjay Singh's petition against his arrest by the ED in the Excise Policy case.

On Friday, the Delhi High Court dismissed Sanjay Singh's appeal contesting his detention by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy scam case and his subsequent arrest for money laundering. Sanjay Singh is a member of parliament for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

The ED is a top-tier investigative agency, and Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma dismissed Singh's appeal today evening while noting that doing so could damage the nation's reputation.

The Court added that there is now insufficient evidence to draw the conclusion that Dinesh Arora, an approver whose remarks helped lead to Singh's arrest, gave false information or acted illegally.

Sanjay Singh's attorney's claims that evidence was fabricated against the AAP leader cannot currently be taken into account, it was said.

The High Court is hearing a case involving Singh's arrest on October 4 following an ED search of his home. He was remanded to ED custody on October 5 for a period that was initially set for October 10 but was later extended to October 13. He was sent in judicial custody on October 13 for a period of 14 days.

Singh filed a petition with the High Court, claiming that the legal system had been abused by his arrest.

Singh was represented by Senior Advocate Vikram Chaudhari, who contended that Singh is a well-known leader who has never been summoned or asked to appear in court.

He added that the grounds for the arrest must be provided in writing by the ED prior to making the arrest, citing the Supreme Court's October 3 ruling in the M3M Reality case (Pankaj Bansal v. Union of India).

"The Supreme Court made a pretty unusual statement. The ED is a prime agency, and as such, it must be fair, according to one paragraph. According to the Supreme Court, they cannot be retaliatory. Nevertheless, they are still the juror, judge, and executioner," Chaudhari continued.

The accusations made against Singh centre on his alleged involvement in the formulation and execution of the now-cancelled Delhi Excise Policy, which was purportedly designed to favour specific spirits producers, distributors, and retailers.

With Singh's arrest, the AAP leader in the excise policy matter has been arrested three times in a high-profile manner.

In-charge of AAP communications September 2022 saw the arrest of Vijay Nair. Manish Sisodia, the former Delhi deputy chief minister, was taken into custody in February 2023. They are both still incarcerated.

According to VFS Global, its visa application centers would continue to be open in 10 Indian locations.

Following Canada's announcement that it will be removing 41 of its diplomats from India, the supplier of visa services VFS Global stated that their centers for applying for Canadian visas will still be operating in 10 Indian locations.

In a statement released on October 20, VFS Global said: "Please note that our Canada visa application centers across 10 Indian cities continue to operate properly, as instructed by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)".

In the cities of New Delhi, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Pune, VFS Global runs visa application centers for Canada.

Significantly, IRCC is Canada's main immigration authority and is in charge of reviewing the numerous applications submitted by Indian citizens seeking visas for study, travel, or permanent residence.

After IRCC's statement that the reduction in Canada's diplomatic representation in India will influence the processing time for visas, VFS Global provided the explanation.

"The IRCC is downsizing from 27 to 5 personnel in India. Reduced personnel levels are anticipated to affect processing timelines, but IRCC will still accept and handle applications from India, it said.

Nevertheless, the Canadian immigration board explained that "89% of India's applications are processed through the worldwide network," meaning that the vast majority of applications from India have already been processed outside of India.

The five IRCC employees with Canadian bases who are still in India will concentrate on tasks that call for in-country presence, like expedited processing, printing visas, risk assessment, and managing important partners, it added.

Melanie Joly, the foreign minister of Canada, announced the removal of 41 diplomats from India on October 19 during a press conference in Ottawa. She claimed that the decision by New Delhi to grant diplomatic immunity to only 21 out of the 62 Canadian diplomats now stationed there made the move necessary.

I can confirm that, as of right now, India has formally communicated its intention to dishonestly revoke diplomatic immunity for all but 21 Canadian diplomats and dependents based in Delhi by October 20. This would put the personal safety of 41 Canadian ambassadors and their 42 dependents in peril of having their immunity revoked on an arbitrary date, she told the news agency ANI.

Joly continued by saying that the action will have an impact on diplomatic operations in several Indian cities. What this signifies for our business in India may be a question on the minds of Canadian viewers. Without a doubt, India's choice will affect the level of services provided to Consulates in both nations. Sadly, all in-person services at our consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai, and Bangalore must be suspended "She spoke.

Last month, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that there was a "possible link" between the two countries "in relation to the assassination of pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar to Indian officials in Canada. The accusation has been refuted by the Indian government.

By 2035, India hopes to have its own space station and send astronauts to the moon.

India hopes to send an astronaut to the moon by 2040, according to the government, which announced the goal on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also instructed the space agency to develop plans for a space station by 2035.

India became the fourth nation overall to successfully complete a soft landing in August, just days after a similar Russian attempt failed. This achievement helped India's aspirations for space travel to soar.

After that achievement, India launched a rocket to study the sun, and this week, as part of a crewed space mission, a test is planned.

According to a statement from the government, the prime minister ordered that India should now set new and ambitious targets, such as establishing the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (Indian Space Station) by 2035 and sending the first Indian to the moon by 2040.

The Department of Space will create a roadmap for moon exploration in order to carry out this vision, it continued.

In addition, PM Modi urged scientists to work on Venus and Mars expeditions.

ISRO is "extremely busy" with a number of exploratory missions in the works. Chairman

Aside from the first human spaceflight programme, ISRO has a number of exploration missions planned, including trips to Mars, Venus, and the Moon once more, according to Chairman S Somanath.

The head of the space agency told reporters on Sunday that the agency has also planned to launch missions to research Earth's climate and weather patterns.

Moreover, Somanath, who is also the Secretary of the Department of Space, stated here that ISRO is also focusing on routine scientific missions such as communication and remote sensing satellites.

In reference to the Gaganyaan programme, he stated that the first TV-D1 test flight is planned for October 21.

He explained the planned missions being carried out by the space agency with its Bangalore headquarters, saying, "We have exploratory missions. We have plans to visit Mars, Venus, and the Moon once more in the future. We also offer programmes that examine Earth's climate and weather. He emphasised that ISRO scientists would be focused on carrying out routine missions like launching satellites for communications and remote sensing, but added that there are also scientific missions planned to look at topics like aeronomy, thermal imaging, and assessing the effects of climate change.

We are quite busy with all of this since there are so many things to accomplish, he remarked.

In response to a question about whether scientists were able to get any feedback from the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft's Vikram lander, which made a successful soft landing on the surface of the Moon on August 23, he said Vikram had performed admirably during the lunar day (equivalent to 14 Earth days) during which it was programmed to carry out its duties.

"It is sleeping peacefully on the Moon." It has done an excellent job. Allow it to wake awake if it so desires. "We'll wait until then," he said. ISRO made efforts to re-establish connection with rover Pragyan and lander Vikram after they were put into sleep mode in September after the Moon's nighttime began.

"There have been no signals from them." ISRO stated that "efforts to establish contact will continue."

Following the historic landing on August 23, lander Vikram and rover Pragyan carried out a variety of duties on the lunar surface, including detecting sulphur and monitoring relative temperature.

Concerning ISRO's first mission to study the Sun, Somanath stated that the spacecraft is'very healthy' and is on a 110-day voyage to the Lagrange point L1, where it is projected to arrive by "middle of January." "It's going to be a long journey." It has been nearly 110 days and has traveled considerable distance. We adjusted a little portion of its trajectory because reaching the L1 point requires early adjustment. "After tracking, we discovered that it is heading in the right direction towards the L1 point," he explained.

Somanath, observing the rocket's 'complicated voyage,' stated, "It takes nearly another 70-75 days to reach." It will get there by the middle of January. Following that, we will make certain adjustments to let it to reach the Halo orbit at the L1 point." "After that, the instruments will be turned on and the scientific data streaming will begin." "Right now, everything on Aditya L1 is very healthy," he said.

Aditya-L1 was launched on September 2, and it is the first Indian space-based observatory to study the Sun from a halo orbit around the first Sun-Earth Lagrangian point (L1), which is approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth.

Earlier, Somanath paid a visit to the home of renowned agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan, who died on September 28. He met the family members of a famous plant geneticist known as the driving force behind India's 'Green Revolution' in the city.

"I am here today only to express my gratitude and affection for his (M S Swaminathan's) contribution... "Whoever works in whatever field, whether it's space, agriculture, or sustainability, or many other domains, we all find a way to collaborate," he remarked.

"I sincerely appreciate the chance, thank you. More young people in the nation will be motivated to pursue careers in science and technology thanks to his (M S Swaminathan's) legacy. Added Somanath.

As per the law, Agniveer Amritpal Singh committed suicide and received no military honours: Army

In a statement released on Sunday, the Indian Army said that Agniveer Amritpal Singh killed himself while doing sentry duty and that his funeral did not get military honours since self-inflicted wounds are not accorded such respect.

According to the Army, it does not make a distinction between soldiers who joined the army before or after the Agnipath system was put into place.

There have been claims that because Singh was an Agniveer soldier, military honours were not accorded to his funeral.

On Saturday, the Nagrota-based White Knight Corps of the Army said that Singh had self-inflicted gunshot wounds when he passed away while performing sentry duty in the Rajouri sector.

The Army claimed in a statement on Sunday night that certain facts surrounding the untimely death of Singh had been "misunderstood and misrepresented."

According to the Indian Army, Agniveer Amritpal Singh's suicide by shooting himself while on sentry duty was a "sad loss to the family and the Indian Army."

According to the statement, "in accordance with the established protocol, the deceased remains were conveyed under Army arrangements along with an escort group to his native town for the last rites" following the completion of medico-legal proceedings.

According to the Army, in terms of eligibility for benefits and protocols, the Armed Forces do not distinguish between soldiers who enlisted before or after the adoption of the Agnipath system.

According to the statement, "the Military Forces accord due respect to unfortunate incidents of mortality stemming from suicide/self-inflicted injuries, irrespective of the kind of entry, coupled with deep and enduring empathy with the family."

"According to the current Army Order of 1967, which is in style, such cases are not entitled to military funerals. Since then, the relevant policy has been routinely upheld without exception, "It read.

The Army reported that since 2001, there have been an average of 100 to 140 troops lost each year as a result of suicides or other self-inflicted injuries. In these cases, no military burial was held.

According to the statement, financial help and relief payments made in accordance with entitlements—including emergency financial support for holding funerals—are given top priority.

"Such tragic instances of loss weigh heavily on the family and the Forces as a whole." "During such times, it is important and incumbent on society to uphold the family's respect, privacy, and dignity while empathizing with them in their time of grief," the Army said.

"Armed Forces are known for adhering to policies and protocols and will continue to do so." "The Indian Army requests the assistance of all segments of society while adhering to its established protocols," it stated.

Shardiya Navratri 2023: Learn about the date, history, significance, and festivities.

Millions of people in India fervently celebrate Navratri, a festival that has a particular place in their hearts. For Hindus, Shardiya Navratri, also known as Maha Navratri, is one of the most important and eagerly anticipated religious celebrations. In 2023, Shardiya Navratri would last nine nights, from October 15 to October 24, with a lot of excitement.

History:

Goddess Durga is worshipped on Shardiya Navratri, which falls during the lunar month of Ashwin. The holiday of Navratri, which means "nine nights" in Sanskrit, celebrates the triumph of good over evil. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Durga fought the demon Mahishasura during this time for nine days and nine nights before finally slaying him. The holy feminine energy that defeats the powers of evil is symbolized by these nine nights.

Significance:

Shardiya Navratri is observed with great enthusiasm and dedication. It is a time for prayer, fasting, and spiritual reflection. Many Hindus think that during these nine nights, Goddess Durga's heavenly energy is at its strongest. People who follow her ask for her blessings in order to be prosperous, happy, and safe from evil. During Navratri, rituals are carried out in accordance with each day's association with a particular manifestation of the goddess. The effigies of the demon king Ravana are burned on the tenth day, which is called Vijayadashami or Dussehra and represents the triumph of good over evil.

Celebrations:

There are many different rituals and traditions that distinguish the Shardiya Navratri celebrations. Temples and homes are exquisitely decorated, and goddess idols are decked up in bright garb and jewelry. Devotees observe fasts and abstain from eating particular foods and grains. The ancient folk dances of Garba and Dandiya Raas, where participants dress in vibrant clothing and dance in a circle to the rhythm of music to celebrate the joy of life and the triumph of good over evil, provide vitality to the nights.

People frequently go to Goddess Durga's temples during Navratri to seek her blessings and take part in special prayers and aartis. Gift- and candy-exchanging with loved ones is another custom. As people gather to dance, pray, and rejoice, the event fosters a sense of community and solidarity.

The celebration has a distinctive regional flavor in different parts of India. In West Bengal, the festival of Navratri is known as Durga Puja and is commemorated by lavish processions and idols of the goddess. While Ramlila performances in the northern regions tell the legendary tale of Lord Rama, the frenetic Garba dance is all the rage in Gujarat.

The Congress Party has released the first list of 144 candidates for the Madhya Pradesh elections, including Chhindwara's Kamal Nath.

On Saturday, Madhya Pradesh Congress President Kamal Nath and other party leaders met at the AICC office in New Delhi to finalise candidates for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections. (ANI)

On Sunday, the Congress party released its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, which includes state unit president and former chief minister Kamal Nath of Chhindwara. Jaivardhan Singh, the son of former chief minister Digvijaya Singh, has been nominated for the Raghigath seat. He served as a minister in the previous Kamal Nath government, which fell apart in March 2021 when 22 sitting Congress MLAs resigned and joined the BJP under the leadership of Jyotiraditya Scindia.

The announcement was made the day after the party's Central Election Committee met at the AICC office in New Delhi to select the final candidates.

During "Pitru Paksha," the time when Hindus pay respect to their ancestors, Nath had stated that the Congress will declare its candidates for the assembly elections. Pitru Paksha ended on Sunday, and the fortunate Navratri holiday officially began.

Out of the 230 assembly districts in the state, 136 have already had candidates from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced.

Election day in the state is November 17, and the results will be tallied on December 3.

Here's the list of 144 candidates for Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections:

The first list of 30 candidates from the Congress was also made public, along with a second list of 55 candidates for the Telangana assembly elections scheduled for next month. In Chhattisgarh, the party ran both Bhupesh Baghel, the chief minister, in the Ambikapur assembly seat and T S Singh Deo, the deputy chief minister.

Anumala Revanth Reddy, the state unit chairman for the Congress party, ran for the Kodangal assembly seat in Telangana, while Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, the leader of the CLP, ran for the Madhira-SC seat.

While Telangana assembly elections will take place on November 30, Chhattisgarh assembly elections will be held in two stages on November 7 and November 17.

Kukis fighting for Israel and opposing Hamas far from the Northeast of India

Over 200 Kukis are prepared for battle, their community is praying for them, and they are a part of a force tasked with reacting to horrific acts of brutality committed by armed organizations - and this is happening in...Israel.

The tale of Kukis who serve in the Israel Defense Force (IDF) is obscured by the deluge of news about Israel's military response to Hamas in the international media.

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The 3,60,000 reserve soldiers that Israel has mobilized include 206 Kukis who are originally from Manipur and Mizoram. These Kukis and roughly 5,000 other members of their group reside in Israel as a result of their immigration under the nation's policy of open doors for people belonging to what Tel Aviv refers to as a "lost Jewish tribe."

And as it happens, when Hamas militants entered Israel, this small village was right in the line of fire. The majority of Kukis reside in Sderot, which is near to Gaza and experienced some of the worst violence. No one was hurt, however one family's home was destroyed by fire.

The Hebrew name for this group is Bnei Menashe, which means "children of Manasseh." Menashe was the first child of Joseph, who was regarded in Jewish tradition as the first prophet, according to Shavei Israel, an NGO that aids "lost tribe" Jewish communities emigrate to Israel.

The Bnei Menashe, according to Shavei Israel, are descended from one of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel, who were exiled by the Assyrian Empire more than 27 centuries ago. According to Shavei Israel, these tribes "wove through Central Asia and the Far East for centuries before settling in what is now northeastern India, along the border with Burma (Myanmar) and Bangladesh."

There are about 5,000 members of his community in India, with 4,000 living in Manipur and 1,000 in Mizoram, according to Lalam Hangshing, chairman of the Bnei Menashe Council, India. Many Kukis from this village have been uprooted by the ethnic violence in Manipur, according to Hangshing.

Over the course of 30 years, 5,000 of these Kukis have immigrated to Israel, according to Hangshing. However, they have blended in wonderfully. "Dozens of our boys are regular soldiers in the IDF," he stated. "The exact number is not put out by Israeli armed forces."

"A few days ago, I received a list of 206 boys from our community who have been called for duty, joining those who are already in the IDF," Hangshing stated. He emphasizes that "many of the boys in the IDF have received commendations".

According to Hangshing, 5,000 of these Kukis had relocated to Israel over the span of 30 years. They have, nevertheless, assimilated beautifully. "Dozens of our boys are regular soldiers in the IDF," he said. "The exact number is not put out by Israeli armed forces."

"A few days ago, I received a list of 206 boys from our community who have been called for duty, joining those who are already in the IDF," Hangshing said. The fact that "many of the boys in the IDF have received commendations" is stressed by him.

Why walking, jogging, and climbing stairs are the best forms of exercise, according to fitness professionals

Sitting for extended periods of time raises the risk of a number of health problems, including weight gain, weakened muscles, and poor blood circulation. They act as catalysts for chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and even mental health issues like sadness and anxiety.

How do you manage deadlines, numerous PPTs, endless Zoom sessions, and the demands of your family and job? If you're like most people, you undoubtedly spend a lot of time in front of a computer before unwinding on a soft couch. It's just the way things are now; it's not your fault. But, did you know that excessive sitting might be bad for your health?

You can't stop any of the aforementioned, so it's time to live by the simple but effective maxim, "Move more, sit less." for your own health's sake.

While everyone is aware of the numerous health advantages of walking, jogging, or climbing stairs, the trick is to put this knowledge into practise. Why is this such a big deal? Because a sedentary lifestyle and long periods of uninterrupted sitting are doing more harm to your body than you can possibly conceive.

Problems caused by prolonged sitting:

Several studies have demonstrated that spending extended periods of time sitting increases the risk of a number of health problems, including the dreaded trinity of weight gain, weakened muscles, and poor blood circulation. They act as catalysts for chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and even mental health issues like sadness and anxiety.

It's never too late to change course, which is wonderful news. It's time to put your worries aside and begin improving your health. We explain how.

Make walking a daily habit: It's time to get started because a simple action like walking can greatly enhance your health. Walking is a fantastic strategy to enhance physical activity, according to doctors. A 30-minute daily brisk walk can help reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, and improve mental health. It also helps to strengthen muscles, improve joint health, and manage weight. Choose your favorite Spotify music, download a step-counting app, or even better, challenge your friends and family to a step challenge and start walking today.

Regular jogging can lower the risk of coronary artery disease, enhance circulation, and boost well-being. (Image courtesy of Canva.)

Begin jogging for a healthy heart: While sitting for lengthy periods of time creates health problems, jogging provides heart health benefits by activating your cardiovascular system, improving cardiac efficiency, and expanding lung capacity. Jogging on a regular basis can lower the risk of coronary artery disease, enhance circulation, and increase overall well-being. According to research, even brief, modest jogs can result in noticeable health benefits. So, the next time you take a vacation from your computer, go for a jog. Remember that breaks are necessary, but jogging during those breaks is the best option.

Climbing stairs is good for your health since it burns calories, strengthens your leg muscles, and improves your cardiovascular fitness. (Image courtesy of Canva)

What if you don't like going to the gym? Try stair climbing for a full-body exercise. Stair climbing can help you get a full-body workout. It also offers a number of health benefits: It burns calories while simultaneously strengthening your leg muscles and improving your cardiovascular fitness. If you want to tone your lower body and burn calories, stair climbing is an excellent option. So, the next time you're in a mall or a theater, skip the elevator or lift and instead take the stairs.

Every step you take to improve your health, whether it's a brisk walk during your lunch break, a jog in the park, or using the stairs instead of the elevator, counts. Here are a few recommendations to get you moving more:

Ditch the desk: Instead of spending your lunch break tied to your desk, pack a healthy lunch and go for a midday walk. Take a leisurely walk around your workplace or explore the neighboring park. It's not just a food break; it's a break from sitting.

Leave the conference room: For walking meetings, leave the boring meeting room behind. These meetings not only increase productivity but also revitalize the mind and body. Walking and talking at the same time is a beneficial approach to engage with your colleagues while also improving your health.

When at all possible, ditch the car: If your workplace is within walking distance, avoid the steering wheel and rely on your two feet. Walking to work not only adds exercise to your day but also lowers your carbon footprint. It benefits both your health and the environment. If you must drive, consider parking your car further away; this simple change will encourage you to walk more.

One step at a time: Always take the stairs. Take stairway breaks during your workday if your office is in a nice multi-story building. Climbing the stairs for a few minutes during breaks has a number of health benefits.

Track your progress: If technology can make you sit still, it can also help you exercise more. We're discussing fitness tracking applications. These apps track your steps, track your progress, and turn your everyday routine into an exciting adventure. Set attainable daily step targets and observe how tracking your progress becomes an enjoyable way to incorporate walking into your daily life.

Bank OTP bypass fraud is on the rise; here's how to avoid it.

In an age dominated by digital transactions and online banking, the ease of controlling our funds at the tips of our fingers is accompanied by a growing concern—financial security. Recent occurrences, particularly the one-time password (OTP) bypass schemes, have generated serious concerns about the security of our financial transactions. As we rely more on digital banking, it's critical to recognize the developing threats and, more crucially, how to avoid falling victim to these frauds. This tutorial seeks to shed light on the growing OTP bypass scams and offer you with critical techniques to maintain your money security in the ever-changing world of digital banking.

The bank OTP bypass scam is on the rise: here's how to avoid it.

• One of the most important things to remember here is to use caution when sending SMS and email. Clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources should be avoided. Be wary of SMS or email demands for personal information or OTPs, and report any suspected frauds to your bank and local law enforcement as soon as possible. If something appears weird, trust your instincts and seek explanation from your bank.

• Users should only download apps from authorized app stores and keep their banking apps updated to take advantage of improved security features. Additionally, it is best to regularly update your smartphone's operating system and applications to ensure that you have the most recent security fixes. To lessen the chance of installing dangerous malware, download only apps from legitimate app shops and install reputable mobile security programs.

• The most recent cybersecurity dangers and scams should be kept up to date, and one should be informed of the latest bank security rules and changes on their official website.

• Whenever possible, users should turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for their banking accounts. This extra layer of security needs a password that only you know, such as a PIN or password, as well as a one-time password (OTP).

• It is always prudent to be wary of unwanted phone calls. Be cautious if someone pretends to be from your bank. Never give out personal information, account information, or OTPs over the phone. It is also critical to confirm the validity of the call. If you receive a call from your bank, hang up and dial the official customer support number to verify the call's legitimacy.

• Finally, it is recommended to use secure Wi-Fi networks. When managing your bank accounts, try to avoid using public Wi-Fi networks and instead utilize a trusted and encrypted network.

Rohit Sharma elects to bowl first after winning the toss; Shubman is back. LIVE India vs. Pakistan Score Updates

India  vs. Pakistan Live Score Updates: The nail-biting ICC Men's World Cup match between India and Pakistan, captained by Rohit Sharma, will take place at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on October 14 starting at 2:00 p.m.

According to the most recent statistics, India and Pakistan have each played two games in this ICC Men's World Cup event and have won both of them. India and Pakistan have faced each other eight times in 50-over World Cups, with Pakistan having yet to defeat India.

Compare and contrast

The two teams have faced each other 204 times since the 1980s, with Pakistan winning 88 of those games against India's 73 wins. Pakistan has won 73 of the 134 One Day Internationals (ODIs), whereas India has won 56 of them.

India took all 7 of the ODI matches throughout World Cups. India triumphed in five T20I matches, Pakistan in one, and a stalemate in one. In opposed to India, which won just two matches in the Champions Trophy, Pakistan went undefeated in three games.

Players to be aware of

Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul represent India (batting side). Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and R Ashwin will all strive to win the game with their bowling.

Pakistan: The batting lineup includes Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, and captain Babar Azam, who can change the course of the game. Pakistan boasts a formidable bowling lineup, led by Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, and Shadab Khan, despite being known for their bowling skills.

Climate Report

According to Accuweather, there is basically little possibility of rain in Ahmedabad on matchday.

Pitch Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium provides a strong batting surface and provides significant aid to the batters. The captain who wins the coin toss will get to bat first.

Details of steaming

Live coverage of the India vs. Pakistan game will be available on Star Sports channels in India. Through the Disney+Hotstar app and website, Indian audiences may watch these matches live and for free as well. The game begins at 2:00 PM (IST).

India's Playing XI

Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Pakistan's Playing XI

Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

After no low-blow claim, the WBA rejected Daniel Dubois' request to have Oleksandr Usyk's defeat reversed.

The WBA denied Daniel Dubois' request to have his loss to Oleksandr Usyk altered to a no-contest because of a disputed low-blow call.

Usyk successfully defended his WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles in August, but the fight's outcome was overshadowed by the moment when he was wobbly and dropped to the ground.

Usyk was given nearly four minutes to recover before dominating the rest of the bout. Referee Luis Pabon promptly determined that Dubois' vicious right hook in the fifth round was below the waist.

Pabon's decision enraged Dubois and his crew, prompting promoter Frank Warren to file an official appeal last month, urging the WBA to overturn the verdict and order an instant rematch.

However, an independent panel supported Pabon's decision, while the WBA, in announcing its decision to uphold the original result, disclosed that the referee has the last say in these circumstances.

Pabon's decision enraged Dubois and his crew, prompting promoter Frank Warren to file an official appeal last month, urging the WBA to overturn the verdict and order an instant rematch.

However, an independent panel supported Pabon's decision, while the WBA, in announcing its decision to uphold the original result, disclosed that the referee has the last say in these circumstances.

"With the supervisor's approval, the WBA decided to refer the case to the International Officials Committee, who issued their review on September 11 and found that there was no clear and conclusive evidence that Pabon's original decision on Dubois' punch to Usyk was incorrect."

"They also came to the conclusion that no TV clip provided evidence that the decision was incorrect." Furthermore, they claimed that "the original decision of the low blow must stand because there is no indispensable evidence to prove otherwise."

"On the other hand, the WBA rules determine that the decision of a low blow and whether a boxer who receives it can continue are strict competences of the referee and he is the only one authorised to make these decisions."

Usyk, who knocked Dubois down twice to extend his unblemished professional record to 21 wins from 21 fights, is poised to face WBC champion Tyson Fury next.

A contract for a fight involving all four main world titles was reached last month, though the date of the match, which will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has yet to be revealed.

Today's road closures and traffic advisories in Ahmedabad for the India vs. Pakistan World Cup match

 

World Cup game between India and Pakistan: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is the site of the ICC (International Cricket Council) Men's Cricket World Cup. Cricket matches will be played in Ahmedabad on October 14, November 4, November 10, and the World Cup final will be held there on November 19.

Traffic detours would be in place for the match days between 11 am and 12 am, according to a notice from the Ahmedabad Police.

અમદાવાદ શહેરમાં “નરેન્દ્ર મોદી ક્રિકેટ સ્ટેડીયમ” મોટેરા, સાબરમતી ખાતે ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP – 2023 ની કૂલ પ-મેચો રમાનાર હોય જે મેચો દરમિયાન નીચે જણાવેલ માર્ગ પરથી પસાર થતો ટ્રાફિક તમામ પ્રકારના વાહનોની અવર-જવર માટે પ્રતિબંધિત/ડાયવર્ઝન કરવામાં આવે છે વાહનોની અવર-જવર માટે pic.twitter.com/QSdmuntEEG

— Ahmedabad Police અમદાવાદ પોલીસ (@AhmedabadPolice) October 13, 2023

Road restrictions and alternate routes are mentioned in the alert. There will be no access from Janpath T to the main gate of Motera, or from Krupa Residency T to Motera T. A different route

During the days of the matches, the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) increased train frequency and added three hours to the metro service times in Ahmedabad.

At the moment, Ahmedabad's metro train services run every hour from 6:20 am to 10:00 night, at a frequency of every 12 minutes." According to Gujarat Samachar's reporting of a GMRC news release.

GMRC added, "Metro trains shall be available from 6.20 am to 1 am due to scheduled World Cup cricket matches at Narendra Modi Stadium, Moter."

On match days, it was also specified that entry gates will be open at Motera Stadium and Sabarmati stations till the final train left Motera Stadium at 1:00 am, with exit gates remaining open at all other metro stations until 10:00 pm, according to Gujarat Samachar.

Also, a paper ticket option has been added to let passengers skip the line-up at Motera Stadium station while buying return tickets. These tickets, which allow travel to any station after 10 p.m. on match days, can be purchased at any time during the day for 50 per head.

Delhi AQI: Air quality is currently "bad" with a reading of 266; More information here

Delhi AQI: The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research rated the air quality in the capital as "bad" on Saturday morning, with an AQI of 266. (SAFAR-India).

At 7:01 a.m., Lodhi Road's AQI reported at 211, which is considered to be a "bad" level, while the Pusa Road area's AQI was 193, which is considered to be a "moderate" level.

Similar to this, Gurugram's AQI was 162, which is considered to be "moderate." However, the AQI rose to 286 at the Delhi Airport (T3).

Around Delhi University, the air quality was recorded at 331, which is considered to be "extremely poor." The AQI in Noida (UP) was 283, which likewise put it in the "bad" quality zone.

An AQI of 201 at Ayanagar indicated "bad" air quality, while an AQI of 179 in Mathura Road indicated "moderate" air quality. The AQI for the vicinity of IIT Delhi was 215. Dhirpur recorded an AQI of 329, which is considered to be "extremely poor" for air quality.

The AQI is a tool made to make it easier to explain the public's air quality needs by utilising simple categories. Good, Satisfactory, Moderately Polluted, Poor, Extremely Poor, and Severe are the six AQI classifications. Based on the environmental air pollution concentration levels and their possible health effects, or "health breakpoints," these groups are categorised.

The AQI scale classifies air quality as "excellent" between 0 and 50, "acceptable" between 51 and 100, "moderate" between 101 and 200, "poor" between 201 and 300, "extremely poor" between 301 and 400, and "severe" between 401 and 450. When the AQI exceeds 450, the word "severe" is used.

On October 9, AAP Chief Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar stated at a press conference, "Delhi's air quality continued to improve by 8% in 2022. Its improvement has increased by 31% as of 2023. The year 2023 will have the finest air quality in Delhi over the past eight years, excluding the COVID period."

Authorities in the National Capital Region were earlier urged to enact a ban on coal usage in hotels and restaurants by the National Air Quality Committee. As Delhi's air quality deteriorated to "bad," they were also instructed to impose sanctions on businesses and thermal power plants that contribute to pollution.

This action was taken as a part of the government's pollution management policy, known as the "Graded Response Action Plan" (GRAP), which was implemented in the Delhi-NCR region to combat air pollution issues during the winter.

Two airports in Syria were struck by Israel, according to reports, activating air defence.

 

Syrian state media reported that Israeli strikes on Thursday targeted Syria's two main airports. This was the first such attack since a Hamas attack on Israel at the weekend sparked violent fighting.

Without going into further detail, the state media stated on the messaging service Telegram that "Israeli aggression strikes the airports in Damascus and Aleppo."

According to sources, Israel's airstrikes struck Syrian airport runways in the already-devastated cities caused by the war, triggering the nation's air defence systems.

The reports further stated that all flights into and out of Syria have been cancelled.

Flights at the airports in Aleppo and the capital Damascus, both of which are under the control of the government of war-torn Syria, have frequently been grounded as a result of Israeli strikes.

The most recent attacks occurred as Hamas and Israel continued their six-day-long heavy-fire exchange after hundreds of Hamas armed men entered Israel from Gaza on Saturday, killing more than 1,000 civilians.

These also occurred during US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel and only hours after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi called on Arab and Islamic nations to band together to combat Israel over the phone with his Syrian counterpart, Bashar al-Assad.

Israel has launched hundreds of airstrikes on its northern neighbour over the more than ten-year conflict in Syria, largely focusing on Hezbollah fighters, Iranian-backed troops, and Syrian army sites.

Israel seldom discusses specific operations it conducts in Syria, but it has frequently stated that it will not permit its arch-enemy Iran, which backs Assad's government, to increase its presence there.

Iran, which supports Hamas, praised Hamas' attack on Israel on Saturday even though it stated it had nothing to do with it.

Skip the lines now with Delhi Metro's new QR code-based ticketing service utilising the Paytm Mobile App.

 

Via the Paytm Mobile App, Delhi Metro has introduced QR code-based ticketing, which is a convenient choice for commuters and improves the "convenience of ordering tickets" for travellers throughout its network.

In the Metro Bhavan, this project was launched by Dr. Vikas Kumar, the managing director of the Delhi Metro Rail Company (DMRC), in the presence of Mr. Abhay Sharma, the chief business officer of Paytm.

This new feature allows users to purchase a mobile QR ticket from the 'Metro' area of the Paytm app. On the day of travel, they can easily enter their station of entrance and destination. In order to continue their journey, passengers simply hold their smartphone in front of the QR code scanner at the Automated Fare Collection (AFC) gates at both entry and exit stations. This facility was previously only accessible via the Airport Express Line.

"The introduction of this Paytm-based QR-based ticketing for all Delhi Metro corridors will allow for efficient and trouble-free mobility for thousands of metro commuters in the National Capital, "Vikas Kumar, a doctor, said. Our recent actions to support digital ticketing demonstrate our dedication to the "Digital India" agenda, which aims to deliver government services electronically with improved online infrastructure and inclusivity "Furthermore, he said.

Abhay Sharma stated, "With the use of this technology, Delhi Metro Rail customers would be able to bypass the lines to buy tickets.

Six men steal from petrol station employees in Delhi's Mundka district in a shocking security camera footage.

A distressing sequence of events saw an armed robbery take place at gunpoint at a gas station in the Mundka neighbourhood of Delhi. On October 10, in the middle of the night, six armed persons broke into the building and committed the heist.

CCTV cameras recorded the entire encounter, and the footage quickly went viral. About six of the culprits approached the gas station's pump and asked the workers to fill it with gas. One of the people, who was a motorbike pillion passenger, however, dispersed a gun. One of the employees was forced to take the attacker inside, where cash was stolen, after the attacker pointed a gun at him.

The robbers continued after that. They launched a brutal attack on the attendants at the petrol pumps, detaining thousands of people.

Information Systems Q2 Results: Guideline Cut Again Despite Increase in Sales and Profit

Even as the larger Indian IT services industry prepares for a slowdown, Infosys Ltd. has cut its revenue growth projection for fiscal 2024 for a second time.

According to a filing with the market on Thursday, the revenue of the second-largest IT services company in India increased 2.8% over the prior three months to Rs 38,994 crore in the quarter ended in September. This contrasts with the Rs 38,503-crore analyst consensus forecast that Bloomberg tracks.

Infosys Q2 Results: Important Highlights (QoQ)

• Revenue increased by 2.8% to Rs. 38,994 crore from Rs. 37,933 crore (Bloomberg estimate: Rs 38,503 crore).
• EBIT increased by 4.8% to Rs. 8,274 crore from Rs. 7,891 crore (Bloomberg estimate: Rs 8,088 crore).
• EBIT margin was 21.20% as opposed to 20.80% (Bloomberg's expectation was 21%). Net profit increased by 4.5% to Rs. 6,215 crore from Rs. 5,945 crore (Bloomberg estimate: Rs 6,266.50 crore).
• Declared interim dividend of Rs. 18 per share.
• 14.6% versus 17.3% for the attrition rate.

In the July-September quarter, Infosys' sales increased 2.2% sequentially to $4,718 million. In constant currency terms, it increased by 2.3%.

The business has revised its constant currency revenue growth forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024 to 1-2.5%, down from 1%-3.5% at the end of the preceding quarter. In FY24, it intends to attain operating profitability of 20-22%.

According to Chief Executive Officer Salil Parekh, the IT giant achieved significant transaction wins worth $7.7 billion, its best ever for a quarter, on the back of demand spread across verticals and countries.

In a macroeconomic situation that is uncertain, he said, "This is a testament to our ability to pivot and stay relevant to evolving client needs, by delivering the benefits of transformation as well as productivity and cost savings at scale." "Strong H1 performance with significant large deal wins lays the groundwork for the future." Topaz's growing usage of Generative AI is assisting us in delivering continuous value and expanding market share."

Infosys is the market leader in India's $250 billion IT services industry, which is expected to stall as businesses in the United States and elsewhere cut down on technology to deal with rising interest rates and inflation. Russia's military campaign in Ukraine has also caused economic anxiety for firms.

Infosys, like its larger counterpart Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., is attempting to fuel development through higher-margin digital services.

On Thursday, Infosys shares lost 1.95% to Rs 1,464.55 per share on the BSE, while the benchmark Sensex fell 0.10% to 66,408.39 points. The quarterly results were released after the market closed.

Pictures show PM Modi meditating near Adi Kailash while dressed traditionally.

 

On the Hindu holy site of Gauri Kund in the Uttarakhand area of Pithoragarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid prayers today and saw the Adi Kailash. He might even catch a peek of Om Parvat from his chopper.

उत्तराखंड में पिथौरागढ़ के पवित्र पार्वती कुंड में दर्शन और पूजन से अभिभूत हूं। यहां से आदि कैलाश के दर्शन से भी मन आह्लादित है। प्रकृति की गोद में बसी अध्यात्म और संस्कृति की इस स्थली से अपने देश के सभी परिवारजनों के सुखमय जीवन की कामना की। pic.twitter.com/iIEpO0Cta0

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 12, 2023

"The darshan and reverence at the revered Parvati Kund in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, had me speechless. The fact that I can see Adi Kailash from here makes me happy as well. I wanted a joyful life for every member of the family from this centre of spirituality and culture in the midst of nature "On X, formerly known as Twitter, he remarked.

PM Modi got a sight of the Adi Kailash peak, thought to be the home of Shiva, to start his day-long tour to the border state. He was dressed in a traditional costume, complete with a "ranga" and a white turban (upper body garment).

Also, he performed aarti at the Shiva Parvati temple near Parvati Kund in Jolingkong and folded his hands in prayer in front of Adi Kailash.

After that, he travelled with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to the Gunji village where he spoke with the residents and attended an exhibition featuring local artefacts.

Before having lunch in the Kumaon region, he would then travel to Jageshwar Dham, a historic Shiva temple located approximately 15 km from Gunji, and pray there.

He will return to Pithoragarh later in the day to speak at a public assembly and lay the cornerstone for multiple development projects totalling $4,200 crore.

In Bihar, a derailed North East Express left 4 people dead and 30 injured.

 

Buxar: The North East Express train derailed in Bihar on Wednesday, leaving at least four people dead and almost 30 others hurt. An official reported that the event happened about 9.35 p.m. nearby Raghunathpur station in Buxar. The train was travelling to Kamakhya near Guwahati in Assam when it left Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi.

Speaking to NDTV about the event, Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated that teams from the federal and state disaster response agencies had arrived at the scene.

He added that the injured individuals would be transported to AIIMS, Patna.

The Health Department, the Disaster Management Department, and the district officials of Buxar and Bhojpur have all been contacted, according to Tejashwi Yadav, the deputy chief minister of Bihar, to expedite the relief and rescue efforts.

दिल्ली से कामख्या जा रही ट्रेन बक्सर के पास दुःखद ट्रेन दुर्घटना हुई है। हमारी स्वास्थ्य विभाग, आपदा विभाग के अधिकारियों एवं ज़िलाधिकारियों से बात हुई है। बक्सर, आरा, पटना के अस्पतलों को अलर्ट जारी किया है। बिहार पुलिस बल व SDRF को भी मौके पर भेजा है।
हमारी प्राथमिकता… pic.twitter.com/O28vaco3rQ

— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) October 11, 2023

According to the office of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, they are "closely following the regrettable derailment" of the train near Raghunathpur.

They continued by saying they were in contact with other agencies as well as the Buxar district government.

Chief Minister’s Office is closely monitoring the unfortunate derailment of Train Number 12506 in Raghunathpur and is in touch with the District authorities in Buxar & other agencies. @himantabiswa @Buxarprashasan @RailNf https://t.co/RWbzqTf8fU

— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) October 11, 2023

Helpline numbers

Patna: 9771449971, Danapur: 8905697493, Commercial Control: 7759070004, Ara: 8306182542, New Delhi -01123341074, 9717631960, Anand Vihar Terminal - 9717632791, Commercial Control Delhi Division - 9717633779

Rahul Gandhi announces the decision of the Congress Working Committee to undertake caste censuses in four of the controlling states.

On October 9, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi declared that the party's Working Committee had made a solid commitment to conduct a caste census in states. He further underlined that the project is not motivated by caste or religion, but rather by a desire to help the economically underprivileged.

"We have decided to conduct a caste census, and we do not break promises." The step has nothing to do with caste or religion. It is being done for the poor," Rahul Gandhi stated at a press conference.

Rahul Gandhi noted that the Congress presently has four Chief Ministers, three of them are members of the OBC minority. In striking contrast, he continued, the BJP has 10 Chief Ministers, but only one of them represents the OBC community.

He also emphasised the need of Prime Minister Narendra Modi openly outlining steps to help the OBC group.

Rahul Gandhi stated that the Congress party is determined to put pressure on the BJP to conduct a caste-based census. If the BJP does not comply, Rahul Gandhi recommended that the BJP delegate authority to the Congress party on this subject.

"We have four CMs, three of whom are from the OBC community; the BJP has ten CMs, only one of whom is from the OBC community." Narendra Modi will have to explain to the people of his country what he has done for the community. "We will compel the BJP to conduct the caste census, and if they refuse, they should leave it to us,"

Rahul Gandhi stated, flanked by the Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Chattisgarh.

Rahul Gandhi claimed that the majority of the India coalition coalition partners will accept the notion of a caste census. He highlighted that the decision to conduct a caste census is not a political decision, but rather a one taken to promote social equality.

Rahul Gandhi has criticized the caste census, following an order from Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan for a caste survey similar to Bihar's. The Congress has also announced plans to conduct a caste survey in Chhattisgarh if re-elected.

The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar revealed that OBCs and EBCs constitute 63% of the state's total population, with the Extremely Backward Classes (36%) being the largest social segment. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh emphasized the urgent need for a caste census during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, stating that people from all backward classes in the country have expressed a common request for one.

The results of the caste census are expected to be released later this year.

"No electricity, no food, no water": Israel imposes a "complete siege" on Gaza.

Jerusalem: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Monday ordered a "whole siege" at the Gaza Strip because the army pounded the Palestinian territory with air strikes.

"We are placing a whole siege on Gaza... No electricity, no food, no water, no gas -- it is all closed," Yoav Gallant stated in a video message, relating to the enclave this is overcrowded with 2.three million humans.

At least seven-hundred humans had been killed in southern Israel whilst Hamas terrorists charged throughout the border on Saturday, taking pictures humans withinside the groups and cities close to Gaza earlier than Israeli safety forces started preventing back.

An envisioned 250 humans had been killed with the aid of using Hamas gunmen at a tune pageant attended with the aid of using younger Israelis and foreigners close to Kibbutz Reim, near Gaza, in step with an enterprise that helped to get better the bodies.

"We are preventing animals and are appearing accordingly," Yoav Gallant stated in Hebrew

Following the popularity of Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan received a death threat; the Maharashtra government tightened security.

The Maharashtra government has decided to increase Shah Rukh Khan's security to Y+ level in response to allegations that he has been threatened, according to ANI. 

According to Maharashtra Police, SRK requested government assistance after reportedly getting death threats following the release of his films Pathaan and Jawan. SRK had just experienced the enormous success of Jawan, which brought in over 1,100 crore.

Gauri Khan, the wife of interior designer Shah Rukh Khan, recently celebrated her birthday on October 8. According to ANI, they cut the cake with Gauri Khan as the queen and posed with a sign that said, "Team Shah Rukh Khan Fan Club Wishes Happy Birthday Gauri Khan."

King Khan remembered all of Mahatma Gandhi's teachings on October 2, the day of his birth, as a sincere respect to him.

"Mahatma GandhiJi's teachings are timeless and have emphasised the importance of compassion, unity, and love," SRK posted on Instagram. He showed us how to maintain our composure and heart in the face of difficulty. On this historic day of Gandhi Jayanti, let's honour him and his legacy.

Jawan's political message

Jawan has been characterised as a popular Bollywood film with a strong political message—something that is incredibly uncommon in conventional Hindi films. Many people think that the movie carries a "anti-establishment" message, although the protagonist of the film urges viewers to vote responsibly.

At the India Today Conclave in Mumbai in 2023, director Atlee observed, "You may take it as you want. The voice of the audience is typical. It is the expression of Indian feeling. I'm not being specific, but I'm talking about actual problems. One should read the instructions, understand how to vote, and know who to vote for.

Today's news about Adani Green Energy shares comes after a subsidiary commissions a solar power project in Bikaner.

Following the completion of the commissioning of the whole 150 MW solar power plant at Bikaner, Rajasthan, by the Adani Group company's wholly owned stepdown subsidiary Adani Solar Energy Jaisalmer Two Private Ltd., shares of Adani Green Energy Ltd. are in the news today. Shares of Adani Green Energy closed Friday's trading session 0.15% higher at Rs 960.75 compared to the previous BSE closing of Rs 959.30. The company's market value increased to Rs 1.52 lakh crore. A total of 0.19 lakh shares were exchanged, totaling Rs 1.83 crore in turnover.

In the previous session, the opening price of the Adani Green Energy shares was higher at Rs 960. Shares of Adani Green Energy have dropped 49.14 percent since the start of this year and 56.38 percent over the past year. The stock's beta in the most recent year was 0.9, indicating modest volatility. On November 9, 2022, the large-cap stock reached a 52-week high of Rs 2259.15, and on February 28, 2023, it reached a 52-week low of Rs 439.35.

Technically speaking, Adani Green Energy's relative strength index (RSI) is at 39.4, indicating that the stock is neither overbought nor oversold. Shares of Adani Green are now trading below the 150-day moving averages, but above the 5-20-50-100-200-day moving averages.

The project has been given the go-ahead to manufacture its own electricity for sale to consumers or on power exchanges.

Today, the Election Commission will provide the polling schedule for five states.

The Election Commission of India is poised to release the long-awaited timetable for assembly elections in five states today. The vote schedule for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram will be announced in a news conference at 12 p.m. by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.

The announcement will include the dates for various stages of the election process, such as nomination filing, polling days, and results declaration.

Last Friday, the Election Commission convened a meeting of observers and instructed them to verify that the threat of money power is effectively managed. General, police, and spending observers for the assembly elections in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana attended the conference.

In an official statement, the Commission stated that the Chief Election Commissioner, while speaking at a briefing meeting for observers to be deployed for the upcoming elections, directed the commission's observers to ensure a level playing field by working in a coordinated manner to ensure free, fair, and inducement-free elections.

Telangana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh legislative assembly' tenure are due to finish on various days in January 2024, while the Mizoram Legislative Assembly's term will end on December 17 this year. While the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) governs Telangana, the BJP governs Madhya Pradesh. The Congress governs Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, while the Mizo National Front governs the northeastern state.

With the Lok Sabha elections in 2024 only a few months away, the approaching assembly elections will not only shape the political landscape at the state level, but will also have ramifications at the national level. Political parties have been aggressively preparing for forthcoming elections, which are likely to be high-stakes clashes in some areas.

The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be hosted in six countries across three continents.

 

FIFA and world football officials agreed Wednesday to accept a single offer that extended from Spain-Portugal to include Morocco, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay in a tournament that would take place on three continents and in six nations.

Among the most important concerns was how to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the World Cup in Uruguay, where the initial tournament final was staged in 1930.

Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay are vying to host the first matches of the 2030 World Cup, with a special goal of playing in Montevideo, Uruguay's capital and site of the 1930 Cup final.

"The centennial World Cup could not be far from South America, where everything began," said Alejandro Dominguez, head of South American soccer governing body CONMEBOL. "The 2030 World Cup will be played in three continents."

Paraguay’s Soccer Association President Robert Harrison, left, FIFA delegate Ignacio Alonso, center, Conmebol President Alejandro Dominguez, third from left, and Conmebol Vice President Claudio Tapia hold the World Cup trophy in Luque, Paraguay, on October 4, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP

FIFA will allow all six of those countries' national teams to receive automatic entries, and Morocco will be the first North Africa nation to host the event. The 2030 decision has sped up the process of finding a home for the 2034 World Cup, which is to be held in Asia or Oceania, likely in November and December. Saudi Arabia now becomes the primary candidate for the 2034 edition. The 2030 FIFA agreement still must meet formal approval in 2024 during a meeting of the 211 member federations.

"In 2030," according to a statement issued by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, "we will have a unique global footprint, three continents —Africa, Europe and South America — six countries — Argentina, Morocco, Paraguay, Portugal, Spain and Uruguay —welcoming and uniting the world while celebrating together the beautiful game, the centenary and the FIFA World Cup."

The current World Cup field of 32 teams will be reduced to 48 for the 2026 edition, which will be contested in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Football Supporters Europe, a fan organisation legally recognized by the Union of European Football Associations, voiced its discontent with the long distances necessary in 2030 and feels this will help Saudi Arabia's 2034 candidacy.

"FIFA continues its cycle of destruction against the greatest tournament on the planet," according to an FSE statement. "Horrendous for supporters, disregards the environment and rolls the red carpet out to a host for 2034 with an appalling human rights record."

The 104-match 2030 tournament will take place in June and July.

OnePlus Pad Go with 11.3″ 2.4K 90Hz display, 4G LTE launched in India starting at Rs. 19999

 

As a strategic addition to its tablet portfolio, OnePlus has announced its latest tablet, the OnePlus Pad Go. This new tablet follows in the footsteps of the OnePlus Pad, which was released earlier this year.

The OnePlus Pad Go, like its predecessor, has a distinctive centered camera design. The tablet has an 11.35′′ 2.4K 90Hz display with narrow 7.5mm bezels and a 7:5 display ratio, similar to the OnePlus Pad.

The screen has 400 nits of adjustable brightness and Low Blue Light Technology. It eliminates screen flicker with DC dimming technology and has a Bedtime Mode to help you sleep better. TÜV Rheinland has approved the display as both a Full Care Display and a Circadian Friendly Display.

The OnePlus Pad Go has quad speakers that use OnePlus' Omnibearing Sound Field technology and support Dolby Atmos for high-quality audio. It has 8GB of RAM and storage capacities of 128GB and 256GB, which can be expanded up to 1TB with a microSD card.

The OnePlus Pad Go offers up to 514 hours of standby life and 40 hours of music playback thanks to an 8,000mAh battery and 33W SUPERVOOC charging. It is available in LTE and Wi-Fi models and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99.

There's also an 8GB RAM, 128GB Wi-Fi model that offers mobile data sharing through a smartphone. It has 8MP rear and front cameras with EIS stabilization and the ability to capture films at 1080P/720P@30fps.

The OnePlus Pad Go, which runs OxygenOS 13.2 based on Android 13, links with OnePlus phones when they are close and logged into the same OnePlus account.

Screen mirroring, drag-and-drop file sharing, call and notification synchronization, and clipboard and picture gallery sharing between the tablet and OnePlus and OPPO smartphones are all supported.

Quick specifications: OnePlus Pad Go

• Display: 11.3″ 2.4K 90Hz LCD display; 2408 x 1720 resolution, 400 nits, 260PPI, 96% NTSC, 86.40% Screen-to-body ratio, 1500:1 Contrast ratio
• Audio: Dolby Atmos Quad Speakers
• Memory: 8GB LPDDR4X; Up to 256GB UFS 2.2; microSD expandable up to 1TB
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G99
• Battery: 8000mAh; 33W SUPERVOOC; Type-C
• Connectivity: 4G LTE (Optional), Bluetooth v5.2 (SBC, AAC, aptX HD, LDAC, aptX); Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n/WLAN 2.4G/WLAN 5.1G/WLAN 5.8G
• Operating System: OxygenOS 13.2
• Camera: Rear – 8MP (EIS); Front – 8MP; Video: 1080P/720P@30fps
• Sensors: Geomagnetic sensor, Light sensor, Acceleration sensor, Gyroscope and Gyroscope
• Dimensions (H x W x T) cm: 25.512 x 18.804 x 0.689; Weight: 532g
• Color: Twin Mint

Pricing and availability

The OnePlus Pad Go will be available for purchase starting on October 20th. You can also pre-order it online or at OnePlus Experience Stores starting from October 12th at 12 pm. Here are the prices:

• OnePlus Pad Go 8GB+128GB Wi-Fi: Rs. 19,999
• OnePlus Pad Go 8GB+128GB LTE: Rs. 21,999
• OnePlus Pad Go 8GB+256GB LTE: Rs. 23,999

You can buy the OnePlus Pad Go from various places, including Amazon.in, Flipkart, Oneplus.in, OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Experience Stores, Reliance, Croma, and other offline partner outlets across India.

Launch offers

Pre-order Bonuses

• Pre-order the OnePlus Pad Go starting October 12th to get an instant bank discount of Rs. 2,000.
• Additionally, pre-order customers will receive a free OnePlus Pad Go Folio Cover worth Rs. 1,399.

Bank Offers

• ICICI Bank and OneCard customers can enjoy bank offers at OnePlus Experience Stores, OnePlus.in, and offline partner stores.
• SBI customers can access bank offers on Amazon.
• ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, and Axis Bank customers can avail bank offers on Flipkart.

Red Cable Club (RCC) Benefits

RCC members can enjoy benefits of up to Rs. 2000 when purchasing the OnePlus Pad and OnePlus Pad Go on OnePlus.in.