Telangana Assembly Elections 2023: According to a survey, Congress will win and BRS will be the main opposition party

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The Congress is expected to emerge as the single largest party with its least predicted number of seats, very close to the magic figure, according to a pre-poll survey by Aaraa Poll Strategies Private Limited. Though he might win Gajwel, it predicted that Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao would lose to his Bharatiya Janata Party opponent, Venkata Ramana Reddy, in Kamareddy.

The poll projects that Congress will prevail in 58 out of 67 seats, dropping the ruling BRS party to second place with 41–49 seats. With a sharp decline in votes cast compared to its previous high, the BJP will win five to seven seats.

With 41.13% of the total valid votes cast, Congress might win, and BRS might come in second with 39.58%. The BJP is expected to garner 10.47% of the total votes cast.

The agency's founder and chairman, Shaik Mastan, blamed the election results primarily on the public's discontent with the family running BRS.

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Mr Mastan stated that the survey had credibility because it was operational until the day before the polling, and he further stated that it was not feasible for any organisation to gather enough participants for exit polls.

Predictions indicate that Congress will gain ground in Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar, Warangal, and Khammam, while BRS is expected to win the majority of seats in Ranga Reddy and Karimnagar constituencies. The BJP may win both of the Adilabad seats, which would also benefit Nizamabad.

According to the survey, Jupally Krishna Rao of the Congress is expected to win the Kollapur constituency, even though Karne Shireesha, also known as Barrelakka, is expected to cause significant damage.

He said, "BJP has affected BRS in terms of seats and Congress party in terms of vote share."

He claimed that choosing candidates more than three months in advance was detrimental to BRS since funding ran out just before election day.


"Really gave me chills," say online users The father-son role-reversal scene between Ranbir Kapoor and Anil Kapoor | WATCH

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A social media user dubbed Ranbir the "greatest actor" after interacting with his on-screen father, Anil Kapoor, in a scene that received much attention. Navigate downwards to view the scene.

The trailer for Animal, which features Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, and Ranbir Kapoor in the key parts, was released on Thursday. Netizens responded favourably to the trailer for the eagerly anticipated movie of the year, and multiple moments received special recognition for Ranbir Kapoor's intense acting. A social media user dubbed Ranbir the "greatest actor" after interacting with his on-screen father, Anil Kapoor, in a scene that received much attention. In the scene, Ranbir begs his father to play a younger version of himself to get permission to attend a Michael Jackson concert. Upon hearing Anil call out, "Papa, papa, papa," as a younger person, Ranbir yells, "Sunai de raha hai behra nahi hun main (I can listen, I'm not deaf)." How Anil Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor depict the father-son bond is unique and captivating.

Watch the scene:
Full trailer


Regarding the movie
Anil Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna are also featured in the pan-Indian film, which was directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga of the Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh renown. The film centres on the problematic relationship between a father and son. Extreme carnage in the underworld serves as the backdrop for it.

Animal, which is produced by T-Series, Kumar and Krishan Kumar, Cine1 Studios, and Pranay Reddy Vanga, Bhadrakali Pictures, will be released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam on December 1. 

With a duration of more than three hours, twenty-one minutes, and twenty-three seconds, the film has been awarded an 'A' certificate by the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC). 

The spotlight is STEALED by Alia Bhatt! A viral photo of an actress at the GQ Men of the Year event

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Whether it's her elegant Western attire or her traditional Indian look, Alia Bhatt has always been an inspiration to many when it comes to making fashion statements. The 30-year-old actress was recently spotted at the Mumbai St Regis Hotel for the GQ Men of the Year event. She looked stunning in a red Gucci outfit for the occasion, but her enormously high heels stole the show. A video of Viral Bhayani's walk down the red carpet at the event was also posted by the paparazzo and the official Instagram account of GQ India. Examine them. 




Netizens reaction
Social media users quickly flooded the comment section with their opinions on Alia's outfit after her event videos went viral. "Alia Bhatt is an erotic Fantastic Bombastic," a user commented. Another said, "I think she looks gorgeous, contrary to what most people are saying in the comments, except for her shoes, which are quite eccentric." Her hair gives her a diva appearance, and her gorgeous fair skin is perfectly complemented by a dark colour. There is also a deep neckline that one cannot overlook!

Who all attended the event?
Numerous Bollywood celebrities, including Ridhi Dogra, Aditya Roy Kapur, Mouni Roy, Shruti Haasan, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Kirti Kulhari, were present at the event. View a few of the photos taken from the red carpet. 

Mouni Roy, Aditya Roy Kapur on the red carpet of GQ Men of the Year 2023.

Ridhi Dogra and Shriya Pilgaonkar on the red carpet of GQ Men of the Year 2023.

Kirti Kulhari and Shruti Haasan on the red carpet of GQ Men of the Year 2023.

Filmmaker Karan Johar announced that he had won his first Director of the Year award for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani at the event and posted a number of photos from his attendance on Instagram.



He wrote, "My first Director of the Year award at @gqindia!" alongside the photos. We are incredibly grateful for the love and support we have received as a team for #rockyaurranikiipremkahaani. We are ecstatic and very thankful! To the GQ team, thank you!

J&K: Two Army soldiers slain in Rajouri after coming into contact with terrorists

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The confrontation started in the Dharmsal neighbourhood of Bajimaal after a cordon and search.

According to PTI, which cited officials, two Army personnel were slain during a clash between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Wednesday.

Following a cordon-and-search operation, the police said, an encounter between the terrorists and joint forces of the Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police occurred in the Bajimaal area of Dharmsal.


According to officials, one officer and one soldier were killed in the gunfight. They also said that one officer had been hurt and had been taken to a hospital, as reported by PTI.

Five Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were slain by security forces last Friday in the Kulgam district of south Kashmir during one of the bloodiest gunfights of the year in the Union Territory.

Officials claim that several of them participated in earlier this year's attacks on Pandits and migrant labourers.

According to the officials mentioned above, the five men who were killed are all locals: Sameer Ahmad Sheikh, Danish Hameed Thokar, Ubaid Padder and Hanzla Shah from Shopian, and Yasir Bhat from Kulgam.

The Kulgam operation takes place a few weeks after the October 26 killing of five LeT members in Kupwara along the Line of Control (LoC). Terrorists were fought for more than a week in September by security forces in the Garol forests of Anantnag. Two officers, a soldier and a deputy superintendent of police, lost their lives in the operation. On September 19, the confrontation came to an end when Uzair Khan, the commander of the LeT, and two other terrorists were shot dead.

Over forty terrorists have been killed in the Valley so far this year, according to police.

MP From Canada Claims Khalistani Plan To Target Temple, Says "Step In, Take Action"

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Ottawa: Citizen of India Chandra Arya, a member of parliament from Canada, allegedly recorded Pro Khalistani supporters in Surrey saying they wanted to cause trouble at the local Hindu Laxmi Narayan Mandir. On Monday, she shared the video.

Arya, a member of parliament from Canada, called on the government to intervene in addition to sharing the video on the social media platform X.

He wrote, "According to some reports, last week, supporters of Khalistan verbally assaulted a Sikh family outside a Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, BC. It seems that the same Khalistan group is now trying to stir up trouble at the Surrey Hindu Laxmi Narayan Mandir."

"The freedom of speech and expression is the reason behind all of these actions. Like a broken record, I beg Canadian authorities to intervene once more and take appropriate action," he continued.

Saying, "Hindu temples have been attacked many times during the last couple of years," Arya highlighted the fact that Hindu temples have continued to be targets for attacks over the years. Hindu Canadians are the target of hate crimes."

"Allowing these things to continue to be done openly and publicly is not acceptable," he stated.

In August of this year, extremists in Canada defaced a Hindu temple with posters supporting the Khalistan referendum.

The poster on the temple gate featured the image of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the chief of the Khalistan Tiger Force and a designated terrorist, who was killed in June of this year.

The assault on a Hindu temple in Canada is not the first of its kind; radical Khalistanis have carried out several such acts. This year alone saw a number of incidents that were reported.

Graffiti disparaging India was written on the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, in April of this year.

Anti-Indian graffiti was written on the Ram Mandir in Mississauga, Canada, earlier in February. The Indian Consulate General in Toronto denounced the vandalism of the mandir and asked Canadian authorities to look into the matter and take swift action against those who did it.

Anti-Indian graffiti was written on a Hindu temple in Brampton in January, which infuriated the Indian community.

The vandalism at the Gauri Shankar Mandir was denounced by the Indian Consulate General in Toronto, which also noted that the incident had a negative impact on the Indian community's sentiments in Canada.

In the meantime, relations between India and Canada have deteriorated since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated during a debate in the Canadian Parliament that his nation's security services had grounds to suspect that "agents of the Indian government" were responsible for the death of Nijjar, a Canadian citizen who was also the president of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey.

However, India categorically denied the allegations, calling them "motivated" and "absurd." Notably, Canada has not yet made available to the public any proof that Hardeep Singh Nijjar was killed.

On June 18, a Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, was gunned down in a parking lot. Nijjar was a designated terrorist in India.

Notably, in September, India suspended its visa services until "further notice" due to a diplomatic impasse with Canada. However, following a careful assessment of the security situation that "takes into account some recent Canadian measures in this regard," India decided last month to resume providing visa services for travellers falling under four different categories to Canada.

India opted to resume providing visa services in Canada for four categories: conference, business, medical, and entry visas, effective October 26.

How the Gaza War is related to the Houthis' seizure of a ship headed for India

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The British-owned and Japanese-operated cargo ship Galaxy Leader, which was reported to have been captured by Houthis in the Red Sea, is depicted in a file photo.

The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group, hijacked a ship that was headed for India on Sunday, November 19, adding a new twist to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. All 25 members of the crew were taken hostage when Huthi fighters descended from helicopters onto the ship. The rebels claim that the crew is being treated "by Islamic values."

Israel has called the hijacking "another Iranian act of terrorism" and asserted that the ship is operated by Japan and owned by the British.

Why have the Indian-bound ship's Houthis taken control of it? What responses have different stakeholders given to this? How are the Houthis connected to the Israel-Hamas conflict, and who are they?

What led to the ship's hijacking?

The ship Galaxy Leader had no cargo when it sailed from Turkey to Pipavav in Gujarat. Members of its crew hail from Mexico, the Philippines, Romania, Bulgaria, and the Ukraine.

The hijacking is consistent with the Houthis' previous declaration that should Israel continue its bloodshed in Palestine, they would attack ships associated with Israel in the Red Sea as well as the vital Bab al-Mandeb, a narrow strait that links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.

This past week, Abdulmalik al-Houthi, the leader of the group, stated in a broadcast speech that "we are open to constantly monitor and search for any Israeli ship in the Red Sea, especially in Bab al-Mandab, and near Yemeni regional waters," as reported by Reuters.

The chief negotiator and spokesman for the Houthis, Mohammed Abdul-Salam, claimed in an online statement following the hijacking that the Israelis only speak "the language of force," according to AP. "The Israeli ship's detention is a concrete measure that demonstrates the Yemeni military's determination to fight the war at sea, no matter the cost. This marks the start," he continued.

Why is Japan involved, and how has Israel responded?

Israel has declared that neither it nor any of the crew members are Israeli owners or operators of the ship.

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, "This is another act of terrorism by Iran that represents an escalation in Iran's belligerence against the citizens of the free world, with concomitant international ramifications vis-a-vis the security of global shipping routes."

According to AP, the Israeli military described the hijacking as a "very grave incident of global consequence."

The ship does seem to be connected to an Israeli billionaire, though. As per the Associated Press, the ship's owners were linked to Ray Car Carriers, which was established by Abraham "Rami" Ungar, a prominent figure in Israel, based on ownership details found in public shipping databases.

A ship connected to Ungar experienced an explosion in the Gulf of Oman in 2021. Iran was then held responsible by Israeli media.

The Japanese company Nippon Yusen was in charge of operating the Galaxy Leader. In addition to denouncing the hijack, Japanese officials have stated that they are in talks with the Houthis and are enlisting the aid of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Iran to free the ship and its crew.

What is the purpose of the Houthis' involvement, and who are they?

A civil war has been raging between the Houthis and the Yemeni government for nearly ten years. They control the northern part of Yemen, which includes Sanaa, the official capital. These days, the official government is based in Aden.

The Houthi tribe is the source of the group's name. Iran supports the Houthis, who are Zaydi Shias, while Saudi Arabia, Iran's main adversary, and the West back the Yemeni government. The early 1990s Zaydi religious revival movement is where the group got its start.

Houthis' unwavering hostility to Israel and the West is the basis for their support of "brothers and sisters in Palestine." They have tens of thousands of fighters and a massive arsenal of ballistic missiles and armed drones, making them a formidable fighting force, according to Reuters. The Houthi stronghold in Yemen is too far away from Israel for their fighters and rockets to directly threaten Israel, but they have been launching missiles in the direction of the "enemy country."

The primary risk posed by the Houthis' actions is that their participation may intensify the fighting and possibly involve Iran. Furthermore, Saudi Arabia may be forced to intervene in the conflict if Israel decides to launch rockets over the country in retaliation against the Houthis. Many other nations with an interest in the maritime trade in the area may also be involved in the seizure of vessels in the sea.

Days before the assembly election, Ashok Gehlot announces the Rajasthan Congress manifesto and promises a caste census.

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On Tuesday, the Congress released its manifesto for the Rajasthan assembly elections. The manifesto titled 'Jan Ghoshna Patra' was released at the state party office by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, party in-charge for Rajasthan Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, chief minister Ashok Gehlot, state party president Govind Singh Dotasra, manifesto committee chairman CP Joshi, and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot.

In its Rajasthan election manifesto, Congress promised a new scheme for panchayat recruitment and a caste census if it returns to power in the state.

"...The people of Rajasthan will be proud of the way we have managed the state's financial situation... Rajasthan's per capita income has increased by 46.48 per cent. Our ambition is to be the highest-income country in the world by 2030. "The state GDP reached 19.50 in 2020-21, the highest in the decade," Gehlot said at the press conference.

If the Congress is re-elected, Gehlot has already made seven "guarantees" or promises to the people of Rajasthan.

Among the seven "guarantees" are

  • A yearly honorarium of ₹10,000 is guaranteed by the Griha Lakshmi Yojana for the female head of the family.
  • LPG cylinders for households ranging from ₹500k to 1.05k.
  • purchase of manure for ₹2 per kg from cattle rearers with the Gowdhan guarantee.
  • legislation for the previous government employee pension plan.
  • Tablets or laptops are given to students applying to government colleges.
  • Insurance that covers up to ₹15 lakh per family for education in the English language and natural disaster losses.
  • The ₹25 lakh to ₹50 lakh Chiranjeevi health insurance scheme will be implemented.
The manifesto of the Bharatiya Janata Party is already available.

"We fulfil the promises we make," stated Kharge upon the manifesto's release. This is a significant victory for Rajasthan and the Congress party if any party implements 90% of the manifesto."

The assembly election in Rajasthan is scheduled for November 25. The results will be tallied on December 3. In the 2013 legislative assembly elections, the BJP secured 163 seats and took power in Rajasthan.

In the 200-member House, the Congress secured 99 seats and the BJP 73 seats in the 2018 assembly elections. Gehlot eventually sworn in as chief minister with the backing of Independents and BSP MLAs.


The first images of workers trapped in the Uttarkashi Tunnel for ten days

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New Delhi/Dehradun: Workers trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand were spotted for the first time early this morning as a camera fitted through a pipe captured their images.

Last night, an endoscopic flexi camera was slid into a six-inch pipe inserted through the rubble to provide food to the 41 workers who have been trapped since a part of the tunnel collapsed on November 12.

The workers, who had thick beards, were seen waving to the camera in their hard hats and work gear, indicating that they were doing well. Rescue personnel were observed requesting the workers to come in front of the camera while communicating with them via Walkie Talkies or radio phones.

"Aap camera ke paas walkie talkie pe aake baat karein (come in front of the camera and talk to us through the Walkie Talkie)," an official was heard urging.

"We will bring you out safely, do not worry," rescuers were heard telling the men.

Last night, khichdi in glass bottles was pushed through the pipe, providing the stranded workers with their first hot meal in 10 days. They had previously survived on dry fruits and water.


Colonel Deepak Patil, the man in charge of rescue operations, stated that mobile phones and chargers would be delivered to the workers via the pipe soon.

Attempts to rescue the workers have failed several times in the last week due to obstacles such as topography and the nature of the rocks in the area. Last week's efforts were hampered by falling debris and landslides.

Rescuers reported great progress after a vertical drilling machine entered the tunnel from the top. A driver told news agency ANI that it took 13 hours and three vehicles to get the machine to the location.

The Centre has prepared a five-option action plan that includes digging from three sides in order to gain access to the besieged workers. Each operation has been assigned to five separate agencies.

Two tunnels will be drilled horizontally from the right and left sides of the main tunnel, with a vertical shaft excavated from the top.

Multiple organisations, including the NDRF, SDRF, BRO, and the ITBP, are working around the clock to save people. Yesterday, an international tunnelling specialist team arrived and joined the efforts. A robotics team from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has also arrived.

According to officials, all workers are safe and are receiving food and water through steel pipes bored into the aperture.

The tunnel is part of the ambitious Char Dham project, a national infrastructural programme that aims to improve access to the Hindu holy sites of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.

Israel-Hamas conflict: Biden says he thinks an agreement to free the hostages in Gaza is close.

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According to Reuters, US President Joe Biden stated on Monday that he thinks an agreement to exchange a truce for the release of some of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza is near. During a Thanksgiving ceremony at the White House, the US President responded, "I believe so," when asked if a deal was imminent.

Last week, Reuters revealed that Qatari mediators were trying to broker an agreement between Israel and Hamas to swap 50 hostages for a three-day cease-fire. The agreement, according to the mediators, would facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza's civilian population.

About 240 people—including women and children—were captured on October 7 as Hamas launched a cross-border attack on Israel. There are perhaps 33 kids among the hostages. Israeli data indicates that this surprise attack by Hamas, the bloodiest in Israel's 75-year history, claimed the lives of roughly 1,200 Israelis, the majority of whom were civilians. Israel, which views Hamas as an Islamist militant organisation, invaded Palestinian territory in response to this unexpected attack in order to destroy the organisation.

Since then, the Israeli army's relentless bombardment of Palestinians has resulted in the deaths of at least 13,000 people, including 5,500 children, according to the Hamas-run government in Gaza.

In the meantime, the Hamas-run health ministry said that Israel had carried out a fatal attack on the Indonesian hospital in Gaza, forcing 28 preterm babies to be evacuated from the war-torn region to Egypt.

The WHO revised by one the number provided by Egyptian media, saying that 28 preterm newborns rescued from Gaza's largest hospital, Al-Shifa, had been transferred to safety in Egypt through the Rafah crossing.

Although the Israeli army claimed to have "helped facilitate" the transfer, the WHO stated that "all babies are fighting serious infections and continue needing health care."

Israel claims that Hamas has employed extensive military tunnel networks beneath Al-Shifa. Additionally, it has displayed weapons that have been retrieved, and on Sunday, Israel declared that it had found a tunnel but had not yet found any indications of a significant military headquarters underground.

Interim Bail Is Converted To Regular Bail For Chandrababu Naidu

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The Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted regular bail to Telugu Desam Party leader Chandrababu Naidu in connection with the alleged 371 crore Skill Development Corporation scandal.

The former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, who was arrested over two months ago, is already out of jail; he was granted interim medical release for four weeks last month to have cataract surgery on his right eye.

Mr Naidu will no longer be required to return to prison on November 28, as originally directed.

Significantly, Mr Naidu was also allowed permission to engage in political activity. The approval comes too late for the poll this weekend in nearby Telangana, which votes on November 30.

Mr Naidu, on the other hand, is expected to issue a statement on his detention, which was widely condemned by his party's cadre, followers, and family, as well as on his opponents, the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi.

When he was released, he said, "I was in trouble." This is something I will never forget... not only in Andhra Pradesh but also in Telangana and around the world."

The TDP opted out of the Telangana election last month since Mr Naidu was still imprisoned at the time.

According to a senior party source, the decision was made following a meeting between the TDP's state chairman, Kasani Gnaneswar, and Mr Naidu, who was then being held in the Rajahmundry Central Jail.

The TDP chief allegedly stated that with him behind bars, the leadership may not be able to campaign in Telangana, and hence Mr Gnaneswar must explain these facts to the cadre.

The TDP enjoys some support in Telangana, where it won 15 seats in the 2014 Assembly election and two in 2018. However, the elected MLAs later switched their allegiance to the ruling party.

Mr Naidu's supporters in Telangana are furious with the BRS because it did not condemn his detention and because they were not permitted to conduct a protest in his favour in the Hitech City region.

Following Mr. Naidu's detention last month, there were violent altercations and political unrest. Party chiefs denounced the government of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy for engaging in a "witch hunt".

What’s the Difference Between Thunderbolt™ 4 and USB-C?

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Up to five devices can share power, video, and high-bandwidth data transfers with Thunderbolt™ technology's best-in-class capabilities. Using a strong connectivity standard, gamers, creators, and workers can all enjoy a tidy desktop with several monitors and accessories.

Thunderbolt™ Technology: What Is It?

An Intel-developed connectivity standard called ThunderboltTM technology allows power, data, and video to be delivered over a single cable. To promote higher dependability and vendor and device compatibility, the Thunderbolt™ certification sets obligatory minimum specifications for cables, PCs, and accessories. When connecting accessories, Thunderbolt™-based solutions provide an excellent user experience for end customers.

Where to Find Devices Enabled by Thunderbolt™ 4

Many contemporary PCs come equipped with Thunderbolt™ 4, which works with Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS. All laptops with Intel® Core™ vPro® processors and all Intel® Evo™ laptops must include at least one Thunderbolt™ 4 port.

The Distinction In between USB-C and Thunderbolt™ 4

Although Thunderbolt™ 4 employs the USB-C connector type, which is distinguished by its oval form, it is not the same as USB-C.

Thunderbolt™ 4 Initiates Elevated Minimum Conditions

For Thunderbolt™ 4 certification, a consistent 40 Gbps bandwidth must be supported for power, data, and video. There is no guarantee of display quality and a fluctuating data speed range for USB cables, devices, and ports. The Thunderbolt™ logo provides a straightforward, reliable representation of the power of a device connection.

Easily identifiable by a simple lightning symbol, Thunderbolt™ 4 certification guarantees 40 Gbps bandwidth compared to the wide range of USB options.

Interoperability between USB and Thunderbolt™
The USB-C connector type is also used by several USB standards, such as USB 3.2 and USB4, and these cables and ports are compatible with Thunderbolt™ 4 devices. Only the lowest common data rate will be supported when devices with varying capabilities are connected. A Thunderbolt™ 4 port, for instance, can negotiate data, power, and video signal capabilities with a connected device at a USB 3.2 level when a USB 3.2 cable is plugged into it.

Advantages and Features of Thunderbolt™ 4
With a more adaptable and extensive set of features than USB-C, Thunderbolt™ 4 has clear advantages over that technology. With its cleaner workspaces and increased bandwidth to accommodate more accessories, Thunderbolt™ 4 technology can be advantageous for productivity, multimedia creation, and gaming applications.

Power, Transmission of Data, and Visual Display in The trifecta of power charging, data transfer, and bidirectional movement with visual display in one interface is supported by one Thunderbolt™ 4 connector and cables. For instance, if the laptop, display, and cable are all ThunderboltTM compatible, the laptop can simultaneously charge the monitor and provide a visual signal to it. The Thunderbolt™ 4 offers:

High bandwidth: 40 Gbps of dynamically allocated data and video capacity is perfect for large tasks or quick file transfers.
Rapid charging Maximum of 100W of electricity can be used to charge laptops, and up to 15W can be used for computer accessories.
Several options for displays: one 8K 60 Hz display or up to two 4K 60 Hz displays on a single connection1.

More Rapid Data Transfer
A 40 Gbps total bandwidth is needed by the Thunderbolt™ 4 standard, which dynamically divides it between data and video for any device connected to the same network. This standard guarantees connections always deliver peak file transfer speeds to support work, gaming, and content creation—a far cry from the unpredictable speeds of USB4.

Docks, Hubs, and Daisy Chains
Create a daisy chain by connecting several Thunderbolt™ devices together. The computer can send signals for power, data, and video down the chain to five more gadgets. To combine all accessories into a single connection, connect several devices to a Thunderbolt™ hub or dock that may be hooked into a Thunderbolt™ computer.

PCIe enclosures, storage, and external graphics
End customers can connect their computers to external GPUs, storage drives, and PCIe enclosures thanks to Thunderbolt™ 4's fast bandwidth. While PCIe connectivity is optional for USB 4 and not supported by USB 3, Thunderbolt™ 4 allows you to connect the widest range of devices.

Even on tiny and light notebooks, gamers can play at recommended visual settings and greater frame rates with external graphics. Rendering and exporting times can be greatly shortened by creators to increase output and productivity.

PCIe enclosures, storage, and external graphics

End customers can connect their computers to external GPUs, storage drives, and PCIe enclosures thanks to Thunderbolt™ 4's fast bandwidth. While PCIe connectivity is optional for USB 4 and not supported by USB 3, Thunderbolt™ 4 allows you to connect the widest range of devices.
  • Even on tiny and light notebooks, gamers can play at recommended visual settings and greater frame rates with external graphics. Rendering and exporting times can be greatly shortened by creators to increase output and productivity.
  • Gamers may now play large-file games straight from an external drive thanks to external storage, which frees up important PC storage space. For added peace of mind, creators may easily back up large video and photo files.
  • There are even more options available when an external PCIe enclosure is connected, including video capture cards.

Lightning® Four Cables

With Thunderbolt™ 4 cables, customers have greater configuration options for their workstations and gaming centres, as they can connect to USB and DisplayPort devices up to two metres in length.

PC-to-PC Communication

Computers with Thunderbolt™ support can be connected to one another at speeds greater than a 10 GB Ethernet connection to create a secure connection. Fast and simple file sharing is made possible via this connection, especially with huge files.

Windows 11's support for OS drivers

Microsoft brought Thunderbolt™ drivers from the firmware level and integrated them into Windows 11 with its release. Snap layouts in Windows 11 will also function with multiple 4K screens connected via Thunderbolt™.

Thunderbolt™ for Creating, Gaming, and Productivity

Thunderbolt™ technology will assist workers who require everyday productivity as well as gamers and content creators. With unified connectivity and high bandwidth in a single connection, this standard contributes to a clutter-free desktop. End users can quickly transport large files, activate the best possible display settings, and add necessary peripherals using docks, hubs, and daisy chains.

Source: Intel!

Supreme Court requests ED's answer about Sanjay Singh's appeal against his detention and arrest in the Delhi Excise Policy scandal

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Sanjay Singh and Supreme Court

In response to a plea filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh contesting his arrest and remand by the ED in the money-laundering case about the Delhi Excise Policy scam [Sanjay Singh vs Union of India and anr], the Supreme Court on Monday requested the Central government's and the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) response.

Singh has not submitted a bail request in this case, according to a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti.

"Why do you avoid doing that? Notice will be given, but you must file (standard bail plea). "I don't believe that requesting bail will prevent you from coming here for additional relief," Justice Khanna said.

The Court further stated that the Central government and the ED must file their responses to the petition by the week that starts on December 11.

Singh was also allowed by the judge to apply for bail before the relevant jurisdictional court.

Singh's plea contesting his arrest was denied by the Delhi High Court in October.

As per the High Court's statement, attributing political motivations to the ED might potentially affect the nation's reputation.

The ED searched Singh's home on October 4 and then took him into custody.
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.

He was first placed under ED custody on October 5 and kept there until October 10, which was then extended until October 13.

He was placed in judicial prison for a period of 14 days on October 13. Singh subsequently filed a motion with the High Court, claiming that the arrest was an improper use of the judicial system.

Due to the plea's rejection, the Supreme Court is currently considering this appeal.

Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi defended Singh before the Supreme Court today.

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 While Manish Sisodia, the former deputy chief minister of Delhi, was arrested in February 2023, Vijay Nair was taken into custody in September 2022.

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: The government claims it'might reach stranded workers in two and a half days if...'

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Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: A rescue operation for 41 stranded workers was halted on Sunday, November 19, while authorities focused on planning for the next step, which included using different methods to reach the men who had been trapped for many days. Here are the most recent developments in this story: 

1) According to a story published by the news agency PTI, officials stated a road to the top of the hill was created in a single day for excavating a vertical shaft down into the tunnel.

2) The Tehri Hydroelectric Development Corporation planned to start "micro tunnelling" Sunday night from the Barkot end of the Char Dham route's under-construction tunnel, a portion of which collapsed on November 12.

3) The American-made heavy-duty auger equipment faced a hard impediment after roughly 22 metres of boring into the wreckage of the collapsed 60-meter section from the Silkyara end, according to PTI. 

4) In addition, the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has commenced work on a vertical pipeline to provide critical products when the approach road to the top of the hill is completed.

5) The multi-pronged effort is the result of a series of setbacks, including a part of the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel collapsing the previous Sunday morning, barring the route out for workers finishing the night shift.

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6) On Sundays, Road, Transport, and Highways Secretary Anurag Jain stated that the government has launched a five-pronged action plan to rescue the 41 workers who have been stranded at the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi since November 12. 

7) Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari visited the collapsed tunnel site on Sunday and stated that digging horizontally through the rubble with a massive auger machine looked to be the best option. In two and a half days, he expected a breakthrough.

8) "The most important priority is to save the trapped workers and evacuate them as soon as possible." "Preparations are being made to restart the auger machine and resume tunnel drilling and pipe-laying," Gadkari added.

9) "Though I am no technical expert, horizontal digging appears to be the best option in the given circumstances." "If there are no obstacles, the auger machine could reach the trapped workers in two and a half days," he added.

10) In case a replacement was required, a comparable machine was dispatched from Indore. The vertical drilling equipment arriving next is too large to be transported by plane and will be transported to the site by road, according to officials.

Who is the underground specialist overseeing the rescue operation of the collapsed Uttarkashi tunnel, Professor Arnold Dix?

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Professor Arnold Dix has gained attention as a result of the collapse of the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on November 12, which trapped 41 workers. He is a well-known authority on disaster investigations and tunnel safety worldwide. Professor Dix is leading the intricate rescue effort with his experience, demonstrating his skill at handling difficult subterranean circumstances.

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Renowned for his knowledge of disaster response and tunnel safety, Professor Dix is the President of International Tunnelling Underground Space. His qualifications attest to his knowledge in this area. Dix plays a critical role in the current crisis. He is well-known for his ability to investigate technical details and have an intuitive understanding of the subtleties of each project.

Following the tunnel collapse, Dix emphasized the significance of careful planning and safety, noting that while the current situation appears promising, it still needs to be carefully evaluated to prevent additional risks. His method emphasizes the importance of carefully examining and analyzing every facet of these crucial operations.

There's a race against time for the rescue attempt, which involves ' micro tunnelling' and other creative tactics. A road has already been built to the top of the hill to facilitate the drilling of a vertical shaft that will allow workers who are trapped to be rescued. The difficulty of the process is demonstrated by the employment of American-made auger equipment that encountered difficulties when drilling through the trash.

The career of Professor Arnold Dix

Throughout his career, Professor Dix has received several honours, which attest to his important contributions to tunnel safety on a global scale. He was awarded the semi-annual Alan Neyland Australasian Tunnelling Society Award for achievement in tunnelling, with a focus on tunnel fire safety, in 2011.

His revolutionary efforts to improve tunnel fire safety have been acknowledged. In 2022, the National Fire Protection Association of the United States of America presented him with a Committee Service Award, recognising his ongoing and significant contributions to the development of tunnel safety norms and standards.


Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: PM Modi calls Uttarakhand CM, saying 'workers will be evacuated safely'

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PM Modi emphasized that the workers would be evacuated safely with mutual coordination between central and state agencies.

At least 41 workers have been stranded in the Silkyara tunnel since November 12th when a section collapsed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to discuss the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse and assured him that the central government would provide all necessary rescue equipment and resources. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to maintain the morale of the stranded workers and stated that the central government is providing the necessary rescue instruments and resources. He also assured that the workers will be evacuated securely thanks to the cooperation of national and state authorities.

The Prime Minister has met with Dhami three times to discuss the Silkyara tunnel rescue efforts. The Chief Minister has shared information on the workers stuck in the tunnel, who are receiving regular air supplies, nutritious food, and water. Dhami also updated him on the rescue activities, stating that all authorities cooperate and consult with professionals to carry out the rescue operations.

Dhami has inspected the location and is continuously keeping an eye on the rescue efforts. He emphasized that every effort is being made to get the workers out as soon as possible. He told PM Modi that in addition to a team from the Prime Minister's Office supervising rescue efforts, medical teams are positioned at the location.

This morning, large vehicles intended to aid in the rescue operation made their way to the Silkyara tunnel via the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri national highway. Neeraj Khanna, the Nodal Secretary, stated that the rescue team had been instructed to finish the operation as soon as possible. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has declared that the government's top priority is saving the trapped workers and getting them out as soon as possible.

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Why Delhi Has Said It Will Be Dry On November 19, the Day of the World Cup Final

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New Delhi: In anticipation of Team India's attempt to win their third ICC ODI World Cup championship when they play Australia in the World Cup 2023 final, Delhi has proclaimed Sunday to be a dry day. 

Due to Chhath Puja on Sunday, the national capital's liquor stores will be closed.

According to a formal directive released on Thursday by Commissioner (Excise) Krishna Mohan Uppu, all alcohol stores would remain closed on Sunday, Pratihar Shashthi, also known as Surya Shashti (Chhath Puja), is a dry day.

The people of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar celebrate Chhath, a well-known festival, as a way to honour the Sun.

On November 17 of this year, the four-day celebration got underway. During the final two days, believers give 'arghya' to the Sun God and fast.

The Delhi Excise Commissioner has the authority to declare days off on special occasions such as national holidays and the anniversaries of notable national figures. There is no payment to excise licence holders on dry days.

Earlier in the year, on March 8 (Holi), October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti), October 24 (Dussehra), and November 12 (Diwali), around 637 liquor outlets operated by four government organisations stayed closed.

The Delhi government's Excise department released a list indicating that Christmas (December 25) will be the next dry day.

On November 19, India and Australia will face off in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 final.

The game is set to start at 2:00 PM IST at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. 

India, who haven't won an international championship since the 2013 Champions Trophy, is going for their third ODI World Cup trophy, having won two previous ones in 1983 and 2011. Australia is going for a record-breaking sixth ICC ODI World Cup victory.


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