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Economic Times | 05 Nov, 2022 | 02:36PM IST
Tata Motors News LIVE Updates: Tata Motors to hike prices of passenger vehicles
Tata Motors News LIVE Updates: Automobile major Tata Motors Ltd on Saturday said it will be increasing the prices of its passenger vehicles effective from November 7.
The passenger car segment is logging good monthly growth for the industry players.
While Tata Motors did not specify the model wise price hike, it said the weighted average increase will be 0.9 per cent depending on the variant and the model.
"The company has been absorbing a significant portion of the increa sed costs but the steep rise in overall input costs has compelled it to pass on some proportion through this minimal price hike," Tata Motors said.
The passenger car segment is logging good monthly growth for the industry players.
While Tata Motors did not specify the model wise price hike, it said the weighted average increase will be 0.9 per cent depending on the variant and the model.
"The company has been absorbing a significant portion of the increa sed costs but the steep rise in overall input costs has compelled it to pass on some proportion through this minimal price hike," Tata Motors said.
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Jitan Manjhi stokes fresh controversy, BJP alleges hurt to Hindu sentiments
Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi landed in a fresh controversy on Saturday when he said Dalits have been treated like "slaves" by Hindu society, especially by the priestly class which treated them as untouchables. Manjhi, who heads Hindustani Awam Morcha, a constituent of the ruling "Mahagathbandhan", made the remarks while predicting a comfortable win for candidates of the RJD in by-polls to Mokama and Gopalganj assembly seats, results of which will be declared on Sunday.
North Korea fires missiles into sea amid US-S Korea drills
South Korea's military says North Korea has fired four short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, adding to its barrage of weapons demonstrations this week that has raised tensions in the region. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Saturday that the missiles flew around 130 kilometers (80 miles) toward the North's western sea.
Iran acknowledges sending drones to Russia for first time
Iran's foreign minister on Saturday acknowledged for the first time that his country has supplied Russia with drones, insisting the transfer came before Moscow's war on Ukraine that has seen the Iranian-made drones divebombing Kyiv.
The comments by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian come after months of confusing messaging from Iran about the weapons shipment, as Russia sends the drones slamming into Ukrainian energy infrastructure and civilian targets.
“We gave a limited number of drones to Russia months before the Ukraine war,” Amirabdollahian told reporters after a meeting in Tehran.
The comments by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian come after months of confusing messaging from Iran about the weapons shipment, as Russia sends the drones slamming into Ukrainian energy infrastructure and civilian targets.
“We gave a limited number of drones to Russia months before the Ukraine war,” Amirabdollahian told reporters after a meeting in Tehran.
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka opt to bat against England
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and opted to bat against England in a crucial Group 1, Super-12 encounter at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
England would be looking to register a win against the Asia Champions to secure a place in the semi-finals. A loss will see them flying back to the United Kingdom.
Sri Lanka on the other hand will look to live up to their tag of being the Asian Champions after having blown hot and cold throughout the tournament.
England would be looking to register a win against the Asia Champions to secure a place in the semi-finals. A loss will see them flying back to the United Kingdom.
Sri Lanka on the other hand will look to live up to their tag of being the Asian Champions after having blown hot and cold throughout the tournament.
At least 10 shops gutted in fire on Mumbai's Fashion Street, nobody injured
At least 10 shops located on the Fashion Street, a roadside apparel market in south Mumbai, were gutted in a fire on Saturday afternoon, but nobody was injured in the incident, a civic official said.
The fire broke out in one of the shops on the Fashion Street near Churchgate around 1 pm, and soon spread to some of its adjoining stores, he said.
"After the fire brigade was alerted about the incident, six fire engines were rushed to the spot," the official said, adding that the blaze was extinguished in around 15 minutes.
The fire broke out in one of the shops on the Fashion Street near Churchgate around 1 pm, and soon spread to some of its adjoining stores, he said.
"After the fire brigade was alerted about the incident, six fire engines were rushed to the spot," the official said, adding that the blaze was extinguished in around 15 minutes.
Pakistan's economic condition worsens as default on borrowing spikes
Pakistan's economy is in shambles as its default on borrowing is increasing amid varied factors affecting the country's backbone including floods, depreciating currency, and the country's risk of credit default swap.
The country's risk of default, measured by the 5-year credit default swap (CDS), touched 52.8 per cent recently, a 13-year high, indicating that foreign investors are losing faith in Islamabad's ability to honour its repayment obligations, reported Financial Post.
Pakistan needs to change its focus from political bickering to economic reforms as the Pak economy is not picking up despite the IMF programme of revival and release of USD 1.27 billion tranches.
The country's risk of default, measured by the 5-year credit default swap (CDS), touched 52.8 per cent recently, a 13-year high, indicating that foreign investors are losing faith in Islamabad's ability to honour its repayment obligations, reported Financial Post.
Pakistan needs to change its focus from political bickering to economic reforms as the Pak economy is not picking up despite the IMF programme of revival and release of USD 1.27 billion tranches.
G7 to establish coordination mechanism to help Ukraine
The Group of Seven countries (G7) on Friday (local time) agreed to establish a coordination mechanism to help Ukraine with critical energy and water infrastructure amid Russian attacks on the power grid that have caused widespread blackouts."Today we establish a G7 coordination mechanism to help Ukraine repair, restore and defend its critical energy and water infrastructure," read G7 Foreign Ministers' statement.Germany is held a two-day meeting in the western German town of Muenster to discuss Russia's Feb 24 invasion of Ukraine, Iran's deepening military alignment with Moscow over the war as well as China's growing assertiveness.
Kerala becomes first state to introduce uniform gold price based on bank rate
Kerala becomes the first state in India to launch uniform gold price based on the bank rate. The decision to introduce uniform price on 916 purity 22 carat gold has been taken at a meeting between officials of Malabar Gold and Diamonds, one of the largest gold and diamond retail chains in the country and key members of All Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association which sets the board rate for gold.
US to fly supersonic bomber in show of force against North Korea
The United States will fly a supersonic bomber over ally South Korea as part of a massive combined aerial exercise involving hundreds of warplanes, in a show of force meant to intimidate North Korea over its barrage of ballistic missile tests this week that has escalated tensions in the region.
South Korea's Defense Ministry said at least one B-1B bomber will participate on the last day of a joint U.S.-South Korea air force exercise that wraps up Saturday. South Korean and U.S. military officials didn't immediately provide more details.
South Korea's Defense Ministry said at least one B-1B bomber will participate on the last day of a joint U.S.-South Korea air force exercise that wraps up Saturday. South Korean and U.S. military officials didn't immediately provide more details.
15 killed in Russia cafe blaze after flare gun discharged
A fire in a cafe in the Russian city of Kostroma killed 15 people on Saturday, emergency said.
The blaze erupted in the early hours after someone apparently used a flare gun during a dispute, authorities said.
Rescuers were able to evacuate 250 people. Kostroma is located roughly 340 kilometers (210 miles) north of Moscow.
The blaze erupted in the early hours after someone apparently used a flare gun during a dispute, authorities said.
Rescuers were able to evacuate 250 people. Kostroma is located roughly 340 kilometers (210 miles) north of Moscow.
Tata Motors hikes passenger vehicle prices
Tata Motors on Saturday said it has increased prices of its passenger vehicles with effect from November 7.
The weighted average increase will be 0.9 per cent, depending on the variant and model, the auto major said in a statement.
The company has been absorbing a significant portion of the increased costs but the steep rise in overall input costs has compelled it to pass on some proportion through this minimal price hike, it added.
The weighted average increase will be 0.9 per cent, depending on the variant and model, the auto major said in a statement.
The company has been absorbing a significant portion of the increased costs but the steep rise in overall input costs has compelled it to pass on some proportion through this minimal price hike, it added.
Tata Motors hikes passenger vehicle prices
Tata Motors on Saturday said it has increased prices of its passenger vehicles with effect from November 7.
The weighted average increase will be 0.9 per cent, depending on the variant and model, the auto major said in a statement.
The company has been absorbing a significant portion of the increased costs but the steep rise in overall input costs has compelled it to pass on some proportion through this minimal price hike, it added.
The weighted average increase will be 0.9 per cent, depending on the variant and model, the auto major said in a statement.
The company has been absorbing a significant portion of the increased costs but the steep rise in overall input costs has compelled it to pass on some proportion through this minimal price hike, it added.
PM Modi visits Radha Soami Satsang in Punjab, meets with dera chief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the Radha Soami Satsang Beas dera in Punjab and met with its head Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon Punjab Cabinet Minister Brahm Shankar Jimpa received the prime minister at the airport.
Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar Janjua and DGP Gaurav Yadav were also present on the occasion.
PM Modi had met the dera chief in Delhi early this year in February ahead of the Punjab assembly elections.
Earlier on Friday, PM Modi tweeted, "Tomorrow, 5th November I will have the honour of visiting the Radha Soami Satsang Beas. Under the leadership of Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon Ji, the RSSB is at the forefront of numerous community service efforts."
Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar Janjua and DGP Gaurav Yadav were also present on the occasion.
PM Modi had met the dera chief in Delhi early this year in February ahead of the Punjab assembly elections.
Earlier on Friday, PM Modi tweeted, "Tomorrow, 5th November I will have the honour of visiting the Radha Soami Satsang Beas. Under the leadership of Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon Ji, the RSSB is at the forefront of numerous community service efforts."
One dead, dozens hurt as tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma
Tornadoes tore through parts of Texas and Oklahoma on Friday, killing at least one person, injuring two dozens others and leaving dozens of homes and buildings in ruins.
Tornadoes hit hard in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, in the southeastern corner of the state. Cody McDaniel, the county's emergency manager, confirmed one death although he didn't immediately provide details.
The small town of Idabel saw a church, medical center and a school torn apart.
“There was total destruction on the south and east sides of Idabel,” Steven Carter, an emergency management coordinator for McCurtain County, told the Texarkana Gazette.
Tornadoes hit hard in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, in the southeastern corner of the state. Cody McDaniel, the county's emergency manager, confirmed one death although he didn't immediately provide details.
The small town of Idabel saw a church, medical center and a school torn apart.
“There was total destruction on the south and east sides of Idabel,” Steven Carter, an emergency management coordinator for McCurtain County, told the Texarkana Gazette.
MS Dhoni moves Madras HC seeking criminal contempt proceedings
Former Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has filed before the Madras High Court, a criminal contempt of court plea against Indian Police Service (IPS) officer G Sampath Kumar for allegedly making remarks against the Supreme Court on the issue relating to the Indian Premier League (IPL) betting case.
The former cricketer also sought compensation of Rs 100 crore from the officer for making match-fixing allegations against him. The case was listed on Friday, however, it could not be heard and is likely to be heard on Tuesday.
Kumar had investigated the 2013 IPL spot-fixing and betting cases.
The court had restrained, in 2014, Sampath Kumar from passing any remarks against MS Dhoni.
The former cricketer also sought compensation of Rs 100 crore from the officer for making match-fixing allegations against him. The case was listed on Friday, however, it could not be heard and is likely to be heard on Tuesday.
Kumar had investigated the 2013 IPL spot-fixing and betting cases.
The court had restrained, in 2014, Sampath Kumar from passing any remarks against MS Dhoni.
Croatia soccer body fined by UEFA for racist fan incidents
Croatia's soccer federation was punished by UEFA for "racist and discriminatory behavior” by fans at the team's last game before traveling to the World Cup.
UEFA did not specify the incidents at Croatia's 3-1 win at Austria in the Nations League in September, which were reported to be insults directed by fans at the federation and far-right chants.
UEFA ordered a section of the stadium to be closed when Croatia hosts Wales in March to open their 2024 European Championship qualifying group.
UEFA did not specify the incidents at Croatia's 3-1 win at Austria in the Nations League in September, which were reported to be insults directed by fans at the federation and far-right chants.
UEFA ordered a section of the stadium to be closed when Croatia hosts Wales in March to open their 2024 European Championship qualifying group.
After Habibganj and Hoshangabad, few more areas to be renamed in Bhopal
A year after the Madhya Pradesh government renamed Bhopal's Habibganj railway station as Rani Kamlapati, the process to rechristen other localities in the city has begun.
At least three localities, including a hill area - Lal Ghati where Bhopal's central jail is located, will be renamed.
Two other areas of the capital city which would go through the same process are Halalpur bus stand and Halal Pur colony. A proposal in this regard has been unanimously approved by Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC).
At least three localities, including a hill area - Lal Ghati where Bhopal's central jail is located, will be renamed.
Two other areas of the capital city which would go through the same process are Halalpur bus stand and Halal Pur colony. A proposal in this regard has been unanimously approved by Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC).
RSS postpones November 6 events in Tamil Nadu
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has decided to postpone its scheduled route marches and other events scheduled for November 6 and appeal against a single judge order of the Madras High Court granting permission for the events with conditions.
A Sangh source on Saturday confirmed that the organisation has decided to postpone the route marches and public meetings, which were allowed by the High Court to be held in 44 locations across Tamil Nadu, as against the 50 it wanted to.
The single judge bench of Justice G K Ilanthiraiyan had on Friday permitted the RSS to take out route marches and hold public meetings at 44 places in Tamil Nadu on November 6 subject to certain conditions.
A Sangh source on Saturday confirmed that the organisation has decided to postpone the route marches and public meetings, which were allowed by the High Court to be held in 44 locations across Tamil Nadu, as against the 50 it wanted to.
The single judge bench of Justice G K Ilanthiraiyan had on Friday permitted the RSS to take out route marches and hold public meetings at 44 places in Tamil Nadu on November 6 subject to certain conditions.
Shalimar LTT Express catches fire near Nashik
A fire broke out in the luggage compartment of Shalimar LTT Express near Nashik in Maharashtra, said officials on Saturday.
The Central Railways informed that the incident occurred at 8.43 am and the passenger bogies have remained unaffected by the fire.
"A fire was reported in the luggage compartment of Shalimar LTT Express near Nashik. The luggage compartment detached from the train. Passenger bogies unaffected," said Central Railway.
The Central Railways informed that the incident occurred at 8.43 am and the passenger bogies have remained unaffected by the fire.
"A fire was reported in the luggage compartment of Shalimar LTT Express near Nashik. The luggage compartment detached from the train. Passenger bogies unaffected," said Central Railway.
Landslides and floods kill seven in eastern Venezuela
Landslides and floods caused by heavy rains have killed at least seven people in the coastal state of Anzoategui in eastern Venezuela, regional authorities announced on Friday.
Six bodies were found in the city of Puerto La Cruz, and another, that of a child, in the nearby town of Guanta, said state governor Luis Marcano.
"The whole hill fell down... We are all affected," said Richar Vardagreda, a resident of Puerto La Cruz.
Six bodies were found in the city of Puerto La Cruz, and another, that of a child, in the nearby town of Guanta, said state governor Luis Marcano.
"The whole hill fell down... We are all affected," said Richar Vardagreda, a resident of Puerto La Cruz.
India's first voter dies in Himachal Pradesh
India's first voter Shyam Saran Negi died on Saturday morning at his residence in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur. He was over 100 years old.
On November 3, Negi had cast his vote through postal ballot for the state's Assembly polls, the Election Commission said.
The EC mourned Negi's demise and said he had great faith in democracy.
On November 3, Negi had cast his vote through postal ballot for the state's Assembly polls, the Election Commission said.
The EC mourned Negi's demise and said he had great faith in democracy.
PFI ban: Delhi court grants interim bail to one accused
A Delhi court has granted interim bail to one accused for a period of 60 days on the grounds of the pregnancy of his wife and noted that the scheduled delivery is in mid-November.
The accused Sayed Shallauddin was arrested last month by Delhi Police in PFI related case registered under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Additional Sessions Judge Sanjay Khanagwal on Friday while granting interim bail noted that the verification report of the investigation office revealed that the wife of the applicant/accused is pregnant and the delivery is expected on November 16/17, 2022.
The accused Sayed Shallauddin was arrested last month by Delhi Police in PFI related case registered under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Additional Sessions Judge Sanjay Khanagwal on Friday while granting interim bail noted that the verification report of the investigation office revealed that the wife of the applicant/accused is pregnant and the delivery is expected on November 16/17, 2022.
1,082 fresh COVID-19 cases in India
India's coronavirus tally climbed to 4,46,59,447 on Saturday with 1,082 fresh infections, while the number of active cases declined to 15,200, according to Union health ministry data.
The toll due to the viral infection climbed to 5,30,486 with seven fatalities, including two deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.
The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.78 per cent, according to the ministry's website.
A decrease of 505 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.
The toll due to the viral infection climbed to 5,30,486 with seven fatalities, including two deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.
The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.78 per cent, according to the ministry's website.
A decrease of 505 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.
ED arrests Abbas Ansari, SBSP MLA and son of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, in money laundering case
Italian climate activists throws pea soup at Van Gogh's 'The Sower' painting in Rome
On Friday, Italian Climate activists threw pea soup over Vincent Van Gogh's 'The Sower' painting at the Kroeller-Mueller museum in the Netherlands.
According to the New York Post, four women who belonged to the environmental group Ultima Generazione (Last Generation) directed the stunt and shouted slogans against global warming and fossil fuels.
"These issues should be on the front pages of the news channels and political agendas every minute, but are instead only addressed with 'scandalous' actions like the one this morning," the group said in a statement, the New York Post reported.
Previously, in London, environmental protestors from the group Just Stop Oil threw tomato soup on Van Gogh's 'The Sunflowers' painting at London's National Gallery.
According to the New York Post, four women who belonged to the environmental group Ultima Generazione (Last Generation) directed the stunt and shouted slogans against global warming and fossil fuels.
"These issues should be on the front pages of the news channels and political agendas every minute, but are instead only addressed with 'scandalous' actions like the one this morning," the group said in a statement, the New York Post reported.
Previously, in London, environmental protestors from the group Just Stop Oil threw tomato soup on Van Gogh's 'The Sunflowers' painting at London's National Gallery.
IT raids continue for Day 2 at Congress MLA Kumar Jaimangal Singh's residence
: Income Tax raids continued for the second consecutive day at the residence of Congress MLA Kumar Jaimangal Singh in Ranchi.The IT department officials could be seen at the Congress leader's residence.The raids were conducted after chief minister Hemant Soren sought three weeks' time from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to appear before the agency for questioning in the illegal mining case.
India's active COVID-19 cases have come down to 15,200 from 15,705
Anupriya Patel reelected Apna Dal (Sonelal) president
Unanimously reelected as president of the Apna Dal (Sonelal), Union minister Anupriya Patel has said she will never retreat from the path of fighting for social justice irrespective of the challenges, including those from "own people".
The Apna Dal (S) is a constituent member of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and is part of the BJP governments at the Centre as well as in Uttar Pradesh.
Patel was chosen as party president at its one-day national convention here on Friday, the first after Apna Dal (S) was recognised by the Election Commission as a state-level party.
Senior party leader Jawahar Lal Patel, the chief election officer for the party presidential election, said Anupriya Patel was the lone candidate for the post and the house unanimously chose her as president once again.
The Apna Dal (S) is a constituent member of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and is part of the BJP governments at the Centre as well as in Uttar Pradesh.
Patel was chosen as party president at its one-day national convention here on Friday, the first after Apna Dal (S) was recognised by the Election Commission as a state-level party.
Senior party leader Jawahar Lal Patel, the chief election officer for the party presidential election, said Anupriya Patel was the lone candidate for the post and the house unanimously chose her as president once again.
Storms rip through parts of Texas, causing injuries, damage
Storms ripped through parts of Texas on Friday, flattening homes and toppling trees, with local officials in one county reporting at least two dozen people injured.
One community hit hard was Powderly, Texas, near the border with Oklahoma and about 120 miles (193 kilometers) northeast of Dallas.
Randi Johnson, chief of the Powderly Volunteer Fire Department, told The Paris News newspaper that she wasn't aware anyone had been killed but knew of injuries.
One community hit hard was Powderly, Texas, near the border with Oklahoma and about 120 miles (193 kilometers) northeast of Dallas.
Randi Johnson, chief of the Powderly Volunteer Fire Department, told The Paris News newspaper that she wasn't aware anyone had been killed but knew of injuries.
Had 'no role' in disqualification of Azam Khan, says UP Assembly Speaker
Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana has said he had "no role" in the disqualification of Samajwadi Party MLA Azam Khan following his conviction in a hate speech case, dismissing RLD president Jayant Chaudhary's charge of bias.
In a letter to Chaudhary on Friday, Mahana said, "At the level of Speaker, no decision to cancel any membership is taken in the event of any member being punished by the court."
A copy of the letter went viral on social media.
Mahana could not be reached for his comments on the matter, but sources in the assembly secretariat confirmed that the letter had been sent to Chaudhary.
Chaudhary had written to the speaker on October 29 recording his concerns over the prompt disqualification of Khan.
In his letter, the Rajya Sabha member wrote, "The membership of senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan has been cancelled with immediate effect by your office taking a quick decision in the hate speech verdict by the special MP-MLA court."
In a letter to Chaudhary on Friday, Mahana said, "At the level of Speaker, no decision to cancel any membership is taken in the event of any member being punished by the court."
A copy of the letter went viral on social media.
Mahana could not be reached for his comments on the matter, but sources in the assembly secretariat confirmed that the letter had been sent to Chaudhary.
Chaudhary had written to the speaker on October 29 recording his concerns over the prompt disqualification of Khan.
In his letter, the Rajya Sabha member wrote, "The membership of senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan has been cancelled with immediate effect by your office taking a quick decision in the hate speech verdict by the special MP-MLA court."
Russia, China block plans for Antarctic marine protections
Russia and China have again blocked plans supported by the European Union, the United States and 23 other nations to protect three vast stretches of ocean around Antarctica from most fishing.
But conservationists said there were some positives from a two-week international meeting on the future of Antarctica's pristine waters that concluded in Australia late Friday.
Those included an agreement on new protections for krill fishing and a commitment to meet in Chile next year to further discuss the proposal for the new marine protected areas, which combined would cover a swath of ocean larger than India.
But conservationists said there were some positives from a two-week international meeting on the future of Antarctica's pristine waters that concluded in Australia late Friday.
Those included an agreement on new protections for krill fishing and a commitment to meet in Chile next year to further discuss the proposal for the new marine protected areas, which combined would cover a swath of ocean larger than India.
Pelosi makes first public remarks since husband's assault
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in her first public appearance since the brutal attack on her husband, rallied grassroots activists Friday, saying the midterm elections for control of Congress are a fight for democracy and “very winnable.”
“People say to me, What can I do to make you feel better?' I say: Vote!'” Pelosi told those on the call.
“I believe that this race is very winnable,” Pelosi said.
Her voice cracked at times as she said of her husband's recovery, "It's going to be a long haul.”
Pelosi thanked those on a video call for the outpouring of support for Paul Pelosi, 82, who suffered a fractured skull and other injuries after an intruder broke into their San Francisco home late last week and bludgeoned him with a hammer in what authorities say was an intentional and political attack.
“People say to me, What can I do to make you feel better?' I say: Vote!'” Pelosi told those on the call.
“I believe that this race is very winnable,” Pelosi said.
Her voice cracked at times as she said of her husband's recovery, "It's going to be a long haul.”
Pelosi thanked those on a video call for the outpouring of support for Paul Pelosi, 82, who suffered a fractured skull and other injuries after an intruder broke into their San Francisco home late last week and bludgeoned him with a hammer in what authorities say was an intentional and political attack.
Nike splits with Kyrie Irving amid antisemitism fallout
The shoe giant announced Friday night that it will halt its relationship with the Brooklyn guard, who has been suspended by the Nets for what the team called a repeated failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”The Nets made that move Thursday, and a day later, Nike made its decision as well.“At Nike, we believe there is no place for hate speech and we condemn any form of antisemitism," the Beaverton, Oregon-based company said. “To that end, we've made the decision to suspend our relationship with Kyrie Irving effective immediately and will no longer launch the Kyrie 8."
Five Indian-Americans in race for US Congress in mid-term polls
Five Indian-Americans are in race for the US House of Representatives when the country goes for its mid-term polls on November 8.
If the pollsters and opinions of political pundits are any indication, Indian-Americans are likely to have a 100 per cent strike rate for the House of Representatives. The four incumbents – Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal - are likely to be re-elected. All four are from the Democratic party.
Adding to the so-called Samosa Caucus of Indian-Americans in the House of Representatives would be entrepreneur and businessman Shri Thanedar, who is seeking his election from the 13th Congressional District of Michigan.
If the pollsters and opinions of political pundits are any indication, Indian-Americans are likely to have a 100 per cent strike rate for the House of Representatives. The four incumbents – Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal - are likely to be re-elected. All four are from the Democratic party.
Adding to the so-called Samosa Caucus of Indian-Americans in the House of Representatives would be entrepreneur and businessman Shri Thanedar, who is seeking his election from the 13th Congressional District of Michigan.
Congress announces first list of 43 candidates for Gujarat
The opposition Congress on Friday announced its first list of 43 candidates for the Gujarat Assembly elections, fielding Rajya Sabha MP Amee Yagnik from the Ghatlodia constituency which is currently held by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
Senior leader and former party MLA Arjun Modhwadia has been nominated from the Porbandar seat, which he had lost to the BJP's Babu Bokhiriya in 2012 and 2017.
Yagnik has been chosen to fight from Ahmedabad's Ghatlodia seat, currently held by Chief Minister Patel.
Of the 43 seats for which the opposition party has declared its candidates, only one seat, Jhalod (ST) of Dahod district, is currently held by it.
Senior leader and former party MLA Arjun Modhwadia has been nominated from the Porbandar seat, which he had lost to the BJP's Babu Bokhiriya in 2012 and 2017.
Yagnik has been chosen to fight from Ahmedabad's Ghatlodia seat, currently held by Chief Minister Patel.
Of the 43 seats for which the opposition party has declared its candidates, only one seat, Jhalod (ST) of Dahod district, is currently held by it.
Imran Khan's supporters hold nationwide protests
Angry supporters of Imran Khan took to the streets across Pakistan after Friday prayers to protest against the assassination bid on the ousted prime minister who, in a dramatic address to the nation from a hospital, vowed to resume his march to Islamabad demanding fresh general elections.
While Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party insisted that Thursday's attack was a "prelude to a well-thought-out conspiracy" to assassinate their leader, the federal government has asked the PTI-led Punjab provincial government to constitute a high-level joint investigation team (JIT) for a thorough probe to bring facts to light.
Khan, 70, suffered bullet injuries in the right leg when two gunmen fired at him on Thursday in the Wazirabad area of Punjab province, where he was leading a protest march against the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
While Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party insisted that Thursday's attack was a "prelude to a well-thought-out conspiracy" to assassinate their leader, the federal government has asked the PTI-led Punjab provincial government to constitute a high-level joint investigation team (JIT) for a thorough probe to bring facts to light.
Khan, 70, suffered bullet injuries in the right leg when two gunmen fired at him on Thursday in the Wazirabad area of Punjab province, where he was leading a protest march against the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Closest known black hole to Earth spotted by astronomers
Astronomers have discovered the closest known black hole to Earth, just 1,600 light-years away.
Scientists reported Friday that this black hole is 10 times more massive than our sun. And it's three times closer than the previous record-holder.
It was identified by observing the motion of its companion star, which orbits the black hole at about the same distance as Earth orbits the sun.
The black hole was initially identified using the European Space Agency's Gaia spacecraft, said Kareem El-Badry of the Harvard-Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics.
Scientists reported Friday that this black hole is 10 times more massive than our sun. And it's three times closer than the previous record-holder.
It was identified by observing the motion of its companion star, which orbits the black hole at about the same distance as Earth orbits the sun.
The black hole was initially identified using the European Space Agency's Gaia spacecraft, said Kareem El-Badry of the Harvard-Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics.
Farmers protest in Kendrapara demanding water for irrigating fields
Farmers in Odisha's Kendrapara district protested on Friday, demanding water for irrigating their fields.
They blocked the Kendrapara-Gandakhia Road at Ayeba Chhack, stating that many villages in Kendrapara block were not receiving water for agriculture.
Farmers in Kendrapara, Pattamundai, Jamboo and Marsaghai get water from the canals in October to grow black grams, green grams, potatoes, sugar canes and vegetables. However, this year the thin flow of water in the canals has caused an alarm, said Madhab Das, the vice-president of the district unit of Krusaka Sabha.
They blocked the Kendrapara-Gandakhia Road at Ayeba Chhack, stating that many villages in Kendrapara block were not receiving water for agriculture.
Farmers in Kendrapara, Pattamundai, Jamboo and Marsaghai get water from the canals in October to grow black grams, green grams, potatoes, sugar canes and vegetables. However, this year the thin flow of water in the canals has caused an alarm, said Madhab Das, the vice-president of the district unit of Krusaka Sabha.
