TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. The Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 are scheduled on 20 November. The voting for 288 seats in the state will be conducted in a single phase and the counting of votes will be held on 23 November.
2. In Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday on November 20 for all employees working in businesses and offices within BMC limits to ensure that people can cast their votes.
3. The 2024 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly election second phase. Total 38 seats in the second phase. Election is scheduled to be held on 20 November 2024 to elect all 81 member
4. Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Kailash Gahlot has resigned from the party.
5. Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada is being observed by educational institutions across the country to mark the legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The nationwide celebration honours India’s rich tribal heritage and the contributions of tribal communities.
6. The Telangana State government has decided to provide 100% exemption from road tax and registration fees for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the State. The new EV policy will come into force from today (Monday). Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the new policy was expected to give a major boost to the adoption of electric vehicles across Telangana.
7. Telangana topped the country in paddy production during the Kharif season, recording a yield of 153 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) from 66.77 lakh acres, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced on Sunday.
8. The National People’s Party (NPP) has withdrawn support to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in Manipur. The party has seven MLAs in the 60-member Manipur Assembly.
9. PM Modi has paid homage to Balasaheb Thackeray on his death anniversary. In his message, he said Balasaheb Thackeray was a visionary, who championed the cause of Maharashtra’s development and the empowerment of Marathi people.
10. The weather department forecasted very dense fog conditions will prevail in night and early morning hours over Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, Delhi, West Rajasthan.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. Stage-4 restrictions under Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for stricter anti-pollution measures will be enforced in the entire Delhi-NCR from today. Under GRAP-4, the entry of heavy vehicles from other states will be banned in Delhi. However, trucks carrying essential commodities and providing essential services will be allowed.
2. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in Manipur with senior officials in New Delhi. The situation in the state has remained fragile for the past few days. Armed miscreants from both communities in the state have been indulging in violence, leading to loss of life and disruption of public order.
3. Words like ‘Bhangi’, ‘Neech’, ‘Bhikhari’, ‘Mangani’ (‘beggar, lowly person etc.) are not caste names and their use do not warrant charges under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (SC/ST Act), held the Rajasthan High Court recently.
4. The customer care service of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received a bomb threat, with the caller claiming to be the CEO of the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The threat, which was promptly reported to the authorities, has been deemed a hoax by the Mumbai Police, who have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
5. Six persons were injured in an overnight clash between two groups of people at Beldanga in Murshidabad in West Bengal.
6. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of India has intensified its efforts to apprehend Haji Salim, a notorious drug trafficker known as the “Lord of Drugs,” following significant drug seizures linked to his operations. This crackdown is part of Operation Sagar Manthan, initiated under the directives of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
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FINANCE
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Kantara: Chapter 1, the highly anticipated sequel from Hombale Films, will release on October 2, 2025, during Dussehra.
Kantara: Chapter 1, the highly anticipated sequel from Hombale Films, will release on October 2, 2025, during Dussehra.
The wait is finally over. Hombale Films has announced that Kantara: Chapter 1, one of the most eagerly anticipated Kannada films, will hit theaters on October 2, 2025, coinciding with the festive occasion of Dussehra.
2. Diljit Dosanjh criticised the Telangana government for censoring his songs, while international artists performing in the city face no such restrictions.
Diljit Dosanjh recently took a jab at the Telangana government after receiving a notice that prevented him from performing songs promoting alcohol, drugs, or violence during his concert in Hyderabad. In response, the singer altered the lyrics of some of his tracks.
3. Actress Nayanthara vs Actor Dhanush Controversy: Several Tamil actresses such as Shruti Haasan and Aishwarya Rajesh, who have worked with Dhanush, have reacted to Nayanthara’s explosive open letter to Dhanush. On Saturday, Nayanthara rocked the Tamil film industry after she called out Dhanush. The actress said Dhanush, who had produced Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, has sued her for Rs 10 Cr for using a behind-the-scenes footage in her upcoming documentary. Her statement shed light on the struggles she has been facing while procurring permissions from the actor.
In the statement, she took a jibe at him as well, seemingly calling him a hypocrite. The letter has gone viral and several actresses who have worked with Dhanush have reacted to the same.
4. The world’s most recognised beauty pageant, Miss Universe 2024, has its winner as Victoria Kjaer Theilvig. Along with her win, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig made history for Denmark, as it’s the first-ever victory of the country in the 73rd year of the beauty pageant.
The 21-year-old beauty queen bested 125 hopeful contestants to win the 2024 Miss Universe crown. The beauty pageant took place at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
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DEFENCE News
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1. Army chief General Dwivedi to visit Nepal beginning November 20 to boost defence ties
Key focus of the visit would be on resolving Nepali Gorkhas’ recruitment issue. 🇳🇵Nepal government has halted Gorkhas’ recruitment into Indian Army since launch of Agnipath scheme.
2. Defence Research and Development Organisation, DRDO has conducted a successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on 16 November 2024.
3. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence recently reviewed the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) role in enhancing coastal security. This review comes in the context of increasing maritime security threats, including illegal fishing, smuggling, and human trafficking.
4. The Indian Navy is set to conduct a significant operational demonstration, known as ‘Op Demo’, at Blue Flag Beach in Puri, Odisha, on 4 December 2024. This event coincides with Navy Day and will feature an impressive display of 40 aircraft and 25 warships, showcasing the Navy’s maritime capabilities and operational strength.
18 Nov(Monday)
Vedic Ritu/ Sharad
Drik Ritu : Hemant (Autumn)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month : Agrahayana 3, (Purnimanta)
Kartika 17 (Amanta)
Nakshatra:Mrigashirsha (up to 3:49 pm)Ardra
Tithi : Tritiya (up to 6:56 pm)Chaturthi
Rahu : 08:07 AM – 09:29 AM
Yamaganda: 10:50 AM – 12:11 PM
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