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National

Delhi' air quality borders 'severe' category

New Delhi: The national capital's overall air quality inched closer to the ''severe'' category on Thursday morning as pollution levels rose sharply after a marginal reduction, primarily due to calm winds and spike in farm fires. The city recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 392 at 10 am.

Train services not resumed in Punjab: Railways

The Railways on Thursday said train operations in Punjab remain suspended due to the ongoing agitation by farmers.

Govt releasing one lakh tonne of onion buffer stock: Tomar

Amid the soaring prices of onion, Union Agriculture Minister has said one lakh tonne of buffer stock of the key kitchen staple is being released by the government to provide relief to people.

Maha: Part of building collapses in Dombivli, none hurt

A portion of a two-storey building collapsed in Dombivli town of Maharashtra''s Thane district early Thursday morning, but none of its residents were hurt as they rushed out just in time, a civic official said.

International

Press, social media blocking serious charges against Biden: Trump

Washington: US Prez Donald Trump has accused both the mainstream and social media companies of blocking serious charges of corruption against his rival and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, saying the situation was causing America to experience suppression of the press.

Pakistani clerics give approval to Hindu temple construction

Pakistan''s state-run council of clerics, which advises the government on religious issues, gave its approval Wednesday to the construction of a new temple for minority Hindus, ruling Islamic law allows them a place of worship.

8 killed, 42 missing in landslides in typhoon-hit Vietnam

Landslides set off by Typhoon Molave killed at least eight people with 42 others missing in central Vietnam, state media said Thursday.

Trump admin proposes to scrap computerised lottery system to select H-1B visas

The Trump administration has proposed to scrap the computerised lottery system to grant H-1B work visas to foreign technology professionals and replace it with a wage-level-based selection process, a move that is expected to counter the downward pressure on the wages of US workers.

US official says UN has 'lack of curiosity' on Xinjiang

The United Nations is not doing enough to investigate reported abuses in China''s Xinjiang region against members of Muslim minority groups, the U.S. envoy for women''s issues said Thursday.

Business

Samsung reports record sales amid questions about future

The flood of obituaries for Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-Hee since his death over the weekend have mostly shared his most defining quote: Change everything except for your wife and children. Lee''s rant against what he saw as complacency during a senior management meeting in 1993 reflects the demanding leadership that helped the company grow from an obscure maker of cheap televisions into a technology giant.

Pidilite to acquire Huntsman Group's Indian subsidiary for Rs 2,100 cr

Pidilite Industries, the manufacturers of the popular Fevicol brand of adhesives, on Thursday agreed to acquire the US-based Huntsman Group''s Indian subsidiary for Rs 2,100 crore.

Entertainment

Kim Coates to lead indie 'Neon Lights'

Los Angeles: "Sons of Anarchy" alum Kim Coates will play the lead role in the psychological thriller "Neon Lights".

Jason Sudeikis-starrer 'Ted Lasso' gets early season 3 renewal

Comedy series "Ted Lasso", starring Jason Sudeikis in the titular role, has secured a third season order at Apple TV Plus.

'Brave New World' axed after single season

Streamer Peacock has cancelled the science fiction drama series ''Brave New World'', starring Alden Ehrenreich and Demi Moore, after its first season.

Sports

Suryakumar has burning desire to don India blue: Kieron Pollard

Abu Dhabi: Mumbai Indians skipper Kieron Pollard was effusive in his praise for Suryakumar Yadav and said the batsman is driven by a "burning desire" to don the India blue.

Chelsea beats Krasnodar 4-0 after flurry of late goals

Chelsea enjoyed its first match in front of fans in nearly eight months, beating Krasnodar 4-0 in the Champions League to spoil the Russian club''s home debut in the competition.

Messi, Barcelona ease past Juventus; Chelsea, Man U cruise

There was no Cristiano Ronaldo on the field and no fans in the stands to see Barcelona and Lionel Messi beat Juventus 2-0 away in the Champions League.

Suryakumar took it away from us: RCB head coach Katich

Suryakumar Yadav''s blistering knock pushed them out of the contest said Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach Simon Katich as his side lost to Mumbai Indians by five wickets. After restricting RCB to 164/6, courtesy effective death bowling led by lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Mumbai Indians rode on blistering unbeaten 79 off 43 balls by Suryakumar to overhaul the target on Wednesday.

Shastri urges Suryakumar Yadav to stay "strong and patient" after Australia snub

National coach Ravi Shastri has urged Suryakumar Yadav to "stay strong and patient" after the Mumbai Indians batsman impressed with an unbeaten 43-ball 79 in the IPL despite the heartbreak of being ignored for India''s tour of Australia.


GK Snapshots on 29 October 2020

1. 19th International Animation Day 2020: October 28

2. India Releases Commemorative Postage Stamp on 75th Anniversary of UN

3. India Post, US Postal Service Inked MoU for Electronic Exchange of Customs Data

4. 5 States to get Conservation Centres to protect vultures: Action Plan for Vulture Conservation 2020-2025

5. Kerala becomes First State in the country to Fix MSP for Vegetables

6. Third India- USA 2+2 Dialogue held in New Delhi on Oct 27, 2020

7. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla virtually Addresses Sixth BRICS Parliamentary Forum

8. Pakistan to Remain on Grey List of Global Terror Financing Watchdog: FATF

9. GHE of India Won the 2020 UN Global Climate Action Awards

10. Indian Cricketer Rohit Sharma Becomes Brand Ambassador of Dr Trust

11. Tamil Nadu Govt Implements Smart Black Board Scheme in 80,000 Govt Schools