Wine Merchants Demand Action as Karnataka Excise Minister Faces Corruption Allegations

The Karnataka Wine Merchants’ Association has accused state Excise Minister RB Thimmapur and his department of widespread corruption, including bribery for officer transfers and the illegal issuance of liquor licenses. A letter sent to top officials claims that Rs 16 crore was collected for transfers and that up to 1,000 illegal licenses were granted, generating hundreds of crores in corruption.

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Mumbai Candidate’s Appeal Rejected for Late Submission of Election Documents

The Bombay High Court rejected Aakifahmed Dafedar's challenge against the rejection of his nomination for the Bandra West seat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The court said Dafedar submitted his nomination late and didn’t provide key information, including details about his criminal record and financial status.

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IndiGo Co-Founder Rakesh Gangwal Becomes Southwest Airlines Chairman

Rakesh Gangwal, billionaire and co-founder of IndiGo, has been named the new Chairman of Southwest Airlines. Gangwal, who joined the airline's board in July, also bought $108 million worth of Southwest shares. His appointment comes after Southwest settled its issues with Elliott Investment Management, one of its biggest shareholders. Gangwal plans to work with the airline’s management team to improve its financial performance.

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NASA: 190-Foot Asteroid Passed Toward Earth Today

NASA has issued a warning about asteroid 2024 UT7, which is 190 feet wide and will pass dangerously close to Earth today. Traveling at speeds of nearly 30,000 km/h, the asteroid will come within 1 million kilometers of Earth. Although it's not considered a "potentially hazardous asteroid," its close distance and high speed make it a priority for observation. NASA tracks such objects through its NEO Observations Program to monitor any potential risks.

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Can Science Bring Back the Dinosaurs?

Bringing back extinct species comes with big challenges. Groups like Revive & Restore work on using advanced science to rescue these species. Although they’ve had some wins, like bringing back the Xerces butterfly, recreating ancient species is still mostly a theory.

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Four Workers Died After Coming Into Contact With a Live Wire

A tragic electrocution accident in Tadiparru village, Andhra Pradesh, resulted in four deaths and one person critically injured during a statue unveiling on November 3. Workers accidentally touched a live wire while preparing for the event. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu shared his sorrow and promised support for the victims' families.

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Wildlife Officials Under Fire After 10 Elephants Die in Bandhavgarh

A review by the Madhya Pradesh government into the deaths of 10 elephants at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve resulted in the suspension of two wildlife officials. The Field Director did not return from leave and ignored his responsibilities, while the Deputy Forest Divisional Officer handed off his duties during the crisis. The government plans to introduce new measures, including creating an elephant task force and installing solar-powered electric fencing to prevent future incidents.

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