A Zomato warehouse in Hyderabad was found storing food items with future packaging dates during a food safety inspection. Key issues included a lack of insect-proof screens and non-compliant food handlers, despite the facility holding necessary licenses.
Security forces shot and killed two terrorists in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, during an encounter that followed an operation aimed at fighting terrorism. This is the fourth such incident in the Kashmir valley since Friday, which also saw two migrant workers getting injured in Budgam.
The financial promises made by the Congress party in Karnataka are causing worries about the state's finances. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is under pressure as ambitious welfare programs put a strain on resources. Economic signs show a drop in growth rates, falling tax revenue, and decreasing central grants, leading to discussions about whether these commitments can be maintained.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) will require that the production methods for lab-grown diamonds be declared during export and import starting December 1. This rule is meant to improve processing efficiency and support the expanding market, which is expected to reach $5 billion by 2025.
Kanchan Ugursandi, a 32-year-old woman from Jharkhand, has made history as the first biker to reach Lipulekh Pass, standing at 17,500 feet. Her trip, part of the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage route, was full of challenges. Kanchan wants to inspire women and support Indian soldiers through her adventures.
Big tech companies are getting ready to spend more than $200 billion this year on artificial intelligence. Firms like Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet are ramping up their investments, showing they believe AI will be profitable in the long run, despite earlier concerns from Wall Street.
India will need about 10 million new jobs every year from FY25 to FY30 to keep a growth rate of 6.5%, according to a Goldman Sachs report. Key strategies include promoting affordable housing, creating IT hubs in smaller cities, and focusing on labour-intensive manufacturing.
Nvidia will take Intel's place on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, marking a big change in the semiconductor world. This shift ends Intel's 25-year run on the index and shows how it's struggling in the market as competition grows and it misses chances in the AI field.
A. O. Smith Corporation has bought Pureit, a water purification brand that was owned by HUL, for ₹601 crore ($72 million). This deal is not expected to affect earnings much in the first year. The acquisition aims to boost A. O. Smith's premium products and improve its online sales.
Diwali celebrations in the United States included President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who emphasized the festival's importance. Before the upcoming presidential elections, Harris shared a video that focused on good triumphing over evil and the value of knowledge. The White House also celebrated Indian-Americans for their contributions to US-India relations.