CPM Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas recently protested against Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu’s replies in Hindi, highlighting ongoing issues with the use of Hindi in official communications. Brittas responded in Malayalam, claiming that this practice goes against the Official Languages Act and makes it harder for MPs who don’t speak Hindi to communicate.
Afcons Infrastructure’s shares started off at an 8% discount but later climbed to an intra-day high of ₹477.50. The company has a big order book worth ₹45,000 crore, and it’s expecting to see revenue growth pick up after a quiet fiscal year. They recently landed contracts, including the Bhopal Metro’s Blue Line, and are aiming for a 15% growth rate over the next three years.
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.
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.
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.
Salesforce is growing its Public Sector team in India to help government agencies go digital. The goal is to improve how citizens interact with these agencies through its GovCloud solution, analytics, and customer relationship tools. Salesforce wants to bring together citizen data, make services smoother, and use its knowledge in digital lending tailored for India.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will not support any laws that hurt Muslim interests, says TDP leader Nawab Jan. At a rally, Jan called for unity against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, highlighting Naidu’s dedication to fairness and the well-being of all communities.
Bollineni Rajgopal Naidu, the new Chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, pushed back against Asaduddin Owaisi for comparing the temple board to the waqf board. Naidu emphasized the plan to hire only Hindus at the temple, addressed concerns about the quality of offerings, and showed support for a Sanatana Dharma Board while rejecting false information about the TTD.
Traders are turning their attention to the wedding season after a busy Diwali. With about 48 lakh weddings expected from November 12 to December 16, the retail sector anticipates nearly ₹6 lakh crore in sales. This year has more lucky dates for weddings and a growing preference for local products, showing how consumer habits are changing.
Actor Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is against the ‘One Nation One Election’ idea and wants to scrap NEET in Tamil Nadu. The party took aim at the DMK government for not doing a caste survey. Vijay confirmed he plans to run in the 2026 Assembly elections, focusing on equality and social justice.