Brazil’s Lula returns to presidency by defeating Bolsonaro
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated on 30 October incumbent Jair Bolsonaro In an election that marked the surprise return of a leftist leader and brought to an end the country’s most right-wing government in decades. In his third term, Mr. Lula will face a sluggish economy, tighter budget constraints and a more hostile legislature. Mr Bolsonaro’s allies form the largest bloc in Congress after this month’s general election, revealing the enduring strength of his conservative coalition.
At least 120 drowned after bridge collapses on Machhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi
At least 120 people were killed after over 350 people fell into the Machu river when a newly constructed colonial-era suspension bridge collapsed in Gujarat’s Morbi town on the evening of October 30. According to sources, the BJP is contemplating canceling the prime minister’s roadshow and other political programs in the state. Mr. Modi is also likely to visit Morbi on October 31 to take stock of the situation.
India presents opportunities for low cost manufacturing and high production: Modi
India’s growth momentum has been sustained despite the COVID-19 pandemic, war and supply-chain disruptions, and India presents opportunities for low-cost manufacturing and high production, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after laying on sunday Cornerstone of the C-295 Transportation Aircraft Manufacturing Facility to be established by a consortium of Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus Defense and Space in Vadodara.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty win French Open men’s doubles title
Star Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the French Open Super 750 crown by defeating Chinese Taipei’s Lu Ching Yao and Yang Po Han in straight games in the men’s doubles final. The world number 8 pair, who finished as runners-up in the 2019 edition, rode on their formidable attack to beat 25th-placed Lu and Yang 21-13 21-19 in a summit clash that lasted 48 minutes.
CAA is a benign law, Union Home Ministry tells Supreme Court
The government, in an affidavit filed late Sunday night, said, “The CAA is a specific amendment that seeks to tackle a specific problem, i.e. persecution on the basis of religion, in the light of the undisputed democratic constitutional position in these specified countries, in order to ensure that these states have been systematically protected against oppression on grounds of religion.” functioning and the perception of fear prevailing among minorities as per the actual situation in these countries”.
Mexico Grand Prix | Verstappen sets F1 record for most wins in a season
Red Bull double world champion Max Verstappen set a Formula One record of 14 wins in a season by winning the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday. The Dutch driver took the lead from pole position at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and made a stop before long on medium tires to take the checkered flag 15.186 seconds away from Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton.
assam police asked to keep a watch on foreign campaigners
Following the directive, 27 foreign nationals were detained and deported – 17 Bangladeshi and 10 European – From three districts of eastern Assam in about a month. Police said all of them had come on tourist visa and not on missionary visa which allows restricted religious activities.
Musk denies reports Twitter is firing employees in an attempt to avoid pay
Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk denies this new York Times report about Twitter layoffs employees Date prior to November 1st to avoid stock grants due on the day. In response to a Twitter user asking about the layoffs, Mr Musk tweeted: “This is wrong.” new York Times reported on Saturday that Mr Musk has ordered job cuts across the company, with some teams laying off more layoffs than others and that the layoffs will take place before the November 1 date.
Delhi’s air quality ‘very poor’, farm fire share rises to 26 per cent
The share of stubble burning in neighboring states contributing to Delhi’s pollution rose to 26% on Sunday, the highest so far this year. Met officials said it was 21% on Saturday. Atmospheric conditions are such that smoke from the farm fires is now blowing toward the capital, alerting agencies to take local measures to reduce the impact. The Delhi government on Sunday said it has constituted 586 teams to oversee the construction-demolition ban that is in force.
Most delayed projects are in road transport and highways sector: Government report
The road transport and highways sector has the highest number of delayed projects at 262, followed by the railways at 115 and the petroleum sector at 89, a government report showed. The report revealed that the Munirabad-Mahabubnagar rail project is the most delayed project. There is a delay of 276 months. The second most delayed project is the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail project which is running late by 247 months. The third most delayed project is the Belapur-Seawood-Urban electrified double line, which is running late by 228 months.
India, GCC group may start talks on free trade agreement next month
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states are expected to start talks next month for a free trade agreement aimed at boosting economic ties between the two regions, an official said. “The terms of reference for the agreement are being finalized and we expect to start the talks next month,” the official said. According to experts, there is a huge trade potential in the GCC region and a trade agreement will help further increase India’s exports to that market.
Maruti Suzuki recalls 9,925 Unit 3 models to rectify possible defect in brake assembly
Maruti Suzuki India Limited is recalling 9,925 units of its three models Wagon R, Celerio and Ignis to correct a possible defect in the rear brake assembly pin, according to a regulatory filing by the company. Affected vehicles are manufactured between 3 August and 1 September 2022.
ISRO eyes next generation launch vehicle for heavy payload
Dubbed as the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), ISRO Chairman S Somanath said the space agency was working on the design of the rocket and would like the industry to collaborate with it in the development. “The intention is to bring the industry along in the development process. Not all the money needs to be invested by us. We want the industry to invest in making this rocket for all of us,” Mr. Somnath told PTI.