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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduThe Bihar Council elections are underway today, with the Patna Graduates’ seat drawing significant attention. Party MLC Neeraj Kumar is seeking a fourth consecutive term from this seat. However, internal conflict has emerged as JD(U)’s Mokama MLA Anant Singh has declared support for Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Kumar Singh, intensifying the contest.
The Hindu··Patna
HealthPhoto: Amar UjalaThe Corbevax vaccine will be updated to protect against the new Covid JN.1 variant. The CDSCO expert committee approved changes to the vaccine developed by Biological-E, based on studies involving 280 people aged 18 to 80. The committee set conditions including submission of safety data, monitoring adverse effects, providing separate information leaflets for healthcare workers and recipients, and recording vaccinations on CoWIN or U-WIN platforms.
Amar Ujala·
BusinessPhoto: Mint CompaniesOmniActive, backed by TA Associates, is planning an IPO valued between $200-300 million with a $1 billion valuation. This move follows multiple failed attempts to raise private capital due to macroeconomic challenges and geopolitical tensions. If successful, OmniActive will become the first pure-play nutraceutical company to be listed on stock exchanges.
Mint Companies·
WorldPhoto: NDTVDelhi Heritage Walks will begin on October 24 with the first walk at Mehrauli Archaeological Park at 4 PM. Heritage experts will guide visitors through historic structures, sharing insights on their architecture and lesser-known stories from Delhi's past. These walks aim to explore ancient tombs and forest trails within the city.
NDTV··Delhi
BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsIndian stock markets declined for the second consecutive session on Thursday as crude oil prices remained above $110 per barrel. Rising tensions in West Asia heightened inflation concerns for India's oil-dependent economy. The Nifty 50 dropped 123.70 points (0.54%) to close at 22,687.65, hitting an intraday low of 22,554.85, while the Sensex fell 460.30 points (0.62%) to 73,249.39.
Mint Markets·
BusinessPhoto: Mint CompaniesListed companies are increasingly consulting lawyers for guidance on board composition, independent director appointments, and resolving disagreements. This trend comes as corporate governance gains importance and resignations from listed-company boards reach a five-year high, highlighting growing challenges in boardroom management and compliance.
Mint Companies·
The Hindu··Patna
Photo: The HinduThe Bihar Council elections are underway today, with the Patna Graduates’ seat drawing significant attention. Party MLC Neeraj Kumar is seeking a fourth consecutive term from this seat. However, internal conflict has emerged as JD(U)’s Mokama MLA Anant Singh has declared support for Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Kumar Singh, intensifying the contest.
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