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SportsPhoto: The Hindu

President’s Trophy Boat Race and CBL Finale on November 21 in Kollam

The President’s Trophy Boat Race and the Champions Boat League (CBL) grand finale will be held in Kollam on November 21. Minister P. C. Vishnunadh announced the date during the organising committee meeting. The event will be managed by a committee chaired by MP N. K. Premachandran, with 17 sub-committees. Cultural programmes will take place on November 19 and 20 at Sree Narayana Guru Cultural Complex.

The Hindu··Kollam

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PoliticsPhoto: Amar Ujala

Voter ID to Replace Aadhaar for Panchayat Scheme Benefits: Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh

The central government is preparing to use Voter ID cards (EPIC) instead of Aadhaar for beneficiary identification under a new Panchayat Raj scheme. Union Panchayati Raj Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced that biometric verification along with the Voter ID number will be the primary method for identification and payments. This change was revealed during a media interaction in Gangtok at a Sikkim Cooperative Milk Producers Union event.

Amar Ujala··Gangtok

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PoliticsPhoto: News18 World

Iran Issues Public Guide to Survive Nuclear Attack Amid US Threat

Iranian authorities released an eight-minute video advising citizens on how to survive a nuclear explosion amid rising tensions with the US. The guide recommends seeking basements, avoiding windows, turning off air conditioners that draw outside air, and staying indoors for at least 24 hours. It also advises consuming packaged food and bottled water and warns of radioactive particles traveling far from the blast site.

News18 World·

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BusinessPhoto: Amar Business

Indian Markets Rise Fourth Day Amid US Midterm Voting

On Tuesday, the Indian stock market closed higher for the fourth consecutive day, with the Sensex rising 1,225 points to 76,917. This surge was driven by easing crude oil prices and the return of Foreign Institutional Investors (FII). The ongoing US midterm elections and their outcomes are being closely watched for their impact on Indian markets.

Amar Business·

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BusinessPhoto: Mercom India

BW ESS Acquires 800 MWh Battery Storage Portfolio in France

BW ESS has acquired two standalone battery energy storage projects totaling 200 MW/800 MWh in France from Recurrent Energy, a Canadian Solar subsidiary. This marks BW ESS's entry into the French energy market. The portfolio includes the 100 MW/400 MWh Baixas project in Pyrénées-Orientales and the 100 MW/400 MWh Coquainvilliers project in Calvados. Recurrent Energy will manage the projects through development, after which BW ESS will handle construction and operation.

Mercom India·

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PoliticsPhoto: NDTV

Ram Madhav Comments on Aga Ruhullah's Rally Amid NC Crisis

BJP vice president Ram Madhav said National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah held a rally with the blessings of "our people," amid visible divisions within the ruling party in Jammu and Kashmir. Ruhullah resigned from the National Conference and his Lok Sabha seat during a rally in Budgam on the 26th death anniversary of his father, Aga Syed Mehdi. Madhav distanced BJP from NC's internal issues, calling statements by BJP MLAs separate from party positions.

NDTV··Budgam

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