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WorldDuring Gandhi Jayanti and the long weekend, heavy tourist crowds flooded hill stations. In Nainital, about 12,000 tourists arrived, filling hotels, homestays, and guest houses. Many tourists searched for rooms until 1 AM but had to spend the night at bus stands. Traffic jams extended several kilometers in Shimla and Badrinath routes, with increased congestion in Manali as well.
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BusinessA budget-friendly market near INA Delhi Haat offers a variety of beauty products and home decor items at affordable prices. Open from 11 AM to 6 PM, it is easily accessible via Metro Gate Number 5. Shoppers can find good quality goods at lower costs compared to other markets in Delhi.
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EntertainmentPriyanka Pandit, once a bold actress in the Bhojpuri film industry who worked with stars like Pawan Singh and Khesari Lal Yadav, faced a major career setback after a viral MMS scandal involving her and her boyfriend. She denied the video's authenticity, claiming it was a deliberate attempt to ruin her image. Despite the controversy, she remained active on social media but eventually distanced herself from films and embraced Krishna devotion.
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PoliticsIran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until seven Iranian conditions from a June interim agreement with the U.S. are fulfilled. He emphasized that the period of one-sided demands is over, following Washington's recent diplomatic response. The conditions are based on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
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BusinessPF claims can be rejected for several reasons including mismatched name or birthdate in Aadhaar, UAN, or bank records, incorrect bank details, incomplete KYC, and other errors. Choosing the wrong claim option, not meeting eligibility criteria, or having a pending claim or PF transfer can also cause delays. Check the EPFO portal for rejection reasons before reapplying.
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BusinessForeign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) sold over Rs 25,000 crore of Indian equities in September due to rising US bond yields, high crude prices, and a weaker rupee, which reduced India's investment appeal. Factors like cooling yields and oil prices, currency stability, strong Q2 earnings, and attractive valuations may help bring foreign investors back to the Indian stock market.
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During Gandhi Jayanti and the long weekend, heavy tourist crowds flooded hill stations. In Nainital, about 12,000 tourists arrived, filling hotels, homestays, and guest houses. Many tourists searched for rooms until 1 AM but had to spend the night at bus stands. Traffic jams extended several kilometers in Shimla and Badrinath routes, with increased congestion in Manali as well.
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