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10:31 PM

Google announces AI voice assistant Gemini Live to iPhone

Alphabet's Google on Thursday released a smartphone app for its artificial intelligence chatbot on Apple's App Store that introduced the latest generation of its voice assistant to the popular mobile operating system. The new Gemini app will include Gemini Live, a voice-based feature that allows users to have natural conversations with the chatbot. Apple has already said it will incorporate OpenAI's ChatGPT into a refreshed version of its voice assistant, Siri.

10:00 PM

Uber announces new features for million-plus drivers; rolls out incentives for e-Shram registration

Uber on Thursday announced a host of new features such as SOS integration, helmet selfie and women rider preference for female drivers -- all aimed at making experience for million-plus drivers on its platform "safer, easier and fairer". It further announced the promotion of registrations on the e-Shram portal, which is a unified database for gig workers and unorganised workers.

9:44 PM

AFSPA reimposed in Manipur's six areas; MHA says 'continuous volatile' situation

The Centre on Thursday reimposed the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Manipur's six police station areas, including the violence-hit Jiribam, with the Union home ministry asserting that the decision was taken given the "continuous volatile situation" there due to the ongoing ethnic violence. The decision came the same day the Manipur police announced the seizure of a cache of arms and ammunition from Manipur's Jiribam and Churachandpur districts.

9:26 PM

Walt Disney offers robust multi-year forecast, stoking stock

Walt Disney shares surged Thursday after the entertainment giant reported quarterly earnings that beat Wall Street's estimates and offered robust guidance for the coming years. It also said it expects to buy back $3 billion worth of stock.

9:06 PM

Assam bypolls: Samaguri Congress candidate alleges rigging by BJP, demands repolling

Congress candidate for Samaguri constituency Tanzil Hussain on Thursday alleged that the ruling BJP indulged in "booth capturing, rigging, coercion and undue influence" during the by-elections a day ago. Filing a complaint with the returning officer of the constituency, Hussain demanded repoll in 33 polling stations, which were "captured and rigged" in the interest of free and fair elections.

8:52 PM

Online learning in schools up to Class 5 in view of increasing pollution, says Delhi CM Atishi

All schools up to Class 5 in Delhi will switch to online learning till further directions in view of rising pollution levels in the city, Chief Minister Atishi said on Thursday. With pollution reaching alarming levels, the central pollution watchdog CAQM imposed restrictions under GRAP Stage III in Delhi-NCR earlier on Thursday.

6:58 PM

Using food inflation in rate-setting flawed; RBI should cut rates for pushing growth: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should cut interest rates and give an impetus to growth.
 

Using food inflation, which restricted the RBI from any rate action for two years in the rate setting is a "flawed theory", the Chartered Accountant-turned-politician said at an event hosted by CNBC TV18.
 

"I certainly believe they should cut interest rates, growth needs a further impetus. We are the fastest growing economy in the world, we can do even better," Goyal said.

6:10 PM

SECI issues showcause notices to RPower, its arm over fake bank guarantees

Renewable energy agency SECI has sent a showcause notice to Reliance Power, asking why a criminal action should not be taken against the company and its arm for submitting fake bank guarantees.

Last week, Solar Energy Corporation of India barred Reliance Power and its arm Reliance NU BESS from participating in its tenders for submission of fake documents in its bids.
 

Meanwhile, in a filing to exchanges, Reliance Power said that it has been "a victim of fraud, forgery and cheating conspiracy".

5:58 PM

Reliance invests Rs 11,500 crore growth capital in JV with Disney; Nita Ambani to be chairperson: Statement

Reliance invests Rs 11,500 crore growth capital in the JV with Disney; Nita Ambani to be chairperson: Statement

5:37 PM

You feel happy if the poor are getting benefits, but Congress doesn't feel happy: PM Modi in Maharashtra

You feel happy if the poor are getting benefits, but Congress doesn't feel happy: PM Narendra Modi at rally in Maharashtra's Panvel

4:54 PM

Afspa reimposed in Manipur's 6 police station areas, including troubled Jiribam

The Central government has reimposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Manipur's six police station areas, including the violence-hit Jiribam. AFSPA gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest and open fire if they deem it necessary for the "maintenance of public order".

4:47 PM

If PM Modi had read Constitution, he would have never done what he is doing now: Rahul Gandhi

BJP working discreetly to finish off Constitution, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed at an election rally in Nanded.

4:37 PM

UPPSC announces PCS prelims will be held according to old pattern

UPPSC has also formed a committee to decide on RO-ARO exams

4:01 PM

JMM-led coalition leaders plundered Jharkhand's rich mineral wealth, alleges Amit Shah at Jharkhand rally

Claiming that the BJP was confident of forming the government in Jharkhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday attacked Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren saying his "government's countdown" has begun in Jharkhand after the first phase of polling in the Assembly elections.

3:49 PM

News update: Congress wants planning separate Constitution for Kashmir, alleges PM Modi

Maharashtra saw highest foreign direct investment after formation of BJP-led Mahayuti govt, PM Modi  stated at a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. 

3:44 PM

News update: Mahayuti govt renamed Aurangabad, fulfilled Balasaheb Thackeray's wish, says PM Modi

Some people see their messiah in killer of Sambhaji Maharaj, allegede PM Narendra Modi at a rally in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. 

3:42 PM

PM Modi feels copy of Constitution I carry is blank as he has never read it: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi feels the "red book" of the Constitution is blank as he has never read it.

Addressing a rally in Maharashtra's Nandurbar, Gandhi said the Constitution contains the soul of India and the principles envisaged by national icons like Birsa Munda, Dr B R Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi. "The BJP has objections to the red colour of the book (which Gandhi has been displaying in rallies). But we don't care about whether the colour is red or blue. We are committed to preserve it (Constitution) and ready to lay down our lives too for it. Modi ji feels the Constitution (book) I carry is blank because he has no idea what it contains. He has not read it in his life," Gandhi said.

3:06 PM

Exports rise 17.25% in October at $39.2 bln, says govt data

India's merchandise exports had marginally risen by 0.5 per cent to $34.58 billion in September. Commenting on the data, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said, "This has been an extremely good month for exports...If we continue in this manner, we will cross $800 billion of exports this year". 

2:20 PM

Chandigarh records worst air quality at 427

Chandigarh recorded the worst air quality in the country on Thursday, with its air quality index falling in the 'severe' category for the first time this season. The air quality in many parts of Haryana and Punjab was also recorded in the ' very poor' category and the 'poor' bracket. Chandigarh recorded its air quality index (AQI) at 427 at

2:01 PM

Ensure double-engine govt in Jharkhand to wipe out 'love jihad, land jihad': Yogi Adityanath at Dhanbad rally

JMM posing threat to Jharkhand's existence by allowing Bangladeshi infiltrators, Rohingyas to settle, Yogi Adityanath said at an election rally.

1:46 PM

Maharashtra govt snatched 500,000 jobs as multiple projects got shifted to Gujarat: Rahul Gandhi

The caste census will help ascertain number of adivasis, Dalits, and backward classes in Maharashtra, Rahul Gandhi stated at a political rally in Nandurbar.

1:21 PM

Orders issued for strict implementation of GRAP II measures: Gopal Rai

Delhi covered in layer of smog, situation likely to improve with rise in wind speed, says Environment Minister Gopal Rai. 

1:03 PM

Indian economy is sailing through smoothly: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

"Global trade is projected to remain higher this year. Indian economy is sailing through smoothly due to stable financial system. Emerging market economies are showing more resilience. Our primary focus has been to maintain financial stability for growth and prosperity," Shaktikanta Das was quoted as saying at a media event. Das added, "The challenge for central bankers has always been between doing too little or too late on the one hand, and too much and too early on the other."

1:00 PM

Naresh Meena arrested day after he slapped official during Rajasthan polling

Independent MLA candidate Naresh Meena arrested day after he slapped official during polling in Rajasthan's Tonk district, police officials said today.

12:51 PM

SC agrees to hear on Nov 18 plea related to pollution in Delhi

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to urgently list on November 18, a plea seeking enforcement of measures to check pollution in the national capital after it was told that Delhi should not become the most polluted city in the world. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih agreed to list the matter after senior advocate Aprajita Singh, who has been appointed as amicus curiae, requested for urgent hearing looking at the prevailing situation in Delhi.

12:34 PM

RBI should definitely cut interest rates: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

At a media summit, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that it is a flawed theory to consider food inflation for making a choice on cutting rates

12:30 PM

Delhi court orders AAP lawmaker Amanatullah Khan’s release from jail

Citing a lack of prosecution sanction against AAP lawmaker Amanatullah Khan, a Delhi court on Thursday ordered his release from the jail. The AAP leader has been in judicial custody for two months. 

12:24 PM

Former BJP MP Harishchandra Chavan passes away

Former BJP MP Harishchandra Chavan died at his residence in Maharashtra's Nashik city on Thursday after a prolonged illness. He was 74. Chavan was ailing since a long time and was admitted to a private hospital a few days ago. He breathed his last at around 6 am at his home in College Road area here, the sources said.

12:14 PM

Karnataka HC suspends Congress MLA's prison term in Belekeri iron ore case

The Karnataka High Court has ordered the suspension of the seven-year prison sentence of Congress MLA Satish Sail in connection with the Belekeri iron ore disappearance case. Justice M Nagaprasanna gave the direction on Wednesday following an appeal filed by Sail and several other co-accused, who had challenged the verdict of a special court for public representatives.

12:06 PM

Mumbai Airport gets bomb threat, caller says Azerbaijan traveller carrying explosives

An anonymous person called Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, claiming that a passenger was carrying explosives.