Morning Digest: Companies from Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru lead the list of Indian entities facing US sanctions; Emperor of high fashion Rohit Bal passes away at the age of 63 or more

Security personnel remain on alert after two persons from Uttar Pradesh were shot by terrorists in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday, November 1, 2024. Photo courtesy: PTI

Companies from Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru lead the list of Indian institutions facing US sanctions.

From the neighborhoods of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh to Bengaluru and Hyderabad, The individuals and entities facing US sanctions are scattered across the country.

King of high fashion Rohit Bal passes away at the age of 63

Rohit Bal, one of India’s most famous fashion designers, passed away on Friday. (November 1, 2024) at a hospital in south Delhi after suffering a heart attack, said Sunil Sethi, president of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). He was 63 years old.

Two non-local people injured in firing in Kashmir

Suspected terrorists opened fire and injured two non-local workers Friday evening (November 1, 2024) in Budgam, central Kashmir.

India-US joint special forces exercise to be held in Idaho from November 2-22

A military exercise between the special forces of India and AmericaScheduled to begin on Saturday (November 2, 2024) in Idaho, the objective is to enhance joint capabilities and develop interoperability in executing joint special forces operations in desert and semi-desert environments.

Air quality recorded ‘poor’ in 99 cities a day after Diwali

Ninety-nine out of 265 cities for which there is air quality index (AQI) data The Central Pollution Control Board’s website reported “poor” air quality on Friday (November 1, 2024) (data 24 hours before 4 PM on that day).

Congress criticizes Election Commission, says it may seek legal recourse to remove comments against party

Congress on Friday (November 3, 2024) launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission (EC). In response to its complaints on the Haryana elections, it said that if the Election Commission’s goal is to “strike away the last vestiges of impartiality”, it is doing a “remarkable job” in creating that impression.

Bangladeshi Hindus took out a rally demanding security

Thousands of minority Hindus rallied on Friday (November 1, 2024) demanded that the interim government in Muslim-majority Bangladesh protect them from the wave of attacks and harassment and drop sedition cases against Hindu community leaders.

Maharashtra mess: rebellion, multi-cornered fight, lack of issues

Revolt within Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), with internal strifeAnd the number of nominations that have been filed, the Maharashtra Assembly elections, which are scheduled to be held in a single phase on November 20, has left many pollsters confused.

At least 13 people killed after roof collapses at Serbian railway station

The concrete ceiling above the entrance of a railway station in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad collapsed At least 13 people died on Friday (November 1, 2024), while several are feared buried under the debris.

After dominating for most of the day, India shot themselves in the foot

More than 20,000 spectators were present at Wankhede StadiumTo celebrate the festive week by supporting the Indian Test team when it was needed most. But as the floodlights were switched on in the final moments, 13 minutes of mayhem dimmed the celebratory mood that had prevailed for the home fans for most of the day.