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As of October 31, 2024, Asian markets, particularly in India and Japan, are experiencing shifts in investor sentiment due to political instability and renewed interest in China's stock market following a stimulus package. This change raises concerns about the sustainability of previous market rallies.
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Recent bus accidents in India and Hong Kong have resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. In Uttarakhand, a bus plunged into a gorge, killing at least 24 people. Meanwhile, a shuttle bus crash in Hong Kong left three injured. Investigations are ongoing in both incidents.
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Delhi's air quality has reached alarming levels, with the AQI hitting 1,700, far exceeding safe limits. Schools are closed, and emergency measures are in place as pollution levels soar due to stubble burning and industrial emissions. The situation poses serious health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations, as the city grapples with its annual pollution crisis.
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Gautam Adani, chair of the Adani Group, has been indicted in New York for allegedly orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme to secure solar energy contracts in India. The charges include securities fraud and conspiracy, impacting his business empire and raising questions about his ties to the Indian government.