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In the ongoing Maharashtra assembly elections, the son of late politician Baba Siddique, Zeeshan Siddique, is trailing in Vandre East, Mumbai while Shiv Sena's Varun Sardesai is leading by over 5,000 votes. Siddique, who had joined the Ajit Pawar-led faction last month, had accused the Maha Vikas Aghadi of deserting him and his father after the latter was shot dead by the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The bypolls to 48 assembly seats and two parliamentary constituencies in 15 different states are also being counted and results will be declared today. Stay updated with the latest news on NDTV.com and watch live updates on the same.
The popular mobile game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is set to receive its highly anticipated 3.5 update today, November 21. The update, announced by developer Krafton, will bring a frosty-themed mode, a formidable new Dragon boss, and animal-themed vehicles to the game. Players can also look forward to earning exclusive rewards through the new Sky Royale Pass.
X (formerly Twitter) users have been flocking to Bluesky, a microblogging platform founded by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. With similar features but more customizable and federated, Bluesky offers a fresh alternative to users frustrated with changes made on the once beloved site under Elon Musk's leadership. The surge in popularity has brought along several Hollywood celebrities, raising questions about the role of traditional fame in social media today.
The Dow and S&P 500 bounced back in late trading as investors eagerly awaited Nvidia's earnings release. The AI chipmaker's strong performance caused the stock market to rally, with other big tech companies like Apple and Meta Platforms also seeing gains. However, Target's disappointing results led to a drastic 21% drop in its stock, while Comcast's decision to spin off some of its cable channels caused a 1.5% increase in its share price. Additionally, the record-high performance of Bitcoin has given MicroStrategy a 10% jump in stock price, showing the growing influence of cryptocurrency in the business world.
Investors and market enthusiasts in India will have to take note of the stock market holiday list for 2024, as the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will be observing a holiday today in observance of the Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024. This public holiday applies to all divisions of the NSE and BSE, including the equity, derivative, and SLB segments. To stay informed and avoid any confusion, individuals can refer to the BSE website for the full list of stock market holidays in 2024. This sudden holiday was added to the schedule due to the announcement of the Maharashtra Election on November 20, 2024. The Indian stock market will resume trading on December 25, 2024, after the Christmas holiday.
Indian stock markets will shut down on November 20, 2024, due to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections. This announcement by the Election Commission of India has led to a one-day market closure, with trading and settlements not taking place on the National Stock Exchange and the BSE. The next market holiday will be on December 25 for Christmas, followed by the final market holiday for the year. However, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will also be closed for the day, with contracts expiring on November 20 settling a day earlier. As for the market recap on November 18, 2024, both benchmark indices ended in the red due to weak global cues and cautious investor sentiment ahead of the state elections.
Today marks a critical day for Maharashtra as the state holds assembly elections for 288 seats. With the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance determined to retain power and the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance hoping for a strong comeback, the competition is intense. Over 4,000 candidates, including rebels from both alliances, are in the fray. Stay tuned for live updates as the voting process unfolds.
As Maharashtra prepares to go to polls today, the state is witnessing a high-stakes battle between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The Mahayuti alliance, led by BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, is intent on retaining power while the MVA, consisting of Congress, Shiv Sena, and NCP, is determined to make a strong political comeback. Amidst intense campaigning by top leaders, the issues of women's safety and religious polarisation have taken center stage, making this election a closely-watched affair. Stay tuned for live updates on this crucial election.
President-elect Donald Trump visited SpaceX's Starbase site in South Texas today to witness the launch of the massive Starship rocket, which was co-designed and developed by Elon Musk's company. This marks a strengthening of the bond between Trump and Musk, with the latter being appointed to co-lead the new "Department of Government Efficiency" by the president-elect. Ahead of the launch, Trump took to social media to wish good luck to Musk and the team involved in the incredible project.