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Thackerays have prepared a long list of invitees for the swearing-in ceremony of the first Thackeray on the eve of 28th November at Shivaji Park in Dadar in central Mumbai.

First Thackeray to become chief minister

Udbhav Thackeray, son of Bal Thackeray and chief of Shiv Sena, is all set to become chief minister of Maharashtra after end of high-octane political drama of swearing-in and then resignation of Devendra Fadnavis. Udbhav Thackeray would become the 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

List of invitees

Aditya Thackeray flew to New Delhi to invite Congress President Sonia Gandhi for the swearing-in ceremony. Former PM Manmohan Singh is also invited to the ceremony. Another VIP in the list of Thackeray invitees is Rahul Gandhi.

Udbhav Thackeray himself called up PM Narendra Modi to seek his blessings and invite him to be present at his swearing-in ceremony. It is going to be a historic event as Thackerays have 40,000 special invitees and 700 farmers.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee are on the list of invitees. Also, ex-UP CM Akhilesh Yadav and DMK chief are also invited to the ceremony. But only Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath and Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel have confirmed their presence.

Business leaders and Bollywood invitees

Thackerays want to start their first inning as CM with good notes and for this reason they have invited Mukesh Ambani and Ratan Tata to the ceremony. Also, there would be Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor and Salman Khan from Bollywood.

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News & Politics

Devendra Fadnavis Goes BS Yeduyurappa Way In Maharashtra Politics

HT News November 27, 2019

The drama that unfolded in Maharashtra reminds of 2018 Karnataka incident when BS Yediyurappa became chief minister for 56 hours. The fractured mandate of 2018 Karnataka election prevented BJP to form a majority government and its misadventure resulted in public humiliation.

Karnataka government formation in 2018

BJP secured only 105 seats from the 224 legislative assembly seats in Karnataka in 2018 elections. The other seats went to Congress 80 and JD(S) 37. With no party in the position to stake claim to power, BJP moved ahead. The majority mark in Karnataka is 113.

Governor VajubhaiVala invited Yediyurapp to form the government despite the other parties – Congress and JD(S) – claiming to have the majority to form the government. The aggrieved parties went to Supreme Court for help and the SC woke up at midnight to end the high-octane political drama of Karnataka. It ordered Yediyurappa to prove its majority in 24 hours and the former opted to resign instead of facing humiliation. But Yediyurappa again became the chief minister because the Congress JD(S) coalition could last only for 14 months.

2006 Memory

In 2006, HD Kumaraswamy defied his father and JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda to strike an alliance with BJP but failed to keep his promise of returning the power to BJP according to the power-sharing arrangement. Ajit Power did the similar thing with Sharad Pawar in 2019 and both met the same fate. In Maharashtra, AjitPawar resigned before floor test but Kumaraswamy ruled the state for 20 months.

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National Technology

ISRO Successfully Sends CARTOSAT-3 With 13 Commercial Satellites From US In The Space

HT News November 27, 2019

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched the advanced earth observation and mapping satellite CARTOSAT-3 along with 13 other commercial nano-satellites from the US at 9:28 AM on Wednesday.

CARTOSAT-3

This satellite is the ninth in series of ISRO and this 1,625 kg satellite is expected to fulfil the demand for llarge scale urban planning, rural resource and infrastructure development, coastal land use and land cover. It is also expected to help in military purposes.

13 commercial satellites

These satellites are sent according to the commercial arrangement with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), Department of Space. It is a set of 13 nano-satellites including FLOCK-4P that are 12 in numbers. Their mission objective is observation of the earth. One satellite named MESHBED is sent with the objective to be used as a communication testbed.

What did ISRO say about this launch?

The premier space research organization said that this launch would be 74th launch mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. ISRO specified that the mission life of CARTOSAT-3 will be for five-years.

It is to be noted that the launch of CARTOSAT-3 with 13 commercial satellites would be the first big launch after Chandrayaan-2 mission that was ISRO’s most ambitious project to soft land on the moon.

The Chandrayaan-2 failed to land on the moon stopping India from entering into the group of countries that had successfully landed their satellites on the moon. But today’s launch proves that the ISRO is determined to take bold steps towards space research.

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Hot News News & Politics

SC Again Fumes Over Pollution In Delhi

HT News November 26, 2019

The Supreme Court fumed over the worsening air quality index of Delhi and the fact that 45% of city’s garbage remains unattended. The SC declared that the city was no longer liveable and became worst than the narark (hell).

A fuming bench of SC said that people were dying of various ailments like cancer caused due to pollution. It compared Delhi with a gas chamber and said that it is better the government killed people with explosives instead leaving them to die a slow death due to pollution.

What did SC rule on Delhi pollution?

The SC bench noted that Delhi was reeling under pressure but the governments were sitting idle. The took note of the fact that the capital was suffering due to inactivity of centre and state governments. It directed both the governments to set aside their differences and sit down to find an amicable solution to the problem of solution.

What did SC say about smog towers?

The SC said that the smog towers were the only solution available to control pollution and directed the Delhi government to quickly find places where these towers can be erected and make plans for making the towers.

What did SC say about pollution in neighbouring states?

The SC asked neighbouring states why they shouldn’t be fined for polluting the environment. Also, the bench asked all states and UTs to prepare a detailed report on pollution and action plan. It also directed the Central Pollution Control Board to prepare a report on water quality in rivers and steps taken to control water pollution.

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Technology

The First Look Of The Much-Awaited 2020 Hero Honda City Is Surprising

HT News November 26, 2019

The fifth-generation Honda City stunned the world with its sportier look at its world premier in Thailand. The much-awaited luxury sedan is expected to be launched in India in 2020.

Highlights of the new Honda City

• Chrome front grille, projector headlights with LED DRLs and LED taillights
• 8-inch advanced touch display audio with Apple CarPlay and Siri Voice Control
• Powered by 3-cylinder, 12-valve, 1.0-litre VTEC turbo engine

Front

The biggest highlight of the new sedan is its front fascia developed on the lines of the 2019 Honda Civic. The new chrome grille, LED lighting and 15-inch alloy wheels give make it look bolder than its predecessor.

Cabin

It is spacious and accommodative from inside. The interior is designed with two-tone (ivory/black) leather seats complimented by Piano Black console and chrome inside door handles. The wheel is made multi-functioning; there is MID with illumination and it comes with automatic air-conditioning system.

Safety

The 2020 Hero Honda is secured with a G-force control body structure; it packs six airbags; has anti-lock braking with electronic brake distribution, vehicle stability assist, hill start assist and multi-angle rear-view camera.

Power and mileage

The 3-cylinder 12-valve and 1.0-litre VTEC turbo engine in 2020 Honda City generates122 PS and 173 Nm of peak torque.And according to the Thai testing standards, the new sedan gives an impressive mileage of 23.8 kmpl. But the India specific Hero Honda would come fitted with BS6-compliant 1.5-litre powertrain with petrol and diesel options.

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News & Politics

Repercussion Of Maharashtra And Haryana Elections Results In 2020-22 Rajya Sabha Re-Elections For BJP And Congress

HT News November 26, 2019

Poorer than expected performance in Haryana and Maharashtra could disturb the Rajya Sabha strength of NDA especially after the losses in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan in 2018. But the silver lining in the dark sky is that the loss for BJP+ShivSena combine would be marginal.

Total number of Rajya Sabha seats in Maharashtra and Haryana

Together these seats send 24 MPs (Maharashtra 19 + Haryana 5)to Rajya Sabha.

From Haryana, the Indian National Congress has only MP but the Bhartiya Janata Party has 3 MPs. Subash Chandra of Zee group is the only independent Rajya Sabha MP from Haryana. It is to be noted that he is backed by BJP.

In Maharashtra, the Congress and Nationality Congress Party combine have 7 Rajya Sabha MPs, while the National Democratic Alliance has 11 MPs.

Upcoming Rajya Sabha elections

Haryana would elect its Rajya Sabha MPs in 2020 and 2022. Two MPs would be elected in each election. Maharashtra will elect 7 Rajya Sabha MPs in 2020 and another six in 2022. The remaining seats in both the states would go to poll in 2024.

BJP prospects in coming Rajya Sabha elections

Out of the 13 Rajya Sabha seats that would go for election in 2020 and 2022 in Maharashtra, NDA would get 7 seats and the Congress+NCP would bag 5.

In Haryana Rajya Sabha elections of 2020 and 2022, the Congress could get only one MP. Poor show in Maharashtra and Haryana will cost BJP in the coming Rajya Sabha elections.

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National News & Politics

What is Fit India Grading System For Schools?

HT News November 25, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday rolled out Fit India School grading system for schools across the country. Divided into three categories, the grading system ranks schools according to their contribution in fitness program.

What is Fit India School grading system?

It is a fitness system developed to check participation of educational institutions in popularizing fitness among students, teachers and other staff members. Also, the schools would have to invest in developing infrastructure for supporting fitness programs.

Grades of Fit India School

• The Fit India Schools

• Fit India School (3 Stars)

• Fit India School (5 Stars)

The level of ranking would be determined from the efforts, schools make for inculcating fitness in students and teachers. Also, the availability of fitness equipment would be a factor in grading.

How could schools participate in the fitness grading system?

Schools need to visit Fit India portal to declare themselves fit. They would be given ratings according to the set procedure. The portal would give Fit India three star and five-star rating to schools. The participating schools would be allowed to use Fit India flag and logo.

What did PM Modi say during launch of Fit India School?

Narendra Modi launched the Fit India School grading system in his popular radio program Mann Ki Baat on Sunday. He invited all schools across the length and breadth of the country to participate in the grading system to declare their fitness.

He appealed to all schools to enroll in the Fit India ranking system and make it a mass movement to bring awareness about what the country must strive for.

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News & Politics

Supreme Court Reserves Its Order OnThe Petition Challenging Government Formation In Maharashtra For Tuesday

HT News November 25, 2019

The BJP got a breather from the Supreme Court over its government formation in Maharashtra. The SC today reserved its order on a petition challenging the Maharashtra government formation. The SC has earlier asked the BJP to show the letters from the Maharashtra governor to form government and support of all NCP MLAs.

What was the Supreme Court ruling on Maharashtra government formation?

The BJP submitted the letter from Maharashtra governor and the letter of support from NCP to the Supreme Court. The letter shows that the BJP has the support of 54 NCP MLAs and it calls it AjitPawar’s Nationalist Congress Party. But the rival gang of Shiv Sena also claims support of 154 MLAs and demands immediate test of strength on the floor of the house.

The SC, after hearing the petition and checking the letters, reserved its decision on a quick show of strength till Tuesday. The SC on Sunday had asked Devendra Fadnavis to show letters from the Maharashtra governor and from AjitPawar to prove his strength.

Highlights of Maharashtra case in SC

• The Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress challenged the way Maharashtra government was formed. The development took place hours after the three parties decided to enter into a coalition to form a stable government in Maharashtra.

• Former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, representing Devendra Fadnavisclaimed that the letter from the governor wasn’t forged.

• Solicitor General Tushar Mehta representing Governor’s office said that AjitPawar had submitted letters of support from all 54 MLAs of NCP to government on 22 November.

• Mukul Rohatgi appearing for BJP MLAs and independents said the governor’s role couldn’t be questioned.

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Today's Special Viral

How Sarafina Nance Impressed Google SEO Sunder Pichai With Her Zero In Quantum Physics?

HT News November 24, 2019

Google CEO Sunder Pichai was all praise for Sarafina Nance despite knowing that couldn’t do well in a quantum physics exam. The woman scored zero in the said exam a few years back. But it didn’t stop Sunder Pichai and other tech leaders of the world from showering their blessings on the woman.

Who is Sarafina Nance?

The 26-year old Sarafina Nance is an astrophysicist in the University of California, Berkeley. She’s doing PhD in supernovae and had already published 2 research papers. But she was a below-average student 4-years ago. It was at that time when she received a zero in science. But she got the blessings and motivation from top tech leaders of the world.

Sunder Pichai praised Sarafina Nance for pursuing science despite getting the lowest score. Also, she’s a breast cancer survivor. All these factors make her special. She has a liking for science and she should get the support she needs to more forward.

What did Sarafina Nance say about her achievement?

She was anxious about her career in science as low score in quantum physics could be the reason for changing her science major. She met with her profession fearing a suggestion for change of subjects but the things turned out to be favorable.

Mike Turner, Director of Science, Wellcome Trust, a research charity based in London said that her is an inspiring story for others. He said that this breast cancer survivor opened a floodgate for similar inspiring stories from other parts of the world.

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Cricket Sports

Pink Ball Injures Bangladesh Batsmen But Virat Kohli Makes 136

HT News November 24, 2019

Virat Kohli became the first Indian batsman to make a hundred after hitting 136 in the first Pink Ball Test in Kolkata. Earlier Virat spoke at length about the challenge of facing pink ball but he was more comfortable on the ground.

Virat Kohli makes hundred with pink ball

Skipper Kohli maintained discipline while hitting the pink ball hard. Most of his shots were aimed at the “V” area where he found much room for his ball. The 136 runs he made include 18 boundaries that gave Bangladesh bowlers a chase to the boundary. Finally, the Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam sent Virat Kohli to pavilion.

With this century, Virat Kohli is now standing alongside top batsman with highest hundreds. He has crossed Steve Smith and moving ahead to join South Africa’s Graeme Smith and Australia’s Allan Border who also have 27 Test hundreds.

Indian bowlers relished bowling with pink ball

According to Cheteshwar Pujara, Indian pacers and spinners were quite excited to bowl before a jam-packed stadium where the audiences were shouting to encourage bowlers at every ball. The Bangladesh batsmen found it quite difficult to face the pink ball.

Injuries to Bangladesh batsmen

Bangladesh became the first Test Team to replace 2 players due to concussion injuries.Litton Das and Nayeem Hossain were retired hurt. Mushfiqur Rahim was also hit in the helmet but he continued and made 59 runs.

Reason given for more concussion injuries with pink ball is the color and light the ball carries. It comes with a great force that makes it very difficult to spot the ball.

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