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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has raised alarm over what he calls a "financial emergency" as U.S. government interest payments now exceed $1 trillion annually, surpassing the entire Defense Department budget.Speaking at a recent Trump campaign rally, Musk highlighted that interest payments now consume 23% of all federal tax revenue, as the national debt has ballooned to $35.7 trillion. Bank of America analysts project the debt could reach $36 trillion by year's end, with increases of approximately $1 trillion every 100 days.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/elon-musk-declares-financial-emergency-whats-behind-the-35-trillion-time-bomb-us-is-said-to-be-facing/articleshow/114697347.cms

The BRICS summit in Kazan has been a “total success”, said the Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Monday (October 28, 2024).In an interaction with the media, the Russian envoy said the BRICS grouping represents “current realities” and pointed out that Indian banks are “over cautious” while dealing with Russian entities because of the threat of “secondary sanctions” from Western governments. He hit out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for criticising BRICS and described him as “delusional.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/brics-summit-a-total-success-russian-ambassador-denis-alipov/article68807278.ece

While denying that Russia had any role in facilitating the meeting between PM Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan last week, Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov welcomed the recent agreement between India ‘and China to end the military standoff in eastern Ladakh, calling it a positive development in Sino-Indian tie.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/no-role-in-setting-up-modi-xi-meet-in-kazan-says-russia-hails-pact/articleshow/114705656.cms

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has attributed the outcome of elections to the public's " "suspicion, mistrust and anger" stemming from a funding scandal in the wake of a disappointing election result for his ruling coalition-

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/japan-pm-blames-election-outcome-on-publics-suspicion-and-mistrust-over-scandal/articleshow/114690860.cms

India will begin its long-delayed decadal census likely next year, people aware of the matter said on Monday, potentially marking the beginning of a mammoth exercise that continued uninterrupted since 1872 but was thrown off schedule by the pandemic in 2020.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/delayed-for-years-census-process-to-start-in-2025-101730140255388.html

As Diwali festivities began in India, the Western Railway (WR) announced the operation of 200 special trains for the Diwali and Chhath Puja festive season. More than 120 trains will run on Tuesday, October 29, the Indian Railways said.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/railways-to-run-250-special-trains-to-cater-to-diwali-rush-safety-ramped-up-after-bandra-stampede-check-list-101730164589167.html

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas recently hosted Krug Champagne‘s historic first-ever underwater tasting in an extraordinary celebration for Global Champagne Day.Krug’s President, Manuel Reman, joined the event at Anantara Kihavah’s iconic SEA Underwater Restaurant to share his insights and stories from the historic Champagne House, offering guests the rare opportunity to engage with the legacy and artistry of Krug.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/fb/anantara-kihavah-maldives-villas-hosts-krugs-first-underwater-tasting

Mugdha Sinha, Director General of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism, said, “We must rethink our approach to attracting international wedding tourism by offering a seamless experience for foreign guests. Direct flight connectivity, simplified visa processes, and curated, unique itineraries will make India the ultimate wedding destination. With 54% of people in India spending over 10 lakhs on weddings and an average guest size of 525, the Big Fat Indian Wedding has evolved into a creative economic force.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/business/the-big-fat-indian-wedding-market-is-second-only-to-china

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Today's News Headlines

Quad countries call for end in violence in Ukraine, Gaza, and Myanmar .-The Quadrilateral partnership consisting of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States intends to expand the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) into the Indian Ocean Region, the Foreign Ministers of the four member countries announced on Monday in Tokyo. Addressing the meeting, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said the four members of the Quad grouping are democracies that are working as a “powerful stabilizing factor.” The Ministers also called for immediate cessation of violence in Ukraine, Gaza, and Myanmar. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/no-country-should-dominate-others-says-quad-in-clear-message-to-china/article68459627.ece India "Important Partner" When World At "Historic Turning Point": Japan -Calling India an "important partner" at a time when the world is at a "historic turning point", Japan on Monday said that...