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ED raids multiple cities in cash-for-votes money trail probe
short by System User / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
The Enforcement Directorate conducted extensive raids across multiple cities on Thursday investigating an alleged cash-for-votes case. Searches spanned 13 locations in Ahmedabad, three premises in Surat and five locations in Mumbai. The probe focuses on a ₹125 crore money laundering scheme tied to vote-buying practices and bank account misuse.
short by System User / 11:15 am on 14 Nov
'Home Alone' star Macaulay Culkin joins Fallout season 2: Reports
short by System User / on 08 Nov 2024,Friday
Actor Macaulay Culkin, who is widely known for his role in the 'Home Alone' films, has reportedly joined the cast of 'Fallout' for its second season in a recurring role. Reports have claimed that he will play a "crazy genius type" character in the second season of the post-apocalyptic series.
short by System User / 03:19 pm on 08 Nov
Singer Mika Singh recently performed live in the US. During the concert, a Pakistani fan came on stage and gifted him a white-gold chain along with diamond rings and a Rolex watch. According to media reports, the watch is worth ₹3 crore. In a video that has surfaced online, Mika is also seen greeting and hugging the fan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:08 pm on 14 Nov
1 in 3 kids learn about sex from porn in Australia: Report
short by System User / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
1 in 3 kids are using porn for sex education in Australia, a report said. An online survey by Our Watch said Australians aged 16 to 20 explored their views on gender roles, sex, dating, and relationships, including their attitudes towards pornography. 31% of participants use pornography as a form of sex education despite recognising it as an inadequate source.
short by System User / 11:25 am on 14 Nov
South Africa’s 24-year-old all-rounder Marco Jansen has broken the record for smashing the fastest-ever T20I fifty against India. Jansen reached his half-century off 16 deliveries in the third T20I in Centurion to set the record. The previous record was held by Australia all-rounder Cameron Green, who slammed a 19-ball fifty in Hyderabad in 2022.
short by Anmol Sharma / 03:24 pm on 14 Nov
Trump to appoint envoy for Ukraine-Russia peace talks effort
short by System User / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
Trump planned to appoint a special envoy to lead peace talks on the Ukraine-Russia conflict. This senior envoy will aim for a swift resolution. Biden recently reaffirmed US support for Ukraine's NATO path. Trump and Biden discussed Ukraine and Middle East policy in a transition meeting at the White House.
short by System User / 11:26 am on 14 Nov
UPPSC aspirants protest for single shift exams in Prayagraj
short by System User / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
Prayagraj Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abhishek Bharti on Thursday said that anti-social elements are allegedly inciting UPPSC aspirants during their protests demanding a return to the single-shift exam pattern. Students have continued their demonstrations outside the UPPSC office for the fourth day, accusing the administration of using heavy-handed tactics.
short by System User / 12:15 pm on 14 Nov
Fans climb trees, bring ladders to catch Virat Kohli's glimpse in Perth
short by Anmol Sharma / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
Several fans climbed trees and brought ladders to catch former Team India captain Virat Kohli's glimpse while he was practising in the nets ahead of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, The West Australian reported. Team India will have a match simulation on Friday and Saturday ahead of the first Test, which will begin on November 22 in Perth.
short by Anmol Sharma / 03:17 pm on 14 Nov
How type 2 diabetes puts you at the risk of glaucoma?
short by System User / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
Glaucoma is a severe eye condition that damages your optic nerve, completely making you blind. Experts say the condition is typically caused by high pressure inside your eyes, for which type 2 diabetes is a big risk factor. Diabetic retinopathy increases the risk of glaucoma as high blood sugar causes an increase in fibronectin which blocks eye drainage.
short by System User / 12:10 pm on 14 Nov
After Polymarket correctly predicts Trump poll win, FBI raids CEO's home
short by Sakshita Khosla / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
FBI on Wednesday raided Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan's New York home after bettors on the platform accurately predicted Donald Trump's election win. Coplan's phone and other electronic devices were seized. He took to X to criticise the action, saying, "It's discouraging that current administration would seek last-ditch effort to go after companies they deem to be associated with...opponents."
short by Sakshita Khosla / 03:10 pm on 14 Nov
ICC has launched a brand-new visual identity for men's and women's Champions Trophy. The newly created visual identity is a digital-first vibrant expression, deliberately challenging the status quo, ICC said. The video confirmed Pakistan as hosts of men's Champions Trophy 2025 tournament. Notably, India have declined to go to Pakistan for the tournament and have reportedly called for hybrid model.
short by Anmol Sharma / 03:30 pm on 14 Nov
Watch: Manjrekar criticizes lack of warm-up games for India
short by System User / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
The Indian team is preparing hard for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series 2024-25 against Australia. The side will kick off the five-game Test series on November 22 with the first Test being played in Perth. Sanjay Manjrekar thinks that India stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma would have liked to play some warm-up games before the series.
short by System User / 12:02 pm on 14 Nov
AAP opposes Haryana assembly in Chandigarh, cites Punjab claim
short by System User / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
AAP has opposed the decision to build Haryana Legislative Assembly in Chandigarh and urged it to be built in Panchkula. AAP MLA Anmol Gagan Maan highlighted that Chandigarh belongs to Punjab due to historical ties. The BJP and Congress are accused of delaying the issue. AAP vows to oppose any attempt to establish Haryana's claim over Chandigarh.
short by System User / 12:10 pm on 14 Nov
Governor urges MLAs to prioritize welfare for Viksit Haryana
short by System User / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya urged MLAs to focus on public welfare to achieve Viksit Haryana, Viksit Bharat during the first session of the Vidhan Sabha. He emphasized that the state has seen significant progress and called on members to dedicate efforts toward the welfare of all sections, aiming for a prosperous and united Haryana.
short by System User / 11:58 am on 14 Nov
GRSE Q2 PAT up 21% to ₹98 crore, revenue rises 28%
short by System User / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) reported a 21% year-on-year increase in PAT for Q2FY25, reaching ₹98 crore, driven by higher revenues. The company had posted a PAT of ₹81 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue for Q2FY25 rose to ₹1,153 crore, up 28% from ₹898 crore in the previous year.
short by System User / 11:41 am on 14 Nov
PM Modi pays homage to Jawaharlal Nehru on birth anniversary
short by System User / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored former PM Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary, sharing a tribute on social media. PM Modi's post commemorated Nehru’s legacy and role in shaping modern India. Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, is celebrated for his vision of a progressive, secular nation and for pioneering educational and scientific institutions that continue to impact India today.
short by System User / 11:35 am on 14 Nov
A Chinese competition's organisers have disqualified Jiang Ping, a 17-year-old math prodigy, after confirming she received unauthorised assistance in an international math competition. Jiang, a fashion design student, came 12th in the contest organised by Alibaba in June. Organisers said that Jiang had violated rules by getting help from her teacher in a preliminary round of the competition.
short by System User / 02:50 pm on 08 Nov
Meta to introduce ads on Threads in early 2025
short by System User / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, is preparing to introduce ads on its text-based social app, Threads, in early 2025. As reported by Seeking Alpha, Instagram's ad unit will lead this monetization effort, starting with a select group of advertisers in January. This marks Threads' first step toward monetization since its launch in July 2023.
short by System User / 11:49 am on 14 Nov
If Tiger plays Shaktimaan, kids will tell him to sit down: Mukesh
short by Udit Gupta / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
Actor Mukesh Khanna said Tiger Shroff can't play Shaktimaan, adding, "If [he] tells a child to flush the toilet as Shaktimaan, the kid will turn around and say to him, 'Tu baith jaa (Sit down)'." He added that Tiger doesn't have the stature to portray the character. "Shaktimaan isn't a brawler. He has a seriousness," Mukesh further said.
short by Udit Gupta / 03:02 pm on 14 Nov
Suriya's superb performance in 'Kanguva' let down by writing: HT
short by Udit Gupta / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
Suriya-starrer 'Kanguva' suffers from weak narration and writing, Hindustan Times wrote in its review. "The writing by Siva elevates the hero...but doesn't do justice to the other characters in the film," the review read. Suriya is "absolutely flawless" and has outdone himself as Kanga, and Bobby Deol is superb as the villain, the review stated.
short by Udit Gupta / 03:27 pm on 14 Nov
Crypto market capitalisation hits record $3.2 trillion
short by Mansi Agarwal / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
The value of the global crypto market hit a record high of roughly $3.2 trillion amid expectations of pro-crypto regulations from US President-elect Donald Trump's administration. This comes a day after world's largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin crossed $90,000. Bitcoin has jumped roughly 30% since the US election day, while Dogecoin has surged 140%.
short by Mansi Agarwal / 03:31 pm on 14 Nov
No GRAP 3 curbs in Delhi as AQI to improve from Friday: Rai
short by Subhangi Singh / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP 3) anti-pollution measures were not implemented in Delhi even after Air Quality Index was recorded above 400 in various parts of the national capital. Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the reason behind non-implementation of GRAP 3 is that there's a possibility of improvement in pollution level from tomorrow. Construction activities are banned under GRAP 3.
short by Subhangi Singh / 03:08 pm on 14 Nov
No one can remove reservation: Cong Prez Kharge on PM's allegation
short by Swati Dubey / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge dismissed Prime Minister Modi's allegation that Congress has "dangerous intentions" regarding reservations for SC, ST and OBCs. "No one can remove the reservation. It is not PM Modi who brought the reservation. It was brought by Baba Saheb Ambedkar. We'll never let it end," he said. This follows Modi's remarks during a campaign rally in Jharkhand.
short by Swati Dubey / 02:49 pm on 14 Nov
Wayanad AQI 35, Delhi like gas chamber: Priyanka Gandhi
short by Subhangi Singh / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
As Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra returned to Delhi after campaigning in Wayanad, she compared air quality of both cities. "In Wayanad the air is beautiful and AQI is 35, while Delhi felt like gas chamber," she said. "We really should put our heads together and find a solution for cleaner air. It’s beyond this party or that," she added.
short by Subhangi Singh / 03:28 pm on 14 Nov
We need thin Roti, or Return on Time Invested; not paratha: Kotak
short by Debaroti Adhikary / on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday
Uday Kotak said India needs to improve its return on time investment (ROTI). "When we look at execution of projects in India...it has a 'Chalta hae' (it works) attitude...If you want to be a developed country with this kind of 'roti', it's tough," he said. "We have to move from parathas and kulchas to really thin, good 'rotis'," he added.
short by Debaroti Adhikary / 03:31 pm on 14 Nov
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