Ramallah: Four Palestinians were killed by Israeli army fire in Jenin, the northern West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Ministry said on Sunday in a press statement that the four victims, whose identities were still unknown, died during an "occupation assault" on the town of Sir, southeast of Jenin as reported by Xinhua news agency. Jenin Governor Kamal Abu Rab told Xinhua that the victims' identities could not be confirmed due to the severe damage and charring of thei...Read More
The IPS officer was on his way to his first posting in Karnataka's Hassan when he died in an accident, the police said. In a tragic turn of events, a 26-year-old IPS officer died in a road accident in Karnataka's Hassan district while he was on his way to take up his first posting, the police said on Monday. The officer was identified as Harsh Bardhan, hailing from Madhya Pradesh, and a 2023-batch IPS officer of the Karnataka cadre. The accident took place on Sunday evening as the vehicle he ...Read More
The University of Bath is named one of the world's top 150 universities by the QS World University Rankings 2025 Offering leading MSc programmes, the University of Bath School of Management excels in combining world-class education with real-world learning opportunities. The University of Bath's School of Management is rapidly gaining international recognition as one of the United Kingdom's premier business schools. This prestigious university is first in Marketing, second in Accounting and Fi...Read More
Thousands of farmers have launched a protest march from Noida to Delhi today, demanding solutions to long-standing issues, including fair compensation for land acquisition, better crop prices, and loan waivers. Organised by various farmer unions, the march began from the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and is expected to culminate at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Protesters are also pressing for the implementation of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) guarantee and the withdrawal of cases filed against f...Read More
India have only one worry ahead of the second Test against Australia in Adelaide, and it became more clouded after the pink-ball warm-up game on Sunday at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. India are all set to welcome back captain Rohit Sharma in the line-up, after having missed the opening Test, but ae yet to figure out his batting position. Rohit did not travel with the Indian team to Perth as he stayed back in Mumbai for the birth of his second child. He joined the Indian camp midway through the ...Read More
Mumbai: Abhijeet Bhattacharya's son Jay took to social media to criticize the singer Dua Lipa's 'Levitating X Woh Ladki Mashup.' Dua Lipa performed live in Mumbai Saturday. The crowd went wild when she sang a viral mashup of her hit Levitating and Shah Rukh Khan's iconic track "Woh Ladki Jo" from the film Baadshah, originally sung by Abhijeet Bhattacharya. However, Jay slammed the mixup for failing to acknowledge his father's contribution to the classic song. Jay expressed his disappointment o...Read More
For the second consecutive day on Monday (December 2, 2024), Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement although it remained in the 'poor' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 273 in the morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's 24-hour average AQI on Sunday stood at 285, an improvement to the 'poor' category and a welcome relief following 32 consecutive days of 'very poor' and 'severe' air quality (AQI over 400). The city's air quality was last reco...Read More
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Monday amid protests by opposition members over the Adani indictment row, recent violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal and other issues. As soon as the lower House met after the weekend break, many opposition members, including those from the Congress, were on their feet, raising the indictment of industrialist Gautam Adani in a US court on bribery charges, among other issues. Some members were in the Well of the Hou...Read More
Oxford has chosen "brain rot" as its Word of the Year for 2024. Read on to know more about its meaning and origin. Do you endlessly scroll through Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or memes? If so, there's a term for people who get caught in this mindless scrolling - "brain rot". And Oxford has chosen it as its Word of the Year for 2024. The word was selected from a shortlist of six contenders: brain rot, demure, dynamic pricing, lore, romantasy, and slop. Before diving deep into the origins of...Read More
₹275 crore is a big figure. It is enough to be a decent-sized Indian film's box office collection or a big Bollywood action flick's budget. But what if we were to say this is also the amount earned by an actor for one film? What's more, the film still managed to turn a profit. This is the story of Bollywood's highest-paid star, who ruled the box office at his peak. (Also read: When a villain was India's highest-paid actor, richer than Amitabh, was so feared kids weren't named after him for years...Read More
Bhubaneswar: The gold price in India has decreased by Rs 650 for 24 carats and Rs 600 for 22 carats in the last 24 hours. On December 2, 2024, 24-carat gold (10 grams) is priced at Rs 77,350 while 22-carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 70,900. In Bhubaneswar, the rate of yellow metal has also decreased in the last 24 hours. On December 2, 2024, 24-carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 77,350 while 22-carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 70,900. Gold prices witnessed minor changes across major cities in India. ...Read More
After featuring in the qualifiers of the US Open earlier this year, Indian-American tennis player Nishesh Basavareddy will be gearing up for his Grand Slam debut in January after securing a wildcard entry into the Australian Open. Image credit: X/@ATPChallenger It has been quite a memorable year for Indian-American tennis player Nishesh Basavareddy, who first got a hang of what competing in a Grand Slam feels like after he featured in the Qualifiers of the US Open in August and September. Thing...Read More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to watch The Sabarmati Report at 4 PM today at the Balyogi Auditorium in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to watch The Sabarmati Report at 4 PM today at the Balyogi Auditorium in Delhi. The film, starring Vikrant Massey in the lead role, explores the tragic events surrounding the 2002 Godhra train coach-burning incident. This film has gained significant attention from political figures across the country. The Sabarmati Report, which als...Read More
Maharashtra CM 2024 Live Updates: Shinde is likely to hold meetings today with BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leader Ajit Pawar Maharashtra New CM 2024 Live Updates: After more than a week of suspense and speculations, the Mahayuti government may finally announce its choice for Chief Minister today following a massive victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections by the BJP-led alliance parties. Outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who returned to Thane on Sunday evening af...Read More
The financial repercussions of Parliament disruptions are considerable, impacting both public resources and the productivity of the nation's legislative process. However, both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have cumulatively functioned for merely 2 hours, with daily disruptions and sloganeering resulting in adjournments. The Rajya Sabha faced disruptions today (December 2) as Vice Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed discontent over sloganeering by Opposition MPs. The protests, which centered ar...Read More
The #ShameOnMTVHUSTLE trend surfaced on Monday with several users coming together to support comedian Rohan Cariappa. It all started when Rohan took to his Instagram Stories to claim that his YouTube channel was getting shut. "50 plus strikes," he wrote in one story along with a screen recording of the strikes on his videos about the show. In another story, he wrote, "The channel shuts down on the 7th ... Killswitch aur Danish ke baad mera bhi elimination ho raha hai (I have been eliminated aft...Read More
A hospitality giant has issued a grovelling apology for saying it won't be holding Australia Day celebrations in its more than 200 pubs and clubs nationwide because it 'causes sadness'. In a statement Australian Venue Co said it 'sincerely regretted' the effect the decision had. 'We can see that our comments on the weekend have caused both concern and confusion,' the statement said. 'We sincerely regret that - our purpose is to reinforce community in our venues, not divide it. 'It is...Read More
Marnus Labuschagne has been struggling in Test cricket having managed just 123 runs in his last 10 innings and calls for dropping him are growing. Australia will be under pressure when they take the field against India for the second Test of their ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy having received a thrashing in the series opener last month. Among the top concerns for the hosts is the dwindling form of their No. 3 Marnus Labuschagne who has managed just 123 runs from his last 10 innings in Test c...Read More
SpiceJet has secured the rights to operate 100 special flights for the Haj pilgrimage in 2025, departing from four new Indian cities -- Kolkata, Guwahati, Srinagar, and Gaya. According to a press release, the airline aims to increase its capacity for the pilgrimage by 18%, from 13,000 pilgrims in 2024 to 15,500 in 2025. SpiceJet has been operating special Haj flights since 2019, and this year, the airline deployed two wide-body Airbus A340 aircraft, each seating 324 passengers. The airline is...Read More
VMPL Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 2: HEJJE, India's first luxury transition care centre, opened their doors today, ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with an aim of revolutionizing recovery and rehabilitation, thereby setting new standards in healthcare. Dr M.R.Seetharam - Vice Chairman of Ramaiah Group of Institutions, ex-Minister and current MLA did the honours of lighting the lamp to inaugurate HEJJE. The Launch of HEJJE saw the much-anticipated panel disc...Read More
RSS chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat has reignited Indias population debate, urging families to have at least three children to ensure societal survival. Speaking in Nagpur, Bhagwat cited demographic studies to justify his appeal, warning that a fertility rate below 2.1 could lead to the extinction of communities. "A decline in population is a serious concern. Demographic studies reveal that societies with fertility rates below 2.1 face extinction, often without any external threats, Many languages and c...Read More
The weather body also issued an orange alert for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad. India Meteorological Department (IMD) revised its earlier alert issued in Kerala to red for four districts in the state, forecasting extremely heavy rains on December 2. According to the weather forecaster, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur are expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall on Monday. Though the weather agency earlier placed Kottayam and Pathanamthitta under an "orange" alert t...Read More
New York | The Oscar-winning screenwriter Marshall Brickman, whose wide-ranging career spanned some of Woody Allen's best films, the Broadway musical "Jersey Boys" and a number of Johnny Carson's most beloved sketches, has died. He was 85. Brickman died on Friday in Manhattan, his daughter Sophie Brickman told The New York Times. No cause of death was cited. Brickman was best known for his extensive collaboration with Allen, beginning with the 1973 film "Sleeper." Together, they co-wrote "Anni...Read More
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A summit of the BRICS countries held in the Russian city of Kazan in October was a slap in the face for Western nations which imposed sanctions on Russia, the CEO of Russia's second largest lender VTB Andrei Kostin told Reuters in an interview. "Twenty three leaders came to Kazan for the BRICS summit. This is a certain statement, even a slap in the face to the Americans. It is significant that there is support for Russian initiatives and a rejection of U.S. policies," Kostin ...Read More
The traditional Manipuri black rice pudding, or chak-hao kheer as it's known locally, is a culinary gem from the northeastern state of Manipur in India. This dessert pairs the distinct nutty flavor of black rice with the creamy richness of milk and cardamom, resulting in a velvety indulgence that's not only scrumptious but also brimming with health benefits. Black rice, or chak-hao, is the star ingredient of this pudding. It's a glutinous variety that transforms into a beautiful deep purple whe...Read More
Upcoming Romantic OTT Releases In December: The end of 2024 will definitely end on a romantic note as some of the most popular romantic movies and shows are going to be released. These OTT releases are much awaited which is soon going to hit the digital space. From shows like Mismatched Season 3 to Kannada movies such as Murphy, everything to watch this month on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney + Hotstar, Zee5 and other streaming platforms. Bandish Bandit Season 2 (Prime Video)...Read More
Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin Jr had to be held back by a staffer after trying to break into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers locker room to fight an opponent. In dramatic scenes caught on video after the Panthers lost in overtime against the Bucs on Sunday, Franklin Jr refused to go straight to the home team's locker room, instead making a beeline for the visitors'. In various clips, one of which posted by WFMY reporter Logan Campbell, he can be heard saying, 'Tell 33 imma see his a**,' b...Read More
Senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the head of the Tamil Nadu Coordination Committee, H. Raja, is facing several pending court cases. In 2018, he made controversial remarks about a Periyar statue, posting on Twitter that he would demolish it. He also made derogatory remarks against Kanimozhi, the DMK's deputy general secretary and MP, which led to police complaints. A case was filed against Raja based on a complaint lodged at the Erode Town police station. The Madras High Court o...Read More
Umwelt.Ai announced partnership with PeopleStrong to elevate employee experience and streamline HR processes. This collaboration will enable Umwelt.Ai's AI-driven engagement solution to use PeopleStrong's modern, comprehensive platform and expertise in HR transformations. This strategic partnership represents a pivotal step in reshaping innovation, efficiency, and agility in workforce management. By combining forces, Umwelt.AI will bring its cutting-edge AI, ML, and NLP-powered employee engag...Read More
Investing.com -- Just as the market began to show signs of peaking out after a seesaw October, Donald Trump's re-election to the White House sparked a new ferocious rally, boosting assets from big tech to small caps and financials. As a consequence, stocks notched their best month of an already fantastic year in November, with the S&P 500 gaining a whopping 5.7% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping by 7.5% - closely followed by the NASDAQ Composite's 6.2% gain. But while bulls were...Read More