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West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose screened multiple CCTV footage from Raj Bhavan in a bid to clear the air over the allegations brought against him by a contractual woman employee of the governor's house. Reacting to the videos, Banerjee was quoted by PTI as saying, "The Bengal Governor released edited CCTV footage of Raj Bhavan. I watched the entire video, and its contents are shocking." "I will not visit Raj Bhavan till CV Ananda Bose remains Bengal Governor," CM Mamata Banerjee said at a poll rally in Hooghly.

The betting public is throwing money on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever as the WNBA prepares to open one of the more-anticipated seasons in league history

equity market has been underperforming its major global peers amid sharp selling by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), the delay in a US interest rate cut, cautiousness ahead of the Lok Sabha election outcome, muted Q4 results and a substantial increase in the India VIX. Over the past few months, the benchmark Nifty 50 index has been trading within a broad range of 21,750 to 22,800, and is currently approaching the lower end of this range. The Bank Nifty index is nearing its next immediate support level at 47,200, analysts said.

heatwaves this summer, chances of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cutting key interest rates have also diminished. Severe heat conditions in the country are likely to have an impact on food prices, according to a report by the Bank of Baroda, and it asserted that monsoon now holds the key. IMD has though predicted above-normal monsoon for this year.

New York Post, Lukenas passed away on May 2 from "acute coronary artery thrombus" after reportedly working approximately 100 hours weekly over several consecutive weeks. His death occurred just days after the completion of a $2 billion merger he had been working on. Also Read | Quant funds offer refreshing alternative to discretionary investing, says Rajiv Shastri of NJ Mutual Fund The tragic incident has ignited widespread outrage among bankers, who point to the demanding work culture at financial institutions like Bank of America as a contributing factor.

Some universities are vowing to provide information about how much university endowment money is invested in companies profiting from the Israel-Hamas war amid calls from pro-Palestinian protesters

About 700 workers have walked off the job at a hotel-casino near the Las Vegas Strip in what union organizers say will be a 48-hour strike after spending months trying to reach a deal for new five-year contract with Virgin Hotels

June Squibb, known for her versatile roles in film and television, including an Oscar-nominated performance in Nebraska, takes the lead in Josh Margolin's action-comedy, Thelma, premiering at Sundance Film Festival. The new trailer showcases Squibb's daring adventure as 93-year-old Thelma is determined to prove her independence. Plot

Hindustan Unilever, Marico and Britannia said the impact of smaller regional brands which have been eroding their market shares in the past year has either moderated or halted after India's leading fast-moving consumer goods companies cut product prices to pass on benefits of lower production costs to consumers. «What we have seen of late is that while people (local brands) spread their wings, they started to feel the pressure in newer markets. And we have seen these shares stabilise of late,» said Varun Berry, Britannia's executive vice-chairman on an earnings call recently. According to market researcher Kantar, which analysed 13 categories across personal care, home care, and food and beverages, local companies operating in a single market grew their market shares nearly 13% in the year ended April 2023 compared to a 9% expansion of national brands in the same period. However, regional brands operating in more than two markets saw market shares drop by 2%, while that of unbranded firms fell 5%.

Elon Musk imagines a world where cars have no drivers; but he cannot imagine a world without employees in offices as he vociferously argues against work-from-home culture. Judith Butler imagines a world without Zionism, a world where 'they' pronoun is normalised, but not a world where Islam embraces same-sex marriages. Both these people are changing the world in their own way — subverting conventional technology and discourse. These follow the saviour myths of monotheistic mythologies. Understandable when one traces their roots, via South Africa and East Europe. Their imagination makes no room for Jainism, the faith from South Asia of some of the world's most successful mercantile and banking communities, who worked with Buddhist kings, Jain kings, Hindu kings, Muslim kings, British imperialists and even patriotic and nationalistic governments, without ever incurring the wrath of a mob.

Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 arrives on Thursday, June 6, fans of the franchise eagerly await another interesting chapter in the gripping world of the BAU. Since its revival on Paramount+ after its original run on CBS concluded in 2020, the series has garnered widespread acclaim, attracting both loyal fans and newcomers alike.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever as the WNBA prepares to open one of the more-anticipated seasons in league history. A Fever championship would have bookmakers sweating. They are the biggest liability at BetMGM Sportsbook, with nearly half the betting tickets on the Fever, who open the season Tuesday at the Connecticut Sun.

Wales First Minister Vaughan Gething on Friday said he held a «candid meeting» with Tata Steel on the issue of expected job losses at the company's Port Talbot plant in South Welsh. The First Minister, who is on a visit to India as part of the trade mission, also expressed hope that the Indian steel major, which has a «positive reputation», would take the same approach for the workers at the Welsh plant. Last month, Tata Steel announced to proceed ahead with its plans to close down the two furnaces at the plant and replace them with electric furnaces as part of its plans to go green in steel manufacturing. The proposed move could affect some 2,500 jobs in the next 18 months. But trade unions have opposed the move, and some 1,500 workers have reportedly voted in favour of an industrial action.

Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing tensions in the Middle East pose a significant challenge for global stability and economics, said G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant while speaking at an event in Delhi. Kant added, «In the face of a global debt crisis impacting nearly 95 countries, urgent action is needed to pursue inclusive and sustainable growth strategies. As we navigate these challenges, our focus remains on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030.» The G20 Sherpa was speaking at an event called 'Celebrating and Calibrating G20 — The Sherpa Speaks', it was organised by Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) to honour the remarkable achievements of the G20 Sherpa Kant for his significant contributions in spearheading the success of the G20. He was also presented with the Award for Outstanding Achiever- India 2023.

Mallikarjun Kharge had raised valid points in his letter. ECI may refute them, but why take exception to the letter".

ChatGPT in November 2022. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data and provide actionable insights, AI has become indispensable in informing policy decisions and addressing pressing challenges faced by world leaders. During the G20 Summit 2023 hosted by India, the member nations have chosen to adopt a "pro-innovation" regulatory approach, aiming to maximize the benefits of AI while mitigating the associated risks.

Delhi poll body has various mechanisms in place to monitor paid news and social media, Chief Electoral Officer P Krishnamurthy said, even as he admitted that it is not plausible to keep a check on online platforms due to the large volumes of content. In an interview with PTI, Krishnamurthy also dismissed allegations about the poll panel being biased and asserted that it provides a "level playing field". Announcing the schedule of the general elections for the 18th Lok Sabha, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar noted the complexity of tackling misinformation in the digital age and said the Election Commission had put in place certain measures to nip misinformation in the bud. Kumar had also said the commission would launch a "Myth vs Reality" project to clear the air around fake news on social media.

Also read: Can Perplexity do to Google what Microsoft did to IBM back in the day? They approached NCLAT after the CCI rejected their pleas on 20 March, saying there were insufficient grounds for such action. However, the CCI asked its Director General (DG) – its independent investigative arm – to continue its probe into Google's Play Store policies. The CCI had launched the probe on 15 March, saying Google may have violated various parts of Competition Act, and asked the director general to complete the investigation in 60 days.

Hemant Soren. The JMM leader has already challenged the high court order, and the apex court is scheduled to hear the matter on May 13. Hemant Soren has also sought interim bail for campaigning in the Lok Sabha elections till the high court delivers its verdict on his plea against arrest.

In a stock exchange notice today (10 May), the trust said the sales represent 4.5% of its portfolio by value, based on  Jones Lang LaSalle's (JLL) draft valuation in August 2023. The £14.6m from the sales is also 12.4% below the August 2023 values, Home noted. Harcus Parker weighs legal action against Home REIT sister fund amid FCA probe The latest sales bring the total number of portfolio properties sold to 585, with a further 262 properties having been exchanged on. The total gross proceeds since the sales began in August last year now stands at £125.8m which, in aggregate, an...

An attacker involved in a $68 million address poisoning scam has exhibited a gesture of goodwill by returning $153,000 worth of Ether to the victim.