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Ajit Pawar on Tuesday described the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed district as a «brutal» act and asserted those involved in the crime would face stringent punishment.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. • Voltas: Sell rallies to ₹1650, stop ₹1675, target ₹1590 After a sharp breakdown in this counter, the revival in the prices looks limited. As the selling pressure intensifies, the constant supply could drag prices lower.

US Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a bid by Meta Platforms to avoid a multi-billion dollar class action by advertisers that accused the Facebook and Instagram parent company of overcharging them by inflating the number of people their ads might reach. The justices turned away Meta's appeal of a lower court's decision that let advertisers seek damages as a group over Meta's claims about the «potential reach» of their ads.

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US Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a bid by Meta Platforms to avoid a multi-billion dollar class action by advertisers that accused the Facebook and Instagram parent company of overcharging them by inflating the number of people their ads might reach. The justices turned away Meta's appeal of a lower court's decision that let advertisers seek damages as a group over Meta's claims about the «potential reach» of their ads.

student loan forgiveness, President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for more than 5 million Americans — more than any other president in US history. In a last-minute action on Monday, the Education Department cancelled loans for 150,000 borrowers through programmes that existed before Biden took office. His administration expanded those programmes and used them to their fullest extent, pressing on with cancellation even after the Supreme Court rejected Biden's plan for a new forgiveness policy.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced a barrage of criticism after their visit to an evacuation centre in Los Angeles to assist with wildfire relief. Following their offer to open their Montecito home for those in need and their ongoing collaboration with José Andrés' World Central Kitchen to provide meals, the couple's actions at the evacuation centre became the subject of widespread debate. Some social media users accused the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of using the opportunity as a publicity stunt, particularly after photos showed Meghan embracing victims of the disaster.

Daaku Maharaaj team as the film is performing well at the box office. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead role, the movie is directed by Bobby Kolli. As per reports, the digital streaming rights have been acquired by an OTT giant after a substantial amount was paid to get the rights.

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Josh Hartnett steps into the lead role in Fight or Flight, an action thriller set on an aircraft. The actor performs his own stunts, showcasing intense physicality and dedication to the role. Josh Hartnett has a history of action roles, appearing in films like Wrath of Man and Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre. For Fight or Flight, he revealed that he performed all his own stunts despite the physical demands. The most challenging sequence involved fighting numerous adversaries in a confined plane cabin while using onboard items as weapons. At 45 during filming, Hartnett admitted that recovering from such physically taxing scenes was more difficult than in his earlier years. Also Read: Severance Season 1 Free Streaming: All you may want to know about premiere date and where to watch

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s increasingly bold threats against Canada’s economy and sovereignty suggest “there’s something dangerous brewing” and a serious response is needed, a U.S. analyst says.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The government is working on revamping the framework for revival and rehabilitation (FRR) of debt-ridden micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in order to make it easier for small businesses to restructure the loans they have taken out, said two people in the know of the development. The framework would be known as FRR 2.0.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is not only short of an adequate number of aircraft to protect our skies, but will see its capabilities weaken over time, unless corrective action is taken immediately. In my estimate, a significant proportion of IAF’s fighter aircraft fleet is down due to a shortage of Russian spares, and the rest are sparingly used to ensure that they don’t fly into a spares crunch.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: For homebuyers facing issues such as construction delays, substandard construction or hidden charges in apartment sales, India’s consumer protection watchdog is ready to take up the cudgels on their behalf. India’s Central Consumer Protection Authority plans to collaborate with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) to help homebuyers file complaints, seek compensation, and address unfair contracts with developers, according to two officials familiar with CCPA’s plans.

Indian market closed in red on Friday, dragged lower by selling in heavyweight financial and energy stocks, as worries over corporate earnings dampened market sentiment, while IT stocks stood out as the only gainers after quarterly update from sector leader TCS suggested early signs of a demand recovery. The benchmark BSE Sensex lost 241.30 points or 0.31% to close at 77,378.91, while the broader Nifty 50 index closed at 23,431.50, lower by 95.00 points or 0.4%.

Commenting on the day's action, Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities said that he sees the bearish pressure continue and to intensify as the index closed below 23,500 for the first time in several days. «The index remains below the crucial 50 EMA, reaffirming a bearish trend. Furthermore, the RSI remains in a negative crossover, signaling weak momentum. Sentiment stays subdued in the short term, with the potential for a decline toward 23,300 or 23,000. On the upside, resistance is observed at 23,550–23,600,» De said.

Baramulla Police arrested three terrorists who were involved in the grenade attack at the 163 Territorial Army (TA) security force camp located in Hamray Pattan on January 7. Speaking to the media, Baramulla's Superintendent of Police (SP) Firoz Yehya stated, «An incident occurred on January 7 in Hamray Pattan at around 7:40 p.m… the information of the incident had been received through in-charge police forces. The incident had caused significant damage however there were no casualties or injuries reported...Unknown terrorists with an intent to cause harm and destruction lobbed a grenade towards 163 TA premises which is a security force camp...The perpetrators were apprehended within 24 hours...Three individuals involved in the crime were arrested...» According to an official, the police recovered significant material from the arrested terrorists, including one hand grenade, an AK series rifle, a pistol, 250 live AK rounds, and 21 live pistol rounds.

Abhishek Kar, a finfluencer who recently faced backlash for making derogatory remarks about Assam's history and traditions on social media, has issued a public apology. The comments, made during a podcast, were met with severe criticism from the Assam government, prompting the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) to condemn Kar's statements on X (formerly Twitter). In response, Kar clarified that his intention was never to cause harm and promised to be more careful in the future when sharing information. The tweet from CMO read, “A video from a YouTube channel ,named Riya Upreti, is in circulation where an individual named Abhishek Kar is seen making unacceptable comments on Assam's history and traditions. Appropriate action may be initiated against the said individual for spreading misinformation. @assampolice” Kar, who describes himself as a «trader, investor, and mentor» on his YouTube channel, had earlier posted a video spreading misinformation about a village in Assam, claiming that women there had the ability to turn people into goats and back to humans through tantric practices. His remarks triggered an FIR, and a senior police officer confirmed that an investigation into the matter had been initiated.

capital markets regulator is not planning any more measures to curb or restrict activity in derivatives, Sebi's Wholetime Member Ananth Narayan said on Saturday. An expert group under former RBI executive director G Padmanabhan continues to work on bettering the system, and some moves on ease of doing business and better risk management are being mulled, he added. «At this point in time, there is no thought of Sebi taking any further steps in this particular regard,» Narayan said, addressing an event organised by Sebi-promoted NISM here.

Kadhalikka Neramillai, which stars Jayam Ravi. The event, held in anticipation of the film’s release on January 14, witnessed an episode that has sparked widespread backlash against the actress on social media platforms. The controversy began when an assistant extended his hand to greet Nithya as she climbed onto the stage. According to reports, she declined the handshake and reportedly remarked from the stage that she wasn’t feeling well, suggesting that if it were COVID or another illness, he might contract it too. While this incident in itself drew attention, the situation escalated when a video surfaced showing Nithya warmly embracing actor Vinay Rai just moments later. The apparent contradiction in her behavior quickly went viral, triggering an onslaught of criticism online. Many social media users and critics labeled her actions as disrespectful and humiliating toward the assistant. They argued that everyone, regardless of their position on a film set, deserves equal respect and kindness. Critics highlighted that such behavior fosters a perception of favoritism and discrimination, which is especially disheartening in an industry that thrives on collaboration and teamwork.