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Many Congress leaders from Kerala have started a campaign for a new PCC president, saying a leader from the Christian community should head the party to check the perceived tilt of many Christians to the BJP. But incumbent K Sudhakaran insists he enjoys overwhelming support to continue as PCC president. The change seekers hope AICC will eject Sudhakaran but many are wary of facing the «Kannur-style» tongue-lashing, if the former is pushed out. <div data-placement=«Mid Article Thumbna

Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle have broken up, sources have claimed. Insiders claimed that Trump Jr. has moved on with Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, according to a report in Page Six. There have been rumours for months that Donald Jr. and Guilfoyle’s relationship has been on the rocks: Multiple sources have told us recently that the political power couple had split, or were on shaky ground. “Don and Kimberly haven’t been getting along over the past year,” said one source. “They get argumentative at Mar-a-Lago in front of people. Nothing crazy, but you know when a couple is fighting. They bicker in public.”

Material possessions: These serve as a symbol of success for many. But this sentiment varies based on socioeconomic standing. Rich: 36% equate owning more material possessions with success. Luxury items are seen as tangible manifestations of affluence.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru-based K12 Techno Services has secured $40 million ( ₹340 crore) from venture capital firm Kenro Capital, according to a statement from the education and technology services provider on Wednesday. The deal has been struck at a valuation of about ₹5,000 crore, a person aware of the matter said on condition of anonymity.

«I don't fear death,» Lee shared, «I fear leaving my children and Faye behind—not being there for them in their times of need.» As he prepares for his «last Christmas» with his family, Lee is also advocating for greater awareness of pancreatic cancer, hoping to prevent others from suffering the same fate.

He, however, cautioned that there is no room for complacency.

JP Morgan India chief executive officer PD Singh is among three candidates shortlisted by Standard Chartered Bank to succeed Zarin Daruwala as the chief executive officer for India and South Asia, people familiar with the matter said. Rahul Shukla, group head for commercial and rural banking at HDFC Bank, and Venugopal Ranganathan, chief risk officer (CRO) at Standard Chartered, are the two other names submitted to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the CEO post, the people said. Daruwala retires from the bank in March after eight years at the top job.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. From sandalwood to the smell of the first rain, niche home and personal care companies are looking to fill a gap in the mass-premium segment of the fragrances market as consumers across age groups experiment and spend on high-quality Indian products, typically in the ₹1,000-2,000 range. Isak Fragrances, a Lucknow-based company, is expanding its product range across sizes and price points to offer Indian consumers a local perfumery alternative, its sixth-generation entrepreneur-founder Vidushi Vijayvergiya said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The recently concluded seventh edition of Echoes of the Earth, a music festival that aims to raise environmental awareness, brought together thousands of enthusiasts from across the city of Bengaluru.

Prosus, the Dutch-listed investment arm of Naspers, is in an advanced stage of talks to lead a new round of funding in fintech Jar, people in the know said. The Swiggy investor has upped its new deal pipeline in India, and this would be the third major deal in the fintech and financing sector after itsinvestments in Mintifi and Vastu Housing Finance. It has also backed IPO-bound jewellery maker Bluestone this year. Jar, which helps consumers save small amounts to invest in digital gold, has held talks with investors to raise around $50 million in this round. The startup was last valued at $300 million when it raised $22.6 million from Tiger Global in 2022.

Small businesses and their owners could face penalties of $10,000 or more if they don't comply with a new U.S. Treasury Department reporting requirement by year's end — and evidence suggests many haven't yet complied.

Human Rights Day every year on December 10 to raise awareness of the basic liberties and rights that every person is entitled to. Each individual has human rights that must be respected irrespectiveive of gender, nationality, ethnicity, race or religion. The day gives an opportunity to recognise the work that has been done and what has to be done to protect everyone's rights. It is a reminder for a call to action, imploring governments, institutions and people everywhere to strive for equality, justice and the defence of human dignity.

Flipkart, India’s largest ecommerce firm valued at $36 billion, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in the coming year with a definite timeline of 12-15 months, multiple people aware of the development said. The proposed listing, which is likely to be the largest share issue by a new-economy company, will mark a seminal moment for the country’s startup sector that is now regarded as the third largest worldwide. The Walmart-owned firm has secured internal approvals to move its domicile from Singapore to India, regarded as a first step to an IPO, and is targeting a public sale of shares by the end of the next calendar year or within the first quarter of 2026, people in the know told ET. “The process has begun and there is clear understanding that in this timeline the company should be public,” one of the sources said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which allows bank account holders to have up to four nominees, marks a significant shift in how money invested in banking products can be managed and distributed after the account holder's demise. The bill, passed by the Lok Sabha on 3 December, says that nominees are only custodians and safekeepers representing the beneficiaries (if there is a testamentary document, e.g., Will/Trust deed) and heirs (in the absence of a testamentary document).

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Krishna Tanna, a Mumbai-based writer and strategist, recalls a moment when intuition led her to a seemingly spontaneous but deeply fulfilling experience. Without concrete plans or logistical preparation, Tanna and her sister decided on a whim to visit Rishikesh, staying at the Osho Ashram and exploring without an itinerary.

slapping therapy" workshop. Hongchi Xiao, 61, from Cloudbreak, California, was convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence in July after a jury in Winchester, southern England, found that he was responsible for the death of 71-year-old Danielle Carr-Gomm. The incident occurred in October 2016 during a session meant to help Carr-Gomm manage her diabetes. Xiao was found to have «unlawfully killed» Carr-Gomm while leading a «paida lajin» workshop, a controversial alternative therapy where participants are slapped or encouraged to slap themselves. The jury concluded that Xiao failed in his duty of care by not seeking medical assistance when Carr-Gomm was suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis, a potentially fatal condition caused by a lack of insulin.

Department of Financial Services (DFS) has directed banks to adopt advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), to safeguard customers from fraudsters. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by the Secretary of DFS with representatives from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), public sector banks, private banks, and payment banks. The meeting focused on tackling digital frauds, especially the increasing number of mule accounts used to facilitate illegal transactions.

Also read: OnePlus tackles green line issue: Lifetime display warranty announced ahead of OnePlus 13 launchThe snipping tool is widely used to capture a screenshot on the laptop, however, few people are aware that it can also be used to video record the screen. Here’s how screen recording works on a laptop with the Snipping Tool:Step 1: On your Windows 11 laptop/ PC, open the Snipping Tool app, it can be located via the search bar on the bottom left corner.Step 2: Now, besides the snapshot icon, there is a video camera icon, click on that.

The YouTuber was joined after he joined the protests by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants in Patna earlier on Friday against the commission over the anticipated changes in exam pattern. The protesting students are demanding that exams be held in 'One Shift and One Paper' to avoid the normalisation process.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian Railways plans to run dedicated Vande Bharat parcel trains on specific routes to capture a chunk of goods shipped by online marketplaces like Amazon and Flipkart that use road and air cargo for faster shipments, two people aware of the development said. The railways have begun designing freight trains on the lines of its Vande Bharat passenger express.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India's highway toll collection growth is slowing and may fall short of the projected ₹70,000 crore in the current financial year, according to two persons aware of the development, mirroring the slowdown in the economy. While new highway alignments and a rise in the number of toll stations may take this income to around ₹60,000 crore in FY25, but the actual growth will ease to a single digit against more than 40% and 16% seen in FY23 and FY24, respectively, the first among the two persons quoted said on the condition of anonymity.