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South Korean law enforcers are continuing to crack down on crypto-powered crime, with customs officials shutting down a suspected international gambling ring that used USDT.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reclaimed power in Rajasthan on Sunday, clinching victory in 115 out of the 199 Assembly constituencies in the recent elections, while the Congress managed to secure 68 seats. Having secured their electoral mandate, the spotlight now shifts to the BJP as the pivotal question emerges: who will be the chosen leader to assume the mantle of Chief Minister? Notably, the party has maintained a strategic silence, refraining from publicly endorsing any specific candidate for the prestigious position in the aftermath of this year's assembly polls. This intriguing decision adds an extra layer of suspense to the political landscape, leaving both supporters and political observers on the edge of anticipation, awaiting the unveiling of the BJP's chosen leader for Rajasthan. Here are BJP’s potential Chief Minister candidates in Rajasthan:

Saudi Arabia has introduced a 96-hour stopover visa for Indians traveling to the West or the Middle East. This initiative, part of the Saudi Vision 2030 to streamline Umrah visits, was announced by Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan. During a joint press briefing with India's Minister of Minority Affairs Smriti Irani and Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, Minister Tawfiq bin Fawzan emphasized the nation's commitment to facilitating the religious pilgrimage of Muslims globally.

GTA 6 trailer has arrived, giving fans who have eagerly awaited each new update to their favourite open-world gaming franchise something to look forward to. Such is the hype surrounding the Grand Theft Auto series that the GTA 6 trailer has been viewed over 90 million times in the 24 hours since it went live. Notably, the GTA 6 trailer has now become the most viewed non-music video, easily overtaking the previous record set by YouTuber Mr Beast.

Cost of Living LIVE Updates December 6: The cost of living is the amount of money one needs to survive in a given place – and one's most essential needs such as food, water, housing, taxes, cost of commute, healthcare, etc. The high rate of inflation has pushed up the cost of living across the globe, burning a hole in the common man's pocket.

Investing.com-- Oil prices moved little in Asian trade on Wednesday, sticking to near five-month lows after a warning on China's economy rattled markets, while signs of an unexpected build in U.S. crude stockpiles also added to pressure on prices.

SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) will continue to develop a new set of products that comply with U.S. government regulations involving exports of high-end chips to China, CEO Jensen Huang said on Wednesday.

Babri Masjid demolition, security measures have been intensified in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, according to officials on Tuesday. With December 6 marking the 31st anniversary of the incident, the Ayodhya Police have implemented stringent security arrangements in the city to prevent any potential untoward events on the eve of the commemoration. Also Read: Ayodhya in 4 books: The long and winding 'mandir-masjid' trail The destruction of the Babri Masjid in 1992 resulted in widespread violence across various regions of the country.

Google Doodle is celebrating Finland's 106th independence day on December 6, 2023, through a special doodle whose reach spans the region of Finland. During the early 20th century, Finland struggled for independence. From 1809 to 1918, Finland was an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire, ceded from Sweden to Russia.

A high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area is getting a Biden administration pledge of $3 billion to help start laying track

MUMBAI : The Sleep Company, an omnichannel leader in the comfort-tech business, has raised ₹184 crore in Series C from existing investors Premji Invest and Fireside Ventures. The company, which provides both sleep and seating technology, will use the funding to grow its offline presence, expand in other regions and widen its product basket, the founders said in an interview. This is the second funding round in 12 months from the same set of investors.

Federal investigators have concluded that a 2021 rupture of an undersea oil pipeline off the Southern California coast was likely caused by the proximity of anchored shipping vessels

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that spends half-a-billion in taxpayer dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers cover stadium repairs over the next three decades

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is “out of danger” after collapsing during a press conference on homelessness Tuesday.

Copa America title in 2024 on the US soil as the century-old prestigious tournament returns to the shores of America. While Messi-led Argentina defeated France to lift the soccer World Cup, «La Albiceleste» edged past Brazil in the Copa America final in 2021. South American football federation CONMEBOL has unveiled the 14 cities that will serve as hosts for matches at the 2024 Copa América, marking the tournament's return to the United States for the first time since 2016. The selected cities include Arlington, Las Vegas, Orlando, Miami Gardens, Santa Clara, Charlotte, East Rutherford, Austin, Atlanta, Inglewood, Houston, Glendale, and two stadiums in Kansas City. The tournament's inaugural match is scheduled to take place at Atlanta United's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, while the final will be hosted at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. This marks only the second occasion, following the special centenary Copa América in 2016, that the tournament will be held outside of South America. Initially designated as the host, Ecuador withdrew in November 2022 due to economic and security concerns, along with a lack of suitable stadiums. The hosting of the 2024 Copa América stands as a significant boost for the USA as the nation prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico.

Multiple investigations are underway after two patients died in separate incidents in the emergency room of a Montreal-area hospital last week.

Kiranas or neighbourhood stores, which contribute more than 85% of sales of fast-moving consumer goods companies, saw orders placed with companies decline 7.5% in November from a year earlier. This is because retailers are left with excess inventory from pre-Diwali orders, which, however, failed to generate enough demand, especially in rural areas. Orders also fell 3.5% compared to the previous month October, according to Bizom, which analyses data based on orders at nearly 7.5 million kirana stores. «Demand has been challenging over the past few months and last month's decline may have been triggered by uncertainty in consumer sentiment, especially in states where elections were due. Recovery will be seen only when there are visible greenshoots in rural markets,» said Sushil Kumar Bajpai, president, RSPL Group, which makes Ghari detergent and Venus soap. FMCG companies had indicated that consistent decline in rural markets had halted in the September quarter but deficient rains, followed by a spike in food prices affected the second part of the quarter.

Apple's iPhone business in India will have no impact from the reported factory closure in Chennai due to the extreme weather situation in Chennai owing to cyclone Michaung, said industry executives close to the company. They said Apple ensures there are enough buffer stocks of iPhones in distribution to deal with such situations. «Apple does not work in a just-in-time inventory model, where a day of downtime impacts supplies. They ensure there is enough stock to tide over a week-long disruption,» said one of the executives, who did not wish to be identified. The executives said Apple treats worker safety as the top priority in such situations and that this has been communicated to its suppliers in the cyclone-affected area. Production was yet to resume at Foxconn and Pegatron facilities in Sriperumbudur near Chennai on Tuesday, despite an improvement in weather, after being halted following heavy rains impacting day-to-day life in the coastal city and its outskirts. Taiwan-headquartered Foxconn and Pegatron are two of Apple's key local assemblers of iPhones and are part of the government's production-linked incentive scheme.

Russian officials and media say that heavy snowfall that hit Moscow has disrupted traffic on roads and flights in and out of three airports

The death toll from a mining tragedy last week in South Africa that involved an elevator at a mine has risen to 13 after a worker died at a hospital

Philadelphia police say a man who had tried to steal merchandise from a department store returned 15 minutes later and stabbed two security guards, killing one and injuring the other