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Mahaparinirvan Divas. The schools and banks in India's richest state will remain inoperable today i.e. Friday (December 6). But what is Mahaparinirvan Divas? Here's all you need to know about it:

Telugu romantic drama Roti Kapada Romance is set to make its OTT debut on ETV Win on December 12, 2024, just two weeks after its theatrical release. Directed by debutant Vikram Reddy, the film features a promising ensemble cast, including Harsha Narra, Sandeep Saroj, Supraj Ranga, Tarun, and Sonu Thakur. Despite an initial theatrical run that lasted only three days due to tough competition from bigger films, the movie's quick turnaround to the digital platform signals a shift in its distribution strategy.

Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing for collection of price trends, gearing up for revision of the base year to 2024 from 2012 and weightage of items tracked for Consumer Price Index to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of data. The revision of the CPI base year is currently under progress and weights for the items will be derived from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23, the ministry said. The inflation data based on the new base year will be released in 2026. The CPI tracks monthly retail prices of goods and services, currently covering 299 items across 1,181 rural and 1,114 urban markets. In the revised CPI series, the weightage of food items is likely to be reduced based on reduced share of food in overall consumption.

Allahabad High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a school teacher who asked class 2 students to slap their Muslim friend, a lawyer said on Thursday about the incident that sparked widespread outrage last year. A bench comprising Justice Deepak Verma refused to grant the relief and directed the applicant to surrender before the court concerned within two weeks from the date of the order and apply for regular bail, the plaintiff's lawyer said. «The lower court had already rejected the anticipatory bail plea on October 16. Now, the high court has upheld that decision, rejecting the teacher's plea on November 23,» Kamran Zaidi, the lawyer representing the victim, said. According to the prosecution, police filed a charge sheet against Tripti Tyagi under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Section 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), Section 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), and Section 295A (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings).

babies dog names; according to a name consultant, this is a compliment. Baby name consultant Colleen Slagen claims that a growing trend in baby naming is the use of dog names as human baby names, as quoted in a report by The NY Post. In a TikTok video, Slagen revealed that one of the most frequent insults she encounters in direct messages or comments is that a name is a dog's name, not a human one. She mentioned that certain trends spring to mind when she considers dog names. The first is cutesy nickname names, which are also very popular with infants at the moment. Charlie, Daisy, Sophie, Ruby, Sadie, and Archie, for instance. Leo, Max, Chloe, and Luna are examples of short and sweet names.

Kuki-Zo tribals, including the ten killed in an alleged encounter with CRPF in Manipur's Jiribam district on November 11, were laid to rest in Churachandpur on Thursday. Coinciding with the day-long funeral programme, a total shutdown was observed in the area. Thousands of people joined a march and attended the ceremony. Mizoram chief minister's adviser (technical) H Ginzalala and Young Mizo Association leaders also attended the mass burial. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum in a letter to Union home minister Amit Shah demanded a judicial probe into the killing of 10 youths.

Marcela Alcazar Rodriguez who is a 33 year old actress tragically suffered a painful death after participating in a Kambo cleansing ritual at a spiritual retreat in Durango located in Mexico, reported Daily Star. According to Daily Star, the ritual actually involves ingesting venom from the Amazonian giant monkey frog which is pretty famously known for its hallucinogenic properties and its ability to induce severe vomiting and diarrhea as part of a detoxification process. Recent reports indicate towards the fact that after consuming the potion, Marcela Alcazar Rodriguez experienced some violent spasms and was immediately rushed to a Red Cross hospital where she eventually succumbed just few hours later. Also Read:Jill Biden's Christmas decor at White House dubbed as ugly, and fans beg for Melania to return soon

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that Muslims were being victimised and their masjids and shrines targeted under a well-planned conspiracy, despite the country being secular as per the Constitution. Abdullah told reporters here on the sidelines of the annual day of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences in Srinagar that if someone doesn't believe that this country is secular let them remove the word 'secular' through an Act in Parliament. Abdullah said Muslim victimisation is happening in the name of «not appeasing the community». «Why are our darasgahs and masjids being targeted under a well-thought conspiracy? I have repeated it several times that you may believe in not appeasing the Muslim community. We also don't ask for any appeasement. But not appeasing us (Muslims) doesn't mean you will target us. Don't target and victimise us in the name of not appeasing us,» said Abdullah.

The Devil Wears Prada, actress Emily Blunt has sparked fresh hopes for her return. The actress, who played the sarcastic and somewhat irritable assistant Emily in the original film, recently hinted at the possibility of reprising her role in The Devil Wears Prada 2. While no official confirmation has been made, Blunt’s comments at the Red Sea International Film Festival has left fans speculating.

Barwa Adda Expressway (BAEL), have agreed to restructure the ₹1,269 crore debt of the toll company, allowing them to classify the account as standard to recover their dues. The restructuring documents are being finalised and creditors expect to complete the process and book the recovery in the current quarter, people familiar with the plans said. An IL&FS spokesperson confirmed that lenders have approved the restructuring of its ₹1,269 crore aggregate debt.

Indian Army held its annual Idea and Innovation Competition — Inno-Yoddha 2024-25 — at the Manekshaw Centre here. The event presided over by Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi celebrated in-house innovations aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, logistics, and training capabilities. According to an army official, 75 innovations, selected through rigorous evaluation from unit to Command Headquarters levels, were fielded this year. Among them, 22 outstanding innovations were showcased and felicitated during the event, which will now proceed towards production under the Army Design Bureau's guidance, aligning with the Indian Army's commitment to fostering an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', the official said.

Delhi court on Thursday sent AAP's Uttam Nagar MLA Naresh Balyan to one-day judicial custody in an alleged organised crime case. Special judge for lawmakers, Kaveri Baweja, sent Balyan to jail, considering that the arguments on Delhi police application seeking his 10-day custody for interrogation in the case under stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) would take more time. Special public prosecutor Akhand Pratap Singh, representing Delhi police, submitted that Balyan's interrogation was required to unearth the larger conspiracy in the case.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which added 27 tonnes of the precious metal to its reserves, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Thursday. India added 27 tonnes of gold in October, bringing its total gold purchases to 77 tonnes from January to October, according WGC data based on reported monthly data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This buying by RBI represents a five-fold increase as compared to the same period of 2023, said WGC. According to the data, with this purchase the total gold reserve of India is now at 882 tonnes, of which 510 tonnes are held in India.

Oracle, has quietly married for the fifth time. His new wife, Jolin, also known as Keren Zhu, has played a pivotal role in his recent investments in college football, particularly at the University of Michigan. Jolin, 33, is credited with helping Ellison secure top recruit Bryce Underwood, a highly-rated high school quarterback from Louisiana State University, to Michigan.

Robert Ryman will be up for auction in Berlin this week, with a value estimated at more than $1.5 million. The 1970 work, titled General 52" x 52", will be available for bidding at the Ketterer Kunst auction house on December 6 and 7. At first glance, the piece may appear to be a simple white canvas, but it is far from ordinary. The artwork, painted using white enamel and enamelac paints—materials generally used for metal surfaces—invites viewers to question the very essence of art. Ryman, who passed away in 2019, was a self-taught artist known for his use of stark white in his works. His minimalist pieces often sparked debate, challenging audiences to rethink traditional notions of what constitutes art. This piece, like many of Ryman’s works, is characterised by its simplicity but demands deeper reflection, highlighting the artist’s meticulous approach to materials and form.

high court judges, the government told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. It also underlined that there is no mention of any «cooling off» period in the Constitution for post-retirement assignments for judges. SC judges retire at the age of 65, while HC judges demit office at 62. District judges retire at the age of 60. «There is no such proposal for increasing the retirement age of judges of the Supreme Court and high courts,» Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce on Thursday exceeded analyst expectations as it reported higher fourth-quarter profits than it did last year due to better performances in each of its business streams.

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of a crypto proponent to be the next head of the United States securities regulator lifted Bitcoin to US$100,000 for the first time as traders warmed to the prospect of relaxed regulations.

Chinese online retailer Temu has been told to suspend operations in Vietnam after it failed to meet an end-of-November deadline to register with the country's Ministry of Industry and Trade

President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission