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The centre-left Labor government has targeted Big Tech's influence, and parliament passed a law last week that banned social media for children aged under 16. The proposed law would empower Australia's competition regulator to oversee compliance, investigate anti-competitive practices online and fine companies, Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said in excerpts of a speech due later on Monday.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday stated that India's declining population is a concerning issue, noting that according to modern population science, a society vanishes when its fertility rate falls below 2.1. He also underlined that the fertility rate should be above three or four for the society to survive. «The decline in population is a matter of concern. Modern population science says that when the fertility rate of a society goes below 2.1, that society vanishes from the earth. The society gets destroyed even without any crisis. In this way, many languages and societies have disappeared. The population should not fall below 2.1. Our country's population policy was decided in 1998 or 2002, and it also mentions that the population of a society should not be less than 2.1. We need more than two or three; this is what population science says. The number is important for the survival of society,» Bhagwat said, addressing the Kathale Kul Sammelan in Nagpur.

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Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Saturday. Investment proposals of Rs 59,350 crore and Rs 18,090 crore were received from UK and Germany, respectively, in the education, health, skill development and technology sectors, Yadav told reporters here on his return from the tour. «During the UK visit, the focused areas of the delegation were minerals, semiconductor, health, automobile, EV, renewable energy, education and food processing. In Germany, we have specially focused on technology research, green energy and industrial development,» he said. In UK, the SRAM and MRAM group has given an investment proposal worth Rs 25,000 crore in semiconductors and science and technology Park, an official said. «Similarly, Helion Pharmaceuticals has given an investment proposal worth Rs 3,000 crore. After discussions with the company head, it was immediately decided to allocate land to the pharma major in Indore's Smart Industrial Park. Germany's Long House Partners has proposed investment of Rs 14,000 crore in the technology and innovation sector, while AMS OSRAM is keen to invest Rs 1500 crore in semiconductor/electronics sector,» the official said.

hotels are coming up in India's manufacturing hubs, driven by the growing needs of business travellers for quality accommodation. Hotel brands such as Marriott, Hyatt, Orchid, Regenta, Vivanta and Ginger are setting up properties in industrial belts such as Vithalapur, Talegaon, Chakan, Bhiwandi, Pithampur, Kalinganagar, Sanand and Hosur. While visiting executives used to stay in hotels in cities close to these industrial areas in the past, increasing manufacturing activities and traffic woes are making them seek accommodation close to their factories. At Vithalapur, a five-star property, the Courtyard by Marriott and Hyatt Place, is expected to become operational within the next 12 months, underscoring the demand for premium hospitality options in this fast-evolving industrial hub over a two-hour drive from the Ahmedabad city. In the automotive town of Talegaon on the outskirts of Pune, the recently opened 100-room Fern Residency has gained traction among business travellers. Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh has seen mid-market offerings like Click Hotel and Sayaji, riding on robust corporate demand from the manufacturing sector. Chakan in Pune district and Bhiwandi near Mumbai are also attracting attention, with Ginger Hotel developing 200-room properties in both locations. These developments reflect the broader trend of hospitality players expanding to locations with significant manufacturing activity.

Alice in Borderland can anticipate the return of the series as Netflix announces a release window for Season 3. The Japanese thriller, based on Haro Aso’s manga, has captivated audiences with its high-stakes games and unpredictable twists.

Info Edge has filed a first information report (FIR) at Mumbai’s Bandra Police Station against Rahul Yadav and others in connection with a fraud involving funds from 4B Networks. In 2015, Yadav who cofounded real estate portal Housing.com was fired by the company’s board. «We would like to inform you that pursuant to a complaint filed by AIPL, an FIR has been registered by the Bandra Police Station (Mumbai Police) on November 29, 2024 against Rahul Yadav, Devesh Singh, Pratik Choudhary, Sanjay Saini (and unnamed others) in connection with 4B Networks, alleging inter alia commitment of certain fraudulent acts involving 4B Networks' funds,» the document read. In 2021-22, Info Edge invested Rs 295 crore in Housing.com founder Rahul Yadav’s new real estate startup, 4B Networks.

Gulf Air flight, GF005, was unexpectedly diverted. The passengers have accused the airline of neglect, claiming they were left without food or assistance during the long wait. A video shared on social media shows frustrated passengers arguing with airport authorities.

The creators have provided clarity, revealing the show’s future and hinting at broader storytelling possibilities, as mentioned in a report by Just Jared.

Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana on December 9 to launch the Pradhan Mantri Bima Sakhi Yojana in the state. Speaking to reporters, Nayab Singh Saini outlined the preparations for the visit and emphasised the government's commitment to fulfilling its promises «Today, we had discussions with all the workers regarding our BJP membership campaign. We should achieve our target in 1-2 days and after that, PM Modi is coming to Haryana on 9th December to launch the Pradhan Mantri Bima Sakhi Yojana and all the workers have been assigned the duty to take women from here in large numbers to Panipat. Our government will continuously fulfil the promises we made in the state and take Haryana forward,» Haryana CM said.

Netflix has unveiled the main trailer for the second season of its hit series Squid Game. The series, known for its intense challenges, returns on December 26 with new characters and games.

Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concern over the potential threats generated on account of digital frauds, cybercrimes and AI technology, particularly the potential of deepfake to disrupt social and familial relations. Addressing the concluding session of the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police, the prime minister also called for the use of technology to reduce the workload of the police constabulary and suggested that the police station be made the focal point for resource allocation. Deliberations were held on emerging security concerns along the border with Bangladesh and Myanmar, trends in urban policing and strategies for countering malicious narratives, according to an official statement. In-depth discussions were held on existing and emerging challenges to national security, including counter-terrorism, leftwing extremism, cybercrime, economic security, immigration, coastal security and narco-trafficking.

Mumbai Indians camp knew it would be difficult to get Ishan Kishan back into the fold from the Indian Premier League mega auction due to his skill set, said captain Hardik Pandya here on Sunday. The India wicketkeeper-batter did not feature in MI's retention list as the five-time champions retained former skipper Rohit Sharma, incumbent leader Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma and Jasprit Bumrah. Kishan was snapped up by last season's finalists Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 11.25 crore as Mumbai Indians quit bidding on the player once it reached Rs 3.20 crore. Kishan had a base price of Rs 2 crore. «Ishan has been the freshness and the energy of the room,» Pandya said in a video shared by Mumbai Indians.

Himanta Biswa Sarma said he was ready to ban beef in Assam if state Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah writes to him, seeking such a ban. Congress has alleged that BJP distributed beef to win the Muslim-dominated Samaguri, which was under Congress control for five consecutive terms. BJP and it's allies won all the five seats in the recently held by election. BJP's Diplu Ranjan Sarmah defeated Congress' Tanzil, son of party MP Rakibul Hussain in a bypoll last month.

Sukhbir Khalifa has announced that farmers are set to march towards Delhi on December 2. Speaking about the protest, he told news agency ANI, “We are ready for our march towards Delhi. Tomorrow, on December 2, we will start our march towards Delhi from under the Maha Maya flyover. At 12 pm, all of us will reach there… and demand our compensation and benefits as per the new laws…” The farmers have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points since February 13, fighting for their rights and demands. Their earlier attempts to march towards Delhi on February 13 and February 21 were stopped by security forces stationed at the capital’s borders.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that the situation in neighbouring Manipur will have an impact on the state. The government of Manipur has announced the extension of mobile internet suspension across nine districts for two additional days. The ban was extended till 5:15 pm on December 3. Barak Valley shares a border with Jiribam. Sarma said, «I think the situation in Manipur will definitely have some impact on Assam. That is why we have deployed additional police forces in Barak Valley to see that nothing spills over to Assam.»

Narendra Modi on Sunday called the police to to convert the challenge posed due to digital frauds, cyber crimes and Al into an opportunity by harnessing India's Al power of Artificial Intelligence and 'Aspirational India'. The comments came during the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector Generals of Police at Bhubaneswar on on Sunday. In his address, the prime minister expressed concern on the potential threats generated on account of digital frauds, cyber-crimes and Al technology, particularly the potential of deep fake to disrupt social and familial relations. Further, he expanded the mantra of SMART policing and called upon the police to become strategic, meticulous, adaptable, reliable and transparent.

Manish Sisodia has approached the Delhi High Court, challenging the trial court's decision to take cognizance of the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet in the Excise Policy case. Sisodia's plea stated that the chargesheet was filed without the necessary sanction approval from the competent authorities. The plea filed stated that the allegations against the petitioner, Manish Sisodia, relate to official acts carried out by him in the course of his duties as a public servant.

The panel led by economist Debapriya Bhattacharya submitted a white paper on the state of Bangladesh’s economy to Yunus in Dhaka on Sunday, according to a government statement. Sheikh Hasina was ousted by student protesters in August after 15 years of increasingly authoritarian rule. The army and protest leaders tapped Nobel laureate Yunus, who pioneered microcredit to the poor, to lead an interim government.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said she will write to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and put as much as pressure on the Centre to provide the rehabilitation of Wayanad landslide victims. «I will be writing to the Chief Minister of Kerala and trying to put as much as pressure possible on the Centre as well to provide the rehabilitation that they deserved,» she said while addressing a meeting at Kalpetta here. «But I would like to urge both the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister to provide this rehabilitation, regardless of politics,» she added.