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Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton is explained by a royal source. Prince William has reportedly been preparing for his eventual accession to the throne, causing drama with King Charles, who is reportedly envious of his son's popularity, according to a report by Cosmopolitan. According to Us Weekly, Queen Camilla desires that her husband hold onto the reins for as long as possible. The Queen loves her responsibilities and has always wanted to be queen, so she doesn't want to let it go so fast. Camilla is apparently not happy about giving Kate Middleton her responsibilities either, as the two have always had a tense relationship.

Fortnite Remix: The Finale live event is a major concert experience happening in-game. This event showcases global artists, exclusive tracks and special in-game rewards for participants.

As DC Studios reshapes its vision under James Gunn, Peacemaker Season 2 is set to play a pivotal role in this evolving universe. From casting updates to intriguing teases, here’s what we know so far about Peacemaker Season 2.

Ukraine at their fastest rate since the early days of the 2022 invasion while they have already captured approximately 235 square kilometers (91 square miles) in just the past week, reported Reuters. This actually marks a record for the year 2024, with eminent analysts noting that Russian troops have taken control of near about 600 square kilometers (232 square miles) throughout the month of November. According to Reuters, the front line which had been largely static for two years is now seeing renewed activity, specifically in the Donetsk region where Russian forces are pushing towards key towns such as Kurakhove and Pokrovsk. The situation is becoming increasingly precarious while reports are claiming that North Korean troops are being deployed to support the Russian operations. Reuters asserted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has indicated that Russia's main objectives include occupying the entire Donbas region and pushing Ukrainian forces out of areas they have controlled since the month of August.

mall developers plan to shrink multiplex spaces in their future projects as cinemas no longer attract big crowds and generate enough revenues throughout the year. Multiplexes used to generate 10% of the footfall of a mall, which has reduced to 6-7%, forcing the developers to rethink the strategy, industry executives said. «With alternate forms of entertainment, we are looking for rationalising cinema space in the mall,» said Sriram Khattar, vice chairman and managing director, rental business, at DLF.

unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology domain on Wednesday announced the successful delivery of a «one-of-its-kind» logistics drone to the Indian Army, aimed at enhancing its capabilities in challenging terrains. The Sabal 20 logistics drone has been manufactured by EndureAir Systems. The firm announced the «successful delivery of one-of-its-kind Sabal 20 Logistics Drone to the Indian Army», saying it marks a «significant milestone» in enhancing the logistics capabilities of the defence forces operating in challenging terrains, according to a statement issued by the company. The aviation technology company was incubated on the corridors of IIT-Kanpur in 2018, with the objective to provide world-class drone technology that is best suited for both defence and civilian applications, it said.

International Space Station (ISS) reported a rancid odor when they opened the hatch of Russia's Progress cargo ship, which had just eventually docked, reported Futurism. Kelly O. Humphries from NASA stated that inquiries about the smell should be directed to Roscosmos which is the Russian space agency, though; Roscosmos has not commented anything on the issue. According to Futurism, several initial assessments suggested that the odor might be due to ‘outgassing’ from the cargo, while, on the other hand, Russian sources pointed to potential contamination from the Poisk docking mechanism. Also Read: Queer on streaming: Is the Daniel Craig movie available to watch on OTT?

Air India Express will start flights to Bangkok from Surat and Pune from December 20, making Thailand's capital its 15th international destination. Besides, the Tata Group carrier will commence services to Dimapur (Nagaland) and Patna (Bihar). With these new cities, the airline will be connecting a total of 51 cities across India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. «Operations to Bangkok will commence on 20th December 2024, with direct flights connecting Surat and Pune to the vibrant capital of Thailand. Additionally, the airline strengthens its domestic network with the launch of services to Dimapur and Patna, offering daily direct connectivity between Dimapur and Guwahati, and Patna and Bengaluru and Hyderabad,» the airline said in a release on Wednesday.

But there could be exceptions to this under the new Telecommunications Act to serve public interest, or to perform government function or where auction of spectrum is not the preferred mode of assignment due to technical or economic reasons, minister of state for communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said Wednesday in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. Towards this, the telecom department has sent a reference to the telecom regulator for recommendations on the terms and conditions of spectrum assignment, including spectrum pricing, for licensees who want to provide satcom services, while factoring in a level playing field with terrestrial access services, the minister said.

Indian companies, as 91 per cent companies are planning to reduce their tax and finance budgets, reflecting the impact of financial strain on corporate operations, said a EY report. The survey by the professional services firm highlights that cost pressures are the top concern of the companies for the first time, with inflation and cost-cutting eroding tax and finance budgets. At the same time, the survey highlights that tax functions face an increasing urgency to manage more complex and data-heavy tax responsibilities. New reporting requirements like BEPS 2.0's Pillar Two rules, are expected to have a significant bearing on the burden of tax and finance functions, it added.

Maharashtra state has decided to extend the deadline for filing of audited accounts by specified trusts who are registered under the Maharashtra Public Trust Act (earlier known as Bombay Public Trust Act). The deadline has been extended to December 31, 2024, for FY 2023-24. The state government announced the extension in a circular dated November 26, 2024. In Maharashtra, trusts are required to file audited statements of accounts with the assistant charity commissioner's office if their annual income exceeds a specified limit. Once the accounts are prepared, they need to be audited by a chartered accountant. It can be uploaded/ filed on the charity.maharashtra.gov.in website only after this auditing is complete.

PAN 2.0 initiative, and holders will automatically receive an electronic version of their card via email, without needing to apply. However, those who wish to obtain a physical card must apply and pay a fee of Rs 50 if they reside in India, the tax department announced on Tuesday. «If existing PAN holders wish to update or correct their details, such as email, mobile number, address, name, or date of birth, they can do so at no cost once the PAN 2.0 project is rolled out,» the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) stated in a set of FAQs released on Tuesday following approval of the Rs 1,400 crore project by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA). In the meantime, holders can use the Aadhaar-based online facility for free updates of email, mobile, and address details.

Google has appointed former Apple India executive Mitul Shah as the managing director for its devices and services business in India, as the tech giant intensifies its focus on scaling its Pixel smartphone sales in the country. In his new role, Shah will lead Pixel's sales and expansion strategies across India. Prior to this he served as the head of consumer sales for Apple in India. In a LinkedIn post on November 27, Shah wrote, «To everyone who has asked me in the last few weeks, why 'switch' from Apple? This is not a switch. This is a continuation of the mission of putting the world's best technology in the hands of fellow countrymen and women.»

Elon Musk has expressed his fear that the US national debt is spiralling out of control and has warned that America is currently headed for bankruptcy super fast. Musk, who has been tasked by President-elect Donald Trump to curb in the excessive US spending, has issued a warning that America could be nearing the verge of bankruptcy. The world's richest man and a close adviser of Trump, Elon Musk has been tasked to spearhead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the upcoming Republican administration, to find ways of saving taxpayer dollars. «America is currently headed for bankruptcy super fast,» Elon Musk wrote on X, formerly Twitter, recently. He was responding to a post on the Department of Government Efficiency's X handle that noted «the US Government spent USD 6.16. trillion while only bringing in USD 4.47 trillion» in 2023.

Edelweiss Financial Services has made an exit worth Rs 175 crore from a mixed-use township project of real estate developer Paradigm Realty that has repaid the debt two quarters ahead of schedule. The early repayment was achieved through robust sales collections and refinancing at an interest rate of under 13% per annum, marking the beginning of the second phase of development for the township, the developer said in a release. The debt was initially raised two years ago to fund the residential phase of 102 Downtown, a project spread over 10 acres in Oshiwara, a locality in Mumbai’s Andheri west suburb. The project, developed jointly with listed developer Prozone Realty.

Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, the only son of Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, renounced his claim to a $5 billion empire to embrace a monastic life. Ananda Krishnan, one of Malaysia’s wealthiest individuals, owns a business empire spanning telecom, satellites, oil, real estate, and media.

Bengaluru this year with chilly breeze sweeping across the city. Parts of the silicon valley are also witnessing slight drizzle, adding to the cold. The city is set to experience more rain on Wednesday and the coming days as deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclone and move towards Tamil Nadu, skirting the Sri Lankan coast, over the subsequent two days, the India Meteorological Department has said.

Real Madrid will play Liverpool in UEFA Champions League game on Wednesday. The soccer game is a crucial one for both Spanish and English giants. Real Marid versus Liverpool UEFA Champions League soccer game will be played at Anfield. The scheduled kick off between Real Marid and Liverpool will be at 3 pm (ET) on Wednesday, November 27. Liverpool and Real Marid match will be live streamed on Paramount+ in the US. Real Madrid and Liverpool's UEFA Champions League match likely to end in a draw.

Boomtown podcast, will be released on Sunday, December 1, 2024, on Paramount+.

Fire Country Season 3, along with its schedule and viewing details, has been announced.

Queen Camilla's beloved Jack Russell terrier named Beth, reported In Style. During his appearance at the Royal Variety Performance pretty recently, the Monarch shared his desire to become a pet parent again while conversing with hosts Alan Carr and Amanda Holden. According to In Style, King Charles eventually expressed hope for a new puppy just days after the palace confirmed Queen Camilla's mourning over Beth’s death. Queen Camilla, who has been recovering from a chest infection, was eventually unable to attend the event while prompting King Charles to apologize for her absence, asserted In Style. Alan Carr and Amanda Holden conveyed their deepest condolences regarding Beth's passing and wished Queen Camilla a pretty swift recovery.