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Telangana Assembly polls next week, the Election Commission (EC) has issued an «advisory» to Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao for his controversial remarks against the Congress leadership, asking him to follow the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct in «letter and spirit». On October 30, Rao had made certain threatening remarks against the Congress leadership in the Banswada constituency of the southern state following an attack on a member of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), led by him. A National Students' Union of India (NSUI) leader had approached the poll panel against Rao. «You are hereby advised to follow the provisions of the MCC in letter and spirit,» the advisory read.

Ralph Macchio, Hilary Swank, and Jaden Smith. Just this week, Macchio and Jackie Chan revealed their collaboration on a new Karate Kid film. The significant news, however, is Sony Pictures launching a global search for the film's young co-star. Remarkably, within a mere 24 hours of the announcement, there were 10,000 submissions to the open casting call, as reported by THR. The Karate Kid team is seeking a «smart, scrappy, and skilled martial artist» aged between 15-17, capable of portraying Chinese or mixed-race Chinese. Proficiency in English is essential, and conversational Mandarin is a plus. The chosen actor will have the perfect mentor in Macchio, who originally did the role of Daniel LaRusso in the 1984 film «The Karate Kid» and its sequels, as well as the ongoing Netflix series Cobra Kai. On the other hand, Chan portrayed Mr. Han, mentoring Jaden Smith's Dre Parker in the 2010 remake of «The Karate Kid.” Jonathan Entwistle directs the sixth installment of Karate Kid, scripted by Rob Lieber, hitting theaters on December 13, 2024. Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, known for their roles in different „Karate Kid“ films released years apart, are set to collaborate in an upcoming martial arts franchise movie. Produced by Karen Rosenfelt, directed by Jonathan Entwistle, and written by Rob Lieber, this Sony Pictures production is scheduled to hit theaters on December 13, 2024.

S Somanath has emphasised on the need to de-regulate controls in the space sector to foster improved growth. The scientist has said that unnecessary controls impedes the progress of the space sector.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, took to social media platform X to announce achievement in the mobile industry. In a post, he revealed that the Indian mobile industry has experienced exponential growth, expanding by a remarkable factor of 20 in just nine years. Minister Vaishnaw posted on X, «Met Mobile industry to review progress. Industry has grown 20 times in 9 years.

MasterChef India's renowned celebrity chef Vikas Khanna, on Saturday, shared a social media post flaunting his ripped physique and opened up about his enduring journey through a series of physical challenges he faced. Taking to his official X, formerly known as Twitter, handle Khanna posted a picture of him in which he was seen posing shirtless at a gym, with his abs and chiselled muscles on display. The pic highlighted his remarkable commitment to physical fitness despite a series of health challenges, which he revealed in the text accompanying the picture. The Michelin-starred chef tweeted, «After 1 knee injury, 3 back injuries, 1 wrist surgery, 2 shoulder injuries and severe asthma, we still got to keep pushing.» Expressing gratitude to his inspirations, he added, «Thanks to everyone who inspires me everyday.» Khanna, post which was shared by him from Midtown East, Manhattan, garnered over 162 thousand views and more than three thousand likes. Several fans of the 52-year-old chef appreciated his resilience in the social media post's comment section.

Alka Singh Gurjar said on Saturday, reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'panauti' remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that these kinds of statements reflect the values of Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party. «Prime Minister is the Prime Minister of the country and not of any party. We may have differences ideologically, but by talking like this about a person who represents the country and who has gained a global reputation for the country, you (Rahul Gandhi) have shown your values and your party's thinking,» said Alka Singh Gurjar.

Rahul Gandhi's "panauti" comments against Prime Minister Modi as «below the belt', Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said people will give befitting reply to it in the upcoming assembly elections. »Whenever below the belt language was used about the Prime Minister, people have given a befitting reply in whichever state in the country.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday posted a social media post on X featuring Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, playfully labeling him as a ‘tubelight.’ The shared poster, titled 'Fuse Tubelight,' adds, ‘Made in China, Congress Presents Rahul Gandhi in and as tubelight.’ Earlier on February 6, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had mocked Rahul Gandhi a 'tubelight' in Parliament and said, “I have been speaking for 30-40 minutes but it took this long for the current to reach. Many tubelights are like this," he said.

FMCG) companies, have always found it challenging to reach Indian rural markets. The potential of this market, constituting >70% of India’s retail landscape, has remained largely untapped, primarily due to challenges in rural distribution.

DDA Flat Scheme 2023: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) launched 32,000 fresh flats, featuring luxurious penthouses, in its ‘Festival Special Housing Scheme 2023’. Registration begins today, with flats available in Dwarka, Loknayakpuram, and Narela, priced between ₹11.5 lakh to ₹5 crore. A nominal registration fee will be charged for applicants, as per DDA officials.

online videos every day. Many have their dedicated accounts on YouTube or Instagram or Facebook or some other social networks. But not all are that successful and certainly do not earn in millions.

The bullish momentum that started in Q4 2023 has seen top altcoins like Solana (SOL) surge astronomically. However, this explosive growth has not prevented investors from searching for better investment options. As a result, Rebel Satoshi ($RBLZ), an upcoming meme coin, has seen massive investor interest despite being in its public presale.

ICC Men's World Cup 2023 and then apologizing for his controversial remark, former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq is in the news again. And this time too, for all the wrong reasons. Razzaq launched a fresh tirade against the Indian cricket team after their defeat to Australia in the World Cup final.

PB Fintech on Friday said it has made a further investment of 349 crore in its arm Policybazaar to strengthen the financial health of the subsidiary. “PB Fintech made a further investment of Rs 349 crore in Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary," the company said in a filing. The present investment seeks to strengthen the financial health of Policybazaar to meet its general operating expenses and enhance brand awareness, office presence and strategic initiatives. PB Fintech will infuse the funds into Policybazaar in one or more tranches during FY24 and FY25. PolicyBazaar and PaisaBazaar, which are jointly classified as the core online business for PB Fintech, have seen revenue growth of 46% on a year-on-year basis in the second quarter, one of the highest growth achieved in the past four quarters. Adjusted EBITDA for the core business improved to Rs 68 crore. In the September quarter, PB Fintech's revenue surged by 41% YoY, driven by remarkable growth of 129% on YoY basis in the insurance business. EBITDA margins improved from -39.4% a year ago to -11% in the second quarter, propelled by cost reductions in ESOPs, controlled employee and advertising expenses, resulting in significant operating leverage benefits. Analysts expect this trend to continue for the foreseeable future. So far this year, PB Fintech shares had a terrific run with 80% gain on a year-to-date basis. Post the quarterly results, Keynote Capital has revised its estimates and maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on the stock, with a target price of Rs 968. «The company stands at a pivotal juncture, driven by catalysts such as renewal commission growth, strategic expansion into tier-2/3 cities through offline channels, and

Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), a leader in blockchain and high-performance computing, has teamed up with NVIDIA to introduce a new cloud service in Asia, according to Globenewswire . Named Bitdeer AI Cloud, this service is poised to be powered by NVIDIA's advanced DGX SuperPOD with DGX H100 systems, representing a major development in the region's technological landscape.

Stuart Seldowitz, former National Security Council advisor to ex-US President Barack Obama, has been arrested in New York City on charges related to the harassment of a street vendor. Viral videos captured Seldowitz making Islamophobic remarks against a halal food cart worker in Manhattan. In a display of solidarity, people gathered outside the vendor's cart, purchasing food to support him.

Buoyed by strong housing demand, the average residential prices in key micro markets across the top 7 cities saw a significant surge in the last three years between October-end 2020 and the corresponding period in 2023.

Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) stands as one of Gurgaon’s pivotal real estate corridors, spanning from Gurgaon-Faridabad Road near Sector 58 to its connection with NH-48 near Sector 74A, intersecting Sohna Road at Badshahpur Chowk. This evolving corridor in South Gurgaon amalgamates several developed and developing sectors catering to residential, commercial and industrial demand.

By Greg Torode

Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has   announced   a landmark achievement in the nation's digital transformation journey. The 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, a strategic program designed to advance artificial intelligence (AI) skills among Nigerians, has successfully attracted over one million applicants. This remarkable response, disclosed on November 8, 2023, on a platform formerly known as Twitter, represents a significant stride in Nigeria's ambition to become a hub of technological talent.

During a CNBC interview at DC Fintech Week, SEC Chair Gary Gensler discussed the potential revival of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, emphasizing the importance of operating within legal boundaries. The context for this comes in the wake of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's recent fraud conviction and the company's bankruptcy last year.