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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: For homebuyers facing issues such as construction delays, substandard construction or hidden charges in apartment sales, India’s consumer protection watchdog is ready to take up the cudgels on their behalf. India’s Central Consumer Protection Authority plans to collaborate with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) to help homebuyers file complaints, seek compensation, and address unfair contracts with developers, according to two officials familiar with CCPA’s plans.

air pollution. Some regions of Europe face far higher pollution risks than others, making them less ideal destinations for travellers. In 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) updated its air quality guidelines, lowering the recommended threshold for annual concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) such as dust, smoke, and soot from exhaust. ALSO READ: Why applying for a Schengen visa is 'humiliating' for Indians

Edwin Castro, who made headlines after winning the world’s largest-ever Powerball jackpot worth $2.04 billion, has seen his luxurious Malibu beachfront home completely destroyed by the Palisades fire. According to The New York Post, the fire left only the concrete pillars and charred remains of what was once a $3.8 million property. Images obtained by The US Sun show the desolation left behind, with just the foundations and planks of wood visible where Castro’s mansion once stood. What was once a high-end retreat now lies in ruins after the fire tore through the region. After his record-breaking win in November 2022, Castro, 31, made several luxury property acquisitions. The Malibu property was just one of them. He also purchased a $25.5 million mansion near the iconic Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, a $47 million Bel Air estate, and a $4 million Japanese-style home in Altadena, located around 25 miles from Los Angeles.

Elon Musk has called on the people of Germany to «say no» to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. His statement comes after Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) on Saturday announced Scholz as the party's candidate for federal elections set to take place on December 23. Musk made the statement on X in response to two news reports — one about SPD nominating Scholz for German Chancellor again and another June 24 report that said that a woman convicted of «offending» migrant gang rapists receives longer prison sentences than the rapists. In response to the two posts shared on X, Elon Musk wrote, «Sag Nein zu Scholz!» which translates to «Say No to Scholz» in English.

IRCTC), the primary platform for booking tickets on Indian Railways, faced another significant outage on Thursday, leaving users across the country unable to access the website and mobile app. The outage, caused by scheduled maintenance activities, left many passengers frustrated, as they were unable to book or manage their train tickets. Downdetector reported over 2,500 complaints of the outage at its peak. This issue is not new. Similar disruptions have occurred in recent weeks, including one on December 26 and another on December 31, leading to growing concerns among frequent users about the platform’s reliability. Passengers trying to book tickets during peak hours, such as the Tatkal scheme, expressed their frustration on social media, with some tagging the railway minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw. One user wrote, “Please make a reel on trying to login to IRCTC portal at 10 AM for Tatkal ticket.” Another user shared, “It is 10:11 am… still IRCTC is not opening… IRCTC should be enquired and checked… definitely scams are happening. By the time it opens, all the tickets are gone… @AshwiniVaishnaw @irctc.” The IRCTC website displayed a message confirming the outage, saying, «Due to maintenance activity, e-ticketing service will not be available. Please try later.» This is the fifth such disruption in a short period, prompting calls for better digital infrastructure to support India’s vast railway network.

IRCTC) website is reportedly facing issues. On Sunday, many users took to the microblogging site X to report the outage with downdetector reporting outage faced by several users. The outage was also faced by users on Saturday. Last month, IRCTC faced similar outage twice, once on December 26 and again on December 31.

Emmanuel Macron, as per a report by local media house Le Point. «It has damaged our reputation and image without significantly improving our effectiveness,» he admitted. However, he added, «That doesn't mean we should move toward laxity. We must maintain a strict policy, but one that allows us to intelligently condition and simplify our visa policy.» The acknowledgement of failure stems from the report by Paul Hermelin, submitted to the Ministers of the Interior and Foreign Affairs in April 2023, says Le Point.

Berkshire Hathaway CEO has recently taken to raising billions in cash piles instead of investments, which is not very common coming from him. Buffett sold a bulk of his shares in Apple, which came as a surprise especially after the fact that this stock has been one of the biggest frontrunners at Wall Street in 2024, being the highest valued company in the world. Many are even claiming that Buffett is able to see what others are not able to., and that there are chances a stock market pinfall may be incoming. Warren Buffett has a major knack of accurately understanding market behavior, based on his decades of experience. Therefore, his sudden shares dumping activity has raised alarms at the highest levels of Wall Street, as per reports.

Scott Bessent, plans to divest from dozens of funds, trusts and investments in preparation for his new role, The New York Times reported on Saturday. In a letter to the Treasury Department's ethics office, the money manager outlined the steps he would take to «avoid any actual or apparent conflict of interest in the event that I am confirmed for the position of Secretary of the Department of Treasury,» the report added. He also said he would shutter Key Square Capital Management, the investment firm he founded, and resign from his Bessent-Freeman Family Foundation and from Rockefeller University, where he has been chairman of the investment committee, the Times said.

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus, marking the state's first recorded case, according to the officials. Superintendent of Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dhruv Jyoti Bhuiyan confirmed the infection, stating that a test was conducted on the child, which returned positive results. «This morning, we got the report of the child who had come here who had cough and symptoms and had been diagnosed with the HMPV virus. The test was part of the routine but the results came positive. There is nothing to worry about, the child is perfectly alright, it is a 10-month-old child..» said Buiyan while speaking to ANI.

In a statement, the White House highlighted the range of security assistance provided to Taiwan, including the first-ever use of Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), as well as International Military Education and Training (IMET), Taipei Times reported. The statement also noted that President Joe Biden had identified the Indo-Pacific as a crucial region for the future of both the US and the world.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez may celebrate their upcoming wedding in Italy. Sources indicate that the event may occur aboard Bezos' luxurious yacht, Koru, later this year. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez hosted a dinner party during the holiday season. According to NewsNation, some guests at the Aspen event discussed the wedding venue in private conversations. Sources believe the wedding will occur in Italy during the spring or summer, possibly aboard Koru, Bezos' $500M yacht. Also Read: Candy Crush Solitaire: New mobile game’s release date and gameplay

The wildfires that erupted this week across Los Angeles County are far from contained, but they're already expected to be the costliest in U.S. history and among the worst natural disasters

Meta offices. According to The New York Times, facilities managers across Meta’s offices in Silicon Valley, Texas, and New York were instructed to remove the menstrual products, which had previously been provided for non-binary and transgender employees. As per the reports, this move was part of Meta’s broader strategy to align its internal policies with the anticipated values of the incoming political leadership. The company implemented a range of changes, such as eliminating transgender and nonbinary customisation options from its Messenger app and revising its «Hateful Conduct» guidelines. In a major policy shift, Meta ended its US fact-checking program and introduced a community-based notes system, inspired by the model used on X. CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended the move, stating that traditional fact-checking had been perceived as politically biased and had undermined public trust.

Many users are pointing to unusual patterns in the destruction, particularly how palm trees remain unscathed while cars and homes burn around them, fueling bizarre claims about the origins of the blazes.

This year, the full moon occurs in the nurturing and introspective sign of Cancer, intensifying emotional waves for many. However, particularly for four zodiac signs, who are expected to face a more turbulent time than others.

The actor-director opened up about the emotional ordeal in an interview, describing the devastation caused by the raging wildfires that have swept through parts of Los Angeles County, as mentioned in a report by AOL.

China Pakistan Economic Partnership, according to media reports on Saturday. The development came during the fourth round of Pakistan-China Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) in Beijing on Friday, according to Geo News. Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch led the Pakistan delegation, while Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong led the Chinese side. The meeting reviewed the entire spectrum of practical cooperation between the two countries, focusing on the projects driving the high-quality development of CPEC 2.0.

Guided by the I Ching hexagrams «Thunder over Mountain» and «Heaven over Water,» this week reminds us that small victories are stepping stones to greater achievements. Let’s explore into what this week has in store for each zodiac sign, as per a report by Your Tango.

Advanced Light Helicopter that led to the deaths of three coast guard personnel this week. The indigenous fleet of Helicopters — about 330 of them are currently in service — has been grounded for comprehensive checks while the crash is being probed. Sources said that the crash occurred after the crew reported a sudden loss of control second before the chopper hurtled to the ground. It is learnt that flight data being studied did not show any obvious reason for the loss of control and the probe team is now examining the transmission system for a possible failure. Earlier, the indigenous helicopter had undergone comprehensive design review by Netherlands based NLR and had been given a green signal. Recently some changes were made in the transmission system and control rods were changed after instances of material failure came to light.

Kate Middleton has a major chance of rising to the throne as the Queen of England in the near future, as she is currently in the line of succession. However, reports suggest that the reigning King of England and his Queen, are currently staying away from giving any kind of advice to Middleton about her prospects of rising to the throne. King Charles III and Middleton have reportedly bonded for some time now, especially due to their shared battle of fighting cancer. However, that has not ignited any idea within King Charles III about Middleton's future as the head of the Royal Family of the UK. Reports also suggest that King Charles III has been very impressed with Middleton's grace and grit for a long time, and that has seen fruition with respect to Kate becoming the Royal Companion of Honour, which is a sign that the King acknowledges her ability to carry the name of the Royal Family forward at the highest levels.