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Queen Camilla came clean about her smoking habits. A chest infection forced Queen Camilla to postpone a week of royal engagements, including two significant Remembrance Day engagements, which has made November difficult for her thus far. The Queen, however, revealed a bit about her alleged smoking habit with one movie star on Wednesday, Nov. 13, when she resumed her duties, as quoted in a report by Marie Claire. During a star-studded reception at Buckingham Palace, Camilla joined King Charles, the patron of the Film and TV Charity, and she had an open conversation with Emily Mortimer, who starred in Paddington in Peru.

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, expressing confidence that it will be achieved. «How many days have passed since the new government was formed? How many weeks? Will the statehood come from the sky? I have no doubt that we will get the statehood,» Abdullah told reporters. The state was bifurcated into two Union Territories following the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Political parties in the state have been demanding early restoration of statehood.

job seekers fail to exercise the necessary caution when engaging with potential frauds posing as employers or recruiters, the report by workforce staffing and HR services provider Genius Consultants said. The report by Genius Consultants is based on a survey of 1,427 employees across sectors including FMCG, Technology, Manufacturing, Telecom, E-Commerce, Logistics, Real Estate, and BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance). Further, the report revealed that while 28 per cent of respondents believed that there have been serious steps taken by the government or regulatory bodies to curb such frauds, a significant 55 per cent disagreed saying there has been inadequate efforts and a lack of stringent measures.

BookMyShow to add a second show on January 26, 2025. However, fans were left disappointed once again as the second set of tickets also sold out just as quickly. The tickets for Coldplay's highly anticipated concert at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad, became available on BookMyShow at noon on Saturday, but demand was overwhelming, with online queues reportedly numbering in the lakhs.

Jake Paul is now a global superstar after defeating veteran heavyweight icon Mike Tyson in an eight-round made-for-Netflix bout on Friday. YouTuber, content creator, entrepreneur, self-proclaimed face of boxing: Jake Paul has become a master of re-invention during his meteoric rise to fame and fortune, as per a report. The 27-year-old from Cleveland has parlayed his fame as an internet celebrity into a lucrative career in combat sports, AFP reported. Paul, who is estimated to have a net worth of $80 million according to the Celebrity Net Worth website, first rose to prominence in 2013, posting short-form videos to the now-shuttered site Vine, garnering millions of followers and billions of views.

Lebanon since they invaded six weeks ago, before pulling back early Saturday after fierce battles with Hezbollah militants, Lebanese state media reported. Israeli troops captured a strategic hill in the southern Lebanese village of Chamaa, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the Israeli border early Saturday, the state-run National News Agency reported. It said Israeli troops were later pushed back from the hill. It added that Israeli troops detonated the Shrine of Shimon the Prophet in Chamaa as well as several homes before they withdrew, but the claim could not be immediately verified.

Rolled steel products manufacturer Aditya Ultra Steel Ltd has reported a net profit of Rs 5.87 crore for April-September period of 2024-25 and also announced setting up a 5 MW solar plant at Rajkot in Gujarat. The company in a statement on Saturday said its revenue from operations stood at Rs 312.39 crore in the first six months of 2024-25. Operating profit stood at Rs 10.50 crore in the period under review. The rolled steel products maker, which sells products under the Kamdhenu brand, listed on NSE SME platform in September following its around Rs 46 crore IPO. The company had reported revenue of Rs 587.80 crore in FY24 while profit was Rs 7.69 crore in the fiscal. Aditya Ultra Steel Ltd Managing Director Sunny Sunil Singhi said that the company is setting up a Rs 15-crore solar power plant with a capacity of 5,000 KWP at Jasdan, Rajkot, to meet its energy needs and enhance sustainability.

Rishabh Pant, one of India’s most explosive wicketkeeper-batters, was one of the shocking names that appeared in the list of players who were released by their franchises during the annual retention activity ahead of Indian Premiere League's mega auction event. The former DC skipper is expected to be the most expensive buy for the teams in Saudi Arabia as he a base price of Rs 2 crore set against him. The wicketkeeper who bounced back after life threatening accident became the face of Delhi Capitals (DC) over the last few years, clocking an impressive IPL record, scoring 3,284 runs in 111 matches at an average of 35.31, with a career-best of 128* and a commendable strike rate.

No injuries were reported and law enforcement was contacted after the bullet struck the right side of the aircraft just under the flight deck. At the time, the crew of Flight 2494 was preparing the plane for departure from Dallas Love Field Airport, Southwest said in a statement. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft was «struck by gunfire near the cockpit» around 8:30 p.m. while taxiing before the flight to Indianapolis International Airport. The plane returned to the gate and the passengers exited, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.

BJP had made Parliament «hostage» and was not allowing discussions on the floor of the House but it was Rahul Gandhi who compelled the Narendra Modi government to hear the voices of all parties, senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala said on Saturday. The Congress general secretary and the party's Karnataka in charge was answering a query on Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju's statement earlier in the day that «the standard of debates in the Lok Sabha has gone down since Rahul Gandhi's arrival». «The BJP made Parliament hostage and there were no discussions. However, after Rahul Gandhi became leader of opposition (in the Lok Sabha), he compelled the government to have discussions and hear the voice of every party,» Surjewala said.

Global capability centers (GCCs), once seen as mere back-office support for large corporations, have evolved into significant players in India's tech industry. Indian GCCs have showcased India's tech talent pool to global companies, leading to increased job opportunities. As per the latest Nasscom-Zinnov India GCC landscape report, the number of GCCs set up in India has increased to 1,700 in FY24, generating $64.6 billion in export revenue and employing over 1.9 million people. Sangeeta Gupta, senior VP and chief strategy officer at Nasscom, had told ET that the country's talent pool is the key driver of GCC growth. «GCCs are increasingly important to their parent enterprises, focusing on moving up the value chain, creating opportunities for future leadership, and enhancing their overall impact,» she said.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at Dhamangaon Railway in Maharashtra's Amravati district. He was here to address a public rally for the November 20 assembly polls. Gandhi's bag was checked after his helicopter landed at the helipad in Dhamangaon Railway, which is among the eight assembly seats in Amravati district. Former state minister and Congress' Teosa MLA Yashomati Thakur, speaking to reporters, questioned the action of the poll authorities and asked why they were not checking bags of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah or Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday after the Delhi-Amritsar Shatabdi Express failed to depart on time, even though its scheduled departure time of 7:20 am had passed. As per reports, the delay was caused by a logistical mistake: an entire coach, including an executive class compartment, was missing from the train. A video shared on X (formerly Twitter) showed large groups of passengers confronting Railway Police Force (RPF) personnel and other officials, seeking answers. Some passengers claimed they were told the delay was caused because an executive coach had not been attached to the train.

Champions Trophy tour unveiled by the ICC on Saturday as the world body moved in swiftly to have them dropped from the host country's itinerary following India's strong objection. The Trophy Tour will now comprise Karachi, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, apart from Abbottabad in the Khyber Pakhtunwala Region. The Trophy Tour starts in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, and will travel to other cities of the nation — Taxila and Khanpur (November 17), Abbottabad (November 18), Murree (November 19) and Nathia Gali (November 20) before concluding in Karachi (November 22-25). Most of these cities are tourist attractions, Earlier, on November 14, the PCB had announced the Trophy Tour, which included cities like Skardu, Hunza and Muzaffarabad, which fall in the PoK region, a disputed territory between India and Pakistan.

Delhi-Lucknow Highway in Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh. The suitcase was discovered by commuters on the service road, leading to a swift response from the authorities. Upon unzipping the suitcase, police found the body of a woman, believed to be between 25 and 30 years old, with visible injury marks. Social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), was flooded with images of the grisly discovery, sparking public shock and concern. As reported by NDTV, a police team, along with forensic experts, reached the scene promptly. The area was cordoned off while investigators examined the suitcase, which also contained a few articles of clothing.

COP officials facilitating discussions about fossil fuel deals, a group of prominent scientists, advocates and policy leaders including Ban Ki-Moon, former secretary-general of the United nations, Christiana Figueres, former chief of the UN climate change body, and Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, have called for urgent overhaul of the UN climate process saying it needs “a shift from negotiation to implementation” as the existing approach is no longer fit for purpose. “28 COPs have delivered us with the policy framework to achieve this. However, its current structure simply cannot deliver the change at exponential speed and scale, which is essential to ensure a safe climate landing for humanity. This is what compels our call for a fundamental overhaul of the COP,” they said in an open letter to UN secretary-general António Guterres and executive secretary of the UN climate change secretariat, Simon Stiell. They, while calling for “COP reform”, said the shift is needed to enable the COP to deliver on agreed commitments and ensure the urgent energy transition and phase-out of fossil energy.

chip design giant MediaTek is planning to significantly expand its workforce in India, ToI reported on November 16. This announcement comes as the company secures its position as the leading chip supplier for smartphone makers in the country. MediaTek surpassed American competitor Qualcomm by providing chips for both budget-friendly and high-end smartphones, according to Counterpoint data. The company now aims to leverage India's growing technology sector by recruiting more engineers and designers, said ToI's report (by Pankaj Doval). «There are a lot of exciting opportunities that we see in India. First and foremost are smartphones. We're going through a massive 4G to 5G transition. It's happening very quickly here,» ToI's report said quoting MediaTek's global VP for corporate marketing, Finbarr Moynihan.

Online shopping with credit cards is rising, fueled by deals offered during the festive season. In September 2024, shoppers in India spent Rs 1,15,168 crore online using credit cards. This makes up 65.4% of the total Rs 1,76,201 crore spent through credit cards, ToI reported on November 16 citing latest data. The survey, which included 700 credit card users, found that 80% took advantage of special credit card offers available on e-commerce platforms. The main attractions were discounts, no-cost EMI options, and better deals overall. This trend started earlier in the year. In April, online credit card spending was Rs 94,516 crore, which was 60% of the total Rs 1,56,498 crore spent. The portion of online spending grew to 63.4% in July, dipped slightly to 62.4% in August, and then reached 65.3% in September.

Oravel Stays Limited, which owns and runs the brand Oyo are being traded in the Rs 53 to 55 range, translating to a valuation of nearly $ 4.4 billion. This is 28% below the high of Rs 77 per share it had touched in February 2024. The price had dipped to Rs 38 in June this year during the Rs 1457 crore Series G primary raise Oyo had conducted at Rs 29 per share. Since then the shares have been on an upswing, but haven't been able to match the high achieved earlier this year.

Income Tax Department has not extended the deadline for filing income tax returns (ITR) for FY 2023-24 for taxpayers subject to audit and other designated income taxpayers. Earlier, the tax department extended the deadline by 15 days for ITR filing for FY 2023-24 for audit cases from the original deadline of October 31, 2024. No further extension was announced by the tax department regarding this deadline.