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North Korea was preparing to blow up all sorts of connecting roads which connects it with South Korea amid the rising tensions over some alleged drone activities, reported NBC News. North Korea has claimed that drones sent by South Korea have been seen flying over its capital Pyongyang which are dropping propaganda leaflets critical of their leader, Kim Jon-Un. According to NBC News, North Korea in response has ordered all its military units to stay alert and to be ready to fire when required while demolishing roads which crosses the heavily fortified border. North Korea’s military has accused the South Korean administration of conducting these drone operations on three different occasions recently while labelling them as a serious provocation. Also Read: The Wild Robot: Check out animated film’s digital, blu-ray and ultra 4K HD DVD release date

tax authorities have chosen to examine high-risk refund cases for the financial year 2023-24 (Assessment Year 2024-25) using statistical analysis of specific cases. Tax officers were notified of this decision through an internal directive dated October 3, 2024, which is not publicly available. This means that even if you have already received a tax refund for the financial year 2023-24, your case could still be selected for investigation if the tax department suspects any irregularities. “Suspicious clusters, comprising of ITRs in which common email ID has been reported, has been identified based on certain rules. Details of such high-risk clusters are being disseminated to the respective CRU (Central Registry Unit) Nodal officer 1 for the purpose of verification of suspicion that false claims of refunds have been made in an organised manner or through a single key person,” said the Income Tax Department on the said internal order.

6G services by Bharat 6G Alliance proposing that the 6GHz band be used by telcos has drawn protests from technology companies and broadband service providers. The report, yet to be released in public, has identified the 6GHz band because of its large contiguous bandwidth. «It supports enhanced coverage and capacity of urban and suburban environments, and its ability to balance mobility and data requirements make it a promising 6G candidate,» the report said. ET has seen a copy of the report. «The 6 GHz to 8.4 GHz spectrum is foreseen as „Golden Band“ of opportunity for 6G success in India. The entire frequency range should be studied for use by mobile operators,» the report notes.

The Substance has been leaked online, and the piracy links are flooded across social media, and this has sparked fear among filmmakers and producers regarding significant financial loss, as per a report..

Burdett was previously head of the Columbia Threadneedle multi-manager team and left the firm in April after a 17-year tenure, along with other core team members when the company elected to review his standalone team. Columbia Threadneedle overhauls UK retail multi-manager team as Burdett exits The new head will be reporting into Tom Caddick, managing director of Nedgroup, who told Investment Week that the hire was «really exciting». «I have known Burdett for about 20-years and I have always known him on the other side as a competitor and I have always liked and respected him.» ...

The Simpsons has been a staple of American television, much like Jeopardy! or various The Walking Dead spinoffs. Yet, despite its iconic status, even The Simpsons won’t continue indefinitely. With the recent release of a “series finale” episode at the beginning of Season 36, speculation is mounting about what a true The Simpsons finale might entail. Matt Selman, the showrunner and executive producer, recently shed light on what could bring this beloved animated series to its ultimate conclusion.

Real estate developer Sunteck Realty has reported nearly 33% on-year growth in pre-sales at Rs 524 crore for the quarter ended September. The company has recorded collections worth Rs 267 crore for the quarter, up 25% from a year ago. The quarterly performance has pushed pre-sales numbers for the first half of 2024-25 to Rs 1,026 crore, up 31.2% from Rs 782 crore a year ago. For the first half of the year, collections rose 21.3% from a year ago to Rs 609 crores.

ecommerce companies are slated to ship merchandise worth $12 bn in the latest festive season, a rise of 23% vs last year. Quick commerce, the Shinkansen sibling, may well contribute to nearly 10% of this figure. Piyush Goyal has publicly expressed concern about online discounting policies ravaging small retailers. All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA) has complained to large manufacturers about rampant transactional favouritism to the digital universe. Flipkart's 2024 'Big Billion Day' attracted over 33 cr user visits over just two days, while Meesho's 'Mega Blockbuster Sale' recorded a 100% growth in Day 1 sales. Both brands have noted a clear increase in the demand from tier-2 and tier-3 cities, spurred by improving logistics. Physical channels are still going strong. But, clearly, the shift towards device-to-home is irreversible, aided by a seminal shift in consumer behaviour across categories, from dining to dressing. Quickcom, reportedly growing at over 280% over the last 24 months, has led to an influx of new categories, including consumer electronics.

BEIJING — China's Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an told reporters Saturday during a highly anticipated press briefing that the central government has room to increase debt and the deficit.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has reduced its stake in Bank of America to below 10% amid a selling spree that started in mid-July.

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Police in France say four people have died in a car crash after their Tesla vehicle reportedly hit a road sign and caught fire

real estate sector saw 25 deals worth USD 1.4 billion in September quarter, driven by Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) issues launched by developers, according to a report by Grant Thornton. Consulting firm Grant Thornton Bharat released the report 'Real Estate/ REITs Dealtracker — Providing M&A and PE deal insights' on Monday. «The quarter maintained strong deal volumes with 25 deals, marking an all-time high in terms of deal volumes and the second-highest values since Q2 2023,» the report said. The deal values were primarily driven by the QIP activity, followed by private equity funding in the residential and commercial segments, with additional activity in real estate technology companies.

Brazil on Friday started blocking over 2,000 gambling websites designated as irregular, part of a push by the government to regulate the sector, after concern rose about gambling addicts, especially vulnerable people

Apple Vision Pro, which debuted earlier this year at $3,499.Reportedly, Apple’s decision to fast-track the development of a cheaper headset stems from the Vision Pro’s high price, which has limited its appeal and accessibility to a wider audience. Reports from earlier this year suggested that Apple had paused Vision Pro development to focus on this lower-cost variant, which remains the company’s priority.As per the publication, the more affordable headset will likely feature downgraded components, including a less powerful processor and cheaper materials.

Daylight Saving Time will officially conclude in the month of November, as per a report.

Back in 2016, the artificial intelligence maker OpenAI had just incorporated as a nonprofit and applied to the Internal Revenue Service for tax-exempt status

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries further trimmed its forecast for oil-demand growth, as it prepares to bring some barrels back into the market despite weaker global prices. The Vienna-based cartel now expects demand to grow by 1.93 million barrels a day this year and 1.64 million barrels a day in 2025, from 2.03 million and 1.74 million barrels a day previously.

Europa Clipper probe aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket from Cape Canaveral situated in Florida. According to Los Angeles Times, the Europa Clipper mission aims to explore Europa, the icy moon of Jupiter in search for signs of existing alien life. Los Angeles Times reported that the spacecraft will be embarking on a journey of 1.8 billion mile which will take near about 5 and half years to be completed and the arrival is expected in the year of 2030. Europa Clipper will be utilizing gravity assists primarily by swinging around Mars starting from early next year. Europa clipper will be returning to Earth around late 2026 before its final destination to Jupiter. The spacecraft after reaching its destination will be conducting scientific investigations for over four years which will include multiple flybys of Europa for studying the subsurface ocean and in search for organic compounds, Los Angeles Times reported.

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George Clooney film Wolfs was pulled from theaters and plopped straight on to Apple TV+ streaming, which reportedly pleased the one woman he may not love — Angelina Jolie. Sources tell us that Jolie is thrilled with the short theatrical run and switch to streaming for the film, particularly now that she's riding on a successful press tour with her own movie, Maria, which was bankrolled by Netflix, as per a report. This sudden withdrawal of Wolfs by Apple TV+ just weeks after a limited release from the cinema has left Pitt, Clooney, and their teams scratching their heads in anger. A source has claimed that this decision has come as the biggest blow for both the actors, who earlier had managed to bargain for a theatrical release. Change of this kind has shocked several people, including the director Jon Watts, who expressed his feelings by arguing that the movie was made to be seen at the theaters, InTouch reported. Also Read: Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?: See release date, where to watch, host, format and episode schedule