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Jake Paul is set to make his long-awaited MMA debut in the summer of 2025. This comes after he signed a deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) nearly two years ago. Although he lost to Tommy Fury in 2023 and has been focused on boxing, his commitment to MMA remains strong. Paul is currently preparing for a boxing match against former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on November 15 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which could attract up to 90,000 fans. While Paul gears up for his boxing fight, he is also planning his entrance into the MMA arena. Although specific details regarding his weight class and opponent are yet to be finalized, PFL owner Donn Davis confirmed that Paul is ready for his debut. Davis stated, «He tells me the summer of 2025. He's been training.» Earlier discussions for a fight with Nate Diaz fell through, but Davis believes that the timing was never right for both fighters. Also Read: Can a U.S President ban abortion across the country? Here's all you need to know about presidential power on abortion laws

Vikash Yadav in a case of alleged kidnapping, extortion and attempt to murder filed by a Delhi businessman is likely to commence soon. Yadav is also wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation that has accused him of plotting an unsuccessful attempt to murder Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. People in the know of the Delhi case said proceedings under Section 207 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which mandates supplying to the accused a copy of certain documents relied upon by the prosecution, were nearing completion.

Terrifier 3, the latest in the horror franchise, has announced its digital release date and streaming plans. Fans eager to watch at home can look forward to its availability on November 26, 2024.

Meta has announced a partnership with the ministry of electronics and information technology to set up a Centre for Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), the latter said. The IT ministry said the Centre for Generative AI, to be set up at the Indian Institute of Jodhpur, will work towards advancing open-source AI in India. “The partnership will enable development of indigenous AI applications, advance skill development in AI, boost research capabilities with the aim of contributing to India’s AI mission of ensuring tech sovereignty and the vision of building AI solutions that are tailor made for India,” IT ministry said.

Rahul Gandhi on Saturday expressed concern over the recent sharp decline in the Indian stock markets and said the party must evolve ways to protect the interests of youngsters, the salaried class and the common people who have invested their money. In a video of a phone conversation with Pawan Khera — chairman of the Congress' media and publicity department — Gandhi described the stock market as a «space of risk» and urged party leaders to devise innovative ways of cautioning retail investors for protecting their hard-earned money. «If you want me involved in it, tell me how,» Gandhi told Khera, expressing his willingness to be part of a communication campaign to protect the interests of retail investors. The former Congress president posted a video of the conversation with Khera on Instagram with the caption, «Who is in the syndicate that guards the corrupt?»

Ratan Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability' as chairman-designate of Tata Sons by the end of the first year of apprenticeship under him to give insights and hands-on experience on how to run the group, even before the latter formally taking over the position fully, according to a newly released book. Tata 'suffered more' than Mistry 'in a way' from the decision to sack his successor as Chairman of Tata Sons in October 2016, claimed a biography of the late veteran industrialist and philanthropist — Ratan Tata A Life — authored by Thomas Mathew and published by HarperCollins Publishers. Late Mistry was chosen in 2011 after a global search by a selection committee to succeed Tata — who retired as Chairman of Tata Sons in December 2012 — with his full endorsement, despite apprehensions and reservations expressed by group veterans. For a year Mistry was the 'Chairman designate' before he took over as Chairman of Tata Sons after Tata's retirement. While approving the recommendation of the selection panel, Tata had two observations while nodding Mistry as his successor. He wanted Mistry, who was then the MD of Shapoorji Pallonji Group with interests similar to the Tatas such as construction, real estate, textiles, engineering goods, and power among others to 'severe all relations' with the company by creating a separation that would be 'legal and tenable'.

Kamala Harris in Michigan on Saturday, while Republican candidate Donald Trump holds his own rally in the battleground state. With some 8.4 million registered voters and 15 electoral college votes of the 270 needed to win, Michigan is one of seven competitive U.S. states that will decide the election. It is part of the «Blue Wall» that is considered Democrats' best chance of electing Harris, along with Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. In Michigan, Harris and Trump are battling for voters that include a large Arab American and Muslim population concerned about Israel's war in Gaza, and union workers worried about how electric vehicles could reshape the U.S. auto industry, which is headquartered in Detroit, the state's largest city.

air quality crisis in the national capital. In a high-level virtual meeting, co-chaired by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, states were asked to optimize the use of more than 300,000 crop residue management machines that have been distributed to farmers with government subsidies. «Sustained attention is crucial,» Chauhan said in the meeting, despite noting progress in reducing farm fires. The official data shows stubble burning incidents have decreased 35 per cent in Punjab and 21 per cent in Haryana compared to last year, with overall cases down 51 per cent since 2017.

Enforcement Directorate on Saturday said it has attached assets worth more than Rs 163 crore of the alleged «main middleman» and his linked entities in fresh action in a «scam» in the recruitment of group C and D category staff by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC). The federal agency earlier attached properties worth Rs 230.6 crore in connection with the alleged irregularities in the hiring of assistant teachers and Rs 151 crore worth of assets in the primary teachers recruitment «scam» in West Bengal. Both recruitments were done by the WBSSC. The federal agency said in a statement that five hotels and resorts, 230 land parcels and 17 flats and shops of Prasanna Kumar Roy, the «main middleman» in these cases, his wife Kajal Soni Roy and a company, controlled and operated by Roy, named Shree Durga Dealcom Pvt. Ltd. have been provisionally attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The value of the attached properties is Rs 163.20 crore, it said.

Solex Energy on Saturday said it has partnered with State Bank of India (SBI) to offer solar financing options for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. As part of the partnership, SBI will offer solar financing through loans up to Rs 10 crore for solar projects under its Surya Shakti Solar Finance Scheme across India, Solex Energy said in a statement. «The collaboration aims to make solar energy accessible, affordable, and a driving force for India's renewable energy future. The partnership will accelerate the growth of solar energy and empower our clients and channel partners to adopt solar solutions and drive business expansion swiftly,» Solex Energy Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) Chetan Shah said. While Solex Energy will offer end-to-end support to customers — from site evaluation and design to obtaining regulatory approvals — SBI will provide a digital platform that ensures a hassle-free loan application process for financing solar projects.

Jammu and Kashmir unit chief Vikar Rasool Wani from the party for «attempting to destabilise» and «inciting» indiscipline in the party, sources said Saturday. Sources in Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) said district-level leaders were not happy with Wani, and accused him of using party leader Ghulam Nabi Monga — who they described as a «failed Congressmen» — to destabilise the party. «He incites others to question the decisions of the party high command vis-a-vis alliance with National Conference and other decisions concerning J-K Congress,» a source in the party quoted leaders as having said. «We will be seeking his immediate removal as Special Invitee Congress Working Committee (CWC) given the fact that he doesn't deserve this position,» the source said.

Supreme Court has stayed an order of the Allahabad High Court which imposed costs of Rs 1 lakh on an advocate for wasting the court's «precious time» and arguing a case wearing a lawyer's robe and a band despite being a petitioner in-person. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan issued limited notice on whether adverse remarks made by the high court against advocate Mehmood Pracha need to be expunged. «Issue notice for the limited purpose as to why the observations made by the high court against the petitioner be not expunged and why the order imposing cost be not set aside, returnable on December 9, 2024. »Meanwhile, the impugned order dated September 10, 2024, to the extent of imposition of cost shall remain stayed," the bench directed.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi officials said that the plan is still in its early stages, and an advisory is expected soon. The proposal aims to address the health risks associated with pigeon droppings, which can harbour pathogens such as Salmonella, E. Coli, and influenza. These pathogens can exacerbate respiratory conditions like asthma and lead to severe allergic reactions. «When pigeons gather in large numbers, their droppings and feather fluttering create a breeding ground for various pathogens, particularly fungal spores like cryptococci. Inhaling these spores can lead to serious respiratory issues, including hypersensitivity pneumonitis, asthma, and even severe fungal pneumonia in individuals with conditions like diabetes.

physical disabilities, especially among elders, leading to difficulties in performing activities of daily living (ADL), reported TOI. The study was conducted in the US with 15,411 participants over an average follow-up period of about eight years. It found that at least 48 per cent of the participants aged 65 years and above reported new difficulties in performing daily activities due to exposure to pollution. The researchers discovered that higher concentrations of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10-2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) were associated with increased risks of ADL disability. However, not all associations reached statistical significance. Moreover, ozone (O3) was found to be associated with a lower risk of ADL disability.

NCP (SP) candidate Yugendra Pawar says fighting against his uncle Ajit Pawar is a challenge for him, but he is not worried as goodwill and blessings are with him. He said it is the people of Baramati who chose him for the assembly poll fight this time. For the November 20 assembly polls, the NCP (SP) led by Sharad Pawar has fielded Yugendra, who is the son of Ajit Pawar's younger brother Shrinivas. This is Yugendra's maiden election. This is the second electoral contest between two members of the politically influential Pawar family in their home turf Baramati in Pune district in the last six months.

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Dhanteras to be an auspicious day for buying silver and gold. This time, Dhanteras is on October 29, 2024, i.e. on Tuesday. If you are planning to buy gold or silver from your local jewellery store on Dhanteras, be prepared to stand in long queues for hours. One quick way to avoid all hassle is to shop online. If you are worried about buying high-value items online or the authenticity of a seller, stick to reputed stores like MMTC-PAMP, Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds. MMTC-PAMP is a joint venture between the Government of India-owned Metals and Minerals Trading Corporation of India (MMTC) and Switzerland-based gold refining company, Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux (PAMP).

Mumbai Police in a joint operation with Punjab Police has apprehended Sujeet Sushil Singh, a resident of Mumbai, wanted in the high profile murder of Baba Siddique. «Sujeet was involved in the murder conspiracy and was informed about the plan to kill Baba Siddique three days in advance by Nitin Gautan Sapre-another accused. He also provided logistical assistance,» DGP Punjab police Gaurav Yadav said on Saturday in a post on X. Singh has been handed over to Mumbai Police for further investigation, the Punjab DGP said.

Sai Pallavi has landed herself in a bit of hot water. An old video of the ‘Premam’ actress has resurfaced and has gone viral for the wrong reasons. In the clip, she is seen describing the Indian Army as a “terrorist group” in Pakistan and advocating ant-violence. «People in Pakistan think our army is a terrorist group. But for us, it is them. So, the perspective changes. I don't understand violence.» The video is dated back to 2022.

Friends star Matthew Perry approaches on October 28, his mother Suzanne Morrison, and stepfather Keith Morrison, reflected on the late actor’s final days. In an emotional interview with Today, Suzanne shared a poignant memory of her last conversation with her son, which now feels laced with a premonition about his untimely passing. “He went through a period, interestingly enough, just before he died when he was showing me one of his new houses,” she recounted.

Maharashtra Assembly elections, the state Congress in-charge Ramesh Chennithala dismmissed speculations about a rift in Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) stating that all is well in the opposition alliance, which will announce the list of all its candidates by Saturday evening. Chennithala who attended the Congress' Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting in Delhi on Friday, Chennithala said that party leader Balasaheb Thorat will meet with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and NCP-SP Chief Sharad Pawar today to sort out all the issues. «All is well in MVA. We are going to fight the election together. There is no problem in MVA. The problem is in Mahayuti.We are all together. We are working out a formula. By tomorrow evening (Saturday), all the seats will be declared,» Chennithala told late last night.