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The centre, which promoted several local talents, was burnt down by Islamists after the then PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster and no action has been initiated against perpetrators, senior sources pointed out. The Indian diplomats in Dhaka have also faced life threats in the days after Hasina's ouster, following which Bangladesh Army had to provide protection, a source recalled. Security had to be beefed up near the residences of the diplomats and chancery as local police failed to act and some staff from the Indian diplomatic mission in Dhaka were also recalled.

Sukhbir Singh Badal, had allegiance to a banned Khalistani outfit and was facing 21 criminal cases, registered during 1980-90, at the peak of the Khalistan movement, the Punjab Police has said. The shooter, identified as Narain Singh Chaura (68), is a former member of banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), a Khalistani terrorist organisation. Punjab Special DGP (Law & Order) Arpit Shukla said that Chaura has more than 21 criminal cases registered against him. Police is interrogating him and questioning him to find out whether more people or any pro-Khalistan elements from abroad are involved in the conspiracy, he added. He was also involved in the 2004 Burail jailbreak case. He helped terrorists Jagtar Singh Hawara, Paramjit Singh Bheora and two others escape from prison, Shukla added. He was released on bail and has been acquitted in a few cases. Shukla added that a detailed security deployment was in place, with 175 police personnel in plain clothes on duty, led by an AIG-level officer. He credited the timely intervention of the police personnel, including Rashpal Singh, who identified Chaura and followed him as he attempted to fire at Badal.

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has scheduled a board meeting on December 9 to consider upto a Rs 2,000 crore fundraise via issuance of equity shares and or convertible securities on a preferential basis to co-promoter, Vodafone Group Plc. The late night exchange filing came even as UK’s Vodafone announced plans earlier today to invest a portion of its residual 3% Indus Towers stake sale proceeds in Vodafone Idea (Vi) against fresh shares to help its Indian telecom joint venture with the Aditya Birla Group clear a portion of its old dues to Indus. “…a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled on December 9, 2024, inter-alia, to consider a proposal for raising of funds not exceeding Rs 2,000 crore, by way of issuance of equity shares and / or convertible securities on a preferential basis to one or more entities belonging to Vodafone Group,” Vi said in a late evening exchange filing.

Manipur High Court has constituted a committee to conduct a probe in connection with the disappearance of the Meitei man, Laishram Kamal Babu who has been missing since November 25. A two-judge bench of the Manipur High Court, comprising Justices D Krishnakumar and Golmei Gaiphulshillu heard the petition filed by brother of Kamal Babu on Tuesday. The first hearing took place on November 27 where the Court issued notices to all the parties. With respondents failing to reply,the Manipur High Court constituted a committee consisting of the Kangpokpi's District Magistrate (DM) and Superintendent of Police (SP), SP of Imphal West and the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the Army's 57 Mountain Division, who would be Colonel rank officers.

Indus Towers through a block deal and fully exiting the Indian tower company, which is now a Bharti Airtel subsidiary. “Vodafone Group Plc announces it has launched a placing of its remaining 79.2 million shares in Indus, and such shares, representing 3% of Indus' outstanding share capital through an accelerated book-build offering,” the British telco said in an official statement Wednesday.

US officials told the ABC that Chinese hackers have exploited weaknesses in the communications networks of the nation's top telecommunications companies. The FBI and Homeland Security acknowledged the breach, stating China stole a “large amount of data.”

cyberattacks are anticipated to become increasingly prevalent in 2025 with sectors like healthcare and finance most prone targets, according to a recent report. The India Cyber Threat Report 2025 by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and Seqrite, spotlighted the evolving tactics of cybercriminals and the rise of AI-driven attacks as a major concern. «Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be used to develop highly sophisticated phishing campaigns utilising deepfake technology and personalized attack vectors, making them harder to detect. AI-driven malware will adapt in real-time to evade traditional security measures, while data poisoning attacks will compromise the integrity of critical AI systems in sectors such as healthcare and autonomous transportation,» the report noted. Deepfake technology will create compelling malicious content, including fake video or audio messages from trusted sources. This will facilitate more effective social engineering attacks, making it easier for cybercriminals to deceive users into executing malware or revealing sensitive information, it added.

U.S. officials are urging telecommunication companies to boost network security following a Chinese hacking operation that gave officials in Beijing access to the private texts and phone conversations of Americans

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beef in restaurants, hotels and public places, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday. A decision was taken at a meeting of the state cabinet to amend the existing law on beef consumption to incorporate the new provisions. «We have decided to ban serving and consumption of beef in restaurants, hotel and public places,» Sarma said. «In Assam, we have decided that beef will not be served in any restaurant or hotel, nor will it be allowed in any public function or public place. Earlier, our decision was to stop eating beef near temples, but now we have expanded it to the entire state. You will not be able to eat it in any community or public space, hotel, or restaurant,» said the Assam Chief Mnister.

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capital on Wednesday due to poor offtake by stockists and retailers amid weak global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity fell by Rs 150 to Rs 78,850 per 10 grams. It had closed at Rs 79,000 per 10 grams in the previous session. Price of gold of 99.5 per cent purity extended the losses for the third straight day, declining by Rs 150 to Rs 78,450 per 10 grams from the previous close of Rs 78,600 per 10 grams.

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Suzlon Group on Wednesday said the company has secured an additional wind project of 302.4 megawatt from Jindal Renewables in Karnataka. In October, Suzlon had announced securing a 400-megawatt (MW) wind power deal from Jindal Renewables Power. «Suzlon and JSP Green Wind 1, a subsidiary of Jindal Renewables, have expanded their partnership with an additional 302.4 MW wind power project in the Koppal region of Karnataka,» the group said in a statement. The second order brings the total capacity from Jindal Renewables to 702.4 MW, making it Suzlon's largest-ever commercial and industrial (C&I) order from a single customer.

Markets regulator Sebi has notified rules on nomination allowing nominees to act on behalf of incapacitated investors. Additionally, it notified the rule mandating every participant to provide beneficial owners with the option to nominate a person to whom their securities will transfer upon their death. «Every participant shall provide an option to the beneficial owner to nominate, in the manner as may be specified, a person who shall be authorised to conduct transactions on behalf of the beneficial owner in the event of the incapacitation of the beneficial owner,» Sebi said in a notification.

Ashok Leyland Ltd. rose 1.01 per cent to Rs 234.20 in Wednesday's trade. It hit an intraday high of Rs 236.45 and low of Rs 232.20, respectively, during the day. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 264.70 and low of Rs 157.65.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. 0.1 per cent to Rs 2893.15 in Wednesday's trade as of 02:00PM (IST). The stock hit a high price of Rs 2913.85 and low of Rs 2846.00 during the session.

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. 0.52 per cent to Rs 1223.80 in Wednesday's trade as of 12:29PM (IST). The stock hit a high price of Rs 1238.10 and low of Rs 1218.30 during the session. The return on equity (ROE) for the stock stood at -4.44 per cent. Traded volume on the counter stood at 12:29PM shares and turnover at Rs 0.26 crore around that time. The stock of Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 1541.30 and 52-week low prices of Rs 1015.40, respectively.

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. 0.03 per cent to Rs 139.45 in Wednesday's trade. It hit a high of Rs 141.15 and low of Rs 139.20 during the session. On the technical charts, the 200-DMA of the stock stood at Rs 165.53, while the 50-DMA was at Rs 151.9. If a stock trades above 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it usually means the immediate trend is upward. On the other hand, if the stock trades below 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it is considered a bearish trend and if trades between these averages, then it suggests the stock can go either way.