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Numerous celebrities have expressed their wish to leave America in favour of a new life overseas ahead of his inauguration in January; many of them made their intentions known long before the election even happened, as quoted in a report by MarketWatch. A lot of celebrities, including Sharon Stone, are searching for a better life overseas. Stone, an A-lister, has revealed that she is considering a house in Italy, while Cher made clear her drastic steps if Trump were to fight his way into the White House again before the election.

Trade (DPIIT) has approved the ₹10,000-crore acquisition of Anil Ambani-promoted Reliance Capital by Hinduja Group-backed IndusInd International Holdings (IIHL), sources familiar with the development told ET. With this approval, all regulatory clearances required to finalise the transaction are now in place, said sources. IIHL had already secured approvals from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), and stock and commodity exchanges earlier this year.

Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), Artificial Intelligence and data for governance amid global economic growth at just over 3%, its lowest rate since the turn of the century. Accelerating progress towards the SDGs requires inclusive digital transformation.

Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The report alleged that PM Modi was aware of the plot to kill Nijjar in British Columbia. MEA said, such ludicrous statements made to a newspaper purportedly by a Canadian government source should be dismissed with the contempt they deserve. «Smear campaigns like this only further damage our already strained ties,» MEA added.

Families of victims who were murdered by notorious serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo have been barred from attending his upcoming parole hearing in person, according to the families’ lawyer.

Bagheera, featuring Sriimurali and Rukmini Vasanth in lead roles, is set to premiere on Netflix on November 21, 2024. Directed by Dr. Suri, the movie has made history as the first Kannada film to secure streaming rights with a global platform, marking a significant step forward for Kannada cinema in the digital arena. Netflix officially announced the film’s release, confirming that it will be available in multiple languages, including Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, ensuring its accessibility to audiences across India. Bagheera originally hit theaters during the competitive Diwali 2024 window, going head-to-head with other big-budget films. Despite the stiff competition, it carved out a strong foothold among viewers, earning critical acclaim and emerging as a box-office success. To date (November 20), the film has grossed ₹31 crore worldwide, with over Rs 18 crore collected from the Indian box office alone, solidifying its status as a profitable venture given its modest budget. The film’s gripping narrative, crafted by KGF and Salaar creator Prashanth Neel, combines a compelling superhero saga with emotional storytelling and high-stakes drama. Bagheera features a stellar ensemble cast, including Prakash Raj, Achyuth Kumar, Sudha Rani, Ramachandra Raju, and others, whose performances enhance its appeal. Arjun Shetty’s stunning cinematography and B. Ajaneesh Loknath’s electrifying score further elevate the movie’s cinematic experience.

Gaza, accusing council members of cynically rejecting attempts at reaching a compromise. The 15-member council voted on a resolution put forward by its 10 non-permanent members in a meeting that called for an «immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire» and separately demand the release of hostages. Only the U.S. voted against, using its veto as a permanent council member to block the resolution.

Net formal job creation under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) stood at 1.88 million in September, a jump of 9.3% compared to 1.72 million added in September 2023, government data shows. As per the provisional data, released by the ministry of labour and employment on Wednesday, the retirement fund body witnessed a month-on-month increase of 1.6% when compared to 1.85 million net formal jobs created in August this year. Net new subscribers added to EPFO stood at 1.41 million in April, 1.51 million in May and 1.67 million in June and 1.99 million in July this year.

Samajwadi Party (SP) following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The notes, obtained during a controversial search of Combs’ jail cell, are at the center of a dispute over whether they fall under attorney-client privilege, as mentioned in a report by USA Today. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, presiding over the case, instructed prosecutors on Tuesday to refrain from using the notes while he determines their admissibility.

Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai is testifying in his defense at his landmark national security trial

India and Australia sealed an ambitious renewable energy partnership and set their eyes on a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese vowed to significantly ramp up overall bilateral ties. A raft of issues including ways to boost ties in areas of defence and security ties, mobility, science and technology and education figured prominently at the second India-Australia annual conclave held on the sidelines of the G20 summit late on Tuesday. The two leaders also looked forward to a long-term vision of defence and security collaboration to enhance collective strength, contribute to both countries' security, and make an important contribution to regional peace and security, according to a joint statement. The Renewable Energy Partnership (REP) would provide the framework for practical cooperation in priority areas such as solar energy, green hydrogen, energy storage, investments in related projects and allied areas.

Yes Bank has announced a partnership with Vegapay, a technology innovator in the banking software industry, to launch a hyper-configurable platform called ‘Credit Line on UPI’, Vegapay said in a press release. Yes Bank, through the platform can create customised credit programmes that suit customers' needs. The bank can decide whether to offer interest-free or interest-bearing credit, whether or not allow customers to pay in installments (EMIs), and set up rules for different situations through an easy-to-use interface. The platform includes a user-friendly dashboard and a customisable app, making it simple for banks to integrate with their existing systems.

Public Distribution System (PDS), setting new benchmarks for food security programs globally, the Union Food Ministry said on Wednesday. The overhaul of the system, which serves 80.6 crore beneficiaries, has led to the removal of 5.8 crore fake ration cards through Aadhaar-based authentication and electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) verification, it said in a statement. «These efforts have resulted in substantial reductions in leakages and enhanced targeting,» the ministry added.

Microsoft Ignite 2024, the annual conference hosted by the Redmond-based tech giant for developers and IT professionals, kicked off with a showcase of advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), productivity apps, cloud innovations and other tools. This year’s event emphasises how businesses and individuals can benefit from Microsoft’s AI and cloud technologies to drive efficiency and innovation. Following a strong focus on AI at Ignite 2023, this year’s edition continues in a similar vein. At Ignite 2024, Microsoft unveiled 80 new features and products aimed at improving workplace efficiency. Here are the key highlights: AI-driven application evolution

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has launched the Franklin India Long Duration Fund, an open-ended debt scheme that invests in instruments such that the Macaulay Duration of the portfolio is greater than seven years. The New Fund Offer (NFO) for the scheme is open for subscription and will close on December 4. The investment objective of the scheme is to generate returns by investing in debt and money market instruments, ensuring the Macaulay duration of the portfolio exceeds seven years.

Sea Vigil exercise to check the preparedness of security forces began off the Goa coast on Wednesday, officials said. Conceived in 2018, the exercise was basically to derive the lessons and actions to be taken after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Commodore Dushyant Purohit, Chief Staff Officer, naval officer in-charge of the Goa naval area, told reporters at Vasco (in South Goa). The first phase of the exercise was held from November 12 to 19.

United Nations Security Council (UNSC), emphasising the Council’s outdated structure, which no longer reflects modern global realities. Speaking at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, stated, «The Security Council structure, as it stands today, is a reflection of 1945. It does not reflect today's realities.» Harish, delivering a keynote address titled Responding to Key Global Challenges: The India Way, underscored that the current framework hinders the UNSC’s ability to tackle pressing issues effectively.

Margi Systems, a US company founded by Shrinath and Shrikant Acharya. Margi created the first widely available Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) card that enabled full DVD playback on laptops. It is a standard for peripheral cards used in laptops. Users could connect this hardware, plug in a DVD and enjoy movies on their laptops with a Margi card. This was a disruption in the 1990s.

Putin is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with Donald Trump but rules out making any major territorial concessions and insists Kyiv abandon ambitions to join NATO, five sources with knowledge of Kremlin thinking told Reuters. U.S. President-elect Trump, who has vowed to swiftly end the conflict, is returning to the White House at a time of Russian ascendancy. Moscow controls a chunk of Ukraine about the size of the American state of Virginia and is advancing at the fastest pace since the early days of the 2022 invasion. In the first detailed reporting of what President Putin would accept in any deal brokered by Trump, the five current and former Russian officials said the Kremlin could broadly agree to freeze the conflict along the front lines.

a countrywide strike entered its fifth day.“On smaller issues, we were able to find some progress,” said Canada Post spokesman Jon Hamilton in a phone interview.“The special mediator has helped facilitate those discussions. So we’re going to continue to be at it.