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lawsuit against social media giant TikTok, accusing the platform of exposing their adolescent children to harmful content that led to two of them taking their own lives at 15, their lawyer said on Monday. The lawsuit alleges TikTok's algorithm exposed the seven teenagers to videos promoting suicide, self-harm and eating disorders, lawyer Laure Boutron-Marmion told broadcaster franceinfo. The families are taking joint legal action in the Creteil judicial court. Boutron-Marmion said it was the first such grouped case in Europe.

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are all set to take their relationship to the next level with a wedding planned for December 4, 2024. The highly anticipated ceremony will reportedly take place at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, a significant location for Chaitanya's family and the Telugu film industry. The couple’s engagement took place on August 8, 2024, in an intimate gathering attended by family and close friends. Annapurna Studios was set up by Akkineni Nageswara Rao and is located on a 22-acre site in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. There has been no official announcement from the Akkineni family yet but many media reports, citing family insiders, have been providing updates about the wedding.

Karuppi from the acclaimed 2018 Tamil film "Pariyerum Perumal" met a heartbreaking end. Terrified by the explosive sounds of firecrackers, Karuppi fled her home in Tirunelveli and was fatally struck by a bus.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : In China, some social media influencers are being taken by the police for questioning for spreading misinformation online. An Economist article recently cited how China’s police are taking online fibbing seriously.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In 2000, Danny, a 38-year-old lawyer, confronted then Chief Justice Y.K. Sabharwal of the Bombay High Court with a heartfelt request: “Would you grant me the liberty to take my own freedom and step away from the course you have charted for me?" Justice Sabharwal had offered him a judgeship, but Danny wanted to prioritise caring for his ailing wife over accepting the prestigious position.

southwest Delhi, according to a police officer. The event occurred on Saturday evening around 7:45 PM at the Ber Sarai traffic light near Vedant Deshika Marg. «The injuries sustained by ASI Pramod and Head Constable Sailesh were reported to be minor. But the intention was to kill them. A case has been registered under charges of attempt to murder, obstruction in discharge of official duty, and endangering the lives of public,» said the officer.

Donald Trump had spent the past several years deriding early and absentee voting. However, Elon Musk's political team, which was advising the Tesla CEO on his nascent pro-Trump super PAC, informed him that Republicans could win Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania only if they delivered on those kinds of votes, as per a report. Musk was aghast — and so he reached out to Trump, then the presumptive Republican nominee. You've got to stop telling people not to vote early, Musk texted, according to two people to whom Musk told this story. He was unsure his message was received, NYT News Service reported. But later that evening, Trump posted on Truth Social, «ABSENTEE VOTING, EARLY VOTING, AND ELECTION DAY VOTING ARE ALL GOOD OPTIONS.»

Peanut, star of the peanut_the_squirrel12 account, had delighted fans with his adorable exploits, such as nibbling on waffles and wearing tiny costumes. But New York's Chemung County Department of Health and the state Department of Environmental Conservation said Friday that Peanut, along with a racoon living with owner Mark Longo, were possessed illegally and had been euthanized to test for rabies.

Islamic dress code. The incident, captured on video, shows security guards detaining the woman at Islamic Azad University. University spokesperson Amir Mahjob stated on X that “at the police station, it was found that she was under severe mental pressure and had a mental disorder.” The video has circulated widely on social media, with some users suggesting the woman’s actions were a deliberate protest. Lei La, a user on X, commented, “For most women, being in public in their underwear is one of their worst nightmares. This is a reaction to the authorities’ stubborn insistence on the mandatory hijab.”

fortified town in northwest Saudi Arabia, shedding light on the transition from nomadic to urban lifestyles. This significant discovery, located in the oasis of Khaybar, reveals the early social complexity and urban planning of ancient societies. A study published in PLOS One indicates that the town supported up to 500 residents and played an essential role in the region's history. «Preliminary archaeological survey and soundings have revealed a fortified 2.6-hectare town built around 2400-2000 BCE that lasted until at least 1500 BCE and possibly 1300 BCE but with possible interruptions, functionally subdivided into a residential area, a probable decision-making zone, and a necropolis,» the study stated.

Narendra Modi urging people to guard against the menace of 'digital' arrests, probe agencies said they are taking action against this category of cyber crime with the ED filing a charge sheet in one such case and the I4C issuing a fresh advisory. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued a statement on Saturday, saying it filed a prosecution complaint before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Bengaluru last month against eight accused who allegedly «lured» common people through «fake» IPO allotments and stock market investments through fraudulent apps. «Probe found that a huge network of cyber scams in India, involving fake stock market investments and digital arrest schemes executed primarily through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Telegram. »Known as 'pig-butchering' scams, stock market investment scams entice victims with promises of high returns, using fake websites and misleading WhatsApp groups that appear connected to reputable financial firms," the Enforcement Directorate said.

pistol shooter Manu Bhaker has said that the struggles she had faced early on in her career has helped her develop patience and resilience. Bhaker, 22, created history at the Paris Games by becoming the first Indian in the post Independence era to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. The star shooter is least bothered about her critics and is simply focussed on her career. «I am really happy that I have already seen the downfall phase, it has taught me a lot of patience. It doesn't really bother me, what people talk on the social media. Honestly, I don't need to cope up with that, why would I need to do that?

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has extended by a year the tenure of a commission established to examine whether Scheduled Castes (SC) status can be granted to individuals who have converted to religions other than Sikhism and Buddhism. This decision, formalised through a notification dated November 1, comes as the Commission, initially set to conclude its work on October 10 sought additional time to finalise its report. The Commission of Inquiry was constituted on October 6, 2022, under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952.

Sussexes are ignoring all the warnings, so Princess Eugenie is strongly advised not to support them. Princess Eugenie and Meghan Markle are getting closer as they arrange to hang out in Portugal, but senior royals are cautioning her to keep her distance and not become a pawn in the Sussexes' scheme to worm their way back into the royal fold, as quoted in a report by In Touch. An hour south of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, spent $8 million on a sprawling home that is reasonably close to the prince's cousin Eugenie, 34, and her husband, Jack, who frequently spend the summer there. The couple had to spend the majority of their time in their $30 million Montecito, California, home after King Charles evicted them from Frogmore Cottage more than a year ago.

BJP leaders said that PM Modi is likely to address 11 rallies between November 8 and 14. Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule told that PM Modi is expected to address election meetings in Dhule and Nashik on November 8, Akola and Nanded on November 9, Chandrapur, Chimur, Solapur and Pune on November 12 and Sambhajinagar, Navi Mumbai, and Mumbai on November 14.

US Vice President Kamala Harris asserted during an interview that her campaign is all prepared for a potential premature victory declaration by former US President Donald Trump on the US Presidential Election Day that is on November 5. According to The Hill, during an interview with ABC, Kamala Harris put an emphasis on the need for readiness while she recalled Donald Trump’s action back in the year 2020 when he claimed victory before all votes were counted even. The Hill reported that during the interview, Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris indicated that her team is pretty aware of Donald Trump’s history of manipulating the perception of the public. Also Read :One week before U.S elections, polling Nostradamus Allan Lichtman says, Harris will win the race for the White House

In a recent YouTube episode, Lichtman spoke about the unusually high level of election anxiety surrounding this race, comparing it to elections he’s followed since the 1960s. He attributes the tension to public fears about the future of American democracy and deep divisions over the country’s direction, remarking that he has personally faced unprecedented hostility and threats throughout this election season.

Kapil Sharma has sparked the ire of renowned Bengali poet-lyricist Srijato. The poet has threatened to file a lawsuit against the producers of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ for allegedly “denigrating” Rabindranath Tagore’s masterpiece, ‘Ekla Cholo Re’. Srijato claimed on social media that comedian Krushna Abhishek, who is part of Kapil Sharma’s team, mocked a revered song in a way that crossed acceptable limits. Speaking to TOI, Srijato expressed his disappointment, noting that he had no intention to hurt anyone but felt deeply affected as both a Bengali and a writer. In his statement, he demanded an apology and insisted that the controversial segment be re-edited within seven days, warning that he would pursue legal action if his requests weren’t met. «The episode, featuring guests Kajol and Kriti Sanon, included a segment where Krushna Abhishek made fun of Rabindranath Tagore’s song 'Ekla Cholo Re,' presumably because Kajol has Bengali roots,» Srijato explained. «This wasn't an off-the-cuff act; it was clearly scripted. I won’t go into detail about the incident, but Krushna’s gestures and comments toward the song were disrespectful and inappropriate.»

Kyriakos Mitsotakis today. Sharing the details of the conversation on the social media platform, X, PM Modi said that the two world leaders held a productive conversation and shared the commitment to strengthen the India-Greece Strategic Partnership. In the post, he said, «Together, we aim to deepen our collaboration across trade, defence, shipping and connectivity. Greece is a valued partner for India within the EU as well.»

Soudi Al Nadak's recent Instagram video has drawn significant attention on social media. The video is titled «Strict rules my millionaire husband has for me in Dubai,» and it details various expectations her husband has set for her. Soudi explains that her husband, a wealthy businessman, wants her to match her bags with her shoes every day. Along with this expectation, she is not allowed to work because he covers all expenses. Soudi also mentions that she does not cook as they eat out daily, and she is required to have her hair and makeup done professionally every day. Additionally, she is instructed to avoid friendships with men.

Ratan Tata, on October 9, 2024, marking the end of an era. As the chairman of the Tata Group for over two decades, Tata’s leadership left a lasting impact on the Indian business landscape, transforming the company, a conglomerate, into a global powerhouse and fostering a deep-seated commitment to philanthropy. His death has set in motion a series of transitions within the Tata Group and the Tata Trusts, which manage the majority of the company’s holdings and oversee its far-reaching philanthropic initiatives. This period of change was marked by the succession of his stepbrother, Noel Tata, and heartfelt provisions for his loved ones — human and canine alike.