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breast cancer awareness in a women’s coach of the Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line has ignited significant backlash due to its inappropriate language and imagery. The campaign, intended to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, has faced widespread criticism for referring to breasts as “oranges,” a term many deem insensitive and distasteful. The poster, created by the YouWeCan Foundation, features AI-generated images of women holding oranges on a bus, with the tagline “Check your oranges every month.”

Atul Bora said that with supportive policies, Assam has achieved an 85% increase in exports over the last six years, underscoring the potential of export-oriented farming. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised a North East Rural Conclave on 23 October 2024, at Guwahati marking a pivotal moment for the North Eastern Region as it undergoes rapid economic and industrial transformation. The conclave spotlighted rural development as a crucial entity for social and economic advancement, providing a dynamic platform for stakeholders to address the emerging demands for both farm and non-farm products, along with advancements in the service sector. Bora said with supportive policies, Assam has achieved an 85% increase in exports over the last six years, underscoring the potential of export-oriented farming. To maintain this momentum, fostering synergy among government departments and stakeholders is essential. He emphasized that financial resources are vital for effective rural development, particularly in the Northeast, where agriculture is the primary livelihood. Access to financial capital is crucial to implement modern farming techniques, invest in sustainable practices and enhance productivity

India vs New Zealand Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: After suffering a shocking a record shattering defeat at the hands of visitors in Bengaluru, Rohit Sharma led India would be hoping to make a comeback in a do or die encounter at the Maharashtra cricket association stadium in Pune today. With both Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant fit for team India, captain Rohit Sharma will have a task at his hand.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru: Bike taxis and autos outnumber cars on Uber Technologies' fleet of 1 million taxis in the country, accounting for about a third of the American ride-hailing company's total revenue. The San Francisco-headquartered company also claims that 3% or 30,000 of its taxis, including cars, bikes and autos, are electric, making it the ride-hailing platform with the biggest electric fleet in the country.

More and more companies are looking to bring employees back into the office.

#Turkey" in the aftermath of the incident. The restrictions align with a broader broadcast ban imposed by Turkish authorities as they seek to control the flow of information related to the attack.According to Selim Cirpanoglu, the mayor of Kahramankazan province, three people lost their lives and five others were injured in what has been described as a “terror attack" targeting the headquarters of Turkish aerospace and defense firm TUSAS, reported Mint previously.

Reham, who worked with Hania in the 2016 film Janaan, has closely followed the actress's remarkable journey from social media sensation to one of Pakistan's most beloved stars. Reflecting on Hania's early days of creating Dubsmash videos, Reham shared her pride in watching the actress evolve into a top-tier talent in the entertainment world. “Hania is truly a one-of-a-kind talent,” Reham remarked, adding that the actress's success was inevitable due to her dedication and charm.

Isha Ambani, are celebrating their birthday today. A video showing Isha and Akash, along with Shloka Mehta, enjoying a night ride in their Rolls Royce on the streets of Mumbai is making rounds on social media. The viral clip shows the duo and Akash’s wife, Shloka Mehta, riding in a top-down Rolls-Royce. The video was shared by an Instagram page Soch! India with a brief caption, which read, "Ambani twins Isha and Akash take luxury to the next level with a joy ride in a stunning top-down Rolls! Just a casual day of living the dream." (sic). The video showed Akash driving the Rolls Royce, with Isha sitting beside him. Akash's wife Shloka Mehta entrepreneur and philanthropist, is seen sitting at the back. All three smile for a brief moment as they look at the camera. The video opens with a text that reads, “Nothing like a joy ride in a top-down Rolls for Ambani twins. Isha and Akash living their best life on the open road.”

Yann LeCun, vice president and chief AI scientist at Meta on Wednesday. Social media giant Meta's first Build with AI Summit in India was held here to discuss AI's transformative role in shaping the future of humankind. «AI assistants will eventually be smarter than us, but we should not feel threatened by that. We should feel empowered by it. It's kind of like everybody would walk around with a staff of smart people working for them. There is nothing better than working with people smarter than you, right?» said LeCun in his keynote address. According to him, everybody is going to be smarter because of that. «It's not just people like us in the tech community or in academia. It's going to be everyone. Everyone in India, even in rural areas, can ask questions to their AI assistants in their own language or for health issues, whatever. And it's a very different future that will become possible,» he added.

Hezbollah escalate, a missile strike on an apartment building in Beirut was captured live by Bilal Hussein, an Associated Press (AP) photographer. The incident is part of Israel's ongoing military campaign in Lebanon, aimed at targeting Hezbollah strongholds in the region. The dramatic moment occurred after an Israeli warning allowed the building to be evacuated. Hussein, who was positioned behind a tree for cover, was able to document the missile’s descent just moments before it struck, capturing the projectile’s final approach.

Diwali, a deeply rooted festival in ancient Hindu traditions and rituals, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Conversely, Halloween is inspired from Western culture and embraces the thrill and playfulness of spooky and unknown. ALSO READ: Diwali long weekend: Banks closed for up to 4 days in these states for Diwali 2024; check full list

In The Wall Street Journal Magazine interview when Cohen asked, «What’s the best name for a group chat?» Cook appeared momentarily bewildered. “I don’t name them,” he replied, emphasizing his surprise at the notion. The journalist noted that Cook's expression resembled that of someone asked to recommend an Android phone. This amusing interaction highlights the disconnect that can occur between high-level executives and everyday user experiences. However, Cook embraced the suggestion and later shared on social media that he had named a group chat with his college friends “Roommates,” showing his willingness to engage with the feature.

National Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar on Wednesday released a list of 38 candidates for the Maharashtra election with party's chief contestin from Baramati. The voters from Maharashtra will be casting their ballots on November 20 in single phase. The counting of votes is scheduled for November 23.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In today’s BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, Incomprehensible) world, organisations face tremendous pressure to be agile and establish themselves as resilient.

Meta Platforms and Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg won the dismissal of a lawsuit claiming they misled shareholders in Meta's proxy statement about their ability to ensure the safety of children who use Facebook and Instagram. In a decision on Tuesday, US District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco said the plaintiff Matt Eisner failed to show that shareholders suffered economic losses from Meta's alleged inadequate disclosures. He also said federal securities law did not require Meta to detail the severity of sexually explicit content and sexual exploitation of children on its platforms, or all the child protection strategies it decided not to adopt.

Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road (ORR) on Tuesday evening, disrupting movement near key tech corridors. The traffic police took action by closing gates of major tech parks to alleviate the gridlock, leaving many tech workers stranded in their offices for hours.

Avaana Capital, an early-stage investment firm that has backed startups in the consumer, food and agri sectors, has made the final close of its dedicated climate and sustainability-focused fund at $135 million. The firm which was initially targeting to raise $100-125 million had made the first close of this fund at $70 million in June last year. Through this specialised fund, Avaana Capital plans to invest in 20-25 early-stage companies. The average first cheque size will range from Rs 10 crore to Rs 30 crore, and it plans to double down on successful investments.

national economy and JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon is of the opinion that the 'Buffett rule' could help in clamping down US debt for now. According to the top bank executive, the United States could actively bring down run away boring without eliminating its spending spree, if the government keeps investing in the right initiatives.

Ajmal Sultan, is gaining attention on social media for his initiative to address language barriers in his city. Sultan has placed a poster inside his auto with basic Kannada phrases and words translated into English, aiding non-Kannada speakers in communicating better. Titled "Learn Kannada with Auto Kannadiga," the pamphlet includes useful phrases for ride-specific interactions and features a QR code linking to pronunciation videos. Sultan shared a video about his initiative on social media, which drew widespread attention after being shared by an X user named Vatsalya Tandon, who referred to it as “very handy.” The post garnered various reactions. One user appreciated the polite encouragement to learn a new language, stating, «Good way to politely ask people to learn a new language.» Another user, who called the initiative “brilliant,” expressed a newfound interest in learning Kannada before visiting Karnataka.

U.S. taxpayers will again see higher standard deductions for 2025, allowing them to shield more of their money from taxation on future returns

Delhi Police has registered eight separate FIRs in connection with bomb threats to more than 90 domestic and international flights over the past eight days, officials on Tuesday said. The affected flights include services from Akasa, Air India, IndiGo and Vistara, operating from Delhi to various domestic and international destinations, they said, adding the investigation is underway. According to a senior police officer, the threats messages were received through anonymous posts on X which were later suspended by the authorities. The officer said three accounts on social media platform 'X' — @adamlanza111, @psychotichuman and @schizobomer777 have been found involved in posting threat messages to fights.