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Neel Nanda, a 32-year-old stand-up comedian of Indian descent, known for his appearances on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and 'Comedy Central's Adam Devine's House Party,' has passed away. The late comedian's manager Greg Weiss confirmed the news on December 24. The cause of his death has not been publicly disclosed. Expressing deep shock and sadness, Weiss described Nanda as not only a talented comic but also a remarkable person with a promising future ahead.

Kylie Jenner in 2018 questioning whether anyone was still using Snapchat resulted in around $1 billion being wiped off the company's valuation. Similarly, Meta launched its answer to the Twitter (then X) conundrum in July with the launch of its Threads app, aimed at becoming a "public square for communities".

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Arbaaz Khan embraced a new chapter in his life on Christmas Eve, exchanging vows with make-up artist Shura Khan in an intimate ceremony held at the Mumbai residence of his sister, Arpita Khan Sharma. The couple, who met on the sets of Arbaaz's upcoming movie 'Patna Shukla,' shared the joyous news on their Instagram pages, expressing gratitude for the presence of their loved ones.

The first of its kind affordable insurance product covering risks against life, health, and property, is set to be rolled out in the first quarter of the next financial year, reported Business Line. 

Amit Shah on Monday paid tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary and said he made the world realise the power of emerging India through the nuclear tests and the Kargil War. Shah also paid homage to noted educationist and social reformer Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. The home minister said Vajpayee served the society selflessly and the country will always remember his immense contributions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday, December 25 greeted people on the occasion of Christmas and wished them joy, peace and prosperity. PM Narendra Modi said on X, “Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! May this festive season bring joy, peace and prosperity to all." “Let’s celebrate the spirit of harmony and compassion that Christmas symbolizes, and work towards a world where everyone is happy and healthy. We also recall the noble teachings of Lord Christ," he added.

2024 Lok Sabha elections. The party which was unable to repeat its government in Karnataka, was able to wrest power from Congress in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh and comprehensively retain power in Madhya Pradesh. BJP deployed its 'Modi ki Guarantee' tactic which ensured a sweep in Hindi Heartland states.

Bill Gates' success story has inspired many, marked by the creation and elevation of Microsoft alongside childhood friend Paul Allen. In a blog post reflecting on his youth, Gates shared that he initially dismissed the significance of weekends and vacations, a perspective he outgrew as he aged and especially upon becoming a father. Recognizing the richness of life beyond work, Gates emphasized the invaluable wisdom gained from witnessing his children's growth.

Lots of people log in to social media every day. Fewer and fewer are actually posting. Isaiah Hug spends roughly two hours a day scrolling through Instagram, but his last post to his main feed was over a year ago.

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of Christmas. Taking to his official social media account, X, the Congress leader, said, "Merry Christmas! May your hearts be filled with love, your homes with happiness, and your lives with peace." The Congress party posted on X, «The Congress family wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a season filled with love and togetherness. Let us cherish the spirit of unity and compassion during this holiday season!» People across the country celebrated Christmas Eve with mass midnight prayers taking place in different states.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is in talks with banks and the government for more stringent measures to ensure that banking channels are not misused for illegal forex trading. In a letter to all stakeholders last month, the RBI sought suggestions on the matter and also urged them to create greater public awareness. Earlier this year, the Directorate of Enforcement arrested two businessmen in connection with illegal activity. 75 entities in alert list so far The investigations revealed that the Kolkata-based accused controlled and managed 180 bank accounts, from which Rs 120 crore was seized. «There would be far more scrutiny by banks on account holders making forex transactions on non-authorised platforms, including apps,» said one of the officials who didn't want to be named.

Now and then, when this column irritates a type of patriots, they call me “rice bag" on X.com. By this, they imply that I had converted to Christianity in exchange for a bag of rice offered by a missionary. I am offended by this high-carb insult; I would rather be accused of renouncing my religion for a bag of avocados, or even asparagus.

Personal finance goals typically include three big-ticket items: education, wedding and retirement. My children were still in high school during those early years of teaching and writing about financial planning. As I heard families setting aside money for weddings, my rational mind scoffed at the idea.

Laura Lynch, a founding member of the U.S. country band “Dixie Chicks,” died in a head-on car crash on a Texas highway, law enforcement said on Saturday.

We lost Twitter and got X

The end of one year and the start of another is always a good time to admit one’s mistakes. And I got something wrong about remote work. In 2020, when offices shuttered and many workers began working remotely, many sceptics decried the arrangement’s loneliness and isolation.

Partnering with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Global Development Network (GDN), and with the active involvement of India’s G20 Sherpa, in July this year, Niti Aayog hosted an international conference on ‘A Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy.’ The conference was an official side-event of India’s G20 presidency, timed such that the discussion could inform the forthcoming summit communique, which subsequently emerged as the landmark New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration. Leadership of the G20 passed from India to Brazil on 1 December, just as the two-week long 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention of Climate Change (UNFCCC) got going in the UAE.

Chinese automaker BYD plans to build a new electric vehicle plant in Hungary, its first car factory in Europe, as part of its rapid global expansion

The Cuban government says it will have to either increase prices for fuel and electricity, or reduce rations for basic supplies

GSP) are expected to figure in the meeting of India-US Trade Policy Forum (TPF) in January here, an official said. US Trade Representative Katherine Tai will be here for a meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. «Both sides will discuss ways to increase trade and investments between the two countries during the two-day meeting from January 13, 2024.