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WASHINGTON (Reuters) — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators have asked Meta to «provide documents related to senior executives’ knowledge of the mental and physical health harms associated with its platforms, including Facebook (NASDAQ:META) and Instagram,» they said in a statement released on Wednesday.

South China Sea, in addition to violations of established codes of conduct, poses a clear danger to «good order» and «discipline» at sea, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Wednesday, in an oblique reference to China's military assertiveness in the region. There have been growing global concerns over China's sweeping claims of sovereignty over all of the South China Sea, a huge source of hydrocarbons. Several countries in the region including Vietnam, the Philippines and Brunei have counterclaims.

The National Hockey League launched their digital collectible platform, NHL Breakaway, to the public on Wednesday, November 15th, in collaboration with the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), NHL Alumni Association (NHLAA), and end-to-end NFT platform, Sweet.

In a cricketing spectacle that left fans in awe on Wednesday, Virat Kohli, India's prolific run machine, wrote his name in the record books by slamming his 50th ODI century, leading to praise from his fans and celebs like Ajay Devgn. During the ICC World Cup semi-final clash against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, the 35-year-old cricketer not only equalled but surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's milestone of 49 centuries, solidifying his status as a cricketing icon. As news of Kohli's monumental achievement spread like wildfire, social media platforms erupted with congratulatory messages. Actor Ajay Devgn took to his official X (Twitter) handle and called Kohli's career milestone an «absolute boss move.» He tweeted, «Virat Kohli, hitting that 50th ODI century — absolute boss move! Your dedication, talent, and sheer awesomeness are off the charts. Huge congrats, brother! Keep smashing it! „ Meanwhile, cricket enthusiasts and fans of 'King' Kohli also heaped praise on the star performer.

Jennifer Aniston is the next 'friend' who has posted her tribute to their late costar Matthew Perry. In a heartfelt post on the social media platform 'Instagram,' Aniston said «Oh boy this one has cut deep… Having to say goodbye to our Matty has been an insane wave of emotions that I’ve never experienced before.»

SJVN on Wednesday said the first unit of 30 MW capacity at Naitwar Mori hydro electric project has started supplying power to the national electricity grid. SJVN Chairman & Managing Director Nand Lal Sharma said in a statement that the SJVN has successfully synchronised the first unit of the 60 MW (30MWx2) Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project (NMHEP) with the National Grid. Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project is located on River Tons, a major tributary of the Yamuna in Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand.

BharatPe’ , Sequoia (oh sorry they already wrapped up in India), 2 takke ke anpadh press vaale and ‘Twitter’ judges are gone! Mark my words!! (sic)," Grover said on X, formerly known as Twitter. Grover was expelled as the managing director of BharatPe in March 2022, after being accused by the company's board of extensive misappropriation of funds through his family members.

Virat Kohli etched his name in cricket history by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most ODI centuries. The Indian captain's 50th century, achieved in a World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, drew praise from the cricketing community, including the legendary Tendulkar. Tendulkar, who witnessed Kohli's achievement from the stands, expressed his joy on social media, reminiscing about their first encounter in the Indian dressing room. «The first time I met you, you were pranked by other teammates into touching my feet.

State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has added 18.88 lakh new workers under the ESI Scheme in September, as per the latest payroll data. Around 22,544 new establishments have been registered and brought under the social security umbrella of the ESIC in September, thereby ensuring more coverage, a labour ministry statement said.

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ICC World Cup 2023: After a below-average performance in the ICC World Cup, Pakistan's Babar Azam has decided to step down as the captain of the team from all formats of the game. In a long post on social media platform X, Babar Azam said that it is a difficult decision but he feels that this is the right time for the call. The decision comes as Pakistan couldn't perform up to its potential in ICC World Cup 2023 and the on-ground decisions of skipper Babar Azam were questioned multiple times.

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₹450 crore ($57 million) with estimates indicating a staggering ₹5000 crore diverted by the entity in ‘hawala transactions’. The app, now blocked by the ministry of electronics and information technology (Meity), was allegedly overseen by individuals based in Dubai -- Sourabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal. Mint delves into the events leading to the scam.

weight-loss drugs, said a report by Der Spiegel magazine. Ozempic has been approved to treat type 2 diabetes but has also been prescribed “off-label" to treat weight loss because it has the same active ingredient as Novo's hugely popular anti-obesity drug Wegovy. The two Novo drugs can help people shed about 15% of their weight.

Japan has reported that its economy contracted at a 2.1% annual pace in July-September as consumption and investment weakened

The company run by Mexican TV, retail and banking magnate Ricardo Salinas Pliego says it has failed to reach agreement with bondholders in the United States who are owed tens of millions of dollars in past-due payments

Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy following allegations from the Congress party. They claim that Kumaraswamy illegally used electricity to illuminate his JP Nagar residence in Bangalore for Deepavali.

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Baidu, warned on Wednesday that the fervor rushing to develop large language models in China could lead to a waste of resources, saying firms needed to focus their efforts on developing practical applications. Robin Li made his comments at an industry forum in Shenzhen amid mounting market worries over a potential industry shakeout as companies developing large language models have yet to find viable business models.

H D Kumaraswamy as 'current thief' surfaced on the walls near his house a day after the Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company registered a case of power theft against him. Videos showing the posters went viral on social media.

Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave their warm wishes on social media platform X to the nation on November 15, 2023. "It is a festival symbolising the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. My heartfelt wishes to all family members across the country on this auspicious occasion," PM Modi said in a post on X in Hindi.