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Amid Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's resignation buzz, a look at his scandal-plagued tenure
Justin Trudeau is likely to announce his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party as early as Monday, news agency Reuters reported citing The Globe and Mail. Justin Trudeau has been under pressure from elected lawmakers in his party to quit for months- and it escalated further when Chrystia Freeland, his finance minister, quit on December 16, saying she and the prime minister were at odds on policy.
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Navy chief gives 'ABCD' mantra of life at NCC Republic Day camp
Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday said there was a lot of expectation from the country's youth, especially with India moving forward in a quest to acquire its manifest destiny of becoming a great power. Addressing a ceremony at the Republic Day NCC Camp, he praised the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and said it had gone from strength to strength while «immensely contributing» to the nation since its 1948 inception.
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'40-Hour Digital Arrest': Popular social media influencer shares the harrowing cost of pressing 'zero' on a phone call
“I’ve been missing from social media and everywhere for the last three days because I was held hostage by some scammers,” he said in the video. “I’ve lost money, my mental health, and trust in so much. I can’t believe this happened to me.”
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Recruiter by day, fake US model by night: How a Delhi MBA graduate duped over 700 women on Bumble and Snapchat
NDTV reports, Tushar used a fake persona to gain trust before extorting victims.
06.01 / 09:01
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Welfare schemes have reshaped the retail prices that matter to people
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Union ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI) has recently put out a discussion paper on ‘The treatment of PDS items and other free social transfers in consumer price index (CPI) compilation.’ First, the background: In January 2023, the government announced a programme to supply free foodgrains (wheat and rice) to around 800 million households covered under the National Food Security Act.
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Mint Quick Edit | India’s new privacy rules: A mixed bag
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. More than a year after the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act was passed, the government has released the draft rules that will enable this law’s implementation.
06.01 / 00:51
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Experts wary of data panel curveball on Big Tech, social firms
Big Tech and social media companies are concerned that a proposed committee may recommend curbs on certain data categories, although IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has assured the data Rules published Friday don't amount to a back-door entry for data localisation requirements.
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2 days before husband Jeff Baena's tragic suicide, Aubrey Plaza seen cosying up with comedian Jerrod Carmichael at NBA game
Aubrey Plaza was seen enjoying a Knicks game in New York City with comedian Jerrod Carmichael. The images soon became viral and were widely circulated on social media. The couple had been married since 2020 and shared a decade-long relationship, marked by both personal and professional collaborations. Carmichael, who is openly gay, has been a long-time friend to Plaza, and their relationship appeared to be one of comfort and camaraderie.
05.01 / 16:37
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Manager explains why Oyo hotels in Meerut are turning away unmarried couples
OYO, one of India’s largest hospitality chains, has implemented a new check-in policy for its partner hotels in Meerut, which prohibits unmarried couples from checking in without valid proof of their relationship. The policy, effective this year, applies to both in-person and online bookings, ensuring that couples must provide official documentation confirming their relationship before they can stay.
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Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people from bill that Joe Biden signing
Social Security payments for current and former public employees, affecting nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and in other public service jobs. Advocates say the Social Security Fairness Act rights a decades-old disparity, though it will also put strain on Social Security Trust Funds, which face a looming insolvency crisis.
05.01 / 14:21
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‘I was crying, begging for help’: YouTuber Ankush Bahuguna speaks out after 40-hour cyber scam 'digital arrest' ordeal
Ankush Bahuguna revealed a chilling experience on Instagram, detailing how he became the victim of a digital arrest scam. Bahuguna, who had been absent from social media for three days, explained that he was held hostage by scammers for 40 hours, during which he lost both money and his mental well-being.
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A weakened Iran prepares to face Trump 2.0
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Iran faces a tough year of confrontation with the incoming Trump administration while holding an exceptionally weak hand after 2024 left it with an acute economic crisis at home and setbacks in the Middle East. The new U.S.
05.01 / 05:55
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Unmarried couples no longer welcome, OYO changes check-in rules
OYO has launched a new check-in policy for partner hotels, starting from Meerut, introducing guidelines effective this year whereby unmarried couples will no longer be welcome to check in. Under the revised policy, all couples will be asked to present valid proof of relationship at the time of check-in, including for bookings made online. OYO has empowered its partner hotels' discretion to decline couple bookings based on their judgment, aligning with local social sensibility, the company said.
05.01 / 04:27
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Shark Tank India's Anupam Mittal has a futuristic take on Narayana Murthy's 70-hour work week plan, tells fans to relax
Anupam Mittal, Shark Tank India judge and founder of People Group, welcomed the New Year with a sharp dose of sarcasm, blending humor with commentary on the hotly debated topic of a 70-hour work week. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Mittal cheekily addressed the ongoing discussion, writing, “All those worried about 70-hour work weeks, relax!” He further added a futuristic twist, saying, “AI gonna take our jobs so we will have all the time to chill in 2025,” pairing his unconventional message with a Happy New Year greeting.
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