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beef in restaurants, hotels and public places, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday. A decision was taken at a meeting of the state cabinet to amend the existing law on beef consumption to incorporate the new provisions. «We have decided to ban serving and consumption of beef in restaurants, hotel and public places,» Sarma said. «In Assam, we have decided that beef will not be served in any restaurant or hotel, nor will it be allowed in any public function or public place. Earlier, our decision was to stop eating beef near temples, but now we have expanded it to the entire state. You will not be able to eat it in any community or public space, hotel, or restaurant,» said the Assam Chief Mnister.

Zo Indigenous Identity Card prepared by the Zo Reunification Organisation (ZoRO) in Aizawl was inaugurated on Wednesday. Mizoram state assembly speaker Lalbiakzama on Wednesday inaugurated the ‘Zo Indigenous Identity Card’. Though divided into 3 countries and states, the brotherhood and link of the Zo people continue which demands that all of them help each other, he said.

Naresh Bhatt, has been indicted on charges of murder and concealing a body after the disappearance of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, 28, from Nepal. Mamta was last seen on July 29, and her body has not been recovered, but disturbing evidence suggests foul play. A grand jury in Prince William County has charged Bhatt with murder, defiling a body, and concealing evidence following a thorough investigation.

Amazon, saying the company secretly stopped providing its fastest delivery service to residents who live in two predominantly Black Washington neighborhoods but is still charging residents millions of dollars for a service that provides speedy deliveries. The complaint, filed Wednesday in District of Columbia Superior Court, revolves around Amazon's Prime membership service, which charges consumers $139 per year or $14.99 per month for fast deliveries — including one-day, two-day and same-day shipments — as well as other benefits. In mid-2022, the lawsuit says, the Seattle-based online retailer imposed what it called a delivery «exclusion» on two zip codes in the district — 20019 and 20020 — and began relying exclusively on third-party delivery services such as UPS and the US Postal Service, rather than its own delivery systems.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, once shouted at a bar 'kill all Muslims' in a drunken state. The former Fox News host once drunkenly shouted “kill all Muslims!” in the middle of a bar while serving as the president of a veterans’ group, according to a report in The New Yorker. Pete Hegseth was pushed out as the head of two veterans' advocacy organisations amid internal allegations of mismanagement and personal misconduct. The two non-profit advocacy groups — Veterans for Freedom and Concerned Veterans for America — both led by Hegseth have the recording apart from other evidence of financial mismanagement and inappropriate sexual advances, according to the report. Reacting to the fresh claims, Hegseth's lawyers said these outlandish claims must have come from a «petty and jealous disgruntled former associate».

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Paras Dalal granted relief to the accused on a personal bond of Rs 50,000 and one surety of like amount. The judge clarified that Balyan was arrested on Wednesday in the second case while he was in police custody.

Truong My Lan was already convicted in April by the same Ho Chi Minh City court of fraud amounting to UDS 12.5 billion — nearly 3 per cent of the country's gross domestic product — in a separate case and sentenced to death by lethal injection. Lan was convicted in April 2024 for embezzlement, bribery, and violating banking regulations. The scheme, which involved shell companies and fake loan applications, siphoned an estimated $12.5 billion from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) between 2012 and 2022.

Nilesh Shah, managing director and CEO of Kotak Mutual Fund, shared his views on the complexities surrounding food inflation and its role in economic policy during a recent event. Shah, also a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, questioned the way food inflation is being calculated and included in policymaking. Shah raised concerns about whether the free food distributed to over 80 crore Indians under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) is accounted for when measuring food inflation. The program, which provides free or subsidised food grains to a vast segment of the population, could impact the headline food inflation number, Shah suggested. «My only submission will be are we measuring food inflation correctly? For example, 80 crore Indians are provided free food. That cost is more than our fiscal deficit. Is the credit taken in food inflation?» said Shah while speaking at a Kotak MF event.

Muthoot Microfin has reduced interest rates by 25 basis points for microfinance loans given for income generating activities and by 125 basis points for loans to buy third party products. Accordingly, the minimum interest rate for income generating loans is pegged at 23.05%. The rate can go up to 23.7%, based on borrowers' risk profile. This is the third rate reduction by Kerala-based Muthoot Microfin, a part of the Muthoot Pappachan group.

NYT mini crossword clues, hints and answers for December 4 are out and readers have the option to solve New York Times mini crossword puzzle. NYT mini crossword game can be played on New York Times website and NYT Games App. NYT Mini is the smart version of the large crossword that appears in the newspaper. NYT Mini Crossword game clues and answers are available for 'Across' and 'Down'.

semiconductor chips, integrated circuits, memory chips, parts of electronic integrated circuits and micro assemblies, and amplifiers worth Rs 1.71 lakh crore in fiscal 2023-24, the minister of state for electronics and information technology, Jitin Prasada, told Lok Sabha on Wednesday. To offset the semiconductor import bill and kickstart the homegrown chip manufacturing ecosystem, the government has approved five semiconductor chip manufacturing and assembly projects with a cumulative investment of Rs 1.52 lakh crore, Prasad said in reply to a question in the lower house of the Parliament. Apart from the chip manufacturing and assembly units, the government has also approved proposals from nearly 15 semiconductor design companies under the Design Linked Incentive scheme, the minister of state said.

Swiss Re Institute report «Changing climates: the heat is (still) on», the Philippines and the US are the most economically vulnerable among 36 countries analyzed. This vulnerability is driven by the increasing severity of weather-related catastrophes like floods and tropical cyclones.

Manchester United versus Arsenal EPL match is scheduled to kick off at 3.15 pm (ET) at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, December 4. The soccer game between Arsenal and Manchester United will be live streamed in the US on Peacock. Arsenal are likely to win the game against Manchester United.

Rajya Sabha on Wednesday cleared a bill to provide for the regulation of boilers, safety of life and property of persons from the danger of explosions of steam-boilers and uniformity in registration. The Boilers Bill, 2024 seeks to repeal the century old Boilers Act, 1923. The bill, which aims to decriminalise seven offences and promote ease of doing business, was cleared in the Upper House by a voice vote. The bill also provisions to ensure the safety of persons working inside a boiler, it said, adding, it also talked about repair of boilers to be undertaken by qualified and competent persons.

Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, are believed to be in talks to set up a new private office in the new year to make a positive contribution to Britain, according to a UK media report on Wednesday. 'The Times' newspaper reports that Sunak and Murty, both 44 and with a combined estimated fortune of around GBP 500 million, are to fund the so-called «Office of Akshata Murty and Rishi Sunak» themselves. While the couple are still deciding on the focus of the new initiative, both are said to be passionate about education and likely to incorporate that among its goals.

: Electric two-wheeler manufacturer PURE EV announced plans on Wednesday to expand its dealership network to over 320 outlets across India by mid-2027. The company plans to launch PuREPower in 2025, leveraging its vehicle battery and powertrain platform. «Over the next 30 months, we aim to add 250 new dealerships, expanding our network to over 320 across India. This growth will be fueled by increasing demand for long-range scooters, electric motorcycles, large B2B contracts, and our entry into the household brand segment,» PURE EV Founder and MD Nishanth Dongari said. The company currently operates with 70 dealerships.

climate risk assessments are critical for business organisations and the finance function, including the CFOs and finance teams, are key to this transformation, says a report by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. As business leaders have to be adequately equipped to deal with disruptions due to climate-related events, the report also has tool kits for finance teams to build resilience skills in areas of scenario testing, crisis management planning and business continuity plans. Key insights

SmartPrix, the IMEI database has listed three unannounced smartphones with model numbers A001, A059, and A059P. Based on Nothing's past naming conventions, the model number A059 is believed to correspond to the Nothing Phone (3a), while A059P could represent the Nothing Phone (3a) Plus. The “P" suffix likely signifies the Plus variant.

Star Cement on Wednesday dismissed reports suggesting that Adani Group’s Ambuja Cement is evaluating a potential acquisition of the company to expand its presence in the North East. The company labeled the claims as speculative and clarified that no such discussions are underway. In a filing to the stock exchanges, Star Cement stated, “With reference to the news item that appeared in ‘Money Control,’ we hereby clarify that the above-mentioned news item is speculative, and the company is not engaged in any discussions in this regard.” The company further emphasised its commitment to regulatory compliance, saying, “We have always made and will continue to make disclosures in compliance with our obligations under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.”

Century Real Estate has reported a stellar 2X year-on-year (YoY) growth in sales, achieving ₹1,040 crore in the first half of FY 2024-25. With a strong pipeline of new launches in prime locations, the company is eyeing ₹2,000 crore in sales for the fiscal year. Mahesh Prabhu, CEO of Century Real Estate, said, “Our growth is a testament to our unwavering focus on embellishing Bengaluru’s skyline with world-class developments. At Century, we believe our people are our greatest asset. Their innovation and expertise are driving our vision forward as we bring our prime land banks into new developments. These upcoming launches will offer unmatched locations, world-class homes, and top-tier amenities." Century Real Estate posted its highest-ever quarterly sales of ₹507 crore in Q2 FY25. Key pre-launch projects, Codename Built Rare and Codename Unbelievable, collectively generated over ₹700 crore in sales during H1 FY25, even before their official launches. Codename Built Rare alone contributed ₹450 crore, reflecting strong demand for luxury residences in premium areas like Indiranagar.

Debbie Nelson, the single mother of rapper Eminem whose rocky relationship with her son was known widely through his hit song lyrics, has died. She was 69. Eminem's longtime representative Dennis Dennehy confirmed Nelson's death in an email on Tuesday. He did not provide a cause of death, although Nelson had battled lung cancer. Nelson was born in 1955 on a military base in Kansas. Her fraught relationship with her son, whose real name is Marshall Mathers III, has been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star.