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Tata had set up the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation and Ratan Tata Endowment Trust in his last years, to bequeath a significant portion of his assets. People close to the recently-deceased industrialist said his wish was that the two organisations continue philanthropy. Senior lawyer Darius Khambata and Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran are among those seen as most likely to be part of the foundation, as Tata had expressed a desire to include them on the board, the people said.

It is not immediately clear how a mountain of sensitive data, pertaining to resident Indians' undisclosed properties in Dubai and other cities in the UAE, landed in the hands of German authorities. Nonetheless, the ownership details of over 1,000 Indians have reached the income tax (I-T) department as per the 'spontaneous exchange of information' mechanism under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and Germany, sources told ET.

UFOs has revealed hundreds of new reports of unidentified and unexplained aerial phenomena but no indications suggesting an extraterrestrial origin. The review includes hundreds of cases of misidentified balloons, birds and satellites as well as some that defy easy explanation, such as a near-miss between a commercial airliner and a mysterious object off the coast of New York, as per a report. While it isn't likely to settle any debates over the existence of alien life, the report reflects heightened public interest in the topic and the government's efforts to provide some answers. Its publication comes after House lawmakers called for greater government transparency during a hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs — the government's term for UFOs, AP reported. Federal efforts to study and identify UAPs have focused on potential threats to national security or air safety and not their science fiction aspects. Officials at the Pentagon office created in 2022 to track UAPs, known as the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office, or AARO, have said there's no indication any of the cases they looked into have unearthly origins.

A US President receives certain benefits and perks along with his more than decent salary, and even though he may not make as much as some top shot in some corporate office does, the checks and benefits continue until their demise, which is the best part. The Former Presidents Act is the fundamental behind the great benefits set in store for former Presidents for their service to the nation. Moreover, they receive allowance for different kinds of requirements including office space, equipment, staff, travel, entertainment and supplies. Moreover, most of the Former Presidents receive same health benefits as other former government workers. But, there is a condition: You need to be a government staff for at least 5 years, which would mean all the medical benefits would be due then after.

The stakes are high, with speculation about Khamenei's successor and the broader implications for Iran's political landscape. Iranian journalist and analyst Ashkan Safaei Hakimi outlines two main scenarios: one where a new leader attempts to improve relations with the West, likely only creating a perception of reform, and another where political instability leads to a popular uprising and potential regime change. Khamenei has been Iran's supreme leader for nearly three decades, holding immense power over major issues like foreign policy and the nuclear program. Speculation about his health intensified after an October 27 New York Times report suggested his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, might be his successor. Over the weekend, rumors surfaced that Khamenei was in a coma, but Iranian state media countered these claims by publishing a photo of him meeting with Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani.

Numerous celebrities have expressed their wish to leave America in favour of a new life overseas ahead of his inauguration in January; many of them made their intentions known long before the election even happened, as quoted in a report by MarketWatch. A lot of celebrities, including Sharon Stone, are searching for a better life overseas. Stone, an A-lister, has revealed that she is considering a house in Italy, while Cher made clear her drastic steps if Trump were to fight his way into the White House again before the election.

Nicole Kidman candidly discussed her thoughts on mortality and the emotional complexities of aging. Nicole Kidman who is now aged 57 eventually expressed that as she has gotten older; her emotions have intensified, leading to moments of deep reflection, including waking up at 3 a.m. feeling overwhelmed and crying, reported New York Post. According to New York Post, Nicole Kidman described these feelings as part of her life's journey while encompassing themes of connection, loss and the responsibilities of raising children. She also emphasized on the importance of being present in life’s experiences rather than numbing oneself to them. Nicole Kidman is currently navigating her grief following the death of her mother named Janelle Ann Kidman, who unfortunately passed away at the age of 84 in the month of September. This loss has profoundly impacted her perspective on life and mortality, asserted New York Post.

Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? Do You Have More Intelligence Than a Star? is a Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader spinoff and Pat, a man who had previously failed out twice, was invited back to the new show on this week's episode of I'm the Smartest Man Alive. The first instance occurred in March 2007 when he asked what is the lowest level of the earth's atmosphere. Pat made a mistake on the multiple-choice test. In December of that year, he was given another chance, but he failed his first question once more.

Netflix fight was ring girl Sydney Thomas, as quoted in a report by US Weekly. The throngs of people watching at home were definitely drawn to Thomas, 20, who was in the spotlight during the boxing match on Friday, November 15. Thomas, a University of Alabama student now, claimed to have amassed over 350k Instagram and TikTok followers overnight in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly. Thomas remarked that her direct messages are just crazy flooded right now. Some very well-known brands and names have definitely reached out. Thomas joked that the DMs and all that are just going crazy right now, but she also stated that she didn't want to reveal any of the names for privacy reasons, as quoted in a report by US Weekly.

infrastructure projects of different ministries, including roads and railways, worth Rs 15.89 lakh crore have been recommended for approval under the PM GatiShakti initiative so far, a top government official said on Wednesday. These projects have been recommended by the Network Planning Group (NPG) constituted under the PM GatiShakti initiative launched on October 13, 2021. «So far, 228 projects have been assessed under the initiative worth Rs 1,588,919 lakh crore,» Additional Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Rajeev Singh Thakur told reporters here. There are several benefits of using the PM GatiShakti system, including significant cuts in time and cost for planning these infrastructure projects.

Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said India was focussed on developing the content creators' economy, showcasing the country's rich heritage and culture, and diversity of languages and literature. In his video address at the inaugural event of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here, Vaishnaw said with the addition of technology and development of creators' ecosystem, India can play a major role in the media and entertainment sector globally. «We in India at this point in time are very much focussed on developing content creators' economy. We have a very vibrant creators' economy where people are coming up with very innovative content showcasing some of the very rich heritage of India, the cuisines of India, the culture of India and the gems of Indian language and literature,» he said. The 55th edition of IFFI began here with a glittering opening ceremony at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium here.

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday passed an order refraining the Think & Learn subsidiary Aakash Institute from amending the company’s articles of association (AoA) which sought to remove the rights of minority shareholders. On Tuesday, the minority shareholders of Aakash filed a mismanagement and oppression petition against the current management of the entity. According to the counsel representing the minority shareholders, the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) which was to be held on Wednesday, sought to remove their rights while conferring special rights on the major shareholder Ranjan Pai’s Manipal Education and Medical Group which currently holds about 40% stake in Aakash.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit's eldest son has been arrested again, this time on suspicion of sexual assault. Marius Borg Høiby, Mette-Marit's son from a previous relationship, is the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, the heir to the Norwegian throne. He has no official functions or royal titles, as quoted in a report by The AP. Borg Høiby was arrested in Oslo late Monday on preliminary allegations of participating in sexual intercourse with someone who is unconscious or for other reasons unable to resist the act. A preliminary charge allows police to detain somebody while they conduct an investigation and precedes a formal charge. Also Read:High Potential: When will new episodes release? Here’s what we know so far

festive consumption demand and farm sector recovery have helped the Indian economy to overcome a lull seen in the second quarter and put it back on track, the Reserve Bank of India's state of the economy report said. «Inflation is already biting into urban consumption demand and corporates’ earnings and capex. If allowed to run unchecked, it can undermine the prospects of the real economy, especially industry and exports,» said central bank researchers led by deputy governor Michael D Patra. They said that RBI remained consistent with the mandate of “price stability while keeping in mind the objective of growth”. The underlying mandate of

Net formal job creation under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) stood at 1.88 million in September, a jump of 9.3% compared to 1.72 million added in September 2023, government data shows. As per the provisional data, released by the ministry of labour and employment on Wednesday, the retirement fund body witnessed a month-on-month increase of 1.6% when compared to 1.85 million net formal jobs created in August this year. Net new subscribers added to EPFO stood at 1.41 million in April, 1.51 million in May and 1.67 million in June and 1.99 million in July this year.

My role as Ficci president involved close engagement with GoI to discuss a range of topics related to economic growth. This was enabled by inputs from industry members, ranging from large companies to MSMEs, the in-depth analysis from a fantastic team at Ficci, and most importantly, a gov that is open to listening and working closely with industry. The year began with a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We outlined priorities linked to GoI’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ goal. Key focus areas were: Make in India, women-led development, farm prosperity, and sustainability. A set of actions were outlined for Ficci committees, which comprised CEOs across a wide range of industries and companies. McKinsey provided support in developing the framework and enabling key outcomes.

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Swahid Smarak Kshetra, once completed will be a pilgrimage to honour the sacrifice of men and women who laid down their lives during the Assam Agitation. Sarma visited Paschim Boragaon and inspected the Swahid Smarak Kshetra which is being built in the honour of supreme sacrifice of men and women of Assam Agitation. It may be noted that the Smarak Kshetra being built with a financial outlay of Rs. 100 crore, will be dedicated to the people either on 10 December of this year or early next year.

Baba Vanga and Nostradamus are gaining traction for their eerily similar predictions for 2025. Blind Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga became a cult figure among conspiracy theorists after some of her predictions turned out to be true. Also called the Nostradamus of the Balkans, Baba Vanga is said to have predicted some of the major world events like the 9/11 terror attacks, the death of Princess Diana, the Chernobyl disaster, and Brexit. On the other hand, ancient French astrologer Michel de Nostredame, also known as Nostradamus, has also made many accurate predictions. These legendary prophets, known for their astonishingly accurate forecasts, have made strikingly similar prophecies, including alien contact with humans, an assassination attempt on Vladimir Putin, terrorist attacks in Europe, and a tumultuous reign for King Charles.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal is looking for a chief of staff for himself. He shared a job posting for the role on his X account and wrote, "“Update: I am looking for a chief of staff for myself."