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Bryana Bana Bongolan has eventually filed a lawsuit against Sean Diddy Combs in Los Angeles while alleging him of sexual battery, emotional distress and false imprisonment, reported Daily Beast. According to Daily Beast, the 17 page lawsuit which was submitted in the month of November claimed that Sean Diddy Combs left her fearing for her life after an incident on September 26, 2016, where he allegedly dangled her off a 17 story balcony and sexually assaulted her at the luxury apartment of his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Bryana Bana Bongolan is seeking nearly $10 million in damages for the emotional trauma she has endured. Also Read: Parthenope: A24 film’s trailer, plot, cast and release date

University of Oxford «From Gridlock to Growth How Leadership Enables India's PRAGATI Ecosystem to Power Progress» illustrates how Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Initiatives has transformed the problems, its monitoring and resolution of various projects of the government. The report says India's PRAGATI platform offers a compelling case study of how digital governance can drive progress. Pragati was launched in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has become an acronym for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation of projects. It has transformed the way India manages its large-scale infrastructure projects and social sector programs.

Digital payments major PhonePe has decided to discontinue its partnership with payment orchestration platform Juspay. Instead, the Walmart-backed company is opting for direct integration with merchants. This will also allow PhonePe to offer an integrated payment experience to its merchants from origination of the transaction to the final settlement. While PhonePe has been offering the direct integration service for quite some time now, going forward the company will stop all third-party integrations, a person in the know said.

Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) investments made across sectors in H1 FY2025, real estate’s share was the highest at 17% — nearly Rs 75,468 crore, according to latest SEBI data compiled by Anarock. Rs 12,801 crore were also raised via Qualified Institutional Placements (QIPs) within the same period — again, the 2nd highest among all the major sectors and comprising a 17% overall share. According to the data, other sectors benefiting from AIF investments are IT/ITeS, financial services, NBFCs, banks, pharma, FMCG, retail, renewable energy.

cement maker Holcim will exit its Nigerian business through the sale of its almost 84% stake in Lafarge Africa to China's Huaxin Cement in a $1 billion deal, it said on Sunday. The deal aligns with Holcim's strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on high-growth regions, including the coming spin-off of its North American business, which remains on track for a US listing in the first half of 2025.

Netflix has unveiled the main trailer for the second season of its hit series Squid Game. The series, known for its intense challenges, returns on December 26 with new characters and games.

Hinduja Tech Ltd has completed the acquisition of Germany-based engineering services provider TECOSIM Group, marking a significant milestone in its vision to be among the top 10 global mobility engineering companies. Hinduja Tech Ltd, a subsidiary of heavy commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland, is a mobility-focused global engineering, research and development technology company. The strategic move highlights Hinduja Tech Ltd's ongoing commitment to enhancing its global automotive engineering market leadership. The acquisition would provide operational efficiencies, increased competitiveness, and a stronger global market presence, Hinduja Tech Ltd said in a company statement. «This acquisition reinforces Hinduja Tech Ltd's vision of becoming a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions,» the statement said on Sunday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Saudi Arabia’s unprecedented attempt to diversify from an oil economy to something more sustainable seems to be churning along nicely. The female labour participation rate has nearly doubled to 36% from 2016, the year Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman laid out his Vision 2030.

Following the decision of the state government, police have intensified surveillance at inter-state borders to prevent the transportation of potatoes out of the state. This has led to several trucks being stranded at border crossings. «We will go on strike from Tuesday if the government does not lift the restrictions,» Progressive Potato Traders' Association secretary Lalu Mukherjee told PTI.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. 2024 has been a landmark year for the Indian initial public offer (IPO) market, with an unprecedented surge in fundraising and retail participation. The allure of quick wins has led to massive oversubscriptions, especially in the small and medium enterprises (SME) segment.

Tipu Sultan's case, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said here. He claimed a «particular narrative» about the former ruler of Mysore has been advanced over the years. In his address at the launch of the book 'Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore Interregnum 1761-1799' on Saturday, Jaishankar said there are some basic questions that «confront us all» today as to how much of «our past has been airbrushed», how awkward issues have been «glossed over» and how «facts are tailored for regime convenience». The book has been written by historian Vikram Sampath.

The oil, a bestseller from the celebrity, wasn’t the only product that sold like hot cake on its India launch. Most products from the brand that went live on Sephora India that midnight sold out, so much so that the traffic led to the site crashing. Fellow global superstar Rihanna chose to introduce her brand Fenty Beauty, valued at a massive $3 billion, on Falguni Nayak-owned beauty platform Nykaa this March to a star-spangled launch, and saw immediate sales traction. The launch was timed right after Rihanna performed at billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant’s wedding with Radhika Merchant.

Vikram Sampath's book 'Tipu Sultan: The Saga of the Mysore Interregnum' at the Indian Habitat Centre here in Delhi. Jaishankar described Tipu Sultan as a «very complex figure in history,» highlighting both his resistance to British colonial control and the controversial aspects of his rule. Speaking at the event, Jaishankar said, «Tipu Sultan is actually a very, very complex figure in history. On the one hand, he has the reputation as a key figure who resisted the British colonial control over India, and it is a fact that his defeat and death can be considered a turning point when it came to the fate of peninsular India.» However, Jaishankar also noted the «adverse» effects of Tipu Sultan's rule in the Mysore region. «At the same time, he evokes strong adverse sentiments even today in many regions, some in Mysore itself,» he added.

Dune: Prophecy, the prequel series to the Dune movies, continues with Episode 3 on December 1, 2024.

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed a series of initiatives aimed at capitalizing on Assam’s strategic location in alignment with India’s Act East Policy. These initiatives include establishing bio-foundries and bio-manufacturing hubs to enhance local industries and stimulate innovation, particularly within the bio-resources sector. Sarma participated in the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024 at IIT Guwahati.Sarma emphasized the IISF as a testament to India's steadfast commitment to innovation, excellence, and the crucial role that science and technology play in driving national development and prosperity. He noted that this event embodies the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose leadership has been instrumental in the development of the Northeast, particularly through the transformative influence of scientific progress. He contended that in our contemporary landscape, a nation's progress is intricately linked to the harmonious integration of technology, resources, and capital, highlighting technology as the primary catalyst for transformation. Such advancements, he posited, are crucial for achieving social equity, reducing poverty, and improving living standards. He noted that from agriculture to healthcare, environmental science, energy production, and communication, science acts as the engine of innovation, significantly enhancing human existence and paving the way for a sustainable future.

The report also noted that the overall expenditure of the government is also expected to surge by 15 per cent. It highlights that despite an increase in populist schemes in the run-up to elections, the central government remains committed to investing in infrastructure development over welfare-driven measures. The report underlined that while populist policies have gained traction, especially in state elections, the central government's spending priorities show a balanced approach.

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas investment arm of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), has completed the acquisition of Norwegian firm Equinor's stake in an Azerbaijan oilfield and an associated pipeline for USD 60 million, the firm said in a statement. OVL «has completed the acquisition of 0.615 per cent participating interest (PI) in offshore Azeri Chirag Gunashli (ACG) field in Azerbaijan from Equinor. This also includes the acquisition of 0.737 per cent shares of Baku Tbilisi Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline company through its wholly-owned subsidiary ONGC BTC Limited», a company statement said. The firm had signed a sale purchase agreement (SPA) for the stake buy in July and the deal was completed on November 29.

input tax credit (ITC) or amend any errors or omissions in compliance with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rules and regulations for FY 2023-24 by GST-registered taxpayers. If the taxpayer misses today’s date, he/she may lose out on claiming ITC benefit for FY 2023-24 under GST if any ITC claims are pending. It will result in a loss for the taxpayer as he/she will not be able to offset output GST liability with input tax credit. Dinesh Jotwani, Co- Managing partner at Jotwani Associates says, «Section 16(4) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 reads as follows: A registered person shall not be entitled to take input tax credit in respect of any invoice or debit note for supply of goods or services or both after the due date of furnishing of the return under section 39 for the month of September following the end of financial year to which such invoice or invoice relating to such debit note pertains or furnishing of the relevant annual return, whichever is earlier. Therefore, all GST-registered taxpayers must claim any pending input tax credit (ITC) for FY 2023-24 by November 30th. This is also the deadline for filing a GST form to amend any errors or omissions. Please do so to avoid the loss of Input Tax Credit Benefits.” Also Read: GSTN approves 5 apps for faster GST invoices verification

Flight trackers first spotted a jet broadcasting the prime minister's callsign en route to the southern US state, in a visit that comes days after Trump threatened the United States' northern neighbor with import tariffs once he takes office. According to the website Flightradar, the Canadian leader's plane landed at Palm Beach International Airport late in the afternoon.

A South Korean National Assembly member has called for a moratorium on wood pellet imports from Indonesia and an investigation into South Korea’s biomass use after government data and satellite analysis linked the country’s biomass imports to deforesta...