New Year wishes, SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook status to welcome 2024

New Year is here and wishes will start pour in for 2024 as we are all set to bid adieu 2023.

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Black Amazon woman worker attacked by two white women in Texas. Watch disturbing video

25-year-old black woman JaMaiya Miller went to deliver a package at the Belle Mead at River Oaks apartment complex near Houston. She said that she was insulted, accused of being a thief and assaulted by two white women.

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Bihar: Caste survey vs Modi factor to decide Lok Sabha numbers

The Bihar 2024 elections, marked by caste politics and alliances, could redefine political landscapes. The 'Mahagathbandhan' aims to leverage the caste census, hiking quotas for OBCs, SCs, and STs. Nitish Kumar's relevance hinges on this, while the BJP tests its dominance sans JD(U) support. Past elections' dynamics shift with alliances like JD(U)-RJD, altering the electoral calculus. Caste survey revelations prompt seat-sharing dilemmas, shaping strategies amidst caste-based demands for political representation.

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Manipur forms committee to probe unauthorized NOCs for CBSE affiliation

Following the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) revoking affiliation for 25 schools in Manipur due to unauthorized issuance of no objection certificates (NOCs), the state government has formed a three-member panel. The committee aims to identify officials responsible for NOC issuance, determine if signatures were forged, and recommend appropriate actions.

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View: Attacks in Poonch-Rajouri strike at the heart of Centre's J&K approach

The current trend of increased attacks in the Poonch-Rajouri area is not only a break from the past but also strikes at the heart of GoI's political approach following the Article 370 abrogation. It is also meant to provike security forces to act against the local population.

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7 Characters of What If...? Season 2: See the complete list

What If…? Season 1 was the first step of the MCU into the multiverse, featuring characters including that of Infinity Ultron, Captain Carter, and The Watcher. Season 2 of What If…? premiered on December 22, 2023, and it introduces us to several new characters, such as the superhero Kahhori, Nebula, and others.

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Comedian Tom Smothers dies at 86

In a statement released on Wednesday, Dick Smothers, Tom's brother and the other half of the beloved comedy duo, expressed gratitude for a lifetime spent together both on and off stage for over 60 years. He described Tom not only as a cherished older brother but also as a unique and invaluable creative partner.

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RBI permits lending, borrowing in government securities

G-Secs issued by the central government, excluding Treasury Bills, would be eligible for lending/borrowing under a Government Security Lending (GSL) transaction.

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Kremlin confirms Russian warship hit by Ukrainian strike

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu informed "about the damage to our large landing ship" to President Vladimir Putin in "a very detailed report", the president's spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. Russia's defence ministry said that the ship was damaged by guided aerial missiles.

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BJP bets big on OBCs, SC/STs in Madhya Pradesh Cabinet

The Madhya Pradesh government now has 12 OBC leaders including the chief minister, six SC leaders including deputy chief minister Jagdish Devda, three ST leaders, and ten ministers from upper castes including deputy chief minister Rajendra Shukla. There are only five female ministers in the new BJP government, which is less than one-sixth of the cabinet's total strength.

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Farooq Abdullah on Retd police officer’s killing in J&K, says 'Terrorism won’t end through Police, Army'

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Aquaman 3: Will there be another sequel? Here is what we know so far

As "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" makes waves in its global release, fans are eager to know if the aquatic saga will continue with an "Aquaman 3." Amid discussions in the cinematic community, we explore the currents of information surrounding the potential sequel

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Fire on ship carrying oil from Saudi; drone attack suspected

A merchant vessel transporting crude oil to India from Saudi Arabia caught fire off the Porbandar coast on Saturday, with a drone attack being suspected behind the incident. Indian Coast Guard and Navy assets have responded to the stricken vessel, which has reported that the fire has been put out but has caused unspecified damage that has impacted its functioning.

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Norwegian cruise gets stuck in North Sea. Know what happened after strong waves hit it

Norwegian ship MS Maud with 266 passengers and 131 crew members on board is stuck in the North Sea after it lost its ability to navigate. The cruise ship is without electricity as it lost power after being hit by rogue waves. Know in detail.

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Red sea conflict may make basmati rice exports costlier

Moreover, overall exports face a shortfall of about $4-5 billion this year after India curbed exports of wheat, rice and sugar amid rising prices though the growth in exports of other farm commodities will offset the export deficit.

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Catholics in Argentina react to Pope Francis' LGBTQ+ stance

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Chinese mourners use AI to digitally resurrect the dead

At a quiet cemetery in eastern China, bereaved father Seakoo Wu pulls out his phone, places it on a gravestone and plays a recording of his son. Bereaved father Wu said Xuanmo "probably would have been willing" to be digitally revived.

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MoF to meet PSB chiefs over IBC resolution delays

According to the IBBI data, 67% of the insolvency cases where the resolution process was ongoing until September 2023 have exceeded the 270-day time frame. Resolutions in another 13% of the cases went beyond 180 days but were still under 270 days. Earlier this month, the government told banks that their top executives should monitor large-value cases of bank fraud more closely and that bona fide credit decisions should be shielded from investigations.

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Wednesday

Nifty on Tuesday ended about 34 points higher to find support just above the 21-EMA on the hourly chart, prompting a strong recovery in the later part of the session.

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Political vendetta against us: AAP after ED summons Arvind Kejriwal

Sisodia and Singh are in jail in connection with the excise policy case. Jain, who was arrested last year in connection with a separate money laundering case, is out on interim bail. Kejriwal was summoned for questioning on November 2. The chief minister did not appear before the central agency, claiming that its summons was "illegal and politically motivated".

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EU adopts 12th package of sanctions against Russia

The package focuses on a Russian-origin diamond import ban as well as imposing additional import and export bans on Russia, combating sanctions circumvention and closing loopholes, it said.

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Trump quotes Putin at Durham rally, calls US President Joe Biden a 'threat to democracy'

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US: Pennsylvania overhauls probation system; allows more criminal records to be sealed

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Fire Country Season 2: Here’s all you may like to know about cast, release date and time of show

Filming for Fire Country season 2 is underway, revealing cast changes. Season 1 exits include Jade Pettyjohn, Tom Pickett, Fiona Rene, and Zach Tinker, as their storylines concluded. Notably, Rafael De la Fuente joins as Diego, a veteran paramedic/firefighter. Sabina Gadecki returns as Cara, promising intriguing developments. Season 2 premieres February 16 at 9 p.m. ET.

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Who is Rebecca Welch, the first female referee set to officiate a Premier League match?

Rebecca Welch, 40, initiated her refereeing journey in 2010 and achieved a milestone in January by becoming the first woman to officiate a men's Championship game. Sam Allison, a former firefighter, joined the Football League in 2020 and rose to the Championship earlier this year.

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Parliament security breach: Mastermind Lalit Jha arrested in Delhi

Four individuals arrested in connection with the security breach in Parliament have been charged under the anti-terror law UAPA, in addition to sections of the Indian Penal Code.

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Hemen Bhatia to head Angel One's asset management business

Hemen has played a pivotal role in the evolution of the ETF market in India and has facilitated the growth of the passive fund management industry through his contributions at myriad industry and regulatory committees.

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Thursday

Nifty on Wednesday ended with a marginal gain of 20 points to form a Doji type candle on the daily charts. ​The upside recovery of Wednesday from the immediate supports signal chances of further upside for the Nifty in the short term.

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Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee issues stern warning to BLROs on corruption amidst central fund dispute

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has warned the Block Land Revenue Officers (BLRO) against corruption in land-related matters and directed the state administration to take stern action if someone is found involved. Banerjee also stated that funds for certain schemes, such as minority scholarship and Oikyasree scheme, have been stopped.

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BHEL, Coal India among 5 stocks with top long unwinding

Long unwinding refers to the selling of positions or stocks owned for a longer period either to book profit or to exit it in anticipation of impending bearishness

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PM Modi to inaugurate Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit on Tuesday

India is set to inaugurate the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit in Bharat Mandapam on December 12. The initiative, which has 29 member countries, aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice on AI by supporting research and applied activities. India is the lead chair of GPAI in 2024. The summit will feature sessions on AI and global health, education, data governance, and machine learning.

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El Nino effect 2023-2024: Weather forecast, economic impact, key details

El Nino has a wide range of repercussions around the world. The forecast for this year's climate phenomenon is not a good one.

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BJP Ready for 2024: Strategies, platforms tested in states

BJP has all eyes on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections after it emerged glorious in the recent state assembly polls. The saffron party won in three states while Congress was able to win in Telangana. Around 300 call centres have already been set up, mostly at district BJP offices.

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Hunter Biden's legal quagmire unveiled: Tax evasion, lavish lifestyle, and memoir contradictions

The 56-page charge sheet details allegations against him, claiming that he evaded $1.4 million in taxes from 2016 to 2019, which allegedly financed an "extravagant lifestyle." Notably, many of the purported illicit activities occurred while he was grappling with a crack cocaine addiction and coincided with his father's tenure as the US vice-president under Barack Obama.

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Retail investors 'gambling' in stocks? Nithin Kamath's take on popular view

Most of Zerodha's AUM was added post-2020, which is one of the biggest bull markets India has seen. While equity funds saw a slowdown in the pace of inflows, investments through the systematic investment plan route hit record high in November.

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Moody's downgrades eight Chinese banks, Hong Kong

The rating action for financial institutions including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and the China Development Bank was primarily driven by the change in outlook to negative from stable on the government's credit ratings, according to a statement from Moody's on Wednesday.

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LIC reclaims Rs 5 lakh cr market cap; stock hits 52-week high

With Thursday's jump in LIC shares, the second-largest PSU by market cap, surged another 19 per cent this week. During the day, LIC shares hit a 52-week high of Rs 800 on the NSE and Rs 799.90 BSE, breaching the Rs 5 lakh crore market cap of the state-owned insurer.

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US private sector job growth slows in November

The slowdown in jobs creation is likely to be viewed favorably by policymakers at the US Federal Reserve, who are looking to cool the economy and cut inflation while avoiding a damaging recession.

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Wall Street bank bosses warn lawmakers of economic toll from tough new rules

The industry has been waging a fierce campaign to kill the "Basel endgame" proposal, which overhauls how banks must calculate their loss-absorbing capital, and as regulators roll out fair lending and fee cap regulations, among other rules.

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Yellowstone season 3 on CBS: Check release date, time

'Yellowstone' season 3 will be releasing on CBS, fans can once again watch the Dutton family drama.

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CM Selection: BJP satraps send signals as party considers names

Around 47 BJP MLAs reached Raje's residence in Jaipur on Tuesday to express confidence in her leadership. According to her camp followers, the number swelled to 60 by evening. BJP general secretary for Rajasthan Arun Singh, who is in Jaipur, however, said BJP parliamentary board will decide on the next government in Rajasthan. "Whatever the BJP parliamentary board decides will be acceptable to all," Singh told ET.

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"Some things best left unsaid": Justice Kaul reacts to deletion of judicial appointment case

Speaking for the bench, Justice Kaul verbally said that he neither deleted the case nor expressed unwillingness to preside over the case. "I am sure the CJI is aware of it (deletion of the case). Some things are best left unsaid," Justice Kaul added.

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This 77-year-old widow lost $661,000 in tech scam. Know how scamsters commit fraud

According to the FBI, US citizens in the age group of 60 and above lost $3.1 billion to cyber fraud in 2022, an 84% increase from 2021. The actual loss may be bigger considering the fact that fraud statistics are based only on reported incidents. Know how scamsters commit fraud.

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SAT hauls up Sebi for lackadaisical approach in Kirloskar Industries case

In October 2020, Sebi prohibited Atul Kirloskar, Rahul Kirloskar, Alpana Kirloskar, Arti Kirloskar, and Jyotsna Kulkarni from accessing the securities market for six months. This order was challenged in the appellate tribunal, which passed in the interim of December 2020 and stayed Sebi's order subject to an undertaking to the effect that they would not sell their shares in KIL.

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'Missed the mark': KTR trolls himself as humour, digs galore online over poll results

​KT Rama Rao had posted a picture of himself aiming with a gun and had captioned it: "Hattrick Loading 3.0. Get ready to celebrate guys." As it became clear that the Congress was winning, the outgoing minister responded to his own post, saying, "This one ain't gonna age well. Missed the mark." Earlier, the Telangana Congress had shared the picture of KT Rama Rao with the gun and posted on X, "Were you aiming for car tyres?"

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View: Players come and go, fans are forever

Hardik Pandya may have switched to Mumbai Indians, fans of Gujarat Titans will stay with the team. There are many other examples. MS Dhoni will forever be thala for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) might not have won the Indian Premier League (IPL), they have one of the biggest fan bases, thanks to Kohli. The Chicago Cubs, one of the most famous baseball teams in the US, didn’t win a National League pennant for 70 years (from 1945 to 2015) and yet Wrigley Fields, their home ground, was always packed.

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Telangana polls: Congress gears up for counting of votes, Rahul Gandhi holds meeting with senior leaders

​The elections for the 119-member assembly were held on November 30 and the counting will take place on December 3. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held a virtual meeting with senior party leaders on Saturday and asked them to be vigilant, party sources said here. The sources also said Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is expected to reach Hyderabad on Saturday.

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Royal scandal unveiled: Did Prince William cheat on Kate Middleton?

Rose Hanbury, Marchioness of Cholmondeley, faced rumors of an affair with Prince William, causing a reported rift. Omid Scobie's book explores the alleged scandal, emphasizing the royal couple's silence.

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India clinch T20 series vs Australia to soothe World Cup wound

India secured a 20-run victory against Australia in the penultimate match of the T20 series, taking an unassailable 3-1 lead. Batting first, India posted 174-9 with Rinku Singh (46) and Jitesh Sharma (35) making significant contributions. Despite a strong start, Australia's top order collapsed under the bowling of Axar Patel (3-16), leading to a final score of 154-7. Yashasvi Jaiswal (37) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (32) provided a breezy opening stand for India.

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Arunachal cabinet approves logistics policy aligned with PM Gati Shakti for integrated development by 2047

​In 2022, the National Logistics Policy was launched with focus on bringing in efficiency and reduce costs. In the 2022 annual report on Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS), Arunachal ranks in the 'Aspirer' category, behind the ‘Fast Mover’ and ‘Achiever’ categories, stating a clear need to have a policy intervention for improvements in the logistics sector.

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Real Madrid vs. Granada CF: Live streaming, injuries, key players, match preview, where to watch Spanish La Liga

Real Madrid thrashed Cadiz CF 3-0 in their previous match while Granada lost to Deportivo Alaves 3-1 in its most recent match on November 24. What will happen when the two sides meet on Saturday in a Spanish La Liga encounter?

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Gauhati HC asks state government to pay Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia to daughter of man killed during 1981 'Assam Movement'

​The court has directed the same to be paid under ex gratia compensation scheme. The government has earlier rejected the compensation on the ground that the ex gratia had been already disbursed to the brother of the deceased person. The single judge bench of Justice Devashis Baruah stated that the ex gratia amount was wrongly paid to the brother of the deceased without the proper documentation, leading to the denial of the rightful entitlement to the petitioner, the daughter of Late Loknath Saikia.

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US regulator fines Bank of America $24 million for Treasuries spoofing

Spoofing involves placing orders traders intend to cancel, hoping to create a false sense of market activity that moves prices in a direction they favor, and induce transactions that other traders would otherwise would not make.

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