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Veteran voice actor Morgan Lofting, best known for voicing the Baroness in “G.I. Joe,” passed away at 84. She also voiced Aunt May and the Black Cat in “Spider-Man” (1981-82) and characters in “Transformers” (1985) and “Total Recall” (1990). Lofting earned a master’s in history and worked as a librarian. She is survived by her […]
Kannada actress Shobitha Shivanna was found dead at her Kondapur apartment, reportedly by suicide. Police have registered a case, and her body was sent for post-mortem at Gandhi Hospital. The exact cause of death is under investigation. Shobitha appeared in films like “Eradondla Mooru,” “ATM: Attempt to Murder,” and TV serials such as “Mangala Gowri” […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Banking Laws Bill, 2024, in Lok Sabha today. The bill seeks amendments to several acts, including Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Acts of 1970 and 1980. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will also present a […]
In Muzaffarpur, Bihar, over 50 people were arrested in a crackdown on illegal liquor consumption and trade amid the wedding season. Excise teams, led by Inspector Shivendra Kumar, targeted wedding venues and markets, detaining offenders. Despite prohibition laws, liquor-related offences are rising during weddings. Authorities vowed continued action to curb these activities with intensified campaigns.
HD Kumaraswamy accepted responsibility for son Nikhil’s bypoll loss, vowing JD(S)’s comeback in Ramanagara with a 25,000-vote lead in Channapatna. Criticising CM Siddaramaiah, he alleged welfare fund misuse, corruption in Mandya’s excise department, and neglect of marginalised groups. Kumaraswamy challenged Siddaramaiah to highlight achievements for these communities during his tenure.
The Indian Navy will showcase an Operational Demonstration at Puri’s Blue Flag Beach on December 4, marking Navy Day and Operation Trident’s anniversary. Featuring over 15 ships, 40 aircraft, and MARCOS, highlights include aerial stunts, combat drills, and a Beating Retreat ceremony. President Droupadi Murmu will attend, with public safety measures and cleanliness emphasized.
Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy shared a report claiming that New York City taxpayers were paying 220 million USD to Pakistani government-owned Roosevelt Hotel. Shared by author John LeFevre, the report claimed that the hotel housed illegal migrants. Ramaswamy wrote, “NYC taxpayers are effectively paying a foreign government to house illegals in our own country. This […]
Indians flying from Mumbai to Manchester were stuck at Kuwait airport for 13 hours. They have complained of severe problems including not getting “food or help”. A chaotic video surfaced online showing the passengers of Gulf Air arguing with airport authorities. It was alleged the passengers were harassed and the airline allegedly gave accommodation only […]
Two aid workers were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. One was a member of World Central Kitchen, allegedly involved in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. Israel claimed he participated in the attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz, but his family denied the accusations, stating he was a charitable engineer. World Central Kitchen confirmed his […]
Researchers found traces of psychedelic substances, bodily fluids, and alcohol in a 2,000-year-old mug, revealing that ancient Egyptians consumed hallucinogenic drinks during rituals. This marks first detection of chemical signatures in Bes-shaped vessels, which were used for fertility, protection, and healing. Few such mugs have survived, adding to their archaeological significance.
