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Reliance Industries completed its merger with Disney’s India business, forming a joint venture valued at ₹70,352 crore. Viacom 18, Reliance, and Disney now share stakes in the venture, with Reliance holding 16.34%, Viacom 18 46.82%, and Disney 36.84%. The venture combines TV channels and digital platforms like JioCinema and Hotstar, with a combined revenue of […]
Delhi remains engulfed in severe smog, with AQI at 498, making it the second most polluted city globally after Lahore. Top polluted areas include Jahangirpuri and Bawana. Visibility is reduced to 400-500 meters. All primary schools have shifted online, and the Commission for Air Quality Management has enforced Stage 3 restrictions under GRAP to tackle […]
The European Union has imposed a hefty fine on Facebook’s parent company, Meta, totaling approximately 800 million euros. The penalty comes in response to allegations that Meta leveraged its market monopoly to automatically display advertisements to Facebook users, regardless of their consent. In response, Meta has announced its intention to appeal the decision.
Mumbai Cyber Police arrested eight individuals, including employees from telecom companies and shop owners, for illegally porting mobile numbers without KYC documents. These numbers were provided to cyber fraudsters who used them to create WhatsApp groups for scams, defrauding people of several crores. The probe began after a ₹51.33 lakh fraud complaint, linked to illegal […]
In 2023, 9 serious offences, including sexual assault and child cruelty, were committed by individuals with diplomatic immunity in the UK. Diplomatic missions owe £152 million in unpaid congestion charges, with the US, Japan, and China owing the most. The UK government seeks immunity waivers for investigations or requests diplomat withdrawal in severe cases, as […]
➢ Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, ➢ National Recycling Day, ➢ 2000: Formation Day of Jharkhand, ➢ 1898: Birth of freedom fighter Kalluri Chandramouli, ➢ 1949: Death of Nathuram Godse, the man among the assassins of Mahatma Gandhi, ➢ 1982: Death of Indian freedom fighter and Gandhian Vinoba Bhave, ➢ 1986: Birth of star tennis player Sania […]
The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) announced it would leave Elon Musk’s X, citing concerns over upcoming changes to the platform’s terms of service that could affect its legal battles. The updated terms require disputes to be handled in Texas courts, which CCDH argues benefits Musk. This move follows similar actions from the Guardian, […]
Here are the diesel prices per liter in the top cities. ★ Delhi – ₹87.62, ★ Kolkata – ₹91.76, ★ Mumbai – ₹89.97, ★ Chennai – ₹92.34, ★ Gurgaon – ₹87.65, ★ Noida – ₹87.86, ★ Bangalore – ₹88.94, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹92.62, ★ Chandigarh – ₹82.40, ★ HYD – ₹95.65, ★ Jaipur – ₹90.36, […]
India’s top product certification agency will investigate Ola Electric following 10,000 complaints over service and product issues. The Central Consumer Protection Authority had previously sent a notice to the company, which claimed to resolve 99.1% of complaints. The Bureau of Indian Standards will now conduct a detailed probe, following rising regulatory scrutiny since Ola’s marke...
Donald Trump appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and environmental campaigner, as his Secretary of Health. Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, expressing enthusiasm for Kennedy’s role in reshaping healthcare. Kennedy, a vocal critic of mainstream medicine, aims for major reforms in American health practices if confirmed by the Republican-controlled Senate.
The deadline for applications for the ‘PM Internship’ program is set for Monday, November 15. The initiative aims to provide youth with a one-year internship opportunity at top 500 companies. A total of 1.25 lakh internships are available on a pilot project basis, and youth aged 21-24, with educational qualifications ranging from 10th grade to […]
At least 12 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a civil defense facility in Baalbek’s Douris region, including eight rescuers. The Lebanese health ministry reported the ongoing recovery of body parts, condemning the attack as the 2nd on a health facility in less than 2 hours. The earlier strike had killed Hezbollah-affiliated rescuers. […]
Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s party, the National People’s Power (NPP), is set for a landslide victory in snap parliamentary elections, securing 63% of the vote with over half of ballots counted. The NPP, which previously held just three seats, leads in nearly every constituency. Dissanayake aims to combat corruption and restore stability […]
The auspicious Kartika Purnima has arrived in both Telugu states, drawing thousands of devotees to temples, particularly those dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotees are lighting lamps in the sacred Krishna and Godavari rivers, and special pujas are being performed across various temples. There is a significant rush at the Pancharama Kshetras as […]
Elon Musk recently met Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani to reduce US-Iran tensions. The secret meeting, described as “positive,” hints at Trump’s openness to diplomacy over a hardline approach. Musk’s influence in Trump’s circle is evident, reportedly joining calls with world leaders, signaling Trump’s potential shift from his previous “max...