In 1889, American journalist Nellie Bly embarked on a daring journey to circumnavigate the globe in under 80 days, inspired by Jules Verne’s novel. Facing numerous challenges, she successfully completed her voyage in an astonishing 72 days, proving that rapid world travel was achievable and breaking significant social boundaries for women.
A Bengaluru woman lost nearly Rs 32 crore in a sophisticated “digital arrest” scam. Posing as CBI officers, fraudsters subjected her to constant Skype surveillance, threatening immediate arrest. Over six months, she made 187 bank transfers, believing she was proving her innocence, before receiving a fake clearance letter.
‘Will hunt them down even from depths of patal’: Amit Shah’s warning after Delhi blast; vows strict action
India’s Commerce Ministry is finalizing guidelines for a Rs 25,060-crore Export Promotion Mission, set to launch soon. This six-year initiative aims to shield exporters from global tariff shocks, like US duties, by enhancing trade finance and non-financial support. The mission prioritizes sectors heavily impacted by recent trade escalations, ensuring Indian businesses remain competitive internationally.
Grammy winner Tori Kelly and husband André Murillo joyfully welcomed their first child, a son named Zayden Michael Murillo, on November 11. The couple shared the heartwarming news, expressing their deep love for their “sweet boy.” The name Zayden, meaning “growth” and “abundance,” and Michael, signifying “who is like God,” reflect the parents’ hopes for…
Bigg Boss 19: Kunickaa Sadanand’s son and Ashnoor Kaur’s father enter the house for family week; the latter informs his daughter about a special surprise
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met with Nikolay Patrushev, a key aide to Russian President Putin, to discuss maritime security. This meeting coincides with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Moscow for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, ahead of Putin’s December visit to India.
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) mega auction for the next season is scheduled for November 27 in New Delhi. Teams will fill 73 slots, including 23 overseas, with UP Warriorz holding the highest purse. Several prominent players are expected to be available, with franchises having a combined Rs 41.1 crore to spend.
