CPI (Maoist) admitted the loss of 357 members and sympathizers nationwide in the past year, including key leaders, primarily in the Dandakaranya region, due to alleged “fake encounters and encirclement attacks.” The group claimed significant casualties among security forces in retaliatory actions, though these figures remain unverified. The Maoists highlighted the impact of intensified operations…
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari claimed Pakistan lacks information on Masood Azhar’s location, suspecting he’s in Afghanistan due to his history with the Afghan Jihad. Despite US concerns about groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed operating from Pakistan, Bhutto insists the country has met FATF requirements.
In Kalaburagi, three individuals died and one is in critical condition after consuming a traditional medicine purportedly meant to help them quit alcohol. Fakirappa, who administered the concoction, has been arrested in Telangana. Authorities are now warning the public against seeking treatment from such unqualified practitioners following the tragic incident.
Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has called on western media outlets to refrain from speculation regarding the Air India AI 171 crash, praising the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) for successfully decoding the black box data within India. He highlighted this as a significant achievement, as previously such data retrieval required sending the devices…
Meta’s Ray-Ban Gen 1 smart glasses are launching in India on November 21, available on Amazon, Flipkart, and Reliancedigital.in. These glasses blend iconic eyewear with AI, offering features like Hindi support, celebrity voice integration, and upcoming UPI Lite payments. Users can sign up for ‘Notify Me’ alerts starting today.
Snapchat’s parent company, Snap, is rolling out a bank-linked age verification tool in Australia ahead of a new law banning social media for under-16s. Users can verify age via ConnectID, government ID, or selfie-based services. This pioneering move, impacting nearly half a million young Australians, could influence global age verification practices despite privacy concerns.
Bollywood’s reliance on sequels as guaranteed hits is fading as audiences demand more than just familiar brands. While some, like Gadar 2 and Tiger Zinda Hai, have succeeded through nostalgia and expanded universes, many others, including recent releases like War 2 and Housefull 5, have faltered due to weak scripts and brand fatigue.
NFL legend Tom Brady celebrated his daughter Vivian’s 13th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing cherished family memories. The photos highlighted their bond through various trips and events, showcasing Vivian’s growth and resemblance to her mother, Gisele Bündchen. Brady emphasized his belief in hard work and leading by example as a father.
Rasha Thadani condemned the Supreme Court’s order to relocate stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, calling it “beyond disheartening.” She urged compassion for these voiceless animals. Several Bollywood stars, including Janhvi Kapoor and Raveena Tandon, also opposed the directive, which mandates capturing, sterilizing, and sheltering stray dogs within eight weeks.
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