Bihar saw a significant administrative reshuffle on Friday, with seven IAS officers transferred or assigned new responsibilities ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Chandrashekhar Singh was appointed secretary to the chief minister, while Animesh Kumar Parasher took charge as Patna divisional commissioner.
A dead Gangetic dolphin was discovered on the Ganga river banks in Sahibganj district, prompting forest officials to recover the endangered species’ carcass for post-mortem. Authorities ruled out external injuries, collision, or water pollution as the cause of death for the Schedule I listed animal.
Caitlin Clark’s season ended early due to injury, yet the Indiana Fever surprisingly reached the WNBA semifinals without her. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert faced significant backlash for disparaging comments about Clark’s endorsement earnings, suggesting she should be grateful for the WNBA’s platform. This sparked a public debate, with Napheesa Collier criticizing Engelbert’s stance on player salaries…
Skipping makeup removal before bed or wearing it during workouts severely harms skin, a study confirms. Foundation clogs pores, causing acne and irritation, while eye makeup risks infections. This habit accelerates premature aging, increases oil production, and damages eyelashes. Dermatologists strongly advise thorough cleansing before workouts and sleep, recommending noncomedogenic alternatives if makeup is essential…
RBI has proposed extensive new External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) rules for 2025, replacing uniform caps with limits based on borrower financial strength. The draft widens eligibility for borrowers and lenders, removes rigid borrowing costs, and consolidates end-use rules. It also tightens fund-flow regulations, requiring immediate repatriation of proceeds unless for foreign currency expenses.
Anthropic, an OpenAI competitor, appointed Rahul Patil as Chief Technology Officer. Patil, an Indian-origin leader, previously served as CTO at Stripe. He succeeds co-founder Sam McCandlish. Patil is an alumnus of Bengaluru’s PES University. He also holds degrees from Arizona State University and the University of Washington. Anthropic recently raised $13 billion.
Two individuals were fatally shot in separate incidents during Durga Puja celebrations in Gaya. Deepak Kumar was killed over a property dispute, with the accused surrendering, while 19-year-old Rohit Kumar was gunned down at a pandal following a petty dispute. Both murders involved open firing in public.
Bokaro Steel Plant faces intense scrutiny over safety after two grave accidents within days. A contract worker died Friday from molten metal burns sustained on September 28, while another lost four toes in a separate incident.
Claw clips are popular, but their impact on hair health is debated. While not inherently damaging, misuse, material, and hair condition play a crucial role. Concentrated mechanical stress can cause breakage, so choosing the right clip, varying placement, and avoiding use on wet or fragile hair are essential for safe styling.
