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The ‘Stop Killing Games’ movement, advocating for digital game preservation, faces scrutiny over alleged EU transparency violations. A complaint targets Ross Scott, a key figure, for supposedly providing undisclosed services, despite his claims of unpaid, voluntary work. The timing of the complaint raises suspicions, coinciding with increased lobbying pressure against the movement, which has garnered…

The bail plea hearing for IAS officer Vinay Choubey, entangled in a lingering land scam, concluded on Monday, leaving the judge to make a decision by Wednesday. His attorney emphasized that Choubey’s name surfaced later as a result of statements from a co-conspirator, casting doubt on the validity of the allegations after a decade and…

An amusing anecdote from the sets of the 1980 film ‘Chambal Ki Kassam’ has resurfaced, recounted by actor Ranjeet. Raaj Kumar playfully suggested filming a bathing scene with Moushumi Chatterjee in a river. Chatterjee wittily declined, quipping about Raaj Kumar saving his wig over her if it came off in the water.

Aamir Khan, basking in the success of ‘Sitaare Zameen Par,’ has publicly confirmed his relationship with Gauri Spratt on his 60th birthday. He expressed deep commitment and partnership with Gauri, hinting at a strong bond.

Mahindra & Mahindra and Canada’s Manulife are forming a 50:50 joint venture to enter India’s life insurance sector. The partnership, building on their existing asset management collaboration, aims to leverage Mahindra’s rural distribution and Manulife’s global expertise to offer savings and protection products across India, targeting a significant protection gap and low insurance penetration.

Kuwait’s College of Applied Sciences (CAS) will begin accepting non-Kuwaiti students from the second semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. Eligibility requires completion of schooling in Kuwait with a local high school certificate, meeting specific academic standards. Tuition fees are unit-based, with a 50% discount for high-achieving students maintaining a GPA of 3.80 or higher…

During its 618th meeting in Lucknow, the RBI’s central board assessed the global and domestic economic situation, considering geopolitical risks and financial market trends. The board reviewed the performance of key departments, committees, and the Ombudsman Scheme. Indranil Bhattacharyya, Executive Director, was approved as an ex officio member of the Monetary Policy Committee.

In Mangaluru, two professionals fell victim to separate online job scams, incurring losses exceeding Rs 10 lakh. One individual lost Rs 6.50 lakh in a part-time job scam involving fake work tasks and fund transfers. Another medical professional was defrauded of Rs 4.20 lakh after being offered a non-existent job in Dubai, involving various upfront…

A speeding truck collided with a bus on the Ara-Mohania National Highway in Bhojpur district, injuring at least 20 people, including a child and an elderly man. The impact forced the bus into nearby bushes after hitting a tree. While the truck was seized, the driver fled.

Taylor Swift transformed August into a monumental month, revealing her 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ on the ‘New Heights’ podcast with Travis Kelce. The couple’s engagement further amplified the excitement, solidifying August as a time of new beginnings for Swifties. This marks a shift towards openly celebrated love for Swift.