As cash-strapped Karnataka govt eyes VIP jet and helicopter, BJP mocks with ‘no food, jasmine in hair’ metaphor

Karnataka’s BJP strongly criticized the Congress government’s plan to purchase a helicopter and private jet, deeming it ironic amid financial struggles. Vijayendra Yeddiyurappa highlighted delayed salaries, stalled projects, and inadequate relief funds, accusing the government of wasteful spending on extravagant events while neglecting public service.

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Who will be next lead at Fairfax? Prem Watsa reveals succession plan in new book; wants to ‘die knowing the companies will never be sold’

Prem Watsa, the 75-year-old founder of Fairfax Financial, has built the company into a $100 billion asset management giant. With a strong focus on India, where it has invested $7 billion, Fairfax is now preparing for a succession plan to ensure its long-term culture and stability continue under the next generation, including his son Ben.

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Chhath Puja: PM Modi extends greetings for Kharna Puja; shares folk song by Dinesh Lal Yadav ‘Nirahua’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes for Kharna Puja, a key ritual of the Chhath festival, honouring Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. He shared a song by Bhojpuri artist Nirahua, highlighting the festival’s devotion and traditions. Preparations are underway across Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, with folk songs enhancing the sacred occasion.

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The mother who changed mornings: How Melitta Bentz invented the filter coffee we drink today

In 1908, Melitta Bentz, a frustrated mother in Dresden, transformed mornings worldwide by inventing the paper coffee filter. Tired of gritty, bitter coffee, she experimented with her son’s blotting paper, creating the first clear, smooth brew. Her invention laid the foundation for modern filter coffee, drip machines, and billions of daily cups, turning a simple…

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Former basketball coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in mysterious mafia-linked poker scandal rocking NBA world

NBA Hall of Famer and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Prosecutors allege he worked with the Mafia to rig illegal poker games, using athletes’ fame to lure victims and sophisticated gear to cheat them. Billups was released on a $5…

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