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19 Jul

Five suspected terrorists arrested in Bengaluru in CCB operation

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The Central Crime Branch (CCB) today arrested five suspected terrorists in Bengaluru for allegedly planning terror attacks in the Karnataka capital. Police are looking for another suspect, Junaid, of Bangalore's RT Nagar area, whose current whereabouts are unknown, but according to police, the man is based abroad and is believed to be the mastermind behind the supply of arms and explosives to the five arrested. The five in custody -- Suhail, Omar, Zahid, Mudasir and Faisal -- all from Bengaluru and aged between 25 and 35, were earlier arrested in 2017 and spent 18 months in jail in a murder…

19 Jul

L’oreal Paris ropes on Kendall Jenner as new Global Ambassador

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According to The Sun, the model and reality TV star has reportedly signed an $11 million deal to represent the French beauty brand. Jenner followed in the footsteps of other iconic women, such as Helen Mirren, Jane Fonda, Jennifer Aniston and Eva Longoria as the new faces of L'Oreal."I'm honored to be part of a new sisterhood of strong, powerful women and to say those iconic words, I deserve it. It feels like a true full-circle moment to join the L'Oréal Paris family and have the opportunity to embody everything the brand is about." ,” Jenner said. "No one defines…

18 Jul

Yamuna flood waters touch Taj Mahal wall first time in 45 years

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The iconic Mughal monument- Taj Mahal in Agra faces the threat of flooding as the Yamuna River swells. Incessant rains in the city have caused the water level of the river to rise near the national heritage site. On Monday, the river water touched the boundary wall of the Taj Mahal. In the visual of the Taj Mahal, it is seen that the Dussehra Ghat located near the boundary of the Taj Mahal has been flooded. The continuous rise in the water level of the Yamuna has created a flood threat for the Taj Mahal. To avoid flooding, officials have…

18 Jul

Nandani Creation ropes on Madhuri Dixit as brand ambassador

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Nandani Creations Limited, a Jaipur-based women's Indian apparel, has announced the appointment of Madhuri Dixit as brand ambassador to promote the company's brands "Jaipur Kurti" and "Desi Fusion by Jaipur Kurti" through digital media advertising as well as in-store visual branding (electronic and print). As part of this company, Dixit will promote the brand products "Jaipur Kurti" and "Desi Fusion by Jaipur Kurti" to increase the company's reach across the country. Under the branding campaign, the company plans to conduct promotional activities through outdoor marketing, in-store visual branding (electronic and print) and digital media advertising. The company looks forward to…

17 Jul

One killed, three injured in cloudburst at Kais village near Kullu

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One person lost his life in a cloudburst at Kias village in Kullu, DSP headquarters Rajesh Thakur said, adding that three people were injured and nine vehicles were damaged in the rain-related incident on Monday. “One person was killed, 3 injured and 9 vehicles damaged in a cloudburst at Kias village in Kullu, Thakur told news agency ANI. Rains in Himachal Pradesh have wreaked havoc in the hill state, causing cloudbursts, landslides and floods that have so far killed 108 people, according to government data released last week. Among all the affected states in North India, Himachal Pradesh has been…

17 Jul

Google Doodle celebrates 204th birthday of American scientist Eunice Newton Foote

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Today, Google Doodle celebrates the 204th birth anniversary of Eunice Newton Foote, the American scientist and women's rights activist who made significant contributions to climate science by first discovering the greenhouse effect and its role in global warming. Born in Connecticut in 1819, Newton Foote attended Troy Female Seminary, a school that encouraged students to attend science classes and participate in chemistry labs for experiments. Since then, science has become his lifelong passion. She conducted an experiment in 1856 that shaped today's understanding of climate change by placing various gases in cylinders and exposing them to sunlight for observation. Her…

15 Jul

Elon Musk launches artificial intelligence firm xAI

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xAI, Elon Musk's newly formed AI company, has revealed itself with a new website detailing its mission and team at https://x.ai/. Musk tweeted that the company's mission is to "understand reality" without further details or explanation. According to the website, "xAI's goal is to understand the true nature of the universe. The team is led by Elon Musk and includes team members who have worked with other big names in AI, including OpenAI, Google Research, Microsoft Research, and DeepMind (which recently folded into Google). In addition to Musk, the website lists Igor Babushkin, Manuel Kroes, Yuhuai (Tony) Wu, Christian Szedi,…

14 Jul

Wife leaves home after an argument with husband over using tomatoes

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In a shocking incident, a husband in Madhya Pradesh complained to the police that his wife left home after an argument over 'putting tomatoes' in food. The incident took place in Dhanpuri of Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh. The man, known as Sandeep Barman, runs a small dhaba (food) in Dhanpuri. He told the police that he had prepared food to supply the tiffin and added two to three tomatoes, which upset his wife. A heated argument broke out between the husband and wife over the addition of tomatoes sold at Rs 140 per kg. Soon after the argument, his…

14 Jul

Wipro pushes salary hikes to Q3, to pay 80% of variable pay for Q1FY24

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Departing from the previous practice of implementing salary hikes in September, Wipro has decided to shift its wage growth cycle to the third quarter of the financial year. The company's management, speaking during a press conference, confirmed that the wage increase will still be provided to workers. According to a report by Moneycontrol, the salary hike issue comes at a critical juncture as companies try to protect their margins and reduce wage bills, with particular concern surrounding Wipro. While Wipro has assured that its margins will remain within comparable ranges, it plans to go ahead with a salary hike in…

13 Jul

Salman Khan praises Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ teaser

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBollywood, Entertainment, IndiaBusiness, entertainment, INDIA

Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' 'prevue' has left a significant mark on the Indian digital landscape and now Salman Khan too has termed it as 'Outstanding'. The overwhelming response to the video reflects the huge fan base the film has garnered even before its theatrical release.The pre-release video of SRK's 'Jawaan' has easily surpassed all previous records set by teasers and trailers in the Indian film industry in terms of 24-hour view count.Bollywood's 'Bhaijaan' Salman shared the teaser on social media and said that it is a film that should be seen only in theatres. Salman Khan Tweeted, “Pathan…