Meta officials have issued an unconditional apology to the Indian government following remarks made by CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the 2024 general election. The apology emphasized India's importance to the company. Parliamentary committee head Nishikant Dubey accepted the apology, saying the committee would not pursue the matter further. Zuckerberg's comments suggested India's government lost the election due to its Covid-19 response.
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A Nagpur banker, denied a loan, found himself blackmailed by a goon who recorded his visits to a local brothel. The goon, Adesh Samudre, extorted gold and valuables worth Rs 2.35 lakh from the banker by threatening to expose his activities to his family.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92. Singh's contributions as an economist and statesman were highlighted, including his role in India’s economic liberalisation and key legislation during his tenure as PM. His last rites will be held near Rajghat.
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