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Controversy has arisen as the Congress' Kerala unit accused Bollywood actor Preity Zinta of a loan waiver from New India Cooperative Bank, based on a news report. Zinta refuted the claims, labeling them as fake news and clarified that she had repaid the loan in full over a decade ago.
The BJP government in Delhi has presented a Rs 1 lakh crore budget for 2025-26, significantly increasing the allocation for education, transport, and health. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta outlined financial support for women's grants, Ayushman Bharat, and water and sanitation projects, highlighting a focused drive towards infrastructure and social welfare enhancements.
Indian-origin MIT graduate Tushar Shah, part of a six-person crew, completed an 11-minute space journey on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin NS-30 mission from West Texas. Shah, a supporter of philanthropic causes, is also a hedge fund partner. The spacecraft traveled past the Von Karman line, returning safely after experiencing weightlessness and offering views of Earth. This mission reflects growing India-US space collaboration.
Rachin Ravindra, a talented cricketer from New Zealand with Indian roots, has garnered attention not only for his performances but also for the curiosity around his name. Recently, he played a pivotal role in New Zealand's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals by scoring a century despite a prior injury.
Congress and BJP unite to protest against a proposed private brewery in Left-governed Kerala, alleging political motives. They criticize the government's water supply plans amidst local drinking water shortages and raise questions about the company's past and the approval process's transparency. Elapully panchayat schedules an emergency meeting to oppose the brewery.
A 60-year-old techie from Whitefield fell victim to cybercrime when miscreants posing as bank officials sent him a phone with a cloning app. He unknowingly inserted his sim card and began using it, resulting in the theft of Rs 2.8 crore from his fixed deposits. Police are investigating the case and closing in on the suspects.
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Former President Ram Nath Kovind advocated for 'One Nation, One Election,' highlighting its potential to boost India's GDP by 1-1.5%. He emphasised the need for consensus-building, positioning the initiative as beneficial for the nation. The Union Cabinet approved the proposal in September, aiming for simultaneous elections within a 100-day timeframe.
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