Linda Yaccarino has stepped down from her role as CEO of Twitter. She served for two years after Elon Musk acquired the platform. Yaccarino expressed gratitude to Musk for the opportunity. She was tasked with stabilizing the ad business and enhancing user safety. During her tenure, Twitter introduced features like Community Notes and X Money.
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A Madhya Pradesh constable managed to draw a full salary for 12 years without ever reporting for duty after being appointed in 2011. Due to a communication lapse, his absence went unnoticed until a pay-scale review in 2023 revealed the fraud, during which over Rs 28 lakh was credited to his account.
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut faced criticism from the Congress party for her perceived insensitive remarks during a visit to flood-affected areas in her Mandi constituency. The Congress shared a video where Ranaut downplayed disaster relief efforts, stating she lacks an official cabinet.
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The Dalai Lama succession dispute has become a potential flashpoint in India-China relations, as the 14th Dalai Lama rules out any Chinese role in naming his successor. While China insists on a state-controlled selection process, India has maintained silence. The issue raises complex questions of religion, politics, and sovereignty. For students, it’s a vital example of how history, diplomacy, and spiritual autonomy intersect in global affairs, especially in the context of Tibet and regional... Expand
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