West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP-led central government of plotting to deprive citizens of their rights by revising the voter list, alleging a scheme to label Indians as Rohingyas and deport them. Banerjee criticized the Election Commission for bias and vowed to protest any removal of genuine voters.
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Nasser Hussain lauded India's well-deserved 2-2 series draw against England, emphasising Mohammed Siraj's pivotal role in securing the final wicket. He highlighted the captivating nature of the series, with each Test extending to the final day, and stressed the responsibility of cricket's 'Big Three' to protect Test cricket's future amid concerns about its viability in other nations.
A tragic shooting in Midtown Manhattan has claimed five lives, including the shooter, Shane Devon Tamura, a former football player. Tamura, who drove from Las Vegas, fatally shot four people at the NFL's corporate offices before killing himself. His suicide note cited CTE and blamed the NFL for his suffering.
The US imposed steep 25% tariffs on Indian imports, the highest in Asia, sparking market volatility. While initial concerns arose, analysts predict potential tariff reductions through negotiations, with a US trade delegation expected to visit India. Experts suggest a final deal with lower tariffs is likely, presenting buying opportunities in domestic-focused sectors.
Meta's aggressive pursuit of AI talent faced a significant setback as Thinking Machines Lab, led by Mira Murati, reportedly rejected lucrative offers, some reaching a billion dollars, to join Meta's Superintelligence Lab. Murati's team prioritized independence and long-term vision over substantial financial gains, highlighting the allure of shaping AI's future outside a corporate giant.
Perplexity, an AI search startup, faces allegations from Cloudflare of using deceptive tactics to bypass website restrictions. Cloudflare claims Perplexity's bots disguised themselves as regular users to scrape content from blocked domains, raising concerns about unauthorized data usage. Perplexity denies wrongdoing, attributing the activity to third-party traffic and user-driven requests.
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Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations announced the Class 10 and 11 supplementary exam results. The results are available online. Students can check scores on the DGE website using their registration number and date of birth. Qualified students can proceed with admissions. Students can apply for scanned copies of answer sheets. Revaluation and retotaling options are available.
Football icon Lionel Messi is set to visit Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on December 14 for a ticketed event. The Mumbai Cricket Association has granted permission, and superstar cricketers may also attend. Messi's India tour includes visits to Kolkata and Delhi, with a potential felicitation by West Bengal's Chief Minister. He may also conduct football workshops.