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Lahore: Pakistani politician Azma Bukhari is haunted by a counterfeit image of herself — a sexualised deepfake video published to discredit her role as one of the nation’s few female leaders. “I was shattered when it came into my knowledge,” said 48-year-old Bukhari, the information minister of Pakistan’s most populous province of Punjab. Deepfakes —…
Data Point: Germany wants Indian workers, but right-wing AfD resists | Video Credit: The Hindu While countries such as Australia, Canada, and the U.S. are limiting or planning to limit visas for immigrant workers, Germany is planning to increase them. This is good news for Indians, who already make up the largest group of foreign…
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At least 7 people have died in rain-related accidents in both regions. Cyclone Fengal live updates: The remnants of Cyclone Fengal continued to bring heavy rainfall and flood situations across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, even a day after it weakened. At least 15 districts in Tamil Nadu are likely to receive heavy rainfall with the…
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File picture of former film producer Harvey Weinstein in Manhattan Criminal Court | Photo Credit: Reuters Harvey Weinstein was hospitalised Monday (December 2, 2024) following an “alarming blood test,” his attorney said, less than a week after the disgraced movie mogul filed a legal claim alleging substandard medical care at New York City’s notorious jail…
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Rashid Latif and Younis Khan© X (Twitter) One of the finest wicket-keepers to play for Pakistan, Rashid Latif is known for his quirky yet strong opinions on cricketing topics. However, not many know of the former wicket-keeper batter’s Indian roots. In a video that has surfaced on social media, Latif could be heard…
BJP has announced that the oath ceremony will be held in Mumbai’s Azad Maidan Thursday New Delhi: At Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, preparations for the grand swearing-in ceremony for Maharashtra’s next Chief Minister are in full swing. A stage is being erected and a gallery is coming up, but who will take oath remains a question….
Bangladesh turned an 18-run first-innings lead against the West Indies into a competitive 211-run advantage on day three Monday (December 2, 2024) of the second Test at Sabina Park. Bangladesh defended its first-innings 164 by bowling out the host for 146 just after lunch. Fast bowler Nahid Rana took his maiden Test five-for. As the…
Unclaimed deposits in banks saw a significant increase of 26 per cent year-on-year (Representational) Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks to take immediate steps to reduce the number of inoperative or frozen accounts and to make the activation process smoother and more hassle-free. To achieve this, the RBI has advised banks…
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Since Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory, rumours and speculation have circulated that Nasa’s giant Moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS), could be under threat. The rocket is one of several key elements needed for the US space agency’s Artemis programme, which aims to return humans to the Moon for the first time since 1972….
File picture of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has warned Hamas to release Israeli hostages before he takes office in January 2025 | Photo Credit: via Reuters U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is demanding the immediate release of Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza, saying that if they are not freed before he is sworn…
