Day: October 8, 2024

‘A virtual strip club’: 13 US states sue TikTok over mental health and safety concerns – Times of India

TikTok is facing renewed legal challenges as 13 US states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits on Tuesday, accusing the popular social media platform of endangering and failing to protect young users. The lawsuits, filed separately in New York, California, and 11 other states, expand TikTok's ongoing legal battles with US regulators and seek financial penalties, as reported by Reuters news agency.The states allege that TikTok employs intentionally addictive software to keep children engaged for extended periods, misrepresenting its effectiveness in content moderation. "TikTok cultivates social media addiction to boost corporate profits," said California attorney general Rob Bonta. "TikTok intentionally targets children because they know kids do not yet have the defenses or capacity ...

8Oct

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Video | Harris Hits Back At Republican Criticism Of Childless Women |

In today's episode of US Election Watch, vice President Kamala Harris hit back at Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' comments that the democratic nominee "doesn't have anything keeping her humble" because she doesn't have any biological children. In an interview with host Alex Cooper of the podcast 'Call Her Daddy,' Harris addressed Governor Sanders' comments saying that 'I don't think she understands that there are a whole lot of women out here who, one, are not aspiring to be humble.' Watch this report by Parmeshwar Bawa.Source link

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Video | Musk’s Super PAC Offers $47 For Voter Info To Target Trump Voters

In today's episode of US Election Watch, Elon Musk announces that his pro-Trump America PAC will pay 47 dollars for each successful referral of a registered swing state voter to sign a petition to show support for free speech and the right to bear arms. Even though US Federal law makes it a crime to pay someone to vote or to accept payment for registering to vote or for voting, it is not illegal to pay money to voters to sign a petition or to the people persuading them to sign. NDTV's Simon Marks reports.Source link

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Bangladesh Legend Set To Retire From T20I’s After Conclusion Of India Series

Mahmudullah Riyad Retirement: Bangladesh legend Mahmudullah Riyad has dropped a bombshell on his fans and Bangladesh Cricket supporters by announcing his T20I retirement on Tuesday. During a press conference in Delhi on the eve of 2nd T20I vs India, the all-rounder stated that it was a pre-planned decision and that, he will hang his boots from the format after the 3rd T20I on October 12. Bangladesh are trailing 1-0 in the series and will be aiming to give their veteran a fitting send-off by managing a surprise win over hosts India. From the nets to the retirement press conference – moments with Mahmudullah Riyad. 🇧🇩 🫶#BCB #Cricket #INDvBAN #T20 pic.twitter.com/nb4DK3qy4c — Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) October 8, 2024Official Statement Of Mahmudullah Riyad On His Retirement ...

8Oct

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Video | Haryana Assembly Elections: Maharashtra, Jharkhand और Delhi के चुनावों का पैटर्न सेट कर सकती है?

Haryana Assembly Elections Results: हरियाणा के चुनाव नतीजे रोमांचक रहे...शुरुआत हुई तो कांग्रेस खुश हो रही थी...दिन चढ़ने लगा तो नतीजे बीजेपी के पक्ष में बढ़ने लगे....लेकिन नतीजों का असर यहीं नहीं रुकेगा...और बढ़ेगा ने वाले दिनों जिन चार राज्यों में चुनाव होने हैं उनमें कुल मिलाकर 682 सीटें हैं...महाराष्ट्र, झारखंड, दिल्ली और बिहार के चुनावों पर इस बात से बड़ा फर्क पड़ेगा कि वहां गठबंधन क्या शक्ल लेता है...ऐसे में देखने वाली बात होगी कि...गठबंधन के अंदर कांग्रेस का कद बढ़ता है या घटता है.Source link...

8Oct

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Jailer To Thalapathi: Check Out Rajinikanth’s Unmissable Films On OTT Before ‘Vettaiyan’

South superstar Rajinikanth is gearing up for his comeback with another exciting action drama, ‘Vettaiyan’, set to hit theatres on October 10, 2024. The fact that Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan will be making his Tamil film debut with Rajinikanth in a dramatic confrontation only adds to the buzz around the film. With Vettaiyan's release just around the corner, fans can relax and enjoy some of Rajinikanth's most beloved flicks, which are now available to watch on a variety of streaming platforms. To help you decide which of the superstar's films to see, we've included their IMDb ratings. Rajinikanth’s Top Films To Watch On OTT Thalapathi (Amazon Prime Video) IMDb Rating: 8.5/10 One of Rajinikanth's most renowned films is ‘Thalapathi’. This film, directed by Mani Ratnam, has a captivat...

8Oct

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‘Congress, NCP-SP Should Declare CM Face’: Uddhav Thackeray’s Big Declaration Before Maha Polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray has reaffirmed his commitment to support any chief ministerial candidate announced by his allies Congress or NCP (Sharad Pawar) to safeguard Maharashtra’s interests. Speaking at an event on Tuesday, Thackeray stressed that his resolve to back a unified candidate was driven by his deep concern for the state. This is the second time since August that the former chief minister has made such a declaration. “I had said this then and I say it now that the Congress should declare a face or NCP (SP) should do it. The Congress, NCP (SP) should speak in unison. I will support any face declared by them because my Maharashtra is dear to me. I want to see the interests of Maharashtra. My resolve is to do anything to save Maharashtra,” Thackeray asserted, as qu...

8Oct

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Haryana assembly results: BJP’s Attri claims lowest margin win by 32 votes, Congress’s Patel triumphs with highest of over 98K | India News – Times of India

Lowest vote margin win by BJP's Devender Chatar Bhuj Attri vs highest margin win by Congress's Mamman Khan (Photo credits: Candidates' Instagram handles) NEW DELHI: The much anticipated Haryana Assembly elections reached their conclusion on Tuesday. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious, securing 48 seats and surpassing the majority threshold. The outcome caught many off guard, as it stood in stark contrast to the projections made by exit polls.Prior to the announcement of the results, exit polls had forecasted a clean sweep for the Congress party, suggesting they would secure 55 seats.The BJP, according to these predictions, was expected to lag behind with just 27 seats. However, when the final tallies were revealed, the exit polls were proven to be entirely inaccurate, wit...

8Oct

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Joe Biden refers to Trump as ‘that fking ahole’ behind the doors, reveals book – Times of India

Donald Trump is famous for the nicknames he gives to people without any restraint. For example, he calls Joe Biden 'Crooked Joe'. But now a book claims that President Joe Biden too had a nickname for the former president but that could not be used publicly. It was only for private use, behind the doors. And the nickname is "that f**king a**hole", CNN reported in a preview of journalist Bob Woodward's 'War'.But Donald Trump is not the only one whom Biden abuses in private, he calls refers to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "that son of a bit**, Bibi Netanyahu', and Russian president Vladimir Putin as "that fu*king Putin"."Putin is evil. We are dealing with the epitome of evil," Biden said. "Woodward’s new book, which was obtained by CNN ahead of its October 15 release, gives an ...

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IIT-Madras launches centre for cybersecurity research

The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) has launched a cybersecurity centre to boost fundamental and applied research in the country. The Centre for Cybersecurity, Trust and Reliability (CyStar) will focus on protecting critical national infrastructure and addressing security challenges in industries such as finance, healthcare, automotive, and electronics. It will work to pioneer advancements in blockchain, security for artificial intelligence models, cryptography, quantum security, and Internet of Things security. CyStar aims to push the boundaries of cybersecurity through innovative research and education. IIT-M Director V. Kamakoti said cyber threats often launched sector-wise attacks on critical infrastructure. “It is very important that we develop proactive defence mechanis...

8Oct

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RG Kar Protest: Senior Doctor’s Mass Resignation Symbolic, Hasn’t Affected Healthcare

Kolkata: The mass resignation of 54 senior doctors from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Tuesday hasn't affected healthcare services in the facility as medics continue to treat patients. The outpatient and inpatient departments remained fully operational, with doctors actively providing care, eyewitnesses said. Dr. Sunit Hazra, an orthopedic surgeon, explained that the resignations were intended to exert pressure the state government, which has remained silent during the ongoing hunger strike by junior doctors. "Our resignation is symbolic, aimed at prompting the government to engage in discussions," he said. The doctors who tendered resignations include specialists from various fields, such as cardiology, orthopedics, and pediatrics, as well as faculty from departments like radiothe...

8Oct

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Video | Haryana Election Results 2024: हरियाणा के चुनावी ढ़ाबे में BJP के जीत की क्या है रेसिपी? जानिए

Haryana Assembly Election Results 2024: हरियाणा में BJP ने हैट्रिक लगाई है. यहां 57 साल का रिकॉर्ड तोड़ते हुए BJP लगातार तीसरी बार सरकार बनाने जा रही है. BJP ने 48 सीटें जीत ली है. कांग्रेस के हाथ में 37 सीटें आई हैं. वहीं, जम्मू-कश्मीर में कांग्रेस-नेशनल कॉन्फ्रेंस ने बहुमत हासिल किया है और सरकार बनाने जा रही हैSource link

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Confident India eyes series victory against struggling Bangladesh

Gearing up: The Indian team will aim to wrap up the T20I series against Bangladesh in the second match. | Photo Credit: MOORTHY RV There was an air of calm confidence in India’s training session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Tuesday. After a thumping seven-wicket win over Bangladesh at Gwalior, this Indian team is on a high. The second T20I, which will be held here on Wednesday, could follow a similar script. The outing serves as the ideal platform for the youngsters in the Indian team to make a mark. There was encouragement aplenty for the fringe players at the nets session. After having a hit, captain Suryakumar Yadav took a seat to watch the likes of Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rinku Singh and Tilak Verma go about their business. Nitish reached top gear in the final few minutes of his sti...

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Women’s T20 World Cup: Bowlers shine as Australia crush New Zealand by 60 runs | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia vs New Zealand (AP Photo) SHARJAH: Australia's batters provided their experienced bowling unit with sufficient runs to defend on a slow wicket and register a comprehensive 60-run win over New Zealand in the Women's T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. Opener Beth Mooney top-scored with a 32-ball 40 as Australia posted a challenging 148 for eight. Ellyse Perry chipped in with a 24-ball 30, after Alyssa Healy contributed 26 in 20 deliveries at the top of the order. In reply, New Zealand were all out for 88 in 19.2 overs with Megan Schutt returning excellent figures of 3/3 in 3.2 overs. Annabel Sutherland (3/21) and Sophie Molineux (2/15) were the other major wicket-takers for Australia. With this result, Australia grabbed the top spot in Group A with two wins from as many as matches. ...

8Oct

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Open toilets in petrol pumps along NHs for public use, else will withdraw NOC for access from highway: Gadkari | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said owners of petrol pumps along national highways not maintaining and opening their toilets for public use, could face cancellation of NOCs for access roads leading to their establishments.“I urge all such petrol pump owners to unlock their toilets. Otherwise, we will withdraw NOC and then don’t complain.If you don’t maintain them properly you will get a bad rating by a third party entity and action will be taken,” Gadkari said.He was speaking at the launch of NHAI’s Humsafar policy, a framework to ensure commuters have access to standardised, well-maintained, and hygienic facilities by onboarding both existing and upcoming service providers along national highways (NHs) and expressways.The minister said highway age...

8Oct

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Haryana: BJP Hails Modi For Hat-Trick, Cong Cries Foul Over EVMs, AAP Points To ‘Overconfidence

Haryana Election Result 2024: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form the government in Haryana for the third consecutive time, overcoming apparent anti-incumbency and significant losses in the Lok Sabha elections. This victory comes despite BJP's tally in the Lok Sabha dropping from 10 seats in 2019 to five and exit polls predicting a Congress government following this election.Haryana Election Result: BJP Credits PM Modi For Historic Third Term Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the BJP's victory as a triumph of truth, development, and good governance. Speaking to party workers at the BJP headquarters, Modi declared that "the people of Haryana have stamped out falsehood." Modi criticised the Congress, accusing the party of trying to provoke various sections of society. He st...

8Oct

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‘I’m gay and I’m voting for Trump’: Ellen DeGeneres faces backlash over ‘love vs hate’ Instagram post – Times of India

Ellen DeGeneres (Photo: Agencies) Ellen DeGeneres has come under fire for an Instagram post that has stirred up debate among her followers. The American talk show host shared a repost from actress Jamie Lee Curtis, captioning it, "This is beyond politics. It's about love and inclusion vs hate and violence." The post featured a striking image of an individual representing the LGBTQ community, with the tattooed message: "YOU CAN'T TELL SOMEONE YOU LOVE THEM AND THEN VOTE FOR SOMEONE WHO WILL HURT THEM."The backlash was swift, with many users expressing their discontent in the comments section.One user, identifying as gay, remarked, "I’m gay and I’m voting for Trump. Do I hate myself? Absolutely not. Messages like these are what spreads hate." Another comment read, "Nobody is hurting anyone....

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Anil Kumble’s Perfect Ten: A spin masterclass that floored Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

Anil Kumble (Photo credit: X) Anil Kumble’s 10-wicket haul against Pakistan on February 7, 1999, is one of the most iconic moments in cricket history. The match, played at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground in Delhi, was the second Test of the series between India and Pakistan. With Pakistan chasing a target of 420 runs, Kumble produced one of the most remarkable spells of spin bowling the game has ever seen.After India posted a competitive total in the second innings, Pakistan started their chase with determination. They had a decent start, with openers Shahid Afridi and Saeed Anwar putting up a solid partnership. However, once Kumble was introduced into the attack, the game took a dramatic turn. The pitch was offering some assistance, and Kumble, with his trademark accuracy and subtle variation...

8Oct

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‘Haryana win reflects voters’ trust’: BJP chief Nadda hails PM Modi after win in assembly polls | India News – Times of India

JP Nadda at BJP HQ in New Delhi (Photo: BJP X handle) NEW DELHI: BJP National President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday addressed party workers at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the party's success in the Haryana Assembly elections. He attributed the BJP's continued victory in the state to the trust the people have placed in PM Modi's leadership.Nadda highlighted the party's achievement, stating, "BJP's victory in Haryana, increase in vote share in J&K reflect trust bestowed by people in PM Modi." He further emphasised how the BJP had now firmly established itself in Haryana, saying, "Today under your (PM Modi) leadership, Haryana has become BJP’s bastion, and we are going to successively form the government there for the thir...

8Oct

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J&K, Haryana assembly poll results: Congress has stooped to spreading poison in name of castes, says PM Modi | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the party workers at BJP headquarters after a thumping victory in the Haryana assembly elections. The saffron party will be forming the government for the record third time in the state after securing 48 seats in the 90-seat assembly. Prime Minister Modi while addressing the workers said Haryana was formed in 1966 and all these year so many leaders led the govt in the state.He further said that 13 elections have been held in state till now out of which Haryana voters changed the regime after every five years. This is the first time that any government which has completed two full five year tenure has been given another term, he added. He also said that they also received the highest seat and vote share in these elections. Here are the key q...

8Oct

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‘Congress Tried To Instigate Farmers, Dalits But Got Befitting Reply’: PM Modi On BJP’s Hat-Tri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the BJP workers at the party headquarters in New Delhi after the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a historic victory in the Haryana Assembly election on Tuesday, October 8. During his address, he thanked the Haryana electorate for polling in BJP's favour and lashed out at the Congress for "hatching conspiracies" to "weaken India's democracy and social fabric". Referring to the opposition doubting the poll verdict in Haryana, he claimed that Congress was trying to defame India's institutions and was misleading people. PM Modi also said that the Congress got a "befitting reply" from the farmers, Dalits, and OBCs in Haryana, who voted for the BJP to "show them that they stood with the country". "...For some time now, many conspiracies are being hatched aga...

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Entertainment

Alia Bhatt expresses her admiration for Samantha; calls her ‘hero on and off-screen’ and sings ‘Oo Antava’ | – Times of India

It is a beauty to see how the North and the South industry come together to celebrate cinema and support each other on various occasions. A recent example of the same was seen at Hyderabad promotions of Alia Bhatt’s ‘Jigra,’ where director Trivikram Srinivas along with Rana Daggubati and Samantha marked their presence. Seeing all the stars together was a sight for sore eyes, especially catching Alia and Samantha in one frame was like a dream come true for many.At the event, the ‘Darlings’ fame actress Alia Bhatt ceased the moment when she went up to the stage and shared the sweetest words for Samantha. She expressed her admiration by calling the ‘Khushi’ fame actress ‘a hero on and off screen.’ "My dearest Samantha, you are a hero on and off-screen. I have so much admiration for your talen...

8Oct

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Shivakumar accepts Congress defeat in Haryana Assembly elections

D.K. Shivakumar is the Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has accepted the Congress defeat in the Haryana Assembly elections saying, “We accept the people’s mandate with respect. We will review the party’s defeat.“He was speaking to media representatives in Sindhanur of Raichur district on Tuesday.Mr. Shivakumar said, “I was confident of a party victory in Haryana. But the results have gone against the party. In a democracy, voters mandate is final and we will discuss the defeat.”He disagreed to a proposition linking his party’s Haryana defeat to the MUDA scam saying, “it doesn’t relate to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, as investigation in the matter is on.”To a question, he replied that “Mr. Siddaramaiah will continue a...

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