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USA
Report: X’s Community Notes Failing to Curb Election Misinformation
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is under scrutiny for its “Community Notes” fact-checking tool, which a recent report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) claims is underperforming in curbing misinformation about the U.S. elections. According to CCDH, Community Notes has fallen short in addressing false claims, as the tool, intended to allow users to collaboratively flag misleading…
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India News
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hospialised, SAD Raises Concern Over Health of CM
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann was hospitalized at Fortis Hospital in Mohali on the night of September 25. While the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) maintained that Mann was undergoing a routine health checkup as he was suffering from hypertension, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia raised concerns, questioning the party’s transparency regarding Mann’s health status. According to a…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation Budget Soars 38%, Aims High on Property Tax, Infrastructure
Hubballi-Dharwad braced for a significant financial leap as the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) revealed a proposed budget of Rs 1,573.48 crore for 2024-25, marking a hefty 38% increase from the current year’s Rs 1,138.54 crore. Presented by Taxation, Finance, and Appeals Standing Committee chairman Mallikarjun Gundur, the budget boasts a projected surplus of Rs 12.71 lakh, but not without its…
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Insurance
Game Changer for Policyholders: 30 Days to Say Yes or No: IRDAI Extends Policy “Free Look” Period
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is proposing significant changes to insurance regulations, as outlined in the draft Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Protection of Policyholders’ Interests and Allied Matters of Insurers) Regulations, 2024. The key proposals include extending the “free look” period for policy returns to 30 days, making nomination mandatory for life policies,…
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Technology
Payouts Underway: Apple Begins Disbursing $500 Million Settlement to iPhone Users
San Francisco: Apple has commenced the distribution of compensation to iPhone users affected by the $500 million ‘Batterygate’ settlement in the United States. In 2020, Apple reached an agreement to resolve a class-action lawsuit, committing up to $500 million, which accused the tech giant of covertly slowing down specific iPhone models. As indicated by MacRumors, users who submitted claims are…
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India News
Revanth Reddy Sworn in as Telangana Chief Minister, Pledges to Implement Poll Guarantees
Hyderabad, December 7, 2023: Newly-elected Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy, signed two files immediately after taking oath on Thursday, symbolizing his commitment to fulfilling key promises made by the Congress party during the recent elections, said sources. The first file signed by Reddy aimed at implementing the “Six Guarantees” – a series of social welfare and development initiatives…
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Money
Demystifying Money Laundering: Understanding the Illegal Process of Cleaning Dirty Money
Money laundering, a term often associated with crime and corruption, can seem complex and shrouded in mystery. This article aims to demystify this process by providing a clear and comprehensive understanding of what money laundering is, how it works, why it’s illegal, and its impact on society. What is Money Laundering? In simple terms, money laundering is the process of…
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World News
Trudeau Urges India’s Serious Consideration Amidst U.S. Allegations of Assassination Plot
OTTAWA, CANADA— Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasized the significance of Canada’s concerns as he commented on U.S. allegations regarding an Indian government official’s involvement in an unsuccessful plot to assassinate a Khalistani terrorist on U.S. soil. The U.S. Justice Department revealed on Wednesday that a 52-year-old individual collaborated with an Indian government employee responsible for security and intelligence in…
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World News
Cryptic Circumstances: Decoding the Events Leading to Pete Antonacci’s Unexplained Passing
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA-USA: In a bizarre turn of events, the details surrounding the untimely death of Pete Antonacci, the director of Florida‘s controversial Office of Elections Crimes and Security, have come to light more than a year after the incident. The revelations paint a mysterious picture of a contentious meeting in Governor Ron DeSantis’ office on September 23 last year, during…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Hubballi AAP Workers Vow to Unmask Corruption in Smart City Works
Hubballi, By Hubli Express News: On the occasion of Constitution Day and the 11th anniversary of the Aam Aadmi Party’s founding, AAP workers in Hubballi are making a bold pledge. Standing in front of the Dr. BR Ambedkar statue near the Railway Station, party members gathered to recite the preamble of the constitution and declare their commitment to unveiling corruption…
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