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Rs 62k cr claims settled for just Rs 16k cr after Adani's takeover: Cong

Business Standard 

The Congress on Wednesday cited data purportedly revealed by All India Bank Employees Association to allege that public sector banks that had claims of about Rs 62,000 crore from 10 financially-stressed companies were made to settle them for just Rs 16,000 crore after the Adani Group took over these firms. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh shared a screen shot of details purportedly shared by the Association which shows that 10 firms were given 'haircuts' ranging from 96 per cent to 42 per cent as they were purchased by the Adani Group. Читать дальше...

Police arrest child trafficker, rescue victims in Anambra

The Punch 

The Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested a suspect(name withheld), who is said to be a member of a gang that specialises in child trafficking from Nigeria to neighbouring countries like Ghana and the Benin Republic. The command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a press statement on Wednesday. Ikenga said the

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Joaquin Phoenix dodges question about his Todd Haynes diss at Venice ‘Joker’ press conference

GoldDerby.com 

“Joker” collaborators Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Phillips returned to the scene of their 2019 triumph, the Venice International Film Festival, and brought their new accomplice Lady Gaga with them for the world premiere of “Joker: Folie à Deux.” It was in 2019 when the DC Comics-branded film from the auteur behind the “Hangover” pictures surprised […]

UK competition watchdog clears Microsoft's hiring of AI startup's core staff

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

British regulators have cleared Microsoft’s hiring of key staff from startup Inflection AI, saying the deal wouldn’t stifle competition in the country’s artificial intelligence market. The Competition and Markets Authority had opened a preliminary investigation into Microsoft’s recruitment of Inflection’s core team, including CEO Mustafa Suleyman, the chief scientist and several top engineers and researchers. Big technology companies have been facing scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic lately... Читать дальше...

Minecraft movie's first live-action trailer released: Here's all you need to know

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The first trailer for the live-action Minecraft film, directed by Jared Hess and starring Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and others, has been released. The plot follows four misfits who are transported to the Overworld and must master it to return home. The movie will be released in theaters in April 2025.

Kinzinger: ‘I’m not courageous … I’m surrounded by cowards’

TheHill.com 

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said he is not courageous for speaking out against former President Trump, calling other Republican lawmakers who feel the same way but remain silent “cowards.” Kinzinger joined “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Tuesday evening, and he was asked by the late night host if other GOP lawmakers feel similarly about Trump and...

Elton John admits health issues, says he has limited vision

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The 77-year-old Elton John revealed that a recent eye illness is causing him to have poor eyesight. He is gradually getting better and is concentrating on his health. When he retires, he wants to spend more time with his family.