Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and other political leaders criticized Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) for allegedly using Hindi predominantly on its website. They called it a form of Hindi imposition and demanded a rollback. LIC responded by saying a technical glitch caused the issue and has now been resolved.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi after BJP leader Vinod Tawde was accused of distributing money to voters in Maharashtra. Gandhi linked the incident to Modi's campaign slogan, implying misuse of public funds. Tawde denied wrongdoing, while BJP called the allegations a conspiracy.

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) is urging the Kerala government to stop what they call the 'oppression of devotees' at the Sabarimala shrine. They object to practices like including Vavar in traditions, claiming it distorts Hindu customs. The VHP also criticizes the lack of amenities for pilgrims and alleges financial exploitation by the Devaswom Board.

Indian news agency ANI has taken legal action against OpenAI, alleging the use of its content without permission to train the AI chatbot ChatGPT. ANI claims OpenAI fabricated news stories attributed to them and seeks licensing agreements similar to those with other major publications. OpenAI states it has stopped using ANI content and operates within legal boundaries.

Dmitry Peskov also noted that Russia has consistently maintained a responsible position and taken necessary steps to mitigate the nuclear threat and prevent the worsening of international relations

According to the report, the missiles fell on the technical territory of a military site in the Bryansk Region, causing a fire, which was extinguished

Relieving the Russian Railways’ network from the excess railcar fleet will be one of elements to increase shipments, Alexey Shilo noted

The decline will be by 300-400 thousand automobiles against expected results of 2024, Maxim Sokolov said

Avtovaz is holding talks on exports of its cars and SKD kits for further assembly in Iran, the chief executive said in December 2023

Noel Lipipa, Member of Parliament (MP) for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has strongly defended calls for the return of former President Peter Mutharika to the presidency, citing his proven track record in economic management, infrastructure development, and leadership during his two terms in office. Lipipa, a prominent figure within the DPP, made the case […] The post DPP MP Noel Lipipa justifies why Peter Mutharika should return to the presidency appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The government of Malawi has announced the successful securing of essential foreign exchange facilities to facilitate the immediate procurement of fuel, as part of its ongoing efforts to address the current fuel supply crisis that has severely impacted businesses, transportation, and daily life across the country. In a statement issued by the Minister of Energy, […] The post Government secures Foreign Exchange to ensure immediate fuel procurement amidst supply crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A Singaporean woman's solo trip in Japan turned sour when a local man started heckling her and behaved aggressively. Stomp contributor Jann said the incident took place at Hakone Shrine on the morning of Nov 19, when she was posing for photos at the iconic spot, being «very mindful of the three-minute rule». She was referring to a rule about how visitors are allowed up to three minutes to take pictures at the shrine. Jann, who is in her 50s, explained: «There is a signboard placed prominently next to the queue for the shrine. From what I could see, everyone was abiding by the rule — tourists and locals alike. »I had asked a solo traveller (a PhD student from China) queuing in front of me to take my pics and I would take his. «It is possible the Japanese man thought we were together in a group and therefore should take three minutes in total. Even then, I am sure the two of us took three minutes or less. There was a line of visitors since it's a famous spot, so both of us were very mindful. »This Japanese guy was heckling me in the background, saying, «Chinese go home.»

A stall in Dunman Food Centre has received five bids in October, with the highest nearly hitting the $7,000 mark, 8world reported on Monday (Nov 18). The $6,929 offer was from the son of a hawker who runs a stall in the same row. If he wins the tender, he intends to open a third drink stall. While they find the $7,000 rent too steep, some hawkers told 8world that they believe there will be fairer competition once the revised rental renewal policy kicks in this month. «This rental price is a bit ridiculous,» one hawker said. Another stated: «We can accept the market price the government gives us now. But if it goes up, we'll have a harder time.» Worried about the trickle-down effects on customers, a drinks vendor said: «The lower the tender bid, the better… If we set our prices too high, customers will walk away after asking for our prices.» Record-high prices in Toa Payoh Meanwhile, a food stall in Toa Payoh's Lorong 8 Food Centre received four bids, with the highest bid at $6,508. This marks a record-high since 2021, 8world reported.

Using the online alias «Dark Foreigner,» an Ottawa man made hate propaganda videos and images for an international neo-Nazi organization to promote hatred against Jews and others, federal Crown prosecutors alleged at the beginning of Patrick Gordon Macdonald's trial on Monday.

A Nova Scotia woman says she was shocked to discover her bathroom floor and swimming pool were the background of explicit videos posted by her dog-sitter on an adults-only website. 

Canada's inflation rate rose to two per cent in October, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.

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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud congratulated Somaliland President-elect Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) and Vice President-elect Mohamed Aw-Ali Abdi following their victory in November's elections.

Paytm has expanded its UPI payment services to international destinations including the UAE, Singapore, France, Mauritius, Bhutan, and Nepal. This will allow Indian travelers to make cashless transactions using their Paytm app at UPI-enabled locations in these countries, offering greater convenience for retail purchases, dining, and other activities.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Lucknow arrested Ravi Attri and Subhash Prakash, the masterminds behind the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable and UPPSC RO/ARO exam paper leaks. They are accused of leaking papers to candidates and generating significant illegal proceeds. The ED has been granted custody for further investigation.

The Delhi Metro reached a new record ridership of over 7.8 million passengers on November 18, surpassing its previous high set just three months prior. This surge comes as Delhi grapples with severe air pollution, prompting many to choose the metro over private vehicles. The DMRC has increased services and promoted the metro's environmental benefits to encourage ridership.

Boris Pistorius claimed that Chancellor Olaf Scholz's phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin did not affect Moscow's position

Dmitry Peskov noted that preparations for the visit which is of a great significance for Moscow will kick off soon

According to Irina Abramova, Russian technologies are adaptable and can be applied in African countries, «and Africa can become a sort of place for testing out our Russian technologies»

«Moscow's escalating hybrid activities against NATO and EU countries are unprecedented in their variety and scale,» the statement reads