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Social Security benefits cut: One move can prevent beneficiaries losing out 22 per cent, here are details
US lawmakers will need to ensure that Social Security benefits and the annual cost-of-living adjustment (CoLA) should not be curtailed.
Longer Diwali breaks: companies give employees more time to celebrate
Many companies are providing extended breaks for their employees during Diwali to promote well-being and family connections. Embassy Group is giving its employees a nine-day break, emphasizing a people-first culture. CashKaro is offering six days off to help employees recharge after the busy festive season. Myntra plans to recognize employee contributions with two additional holiday days following its sales period.
Nine rescued after ceiling slab collapses in Thane building
On Sunday morning in Thane, a ceiling slab of a flat collapsed, trapping residents inside. Rescue operations involving the fire brigade and local police quickly followed, ensuring safety for all trapped individuals. Nine residents, including an elderly couple, were successfully brought out unharmed after the incident. The collapse occurred in a four-storey building known as Ganraj Society located in Vartak Nagar.
New movies and shows to watch this weekend: From Godzilla Minus Zero, Wild Horse Nine, Resident Evil and more
Get ready for an action-packed weekend at the movies! Godzilla Minus Zero brings more monstrous thrills to the screen. Wild Horse Nine, featuring Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich as CIA agents, delivers dark humor and intrigue. Dive into the chilling world of Raccoon City in the latest Resident Evil film directed by Zach Cregger. Samara Weaving stars in Netflix's Carolina Caroline, exploring a tangled relationship with a con artist.
Kerala woman lost 9 family members in Wayanad landslide, fiancé in road accident; finds new beginning, marries govt employee at Guruvayur temple
S Shruthi, who lost nine members of her family and her home in the 2024 Wayanad landslide, married Sandeep at Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple on November 7. She had also lost her former fiancé Jenson in a road accident. Shruthi works as a clerk in Kerala's Revenue Department.
Eyewear regulation Bill may come up in Parliament's winter session; MP Gopchade seeks national vision-care board
Rajya Sabha member Ajeet Gopchade has proposed a private member's Bill for regulating eyewear products and vision-care services. He has urged the Prime Minister to direct the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to assess creating a National Optical/Vision Care Board. The proposal aims to ensure consumer protection and quality standards in vision-care. The existing Medical Devices Rules, 2017, may need strengthening for better oversight.
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Google executive Donald Harrison resigns from SpaceX board
Donald Harrison has resigned from SpaceX's board after more than ten years of service. He notified the company of his decision, which took effect immediately on November 4. Elon Musk commented that the resignation was due to conflicts of interest related to Alphabet, Google's parent company. Google remains a major institutional holder of SpaceX shares after slightly increasing its position this week.
EU charges TikTok over harmful algorithmic 'rabbit hole' effects
EU tech regulators charged social media platform TikTok on Friday with breaching the bloc's online content rules due to the so-called "rabbit hole" effect of its recommender system, which attracts users' attention to a constant stream of
First South Asian woman in state's General Assembly takes the seat; India-born Saba Haider wins Illinois House seat
Saba Haider won a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives during the November 3 mid-term elections. She secured 70.9 per cent of the votes against her Republican opponent, Brian Scopa. Haider previously served on the DuPage County Board and focussed her campaign on affordable healthcare and education. Her victory is significant as she is the first South Asian woman in the state's General Assembly.
'Like a missile coming down': Private jet explodes into a fireball as it crashes in busy Florida neighborhood; see photos from the scene
On Sunday afternoon, a Learjet 60 crashed in a Florida neighborhood, killing all nine passengers on board. The plane, which took off from Austin, Texas, was en route to the Bahamas at the time of the incident. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene while hundreds of residents were evacuated from nearby trailer homes. Thunderstorms and heavy rain were reported in the area at the time of the crash.
Gaja Alternatives net profit up 128% at Rs. 64.7 crore
Gaja Alternatives reported a 128% sequential rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs. 64.7 crore, with revenue increasing 26% to Rs. 65.5 crore. The private equity asset manager highlighted strong fund performance, zero debt and expanding investments.
Nvidia chips pile up in Hong Kong as China withholds import approval
About 600,000 of Nvidia's advanced artificial intelligence chips are stored in Hong Kong awaiting shipment to mainland China, two people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing withholds approval for large-scale imports despite demand from technology firms.
Rising debt, non-bank finance may limit ECB policy flexibility, says Schnabel
Rising public debt and growing non-bank financial institutions could constrain the European Central Bank's ability to manage inflation, ECB board member Isabel Schnabel warned. She flagged risks from leveraged investors, market volatility and deteriorating public finances, urging stronger oversight of non-bank lenders and warning that financial stress could force central bank interventions, potentially undermining monetary policy independence and complicating economic stability.
Longtime fan Rafael Nadal offered role on Real Madrid's board of directors
"I want to thank president Florentino Perez and the board," Nadal said on social media, next to a photo of him wearing a full Madrid kit as a kid. "I have accepted this proposal with great excitement, a desire to learn, and a willingness to contribute everything I can."
HP names former GSK chief Emma Walmsley as CEO
HP has just announced that Emma Walmsley will take over as CEO starting in January.
Lindt investors seek board shake-up at chocolate maker after CEO ouster: Report
Influential investors of Lindt & Spruengli are calling for changes in the board following the CEO's ousting. The company faced significant pricing missteps that negatively affected the stock value and market share. Shareholders expressed concerns regarding the current board's effectiveness and the need for fresh perspectives. While the search for a new CEO is underway, governance issues persist that require attention.
NASA astronaut Anil Menon, others vote from space
Three NASA astronauts, including Anil Menon, participated in the US midterm elections from the International Space Station. Menon, along with fellow astronauts Luke Delaney and Jessica Watkins, cast their ballots securely from orbit. The ballots were sent via NASA's encrypted Near Space Network to ensure integrity. Menon filled out his electronic ballot for Harris County in Texas, marking a unique voting experience.
‘I’ve got turbulence’: 20-year-old co-pilot of Learjet Nathalia Filgueiras’s final text to boyfriend moments before fatal crash in Florida
A heartbreaking plane crash in Florida has resulted in the loss of nine lives, including co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras. Just before the incident, Filgueiras alerted her boyfriend to turbulence and icy conditions. Among the victims were tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson and his family, all en route to the Bahamas. The Learjet, which originated in Austin, Texas, encountered issues nearly 2 hours and 45 minutes into the flight.
'You don't need to crash a plane to...': Adam Robinson's April tweet goes viral after entrepreneur's death in Florida plane crash
An old tweet by tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson has gone viral after he died in a Florida plane crash at 44. Robinson, founder of Retention.com and RB2B, had written, “You don't need to crash a plane to learn to fly ... and you don't need VC to build a business.” Nine people died in the crash.
Adam Robinson, who was among 9 dead in Florida plane crash, was heading to Bahamas for his birthday celebration with his family before tragedy struck; all about the tech entrepreneur
A tragic plane crash in Florida claimed the lives of nine people, including entrepreneur Adam Robinson and his family, who were heading to the Bahamas for a birthday celebration. The Learjet 60 took off from Austin, Texas, before the mishap near Mar-a-Lago. While nearby residents were displaced, there was only one reported injury on the ground.
Florida plane crash: Who was on the plane that crashed today?
Florida plane crash: A business jet travelling from Texas to the Bahamas crashed in South Florida, killing all nine people on board. One of the victims was identified as 20-year-old pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras. Investigators suspect the aircraft may have broken apart before impact, while air traffic control recordings reveal the pilot reported ice accumulation and turbulence before issuing a mayday call.
Learjet 60 crash Florida: The terrifying final 60 seconds and pilot's haunting words revealed as $2 million jet plunged at 32,000 feet per minute
A $2 million Learjet 60 crashed into a mobile home community in Florida, triggering a massive fireball. The pilot's chilling final words, “We're out of time,” captured the desperate moments before the Learjet 60 plunged into a Florida mobile home community. The crash triggered a massive fireball and left authorities investigating multiple fatalities.
Florida Learjet 60 crash: What investigators will look for in the jet's final flight data
Investigators are examining the causes of the Learjet 60 crash that occurred in Florida on November 1. The private jet was flying from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera, Bahamas, when it faced emergencies. Reports mentioned that the crew encountered icing, turbulence, and precipitation before declaring an emergency. Officials from the National Transportation Safety Board are leading the investigation with the Federal Aviation Administration's assistance.
Lenny Kravitz died in Florida Learjet crash? Rockstar's team breaks silence after viral rumour links him to doomed $2 million jet
Lenny Kravitz plane crash: A viral rumour falsely claimed that rockstar Lenny Kravitz was among those killed in the Florida Learjet crash that claimed nine lives. His team has denied the reports after an old social media post by a female pilot sparked confusion about his alleged presence on the doomed jet.
Centre sets up social security board to frame welfare schemes for gig workers
In a significant move, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has initiated the National Social Security Board, designed to improve welfare for unorganised and gig economy workers. This board will advise on the rollout and supervision of important social security programs. Scheduled to meet three times annually, it will also manage policy discussions and oversee the financial aspects of the Social Security Code.
Florida jet crash: Aircraft erupts into fireball near busy roadway, killing all nine on board
A business jet crashed in Greenacres, Florida, resulting in the deaths of all nine individuals on board. The aircraft was en route to the Bahamas from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas while encountering severe turbulence and icing conditions. Minutes before the crash, the pilot reported an emergency and rapid descent. Authorities have evacuated a nearby mobile home community as federal investigators begin their inquiries.
Lord Of The Rings: Rings Of Power Season 3: Release date, episode schedule, where to watch and storyline
The third season of Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power will be released on Amazon Prime Video on November 11, 2026. The season will follow the War of the Elves and Sauron five years after the fall of Eregion. It will show Sauron's attempts to create the One Ring, the rise of the Nazgûl and the free people of Middle-earth's fight against Sauron's plans.
RBI deliberates economic risks at 625th Central Board meeting chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra
The Reserve Bank of India conducted its 625th Central Board meeting under Governor Sanjay Malhotra. The board reviewed economic conditions and potential risks facing India’s economy while evaluating the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation’s activities. Additionally, the board members participated in the Integrity Pledge as part of Vigilance Week 2026. Deputy Governors and other board members contributed to the discussions during the meeting.
Bajaj Electricals exec chairman Shekhar Bajaj to become non-executive board member from January
Bajaj Electricals executive chairman Shekhar Bajaj will step down from his current role by the end of 2026 after leading the company for four decades. He will transition to a non-executive board position from January 1, 2027, subject to shareholder approval. The move is part of the company’s shift towards a professionally managed, board-led governance model, it said.
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