Renowned economist Bibek Debroy, former Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to India’s Prime Minister, passed away at 69. He led key policy initiatives and had an impressive academic and professional career. His notable work includes translations of the Mahabharata.
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The African CDC has warned that the mpox outbreak remains uncontrolled, with most deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A highly contagious clade 1b variant has now been detected in the UK. Mpox spreads primarily through close contact with infected individuals, and its symptoms include fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is expanding his talents beyond football with acting roles in shows like FX’s “Grotesquerie” and a cameo in “Happy Gilmore 2.” He also participates in a Christmas album alongside his brother Jason, featuring R&B group Boyz II Men, aiming to raise funds for local charities.
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Russia has fined Google $20 decillion for not reinstating banned pro-Kremlin YouTube channels. The unprecedented sum corresponds to penalties starting in 2020, growing exponentially under Russian law. Legal claims against Google span multiple countries. Google’s parent company views the disputes as unlikely to have substantial adverse effects.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans for four new retail stores in Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR. These expansions are expected to employ around 400 people, bolstering the company’s growing success in India. Apple recorded an all-time revenue high in India for Q4 2024, driven by strong iPhone sales and increased manufacturing.
Read MoreIbrahim Ali Khan and Rasha Thadani were spotted in the city together after attending a Diwali party. The paps captured them and as the video went viral, the internet thinks they look so cute together!
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