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1 / 8The Senate on Thursday, February 20, narrowly confirmed Kash Patel as the FBI director, appointing him to lead the nation’s top federal law enforcement agency. The decision came amid Democratic concerns over his qualifications and fears that he may act in Donald Trump’s interests by targeting the Republican president’s opponents. (Image: Reuters)2 / 8A staunch Trump loyalist and vocal critic of the FBI, Patel will take over an agency in turmoil. His tenure begins amid upheaval, as the Justice Department has recently ousted several senior bureau officials and made an unprecedented request for the names of thousands of…
Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani tied the knot once again in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony in Mumbai after having a Christian ceremony in Goa in January earlier this year.The lavish wedding ceremony brought the who’s who of Bollywood under one roof. Gauri Khan, along with her mother Savita Chibber and daughter Suhana Khan, also made her presence felt at the grand ceremony.Check out the photos here:Pic: Yogen ShahPic: Yogen ShahMeanwhile, Aadar and Alekha made their first public appearance after their traditional Hindu wedding in Mumbai. Aadar looked charming in an ivory sherwani and turban, while Alekha stunned in a…
Google Pay is now levying convenience fees on bill payments made via credit and debit cards, according to a report. Until now, the unified payments interface (UPI) platform was charging users Rs. 3 as a service fee on mobile recharges. However, it will now reportedly also levy a charge, in addition to the goods and service tax (GST), on utility bill payments for services such as electricity, piped gas, and water.Google Pay’s Convenience Fees on Bill PaymentsAccording to a report by the Economic Times, the Google-owned UPI platform will charge users between 0.5 to 1 percent of the transaction value…
Sony has been a dominant force in India’s entertainment industry for the past 30 years. However, the landscape has evolved significantly since its entry into the market, and the future holds even more transformation.To explore the company’s path forward, CNBC-TV18 spoke with Gaurav Banerjee, MD & CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India.Below are the excerpts of the interview. Q: You have completed six months at Sony. Before that, you’ve had a stellar career and also known as the content King. So, when you joined, what were your thoughts about Sony, and six months in, what are your thoughts? What do…
Viineet Kumar Siingh, who recently portrayed the role of Kavi Kalash in Laxman Utekar’s Chhaava alongside Vicky Kaushal, opened up about a missed opportunity that could have reshaped his career much earlier. He revealed how a simple misunderstanding cost him the lead role in Utekar’s 2019 hit ‘Lukka Chuppi’.In a conversation with Digital Commentary, Viineet shared that he was initially approached for the role eventually played by Kartik Aaryan. However, due to a mix-up, he misunderstood the intention behind receiving the script. He recalled the instance when a script written by a friend for a Laxman Utekar film was handed…
CD Projekt Red has been working on the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, which was first announced in 2022. The Polish company set up a new studio in Boston, Massachusetts, at the time to spearhead development on the action-RPG alongside its existing Vancouver-based team. While CDPR revealed The Witcher 4 in December, the developer has remained tightlipped on the Cyberpunk sequel. New details about the game, however, have finally surfaced that shed some light on one of the game’s planned open world features.Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel DetailsAccording to role descriptions for an open position at CD Projekt Red’s Boston studio, the Cyberpunk…
India is focusing its efforts on increasing exploration, identification, scientific extraction, and production of critical minerals as part of its growth journey in the energy transition. As part of fast-tracking critical mineral auctions, government sources told CNBC-TV18 that an “on-tap” allotment of critical mineral blocks may be undertaken for swifter auction and allocation to enhance the probability of successful bidding.An “on-tap” policy would mean that any company eligible to participate in the auction could apply for a license or permission throughout the year instead of within specific application windows. The policy would potentially allow the government to fast-track the process…
Preity Zinta engaged in an impromptu chat with her fans on Twitter, on Friday morning, answering a variety of questions. During the session, she reminisced about an incident from the sets of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), where she ended up slapping Shah Rukh Khan for a scene.The Karan Johar directorial starred Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Kirron Kher, Shah Rukh Khan, and Preity Zinta. In the film, Preity played Rhea Saran, the wife of Dev Saran (SRK), as they struggled with their failing marriage.Preity responded to a 2015 tweet where she recalled slapping an actor too hard while…
A bright fireball streaked across the European sky on February 19, as debris from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket made an uncontrolled reentry. Reports from the United Kingdom, Germany, and Poland confirmed sightings of the object as it burned up in the atmosphere before fragments crashed to the ground. Social media users in Lincolnshire, England, and Berlin, Germany, captured images and videos of the event, showing a blazing trail in the night sky. In Poland, a large metallic object was discovered outside the city of Poznań, prompting an investigation by local authorities and space agencies.Rocket Debris IdentifiedAccording to the Polish…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Friday, February 21, that 16 states are set to raise ₹38,054 crore through bond sales scheduled for Tuesday. The auction will be conducted between 10:30-11:30 AM IST, with successful bidders required to complete payments on Thursday, as money markets will remain closed on Wednesday for Mahashivratri.CompanyValueChange%ChangeAccording to the indicative borrowing calendar for the January-March quarter, states had initially planned to raise ₹49,907 crore on Tuesday. However, the actual amount being mobilised is lower than projected.The following states will participate in the bond issuance, along with their respective borrowing amounts and tenures: StateAmount…