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Robert Pattinson boards Christopher Nolan’s next

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Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson
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Robert Pattinson is set to reunite with acclaimed director Christopher Nolan for the filmmaker’s next highly anticipated and tightly guarded project. This marks their second collaboration following the 2020 sci-fi thriller Tenet, in which Pattinson co-starred.

The new movie now boasts an even more impressive ensemble cast that includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, and Zendaya. Insiders suggest that Damon, Holland, Hathaway, and Pattinson will lead the project, while Nyong’o and Zendaya take on supporting roles.

Nolan has yet to reveal any plot details for the film. Speculation about the project ranges from a period vampire thriller to a helicopter action epic, but no official confirmation has been given. Universal Pictures, which will distribute the film, has announced a release date of July 17, 2026. Production is expected to begin in the first half of 2025 under Nolan’s Syncopy banner, with Emma Thomas co-producing.

Pattinson previously starred alongside John David Washington in Tenet, Nolan’s last film for Warner Bros. Released during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tenet grossed $365 million globally but strained Nolan’s relationship with the studio over its streaming strategy.

In addition to this project, Pattinson is set to reprise his role as the Dark Knight in Matt Reeves’ sequel to The Batman.



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Adani stocks crash on U.S. action on alleged bribery and fraud

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The logo of the Adani Group.

The logo of the Adani Group.
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Stocks of Gautam Adani’s seven listed companies on the bourses crashed on open after the New York Eastern district court indicted Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, Vineet S. Jain and their associates and bribery and securities fraud on Thursday (November 21, 2024).

Also read | U.S. court issues arrest warrant for Gautam Adani: report

Adani Energy Solutionns fell 20% to ₹687.5 apiece the most on Thursday’s open. Adani Enterprises crashed 10% opening at ₹2539.35 a share on Thursday. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones crashed 10% to ₹1670 per stock. Adani Power Limited stocks fell nealry 11% to ₹467.4 apiece.

Adani Green Energy fell 16% to ₹1184.25 a share and Adani Total Gas dipped 12% to ₹589.9 per share.

The apple to airports conglomerate’s FMCG stock Adani Wilmar too took a beating opening ₹310, 8% below previous close.

Sensex, Nifty tumble in early trade

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Thursday amid sharp fall in Adani group stocks and unabated foreign fund outflows. The BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled 468.17 points to 77,110.21 in early trade. The NSE Nifty declined 179.75 points to 23,338.75.

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Adani Ports tumbled 10% as billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged by U.S. prosecutors over his role in an alleged years-long scheme to pay $250 million bribe to Indian officials in exchange for favourable terms for solar power contracts.

(With inputs from PTI)



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Delhi air quality improves from ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’

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A thick layer of smog can be seen at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.

A thick layer of smog can be seen at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.
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After staying in the ‘severe’ and ‘severe plus’ category for several days, the overall air quality of Delhi improved slightly to the ‘very poor’ level on Thursday (November 21, 2024) morning, according to official data.

Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) was 379 (very poor) at 8 a.m. on Thursday, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

Though the overall air quality has improved marginally, many places in Delhi continue to reel under ‘severe’ air pollution on Thursday morning.

However, various places in Delhi are still in the cap of ‘severe’ category air pollution, as the AQI in Anand Vihar is 405, Ashok Vihar is 414, Bawana is 418, Dwarka Sector-8 is 401, Mundka is 413 and Wazirpur is 436. This situation has affected the rail movements in the region with several trains either getting late or rescheduled

Earlier, on Wednesday (November 20, 2024), the Delhi government ordered its offices — except those providing essential services — to operate at half their strength. The government order also applies the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

However, hospitals and departments dealing with power, water, sanitation, transport and other essential services will continue to operate at full capacity.

(With inputs from ANI)



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50 startups launch sector-agnostic products, solutions at Bengaluru Tech Summit

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Visitors visiting stalls at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024, in Bengaluru on November 20, 2024.

Visitors visiting stalls at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024, in Bengaluru on November 20, 2024.
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About 50 startups, including 23 women-led ventures, showcased over 50 products, solutions and platforms on the second day of the 27th edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit on November 20.

According to a statement from the Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S & T, these innovative products and solutions developed are multi-disciplinary and are sector-agnostic ranging from IT/ITeS, Agri-Tech, Med-Tech, Healthcare, Clean-Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Blockchain, IoT, Cybersecurity, and SAAS (software as a service).

Some of these products and solutions include electronic-based devices using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IoT (Internet of Things), Automotive Manufacturing, and Avionics & Defence.

Most of these 50 startups are incubated at incubators supported by government of Karnataka, such as K-tech Innovation Hubs, Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and Technology Business Incubators (TBIs), and anchored by C-CAMP, IISc. and associations like NASSCOM and the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association.

Products were launched in the presence of Priyank Kharge, Minister for Electronics, IT & Bt, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda, Chairman, KEONICS.



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अक्षय कुमार को अंकल ने रास्ते में रोका, कहा- टॉयलेट सड़ गया है, बोले- ठीक हैं देखते हैं, फिर…

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नई दिल्ली. महाराष्ट्र विधानसभा चुनाव 2024 के लिए मंगलवार को बड़ी संख्या में मतदाताओं ने वोट डाले. बॉलीवुड स्टार्स भी इसमें पीछे नहीं रहे. अक्षय कुमार सुबह-सुबह वोट डालने के लिए पहुंचे और मतदान किया. अक्षय के पास पिछले कई सालों से कनाडा की नागरिकता थी, लेकिन अब भारत की नागरिकता लेने के बाद उन्होंने अपने मताधिकार का प्रयोग किया. पिछले लोकसभा चुनाव में उन्होंने मतदान भी किया था और अब महाराष्ट्र की सरकार के लिए उन्होंने वोटिंग की. उनकी तस्वीरें और वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो रहे हैं. जैसे ही एक्टर वोट डालकर बाहर निकले, तो उन्होंने अपने कुछ फैंस के साथ फोटो क्लिक कराई. लेकिन एक वीडियो पर लोगों की निगाहें टिक गईं.

दरअसल, मतदान केंद्र के बाहर जैसे ही अक्षय कुमार निकले, तो उन्होंने मतदाताओं के लिए की गई योजना की सराहना की. बात करने के बाद एक बुजुर्ग शख्स अक्षय से बात करते नजर आए. ये वीडियो अब सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो गया है.

बुजुर्ग व्यक्ति ने क्या कहा?
बुजुर्ग व्यक्ति ने अक्षय को रोका और एक्टर ने उसे नजरअंदाज किए बिना उनकी बात सुनी. बुजुर्ग व्यक्ति ने अक्षय कुमार से कहा- ‘सर, आपने जो टॉयलेट बनवाया था, वह अंदर से सड़ चुका है. अब हमारे लिए नया बना दीजिए. मैं पिछले तीन साल से इसकी मरम्मत करा रहा हूं.’

बुजुर्ग की शिकायत पर क्या बोले अक्षय कुमार?
इस पर अक्षय ने पूछा, क्या आप रिपेयरिंग कर रहे हैं? ठीक है, मैं आपका काम कर दूंगा. मैं बीएमसी से बात करता हूं.’ बुजुर्ग ने आगे कहा कि यह लोहे का बना है, इसलिए रोज सड़ता है और हर दिन पैसे देने पड़ते हैं. इस पर अक्षय ने कहा, ‘ठीक है, मैं उनसे बात करूंगा. ये बीएमसी का काम है.’ ये वीडियो अब वायरल हो रहा है. इस वीडियो में देखा जा सकता है कि दोनों की ये बातचीत सुनकर अक्षय के बॉडीगार्ड और बाकी लोग अपनी हंसी नहीं रोक पाते हैं.





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A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia’s Parliament

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Michelle Rowland said TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram were among the platforms that could face fines [File]

Michelle Rowland said TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram were among the platforms that could face fines [File]
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Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children younger than 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges.

Michelle Rowland said TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram were among the platforms that would face fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to prevent young children from holding accounts.

“This bill seeks to set a new normative value in society that accessing social media is not the defining feature of growing up in Australia,” Rowland told Parliament.

“There is wide acknowledgement that something must be done in the immediate term to help prevent young teens and children from being exposed to streams of content unfiltered and infinite,” she added.

The bill has wide political support. After it becomes law, the platforms would have one year to work out how to implement the age restriction.

“For too many young Australians, social media can be harmful. Almost two-thirds of 14- to 17-years-old Australians have viewed extremely harmful content online including drug abuse, suicide or self-harm as well as violent material. One quarter have been exposed to content promoting unsafe eating habits,” Rowland said.

Government research found that “95% of Australian care-givers find online safety to be one of their toughest parenting challenges,” she said.

Social media had a social responsibility and could do better in addressing harms on their platforms, she said.

“This is about protecting young people, not punishing or isolating them, and letting parents know that we’re in their corner when it comes to supporting their children’s health and wellbeing,” Rowland said.

Child welfare and internet experts have raised concerns about the ban, including isolating 14- and 15-year-olds from their already established online social networks.

Rowland said there would not be age restrictions placed on messaging services, online games or platforms that substantially support the health and education of users.

“We are not saying risks don’t exist on messaging apps or online gaming. While users can still be exposed to harmful content by other users, they do not face the same algorithmic curation of content and psychological manipulation to encourage near-endless engagement,” Rowland said.

The government announced last week that a consortium led by British company Age Check Certification Scheme has been contracted to examine various technologies to estimate and verify ages.

In addition to removing children under 16 from social media, Australia is also looking for ways to prevent children under 18 from accessing online pornography, a government statement said.

Age Check Certification Scheme’s chief executive Tony Allen said Monday the technologies being considered included age estimation and age inference. Inference involves establishing a series of facts about individuals that point to them being at least a certain age.

Rowland said the platforms would also face fines of up to AU$50 million ($33 million) if they misused personal information of users gained for age-assurance purposes.

Information used for age assurances must be destroyed after serving that purpose unless the user consents to it being kept, she said.

Digital Industry Group Inc., an advocate for the digital industry in Australia, described the age limit as a “20th century response to 21st century challenges.”



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Malayalam actor Meghanathan dies at 60 due to lung-related illness

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Malayalam actor Meghanathan

Malayalam actor Meghanathan

Famous Malayalam actor Meghanathan passed away at the age of 60 due to complications from a lung-related illness. He had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode, where he breathed his last. The actor’s funeral is scheduled to take place at his residence in Shoranur on Thursday.

Kerala’s Minister for General Education, V. Sivankutty, expressed his condolences through a Facebook post, saying: “The acting talent who gave a new look to the villain characters. Tributes to actor Meghanathan,” accompanied by a picture of the late actor.

Meghanathan, a prominent figure in the Malayalam film industry, was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, as the third child of the iconic actor Balan K. Nair and Sarada Nair. He is survived by his wife, Susmitha, and daughter, Parvathi.

The actor made his acting debut in the 1983 Malayalam film Asthram, marking the beginning of a prolific career spanning over three decades. With more than 50 films to his credit, Meghanathan carved a niche for himself by portraying diverse roles, predominantly as an antagonist, much like his legendary father.

Some of his most memorable performances include roles in Panchagni, Chamayam, Rajadhani, Bhoomigeetham, Chenkol, Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji, Prayikkara Pappan, Udyanapaalakam, Ee Puzhayum Kadannu, and Vaasthavam.

In addition to his successful film career, Meghanathan was a familiar face on television. He acted in popular serials such as Sthreetvam, Meghasandesham, Kathayariyathe, Snehanjali, and Chitta. His most recent film appearance was in Samadhana Pusthakam, released earlier this year.



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Bullet tanker carrying liquid propylene overturns in Kochi in Kerala, lifted after hours of effort

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Fire and rescue services personnel working at the site of an accident involving a bullet tanker carrying liquid propylene at TVS Junction at Kalamassery in Kochi, Kerala. The tanker is seen in the background.

Fire and rescue services personnel working at the site of an accident involving a bullet tanker carrying liquid propylene at TVS Junction at Kalamassery in Kochi, Kerala. The tanker is seen in the background.
| Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat

After more than six hours, a bullet tanker carrying 18 tons of liquid propylene, an industrial chemical, from BPCL-Kochi Oil Refinery to Gujarat that overturned at TVS Junction at Kalamassery in Kochi, Kerala, on Wednesday (November 20, 2024) night was lifted and removed from the road. Traffic was restored after this.

The driver who sustained minor injuries was taken to a nearby hospital. Fire and Rescue Services personnel, aided by BPCL’s firefighting and technical team, were engaged in the operation till Thursday (November 21, 2024) around 5 a.m. The accident occurred reportedly after the driver lost control of the tanker and it hit a median while manoeuvring the turn to Aluva at TVS Junction around 11.15 p.m.

Minor leak detected

There was no leak initially when the tanker overturned and hit the road. Later, however, a minor leak was noticed near the valve when the tanker was being lifted using a crane. “However, the BPCL technical team plugged it immediately using a compound,” said Fire and Rescue Services sources.

Initially, there were plans to transfer the content of the tanker to another tanker, but were dropped eventually. It was decided to replace the driver’s cabin, which was damaged, and take the load in the same tanker, sources said.

Engine oil leak from near driver’s cabin was flushed out by the Fire and Rescue Services personnel.

The accident threw traffic out of gear in the area. Vehicles headed to Aluva from HMT Junction were diverted through the Cusat Junction.

A team from the Eloor fire station led by station officer Ranjith Kumar led the operations.



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U.S. court issues arrest warrant for Gautam Adani: report

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Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani. File photo

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani. File photo
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Following the Gautam Adani’s indicement in the US over an alleged multi-billion-dollar fraud scheme, a New York judge has issued a warrant for Mr . Adani’s arrest, media reports said.

Gautam Adani U.S. indictment LIVE updates: Adani dollar bonds tumble after 250 million bribery scheme

According to ABC News, quoting court records, the arrest warant will be given to foreign law enforcement authories.

Earlier, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged billionaire Gautam Adani, founder and chairman of the Adani Group, with allegedly defrauding American investors and bribing officials. The SEC alleged that the bribery scheme was orchestrated to enable renewable energy companies Adani Green and Azure Power to capitalise on a multi-billion-dollar solar energy project awarded by the Indian government

More details are awaited.



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Adani indictment in U.S. vindicates demand for JPC probe, says Congress

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Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. File photo

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. File photo
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The Congress on Thursday (November 21, 2024) reiterated its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the transactions of the Adani Group after the India conglomerate’s billionaire chairman was indicted in New York over allegations of bribery and fraud.

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that the U.S. vindicated the demand that the Congress was making for a JPC investigation into the various alleged scams.

Also read | U.S. charges Gautam Adani with defrauding investors, hiding plan to bribe Indian officials

In a post on X, Mr. Jairam said, “The indictment of Gautam Adani and others by the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) of the US vindicates the demand that the Indian National Congress has been making since Jan 2023 for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into the various Modani scams.”

“The INC had asked a hundred questions in its Hum Adani ke Hain (HAHK) series bringing out the various dimensions of these scams and of the intimate nexus that has existed between the PM and his favourite businessman. These questions have remained unanswered,” he added.

The Congress leader also mentioned that the actions of the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) of the U.S. cast a poor light on the manner in which its “Indian counterpart, namely SEBI”, has gone about investigating alleged violations of securities and other laws by the Adani Group.

“The INC reiterates its demand for a JPC in the transactions of the Adani Group, which is leading to growing monopolization in key sectors of the Indian economy, fuelling inflation, and posing huge foreign policy challenges as well, especially in our neighbourhood,” Jairam Ramesh said further.

Adani charged in U.S. with $250 mn bribery, fraud

Billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged by The U.S. prosecutors charged Gautam Adani over his role in an alleged years-long scheme to pay $250 million bribe to Indian officials in exchange for favourable terms for solar power contracts.

US prosecutors charged Mr. Adani, 62, his nephew Sagar and other defendants for paying over $250 million in bribes between 2020 and 2024 to Indian government officials to win solar energy contracts on terms that could potentially bring in more than $2 billion in profit.

Also read | Hindenburg tip of iceberg only; JPC probe can unravel truth of Adani ‘scam’: Jairam Ramesh

The U.S. Attorney’s office said that the charges in the indictment are allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The investigation was conducted by the FBI New York’s Corporate, Securities and Commodities Fraud and International Corruption Units.

The government’s case is being handled by the Business and Securities Fraud Section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York and the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section.

There has been no response so far from the office of Gautam Adani or others named in the indictment.

(With inputs from PTI and ANI)





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