France Football recently announced that Manchester City’s Rodri won the Ballon d’Or award by a narrow margin of 41 points over Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior. Vinícius and his teammates boycotted the ceremony in protest of the result. The voting system involved 99 judges who each ranked their top 10 players, with first place receiving 15…
The annual report of the Department of Personnel Training (DoPT) revealed that a crucial defence unit was hit by a ransomware attack in 2023. This attack, along with other cyber crimes, highlighted the growing threat of cyber security breaches in India. The report also mentioned international collaborations with agencies like the FBI and RCMP to…
The Auburn men’s basketball team got into a scuffle on a plane on their way to a game in Houston, causing the flight to turn back. Reports initially said the fight wasn’t physical, but audio revealed it escalated with players fighting and one getting bloodied. Freshman Jahki Howard and senior Ja’Heim Hudson were identified as…
The government is considering taking action against K Gopalakrishnan, the director of the industries and commerce department, for allegedly creating a WhatsApp group based on religion. Chief Secretary Sharada Muraleedharan has requested a report from the state police chief after a forensic examination found no evidence of his phone being hacked. Gopalakrishnan had filed a…
Toyota is planning to ramp up production in China to 2.5 million vehicles annually by 2030, aiming to regain market share lost to local competitors like BYD. This strategic pivot sets Toyota apart from other global carmakers scaling back in the region. The plan involves closer integration of sales and production operations in China, as…
A recent report has revealed that there has been an alleged misappropriation of funds amounting to Rs 2 lakh crore in Waqf properties in Karnataka. The report accuses prominent politicians, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and others, of being involved in encroachments and illegal disposals of Waqf properties. Despite a 2012 report highlighting these issues,…
Auburn and Houston are set to play a basketball game, but Auburn’s team had a bit of drama before takeoff. Reports say players were fighting on the team’s plane, causing the pilot to turn around and land back in Auburn. The incident was not confirmed by the university, but it seems like things got heated…
Democrats are considering asking Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to resign quickly to prevent her replacement from being chosen by President-elect Donald Trump. They lost their Senate majority in the recent election, leading to discussions about replacing Sotomayor in the two months they have left in power. The concern is that Trump could appoint her…
Manas National Park has seen a significant increase in its tiger population from 2011 to 2019, with numbers tripling during this time. This is great news for conservation efforts and shows the positive impact of protecting and preserving natural habitats. The Royal Bengal Tiger, a majestic and endangered species, is thriving in this park thanks…
In October, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian home-cooked meals became more expensive due to a rise in vegetable prices. The cost of a vegetarian thali increased by 20% compared to the previous year, primarily due to a surge in vegetable prices. Onion and potato prices were up significantly, while tomato prices more than doubled. However, tomato…