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News24 Business | Union says ArcelorMittal strike to start on Thursday, picket planned for Vanderbijlpark

South Africa's metalworkers' union said it will go on strike at ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd on Thursday to protest job cuts that have impacted 107 workers.




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News24 Business | Brait eyes riding off into the sunset by end 2027 as it guns for New Look, Virgin Active sales

Brait is looking to sell UK fashion retailer New Look between October 2025 and March 2026 with a Virgin Active sale or initial public offering (IPO) targeted a year later, after which the rest of its operations will be wound down.




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News24 Business | Postbank turns the tide: Profits rise, fraud down as cleanup pays off

Postbank has said that it has reached a profit in the first two quarters of the financial year, with reported cases of fraud down 80% year-on-year.




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Study Reveals Over 77 Percent Of Indian Children Lack WHO-Suggested Dietary Diversity

The states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh reported the highest levels of inadequate diversity in children's diets.




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"Mrs And Mrs": Celebrity Chef Ritu Dalmia Gets Married In An Intimate Ceremony In South Africa

Chef Ritu Dalmia, one of India's most celebrated chefs, tied the knot on November 5, 2024.




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"Two Types Of Girls": Alaya F And Manushi Chhillar Bond Over Different Drinks

On Tuesday, Alaya posted a picture on her Instagram Stories, enjoying a day out with her BFF Manushi Chhillar.




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Viral: Internet Impressed By 14-Year-Old Boy Making Golgappa "Faster Than A Machine"

Viral Video: A 14-year-old street stall vendor made waves on the Internet with his superfast golgappa-making speed




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5 Facts About Soy Milk You Bet You Didn't Know

Did you know that soy milk did not originate in the Americas or it is a preferred milk dairy-free option for baking? If you are everything about Soy milk, then you have landed on the right page.




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World Diabetes Day 2024: 10 Diet And Lifestyle Changes A Diabetic Should Make For Healthy Living

World Diabetes Day 2024 reminds us of the importance of breaking barriers and bridging gaps to ensure that everyone with diabetes has access to the resources and care they need.




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World Diabetes Day: One-Fourth Of People Living With Diabetes In India In 2022: Lancet Study

The figure of 82.8 crore is over four times the number in 1990, with the largest increase in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), researchers forming the Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factor Collaboration




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Ranveer Singh's Anniversary Post For Deepika Padukone Proves She Loves Desserts - See Pics

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone celebrated their 6th marriage anniversary




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Meta to Offer Less Personalised Ads in Europe to Appease Regulators

Meta Platforms plans to offer Instagram and Facebook users in Europe the option to receive "less personalised ads". These ads will also target users based on age, gender, and location, with some being unskippable for a few seconds.




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Microsoft to End Support for Windows Mail, Calendar and People Apps This Year to Prioritise Outlook

Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Mail, Calendar, and People apps for Windows by the end of the year. It is migrating users to the new Outlook for Windows app, where they will be able to access their local emails, calendar events, and stored contacts on a single platform — services previously available on three separate apps.




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Slack Is Reportedly Working On an AI-Powered File Summary Feature

Slack, the work management and productivity platform, is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature. As per a report, the new feature is called AI file summary, and it can summarise documents uploaded to the platform. The new feature is said to be able to summarise text-heavy files to help users quickly get a gist of the topic. This is an under-development feature, so it might not be visible to current users.




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North Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks, Bringing Fireballs to US Night Skies

The North Taurid meteor shower, peaking November 11, offered skywatchers in the US a view of rare bright fireballs across the sky. Part of the Taurid meteor system, these meteors are known for their intensity and visibility, even under strong moonlight. Though fewer meteors occur in these showers, their brightness will make for a striking display originating from debris of Comet 2P/Encke.




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New Fire-Resilient Dicliptera Polymorpha Discovered in India’s Western Ghats

In a significant botanical breakthrough, scientists from Pune's Agharkar Research Institute have documented Dicliptera polymorpha, a dual-blooming plant thriving in the fire-prone grasslands of the Northern Western Ghats. With blooms triggered by both post-monsoon rains and fires, this species represents a rare adaptation to its unique environment.




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Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Chipset Said to Offer 20 Percent Performance Jump Despite Change in Development Plans

Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset was launched by Qualcomm at its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii last month as a successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The rumour mill now suggests that its successor, the purported Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC, might offer an even bigger jump in single and multi-core performance, despite recent changes suggested in its development plans.




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OnePlus Ace 5 Launch Timeline Tipped; Said to Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 6.78-Inch Display

OnePlus Ace 5 and OnePlus Ace 5 Pro have been in the rumour mill for quite some time now. While the BBK-owned brand has yet to share details on the lineup, a new leak claims that the vanilla model will land in China next month. The OnePlus Ace 5 is tipped to get a 1.5K resolution display. It is said to run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC chipset.




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Samsung Wins Patent for a Tri-Fold Smartphone With Specialised Barrier Layer for Improved Durability

Samsung is speculated to be developing a tri-fold smartphone. This move is said to be in a bid to catch up to Huawei, which launched the world’s tri-fold smartphone dubbed Mate XT Ultimate Design in September. Ahead of its anticipated debut in 2025, Samsung has been recently granted a patent for a flexible display device with a foldable design featuring three screens and a specialised barrier layer for improved durability and reduced strain.




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iQOO 13 Indian Variant Confirmed to Launch With Slightly Smaller Battery Than Chinese Model

iQOO 13 launched in China with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset last month. The Vivo sub-brand recently confirmed that the smartphone will arrive in the Indian market in December first week. The specifications of the Indian variant of iQOO 13 are believed to match with its Chinese counterpart. But compared to the Chinese version, the Indian variant will have a smaller battery.




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Perplexity AI Begins Experimenting With Ads on Its Search Platform

Perplexity AI, the company behind the eponymous artificial intelligence (AI) search platform, announced on Tuesday that it will begin experimenting with ads this week. An earlier report in August highlighted the company’s intentions of incorporating ads by the end of the year to boost its revenue. The AI firm highlighted that ads will be shown in a format that does not clutter or ruins the user experience of the platform.




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Meta Pushes Back Against FTC Effort to Toughen Privacy Order

A Meta lawyer told the FTC’s five commissioners at a hearing Tuesday that the consumer protection agency doesn’t have authority to modify the agreement without the company’s consent.




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Netflix Says 70 Million Users Now Watch Shows With Advertising

More than 50 percent of new subscribers are opting for Netflix’s ad-supported plan in the countries where it is available. Netflix has priced its advertising-supported plan as a less-expensive alternative for cost-conscious users.




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Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2 Trailer Released, Brings New Levels of Danger and Obsession

The trailer for Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2, now out on Netflix, hints at a gripping continuation of the dark thriller, as the show returns with even higher stakes. With new characters and dramatic tension, the series dives deeper into themes of love, power, and revenge. Fans are eagerly anticipating the season’s release on November 22, with high expectations for a storyline packed with unexpected twists and deadly consequences.




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ISRO and IIT Madras Partner to Launch Research Centre to Tackle Spacecraft Thermal Challenges

ISRO and IIT Madras have launched a Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Sciences to tackle critical thermal management challenges in spacecraft and launch vehicles. This collaboration, backed by ₹1.84 crore funding, will enable advanced research, helping to improve spacecraft design reliability and longevity. The centre aims to address extreme temperature variations in space, fostering new technologies and experts in space engineering.




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Global Fossil CO2 Emissions Hit Record High in 2024: Here's What You Need to Know

Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels reached a record high in 2024 at 37.4 billion tonnes, up 0.8% from 2023, according to the Global Carbon Project. Despite progress in renewables and climate efforts, fossil fuel use has not yet peaked, raising concerns about reaching global warming limits. With 41.6 billion tonnes of CO2 projected overall, scientists stress immediate and deep emission cuts to meet climate targets and prevent further warming. Key regions show mixed trends, with India’s emissions up 4.6% and the EU’s emissions down 3.8%.




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Discover How Math Helps Skateboarders Optimise Half-Pipe Speed and Height

Math can help skateboarders enhance their performance on half-pipes by using optimal body positions. A recent study showed that crouching when descending and standing at strategic points boosts speed and height, achieving faster results. This research could also aid robotic motion, simplifying complex movement tasks for machines.




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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Refutes Health Concerns, Shares Fitness Routine from Space

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has dispelled rumours about her health while aboard the International Space Station, confirming that her weight remains unchanged despite media speculations. In a recent interview, Williams explained her routine workout regimen on the ISS to maintain muscle and bone health, countering microgravity effects and refuting any signs of health decline. NASA also confirmed that all astronauts on the mission remain in good health, including Williams and crew member Butch Wilmore.




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Google Chrome for iOS Receives Shopping Insights, Other New Features

Google Chrome for iOS has rolled out several new features that aim to make finding information and completing tasks easier. The web browser now lets iPhone users add text queries to visual searches via Google Lens for more helpful and relevant results. It also introduces new ways to save space on iPhone, find better deals while shopping online, and view maps of addresses quickly.




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Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 2 for Phone 2 and Phone 2a Rolling Out: What’s New

Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 2 is now available for Phone 2 and Phone 2a users, the company has announced. Users can experience the new Android 15-based operating system (OS) before its public rollout in December and try out more features such as shared widgets, smart drawer enhancements, refined animations, and camera improvements.




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3rd T20I: Tilak Varma Ton Guides India To 11-Run Win Over South Africa

Tilak Varma's fabulous maiden T20I hundred formed the fulcrum of India's narrow 11-run victory over South Africa in the third match in Centurion on Wednesday.




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SKY Reveals 'Sacrifice' For Tilak That Worked Wonders For India Against SA

Suryakumar Yadav showered praise on Tilak Varma and said that the youngster was capable of doing what he did in Centurion.




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Imane Khelif Makes Big Statement On Leaked Report That Sparked Gender Row

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, has been at the centre of a major controversy.




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Alcaraz Beats Rublev To Notch Up First ATP Finals Win; Casper Ruud Loses

World No. 3 Alcaraz beat Rublev 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) to lift himself off the bottom of the John Newcombe Group.




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58-Year-Old Mike Tyson To Fight American YouTuber Jake Paul

The fight has received widespread condemnation owing to Tyson's age and the fear of possible injuries.




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Mendis, Fernando Slam Tons As SL Beat NZ In Rain-Hit 1st ODI

Sri Lanka's upward trajectory continues as they beat New Zealand in the first of three ODIs.




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"Thanks To...": Tilak Credits One Particular Member Of India For Ton vs SA

Coming in to bat at No. 3, Tilak slammed 107 in just 56 balls to notch up his first T20I century.




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'No Request' From BCCI Amid Media Claims On India's 'Secret' Training

It was also learnt that India A players have reported in Perth and will be part of the intra-squad match.




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"We Got A Bit Of History But...": Ponting Takes Fresh Dig At Gambhir

Former Australian cricket team Ricky Ponting took a fresh jibe at India head coach Gautam Gambhir amid their ongoing feud over the former's comments on Virat Kohli's recent form.




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"It Was Just Down To...": SA Captain's Candid Confession On Loss vs India

South Africa lost by only 11 runs to India in the third T20I in Centurion.




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"What A Father Would...": On Rohit's Availability vs Aus, Report Says This

India captain Rohit Sharma is not in Australia. There has been no official communication about the reason behind his absence




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"It Did Affect...": KL Rahul On Animated Chat With LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka

India wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul has opened up on the animated chat between Lucknow Super Giants' owner Sanjiv Goenka during the 2024 IPL when LSG were hammered by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).




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"Countries Once Divided...": Afridi's Big Appeal Amid Champions Trophy Row

India conveyed its stance of not travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy, citing security concerns.




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SKY Reveals 'Sacrifice' For Tilak That Worked Wonders For India Against SA

Suryakumar Yadav showered praise on Tilak Varma and said that the youngster was capable of doing what he did in Centurion.




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Coldplay Announces Fourth Concert In India. Check Out Date, Venue And Ticket Prices

The band's previous performance in India was in 2016 as part of the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai




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Of Coffee Date And Fam-Jam: Anushka Sharma And Virat Kohli's Perth Diaries

The picture is trending big time on social media




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Janhvi, Khushi, Arjun Kapoor's Fun-Filled Moments From Boney Kapoor's Birthday Celebrations. Pic Courtesy, Orry

Shanaya Kapoor, Vedang Raina were also a part of the celebrations




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Ben Affleck Trying To "Spite" Jennifer Lopez By Forging A New Friendship With The Beckhams?

Jennifer Lopez is convinced that Ben Affleck is trying to mess with her head




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Bandish Bandits Season 2: Brace Yourself For An Epic Musical Face-Off. Bonus - Release Date

The series features Naseeruddin Shah, Atul Kulkarni, Sheeba Chaddha, Rajesh Tailang, Kunaal Roy Kapur




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Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2 Trailer: Gurmeet Choudhary Joins Tahir Raj Bhasin, Shweta Tripathi, And Anchal Singh In Netflix's Thrilling Crime Drama

Written and directed by Sidharth Sengupta, Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2 will be released on Netflix on November 22