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  • Daredevil: Born Again – Charlie Cox and Original Cast Return!

    Daredevil: Born Again – Charlie Cox and Original Cast Return!

    Daredevil: Born Again” is the exciting new series that brings Daredevil to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). While the character has made guest appearances in “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “She-Hulk,” this new Disney+ show is the first time Daredevil has his own series in the MCU.

    One of the coolest parts of the show is that the original cast from the Netflix series “Daredevil” is back! Fans are thrilled to see Charlie Cox return as Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk, also known as The Kingpin. Elden Henson and Deborah Ann Woll are also back as Foggy Nelson and Karen Page, two characters loved by fans.

    Elden Henson shared how special it is to be playing Foggy again after so many years. He explained that when Netflix canceled the original show in 2019, they didn’t get to say goodbye to these characters. “I love the character so much, and it’s great to come back,” he said.

    Charlie Cox also expressed his joy at having his co-stars back. He said, “It feels special. It wouldn’t feel right without these characters.” He joked about the script that said, “the years have been kind to them,” saying it made him laugh because life has been tough for these characters.

    “Daredevil: Born Again” is not only part of the MCU, but it also continues the story from the original Netflix show that aired for three seasons from 2015 to 2018. The series will start streaming on JioHotstar in India, with new episodes coming every week starting March 5.

  • Should NRIs Be Taxed in India? A Controversial Suggestion Sparks Debate!

    Should NRIs Be Taxed in India? A Controversial Suggestion Sparks Debate!

    An American woman named Dana Marie, who lives in Bengaluru, suggested that non-resident Indians (NRIs) should pay taxes in India. She shared her ideas on a social media platform called Threads. Dana mentioned that many Indians feel overwhelmed by high taxes and some even think about moving to other countries just to lower their tax bills.

    She argued that if NRIs paid taxes, it could help India a lot. This extra money could improve the country and encourage talented Indians to stay and work there instead of going abroad. Dana said she didn’t want NRIs to pay as much tax as Indian residents, but she felt they should contribute something.

    Dana’s suggestion sparked mixed reactions online. Some users pointed out that NRIs live outside India and do not use the country’s services daily, so it wouldn’t be fair to tax them. Others said that if NRIs were taxed, they might not want to return to India.

    Mitesh Aswani, an NRI living in Dubai, responded by saying that NRIs already help India’s economy through various means, like sending money back home, buying property, and paying taxes on their investments in India. He believes NRIs make a significant contribution to India’s development.

  • SSC CHT Paper 1 2024: Final Answer Key & Results Released

    SSC CHT Paper 1 2024: Final Answer Key & Results Released

    The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the final answer key for the SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination (CHT) Paper 1, 2024. If you took this exam, you can check the results and the final answer key on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.

    Here’s how to find the final answer key:

    1. Go to the SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
    2. Look for the link about the SSC CHT Paper 1 2024 final answer key on the home page.
    3. Click on it, and a new PDF file will open.
    4. Follow the link and enter your login details.
    5. Click submit, and you will see your final answer key.
    6. You can download it and print it for future reference.

    The exam was held on December 9, 2024, using computers at different locations across the country. The results were made public on February 14, 2025. To pass Paper 1, you need to score at least:

    – 30% for General (UR)
    – 25% for OBC/EWS
    – 20% for all other categories

    A total of 2,145 candidates have passed Paper 1 and will move on to take Paper 2, which will be a descriptive test. The schedule for Paper 2 will be shared on the SSC website. This recruitment drive aims to fill 320 positions.

    For more information, you can visit the official SSC website.

  • Pope Francis Struggles with Pneumonia but Remains Hopeful

    Pope Francis Struggles with Pneumonia but Remains Hopeful

    Pope Francis, who is 88 years old, is facing serious health problems as he battles double pneumonia. Early on Tuesday, the Vatican announced that the Pope had a rough time on Monday and needed help breathing again. Doctors had to use a special mask that pumps oxygen into his lungs.

    During the night, Pope Francis was able to sleep well and is now resting, but his situation is still serious. The Vatican reported that doctors removed a lot of mucus from his lungs using a small camera and suction tool. This mucus was his body’s response to the pneumonia and not a new infection, which is hopeful news.

    Pope Francis has a history of lung disease, having had part of one lung removed when he was younger. He is not very active, uses a wheelchair, and struggles with his weight. While he has been receiving therapy to help improve his breathing, doctors are concerned that he is having trouble clearing mucus from his lungs on his own.

    Dr. John Coleman, a lung doctor in Chicago, mentioned that the situation looks worse than a previous issue Francis had just a few days earlier. At that time, he coughed and accidentally inhaled some vomit, but he improved quickly.

    Doctors are trying to avoid putting the Pope on more serious breathing machines. They have not needed to put him on invasive support so far. It’s unclear if he has made plans for his care if he becomes unable to make decisions, but Church teachings state that ordinary care should always be given.

    Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia said that today, the Pope is teaching everyone about fragility and the importance of caring for one another. Pope Francis’s hospital stay has lasted 18 nights, which is not a record but still important for his health.

  • Hasan Piker Banned from Twitch for Controversial Comments on Rick Scott

    Hasan Piker Banned from Twitch for Controversial Comments on Rick Scott

    Popular Turkish-American streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker has been banned from the streaming platform Twitch after making a shocking statement about Senator Rick Scott from Florida. During a live stream, Piker said people should “kill Rick Scott,” accusing him of being involved in “the largest Medicare fraud in U.S. history.”

    Following the backlash, Piker’s Twitch channel is now offline, showing a message that reads, “This channel is temporarily unavailable due to a violation of Twitch’s Community Guidelines or Terms of Service.”

    Piker later apologized on social media, saying, “I’m sorry! I’ll choose my words more carefully next time. If Mike Johnson cares about Medicare fraud, he should call for strong punishment against Senator Scott, who has done the most Medicare fraud in U.S. history!” He backed up his claims by sharing documents about Rick Scott’s company, which had to pay over $1 billion in fines due to fraud.

    In a follow-up comment, Piker also criticized those who defended his ban and mentioned concerns about free speech.

    Who is Hasan Piker?
    Hasan Piker is known for his streaming, YouTube videos, and left-wing political commentary. His content includes social and political topics, gaming, and discussions about the news. He started streaming on Twitch in March 2018 while working for The Young Turks, a news channel. As of 2024, he was the 21st most-subscribed channel on Twitch.

  • Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty Dazzle at HT Awards – Looking Timeless!

    Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty Dazzle at HT Awards – Looking Timeless!

    Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty recently lit up the HT India’s Most Stylish Awards with their amazing dance! They performed their famous song, “Chura Ke Dil Mera,” from the movie “Main Khiladi Tu Anari,” and fans couldn’t stop cheering.

    What made it even more exciting was how great they both looked! A video shared by a Reddit user showed them dancing together after 30 years, both dressed in stunning white outfits. Akshay wore a sharp white suit, and Shilpa looked beautiful in a white net saree.

    Fans who saw them were filled with nostalgia and remarked on how youthful they appeared. One Reddit user said, “How does she keep her body looking so good?” Another fan exclaimed, “They look like they haven’t aged at all!” Many were amazed by their appearance in their 50s, saying they looked fantastic and still have so much charm. Some even suggested filmmakers should cast them together in a romantic comedy.

    Akshay and Shilpa have worked together in several films, including “Main Khiladi Tu Anari,” “Dhadkan,” and “Jaanwar.” Their song “Chura Ke Dil Mera,” sung by Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik, remains a favorite among fans.

    What’s Next for Akshay?
    Akshay was last seen in the movie “Sky Force,” which featured stars like Veer Pahariya and Sara Ali Khan. He’s busy with many upcoming films, including “Kesari Chapter 2,” “Housefull 5,” “Bhooth Bangla,” “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Hera Pheri 3,” and “Jolly LLB 3,” starring Arshad Warsi.

  • Brutal Murder of Sarpanch Sparks Outrage and Political Shake-up in Beed

    Brutal Murder of Sarpanch Sparks Outrage and Political Shake-up in Beed

    In December, Santosh Deshmukh, the village head (also known as a sarpanch) from Beed district in Maharashtra, was kidnapped, tortured, and killed. The people who did this recorded 15 videos, took 8 photos, and made 2 video calls during the incident. They abducted him because he tried to stop them from extorting money from an energy company.

    The terrible details of Deshmukh’s murder made a lot of people upset. Dhananjay Munde, a leader in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and a government minister, stepped down from his position on Tuesday because many people were demanding it after one of his aides, Walmiki Karad, was arrested for being involved in the case.

    The videos showed Deshmukh being beaten with a pipe and stick, and he was forced to chant a phrase about one of his attackers. In another video, one of his attackers even urinated on him while he was hurt.

    As the torture went on, one of the accused, Krishna Andhale, who is still on the run, made two video calls on WhatsApp. The police report doesn’t say who he called. They found broken pieces of the pipe that was used to hurt Deshmukh, and it turns out that Sudarshan Ghule, one of the main suspects, runs a crime gang in Beed. This gang has been involved in many illegal activities across various areas.

    Munde initially wanted to explain his side of the story in front of the state assembly before he resigned. However, the chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his colleague Ajit Pawar rejected his request after the brutal details of the murder became public and the videos spread on social media.

    Karad, who helped Munde during his election campaign, is one of the seven people arrested. Munde’s cousin, Pankaja Munde, a leader in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), mentioned that Dhananjay Munde couldn’t do his job without Karad.

    The videos and photos recorded by Deshmukh’s attackers are included in the police report, which many people have seen. This situation caused a protest, or bandh, in Beed on Tuesday. Sandeep Kshirsagar, a lawmaker from the NCP, said that things got tense when the videos were shared online. He added that it was good for the community that Munde has stepped down. The Beed Police also released a statement asking people to remain calm and not to take the law into their own hands.

  • Kieron Pollard Hits Six Sixes in a Historic T20I Match!

    Kieron Pollard Hits Six Sixes in a Historic T20I Match!

    On this day in 2021, Kieron Pollard made history by hitting six sixes in one over during the first T20I match against Sri Lanka at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua. He became only the third player ever to do this in international cricket, joining Herschelle Gibbs and Yuvraj Singh. Pollard’s amazing achievement was even more exciting since it happened right after Sri Lankan spinner Akila Dananjaya took a hat-trick in his last over, dismissing three West Indies players in a row.

    Sri Lanka batted first and scored 131 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. Pathum Nissanka was their best player, scoring 39 runs. The West Indies bowlers, especially Obed McCoy, who took 2 wickets for 25 runs, did a good job keeping the Sri Lankan batting under control.

    The West Indies started strong, with openers Evin Lewis and Lendl Simmons putting up 52 runs in just 19 balls. Lewis scored 28 runs, and Simmons added 26. But then, Dananjaya changed the game with a stunning hat-trick in the fourth over, taking out Lewis, Chris Gayle, and Nicholas Pooran in consecutive deliveries. Suddenly, the West Indies went from a great position at 52 without losing a wicket to 52 for 3.

    Pollard didn’t let this faze him. In the sixth over, he faced Dananjaya and unleashed a fierce attack. He hit six sixes in that over! He started with a powerful shot over midwicket, followed by another huge hit straight over the sightscreen. Then he blasted one over long-off, and the next sailed over wide long-on. Even with one hand off the bat, he sent the fifth ball flying over the leg-side boundary. Finally, he flicked the last ball over deep midwicket.

    This incredible display made Pollard part of an elite group, being only the third batsman to hit six sixes in an over in international cricket and the second in T20 matches. Earlier, Herschelle Gibbs did it in the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup against the Netherlands, and Yuvraj Singh did it in the first-ever ICC World T20 against England the same year.

    Pollard scored a rapid 38 runs off just 11 balls, turning the game back in favor of the West Indies. Although he got out soon after, Jason Holder helped secure the win by scoring 29 not out, finishing the chase at 134 for 6 in just 13.1 overs, hitting the winning six.

    “I just had to come out and back myself. It was something the team needed. I didn’t see the hat-trick, I only heard. But I still had to come out and do what the team required at that point in time. After the third six, I felt it was possible. I went for it and it paid off,” Pollard said after his amazing performance. For Sri Lanka, it was a wild game, filled with excitement from Dananjaya’s hat-trick to the disappointment of giving up six sixes in two overs.

  • Russian Missile Experts Strengthen Ties with Iran Amid Rising Tensions

    Russian Missile Experts Strengthen Ties with Iran Amid Rising Tensions

    Several senior Russian missile experts have traveled to Iran in the past year as both countries strengthen their defense ties. Travel records show that seven Russian specialists flew from Moscow to Tehran on two occasions last year: April 24 and September 17.

    Out of these seven experts, six were on official state business, indicated by their special passport numbers. All seven have high-ranking positions in the military. Two are colonels, two are lieutenant-colonels, and others are experts in air defense, artillery, and weapon development.

    An Iranian defense official stated that Russian experts visited Iranian missile production facilities, including some in underground locations. Although it’s unclear exactly what they were doing, these visits occurred during a tense period for Iran, which was engaged in military exchanges with Israel.

    Attempts to contact the Russian specialists were met with varied responses. Five of them denied visiting Iran or their military roles, while one did not comment, and another hung up.

    Both Iran and Russia signed a significant military agreement last January. Their cooperation has already affected Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, notably with the deployment of Iranian-designed drones.

    The information about these flights was provided to Reuters by a group of Iranian hackers opposing the government. They mentioned that the Russian experts traveled as VIPs.

    The names, ranks, and backgrounds of these men show their capabilities in various military operations, from missile defense systems to advanced weapons research. One expert on the September flight was Sergei Yurchenko, who has also worked for the Russian military.

    This collaboration between Russia and Iran highlights the ongoing military developments between the two nations amid rising tensions in the region.

  • Decatur’s Speed Cameras: Protecting Kids or Cashing In

    Decatur’s Speed Cameras: Protecting Kids or Cashing In

    Decatur, Georgia — At Beacon Hill Middle School in Decatur, Georgia, cameras watch for speeding cars in the school zone. Supporters believe these cameras help slow down drivers and make the area safer, especially when police can’t always be there. However, some lawmakers want to ban these cameras, claiming they mainly exist to collect money for local governments and camera companies.

    More than 20 states, plus Washington D.C., use automated traffic cameras for speeding tickets, but over ten states have banned them. New Jersey tried using them for red-light violations but stopped in 2014. In Georgia, the debate about traffic cameras is heating up with three bills moving forward in the state legislature. The use of speed cameras in school zones was allowed in Georgia starting in 2018.

    Opponents Say Cameras Only Care About Money
    Over 100 representatives in Georgia’s House of 180 have backed House Bill 225 to ban speed cameras. Dale Washburn, a Republican from Macon, shared emails from drivers who felt unfairly ticketed. Some claimed they didn’t know they were in a school zone or that the warning lights weren’t flashing. Although tickets are considered civil fines and don’t show up on criminal records, drivers can’t renew their vehicle registration if they don’t pay. In 2024, about 125,000 people had unpaid violations, according to the Georgia Department of Revenue. Since 2019, speed cameras have made more than $112 million for cities and counties in Georgia, with a portion going to camera companies. Washburn criticized these companies, saying, “Their goal is to write tickets, not to enhance children’s safety.”

    Political Influence and Potential Reforms
    Some lawmakers are considering stricter rules for camera use instead of banning them. They want better warning signs and to limit when the cameras operate. Republican Senator Max Burns of Sylvania sponsors Senate Bill 75, suggesting it would help remind drivers they are in a school zone. An alternate House bill suggests using half of the money from tickets for school safety.

    In Decatur, many students walk or ride bikes home. Mayor Patti Garrett stressed the importance of protecting young residents after incidents where students were hit by cars. Police Chief Scott Richards said speeding has dropped by 92% in areas where cameras are used, but many drivers still speed. The city issued 4,500 tickets in January alone. With better warning signs and limited camera hours, Decatur claims its approach is effective. Nonetheless, some residents worry about the profit aspect of ticketing. John Moore from Milledgeville wrote to Washburn, saying, “Profit-based law enforcement cannot be trusted.