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  • Gehlot Warns of Democracy’s Danger; Rajnath Defends the Constitution

    Gehlot Warns of Democracy’s Danger; Rajnath Defends the Constitution

    Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticized Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for his comments during a meeting about the 75th anniversary of India’s Constitution. Gehlot believes that under the NDA government, important institutions created by the Constitution are becoming weaker, which he says poses a threat to democracy. He expressed his worries, asking, “Why do we say today that democracy is in danger?”

    Gehlot pointed out that many laws are being passed without proper discussion, which makes people feel distrustful. He noted that while governments have changed and amendments have happened in the past, the current situation feels especially risky for the Constitution. He questioned why this situation arose, especially when people are celebrating Save Constitution Day.

    Rajnath Singh, speaking in the Lok Sabha, responded to Gehlot by saying that the Constitution is a collective achievement of all Indians. He accused Congress of trying to claim sole credit for creating it. Singh emphasized that the Constitution represents the values and dreams of a diverse country and stated that the BJP government follows the principles of unity and development for everyone. He assured commitment to uphold what the Constitution stands for.

  • Lal Krishna Advani Hospitalized: Latest Health Update at 96

    Lal Krishna Advani Hospitalized: Latest Health Update at 96

    Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, who is 96 years old, has been taken to Apollo Hospital, according to sources on Saturday. He is currently under observation, but his condition is stable. He was admitted to the hospital about two days ago and is being treated by Dr. Vinit Suri, a senior doctor specializing in neurology. This is not the first time Advani has been hospitalized this year. The reason for this latest hospital visit is not clear at the moment.

  • Time Magazine Fact-Checks Trump’s Claims as Person of the Year

    Time Magazine Fact-Checks Trump’s Claims as Person of the Year

    Time magazine has done something unusual when choosing Donald Trump as its Person of the Year. For the first time ever, the magazine added a long fact-check to an interview with the winner. This fact-check looks at 15 claims Trump made during their conversation.

    This marks Trump’s second time as Person of the Year; he first received this honor in 2016 when he was elected president. Time said it wasn’t a difficult choice among other candidates like Kamala Harris, Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Kate Middleton.

    Time has never fact-checked a Person of the Year in almost 100 years, but it has done fact-checks for past interviews with figures like Joe Biden and Trump. Over the years, corrections have been a point of concern for Trump, especially during his debate with Kamala Harris, where ABC News pointed out inaccuracies.

    In the article, Time challenged several of Trump’s statements. For example, he made claims about border security, autism, and the crowd size at his rally. Trump said he received a big mandate from voters, but Time reminded readers that former President Barack Obama received more electoral votes twice when he ran.

    The magazine also questioned Trump’s statement that he would talk to anyone who asked for an interview during the campaign, pointing out that he refused a request from CBS’s 60 Minutes. Instead, in the last part of his campaign, Trump chose to do interviews with podcasts rather than mainstream media.

  • Gukesh Crowned Youngest World Chess Champion Amid Controversies

    Gukesh Crowned Youngest World Chess Champion Amid Controversies

    In the recent World Chess Championship final held in Singapore, there was a lot of talk about the quality of play between D Gukesh from India and Ding Liren from China. After the match, FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich spoke out about the criticism. He pointed out that mistakes happen in all sports, even at the highest levels, and that we shouldn’t blame top players for making errors under pressure.

    In the last game, defending champion Ding Liren made a big mistake that allowed the 18-year-old Gukesh to win, making him the youngest world champion ever. Some former world champions were not happy about the game. Vladimir Kramnik said Ding’s mistake was “childish” and even hinted that it seemed deliberate, calling for an investigation.

    Dvorkovich defended both players during the closing ceremony, saying, “Sports are about mistakes. Without them, there wouldn’t be exciting moments.” He congratulated both Gukesh and Liren for their performances.

    Kramnik said this match marked the “end of chess as we know it,” and expressed disappointment, saying no championship had ended due to such a silly mistake before.

    Magnus Carlsen, another former champion, also criticized the quality of the earlier games, suggesting they looked more like the early rounds of a regular tournament than a championship battle. However, five-time champion Viswanathan Anand encouraged Gukesh to focus on his victory and ignore the critics, saying such comments always come with success. “I was happy to watch history being made,” Anand shared.

  • MicroStrategy Joins Nasdaq-100: A Major Milestone in Bitcoin Investment!

    MicroStrategy Joins Nasdaq-100: A Major Milestone in Bitcoin Investment!

    MicroStrategy, a company that buys a lot of Bitcoin, is joining the Nasdaq-100 Index, making it easier for people to invest in its stock. This change will happen before the market opens on December 23. When a company joins this important index, many investment funds buy its shares, which can raise the stock price.

    This year, MicroStrategy’s stock has skyrocketed more than six times, reaching a market value close to $94 billion! The company started buying Bitcoin in 2020 because its software sales were not doing as well. Now, MicroStrategy holds the most Bitcoin of any company, owning about 423,650 Bitcoins worth around $42.43 billion.

    Analysts believe that MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin buying strategy makes its stock more attractive, especially as Bitcoin’s price has recently risen. They predict that the company could be included in the S&P 500 Index by 2025. Plus, with the Nasdaq-100 inclusion, it is expected to gain more attention, not just from Bitcoin investments but also from other funds.

    Bitcoin has been doing well lately, especially with the news about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, which many think will make regulations easier for cryptocurrencies. The price of Bitcoin even crossed $100,000 for the first time earlier this month! MicroStrategy’s team is ready to keep buying Bitcoin, buying more between the $95K and $100K range.

  • New Bill to Change India’s Election System: One Nation, One Election

    New Bill to Change India’s Election System: One Nation, One Election

    Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is set to introduce a new bill called “The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024” in the Lok Sabha on December 16 (Monday). This bill aims to change how elections are held in India.

    The main idea is to have Lok Sabha (national) elections and State Assembly elections happen at the same time. The bill also includes plans to align elections in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry.

    Some leaders from opposition parties are not happy with this idea. Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh raised concerns about what would happen if a state government loses power. He asked, “If a state government falls within six months, will that state remain without a government for the next 4.5 years?” He believes that it is unfair to expect people to wait so long for new elections.

    Another Congress MP, Jairam Ramesh, said that the “One Nation, One Election” bill should be discussed by a Joint Parliamentary Committee. He believes the bill goes against the principles of democracy. This concern was echoed by Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge last year in a letter opposing the bill.

    Earlier this week, the “One Nation, One Election” bill was approved by the Union Cabinet. The hope is that these changes could save time and make elections across the country easier. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the decision, calling it a significant step for India’s democracy.

  • Bank Credit Costs on the Rise: Impact on Profits and Growth”

    Bank Credit Costs on the Rise: Impact on Profits and Growth”

    A recent report from CareEdge, a ratings company, says that banks are likely to face higher credit costs in the near future. These costs, which are currently very low at 0.5% of their total loans, are expected to increase. Sanjay Agarwal, the senior director, didn’t say exactly how much they will rise.

    Credit costs are also predicted to go up for non-bank lenders, especially microfinance companies. CareEdge estimates that these companies will see their credit costs rise to 6.5% of their loans in the next financial year, jumping from 2.5% this year.

    Higher credit costs could hurt the profits of these banks and microfinance companies. Analysts are concerned that it will affect their ability to grow.

    For the overall economy, CareEdge expects the GDP growth to be 6.5% for FY25 and improve slightly to 6.7% in FY26. However, several factors like decreased government spending, a longer-than-usual monsoon, and lower demand in cities have slowed down growth in the first half of FY25. Still, they predict that growth will pick up in the second half as people start spending more and the government starts investing again.

    Even though government spending is expected to improve, it might fall short of the initial goal of 11.1 lakh crore by about 1.5 lakh crore. So far this year, the government has spent around 42% of its budget. Last year, it managed to use 95% of its planned budget of 10 lakh crore.

    CareEdge also thinks that the Reserve Bank of India might lower interest rates by 0.5%-0.75% starting in February 2025. This is because food prices are expected to go down after a strong harvest. As a result, they predict that the yield on the 10-year government bonds will drop to 6.50-6.60% by the end of the financial year, down from 6.73%.

  • OpenAI Researcher Suchir Balaji Dies by Suicide at Age 26

    OpenAI Researcher Suchir Balaji Dies by Suicide at Age 26

    Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former researcher at OpenAI, has sadly died by suicide in his San Francisco apartment. The local medical examiner confirmed this news. Suchir previously voiced his worries about OpenAI’s use of copyrighted materials, sharing his thoughts in an interview with The New York Times last month.

    Balaji was a bright student who studied computer science at the University of California, Berkeley. He worked at OpenAI for four years, contributing to projects like WebGPT and the team behind ChatGPT. After leaving OpenAI, he expressed concerns about how AI technology could negatively impact society, especially related to copyright laws.

    Just before his passing, Balaji was mentioned in a copyright lawsuit involving OpenAI. A spokesperson for the San Francisco Police Department found him after a wellness check was requested, and there were no signs of foul play at the scene.

    In an X post, Balaji shared that he became interested in copyright issues after noticing many lawsuits against companies that create generative AI products. He believed that these products could confuse or compete with the original data they were trained on.

    After the news of his death, an OpenAI spokesperson said they were heartbroken and sent condolences to Balaji’s family.

    If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, please reach out for help. You can call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

  • Donald Trump Jr. Praises Kimberly Guilfoyle Amid Split Rumors

    Donald Trump Jr. Praises Kimberly Guilfoyle Amid Split Rumors

    Recently, there have been stories saying that Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle have broken up. But Don Jr. told Page Six, “Kimberly and I will always care for each other and share a special bond.” He expressed pride in her and mentioned her new role as the US ambassador to Greece. He said, “No one on Team Trump has worked harder than Kimberly.”

    Don Jr. is now dating a socialite named Bettina Anderson. They were seen together at Mar-a-Lago, and even met Donald Trump there. He defended Kimberly against some negative stories in the media, saying that they’re just embarrassing themselves. He highlighted Kimberly’s achievements, calling her an accomplished prosecutor and an important advisor to the president.

    Even though neither Don Jr. nor Kimberly has talked about their breakup, Kimberly shared her excitement about becoming ambassador on social media. She wrote, “I’m honored to accept President Trump’s nomination to serve as the next Ambassador to Greece. I look forward to working with the U.S. Senate and spreading hope and freedom globally.”

  • Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Siraj vs Head Sparks Drama in Adelaide!

    Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Siraj vs Head Sparks Drama in Adelaide!

    The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between Australia and India is heating up, and it’s getting a lot of attention. In Adelaide, there was a heated moment between Australian player Travis Head and Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj. After Siraj got Head out, he celebrated passionately, which upset the crowd who then booed him. Even though Australia won the match and evened the series, everyone was talking about this clash.

    Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar understood why Siraj acted that way after taking Head’s wicket. He mentioned that fast bowlers often get really fired up in tense moments. Siraj’s fiery celebration wasn’t liked by the audience, and they showed their displeasure loudly.

    On Day 1 of the next Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane, Siraj faced more boos from the crowd, and it seemed to bother him. Gavaskar pointed out that while Siraj’s actions might seem intense, Australia’s public has its double standards. He noted that Australian fans often cheer when their players act aggressively, but they boo foreign players for doing the same.

    Gavaskar also expressed surprise at Siraj’s reaction, suggesting that with the Indian Premier League (IPL) making players rich, some rivalries have softened over time. He emphasized that cricket still involves high intensity and passion but without the ugly behavior that used to be common. According to him, players should leave the ugly fights behind and focus on the game instead.