Diwali celebrations in the United States included President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who emphasized the festival's importance. Before the upcoming presidential elections, Harris shared a video that focused on good triumphing over evil and the value of knowledge. The White House also celebrated Indian-Americans for their contributions to US-India relations.
Amy Landino, a college dropout, now makes over Rs 15 lakh a month from passive income through social media and video creation. After leaving college with $50,000 in debt, she found her passion for creating content, started a successful business, and wrote books, which helped boost her earnings.
Japan's two-year government bond yield reached a 16-year high on Friday as expectations grew for an interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan. The yield rose to 0.47% after the central bank's chief hinted at a possible policy change as soon as December.
TCS has landed a 15-year contract with Ireland's Department of Social Protection to set up an Auto Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme, helping 800,000 workers. This project will create a digital platform for automatically enrolling and managing pensions.
Bollywood actor Salman Khan received a death threat asking for Rs 2 crore. This threat was reported to the Mumbai Traffic Police, leading to an investigation. Police arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with this case, which is linked to the murder of Baba Siddique, a politician connected to Khan.
HCLTech's Global Cyber Resilience Study 2024-25 shows that 81% of security leaders expect cyberattacks in the coming year. However, only 48% are sure they can prevent them. The study points out that attacks using AI are a major concern, with North America having the highest rates of attacks. Many leaders plan to invest more in cybersecurity, but there are still big gaps in skills and issues with recovering after attacks.
A fire broke out on a moving train in Haryana after a passenger's firecrackers exploded. This incident caused minor injuries to a few passengers. Authorities think a short circuit may have started the explosion. Forensic experts are looking into the scene.
Google has been fined Rs 26,172 crore after a 15-year legal battle with a UK couple, Shivaun and Adam Raff, over its unfair control in shopping comparison services. The European Court of Justice upheld the fine first set in 2017, leaving the tech giant disappointed.
More than 150 people were hurt, with eight in serious condition, during a fireworks accident at a temple festival in Kasaragod, Kerala. The incident happened around 12:30 am during the annual Kaliyattam festival at the Anjootambalam Veerarkavu Temple.
Suzlon Energy saw its net profit jump 96% to Rs 201 crore for the second quarter of FY25. This rise came from winning a lot of new orders and strong growth in revenue. The company’s revenue grew by 48% to Rs 2,093 crore, but its profit margin dipped a bit.