Новости за 21.12.2024

King Charles will continue cancer treatments through 2025 while keeping a busy public schedule.

This incident raises broader questions about the conduct of lawmakers and the expectations placed upon them in legislative settings.

Payment App Tax in the US requires small businesses to shell out taxes on anything over $5,000 as part of a phase-in to eventually implement the $600 reporting threshold.

The next James Bond film has been delayed indefinitely due to a feud between producer Barbara Broccoli and Amazon. With no script, actor, or director in place, fans may have to wait until 2026 or later to see the iconic spy return.

Blake Lively, star of It Ends with Us, has filed a lawsuit against her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment.

Aston Villa delivered a thrilling performance to defeat Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park, extending City’s poor run of form.

Mangione has gained a following on social media, with users posting supportive content and creating memes about his case.

Maharashtra Portfolio Allocation: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has been given the crucial Home, Law, and Judiciary portfolios. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde will handle Urban Development, Housing, and Public Works, while Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has been assigned Finance, Planning, and Excise. This portfolio allocation follows weeks of negotiations within the BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) coalition government.

Fans of CBS's hit series Fire Country will need to exercise some patience, as the show is currently on a holiday break.

Actor Allu Arjun denied allegations of inciting a stampede at a theater during his film's release. Telangana Congress leader Revanth Reddy criticized Arjun for allegedly causing chaos, but the actor clarified he merely waved to fans. Arjun expressed frustration over the exaggerated accusations, stating he did not organize a roadshow and his actions were misrepresented.

The Supreme Court rejected a plea to review Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji's bail in a money laundering case. The court upheld its September decision, despite concerns about Balaji's ministerial appointment after his release. A separate recall application for the same order is pending. Balaji was arrested in June 2023 and granted bail after 15 months.

From the beginning of 2025, the Albanian government will suspend the social network TikTok for a minimum of one year announces Prime Minister Edi Rama announced Saturday. The platform has been banned for use by personnel in state institutions in several countries.

Tyson Fury is on the verge of losing a substantial portion of his earnings from the rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

The National Commission for Women demands a report from the Manipur government regarding the brutal murder of six individuals, including women and children, in Jiribam. The incident follows recent clashes and killings in the district, amidst ongoing ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2024, resulting in over 258 deaths.

Elon Musk or Donald Trump? Who is really running the country? Musk’s five-word critique of a bipartisan budget deal—"This bill should not pass"—has Democrats accusing him of wielding presidential power. Many GOP lawmakers have also referred to Musk as President. Trump pick Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head the DOGE to cut the government spending. Amid this, many AI-generated memes projecting Musk as President has gone viral online.

A Bangladesh inquiry commission has reportedly found evidence suggesting India's involvement in enforced disappearances during Sheikh Hasina's tenure. The commission points to possible captive exchanges between the two countries and suggests some Bangladeshi prisoners might be held in Indian jails. They recommend further investigation by the Bangladeshi government.

After nearly 40 years of doing business Tragic Party City's outlets nationwide are coming to a close, with the CEO crying on a recent video call that he tried his best to keep the business alive, but is now forced to announce massive layoffs to keep hopes alive.

NFL games on Christmas Day featuring Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and Houston Texans will be live streamed on Netflix.

Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced plans to expand Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, aiming for 100 daily flights to both domestic and international destinations. A new terminal is planned by November 2025, increasing annual passenger capacity. The minister also inaugurated the airport's centenary celebrations and launched a trial 'Uran Cafe'.

The GST Council clarified the tax rates for popcorn. Ready-to-eat popcorn with salt and spices will be taxed at 5% if loose and 12% if pre-packaged and labelled. Caramel popcorn, classified as a sugar confectionary, will attract an 18% GST. These clarifications maintain the existing tax regime and will be detailed in a CBIC circular.

Pakistan's new missile program could easily emerge as a critical threat to the United States, a Washington official has recently claimed. Pakistan has been busy developing long-range ballistic missiles, that has the capacity to travel beyond South Asia, and are also nuclear-armed. Here's more about what the United States is fearing

Maharashtra's opposition parties criticized the recent legislative session as a mere formality, alleging the government's inability to address critical issues due to unallocated portfolios. They highlighted concerns over farmer distress, escalating violence, and a lack of concrete solutions, accusing the government of inaction and prioritizing select businessmen over public welfare.