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'Never involved in pornography': Raj Kundra breaks silence after 3yrs

After three years of silence, Raj Kundra, businessperson and husband of actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra, has finally broken his silence over the allegations of pornography production that have mired him in controversy. Speaking to ANI, he stressed that he had to speak up when his family was implicated in the scandal. "Silence is bliss," Kundra began, explaining why he had not addressed the public allegations until now.

Sports

India suffer new low in FIFA Rankings

The Indian men's football team has dropped two places to 127 in the latest FIFA Rankings, published by the global football governing body on Thursday. India were ranked 125th, placed above Rwanda and Cyprus. However, they have now dropped two places. Overall, defending FIFA World Cup champions Argentina as are on top, followed by France and Euro winners Spain in second and third positions.

Politics

Centre tables one nation, one election bill in LS

A bill proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, titled The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. According to PTI, the bill may be sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for broader deliberations. As per the Lok Sabha's agenda, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will present the bill for "one nation, one election" and could request Speaker Om Birla to refer it for detailed discussions.

Technology

Apple proposes $100M investment in Indonesia to reverse iPhone ban

Apple is making a significant effort to mend fences with Indonesia after the government recently banned sales of the latest iPhone 16. The tech giant has proposed a hefty investment of around $100 million spread over two years, aiming to regain access to the lucrative Southeast Asian market. The proposed investment is a tenfold increase from the initial $10 million offer made by the tech giant.

Entertainment

'Never involved in pornography': Raj Kundra breaks silence after 3yrs

After three years of silence, Raj Kundra, businessperson and husband of actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra, has finally broken his silence over the allegations of pornography production that have mired him in controversy. Speaking to ANI, he stressed that he had to speak up when his family was implicated in the scandal. "Silence is bliss," Kundra began, explaining why he had not addressed the public allegations until now.

Business

NRIs can transfer money to India using UPI

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) can use Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for quick money transfers to India. The development comes as the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) expands its UPI services to NRIs with Non-Resident External (NRE) or Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee Account (NRO). The new service enables NRIs to make instant transactions from their mobile phone through UPI, connected to their international mobile numbers.

Miscellaneous

Adani-Andhra deal, under bribery scrutiny, was approved against officials' advice

The Andhra Pradesh government is facing flak for approving a massive solar contract with Adani Green, despite warnings from financial and energy officials. The deal, which could cost the state over $490 million annually, is now being probed by US prosecutors for potential bribery. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) had presented this proposal for India's largest renewables contract on September 15, 2021. This came despite the state's energy regulator previously stating no immediate need for solar power.