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Kidderminster Harriers bounced back from their drubbing at King’s Lynn by securing a 1-0 victory over Leamington at Aggborough. The King’s Lynn set-back was a first league defeat since September for Phil Brown’s men, but Saturday’s slender success ensured it was quickly forgotten. Joe Foulkes scored the only goal of a fairly uneventful game on a wet and chilly afternoon in Worcestershire as Harriers kept in touch with the top of the National League North table. Going into the tie, there was finally some good news on the personnel front for Brown, who welcomed back Zak Brown after he served a one-match suspension at The Walks in midweek. Boosting the starting line-up, too, was Paul Downing who made his first league start since August. Going out of the eleven were Maliq Cadogan and Seb Thompson. Against stubborn opposition, it was not a game packed with a wealth of chances. The first arrived on 13 minutes and after Harriers had survived a dicey penalty appeal for the Brakes at the opposite end. Joe Foulkes dropped a cross into the six-yard area but, up against the attentions of experienced campaigner Theo Streete, Amari Morgan-Smith could only head over the bar. On 26 minutes, the industrious Ryley Reynolds burst into the area and shot off target, Leamington marksman Callum Stewart doing likewise at the other end after wriggling into space in front of Christian Dibble. On the stroke of half time, Harriers went close through Ashley Hemmings’ swerving drive. He took aim after space opened up some 20 yards from the target, but Callum Hawkins did well to beat the ball away. Kam Kandola had an early sight of goal in the second half when he rose to meet a Hemmings delivery, twisting his head as he got good contact on the ball to nod it over the bar. Six minutes later Hemmings was supplying the ammo again and this time it produced a breakthrough; his strong cross met with a downward header by Foulkes who converted for his second goal of the campaign. Leamington did eventually pile on their share of pressure as the half wore on, but never really at the expense of a high number of chances. One opening did present itself with ten left to play when the lively Henry Landers unleashed a drive from 18 yards that Christian Dibble acrobatically palmed over the bar. Harriers never looked like adding significantly to their tally for the day but, equally, hardly appeared to be seriously threatened by a weakened Leamington side who only narrowly succumbed to a fifth straight league defeat. Harriers now have a short break from league action as they travel to National League outfit AFC Fylde in the FA Trophy on December 7th.KOREA: The day after Christmas often comes with the realization that you may have overindulged during the holiday season—both in generosity and spending. Right on cue, the highly anticipated second season of Squid Game arrives, according to The Star. Netflix’s dark South Korean series, where financially desperate individuals compete in deadly childhood games for a life-changing cash prize, captured global attention in its first season, blending social commentary with shocking twists. Debuting in 2021, Squid Game became an unexpected cultural phenomenon, winning six Emmys and amassing 2.8 billion global streams, making it Netflix’s most successful title to date. The original nine-episode series resonated with audiences, tapping into post-pandemic anxieties through its dystopian lens of survival at any cost. Its popularity even led to an English-language spinoff, Squid Game: The Challenge, and sparked demand for multiple seasons—a rarity for Korean television. Lofty expectations Season two faces the daunting task of meeting its predecessor’s lofty expectations. While the first season thrived on its element of surprise, the follow-up feels more familiar, reintroducing iconic elements like the sinister “red light, green light” doll. Though it starts slower, the seven-episode arc delivers its signature mix of tension and shocking brutality. Returning protagonist Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), scarred by his previous victory, is now determined to dismantle the deadly game. Meanwhile, police detective Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Ha-jun) continues his quest to expose its corrupt overseers. Despite their efforts, the lure of wealth pulls contestants back, creating fierce conflicts among them. Chilling revelations New players, including a disgraced crypto star and a gambling addict, bring fresh dynamics. Meanwhile, the show delves deeper into the shadowy figures orchestrating the games, offering chilling revelations. Although slightly rushed, season two maintains the high stakes and psychological tension fans loved. It’s a worthy continuation, blending disdain for the players and the game with undeniable entertainment.s year end medley

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a "tragic incident" following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people, but stopped short of acknowledging that Moscow was responsible. Putin's apology came as allegations mounted that Russian air defenses shot down the plane while attempting to deflect a Ukrainian drone strike near Grozny, the regional capital of the Russian republic of Chechnya. An official Kremlin statement issued Saturday said that air defense systems were firing near Grozny airport as the airliner "repeatedly" attempted to land there on Wednesday. It did not explicitly say one of these hit the plane. The statement said Putin apologized to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev "for the fact that the tragic incident occurred in Russian airspace." The readout said Russia has launched a criminal probe into the incident, and Azerbaijani state prosecutors have arrived in Grozny to participate. The Kremlin also said that "relevant services" from Russia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are jointly investigating the crash site near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. The plane was flying from Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, to Grozny when it turned toward Kazakhstan, hundreds of miles across the Caspian Sea from its intended destination, and crashed while attempting to land. There were 29 survivors. According to a readout of the call provided by Aliyev's press office, the Azerbaijani president told Putin that the plane was subject to "external physical and technical interference," though he also stopped short of blaming Russian air defenses. Aliyev noted the plane had holes in its fuselage and the occupants sustained injuries "due to foreign particles penetrating the cabin mid-flight." He said that a team of international experts began a probe of the incident at Azerbaijan's initiative, but provided no details. Earlier this week, the Azerbaijani Prosecutor General's office confirmed that investigators from Azerbaijan are working in Grozny. On Friday, a U.S. official and an Azerbaijani minister made separate statements blaming the crash on an external weapon, echoing those made by aviation experts who blamed the crash on Russian air defense systems responding to a Ukrainian attack. U.S. President Joe Biden, responding Saturday to a reporter asking whether he thought Putin should take responsibility for the crash, said: "Apparently he did but I haven't spoken to him." Biden made the comment after leaving church in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Passengers and crew members who survived the crash told Azerbaijani media they heard loud noises on the aircraft as it circled over Grozny. Dmitry Yadrov, head of Russia's civil aviation authority Rosaviatsia, said Friday that as the plane was preparing to land in Grozny in deep fog, Ukrainian drones were targeting the city, prompting authorities to close the area to air traffic. Yadrov said after the captain made two unsuccessful attempts to land, he was offered other airports but decided to fly to Aktau. Earlier this past week, Rosaviatsia cited unspecified early evidence as showing that a bird strike led to an emergency on board. In the days following the crash, Azerbaijan Airlines blamed "physical and technical interference" and announced the suspension of flights to several Russian airports. It didn't say where the interference came from or provide any further details. If proven that the plane crashed after being hit by Russian fire, it would be the second deadly civil aviation accident linked to fighting in Ukraine. Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was downed with a Russian surface-to-air missile, killing all 298 people aboard, as it flew over the area in eastern Ukraine controlled by Moscow-backed separatists in 2014. Russia denied responsibility but a Dutch court in 2022 convicted two Russians and a pro-Russia Ukrainian man for their role in downing the plane with an air defense system brought into Ukraine from a Russian military base. Following Wednesday's suspension of flights from Baku to Grozny and nearby Makhachkala, Azerbaijan Airlines announced Friday that it would also halt service to eight more Russian cities. Several other airlines made similar announcements since the crash. Kazakhstan's Qazaq Air on Friday said it would stop flying from Astana to the Russian city of Yekaterinburg in the Ural Mountains for a month. Turkmenistan Airlines, the Central Asian country's flagship carrier, on Saturday halted flights to Moscow for at least a month, citing safety concerns. Earlier this past week, Israel's El Al carrier suspended service from Tel Aviv to the Russian capital, citing "developments in Russia's airspace."PROUD mum Emily Andre has shared a rare clip of daughter Arabella, who is largely kept out of the spotlight. Emily Andre , who works as an NHS doctor, welcomed daughter Arabella in April alongside husband Peter Andre. Like all of their three children, they don't often feature them on social media but Emily has made an exception to share some health advice with other parents. Sharing a video to her Instagram Stories, she explained that Arabella - known as Belle - had reached a new milestone as she was starting to have teeth come through. Emily explained: "So I am very, very excited because we've reached a bit of a milestone as Belle here has cut her first tooth. "So today I'm going to clean her teeth for the first time." She continued: "Now I wanted to do this and make a quick video about it to explain how important it is that you get babies cleaning their teeth from an early age. "It's just really about getting them used to it, getting used to the feel of the toothbrush and the toothpaste, and it can prevent the cavities and problems with their teeth throughout the rest of their life." Emily ended the video by adding that baby Belle "tolerated" the teeth brushing for just a few seconds, but the mum of three added: "That's what it's all about, just getting them used to it. "Make it fun. And if you can try it twice a day to get them used to it, fantastic." The video has received high praise from fans, as one commented: "Such great advice Emily its so important to look after their teeth early." Another added: "Awww Emily your such a lovely person and a fantastic Mommy." However some followers pointed out that because Emily doesn't ever show Belle's face, it's not showing how to brush an infant's teeth properly. One person wrote: "Honestly the most ridiculous video ever x I agree with cleaning the teeth but not showing the back of a babies head." Another shared: "why even bring the baby if you can't see "how" you do it." "Shame we couldn’t see the brush and the mouth," said a third. The video comes as earlier this month as the couple opened up on whether they would grow their family further. In an interview with OK! Magazine , Peter and Emily shared that they still have no intentions of growing their family any further. As well as eight-month-old Belle, the pair share Millie, 10, and Theo, eight as well as and Peter's two children from his previous marriage, Princess, 17, and Junior, 19. Peter joked: ""Hell no! This is it. "I always said I'd never be 50 and changing nappies, and yet here I am. "But I'm done – we both are." Emily also agreed as she said: "That's a categorical no from me. "I love them all so much, but I already feel I don't have enough time for each one individually." She added: "I'm getting rid of baby things now. "That's how I know I'm done – I didn't do that after having Theo. Facebook Marketplace is my friend."Who are the complainants trying to have Vice President Sara Duterte impeached?

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( MENAFN - Live Mint) Top news today, December 1: A host of developments, updates, and events are expected in India and internationally on December 1 in the markets, political, financial, technology, and general spheres. We take a look. Today (December 1), the TRAI's traceability rules come into effect which will ensure that OTPs especially important banking messages are not delayed; further Air India which merged with Vistara last month is deploying the airline's narrow-body aircrafts on five domestic routes starting today; and SBI credit cards have new utility payment fees and reward policies from today; among other news. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI ) has issued an update to reassure the public that there will be no delays in the delivery of essential Net Banking and Aadhaar OTP messages starting today (December 1). Responding to misinformation circulating on social media, TRAI said thatwith new regulations aimed at improving message traceability, the timely delivery of such messages will be ensured. New rules were introduced on October 1, requiring telecos to establish a system for tracking the origins of bulk messages. Message traceability refers to a mechanism enabling telecom companies to identify the source of bulk SMS traffic. This capability is crucial for curbing the spread of fraudulent messages, as it allows authorities to pinpoint and act against the originators of such schemes. Without traceability, detecting and prosecuting scammers becomes significantly more challenging. Air India last month announced it will deploy Vistara's best narrowbody aircraft on five key metro routes from December. Vistara's A320-series aircraft would be deployed for flights from Delhi to Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, and from Mumbai to Hyderabad and Bengaluru, as per a report by the Hindustan Times. These routes will have business, premium economy, and economy class seats. These flights will have the AI-prefixed four-digit flight numbers beginning with 2, such as AI2999 from Delhi to Mumbai, it added. SBI Card is updating its utility payment fees and rewards point policy for a host of credit cards from today, according to a CNBC-TV18 report. These credit cards include those under the Premium Cards, Lifestyle Cards, Shopping Cards, Savings Cards, Gold Cards, Partner Bank Cards, Employee & Merchant Cards, SBI Card categories, and more. As per the new rules, a 1 per cent fee will be charged on utility payments that exceed ₹50,000 in a billing cycle. Utilities include water, gas and electricity bills. For payments below the ₹50,000 threshold, no fees apply, it said. For rewards policy, the points for digital gaming platform is being discontinued. Cyclone Fengal crossed the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts early today and is likely to continue moving west-southwestward, weakening into a deep depression within the next few hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As per the IMD, it crossed the Puducherry coasts with wind speeds of 70-80 kmph gusting up to 90 kmph. Residents in the affected areas have been advised to remain indoors and follow instructions from local authorities for safety; and people living in nearby areas have been shifted to relief camps near Kalpakkam in Chengalpattu district, as per an ANI report. Meanwhile, Puducherry and several parts of Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rain and gusty winds, disrupting road and air services and affecting normal life. Authorities told ANI they have reviewed the situation and implemented precautionary measures. The 10-day-long Hornbill Festival in Nagaland is set to begin today, as per a PTI report. This year, the 25th edition of the festival features four country partners - Japan, Peru, the US and Wales - and two state partners - Sikkim and Telangana, according to Tourism Minister Temjen Imna Along. The inaugural ceremony will take place at 4 pm on December 1, in the presence of the dignitaries of the partner countries as honoured guests, Governor La Ganesan as chief host and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio as host. The minister said the Hornbill Festival, held at the picturesque Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, 12 km from the state capital on the Kohima-Imphal National Highway, attracts visitors from across the world to witness the state's vibrant traditions, food, and arts and crafts. He added that these partners will participate in various events, including business roundtables, cultural exhibitions, and tourism promotions. Tourists will be allowed in various Himalayan destinations of the Mangan district, including Yumthang, Dikchu, Lachung and the Guru Dongmar Lake, in a staggered manner from December 1, a senior official of the Sikkim government told PTI. Tourism activities were suspended in the district five months ago after heavy rainfall caused severe landslides, damaging various roads and bridges along the North Sikkim Highway, as per the report. The Border Roads Organization (BRO) has been restoring roads in the district on war footing, officials said. Streambox Media, a two-and-a-half-year-old startup, has today launched Dor, a subscription-based smart television service that combines premium hardware with content from multiple OTT platforms - all for a fixed monthly fee. The TV-as-a-service model has an upfront activation fee of ₹9,999 for a 43-inch TV ( ₹16,999 for a 55-inch and ₹24,999 for a 65-inch). Subscribers will have a 12-month lock-in with a monthly fee of ₹799. MENAFN30112024007365015876ID1108942154 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Unretired two-time Pro Bowl LB Shaquil Barrett signs to resume career with Tampa Bay Buccaneers[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2.] Yellowstone has almost killed off one character per episode in what’s presumed to be its final season. Out of four episodes released so far (and just two more to go), three have featured a major character death. The first was John Dutton’s, brought about by Kevin Costner’s shocking exit from the series. Viewers assumed the Dutton patriarch would be killed off to explain Costner’s absence from Season 5 Part 2. But the subsequent deaths have been more shocking. Sarah Atwood’s (Dawn Olivieri) murder made sense for the story, given the hit she ordered on John didn’t go as planned in the aftermath. But the death of Denim Richards ‘ Colby in Episode 12 was entirely unnecessary, if you ask us. Not only because the story didn’t need it, but also because it took time away from addressing the burning questions we still need answered before the show closes up shop ( if Season 5 really is the end — the show is certainly keeping viewers on their toes ). Here, we lay out the remaining burning questions we need answered before Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 comes to a close, in no particular order. The biggest one is the one we’ve already addressed: When will Rip ( Cole Hauser ) find out what Jamie ( Wes Bentley ) did to Beth ( Kelly Reilly ), and will Kayce ( Luke Grimes ) find out? We lay out those possibilities here , but below, find our other lingering questions. 1. Where is Jamie’s son? Wes Bentley as Jamie and Katherine Cunningham as Christine in Yellowstone (Paramount Network) The last viewers heard about Jamie’s son was in Season 5 Part 1, when Jamie was driving Beth home from her overnight prison stint. Beth lashed out in rage at the sight of the car seat in the backseat, which revealed that Jamie was a parent. Learning that the child is a boy named after him made Beth even more angry. She threatened to take Jamie’s son from him like he took her ability to have children. The threat didn’t seem to be against the baby’s life, but rather that she would take his son and kill Jamie. The attorney has had bigger issues to tackle this season thus far, like trying to renew the airport lease his father canceled, launch a campaign to be elected governor in the special election prompted by John’s death, and of course deal with the fallout of Sarah being killed by the hitmen agency she hired to take out John (an investigation in which he’s now a primary suspect). But still, where is his son? Viewers have heard nary a peep about the kid in Part 2. Will Episode 13 bring him back into the plot, along with his mother, Christine ( Katherine Cunningham )? Perhaps part of Beth’s revenge on Jamie over his involvement in John’s death will entail finding the boy. That would be one way to get Jamie back under her thumb. 2. Will Beth kill Jamie instead of Rip? Beth has long threatened that Rip would kill Jamie once he finds out that he had Beth forcibly sterilized as a teen. As much as Rip coming in to kill an enemy has made for some of the show’s more memorable moments (like the snake in the cooler), it does feel a little too obvious at this point to just have Rip involved in Jamie’s potential demise. It would be more intriguing and cathartic to see Beth do it herself or with Rip’s help — she’s certainly more emboldened to take the reins since she’s been convinced that Jamie planned their father’s murder (he didn’t, but it was his idea and she’ll never believe he isn’t responsible). Beth is one of the few members of her family who hasn’t committed murder on Yellowstone . And in fact, she’s one of the only ones who is appalled by the tradition of taking enemies “to the train station” (she was kept in the dark about this until the Season 5 Part 1 finale). Beth would save her first kill for Jamie. But at this point, given the excessive deaths we’ve seen this season, we could also see the series going for the tragic shock value of flipping the switch on Beth and having her killed by Jamie in the end. That does seem less likely, as Yellowstone almost always only kills its villains. And Jamie has long been painted as a villain, but one with the potential to be redeemed. There’s hardly any time left for a redemption arc, though. Paramount Network 3. Will Jamie take the fall for John’s death? We’d be OK with Jamie and Beth both ending the series alive, but only if Jamie is in prison. He’s been on such a downward spiral and rejecting every opportunity to do the right thing for so long, becoming the fall guy for his dad’s homicide would be a twisted poetic justice. With Sarah dead too, he and the hitmen are the only people who could be held legally accountable for the murder. While Kayce has physically threatened Jamie in recent episodes, he’s clearly struggling with conflicting feelings of love for his big brother. What if the season ends with Kayce stopping Beth from killing Jamie, but helping her put him in prison for life to avenge John? 4. Will Kayce become his father? Paramount Network In this context, that wouldn’t be a good thing. We’ve seen Kayce slowly descend into a darker mental state in the episodes since John’s murder. Every revelation about the death makes Kayce more and more lethal. In Episode 12, he held a child at gunpoint to threaten Grant Horton ( Matt Gerald ), the man who runs the agency that carried out the hit on John. Costner’s character could justify just about anything to defend his family’s legacy and ownership of the ranch; he spent decades killing foes in secret to help on this front. The lengths to which John would go to protect the ranch used to make Kayce and Monica ( Kelsey Asbille ) rebel against the family; it was only in recent years that this relationship was mended and Kayce and Monica felt comfortable associating themselves with them again. That comfort has transformed into full-blown support, and Kayce’s in a dark mindset as he attempts to avenge his father. How does the veteran come back from holding a child at gunpoint? Is he becoming the violent man who can defend any detestable action that he once feared? And moreover, how will Monica react if/when she finds out that Kayce threatened to kill a kid? We can’t imagine that she would be OK with that, but she’s also shown great concern for Kayce’s mental well-being in Season 5 Part 2. She may take the threat against that child and her father as a sign for her to step in and bring Kayce back from the edge. 5. Will the Duttons lose the ranch, or at least part of it? Related How to Watch New Episodes of 'Yellowstone' on Streaming Beth and Rip were selling off the horses and cattle in Episode 12 in an attempt to raise the money needed to keep the ranch’s land instead of selling off a piece of it. Beth revealed in talks with Thomas Rainwater ( Gil Birmingham ) that she has resigned herself to losing at least some of the family’s acreage that they’ve owned for a century. While the plan to undo John’s actions as governor that protected the land and canceled Market Equities’ airport lease doesn’t seem likely to succeed — especially not with Senator Lynelle Perry ( Wendy Moniz ) and Clara ( Lilli Kay ) determined to thwart Jamie’s efforts — the walls still are closing in on the Duttons. The show has said that selling some of the land is inevitable, but hopefully whatever they end up selling (if they sell) is given to Rainwater and the reservation or perhaps made into a national park. 6. What’s up with Rainwater? Speaking of Rainwater, why does he have so little to do this season? He seems primed to compromise with the Duttons after an entire series of fighting to get the land that once belonged to his people back. That leads us to our next and final question... 7. Will Tate inherit the ranch, as potentially foreshadowed in 1883 ? In 1883 , Spotted Eagle ( Graham Greene ) told James Dutton ( Tim McGraw ) that his people would rise up and regain control of the Yellowstone ranch’s land in seven generations. Earlier on Yellowstone , Kayce said he saw “the end of us” in a vision and, in Season 5 Part 2, added that that “end” will be a choice. Kayce told Tate ( Brecken Merrill ) that if it’s his dream to run the ranch one day, he would make the ranch his life to preserve it for his son. But Tate more so envisions living a simpler life on the family’s land while someone else runs it, although he still wants to keep the land in the family. Every Yellowstone spinoff has questioned if the Duttons can maintain control of the ranch’s land. If Spotted Eagle’s prophecy wasn’t meant to be a true foreshadowing for the Dutton’s fate and Yellowstone ‘s ending, then it would just be a pointless throwaway line. The 1883 prophecy and Kayce’s vision would easily combine by having Tate inherit the ranch. Kayce knows that his son doesn’t fully desire running the family business himself, and perhaps knowing that but having him inherit the ranch anyway is the choice the vision foresaw. Our ideal Yellowstone ending is the indigenous people getting their land back. Perhaps Tate will inherit it and then give it to his community on the reservation while still living on the grounds, bringing everything full circle. This would open things up to keep the current ranchers employed for a while longer as well (their fates are also still up in the air as control of the ranch hangs in the balance). Do you have other burning questions? 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Trump taps Charles Kushner, father of his son-in-law, as envoy to FrancePublished 21:55 IST, November 30th 2024 The Adani Group Chairman, Gautam Adani spoke out on recent allegations levelled against him after being linked to an alleged bribery case in the US. Jaipur: The Adani Group Chairman, Gautam Adani on Saturday spoke out on the recent allegations faced by him and other executives after being linked to an alleged bribery case in the US, saying that every attack has made the group stronger, and every obstacle becomes a stepping stone for a more resilient Adani Group. Speaking at the 51st India Gem and Jewellery Awards in Jaipur, the Adani Group Chairman said, "Less than two weeks back, we faced a set of allegations from the US about compliance practices at Adani Green Energy. This is not the first time we have faced such challenges. What I can tell you is that every attack makes us stronger, and every obstacle becomes a stepping stone for a more resilient Adani Group." "The fact is that despite a lot of the vested reporting, no one from the Adani side has been charged with any violation of the FCPA or any conspiracy to obstruct justice," the Adani Group Chairman added. The Adani Group Chairman also reflected on the consistent allegations made against his companies, including the attempt made by US short seller Hindenburg. "January last year, just as we were getting ready to launch our Follow-on Public Offering. We faced a short-selling attack initiated from abroad. This was not a typical financial strike; it was a double hit--targeting our financial stability and pulling us into a political controversy," he said. "But even in the face of such adversity, our commitment to our principles remained strong. After successfully raising 20,000 crore rupees from India's largest-ever FPO, we made the extraordinary decision to return the proceeds. We then further demonstrated our resilience by raising capital from several international sources and proactively reducing our Debt to EBITDA ratio to below 2.5 times, an unmatched metric in the global infrastructure space," he added. Gautam Adani stated that the company's all-time record financial results in the same year showcased its commitment to operational excellence. "Our all-time record financial results in the same year showcased our commitment to operational excellence. Not a single Indian or foreign credit rating agency downgraded us. Finally, the Supreme Court of India's affirmation of our actions validated our approach," he said. Gautam Adani also mentioned the 2010 controversy when the company made a move to invest in a coal mine in Australia. "The resistance from NGOs was huge and lasted almost a decade. In fact, it was so intense that we ended up funding the entire project of 10 billion dollars with our own equity. While we now have a world-class operating mine in Australia and it could be seen as a great sign of our resilience, the fact is that 100% equity funding took away over 30 billion dollars of debt financing from our green energy projects," he recollected. Gautam Adani further added that he had come to accept that the roadblocks were the price of pioneering. "I have come to accept that the roadblocks we face are the price of pioneering. The more bold your dreams, the more the world will scrutinize you. But it is precisely in that scrutiny that you must find the courage to rise, to challenge the status quo, and to build a path where none exists. To pioneer is to embrace the unknown, to break limits, and to believe in your vision even when the world cannot yet see it," he asserted. In his speech, the Adani Group chairman gave the audience three guiding thoughts: "First, embrace technology and sustainability as the twin pillars of progress... Second, empower and uplift the skilled workforce at the heart of our transformation... And finally, the future belongs to our youth. The younger generation brings fresh ideas, unshakeable energy, and a willingness to disrupt the old ways of thinking. We must nurture them." "Let us create an India where the wisdom of tradition and the promise of innovation come together to challenge the status quo. And let us move forward with confidence to create a future where India's gems illuminate the world with their brilliance," Gautam Adani concluded. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Republic and is published from a syndicated feed.) Get Current Updates on India News , Entertainment News along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world. Updated 21:55 IST, November 30th 2024

Ice Cube Releases 11th Album, Fulfilling (Almost) Lifelong Dream for Killer MikeEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — J.K. Dobbins will miss at least the next four games after the Los Angeles Chargers placed the running back on injured reserve Saturday. The team also placed safety Alohi Gilman on injured reserve and signed safety Tony Jefferson to the active roster. Dobbins sprained the MCL in his left knee late in the first half of the Chargers’ 30-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday. Dobbins is fourth in the AFC in rushing with 766 yards and averages 4.8 yards per carry, third highest among AFC running backs with at least 100 carries. He has been considered among the candidates for AP Comeback Player of the Year after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in last season’s opener. Gus Edwards will be counted on to be the lead back in Dobbins' absence. Edwards missed four games during the middle of the season because of an ankle injury and has 25 carries for 93 yards in three games since returning to the lineup. The Chargers are 7-4 and hold the sixth seed in the AFC going into Sunday's game at NFC South leader Atlanta (6-5). Los Angeles is at Kansas City (10-1) in a prime-time game on Dec. 8, hosts Tampa Bay (5-6) on Dec. 15 and Denver (7-5) on Dec. 19. Gilman suffered a hamstring injury in the loss to the Ravens. He has 47 tackles, which is fifth on the team, along with one sack. Los Angeles also elevated cornerback Dicaprio Bootle and linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste from the practice squad for Sunday’s game. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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